Kit Butler (Author)
@kitbutlermagster.bsky.social
Welcome to my BlueSky page! Thank you for visiting.
I write about the magical adventures of Magster, the intrepid Cockapoo.
Children's adventure / chapter books for 6-12 yrs old.
Silverwood Books , Troubador Publishing, SCBWI
I write about the magical adventures of Magster, the intrepid Cockapoo.
Children's adventure / chapter books for 6-12 yrs old.
Silverwood Books , Troubador Publishing, SCBWI
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Ladies and Gentlemen!
Welcome to Midnight Sacrifice.
Welcome to Midnight Sacrifice.
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Welcome to Midnight Sacrifice.
Welcome to Midnight Sacrifice.
3 chapters smashed out this morning, so it's time for a break. I'm going to scan iPlayer for a nice uplifting and heartwarming film to watch before lunch.
Ah!...what's this? Deliverance.
This should do.
Ah!...what's this? Deliverance.
This should do.
a man in overalls and a hat is standing in front of a jeep
ALT: a man in overalls and a hat is standing in front of a jeep
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November 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
3 chapters smashed out this morning, so it's time for a break. I'm going to scan iPlayer for a nice uplifting and heartwarming film to watch before lunch.
Ah!...what's this? Deliverance.
This should do.
Ah!...what's this? Deliverance.
This should do.
Starting early, ain't he?
Jobsworth!
Jobsworth!
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Starting early, ain't he?
Jobsworth!
Jobsworth!
Gutted to read this news, this morning.
A formidable bass player and part of two bands that I admire greatly.
Chatted to him once at a gig at The Dublin Castle... a top lad.
Last saw him play live with Primal Scream and he played a belter.
RIP Mani 😔
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A formidable bass player and part of two bands that I admire greatly.
Chatted to him once at a gig at The Dublin Castle... a top lad.
Last saw him play live with Primal Scream and he played a belter.
RIP Mani 😔
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Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63
The Stone Roses pay tribute to
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November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Gutted to read this news, this morning.
A formidable bass player and part of two bands that I admire greatly.
Chatted to him once at a gig at The Dublin Castle... a top lad.
Last saw him play live with Primal Scream and he played a belter.
RIP Mani 😔
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A formidable bass player and part of two bands that I admire greatly.
Chatted to him once at a gig at The Dublin Castle... a top lad.
Last saw him play live with Primal Scream and he played a belter.
RIP Mani 😔
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Just a gentle reminder that any difference of opinion you might come across regarding books or music, is an attack on you personally, and should be taken as such.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Just a gentle reminder that any difference of opinion you might come across regarding books or music, is an attack on you personally, and should be taken as such.
😉
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Caught 20 mins of "Zulu" on TV having lunch, and I genuinely wondered why I wasn't seeing Roy Castle in the scenes, until it dawned on me, that I was actually "mind- mixing" in scenes from Carry On Up The Khyber.
Easy mistake, right? Similar, yeah? 😉 🤔🤷♂️
Easy mistake, right? Similar, yeah? 😉 🤔🤷♂️
a donut with the words " you 're a donut " on it
ALT: a donut with the words " you 're a donut " on it
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Caught 20 mins of "Zulu" on TV having lunch, and I genuinely wondered why I wasn't seeing Roy Castle in the scenes, until it dawned on me, that I was actually "mind- mixing" in scenes from Carry On Up The Khyber.
Easy mistake, right? Similar, yeah? 😉 🤔🤷♂️
Easy mistake, right? Similar, yeah? 😉 🤔🤷♂️
That's a little Kit in the background. Back when I tickled the fretboard for m' dinner.
TOTP recording with the lovely Shaznay Lewis.
TOTP recording with the lovely Shaznay Lewis.
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
That's a little Kit in the background. Back when I tickled the fretboard for m' dinner.
TOTP recording with the lovely Shaznay Lewis.
TOTP recording with the lovely Shaznay Lewis.
Been reviewing my research photos for Magster and the Auriaku Koi and a chunk of book 3.
I am so lucky to have lived close to the beautiful Rutland water, and still live fairly near to it now.
A lovely and peaceful place, apart from when Magster and Co, are in the thick of it!
I am so lucky to have lived close to the beautiful Rutland water, and still live fairly near to it now.
A lovely and peaceful place, apart from when Magster and Co, are in the thick of it!
