Stephen McGowan
@geekdaddyprime.bsky.social
Award-Winning Author, Poet, Reviewer, Editor Gamer, CatDad, Weirdo.
BA, MA, BSc, SSc
BA, MA, BSc, SSc
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Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
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Really need to get back to playing Warhammer more.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Really need to get back to playing Warhammer more.
Imagine if you will…
Friday the 31st October, Halloween, during the walk to the Titan Publishing party in Brighton, Fran messaged me,
“I have a confession to make.”
I’m sure you can imagine all the possible scenarios that could come from that sentence but for me there was only one.
Friday the 31st October, Halloween, during the walk to the Titan Publishing party in Brighton, Fran messaged me,
“I have a confession to make.”
I’m sure you can imagine all the possible scenarios that could come from that sentence but for me there was only one.
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Imagine if you will…
Friday the 31st October, Halloween, during the walk to the Titan Publishing party in Brighton, Fran messaged me,
“I have a confession to make.”
I’m sure you can imagine all the possible scenarios that could come from that sentence but for me there was only one.
Friday the 31st October, Halloween, during the walk to the Titan Publishing party in Brighton, Fran messaged me,
“I have a confession to make.”
I’m sure you can imagine all the possible scenarios that could come from that sentence but for me there was only one.
Job news.
On Tuesday I had my induction as an Academic Support Worker for Barry Bennett LTD, helping disabled students in higher education.
On Tuesday I had my induction as an Academic Support Worker for Barry Bennett LTD, helping disabled students in higher education.
November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Job news.
On Tuesday I had my induction as an Academic Support Worker for Barry Bennett LTD, helping disabled students in higher education.
On Tuesday I had my induction as an Academic Support Worker for Barry Bennett LTD, helping disabled students in higher education.
Got my quarterly text to confirm I’m on the adult adhd wait list.
This makes 3 years on the list.
This makes 3 years on the list.
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Got my quarterly text to confirm I’m on the adult adhd wait list.
This makes 3 years on the list.
This makes 3 years on the list.
Induction for my new job in academic student support this morning.
Now to invigilate more GCSE mock exams.
Now to invigilate more GCSE mock exams.
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Induction for my new job in academic student support this morning.
Now to invigilate more GCSE mock exams.
Now to invigilate more GCSE mock exams.
I am finally home from FantasyCon. More thoughts later. I’ve a cohort of year 11’s to invigilate
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I am finally home from FantasyCon. More thoughts later. I’ve a cohort of year 11’s to invigilate
I’m finally on my last coach, should get home round about 6am and then make the kids lunches, shower, lots of coffee and out to work at 8.
Marvellous.
Marvellous.
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’m finally on my last coach, should get home round about 6am and then make the kids lunches, shower, lots of coffee and out to work at 8.
Marvellous.
Marvellous.
World Fantasy Award Banquet ussie!
I would have dressed up but I’m gatecrashing.
I would have dressed up but I’m gatecrashing.
November 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
World Fantasy Award Banquet ussie!
I would have dressed up but I’m gatecrashing.
I would have dressed up but I’m gatecrashing.
What I love most about the #BritishFantasyAwards is that it gives me a whole load of new magazines, books and stories to read.
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
What I love most about the #BritishFantasyAwards is that it gives me a whole load of new magazines, books and stories to read.
Speaking of “Waiting Mode” tonight at the British Fantasy Awards it’s pretty much a win-win.
Either I win the short story competition (I won’t) or I’ll have three short stories that I’m not waiting on.
Either way my brain will be calmer.
Either I win the short story competition (I won’t) or I’ll have three short stories that I’m not waiting on.
Either way my brain will be calmer.
November 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Speaking of “Waiting Mode” tonight at the British Fantasy Awards it’s pretty much a win-win.
Either I win the short story competition (I won’t) or I’ll have three short stories that I’m not waiting on.
Either way my brain will be calmer.
Either I win the short story competition (I won’t) or I’ll have three short stories that I’m not waiting on.
Either way my brain will be calmer.
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schlock.co.uk - Eat the Rich--The Ethical Way
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November 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New Story Alert!
Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
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Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
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New Story Alert!
Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
schlock.co.uk/pb/wp_35b825...
Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
schlock.co.uk/pb/wp_35b825...
schlock.co.uk - Eat the Rich--The Ethical Way
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November 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New Story Alert!
Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
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Read my story, Eat the Rich-the Ethical Way in this month’s issue of Schlock!
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Yesterday was an amazing day at #worldfantasycon
Went to some amazing panels.
Chatted to some amazing people.
Saw the launch of an amazing book Project Hanuman.
Went to the Titan Publishing Halloween party.
Chatted to some more amazing people.
Played Dungeons and Disorderly.
10/10 No Notes.
Went to some amazing panels.
Chatted to some amazing people.
Saw the launch of an amazing book Project Hanuman.
Went to the Titan Publishing Halloween party.
Chatted to some more amazing people.
