Cat Treadwell
@druidcat.bsky.social
Author, reviewer, pagan priest and crazy lady from the Midlands, UK. Also yarn, black cats and border collies 😊
https://linktr.ee/CatTreadwell
https://linktr.ee/CatTreadwell
THIS.
all i’m saying is this is a really weird time in history to be a person who’s never been impressed by wealth or found rich people aspirational. watching people bootlicking bad men just because they’re rich gives me so much second hand embarrassment istg it makes no sense to me
January 18, 2026 at 10:11 AM
THIS.
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Fact check: true
Please, never be shy telling an author you loved their books.
It’s seriously what gets us through.
It’s seriously what gets us through.
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Fact check: true
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🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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A new anthology of the strange and the wonderful
Out now
#scif #books #reads #booksky #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
Out now
#scif #books #reads #booksky #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
January 17, 2026 at 11:43 AM
A new anthology of the strange and the wonderful
Out now
#scif #books #reads #booksky #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
Out now
#scif #books #reads #booksky #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
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If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
Today, Himself and I (with help from next door neighbour, local corner shop ladies and vets) rescued a puppy who'd staged an escape attempt, before realizing that the world was big and scary.
She was an absolute sweetheart. I will never not be there for our doggo friends.
1/2
She was an absolute sweetheart. I will never not be there for our doggo friends.
1/2
January 16, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Today, Himself and I (with help from next door neighbour, local corner shop ladies and vets) rescued a puppy who'd staged an escape attempt, before realizing that the world was big and scary.
She was an absolute sweetheart. I will never not be there for our doggo friends.
1/2
She was an absolute sweetheart. I will never not be there for our doggo friends.
1/2
My Old Goth heart is happy this evening 🥰🖤🩸
'The Brides' is amazing - proper review coming soon once the book hangover recedes. The movie is gorgeous and absolutely helping.
Approaching 40 years of vampire appreciation. It's not just a phase 😎
'The Brides' is amazing - proper review coming soon once the book hangover recedes. The movie is gorgeous and absolutely helping.
Approaching 40 years of vampire appreciation. It's not just a phase 😎
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
My Old Goth heart is happy this evening 🥰🖤🩸
'The Brides' is amazing - proper review coming soon once the book hangover recedes. The movie is gorgeous and absolutely helping.
Approaching 40 years of vampire appreciation. It's not just a phase 😎
'The Brides' is amazing - proper review coming soon once the book hangover recedes. The movie is gorgeous and absolutely helping.
Approaching 40 years of vampire appreciation. It's not just a phase 😎
So I splurged and got myself a couple of bookish treats from my Wishlist that Santa forgot 😇 I've wanted a physical copy of the Slattery Falls tales for EVER, and Freddy's always a good time ;)
@brennanlafaro.bsky.social 🥰
@brennanlafaro.bsky.social 🥰
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
So I splurged and got myself a couple of bookish treats from my Wishlist that Santa forgot 😇 I've wanted a physical copy of the Slattery Falls tales for EVER, and Freddy's always a good time ;)
@brennanlafaro.bsky.social 🥰
@brennanlafaro.bsky.social 🥰
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GNoH NEEDS YOU.
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM
GNoH NEEDS YOU.
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
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We have partnered with @michaeljbooks.bsky.social & @druidcat.bsky.social to bring you a GIVEAWAY for a copy of WE CALL THEM WITCHES by @inkyrosey.bsky.social
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 23rd Jan 2026
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 23rd Jan 2026
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We have partnered with @michaeljbooks.bsky.social & @druidcat.bsky.social to bring you a GIVEAWAY for a copy of WE CALL THEM WITCHES by @inkyrosey.bsky.social
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 23rd Jan 2026
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 23rd Jan 2026
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Given the cross over, kind of amazed there hasn't been a Warhammer 40,000 fan female wrestler who's worked under the name Ultramari yet.
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Given the cross over, kind of amazed there hasn't been a Warhammer 40,000 fan female wrestler who's worked under the name Ultramari yet.
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Now that I’ve had rotator cuff surgery I need money. So if you’re feeling like it, this is my Etsy shop. There is a 25% off sale till the end of the month. Buy 2 items, get an extra 15% off.
