Russell Smith
@rswings.bsky.social
JMS PhD scholar at University of Glasgow, and still figuring that out. Multi-nerd comprising history bits, gaming, writing and a few toys too.
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Was a pleasure to speak about #Heiresses @bridportarts.bsky.social with @malikalnasir.bsky.social - author of “Searching For My Slave Roots” and @paullashmar.bsky.social author of “Drax of Drax Hall“. So many synergies between our work. And some fascinating insights from the audience too…
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Was a pleasure to speak about #Heiresses @bridportarts.bsky.social with @malikalnasir.bsky.social - author of “Searching For My Slave Roots” and @paullashmar.bsky.social author of “Drax of Drax Hall“. So many synergies between our work. And some fascinating insights from the audience too…
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Milford Bursaries:
Funded Places for SF Writers of Colour September 2026!!
We have two bursaries available.
Apply before 30 Nov. All necessary info here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm
Funded Places for SF Writers of Colour September 2026!!
We have two bursaries available.
Apply before 30 Nov. All necessary info here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm
Milford Bursaries for Writers of Colour
www.milfordsf.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Milford Bursaries:
Funded Places for SF Writers of Colour September 2026!!
We have two bursaries available.
Apply before 30 Nov. All necessary info here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm
Funded Places for SF Writers of Colour September 2026!!
We have two bursaries available.
Apply before 30 Nov. All necessary info here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm
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Wishing Project Hanuman and Stewart Hotston a very happy book birthday!
And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!
And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Wishing Project Hanuman and Stewart Hotston a very happy book birthday!
And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!
And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!
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We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University.
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University.
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
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Pre-order Luna Novella 2026! In This City, Where it rains by
@lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎
www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella
@lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎
www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pre-order Luna Novella 2026! In This City, Where it rains by
@lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎
www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella
@lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎
www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella
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If you're @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social my new novel, Project Hanuman, is launching there two weeks early.
@aptshadow.bsky.social called it 'A gem, breathtaking in scope and concept, pushing the boundaries of the genre.'
#scifi #projecthanuman @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social called it 'A gem, breathtaking in scope and concept, pushing the boundaries of the genre.'
#scifi #projecthanuman @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
If you're @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social my new novel, Project Hanuman, is launching there two weeks early.
@aptshadow.bsky.social called it 'A gem, breathtaking in scope and concept, pushing the boundaries of the genre.'
#scifi #projecthanuman @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social called it 'A gem, breathtaking in scope and concept, pushing the boundaries of the genre.'
#scifi #projecthanuman @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
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It's important to focus on who won, not who did not.
Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It's important to focus on who won, not who did not.
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Project Hanuman has its launch at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social two weeks before it's in shops. There will be cake, wine and merch. 2pm on the Friday of the convention (31st October).
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Project Hanuman has its launch at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social two weeks before it's in shops. There will be cake, wine and merch. 2pm on the Friday of the convention (31st October).
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
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FREE #Heiresses event in #Edinburgh TONIGHT!
Wednesday 1st October, 5.30pm: The Studio, Nicolson Square Venues, 25 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BX, in conversation with Dr Désha Osborne, who is writing a literary history of the Scottish presence inSt Vincent and the Grenadines: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heiresses-...
Heiresses, Caribbean Slavery and Scotland
Heiresses, Caribbean Slavery and Scotland: Dr Miranda Kaufmann in conversation with Dr Désha Osborne
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
FREE #Heiresses event in #Edinburgh TONIGHT!
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A shout-out to the game developers whose characters I drew for this year's @adventurex.bsky.social 🧵
August 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A shout-out to the game developers whose characters I drew for this year's @adventurex.bsky.social 🧵
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Also of interest to @crer-scotland.bsky.social @sghetorg.bsky.social @lostglasgow.bsky.social @pastglasgow.co.uk @sit-gsa.bsky.social @rswings.bsky.social @bigchangecharity.bsky.social
Please share with relevant networks, ta.
Please share with relevant networks, ta.
August 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Also of interest to @crer-scotland.bsky.social @sghetorg.bsky.social @lostglasgow.bsky.social @pastglasgow.co.uk @sit-gsa.bsky.social @rswings.bsky.social @bigchangecharity.bsky.social
Please share with relevant networks, ta.
Please share with relevant networks, ta.
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@ramseycampbell.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @stephengallagher.co.uk @rachel-v-green.bsky.social @rswings.bsky.social @melisfluous.bsky.social @liamjhogan.bsky.social @jendiagammon.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Fascinating.
So. The Pinkertons.
That news item that went around yesterday about Emily Blunt playing Kate Warne? It's from four years ago. Last solid news about the Kate Warne biopic was from 2023. It seems clear that the movie is trapped in development hell and won't ever appear. Which is a good thing.
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That news item that went around yesterday about Emily Blunt playing Kate Warne? It's from four years ago. Last solid news about the Kate Warne biopic was from 2023. It seems clear that the movie is trapped in development hell and won't ever appear. Which is a good thing.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Fascinating.
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Just 18 reviews away from the Magic 500. Just putting that out there for no reason at all.
(Please leave a nice review)
(Please leave a nice review)
June 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Just 18 reviews away from the Magic 500. Just putting that out there for no reason at all.
(Please leave a nice review)
(Please leave a nice review)
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'at a moment when fascism is once again a mainstream ideology on the continent, it also offers a timely opportunity to reflect on what this victory meant for those who lived not in, but under Europe; how many of those who fought have been written out of the story; and why it matters now.'
