David Beckler
@davidbeckler.bsky.social
Author, humanitarian, socialist.
Drinker of coffee and walker of city streets.
My next book, Missing, is out 1st Feb 2026.
Drinker of coffee and walker of city streets.
My next book, Missing, is out 1st Feb 2026.
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Missing, set in Manchester and featuring homeless private eye Victor and his disgruntled dog, Oscar, is available through Amazon prime.
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
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Happy release day to @nicole-glover.com for THE STARSEEKERS! www.crimewritersofcolor.com/bookdetails?...
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Happy release day to @nicole-glover.com for THE STARSEEKERS! www.crimewritersofcolor.com/bookdetails?...
Missing, set in Manchester and featuring homeless private eye Victor and his disgruntled dog, Oscar, is available through Amazon prime.
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
January 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Missing, set in Manchester and featuring homeless private eye Victor and his disgruntled dog, Oscar, is available through Amazon prime.
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
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A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
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Good morning. Need coffee.
While the juice of life brews, let's catch up.
I've been many things. Veteran, teacher, CIO. Today, I'm a writer and caregiver to my wife and son.
My wife's kidney failure, started a decade ago. My son is on the spectrum.
cognitivedissident.substack.com/about
While the juice of life brews, let's catch up.
I've been many things. Veteran, teacher, CIO. Today, I'm a writer and caregiver to my wife and son.
My wife's kidney failure, started a decade ago. My son is on the spectrum.
cognitivedissident.substack.com/about
January 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Good morning. Need coffee.
While the juice of life brews, let's catch up.
I've been many things. Veteran, teacher, CIO. Today, I'm a writer and caregiver to my wife and son.
My wife's kidney failure, started a decade ago. My son is on the spectrum.
cognitivedissident.substack.com/about
While the juice of life brews, let's catch up.
I've been many things. Veteran, teacher, CIO. Today, I'm a writer and caregiver to my wife and son.
My wife's kidney failure, started a decade ago. My son is on the spectrum.
cognitivedissident.substack.com/about
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Your last chance to see the Outsiders exhibition in its current form will be at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow in April/May. That isn’t the end though as I’m developing a powerful new exhibition on homelessness, in collaboration with another photographer, which will be shown in Leeds in 2027.
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Your last chance to see the Outsiders exhibition in its current form will be at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow in April/May. That isn’t the end though as I’m developing a powerful new exhibition on homelessness, in collaboration with another photographer, which will be shown in Leeds in 2027.
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Oh no. How ridiculous.
Show Trad Wife and the Bat some love if you can. The book is terrific and deserves its sales.
Show Trad Wife and the Bat some love if you can. The book is terrific and deserves its sales.
So, this happened today...
It's not great having to ask for help - but if you've enjoyed any of our books, we'd be hugely grateful if you could let people know about them (and where you can buy them)
Word of mouth is... pretty important, right now
It's not great having to ask for help - but if you've enjoyed any of our books, we'd be hugely grateful if you could let people know about them (and where you can buy them)
Word of mouth is... pretty important, right now
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Oh no. How ridiculous.
Show Trad Wife and the Bat some love if you can. The book is terrific and deserves its sales.
Show Trad Wife and the Bat some love if you can. The book is terrific and deserves its sales.
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This set of observations is produced by my scrolling Reddit and otherwise listening to people talk about "how to write."
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This set of observations is produced by my scrolling Reddit and otherwise listening to people talk about "how to write."
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
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Happy release week to @bryanpatrickavery.bsky.social for the JUNIOR SPIES series! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQK3MM...
December 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happy release week to @bryanpatrickavery.bsky.social for the JUNIOR SPIES series! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQK3MM...
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Looking to spend those Christmas gift vouchers or book tokens? The latest Cesare Aldo mystery by @dvbishop.com has just arrived in paperback from @panmacmillan.bsky.social
Highly recommended series!
#books #livres
Highly recommended series!
#books #livres
December 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Ok, since this has come up four times in the last three days:
REPUTABLE LITERARY AGENTS WILL NOT CHARGE YOU MONEY.
IF A LITERARY AGENT WANTS TO CHARGE YOU FOR AN "EXPEDITED ACCESS PACKAGE" THIS IS A SCAM.
REPUTABLE LITERARY AGENTS WILL NOT CHARGE YOU MONEY.
IF A LITERARY AGENT WANTS TO CHARGE YOU FOR AN "EXPEDITED ACCESS PACKAGE" THIS IS A SCAM.
December 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ok, since this has come up four times in the last three days:
REPUTABLE LITERARY AGENTS WILL NOT CHARGE YOU MONEY.
IF A LITERARY AGENT WANTS TO CHARGE YOU FOR AN "EXPEDITED ACCESS PACKAGE" THIS IS A SCAM.
REPUTABLE LITERARY AGENTS WILL NOT CHARGE YOU MONEY.
IF A LITERARY AGENT WANTS TO CHARGE YOU FOR AN "EXPEDITED ACCESS PACKAGE" THIS IS A SCAM.
