Peter Bennett
@pbennett.bsky.social
Writer. Novel — Liberties, available now: https://www.rymour.co.uk/liberties.html & the usual places. Extracts in New Writing Scotland 40 and other publications.
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Friends of BlueSky, meet Wallace, my wee dug that’s just joined the family.
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Friends of BlueSky, meet Wallace, my wee dug that’s just joined the family.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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And here I am on substack being interviewed about my writing ‘career’.
From 2002’s The Lodger to my latest Saltburn @renardpress.com
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From 2002’s The Lodger to my latest Saltburn @renardpress.com
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Juicy Author Interviews #8: Drew Gummerson
Drew Gummerson reveals all in his very juicy answers to my juicy questions!
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October 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
And here I am on substack being interviewed about my writing ‘career’.
From 2002’s The Lodger to my latest Saltburn @renardpress.com
substack.com/@andrewkomar...
From 2002’s The Lodger to my latest Saltburn @renardpress.com
substack.com/@andrewkomar...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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There's loads of capital L literature written by people who aren't "straight white (often older) men" and it's weird that people feel the need to pretend otherwise
October 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
There's loads of capital L literature written by people who aren't "straight white (often older) men" and it's weird that people feel the need to pretend otherwise
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Currently reading and can confirm it’s about this, among other wide and varying things. IYKYK.😄
Tomorrow!
Bookshop Day!
You know what to do!!
(Go to a bookshop…)
(Buy book…)
Bookshop Day!
You know what to do!!
(Go to a bookshop…)
(Buy book…)
It’s bookshop day on 11th October. A day to celebrate your local bookshop.
You could even go totally bananas and buy my latest, Saltburn, which is about, after all, small businesses being assailed by big business. Well, that’s one thing it’s about…
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You could even go totally bananas and buy my latest, Saltburn, which is about, after all, small businesses being assailed by big business. Well, that’s one thing it’s about…
booksaremybag.com/BookshopDay/...
October 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Currently reading and can confirm it’s about this, among other wide and varying things. IYKYK.😄
To coin a modern phrase; the content I’m here for.
Entries 1 to 43 of an ongoing project reimagining Beatles songs as old, mid century design inspired film posters.
October 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To coin a modern phrase; the content I’m here for.
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One for your diaries.
1st November I’ll be selling Saltburn and my other books at Leicester’s Local Writers Fair.
Come along. Say hello.
@renardpress.com
The fair will take place between 10am-3pm at Leicester Central Library, Bishop St, Leicester LE1 6AA
1st November I’ll be selling Saltburn and my other books at Leicester’s Local Writers Fair.
Come along. Say hello.
@renardpress.com
The fair will take place between 10am-3pm at Leicester Central Library, Bishop St, Leicester LE1 6AA
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
One for your diaries.
1st November I’ll be selling Saltburn and my other books at Leicester’s Local Writers Fair.
Come along. Say hello.
@renardpress.com
The fair will take place between 10am-3pm at Leicester Central Library, Bishop St, Leicester LE1 6AA
1st November I’ll be selling Saltburn and my other books at Leicester’s Local Writers Fair.
Come along. Say hello.
@renardpress.com
The fair will take place between 10am-3pm at Leicester Central Library, Bishop St, Leicester LE1 6AA
David Simon speaks for all writers and artists, and if he doesn’t for you, you’re part of the problem.
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
David Simon speaks for all writers and artists, and if he doesn’t for you, you’re part of the problem.
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He doesn't mind!!
October 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
He doesn't mind!!
You’ve sold me!
Our Pick of the Day is part 2 of Beanzie’s story. It’s John Fante territory, Bukowski, but set in England. There’s booze, there’s women, there’s failure, there’s mushrooms.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
You’ve sold me!
Another example of ‘artificial intelligence’ engendering a distinct *lack* of intelligence (or any semblance of basic sensitivity and emotional awareness) in most people.
Society was immeasurably stupid enough before, don’t help it plumb new depths.
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Society was immeasurably stupid enough before, don’t help it plumb new depths.
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Robin Williams’ daughter begs fans to stop sending her AI videos of late father: ‘Just stop doing this to him’ — The Independent
‘You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings,’ Zelda Williams says
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October 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Another example of ‘artificial intelligence’ engendering a distinct *lack* of intelligence (or any semblance of basic sensitivity and emotional awareness) in most people.
Society was immeasurably stupid enough before, don’t help it plumb new depths.
apple.news/AHwdV1XomTFe...
Society was immeasurably stupid enough before, don’t help it plumb new depths.
apple.news/AHwdV1XomTFe...
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Some brilliant writing from Mark Burrow today - a nerve-racking tale of the grind. Enjoy!
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October 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Some brilliant writing from Mark Burrow today - a nerve-racking tale of the grind. Enjoy!
www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...
www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...
The alt-right nerds and incels finally having their day in the sun, I see — tbf, they did warn us it was coming.
October 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The alt-right nerds and incels finally having their day in the sun, I see — tbf, they did warn us it was coming.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Fuck all hidden about it.
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Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police — BBC News
Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that
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October 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Fuck all hidden about it.
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Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
September 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
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Next month, I'll be chatting to the mighty Stuart Neville for #BookWeekNI and @librariesni.bsky.social - beyond excited!
Do come along!
Do come along!
September 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Next month, I'll be chatting to the mighty Stuart Neville for #BookWeekNI and @librariesni.bsky.social - beyond excited!
Do come along!
Do come along!
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Lovely to see Elaine Sinclair from Daydreams Bookshop celebrated as a bookshop hero in @thebookseller.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Lovely to see Elaine Sinclair from Daydreams Bookshop celebrated as a bookshop hero in @thebookseller.com
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This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky
And here’s the link for tickets:
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Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett
Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!
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September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky
And here’s the link for tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett
Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM