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Ridgeback resting her head on the windowsill!
There are times when a poor little Ridgeback finds the size of her enormous brain just too heavy to support. So she rests it on the windowsill in the sun! #RhodesianRidgeback #DaftHound
World Book Day
Always a good day to pick up a new book!
Best seller - the long march to Crécy!
Why do books matter? Because readers learn empathy. It gives them a window into other lives, other cultures. There is a good reason why morons think it's a good idea to ban & burn books. It stops critical thinking. #WorldBookDay #ReadBoldly & #GoAllIn buff.ly/GFJxlOlWo
Well done, and good to see you here!
An expressive watercolour painting of a great spotted woodpecker
I'm currently knee-deep in updating my website in preparation for a big seconds sale this Saturday. There's a LOT to add! Anyway, here's my expressive watercolour painting of a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
#watercolours #birdart 🪶
Got home and I’m happy to find my new books waiting for me!
Be delighted to see that. Do you have my email?
This is a lovely way to start the day! Thanks Boldwood for this trio of author copies! Feel free to preorder your copy today! #vintaine #amwriting #author #histfic @BoldwoodBooks @EditorBritton buff.ly/Qbe1GO3
Nobel Peace Prize, my ass.
Every senator who voted to confirm RFK Jr owns this tragedy. Every single one.
I love that sound and the mountains.
World Book Day
Always a good day to pick up a new book!
Best seller - the long march to Crécy!
Why do books matter? Because readers learn empathy. It gives them a window into other lives, other cultures. There is a good reason why morons think it's a good idea to ban & burn books. It stops critical thinking. #WorldBookDay #ReadBoldly & #GoAllIn buff.ly/GFJxlOlWo
World Book Day!
Always a good idea to pick up a book!
What would the world be like without books?
Basically miserable for all readers - but even worse for authors! Go celebrate #WorldBookDay - #ReadBoldly and #GoAllIn by going to a bookshop or library and get your weekend read! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social buff.ly/qzvuZu7
Currently reading this, and yes, it would seem spies are mainly drowning in paperwork and wandering around dreary places. Not sexy.
On occasion a little Bernese Mountain Dog would quite like some attention! #BMD #BerneseMountainDog #amtryingtowrite #amediting
after absolutely eviscerating Kristi Noem and calling for her resignation, Tillis is applauded. He thens threatens to hold up nominees if she doesn't stop stonewalling him. My God.
Haha, it does rather!
Excellent weekend of family and friends, and the dogs had their bestie visit too! #rhodesianridgeback #bernesemountaindog #belgianmalinois
Such a good book. Mad bargain!
A black and white photo of a vote box with a hand dropping a ballot in with the words “when your elected officials fail to represent you, change is your duty”. Below on a black background it says Register to vote Check your registration Research candidates Vote in all elections.
2026 is a year for change. A year to take back our country from the billionaires who are trying to end democracy. Make your voice count!
I hate it when I have to wake up to the worst kind of Epstein File distractions in the morning.
Gloomy view
Rather grim and dark today!
Impressive clouds today!
Well, I can say that at least it didn't rain much this morning ... on the other hand, it did look as though it was only a brief interlude!
Sidmouth Beach
Sidmouth Beach and Jurassic Coast
It was very blowy today!
Great day off today. Walk on the beach, lunch and catch up with friends - perfect! Now back at the desk and ready to work!
This is what an excited Bernese looks like. I took too long putting my shoes on for a walk!
"Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared." Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943
She's an educated Ridgeback!
Book cover for Pilgrim's War
Teaser for Pilgrim's War
Excellent teaser for Pilgrim's War
I do love the way that @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social manage to create these little designs! mybook.to/HolyWar1Book
Sketch of an old buddy, Dartmoor Dave Denford, who sadly died 4 or 5 years ago.
The ruins of Okehampton Castle - no siege or anything, just appalling subsidence - the problem with building a motte and bailey and getting the locals to do it for you as slave labour!
Brentor Church slightly west of Dartmoor, but visible for miles around sitting on its own little "pimple" of rock
While cycling across France three years ago, I passed this little collection of religious buildings
A few more sketches from the last few days. I tend to sketch at the end of the day, when I'm all written out, and use it to switch off my brain before bed.
One satisfied Ridgeback in her bed once more, after tormenting the Bernese into moving!
3. and the end result? As intended, Ridgie gets her bed back!
2. The poor Berner is tempted into playing.