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Feeling alone at Christmas? Why not join an annual virtual party started by Sarah Millican on X but now here?! I’m doing my best to keep this tradition going. Use #JoinIn on Dec 25 if you need company or just want a chat. Like/Save this feed to see all the #JoinIn posts bsky.app/profile/did:...
a kid in a knight costume is asking who will join us
Alt: a kid in a knight costume is asking who will join us
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December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Feeling alone at Christmas? Why not join an annual virtual party started by Sarah Millican on X but now here?! I’m doing my best to keep this tradition going. Use #JoinIn on Dec 25 if you need company or just want a chat. Like/Save this feed to see all the #JoinIn posts bsky.app/profile/did:...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Our mental health is so important. If you’re struggling please reach out. UK numbers:
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
August 14, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Our mental health is so important. If you’re struggling please reach out. UK numbers:
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
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Where I am, people celebrate Christmas today and consume unholy amounts of food. In case you need this, here you go.
Merry Christmas. 🫶🏻
Merry Christmas. 🫶🏻
December 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Where I am, people celebrate Christmas today and consume unholy amounts of food. In case you need this, here you go.
Merry Christmas. 🫶🏻
Merry Christmas. 🫶🏻
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Been trying to keep my head up with all this generated slop bullshit but man, it's really starting to get to me. I've always struggled with my confidence in my work and feeling like it (and by extension me) isn't seen, and lately it's been hard to want to talk or post about my art.
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Been trying to keep my head up with all this generated slop bullshit but man, it's really starting to get to me. I've always struggled with my confidence in my work and feeling like it (and by extension me) isn't seen, and lately it's been hard to want to talk or post about my art.
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Google has updated their privacy agreements, allowing their #AI model Gemini to harvest all of your data in gmail. Here's how you opt out.
#HowTo #FYI #ProtectYourData
#HowTo #FYI #ProtectYourData
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Google has updated their privacy agreements, allowing their #AI model Gemini to harvest all of your data in gmail. Here's how you opt out.
#HowTo #FYI #ProtectYourData
#HowTo #FYI #ProtectYourData
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Happy Christmas Eve Eve lovely phone family. How's everyone feeling? 🤗
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Happy Christmas Eve Eve lovely phone family. How's everyone feeling? 🤗
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I know this can be a really difficult time of year for many of you. Here are some great support charities (UK) if you need them. There's never any shame in asking for help.
Have a fabulous day ☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
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Here's a long forum thread where people are researching Adelaide's life.
It's wonderful.
You may cry.
Or maybe that's just me.
www.rootschat.com/forum/index....
It's wonderful.
You may cry.
Or maybe that's just me.
www.rootschat.com/forum/index....
Can anyone trace Adelaide Springett?
Can anyone trace Adelaide Springett?
www.rootschat.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Here's a long forum thread where people are researching Adelaide's life.
It's wonderful.
You may cry.
Or maybe that's just me.
www.rootschat.com/forum/index....
It's wonderful.
You may cry.
Or maybe that's just me.
www.rootschat.com/forum/index....
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The most brutal way of telling someone they’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic that I’ve heard in French is t’es pas la truite la plus oxygénée de la rivière. It means “you’re not the most oxygenated trout in the river.”
* read on for similar insults from around the world (a thread)…
* read on for similar insults from around the world (a thread)…
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The most brutal way of telling someone they’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic that I’ve heard in French is t’es pas la truite la plus oxygénée de la rivière. It means “you’re not the most oxygenated trout in the river.”
* read on for similar insults from around the world (a thread)…
* read on for similar insults from around the world (a thread)…
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Okay, I've read the AISI paper now and it's interesting www.aisi.gov.uk/frontier-ai-... but I do think it could have been much more interesting if they had applied some sociotechnical thinking (and recruited a sociologist to do the social analysis)
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Okay, I've read the AISI paper now and it's interesting www.aisi.gov.uk/frontier-ai-... but I do think it could have been much more interesting if they had applied some sociotechnical thinking (and recruited a sociologist to do the social analysis)
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i'm hiring a postdoc to map the age-verification space and do some audits
if you’ve worked in this area, pls apply: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
pls share widely
if you’ve worked in this area, pls apply: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
pls share widely
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
i'm hiring a postdoc to map the age-verification space and do some audits
if you’ve worked in this area, pls apply: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
pls share widely
if you’ve worked in this area, pls apply: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
pls share widely
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This is an amazing and comprehensive article on Open AI, the CSUs, and AI implications
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
AI is Destroying the University and Learning Itself
Students use AI to write papers, professors use AI to grade them, degrees become meaningless, and tech companies make fortunes. Welcome to the death of higher education.
www.currentaffairs.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This is an amazing and comprehensive article on Open AI, the CSUs, and AI implications
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
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The Vanity Fair photographer, Christopher Anderson, is one of the most respected portrait photographers currently on earth, with an incredible body of work. Everything he and the creative team did with That Article was intentional. Your reactions were provoked by artists making art. Human artists!
December 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Vanity Fair photographer, Christopher Anderson, is one of the most respected portrait photographers currently on earth, with an incredible body of work. Everything he and the creative team did with That Article was intentional. Your reactions were provoked by artists making art. Human artists!
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Harlequin France is canceling contracts with translators to use AI.
Publishers rushing to cut their own feet off befuddles me.
Publishers rushing to cut their own feet off befuddles me.
"Bradage de la traduction, plan social invisible : Harlequin passe à l’IA"
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Harlequin France is canceling contracts with translators to use AI.
Publishers rushing to cut their own feet off befuddles me.
Publishers rushing to cut their own feet off befuddles me.