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Andrew Knighton
@aknighton.bsky.social
Writer of sff + comics.
Rearranging words for a living since 2013.
he/him

Mailing list: https://eepurl.com/Zviqn

Also found at andrewknighton.com
Pinned
Ghosts linger amid the fields of England, waiting to be summoned by passing feet. As a walker faces the spectres of his own grief, he's drawn into a struggle between the paths connecting us & the boundaries that cut us apart, in Walking a Wounded Land.
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Went on a first date with a keyboard, but I knew immediately it couldn’t work. She wasn’t my type
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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From 2019
February 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Thought provoking and useful thread.
Thinking about the impact of LLMs on the way I earn a living - writing - and I wonder what the long-term impact will be.

On the one hand, LLMs do not seem capable of producing *good* writing, in the sense of original, engaging writing (they can manage clarity, though). But they can do *quantity.*
February 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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I know SCRATCH MOSS isn’t out yet but our folk horror friends at @waterstones.bsky.social are looking even further ahead to TWISTED PIKE. Get 25% off by using code FEB26 if you book before the clock chimes midnight on February 20th!

www.waterstones.com/campaign/feb...
February 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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New Review - I return to the Fractal series to explore a new reality in Jonbar Points by Allen Stroud which I highly recommend! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/2/...
Jonbar Points by Allen Stroud — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher - Flame Tree Press Published - Out Now Price - £2.49 ebook NB this novella is part of the Fractals series but could be read as a standalone When survival means sacrifice, can he...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
February 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Today's writing is more time with my poor hijacked space cleaners. I'm having fun working out what sorts of weird rooms they can find in a spaceship committed to medicine.
February 18, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Daily bunny no.3233 rides into the sun
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Another great review of All That Is in th Earth.

If you can judge a book by who takes the time to review it, then I'm doing really well.
February 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Pancakes do seem pretty holy.

Though that might be because mine always fall apart in the pan.
Proposal: we merge Shrove Tuesday with St Valentine’s Day to create a new celebration: St Pancake’s Day.

On St Pancake’s Day, you express your love and appreciation by making pancakes for your nearest and dearest.

Pancakes are way better than red roses I’m sure everyone will agree

🥞
February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Two whole chapters written today, one of recuperation & character reveals, the other of sneaking & tension. I'm happy with that.

Spooky is also happy, because I've sat still like a good human & made sure he had company.
February 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Thread. (In the Stuff I Don't Have To Worry About, Thank Gods. ...I Think.)
So here in France we have a 5G-enabled electricity meter called Linky, which naturally here in the land where people who live in heaven think they live in hell there were all kinds of protests — Linky gives you cancer, makes your kids autistic, kills your dog, sets your house on fire, and so on.
February 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Item Selection for the Iridescence Programme is NOW OPEN!

Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026!

We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026.

Full info can be found on our webpage:
eastercon2026.org/programme
Programme at Iridescence | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Another great review of All That Is in th Earth.

If you can judge a book by who takes the time to review it, then I'm doing really well.
February 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
This book is so good! A vivid, thoughtful, & hopeful yet realistic story of living through the climate crisis. If you haven't already read it, grab the chance for a preorder.
The paperback edition of When There Are Wolves Again (coming June 2026) is currently in the Waterstones pre-order sale until 20 Feb, code FEB26 for 25% discount 😊🐺

www.waterstones.com/book/when-th...
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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A great novella from Andrew Knighton
February 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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My thanks to @seananmcguire.bsky.social for this great recommendation of the @r-emrys.bsky.social novella in Wiz Duo #3
"Ruthanna Emrys has done what she does best and most brilliantly: she has crafted a new twist on something that feels effortlessly familiar, compelling and intriguing, with a magic system like I've never seen before. I want so much more of this universe!" -- Seanan McGuire
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February 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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🚨3 DAY PREORDER DEAL KLAXON🚨

THE IRON ROAD pb is 25% off in the Waterstones flash February sale - use code FEB26 at checkout

Plus loads of other killer titles, fill your boots, 3 days only!

www.waterstones.com/book/the-iro...
February 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Good news and bad news, friends. BAD NEWS first. My evil twin's book is up for a 25% off pre-order promotion at WATERSTONES! But why would you order this funny, violent, working class detective story with two really engaging leads, using the code FEB26?

WHY DO THAT TO YOURSELF?

#WPreorder
February 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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This is incredible.
February 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Today's writing starts with my plucky heroes regrouping after the terror of combat & the shock of survival. Probably a good time to start dropping in some back story while I get ready to fling them into danger again.

What are the rest of you writing today?
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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The only reason authors make the main characters in their books authors is it’s one of few professions where someone can get away with doing fuck all for most of the day, hence available to solve that murder, have a whirlwind romance, or return to their hometown to get caught up in cosmic horror.
February 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
In case you, like me, had completely missed this...
If you, like me, realised that you can't find a link to @easterconuk.bsky.social's PlanZ where they're collecting participation requests (dealine tomorrow!), the only way I've found so far to get to the site is to go back to the email we got sent on Feb 6th and ask to reset your password again.
February 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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SRFC is back on TUESDAY 10th MARCH - two incredible authors, each with a book that's just been nominated for a top award:

STARK HOBORN - BSFA! @starkholborn.bsky.social
CASPAR GEON - Philip K Dick! @caspargeon.bsky.social

Free tickets here: srfcmar2026.eventbrite.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I'm going to look awesome strutting around town in my giant gold hat.

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February 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM