Louise McLaughlin author artist she / her
@louisemclaughlin.bsky.social
📚 Author of Fantasy and Science-Fiction.
Scottish, Cats, gardening, murder... mysteries.
UK https://amzn.eu/d/1pp4abT
US https://a.co/d/du6MjYL
FREE BOOKS
Deviation: Wandering gods https://BookHip.com/CAMQGZQ
Darkness https://BookHip.com/XNZJLNF
Scottish, Cats, gardening, murder... mysteries.
UK https://amzn.eu/d/1pp4abT
US https://a.co/d/du6MjYL
FREE BOOKS
Deviation: Wandering gods https://BookHip.com/CAMQGZQ
Darkness https://BookHip.com/XNZJLNF
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Readers say: imaginative world-building. Urban fantasy with conspiracy thriller elements. Features aliens and conspiracy theories, it reveals a hidden world of magic and ancient secrets.
They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
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They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
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Sometimes the simple things are just the best reset to life.
Real butter on hot toast.
I'm set up for the day.
🍞🧈 #simplethings
Real butter on hot toast.
I'm set up for the day.
🍞🧈 #simplethings
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sometimes the simple things are just the best reset to life.
Real butter on hot toast.
I'm set up for the day.
🍞🧈 #simplethings
Real butter on hot toast.
I'm set up for the day.
🍞🧈 #simplethings
Word count today 988. Not too shabby. The biggest decision I had to make was whether the Robins living in a Christmas tree should be sarcastic.
#writer #writingcommunity
#writer #writingcommunity
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Word count today 988. Not too shabby. The biggest decision I had to make was whether the Robins living in a Christmas tree should be sarcastic.
#writer #writingcommunity
#writer #writingcommunity
As you know, I paint little landscapes and some abstract artworks. I'm having a studio clear-out. All Auctions start at just 0.99. might make a nice wee Christmas present for someone.
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#art #artwork
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#art #artwork
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As you know, I paint little landscapes and some abstract artworks. I'm having a studio clear-out. All Auctions start at just 0.99. might make a nice wee Christmas present for someone.
🎨🧑🎨
#art #artwork
ebay.us/m/l0MrAR
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#art #artwork
ebay.us/m/l0MrAR
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The Birth of a Legend: Sherlock Holmes in Print #JodiTaylorBooks #History #skystorians www.joditaylorbooks....
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Birth of a Legend: Sherlock Holmes in Print #JodiTaylorBooks #History #skystorians www.joditaylorbooks....
Who knew Bowling clubs had a dark side. Promiscuous game anyone?
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Who knew Bowling clubs had a dark side. Promiscuous game anyone?
Word Count today: 1627 and he's here: Findo Gask the New York Goblin Lawyer, who runs illegal trade routes using Ley lines. He may or may not have had something to do with tariffs, as his business has been booming since the T word.
📚💙 #booksky #writerfridaynight
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📚💙 #booksky #writerfridaynight
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Findo Gask - Wikipedia
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Word Count today: 1627 and he's here: Findo Gask the New York Goblin Lawyer, who runs illegal trade routes using Ley lines. He may or may not have had something to do with tariffs, as his business has been booming since the T word.
📚💙 #booksky #writerfridaynight
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📚💙 #booksky #writerfridaynight
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Findo_G...
Tonight im going to focus and write... I have been procrastinating. So tonight one way or another Findo Gask, a New York goblin lawyer, who runs lucrative trade routes using ley lines, must be born onto the page. He arrives tonight.
Side note Findo Gask is a real place in Scotland, very Tolkien
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Side note Findo Gask is a real place in Scotland, very Tolkien
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November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Tonight im going to focus and write... I have been procrastinating. So tonight one way or another Findo Gask, a New York goblin lawyer, who runs lucrative trade routes using ley lines, must be born onto the page. He arrives tonight.
Side note Findo Gask is a real place in Scotland, very Tolkien
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Side note Findo Gask is a real place in Scotland, very Tolkien
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
This book is ruining sleep for so many.
Marion Says: The consciousness interface was pure genius—meditating to rewrite physics felt both trippy and terrifyingly plausible. I finished the book at 3 a.m. and immediately recommended it to my coder brother and philosophy-major best friend.
#booksky
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Marion Says: The consciousness interface was pure genius—meditating to rewrite physics felt both trippy and terrifyingly plausible. I finished the book at 3 a.m. and immediately recommended it to my coder brother and philosophy-major best friend.
#booksky
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November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This book is ruining sleep for so many.
Marion Says: The consciousness interface was pure genius—meditating to rewrite physics felt both trippy and terrifyingly plausible. I finished the book at 3 a.m. and immediately recommended it to my coder brother and philosophy-major best friend.
#booksky
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Marion Says: The consciousness interface was pure genius—meditating to rewrite physics felt both trippy and terrifyingly plausible. I finished the book at 3 a.m. and immediately recommended it to my coder brother and philosophy-major best friend.
#booksky
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
Redbubble has a sale on its site today, up to 50% off and an additional 25% for signing up to their newsletter.
My Munro paintings, as well as some of my more abstract art are available as prints, coasters, mugs, various homewares.
Christmas Gifts
#christmas 🎨
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My Munro paintings, as well as some of my more abstract art are available as prints, coasters, mugs, various homewares.
Christmas Gifts
#christmas 🎨
www.redbubble.com/people/louis...
November 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Redbubble has a sale on its site today, up to 50% off and an additional 25% for signing up to their newsletter.
My Munro paintings, as well as some of my more abstract art are available as prints, coasters, mugs, various homewares.
Christmas Gifts
#christmas 🎨
www.redbubble.com/people/louis...