I hate asking, but could you please Repost to your followers.
shadytomatostudio.etsy.com
I hate asking, but could you please Repost to your followers.
shadytomatostudio.etsy.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Now that I’ve had rotator cuff surgery I need money. So if you’re feeling like it, this is my Etsy shop. There is a 25% off sale till the end of the month. Buy 2 items, get an extra 15% off.
I hate asking, but could you please Repost to your followers.
shadytomatostudio.etsy.com
I hate asking, but could you please Repost to your followers.
shadytomatostudio.etsy.com
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This made my 'Top Reads' shelf last year. Don't miss it!
IT'S FREE!!!👇
IT'S FREE!!!👇
My epistolary cosmic horror novella, Percipience, is free on Kindle.
US: amazon.com/dp/B0DJZQ34B9
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJZQ34B9
Shares very much appreciated. Thanks!
US: amazon.com/dp/B0DJZQ34B9
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJZQ34B9
Shares very much appreciated. Thanks!
January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This made my 'Top Reads' shelf last year. Don't miss it!
IT'S FREE!!!👇
IT'S FREE!!!👇
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The new book comes out tomorrow
If your currently living in a dystopian nightmare this will hopefully offer some relief
Or just words, some perhaps poignant, funny ,and insightful
Others involving catching giant hedgehogs padded sticks
#booksky #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
If your currently living in a dystopian nightmare this will hopefully offer some relief
Or just words, some perhaps poignant, funny ,and insightful
Others involving catching giant hedgehogs padded sticks
#booksky #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The new book comes out tomorrow
If your currently living in a dystopian nightmare this will hopefully offer some relief
Or just words, some perhaps poignant, funny ,and insightful
Others involving catching giant hedgehogs padded sticks
#booksky #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
If your currently living in a dystopian nightmare this will hopefully offer some relief
Or just words, some perhaps poignant, funny ,and insightful
Others involving catching giant hedgehogs padded sticks
#booksky #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy
mybook.to/9WXErmL
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You know, with the success of Frankenstein and Nosferatu, there's not a single reason Inheriting Her Ghosts and Bottling His Ghosts should not receive adaptations. Rich gothic tales that center on strong female leads, terrifying ghosts, and two of the best boys in literature. Get on it, filmmakers!
a man in a black shirt is making a face and saying i said what i said
ALT: a man in a black shirt is making a face and saying i said what i said
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
You know, with the success of Frankenstein and Nosferatu, there's not a single reason Inheriting Her Ghosts and Bottling His Ghosts should not receive adaptations. Rich gothic tales that center on strong female leads, terrifying ghosts, and two of the best boys in literature. Get on it, filmmakers!
Check out my interview with this lovely lady! ❤️ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Happy Publication Day to @anniesummerlee.bsky.social 's sapphic vampire romance THE BOOK OF BLOOD AND ROSES! To celebrate, Cat interviews Annie on her various influences for the book
"I wanted to channel my own excitement at exploring forbidden parts of familiar places"
More: tinyurl.com/y8sbajzr
"I wanted to channel my own excitement at exploring forbidden parts of familiar places"
More: tinyurl.com/y8sbajzr
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Check out my interview with this lovely lady! ❤️ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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We're thrilled to welcome one the UK's most prolific authors @aptshadow.bsky.social to the Hive in an interview with our TO Munro on his latest sci-fi release SHROUD
"at the end of the day it’s a business about writing for other human beings"
More: tinyurl.com/ymbjea6v
@torbooks.bsky.social
"at the end of the day it’s a business about writing for other human beings"
More: tinyurl.com/ymbjea6v
@torbooks.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We're thrilled to welcome one the UK's most prolific authors @aptshadow.bsky.social to the Hive in an interview with our TO Munro on his latest sci-fi release SHROUD
"at the end of the day it’s a business about writing for other human beings"
More: tinyurl.com/ymbjea6v
@torbooks.bsky.social
"at the end of the day it’s a business about writing for other human beings"
More: tinyurl.com/ymbjea6v
@torbooks.bsky.social
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Got meself a wee project which took up my whole evening, I think people call this kind of thing a "timeline cleanse"?