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Been reviewing my research photos for Magster and the Auriaku Koi and a chunk of book 3.
I am so lucky to have lived close to the beautiful Rutland water, and still live fairly near to it now.
A lovely and peaceful place, apart from when Magster and Co, are in the thick of it!
I am so lucky to have lived close to the beautiful Rutland water, and still live fairly near to it now.
A lovely and peaceful place, apart from when Magster and Co, are in the thick of it!
Seconded!
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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Seconded!
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The perfect Christmas jumper doesn't exi...
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The perfect Christmas jumper doesn't exi...
My new wine from Chateau Magster Towers is called "The Book Marketer's Folly"
It's definitely nearly ready, because it's giving a very heavy headache, a bitter aftertaste, and indulging in too much of it makes you aggressive.
Santé!
It's definitely nearly ready, because it's giving a very heavy headache, a bitter aftertaste, and indulging in too much of it makes you aggressive.
Santé!
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
My new wine from Chateau Magster Towers is called "The Book Marketer's Folly"
It's definitely nearly ready, because it's giving a very heavy headache, a bitter aftertaste, and indulging in too much of it makes you aggressive.
Santé!
It's definitely nearly ready, because it's giving a very heavy headache, a bitter aftertaste, and indulging in too much of it makes you aggressive.
Santé!
Now, who said scraping needles down your arm can't be fun, eh?
Back in with Jess at Fable and Flesh - the next stage of my Hendrix "Monterey" Strat pattern sleeve is underway.
I love how Jess has adapted the original, to make the design.
Back in with Jess at Fable and Flesh - the next stage of my Hendrix "Monterey" Strat pattern sleeve is underway.
I love how Jess has adapted the original, to make the design.
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Now, who said scraping needles down your arm can't be fun, eh?
Back in with Jess at Fable and Flesh - the next stage of my Hendrix "Monterey" Strat pattern sleeve is underway.
I love how Jess has adapted the original, to make the design.
Back in with Jess at Fable and Flesh - the next stage of my Hendrix "Monterey" Strat pattern sleeve is underway.
I love how Jess has adapted the original, to make the design.
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I'm supporting @childreninread.bsky.social again, this year. I have both Magster books in the auction- signed and dedicated for the winning bidder.
All proceeds to Children In Need. #Ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail…
I'm supporting @childreninread.bsky.social again, this year. I have both Magster books in the auction- signed and dedicated for the winning bidder.
All proceeds to Children In Need. #Ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail…
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🚨FIVE DAYS TO GO!🚨
I'm supporting @childreninread.bsky.social again, this year. I have both Magster books in the auction- signed and dedicated for the winning bidder.
All proceeds to Children In Need. #Ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail…
I'm supporting @childreninread.bsky.social again, this year. I have both Magster books in the auction- signed and dedicated for the winning bidder.
All proceeds to Children In Need. #Ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail…
I've had to replenish my Léa Stein stock recently, for my Antiques, Vintage and Collectables gigs.
Luckily, I bumped into my favourite dealer today, whilst out on duties, and added this little lady to the case.
Rather apt for me, don't you think? 😉
Luckily, I bumped into my favourite dealer today, whilst out on duties, and added this little lady to the case.
Rather apt for me, don't you think? 😉
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I've had to replenish my Léa Stein stock recently, for my Antiques, Vintage and Collectables gigs.
Luckily, I bumped into my favourite dealer today, whilst out on duties, and added this little lady to the case.
Rather apt for me, don't you think? 😉
Luckily, I bumped into my favourite dealer today, whilst out on duties, and added this little lady to the case.
Rather apt for me, don't you think? 😉
I mean, it's really not possible to name a general "greatest" rock band, or "greatest" anything. But, in this instance, if Forbes are wrong, they are not wrong by much.
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I mean, it's really not possible to name a general "greatest" rock band, or "greatest" anything. But, in this instance, if Forbes are wrong, they are not wrong by much.
Rode out of spooky season with these 2 crackers. 👻
Very different scares, but both terrific reading.
A ghostly, supernatural punch in the guts from #PhilHickes and a frantic chase from a sinister entity by @christopheredge.bsky.social, have seen me right.
Nice one, lads! 👍
Very different scares, but both terrific reading.
A ghostly, supernatural punch in the guts from #PhilHickes and a frantic chase from a sinister entity by @christopheredge.bsky.social, have seen me right.
