Rik Lonsdale
@riklonsdale.bsky.social
Writer, grower of veg, and person.
"Water and Blood", novel.
"Hotel", novella.
"Morsels of Life", micro collection.
"Vintage", co-authored stage play.
http://linktr.ee/riklonsdale https://tinyurl.com/WaterAndBlood
"Water and Blood", novel.
"Hotel", novella.
"Morsels of Life", micro collection.
"Vintage", co-authored stage play.
http://linktr.ee/riklonsdale https://tinyurl.com/WaterAndBlood
New kit. Will it help? Maybe.
July 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New kit. Will it help? Maybe.
Writing fiction. Is it hard?
I don't know, I just make it up as I go along.
I don't know, I just make it up as I go along.
December 18, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Writing fiction. Is it hard?
I don't know, I just make it up as I go along.
I don't know, I just make it up as I go along.
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Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom.
Words to Live By Number 157
Words to Live By Number 157
Patrick Freyne: I am becoming a demotivational speaker – let’s all have an averagely productive December
I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom.
Words to Live By Number 157
Words to Live By Number 157
I haven't appeared in The Guardian's list of best books again this year. I don't understand why they keep missing me out.
December 7, 2024 at 12:13 PM
I haven't appeared in The Guardian's list of best books again this year. I don't understand why they keep missing me out.
I should be writing, but my word count is already 35 today so I'm here.
December 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
I should be writing, but my word count is already 35 today so I'm here.
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On the 1st of January, the #Curae prize for writer-carers opens for a second time. The demise of twitter is making it harder to get the word out, so do share! thecuraeprize.uk There are around 7 million unpaid carers in the UK alone & Curae shines a light on the role & much more. #carers #writing
November 18, 2024 at 8:49 AM
On the 1st of January, the #Curae prize for writer-carers opens for a second time. The demise of twitter is making it harder to get the word out, so do share! thecuraeprize.uk There are around 7 million unpaid carers in the UK alone & Curae shines a light on the role & much more. #carers #writing
Pleased my collaboration and first stage play was successful. Two sold out shows in October. Poster courtesy of Rob Adams. #stageplay #theatre #performance
November 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Pleased my collaboration and first stage play was successful. Two sold out shows in October. Poster courtesy of Rob Adams. #stageplay #theatre #performance
I have to go to a meeting.
But it's in the pub so that's okay.
But it's in the pub so that's okay.
August 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM
I have to go to a meeting.
But it's in the pub so that's okay.
But it's in the pub so that's okay.
Insightful post about publication day from @charduck.bsky.social
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/book-pu...
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/book-pu...
Some honest thoughts on book publication days — charlotte duckworth studio
Publication day for your book is often the culmination of a long journey.
But what if it's not the joyful experience you were hoping for? What if you
feel a bit stressed, anxious or even flat? Bests...
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com
August 20, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Insightful post about publication day from @charduck.bsky.social
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/book-pu...
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/book-pu...
My Novella 'Hotel' was published on 30th July. The same day we rushed our daughter to A&E with a burst appendix. She's still recovering and due to fly home on Thursday.
It's been a bit full-on this last couple of weeks. #writing #writingcommunity
It's been a bit full-on this last couple of weeks. #writing #writingcommunity
August 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM
My Novella 'Hotel' was published on 30th July. The same day we rushed our daughter to A&E with a burst appendix. She's still recovering and due to fly home on Thursday.
It's been a bit full-on this last couple of weeks. #writing #writingcommunity
It's been a bit full-on this last couple of weeks. #writing #writingcommunity
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And this morning the Shed is a mossy path that leads to a green-throated gully, where kingfishers stitch the golden air, and butterflies dance in the tree canopy...
July 31, 2024 at 9:01 AM
And this morning the Shed is a mossy path that leads to a green-throated gully, where kingfishers stitch the golden air, and butterflies dance in the tree canopy...
For Christmas this year why not give my book #WaterAndBlood about all the people who die horribly. The perfect antidote to the 'seasonal jumper'. Links in my Linktree.
December 10, 2023 at 2:53 PM
For Christmas this year why not give my book #WaterAndBlood about all the people who die horribly. The perfect antidote to the 'seasonal jumper'. Links in my Linktree.
Publication of my short story collection is tomorrow and I'm excited. I may be the only one who feels this, but that's okay, still a great feeling.
November 29, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Publication of my short story collection is tomorrow and I'm excited. I may be the only one who feels this, but that's okay, still a great feeling.
My writing journey this year is summarised here.
www.riklonsdale.com/post/my-writ...
www.riklonsdale.com/post/my-writ...
My Writing Journey - Update
Morsels of Life My short story collection. Encouraged by feedback from friends both in real life and on line, I have put together a collection of fifty-five very short stories. Mostly between 500 and ...
www.riklonsdale.com
November 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM
My writing journey this year is summarised here.
www.riklonsdale.com/post/my-writ...
www.riklonsdale.com/post/my-writ...
Today was the first official 'big coat' day of the year at my house.
November 25, 2023 at 7:10 PM
Today was the first official 'big coat' day of the year at my house.
In the year 2023 isn't it time this sort of feudal bollocks was abolished.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
King’s estate to transfer £100m into ethical funds after bona vacantia revelations
Exclusive: Duchy of Lancaster changes investment policy amid questions over how money collected from dead people is used
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2023 at 12:27 PM
In the year 2023 isn't it time this sort of feudal bollocks was abolished.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
I decided to 'Nano' this year, after a five year break, and am currently at about 43k, but I've also scheduled publication of my collection of short stories 'Morsels of Life' for the 30th November.
I'm now realising how fragmented my thoughts are. But it did seem like a good idea... at the time.
I'm now realising how fragmented my thoughts are. But it did seem like a good idea... at the time.
November 25, 2023 at 12:13 PM
I decided to 'Nano' this year, after a five year break, and am currently at about 43k, but I've also scheduled publication of my collection of short stories 'Morsels of Life' for the 30th November.
I'm now realising how fragmented my thoughts are. But it did seem like a good idea... at the time.
I'm now realising how fragmented my thoughts are. But it did seem like a good idea... at the time.
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Finally have my book of short stories in my hand.
November 17, 2023 at 3:31 PM
Finally have my book of short stories in my hand.
Here is the full paperback cover of my collection of short stories out on 30th November.
November 8, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Here is the full paperback cover of my collection of short stories out on 30th November.
To Nano or not to Nano that is the question. I have a thriller that needs a comprehensive rewrite that I've been putting off for three years that would work for me.
#Nano #Nanowrimo #writing
#Nano #Nanowrimo #writing
October 31, 2023 at 3:04 PM
To Nano or not to Nano that is the question. I have a thriller that needs a comprehensive rewrite that I've been putting off for three years that would work for me.
#Nano #Nanowrimo #writing
#Nano #Nanowrimo #writing
October 28, 2023 at 7:22 PM