January 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Got meself a wee project which took up my whole evening, I think people call this kind of thing a "timeline cleanse"?
I hear that some publishers are pulling back on LGBTQIA+ books because of 'controversy' and 🍊😡
I'll be reviewing even more of them moving forward, then. ARC diary is very open *determined face* 🌈
I'll be reviewing even more of them moving forward, then. ARC diary is very open *determined face* 🌈
January 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I hear that some publishers are pulling back on LGBTQIA+ books because of 'controversy' and 🍊😡
I'll be reviewing even more of them moving forward, then. ARC diary is very open *determined face* 🌈
I'll be reviewing even more of them moving forward, then. ARC diary is very open *determined face* 🌈
Yep, this.
I have never used AI in my research.
Even before any ethical or ideological concerns, the way the technology works means you cannot be sure what it says is correct, so anything you get from it needs to fact-checked anyway. So what's the fucking point?
Even before any ethical or ideological concerns, the way the technology works means you cannot be sure what it says is correct, so anything you get from it needs to fact-checked anyway. So what's the fucking point?
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Yep, this.
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decided I like the critterstyle Cadfael enough I might just file the serial numbers off and add a badger herbalist to the menagerie. haven't settled on a name yet.
January 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
decided I like the critterstyle Cadfael enough I might just file the serial numbers off and add a badger herbalist to the menagerie. haven't settled on a name yet.
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Been thinking about my love of fantasy, and 1984 feels like a pivotal year: Fighting Fantasy, Robin of Sherwood, and (genuinely) an advert for Shell Grip where Tim Healy is chased through the woods by Herne the Hunter. I spent every ad break hoping to see it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1hM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1hM...
Shell Grip Advert 1984
YouTube video by gazmain5680
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Been thinking about my love of fantasy, and 1984 feels like a pivotal year: Fighting Fantasy, Robin of Sherwood, and (genuinely) an advert for Shell Grip where Tim Healy is chased through the woods by Herne the Hunter. I spent every ad break hoping to see it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1hM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1hM...
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Tradwives! Get your tradwives!
2026 looks to be a feast of fictional feminist rage... and we're here for all of it!
Check out our contribution to the cause ⬇️
2026 looks to be a feast of fictional feminist rage... and we're here for all of it!
Check out our contribution to the cause ⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Tradwives! Get your tradwives!
2026 looks to be a feast of fictional feminist rage... and we're here for all of it!
Check out our contribution to the cause ⬇️
2026 looks to be a feast of fictional feminist rage... and we're here for all of it!
Check out our contribution to the cause ⬇️
Happy Book Birthday to @jaredpoon.bsky.social and the amazing City of Others! Take a look at my review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/... @orbitbooksuk.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Happy Book Birthday to @jaredpoon.bsky.social and the amazing City of Others! Take a look at my review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/... @orbitbooksuk.bsky.social
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Cat reviews India-Rose Bower's post-apocalyptic folk horror WE CALL THEM WITCHES:
"The tension is constant, the threat as real as if it stood outside my own door as I sat safely turning pages"
More: tinyurl.com/4bnwcr74
@michaeljbooks.bsky.social
@inkyrosey.bsky.social
@druidcat.bsky.social
"The tension is constant, the threat as real as if it stood outside my own door as I sat safely turning pages"
More: tinyurl.com/4bnwcr74
@michaeljbooks.bsky.social
@inkyrosey.bsky.social
@druidcat.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Cat reviews India-Rose Bower's post-apocalyptic folk horror WE CALL THEM WITCHES:
"The tension is constant, the threat as real as if it stood outside my own door as I sat safely turning pages"
More: tinyurl.com/4bnwcr74
@michaeljbooks.bsky.social
@inkyrosey.bsky.social
@druidcat.bsky.social
"The tension is constant, the threat as real as if it stood outside my own door as I sat safely turning pages"
More: tinyurl.com/4bnwcr74
@michaeljbooks.bsky.social
@inkyrosey.bsky.social
@druidcat.bsky.social