💙 🇺🇦 NomadicWriter (Fritha Malcouronne) 🇺🇦 💙
@nomadicwriter.bsky.social
Writer. Home: blank page, screen or stage. Chiefly here to discuss screenwriting, film + TV. Queen of typos. Partnered by my editor-in-chief, Tiggy (cat). Lover of cake, otters, owls, hares and wildlife/conservation.
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Hello! As we’re seeing a big influx of new folk on here thought I’d reintroduce myself. Studied English Lit and creative writing at MMU; specialising in screenwriting and playwriting. Have hosted live tweets of hit BBC dramas with screenwriters/exec prods. Write TV dramas + stage plays. #ScriptSky
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15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
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Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him.
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him.
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Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Release the entire Epstein Files. Protect the victims’ identity. Name the names of perpetrators involved and prosecute every last damn one of them. That includes their enablers. This is the only way justice will do justice to the many victims of Epstein and his monstrous behaviour. Clear out the 💩
Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
February 15, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Release the entire Epstein Files. Protect the victims’ identity. Name the names of perpetrators involved and prosecute every last damn one of them. That includes their enablers. This is the only way justice will do justice to the many victims of Epstein and his monstrous behaviour. Clear out the 💩
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Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
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BREAKING NEWS: Small Otter does important small otter stuff.
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Small Otter does important small otter stuff.
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Hey I'm back! As some of you know, I experienced some scary harassment here last month when a user threatened me and the sanctuary I work for and I was shocked when they received only a 3-day suspension for that. I have now been assured that the offending account is permanently suspended, and
February 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Hey I'm back! As some of you know, I experienced some scary harassment here last month when a user threatened me and the sanctuary I work for and I was shocked when they received only a 3-day suspension for that. I have now been assured that the offending account is permanently suspended, and
Here’s a short TL cleanse 🧵 that only gets better and better. 🦭 ♥️
I saw a live birthed harbor seal pup for the first time in my life today. I thought it would be horrifying because I have a weak stomach, but it turned to UNGODLY CUTE very fast!
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Here’s a short TL cleanse 🧵 that only gets better and better. 🦭 ♥️
Babe reboot (2027).
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Babe reboot (2027).
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If you’re in a position to go one step further and support your indie bookshop and local independent electronics shop, please do. In our case our favourite truly independent bookshop is 20 miles away. Upside: we combine it by having a cuppa and treat whilst there, thus supporting another business.
Just ordered a book from my local Waterstones. Click and collect so I’ll get it on way home tonight. As cheap as Amazon. Also bought an instant camera earlier this week from Argos, cheaper than on Amazon. It’s proving very easy not to use the evil billionaire’s website. More of you should try it.
February 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
If you’re in a position to go one step further and support your indie bookshop and local independent electronics shop, please do. In our case our favourite truly independent bookshop is 20 miles away. Upside: we combine it by having a cuppa and treat whilst there, thus supporting another business.
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There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.
EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions
The agency announced it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.
www.nbcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 AM
There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.
Regarding that last repost. Have visions of Noah’s Ark floating down the middle of York with a couple llamas, seagulls, Swaledale sheep, a couple blokes dressed up as Vikings ready to do a reenactment to entertain everyone on board. Meanwhile, someone’s upset the highland cows with a roast dinner.
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Regarding that last repost. Have visions of Noah’s Ark floating down the middle of York with a couple llamas, seagulls, Swaledale sheep, a couple blokes dressed up as Vikings ready to do a reenactment to entertain everyone on board. Meanwhile, someone’s upset the highland cows with a roast dinner.
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If The Bible had been written in the North of England Noah’s Ark wouldn’t have made the edit.
It’s already rained for more than 40 days and 40 nights this year and we’re only on day 43
It’s already rained for more than 40 days and 40 nights this year and we’re only on day 43
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
If The Bible had been written in the North of England Noah’s Ark wouldn’t have made the edit.
It’s already rained for more than 40 days and 40 nights this year and we’re only on day 43
It’s already rained for more than 40 days and 40 nights this year and we’re only on day 43
Just watched ‘Becoming Victoria Wood.’ A beautiful a heartfelt tribute to a genuine comedy genius. Haven’t forgotten how devastated I felt on the day we heard of her passing. Hope she realised what an inspiration she was to so many of us, how much we loved both her writing and performances.
February 12, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Just watched ‘Becoming Victoria Wood.’ A beautiful a heartfelt tribute to a genuine comedy genius. Haven’t forgotten how devastated I felt on the day we heard of her passing. Hope she realised what an inspiration she was to so many of us, how much we loved both her writing and performances.
Healthy reminder: it’s entirely possible to make original films. Everything doesn’t have to be a remake. Arguably you cannot better *some* original films. There are plenty of screenwriters out there writing cracking original material.
#ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky #WritingCommunity
#ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky #WritingCommunity
Threads director Mick Jackson has expressed worry over the upcoming remake’s focus on finding “hope even in the most challenging of times.”
“That one phrase worried me,” he tells Empire. “Hope is not part of nuclear war.”
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
“That one phrase worried me,” he tells Empire. “Hope is not part of nuclear war.”
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Healthy reminder: it’s entirely possible to make original films. Everything doesn’t have to be a remake. Arguably you cannot better *some* original films. There are plenty of screenwriters out there writing cracking original material.
#ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky #WritingCommunity
#ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky #WritingCommunity
Truth. Got heartily sick of guys wanting to show me their ‘boner’ on Twitter. Whereas here on BlueSky I’ve had someone show me ancient bones, despite not being an archaeologist, and that’s fine be me. Bring me your bones, bring me your ancient history.
Someone told me lately "Bluesky is just like Twitter." I argued that was untrue on the basis that last time I had a Twitter account most times I got a new follower their bio said "single & looking for fun" & here when I get a new follower it tends to say something like "professor of rare moths".
February 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Truth. Got heartily sick of guys wanting to show me their ‘boner’ on Twitter. Whereas here on BlueSky I’ve had someone show me ancient bones, despite not being an archaeologist, and that’s fine be me. Bring me your bones, bring me your ancient history.
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Someone told me lately "Bluesky is just like Twitter." I argued that was untrue on the basis that last time I had a Twitter account most times I got a new follower their bio said "single & looking for fun" & here when I get a new follower it tends to say something like "professor of rare moths".
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Someone told me lately "Bluesky is just like Twitter." I argued that was untrue on the basis that last time I had a Twitter account most times I got a new follower their bio said "single & looking for fun" & here when I get a new follower it tends to say something like "professor of rare moths".
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Ireland has been more proactive in supporting writers and artists for quite sometime through their tax system. IIRC they can be exempt from paying tax on the first €50,000. Seems they’re now going further in support. Fantastic. If only our UK government would support local writers and artists.
After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Ireland has been more proactive in supporting writers and artists for quite sometime through their tax system. IIRC they can be exempt from paying tax on the first €50,000. Seems they’re now going further in support. Fantastic. If only our UK government would support local writers and artists.
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After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
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RIP Bud Cort. Harold and Maude is one of my favourite movies of all time and he’s spectacular in it. If you haven’t seen it, don’t find out anything about it. Just watch it.
February 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
RIP Bud Cort. Harold and Maude is one of my favourite movies of all time and he’s spectacular in it. If you haven’t seen it, don’t find out anything about it. Just watch it.
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This is wonderful.
Thinking it wouldn’t be necessary if artists could still profit commercially from the success of our work.
But multi billion dollar corporations decided they’d like it all for free, thanks, to offer to the public for almost nothing.
Irish taxpayers will now subsidise that.
Thinking it wouldn’t be necessary if artists could still profit commercially from the success of our work.
But multi billion dollar corporations decided they’d like it all for free, thanks, to offer to the public for almost nothing.
Irish taxpayers will now subsidise that.
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
This is wonderful.
Thinking it wouldn’t be necessary if artists could still profit commercially from the success of our work.
But multi billion dollar corporations decided they’d like it all for free, thanks, to offer to the public for almost nothing.
Irish taxpayers will now subsidise that.
Thinking it wouldn’t be necessary if artists could still profit commercially from the success of our work.
But multi billion dollar corporations decided they’d like it all for free, thanks, to offer to the public for almost nothing.
Irish taxpayers will now subsidise that.
As a Brit watching US politics from afar I’ve been impressed by @aoc.bsky.social for quite sometime. She’s incredible. Please pardon my ignorance here, but have to ask: is there any damn reason why she can’t or shouldn’t run for president or VP in 2028?
February 12, 2026 at 6:43 AM
As a Brit watching US politics from afar I’ve been impressed by @aoc.bsky.social for quite sometime. She’s incredible. Please pardon my ignorance here, but have to ask: is there any damn reason why she can’t or shouldn’t run for president or VP in 2028?
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'Otters' in ink by Jackie Morris, artist, author and illustrator who lives and works in a small cottage by the sea in Wales #WomensArt
February 12, 2026 at 5:49 AM
'Otters' in ink by Jackie Morris, artist, author and illustrator who lives and works in a small cottage by the sea in Wales #WomensArt