Played Dungeons and Disorderly.
10/10 No Notes.
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Yesterday was an amazing day at #worldfantasycon
Went to some amazing panels.
Chatted to some amazing people.
Saw the launch of an amazing book Project Hanuman.
Went to the Titan Publishing Halloween party.
Chatted to some more amazing people.
Played Dungeons and Disorderly.
10/10 No Notes.
Went to some amazing panels.
Chatted to some amazing people.
Saw the launch of an amazing book Project Hanuman.
Went to the Titan Publishing Halloween party.
Chatted to some more amazing people.
Played Dungeons and Disorderly.
10/10 No Notes.
At the book launch of the eminent @stewarthotston.com new book Project Hanuman!
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
At the book launch of the eminent @stewarthotston.com new book Project Hanuman!
I want to share something I experienced at #worldfantasycon 2025.
A panel on Neurodivergence with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, @worldanvil.bsky.social, @betterdragons.bsky.social and Roman Burley.
They mentioned something called
“waiting mode.”
Continued…
A panel on Neurodivergence with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, @worldanvil.bsky.social, @betterdragons.bsky.social and Roman Burley.
They mentioned something called
“waiting mode.”
Continued…
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I want to share something I experienced at #worldfantasycon 2025.
A panel on Neurodivergence with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, @worldanvil.bsky.social, @betterdragons.bsky.social and Roman Burley.
They mentioned something called
“waiting mode.”
Continued…
A panel on Neurodivergence with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, @worldanvil.bsky.social, @betterdragons.bsky.social and Roman Burley.
They mentioned something called
“waiting mode.”
Continued…
My first panel of the day.
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My first panel of the day.
Update.
The car btw is a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Featured in my story FAC, now on my Substack story page.
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The car btw is a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Featured in my story FAC, now on my Substack story page.
stephenmcgowan.substack.com/p/less-sleep...
Less Sleep Than an Average Larp Event
Gooooood Morning Brighton!
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October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Update.
The car btw is a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Featured in my story FAC, now on my Substack story page.
stephenmcgowan.substack.com/p/less-sleep...
The car btw is a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Featured in my story FAC, now on my Substack story page.
stephenmcgowan.substack.com/p/less-sleep...
So tired.
At London Victoria waiting for my next bus.
At London Victoria waiting for my next bus.
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
So tired.
At London Victoria waiting for my next bus.
At London Victoria waiting for my next bus.
Birthday as an adult(ish)
11am job interview
11pm get on a National Express bus to Brighton.
Fun times
11am job interview
11pm get on a National Express bus to Brighton.
Fun times
October 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Birthday as an adult(ish)
11am job interview
11pm get on a National Express bus to Brighton.
Fun times
11am job interview
11pm get on a National Express bus to Brighton.
Fun times
Those birds are up to something energy.
October 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Those birds are up to something energy.
Escape room for Connor’s 16th. We did it…just.
September 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Escape room for Connor’s 16th. We did it…just.
Back in action on the blog.
Come for the blog post, leave with the review of Alien: Earth, a Short Story, and an inspirational (and fictitious) Martok Quote.
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Come for the blog post, leave with the review of Alien: Earth, a Short Story, and an inspirational (and fictitious) Martok Quote.
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That Joke about Sly, Arnold, and Bruce Doing Movies About Famous Composers.
I'll Be Bach
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September 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Back in action on the blog.
Come for the blog post, leave with the review of Alien: Earth, a Short Story, and an inspirational (and fictitious) Martok Quote.
stephenmcgowan.substack.com/p/that-joke-...
Come for the blog post, leave with the review of Alien: Earth, a Short Story, and an inspirational (and fictitious) Martok Quote.
stephenmcgowan.substack.com/p/that-joke-...
Oh no, Fran can’t eat all her artisanal Peach Melba. I’ll have to put it in the bin.
(I didn’t put it in the bin I added it to my Melba in an unholy union of deliciousness)
(I didn’t put it in the bin I added it to my Melba in an unholy union of deliciousness)
September 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Oh no, Fran can’t eat all her artisanal Peach Melba. I’ll have to put it in the bin.
(I didn’t put it in the bin I added it to my Melba in an unholy union of deliciousness)
(I didn’t put it in the bin I added it to my Melba in an unholy union of deliciousness)
So I’ll probably put that poo demon story on my Substack.
Every time I look chillsubs weird filter, the mags aren’t weird enough.
I doubt Interzone would be happy with it and I don’t want my name on some list…
Every time I look chillsubs weird filter, the mags aren’t weird enough.
I doubt Interzone would be happy with it and I don’t want my name on some list…
September 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
So I’ll probably put that poo demon story on my Substack.
Every time I look chillsubs weird filter, the mags aren’t weird enough.
I doubt Interzone would be happy with it and I don’t want my name on some list…
Every time I look chillsubs weird filter, the mags aren’t weird enough.
I doubt Interzone would be happy with it and I don’t want my name on some list…