Louie Stowell
@louiestowell.bsky.social
Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
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Louie Stowell
@louiestowell.bsky.social
· Mar 30
The Louie Stowell Newsletter | Substack
News, books and nonsense. Click to read The Louie Stowell Newsletter, a Substack publication.
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It's a-getting closer. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
February 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It's a-getting closer. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
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This is the link to the consultation on the changes to KCSIE. Let's flood the consultation with responses pointing out why it's so problematic and will make children and young people less safe. I started teaching when section 28 was still in place. Not again!
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
February 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This is the link to the consultation on the changes to KCSIE. Let's flood the consultation with responses pointing out why it's so problematic and will make children and young people less safe. I started teaching when section 28 was still in place. Not again!
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Hilarious getting an ad for AI while listening to a podcast about how AI is a bubble
February 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Hilarious getting an ad for AI while listening to a podcast about how AI is a bubble
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Very happy with the Palestine Action ruling.
A9 getting glowing feedback at her parents' evening last night.
And, not great news but I forgot the lid wasn't on my big black cup and consequently tipped half a gallon of water all down my front - which made me laugh.
A9 getting glowing feedback at her parents' evening last night.
And, not great news but I forgot the lid wasn't on my big black cup and consequently tipped half a gallon of water all down my front - which made me laugh.
February 13, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Very happy with the Palestine Action ruling.
A9 getting glowing feedback at her parents' evening last night.
And, not great news but I forgot the lid wasn't on my big black cup and consequently tipped half a gallon of water all down my front - which made me laugh.
A9 getting glowing feedback at her parents' evening last night.
And, not great news but I forgot the lid wasn't on my big black cup and consequently tipped half a gallon of water all down my front - which made me laugh.
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I wish someone would just measure They Might Be Giants so we can get rid of all the uncertainty and move on.
February 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I wish someone would just measure They Might Be Giants so we can get rid of all the uncertainty and move on.
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Honestly it's been a horrible week of illnesses, car accident and medical rubbish but then today I got to give away 200 books to students and staff at a blind date with a book event I arranged and that has really cheered me up.
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Honestly it's been a horrible week of illnesses, car accident and medical rubbish but then today I got to give away 200 books to students and staff at a blind date with a book event I arranged and that has really cheered me up.
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Preview pages for our book went live!
COMIC PREVIEWS: WORST MAN by Brandt&Stein
Read the first ten pages of Worst Man by Eisner and GLAAD award-nominated creators @brandtandstein.com
(Many thanks to Julia at @comicstitan.bsky.social for the preview pages)
#queerbooks #booksky
Read the first ten pages of Worst Man by Eisner and GLAAD award-nominated creators @brandtandstein.com
(Many thanks to Julia at @comicstitan.bsky.social for the preview pages)
#queerbooks #booksky
COMIC PREVIEWS: WORST MAN by Brandt&Stein
Read a sneak peek of Worst Man by Eisner and GLAAD award-nominated creators Brandt&Stein.
www.proud-geek.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Preview pages for our book went live!
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…and yes the parcels were swapped to the right Bennetts 😂
In book news..Ella (Jan Your Words entrant) started a book club with her friend at school 🥹
AND BOOK BATTLE FOR FEB HAS COMMENCED…have a nosy and get your votes in…
kidsstoryworld.org/2026/02/13/f...
In book news..Ella (Jan Your Words entrant) started a book club with her friend at school 🥹
AND BOOK BATTLE FOR FEB HAS COMMENCED…have a nosy and get your votes in…
kidsstoryworld.org/2026/02/13/f...
⚔️Feb: Battle of The Books!⚔️
Welcome to February’s Battle of the Books… And what an exciting edition!It started out as Mum Shetal’s classic read vs Shreyana’s fab middle grade murder mystery. BUT itR…
kidsstoryworld.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
…and yes the parcels were swapped to the right Bennetts 😂
In book news..Ella (Jan Your Words entrant) started a book club with her friend at school 🥹
AND BOOK BATTLE FOR FEB HAS COMMENCED…have a nosy and get your votes in…
kidsstoryworld.org/2026/02/13/f...
In book news..Ella (Jan Your Words entrant) started a book club with her friend at school 🥹
AND BOOK BATTLE FOR FEB HAS COMMENCED…have a nosy and get your votes in…
kidsstoryworld.org/2026/02/13/f...
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Loads again!
FUNNY!
Mass confusion when I was picking up parcel. Lady 1 goes to leave .
Lady 2 “wait this isn’t for the right person…did she just pick up a parcel for the name Bennett? That’s my name too!”
Benny Hill-like chase through store commences…
2 parcels 2 Bennetts….WHAT ARE THE ODDS? 😂
FUNNY!
Mass confusion when I was picking up parcel. Lady 1 goes to leave .
Lady 2 “wait this isn’t for the right person…did she just pick up a parcel for the name Bennett? That’s my name too!”
Benny Hill-like chase through store commences…
2 parcels 2 Bennetts….WHAT ARE THE ODDS? 😂
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Loads again!
FUNNY!
Mass confusion when I was picking up parcel. Lady 1 goes to leave .
Lady 2 “wait this isn’t for the right person…did she just pick up a parcel for the name Bennett? That’s my name too!”
Benny Hill-like chase through store commences…
2 parcels 2 Bennetts….WHAT ARE THE ODDS? 😂
FUNNY!
Mass confusion when I was picking up parcel. Lady 1 goes to leave .
Lady 2 “wait this isn’t for the right person…did she just pick up a parcel for the name Bennett? That’s my name too!”
Benny Hill-like chase through store commences…
2 parcels 2 Bennetts….WHAT ARE THE ODDS? 😂
Listened to a podcast interview about taskmaster - how they created it, how they make decisions etc - and it clarified for me that what I like about it are greg's arbitrary judgements.