On VE Day, remember the war – but can we resolve to honour all who fought in it? | Gary Younge
The heroism of soldiers from India, Africa and the Caribbean is too often airbrushed, as is the struggle of those who resisted colonial powers, says writer and sociology professor Gary Younge
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
'at a moment when fascism is once again a mainstream ideology on the continent, it also offers a timely opportunity to reflect on what this victory meant for those who lived not in, but under Europe; how many of those who fought have been written out of the story; and why it matters now.'
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Fancy an IWTTO! goodie bag AND to raise money for trans rights at the same time?
I Want That Twink Obliterated!
Auction item 'I Want That Twink Obliterated!' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Fancy an IWTTO! goodie bag AND to raise money for trans rights at the same time?
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Massive congratulations to our Jenni Coutts on winning the Best Artist award for her cover of Nova Scotia 2 at the BSFAs this weekend!
Get your copy of Nova Scotia 2 here: www.amazon.co.uk/Nova-Scotia-...
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Get your copy of Nova Scotia 2 here: www.amazon.co.uk/Nova-Scotia-...
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Left to right: publisher Francesca T. Barbini of Luna Press, Best Artist Award Winner Jenni Coutts and Editor Neil Williamson for Nova Scotia 2! Congrats to Jenni & well done all!
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @easterconuk.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @easterconuk.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Massive congratulations to our Jenni Coutts on winning the Best Artist award for her cover of Nova Scotia 2 at the BSFAs this weekend!
Get your copy of Nova Scotia 2 here: www.amazon.co.uk/Nova-Scotia-...
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Get your copy of Nova Scotia 2 here: www.amazon.co.uk/Nova-Scotia-...
@jennicoutts.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
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An opportunity for a Lecturer in Ethics to come and work in my School. (It’s a three-year cover post.)
Lecturer in Ethics at University of Sheffield
Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in Ethics. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
March 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
An opportunity for a Lecturer in Ethics to come and work in my School. (It’s a three-year cover post.)
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It's not all about chasing word counts, says @rswings.bsky.social: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
Meanwhile, creativity in companionship got the job done for @danhanly.com: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
Meanwhile, creativity in companionship got the job done for @danhanly.com: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
March 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's not all about chasing word counts, says @rswings.bsky.social: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
Meanwhile, creativity in companionship got the job done for @danhanly.com: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
Meanwhile, creativity in companionship got the job done for @danhanly.com: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...
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Featuring the views of panellists @dcartwriter.bsky.social, @rswings.bsky.social, @julietemckenna.bsky.social, @thomasdlee.bsky.social and Chris Hawton (aka my other half).
@aknighton.bsky.social takes his mind back to Fantasycon 2024, consults his notes, and brings us this debrief from the panel on working with Arthurian legends.
britishfantasysociety.org/writing-from...
britishfantasysociety.org/writing-from...
February 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Featuring the views of panellists @dcartwriter.bsky.social, @rswings.bsky.social, @julietemckenna.bsky.social, @thomasdlee.bsky.social and Chris Hawton (aka my other half).
Found my way to a history podcast - a link for those this may be of interest to.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5A...
Uncovering Unsung Heroes: African & Caribbean RAF Volunteers in World Wars
YouTube video by Berkshire Hall & Epping Press
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Found my way to a history podcast - a link for those this may be of interest to.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5A...
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It's December! That means it's time for my Great Present Ideas thread!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
December 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM
It's December! That means it's time for my Great Present Ideas thread!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
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Them: keep politics out of books/ book spaces.
Me: soaks Countess in the history of colonialism in the Caribbean says get out with your chosen one trope, what happens to actual revolutionaries in real life and hands it to you
All books are political. Mine is "balls out"
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Me: soaks Countess in the history of colonialism in the Caribbean says get out with your chosen one trope, what happens to actual revolutionaries in real life and hands it to you
All books are political. Mine is "balls out"
ecwpress.com/products/cou...
Countess
A queer Caribbean COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO in which a betrayed captain is set on a journey of revenge against the interplanetary empire that has subjugated her people for generations.
ecwpress.com
November 23, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Them: keep politics out of books/ book spaces.
Me: soaks Countess in the history of colonialism in the Caribbean says get out with your chosen one trope, what happens to actual revolutionaries in real life and hands it to you
All books are political. Mine is "balls out"
ecwpress.com/products/cou...
Me: soaks Countess in the history of colonialism in the Caribbean says get out with your chosen one trope, what happens to actual revolutionaries in real life and hands it to you
All books are political. Mine is "balls out"
ecwpress.com/products/cou...
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We have a super-exciting industry-sponsored JMS project on cancer therapy available with Dr David France in our School of Chemistry tinyurl.com/m4asfm2m .
We are keen to hear from all Black UK students thinking about PhD study in this area!
#BlackinChemistry #BlackinSTEM
We are keen to hear from all Black UK students thinking about PhD study in this area!
#BlackinChemistry #BlackinSTEM
November 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM
We have a super-exciting industry-sponsored JMS project on cancer therapy available with Dr David France in our School of Chemistry tinyurl.com/m4asfm2m .
We are keen to hear from all Black UK students thinking about PhD study in this area!
#BlackinChemistry #BlackinSTEM
We are keen to hear from all Black UK students thinking about PhD study in this area!
#BlackinChemistry #BlackinSTEM
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Our 4th round of applications for the JMS PhD Scholarships is live! 12 Scholarships are available for Black UK students in any research area in which the University can offer supervision! Register your interest at forms.office.com/e/WLa5FJWber .
November 21, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Our 4th round of applications for the JMS PhD Scholarships is live! 12 Scholarships are available for Black UK students in any research area in which the University can offer supervision! Register your interest at forms.office.com/e/WLa5FJWber .