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
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I have a newsletter! If you'd like to keep up to date on my books, events, news, book-themed activities for kids and occasional Doctor Who and other fandom thoughts, sign up here! louiestowell.substack.com #KidLitUK
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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?
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UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Went for a massive walk during the week, through apocalyptic downpours and down newly formed river beds. In spite of the wet, I found spring was springing everywhere. Even the wild garlic is up.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Went for a massive walk during the week, through apocalyptic downpours and down newly formed river beds. In spite of the wet, I found spring was springing everywhere. Even the wild garlic is up.
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the problem with ticking "reply to that email" off your to do list is that the buggers reply
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
the problem with ticking "reply to that email" off your to do list is that the buggers reply
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We love Sarah’s personal and eye-catching approach but we also have a handy email tool to contact your MP, which only takes about a minute.
#JusticeForCreators
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#JusticeForCreators
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Brave New World? Justice for creators in the age of GenAI - The Society of Authors
We have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We love Sarah’s personal and eye-catching approach but we also have a handy email tool to contact your MP, which only takes about a minute.
#JusticeForCreators
buff.ly/17JMeHF
#JusticeForCreators
buff.ly/17JMeHF
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We’re calling on Government to implement a safe, regulatory framework for the ethical use of AI in the UK. Please help amplify this message by writing to your MP and asking them to stand up for creators and the creative industries.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We’re calling on Government to implement a safe, regulatory framework for the ethical use of AI in the UK. Please help amplify this message by writing to your MP and asking them to stand up for creators and the creative industries.
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An important message beautifully presented by writer/illustrator and SoA Fellow Sarah McIntyre.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
An important message beautifully presented by writer/illustrator and SoA Fellow Sarah McIntyre.
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Cheesy wedges & chat at White Cliffs Dover with fellow wheelers from Wild With Wheels & overlooking the Port of Dover.
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Cheesy wedges & chat at White Cliffs Dover with fellow wheelers from Wild With Wheels & overlooking the Port of Dover.
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I'm going to see my favourite band with one of my favourite people tomorrow!
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I'm going to see my favourite band with one of my favourite people tomorrow!
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I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
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It announces:
Heavy restrictions on any social transition (which in any case would be very limited, see above).
Social transition to be hardly ever allowed at primary school.
Heavily pushed under psychological scrutiny.
Supportive parents deemed suspect & linked to need for safeguarding.
Heavy restrictions on any social transition (which in any case would be very limited, see above).
Social transition to be hardly ever allowed at primary school.
Heavily pushed under psychological scrutiny.
Supportive parents deemed suspect & linked to need for safeguarding.
February 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
It announces:
Heavy restrictions on any social transition (which in any case would be very limited, see above).
Social transition to be hardly ever allowed at primary school.
Heavily pushed under psychological scrutiny.
Supportive parents deemed suspect & linked to need for safeguarding.
Heavy restrictions on any social transition (which in any case would be very limited, see above).
Social transition to be hardly ever allowed at primary school.
Heavily pushed under psychological scrutiny.
Supportive parents deemed suspect & linked to need for safeguarding.
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Earlier this week, @alomshaha.bsky.social was chatting about how the message of loving each other should inform more public discourse (beyond religion).
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Earlier this week, @alomshaha.bsky.social was chatting about how the message of loving each other should inform more public discourse (beyond religion).
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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I have a draft of the Crooked Medium second book going to readers.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I have a draft of the Crooked Medium second book going to readers.
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I slept more than 8 hours last night!
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I slept more than 8 hours last night!
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Recording on location makes you stop looking and start listening. It’s like putting a sharpening filter over everything. And the most ordinary places come alive with rich textures and… almost… allusions. Sound works like a metaphor. It doesn’t mean what it is. If that makes sense. It’s magical.
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Recording on location makes you stop looking and start listening. It’s like putting a sharpening filter over everything. And the most ordinary places come alive with rich textures and… almost… allusions. Sound works like a metaphor. It doesn’t mean what it is. If that makes sense. It’s magical.
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I made some art. That's it.
February 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I made some art. That's it.
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Last year I dug up and divided a large patch of snowdrops that were growing behind some Blackthorn. I distributed them around the edge of my garden and forgot about them. They have come up and are flowering now and it was a lovely surprise. That's one of my favourite things about gardening.
February 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Last year I dug up and divided a large patch of snowdrops that were growing behind some Blackthorn. I distributed them around the edge of my garden and forgot about them. They have come up and are flowering now and it was a lovely surprise. That's one of my favourite things about gardening.
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I’ve been working on an audio drama which recorded on location this week, and watching the cast ride bikes & playing football and cricket in the street was a joy - normally radio = windowless studios
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
I’ve been working on an audio drama which recorded on location this week, and watching the cast ride bikes & playing football and cricket in the street was a joy - normally radio = windowless studios
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Having had a lot of fun pondering my own answer to the question raised by the video below (HT @thebrainofchris.bsky.social), asking other people and watching them work it through, often unconsciously acting their thoughts out: how many skis would a dog wear anyway?
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Having had a lot of fun pondering my own answer to the question raised by the video below (HT @thebrainofchris.bsky.social), asking other people and watching them work it through, often unconsciously acting their thoughts out: how many skis would a dog wear anyway?
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My #picturebook came 3rd in the @writersonline.bsky.social #PictureBookPrize 🥉
I've been happy dancing all week 💃
I've been happy dancing all week 💃
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
My #picturebook came 3rd in the @writersonline.bsky.social #PictureBookPrize 🥉
I've been happy dancing all week 💃
I've been happy dancing all week 💃
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Happy publication day to Bananaman Vol 2 - Ever Alert For the Call To Action!
It's got some of the favourite Bananaman strips that I've ever written in it, I'm really proud of this one!
It's got some of the favourite Bananaman strips that I've ever written in it, I'm really proud of this one!
February 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Happy publication day to Bananaman Vol 2 - Ever Alert For the Call To Action!
It's got some of the favourite Bananaman strips that I've ever written in it, I'm really proud of this one!
It's got some of the favourite Bananaman strips that I've ever written in it, I'm really proud of this one!
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yup yup, went back to the submission grinders to find new markets to send them to (mainly ones with quick turn around time
:D
:D
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
yup yup, went back to the submission grinders to find new markets to send them to (mainly ones with quick turn around time
:D
:D
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Looking for something easy and comforting to watch we put on a police series from the late nineties. It’s set in Brussels so we had much fun identifying all the places and there were still busses going through Marché aux Herbes! Now it’s all tourists there.
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Looking for something easy and comforting to watch we put on a police series from the late nineties. It’s set in Brussels so we had much fun identifying all the places and there were still busses going through Marché aux Herbes! Now it’s all tourists there.
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Again, this is transcribed direct from Cass. And *why* do we need to be careful? Because Cass doesn't like the idea that a child could turn out to be trans. Because bigotry.
Of course NOT accommodating social transition if requested is EQUALLY an active intervention. A transphobic punishment.
Of course NOT accommodating social transition if requested is EQUALLY an active intervention. A transphobic punishment.
February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Again, this is transcribed direct from Cass. And *why* do we need to be careful? Because Cass doesn't like the idea that a child could turn out to be trans. Because bigotry.
Of course NOT accommodating social transition if requested is EQUALLY an active intervention. A transphobic punishment.
Of course NOT accommodating social transition if requested is EQUALLY an active intervention. A transphobic punishment.