My Munro paintings, as well as some of my more abstract art are available as prints, coasters, mugs, various homewares.
Christmas Gifts
#christmas 🎨
www.redbubble.com/people/louis...
Readers say: imaginative world-building. Urban fantasy with conspiracy thriller elements. Features aliens and conspiracy theories, it reveals a hidden world of magic and ancient secrets.
They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
📚💙
They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
📚💙
November 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Readers say: imaginative world-building. Urban fantasy with conspiracy thriller elements. Features aliens and conspiracy theories, it reveals a hidden world of magic and ancient secrets.
They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
📚💙
They compare it to Good Omens, Yes Minister, Ben Aaronovitch, and Douglas Adams.
Wow. I'm so thankful.
📚💙
I hope everyone had a happy Halloween. Today is Samhain for those that celebrate. 5th Nov is bonfire night. Diwali has just been. I love a fire and light festival. I love that humans of all faiths celebrate finding and holding onto the light as the darkness creeps in.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I hope everyone had a happy Halloween. Today is Samhain for those that celebrate. 5th Nov is bonfire night. Diwali has just been. I love a fire and light festival. I love that humans of all faiths celebrate finding and holding onto the light as the darkness creeps in.
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Escape into worlds or wonder. Plus an entry to win a wee gift card. A great way to start the month.
#booksky 📚💙🆓
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#booksky 📚💙🆓
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Worlds of Wonder – Book Cave
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November 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Escape into worlds or wonder. Plus an entry to win a wee gift card. A great way to start the month.
#booksky 📚💙🆓
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#booksky 📚💙🆓
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Quick, get back home and find a book to read before the werewolves and the ghosts and the vampires get you!
Bookshops are safe spaces... or are they?
Bookshops are safe spaces... or are they?
a black cat is holding a nail file between its paws .
Alt: a black cat is holding a nail file between its paws .
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October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Quick, get back home and find a book to read before the werewolves and the ghosts and the vampires get you!
Bookshops are safe spaces... or are they?
Bookshops are safe spaces... or are they?
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If I did a workshop with proceeds going to my local food bank, what topic would you like to see? Queries? Something else?
October 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
If I did a workshop with proceeds going to my local food bank, what topic would you like to see? Queries? Something else?
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Sunday share. My pumpkin-spiced biscuits are ready for dunking, whilst I try to find new authors.
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FREE Fiction Giveaway - Stories for every season!
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Sunday share. My pumpkin-spiced biscuits are ready for dunking, whilst I try to find new authors.
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Another cold one, but don’t worry, we’re here all day. I’ve even popped the heating on.
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Another cold one, but don’t worry, we’re here all day. I’ve even popped the heating on.
Being a mum used to be about, caring, feeding, making sure my kids had the support to develop into wonderful adults. Today apparently my only job was Tech Support and "Mum can you fix the Amazon people?" If only I could.
Tech support at your service.
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Tech support at your service.
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Internet latest: Huge outage knocks out Amazon, Snapchat and multiple other websites, apps and games
A major internet outage is affecting dozens of websites, online games and apps including Amazon, Snapchat and Vodafone. Follow the latest.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Being a mum used to be about, caring, feeding, making sure my kids had the support to develop into wonderful adults. Today apparently my only job was Tech Support and "Mum can you fix the Amazon people?" If only I could.
Tech support at your service.
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Tech support at your service.
news.sky.com/liveblog-web...
Well of course it had to be a 10 out of 10 sweetie.
#drwho #riversong #melodypond
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Strictly Come Dancing week four live: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston scores a 10 for her rumba - BBC News
#drwho #riversong #melodypond
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Strictly Come Dancing week four live: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston scores a 10 for her rumba - BBC News
Strictly Come Dancing week four live: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston scores a 10 for her rumba
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones bagged the first 10 points last week - can they do it again?
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October 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Well of course it had to be a 10 out of 10 sweetie.
#drwho #riversong #melodypond
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Strictly Come Dancing week four live: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston scores a 10 for her rumba - BBC News
#drwho #riversong #melodypond
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Strictly Come Dancing week four live: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston scores a 10 for her rumba - BBC News
A little Saturday share. A little freebie.
Alaia is attacked by a demon sent from hell. Her rescuer with just one touch from him, Alaia's eyes are open to the Fae realm surrounding her and the Guardians protecting the human race.
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Alaia is attacked by a demon sent from hell. Her rescuer with just one touch from him, Alaia's eyes are open to the Fae realm surrounding her and the Guardians protecting the human race.
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Just one touch can change everything...
Alaia, a college professor, is brutally attacked while walking to her car at night on campus, and if she can believe her eyes, her attacker is a demon sent from hell.
Her rescuer is a man in a strange...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A little Saturday share. A little freebie.
Alaia is attacked by a demon sent from hell. Her rescuer with just one touch from him, Alaia's eyes are open to the Fae realm surrounding her and the Guardians protecting the human race.
📚💙🆓
dl.bookfunnel.com/waxirjl4qy?t...
Alaia is attacked by a demon sent from hell. Her rescuer with just one touch from him, Alaia's eyes are open to the Fae realm surrounding her and the Guardians protecting the human race.
📚💙🆓
dl.bookfunnel.com/waxirjl4qy?t...
Today's word count 811.
The halloween vibes are starting.
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The halloween vibes are starting.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today's word count 811.
The halloween vibes are starting.
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The halloween vibes are starting.
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Two of my favourite authors.
Join bestselling authors Jodi Taylor and C. K. McDonnell for a brilliantly entertaining evening at Battersea Bookshop, Battersea Power Station, as they celebrate the publication of their brand-new books — Out of Time and Ring the Bells. youtu.be/ueOFj79pIvo
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Two of my favourite authors.