Mark Rasdall Writing
@markrasdallwriting.bsky.social
Storyteller and writer of fiction and history books. Lives on a hill in Worcestershire.
Belle says these words to Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' before she releases him from his engagement to her. Going right to the heart of the story (and my own), they have always left me feeling profoundly sad, especially as, once read, they cannot be unsaid. #books #fiction
December 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I don't love the dishwasher, but I do respect it.
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I don't love the dishwasher, but I do respect it.
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
After years of getting up at 5.20 to commute to London each day, I was persuaded that waking up early was a bit of a curse, now that I don't need to.
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
After years of getting up at 5.20 to commute to London each day, I was persuaded that waking up early was a bit of a curse, now that I don't need to.
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
This is such a simple truth, isn't it?
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This is such a simple truth, isn't it?
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
I found this quote when researching my book, The Aston Villa Story. The club played at Wellington Road in Perry Barr from 1876 to 1897, when they moved to Aston Lower Grounds, renamed by the Birmingham Daily Mail as Villa Park. #AstonVilla #books #football #soccer
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I found this quote when researching my book, The Aston Villa Story. The club played at Wellington Road in Perry Barr from 1876 to 1897, when they moved to Aston Lower Grounds, renamed by the Birmingham Daily Mail as Villa Park. #AstonVilla #books #football #soccer
Some thoughts ahead of Leeds United's trip to Brentford: #lufc #LeedsUnited #football #soccer
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Brentford: Nailed on
I’m not sure how many of you remember Brent Ford & The Nylons? They were a Birmingham-based punk band, but their name derived from the only thing people outside of London could recall about...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Some thoughts ahead of Leeds United's trip to Brentford: #lufc #LeedsUnited #football #soccer
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
The first two books in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, are now being listened to on Audible. If you like what you hear, please head over there, or to Amazon to download and buy the books for Christmas! #audiobooks #books #Worcester #fiction
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The first two books in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, are now being listened to on Audible. If you like what you hear, please head over there, or to Amazon to download and buy the books for Christmas! #audiobooks #books #Worcester #fiction
I've written four books in the History of Football series, available from Amazon. I'm currently working on The World Cup Story, and find myself in Chile in 1962...
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I've written four books in the History of Football series, available from Amazon. I'm currently working on The World Cup Story, and find myself in Chile in 1962...
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
Last year we were lucky enough to spend some time in India. Sitting before an expanse of water, cows grazing in the fields beyond, our eldest son turned to me and said: "Just write because you enjoy writing. Recognising that ambition is an achievement in itself." #books #writing
December 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Lovely to attend our local Christmas Fayre on Saturday. There is always a lovely atmosphere and a fantastic assortment of characters.
Football and fiction books all sold really well, even some poetry! How lucky am I?
#books #audiobook #fiction #worcestershire #poetry
#football
Football and fiction books all sold really well, even some poetry! How lucky am I?
#books #audiobook #fiction #worcestershire #poetry
#football
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Lovely to attend our local Christmas Fayre on Saturday. There is always a lovely atmosphere and a fantastic assortment of characters.
Football and fiction books all sold really well, even some poetry! How lucky am I?
#books #audiobook #fiction #worcestershire #poetry
#football
Football and fiction books all sold really well, even some poetry! How lucky am I?