February 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Listened to a podcast interview about taskmaster - how they created it, how they make decisions etc - and it clarified for me that what I like about it are greg's arbitrary judgements.
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This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
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Does anyone know if there are official recommended writing mentoring rates anywhere for UK-based writers? The Society of Authors say they do, but when you scroll down the page they don't.
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Does anyone know if there are official recommended writing mentoring rates anywhere for UK-based writers? The Society of Authors say they do, but when you scroll down the page they don't.
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"WE'VE ARRESTED TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE BY MISTAKE"
February 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
"WE'VE ARRESTED TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE BY MISTAKE"
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There are some Star Trek fans weirdly obsessed with “decorum” and they really fixate on how Holly Hunter sits in the captain’s chair on STARFLEET ACADEMY. One guy left a comment on the official FB whining about it and so Captain Janeway herself responded to drop the hammer
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 AM
There are some Star Trek fans weirdly obsessed with “decorum” and they really fixate on how Holly Hunter sits in the captain’s chair on STARFLEET ACADEMY. One guy left a comment on the official FB whining about it and so Captain Janeway herself responded to drop the hammer
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Good Law Project have had some important wins here, but this is going to need to go further. Please support them if you're able.
The High Court has ruled on our challenge to the EHRC’s interim guidance.
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
High Court rules on lawfulness of the EHRC’s interim guidance
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Good Law Project have had some important wins here, but this is going to need to go further. Please support them if you're able.
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The High Court has ruled on our challenge to the EHRC’s interim guidance.
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
High Court rules on lawfulness of the EHRC’s interim guidance
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The High Court has ruled on our challenge to the EHRC’s interim guidance.
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
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I am treating myself to a play on Broadway for a Valentine’s gift for myself, because it’s been a hard few months and I’m learning how strong I am and that I deserve good things. I’m ridiculously excited to see Carrie Coon on stage.
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
I am treating myself to a play on Broadway for a Valentine’s gift for myself, because it’s been a hard few months and I’m learning how strong I am and that I deserve good things. I’m ridiculously excited to see Carrie Coon on stage.
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This week #IAmReading THE GOLDEN MONKEY MYSTERY by Piu DasGupta, and what a lovely book it is! Galloping adventure, a great heroine, a beautiful setting and strong themes. A fantastic story for middle-grade readers!
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@piudg.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@piudg.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk
The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta
I Am Reading: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta
alastairc.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
This week #IAmReading THE GOLDEN MONKEY MYSTERY by Piu DasGupta, and what a lovely book it is! Galloping adventure, a great heroine, a beautiful setting and strong themes. A fantastic story for middle-grade readers!
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@piudg.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@piudg.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk
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3) Ground 6: that the decision to seek the Order proscribing Palestine Action was madd
by the Home Secretary in breach of her own policy on when she would exercise her
discretion to seek an order proscribing an organisation; and
1/3
3) Ground 6: that the decision to seek the Order proscribing Palestine Action was madd
by the Home Secretary in breach of her own policy on when she would exercise her
discretion to seek an order proscribing an organisation; and
1/3
February 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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3) Ground 6: that the decision to seek the Order proscribing Palestine Action was madd
by the Home Secretary in breach of her own policy on when she would exercise her
discretion to seek an order proscribing an organisation; and
1/3
3) Ground 6: that the decision to seek the Order proscribing Palestine Action was madd
by the Home Secretary in breach of her own policy on when she would exercise her
discretion to seek an order proscribing an organisation; and
1/3
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Conclusion on ground 2 - the decision to seek proscription was contrary to the Human Rights Act 1998 because it amounted to an unjustified interference with the rights
protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.
protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Conclusion on ground 2 - the decision to seek proscription was contrary to the Human Rights Act 1998 because it amounted to an unjustified interference with the rights
protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.
protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.
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These are the two grounds on which Palestine Action won
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
These are the two grounds on which Palestine Action won
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When the bench was suddenly "beefed up" I sensed such a win was a possibility.
See quoted post from two months ago - against those then insisting this was a bad sign for the applicant.
If you are going to quash a terrorism SI you want a strong bench.
Less so when siding with the government.
See quoted post from two months ago - against those then insisting this was a bad sign for the applicant.
If you are going to quash a terrorism SI you want a strong bench.
Less so when siding with the government.
Maybe.
Or maybe the court realises this will be a judgment which requires a “strong bench”.
Courts can be like the first dance at Jack Rabbit Slim: you never can tell.
Or maybe the court realises this will be a judgment which requires a “strong bench”.
Courts can be like the first dance at Jack Rabbit Slim: you never can tell.
The judge due to rule on the proscription of Palestine Action is swapped last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a history of working for the government and another who ruled in favour UK selling jets to Israel.
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
Accusations of a “stitch-up”.
novaramedia.com/2025/11/25/a...
February 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM
When the bench was suddenly "beefed up" I sensed such a win was a possibility.
See quoted post from two months ago - against those then insisting this was a bad sign for the applicant.
If you are going to quash a terrorism SI you want a strong bench.
Less so when siding with the government.
See quoted post from two months ago - against those then insisting this was a bad sign for the applicant.
If you are going to quash a terrorism SI you want a strong bench.
Less so when siding with the government.
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It is very difficult to defeat the government on any terrorism judicial review
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
It is very difficult to defeat the government on any terrorism judicial review
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
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The joy of new hearing aids! Discovering (a) birdsong, (b) rustling paper in a distant room, (c) everyone I love has been shouting at me for ages, (d) my god cars are LOUD how do you all put up with it?
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The joy of new hearing aids! Discovering (a) birdsong, (b) rustling paper in a distant room, (c) everyone I love has been shouting at me for ages, (d) my god cars are LOUD how do you all put up with it?