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

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

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Andrew Knighton @aknighton.bsky.social · Nov 3
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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Cover with blurbs 1: The cover of Wiz Duo book 3 with stories by Ruthanna Emrys and Andrew Knighton. The images are an old, wooden house seen against a mountainous background for Ruthanna's story; and a hiker walking towards the sunset in Andrew's. Beside it are quotes from other authors: “Two gorgeously written novellas exploring the ways that our connections to the land and to each other can be broken but also mended, these stories tell of bargains and sacrifices, and ultimately of hopeful futures.” — Sarah Brooks “Beautiful and haunting.” — Anna Smith Spark “Beautiful in cadence, powerful in imagery, gentle in spirit, Andrew Knighton’s work takes your heart’s ghosts on dances of things lost” — Danie Ware “A story that reminds us of the permanence of dreams and the determination of the human spirit. You’ll never walk Britain’s pathways the same again.” – Charlotte Bond
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brandtandstein.com
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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foxes-in-love.bsky.social
A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue sees Green approach enthusiastically. Green: It's my birthday! Blue: Congratulations! Blue turns to look over his shoulder as Green walks past him. Green: I booked a time to get my ears rinsed! Blue: ...Have fun? One hour later, Blue is sitting peacefully at home, reading a book. The book flies off as Green's triumphant yelling startles him, pages fluttering everywhere. Green: I can hear all the way to the bronze age!
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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stephencollins.bsky.social
From 2019
SCENE: A PASSPORT CONTROL GATE, IN THE SKY, ON A CLOUD. THE PASSPORT CONTROL GATE HAS ‘CORPOREAL REALM’ WRITTEN ON IT. PASSPORT CONTROL OFFICIAL: Passport please, sir. OFFICIAL [LOOKING AT PASSPORT]: Ah - the famous Dr Jenner! EDWARD JENNER, A FLOATING GHOST IN EDWARDIAN GARB: Indeed, haha OFFICIAL: And what's the purpose of your visit to the corporeal realm, Dr Jenner? EDWARD JENNER: Haunting. OFFICIAL: Oh lovely. Anyone nice? EDWARD JENNER: Just a little tour of some anti-vaxxers. OFFICIAL: Wonderful. I hear Andrew Wakefield’s bedroom is just •perfect• at this time of year. EDWARD JENNER: It is! I spent last summer standing by his bed, calling him a c--. OFFICIAL: Lucky yooou… OFFICIAL [LOOKING AT DOCUMENTS]: Oh... oh dear... 
EDWARD JENNER: Is everything OK? OFFICIAL: I’m afraid your card says you haven’t had the required stupidity vaccination for your trip. EDWARD JENNER: Oh dear! 
OFFICIAL: It’s fine - we can do it here…
 Just read this anti-vax tweet by Jim Carrey
 EDWARD JENNER [reading a smartphone]: Egads! [Ends]
February 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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hawkwinglb.bsky.social
Thought provoking and useful thread.
bretdevereaux.bsky.social "Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 9h
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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davidmbarnett.bsky.social
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!

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Promo campaign for TWISTED PIKE from Waterstones
February 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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runalongwomble.bsky.social
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
aknighton.bsky.social
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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willquinnart.bsky.social
Daily bunny no.3233 rides into the sun
A bunny rides on the back of a flying horse, across a red sky with clouds. a bunch of other bunnies run alongside the horse
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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aknighton.bsky.social
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
aknighton.bsky.social
Pancakes do seem pretty holy.

Though that might be because mine always fall apart in the pan.
hesper.bsky.social Hesper Leveret 🐇 @hesper.bsky.social · 22h
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
aknighton.bsky.social
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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diane.dianeduane.com
Thread. (In the Stuff I Don't Have To Worry About, Thank Gods. ...I Think.)
thatjohn.bsky.social John Walton @thatjohn.bsky.social · Apr 22
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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easterconuk.bsky.social
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
aknighton.bsky.social
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
aknighton.bsky.social
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.
catamaroon.bsky.social E. J. Swift @catamaroon.bsky.social · 1d
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...
Promo image for When There Are Wolves Again paperback edition (coming June 2026) in the Waterstones pre-order sale until 20 Feb, use code FEB26 for 25% discount.
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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stewarthotston.com
A great novella from Andrew Knighton
February 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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cherylmorgan.bsky.social
My thanks to @seananmcguire.bsky.social for this great recommendation of the @r-emrys.bsky.social novella in Wiz Duo #3
wtpress.bsky.social Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d
"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
wizardstowerpress.co...
The cover of Wiz Duo book 3 with stories by Ruthanna Emrys and Andrew Knighton. The images are an old, wooden house seen against a mountainous background for Ruthanna's story; and a hiker walking towards the sunset in Andrew's.
February 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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davewragg.com
🚨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...
25% off books coming soon at Waterstones, pre-order now with code FEB26, 17-20 February online only, selected lines only, T&Cs available on Waterstones.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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rjbarker.bsky.social
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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hierath77.bsky.social
This is incredible.
February 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
aknighton.bsky.social
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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davidmbarnett.bsky.social
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
aknighton.bsky.social
In case you, like me, had completely missed this...
mikebrooks668.bsky.social Mike Brooks @mikebrooks668.bsky.social · 1d
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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srfantasyclub.bsky.social
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
Promo for the event, which says: Super-relaxed Fantasy Club STARK HOLBORN CASPAR GEON Doors 6:30pm, Tuesday 10th March Star of Kings, near Kings Cross, London Free! (Donations welcome)
February 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
aknighton.bsky.social
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