#books #audiobook #fiction #worcestershire #poetry
#football
Three matches tonight; four football books for Christmas, all available from Amazon! #ARS #COYG #ChelseaFC #CFC #AstonVilla #Villa #LUFC #LeedsUnited #football #soccer #books
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Three matches tonight; four football books for Christmas, all available from Amazon! #ARS #COYG #ChelseaFC #CFC #AstonVilla #Villa #LUFC #LeedsUnited #football #soccer #books
Now and then. Scotland is still optimistic about the World Cup #football #soccer #worldcup #WorldCup2026 #scotlandfootball
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November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Now and then. Scotland is still optimistic about the World Cup #football #soccer #worldcup #WorldCup2026 #scotlandfootball
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This was one of the many quotes I found while writing my book, The Chelsea Story. I thought it was quite ironic, given the scale of today's financial demands from modern footballers and their agents. #books #football #footballhistory #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #chelseafc
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This was one of the many quotes I found while writing my book, The Chelsea Story. I thought it was quite ironic, given the scale of today's financial demands from modern footballers and their agents. #books #football #footballhistory #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #chelseafc
Nearly 60 years ago, on 27 April 1966, Chelsea lost 2.0 in Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, in a one-sided match before 70,000 fans, after which Ron Harris concluded that Chelsea: “were absolutely hammered." Better luck at Stamford Bridge this evening? #CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Nearly 60 years ago, on 27 April 1966, Chelsea lost 2.0 in Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, in a one-sided match before 70,000 fans, after which Ron Harris concluded that Chelsea: “were absolutely hammered." Better luck at Stamford Bridge this evening? #CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC
I wrote my first novel eight years ago, drawing on numerous trips to the North Norfolk coast, many of them as a child.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic #psychometry #worcestershire #eastanglia #northnorfolk #norfolk
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic #psychometry #worcestershire #eastanglia #northnorfolk #norfolk
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I wrote my first novel eight years ago, drawing on numerous trips to the North Norfolk coast, many of them as a child.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic #psychometry #worcestershire #eastanglia #northnorfolk #norfolk
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic #psychometry #worcestershire #eastanglia #northnorfolk #norfolk
Arsenal's first match against Tottenham Hotspur was just over 138 years ago, on 19 November 1887. Spurs won the 'friendly' 2.1, but it finished 15 minutes early as Arsenal got lost on the way to the venue, so the light deteriorated before the match could be completed #coyg #ARS
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
120 years ago, on 18 November 1905, the FA made Chelsea play two matches on the same day. They beat Burnley in the league at Stamford Bridge, then lost an FA Cup match at Crystal Palace in the afternoon. Read The Chelsea Story, on Amazon. #CFC #ChelseaFC www.markrasdallwriting.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
120 years ago, on 18 November 1905, the FA made Chelsea play two matches on the same day. They beat Burnley in the league at Stamford Bridge, then lost an FA Cup match at Crystal Palace in the afternoon. Read The Chelsea Story, on Amazon. #CFC #ChelseaFC www.markrasdallwriting.com
Leeds United take on Aston Villa on Sunday amid growing uncertainty. www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united... #football #soccer #LUFC #AVFC
Who will be the real villains?
The international break is an odd time for football fans, isn’t it? If your country is involved in qualifying for a major tournament, then you still have something to invest time and energy into....
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Leeds United take on Aston Villa on Sunday amid growing uncertainty. www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united... #football #soccer #LUFC #AVFC
The second novel in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, 'Water, Slaughter Everywhere,' set in Worcestershire, is now also available as an audiobook. Details and a sample are on my website at www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction #books #audiobook #history #worcestershire
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The second novel in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, 'Water, Slaughter Everywhere,' set in Worcestershire, is now also available as an audiobook. Details and a sample are on my website at www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction #books #audiobook #history #worcestershire
My book - The Arsenal Story, available from Amazon - contains many quotes from the club's history; this refers to the club's move to North London in 1913.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words
#football #footballhistory #footballwriter #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #arsenal
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words
#football #footballhistory #footballwriter #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #arsenal
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
My book - The Arsenal Story, available from Amazon - contains many quotes from the club's history; this refers to the club's move to North London in 1913.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words
#football #footballhistory #footballwriter #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #arsenal
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words
#football #footballhistory #footballwriter #footballwriting #soccer #historybooks #arsenal
Is it a good time for Aston Villa to be visiting Anfield, or will Liverpool start feeding the Slot machine again? I guess we'll find out tomorrow evening. #Villa #AstonVilla
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October 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Is it a good time for Aston Villa to be visiting Anfield, or will Liverpool start feeding the Slot machine again? I guess we'll find out tomorrow evening. #Villa #AstonVilla
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We're almost at Bonfire Night. Spurs v Chelsea doesn't usually produce any fireworks, does it? #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #TOTCHE
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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We're almost at Bonfire Night. Spurs v Chelsea doesn't usually produce any fireworks, does it? #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #TOTCHE
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Arsenal's away trips to Staffordshire and Lancashire weren't always great experiences for Arsène Wenger. How will the new title-chasing Gunners fare at Burnley on Saturday? #ARSBUR #COYG #arsenal #arsenalfc #Gunners #gooners
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History
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October 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Arsenal's away trips to Staffordshire and Lancashire weren't always great experiences for Arsène Wenger. How will the new title-chasing Gunners fare at Burnley on Saturday? #ARSBUR #COYG #arsenal #arsenalfc #Gunners #gooners
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When I was a small boy I found the Northern Lights. Sixty years later they found me again
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #malvernhills #cotswolds #westmidlands #evesham
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #malvernhills #cotswolds #westmidlands #evesham
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
When I was a small boy I found the Northern Lights. Sixty years later they found me again
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #malvernhills #cotswolds #westmidlands #evesham
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #malvernhills #cotswolds #westmidlands #evesham