Nice one, lads! 👍
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Rode out of spooky season with these 2 crackers. 👻
Very different scares, but both terrific reading.
A ghostly, supernatural punch in the guts from #PhilHickes and a frantic chase from a sinister entity by @christopheredge.bsky.social, have seen me right.
Nice one, lads! 👍
Very different scares, but both terrific reading.
A ghostly, supernatural punch in the guts from #PhilHickes and a frantic chase from a sinister entity by @christopheredge.bsky.social, have seen me right.
Nice one, lads! 👍
Listened to some of "The Island of Brilliant" podcast, this morning
Fantastic from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social .
I plead guilty to a charge of favouritism by listening to @louiestowell.bsky.social and Jennifer Killick first, but it's all fab. Recommended! 👍
Fantastic from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social .
I plead guilty to a charge of favouritism by listening to @louiestowell.bsky.social and Jennifer Killick first, but it's all fab. Recommended! 👍
November 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Listened to some of "The Island of Brilliant" podcast, this morning
Fantastic from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social .
I plead guilty to a charge of favouritism by listening to @louiestowell.bsky.social and Jennifer Killick first, but it's all fab. Recommended! 👍
Fantastic from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social .
I plead guilty to a charge of favouritism by listening to @louiestowell.bsky.social and Jennifer Killick first, but it's all fab. Recommended! 👍
Had a serious revisit to The Cocteau Twins music, this afternoon.
It was a splendid writing companion.
Melodic, dreamy, powerful, with an ethereal quality to it.
Must listen to them more often.
It was a splendid writing companion.
Melodic, dreamy, powerful, with an ethereal quality to it.
Must listen to them more often.
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Had a serious revisit to The Cocteau Twins music, this afternoon.
It was a splendid writing companion.
Melodic, dreamy, powerful, with an ethereal quality to it.
Must listen to them more often.
It was a splendid writing companion.
Melodic, dreamy, powerful, with an ethereal quality to it.
Must listen to them more often.
Wishing you all a very "Zen" week, you beauties. x
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Wishing you all a very "Zen" week, you beauties. x
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How would you like an exclusively SIGNED AND DEDICATED Guardian Book of Month/Irish Times Best YA Book for Halloween, in the form of a signed copy of #THIRST from yours truly? 🙌 If you're game, bid at www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... and raise money for @ChildrenInRead. Good luck! 🎉
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I was today years old when I realised that the surest way to measure how sweet my mood is, is how loud I am singing "Squeeze Box", during dinner prep.
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I was today years old when I realised that the surest way to measure how sweet my mood is, is how loud I am singing "Squeeze Box", during dinner prep.
Wanted Red Or Alive. 👊👍
November 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Wanted Red Or Alive. 👊👍
Apt that I wish you all a Happy Halloween, on the morning that I finished this horror gem.
Gloam by #JackMackay was every bit as good, as I had heard.
Nightmare-ish monsters, an old family home with a secret, a bleak and stormy Island, all brought to life beautifully.
Ace! 👍
Gloam by #JackMackay was every bit as good, as I had heard.
Nightmare-ish monsters, an old family home with a secret, a bleak and stormy Island, all brought to life beautifully.
Ace! 👍
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Apt that I wish you all a Happy Halloween, on the morning that I finished this horror gem.
Gloam by #JackMackay was every bit as good, as I had heard.
Nightmare-ish monsters, an old family home with a secret, a bleak and stormy Island, all brought to life beautifully.
Ace! 👍
Gloam by #JackMackay was every bit as good, as I had heard.
Nightmare-ish monsters, an old family home with a secret, a bleak and stormy Island, all brought to life beautifully.
Ace! 👍
Very sad to hear about the passing of Prunella Scales.
An amazing career, period!... but no one else could have played Sybil Fawlty. No one!
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An amazing career, period!... but no one else could have played Sybil Fawlty. No one!
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October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Very sad to hear about the passing of Prunella Scales.
An amazing career, period!... but no one else could have played Sybil Fawlty. No one!
😔
An amazing career, period!... but no one else could have played Sybil Fawlty. No one!
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A gorgeous, supernatural middle grade that I thoroughly enjoyed, Yesterday’s Ghost by Tanya Landman is on sale now from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social 👻
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Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Cover illustration © 2025 Tom Clohosy Cole I think there’s a general assumption that tales of the supernatural will be scary, and ghost stories in particular tend to fall under that umbrella …
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October 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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