Sadie Maskery
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Functions adequately.
New poetry published by Red Ogre, 'The Usual Apologies '
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYVL2PZC )
Short story collection coming with Acid Bath Press later in the year. May contain smut.
New poetry published by Red Ogre, 'The Usual Apologies '
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYVL2PZC )
Short story collection coming with Acid Bath Press later in the year. May contain smut.
Pinned
Btw - I write poetry, used to sing (jazz mainly, if you ask I will email you SO many wavs), and attempt to sketch. I have a book of stories coming out next year, but don't have a brain that can write long stuff. I've lived in Scotland with family for 30 years, still sound like Mary Poppins.
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Released 7 Dec 1973, the album Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes. The band decided to produce a double album containing four side-long tracks, based on the 4 bodies of Hindu shastras text, ranging between 18 and 21 minutes. It made No.1 in the UK and No.6 in the US & was certified gold. #Yes
December 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Released 7 Dec 1973, the album Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes. The band decided to produce a double album containing four side-long tracks, based on the 4 bodies of Hindu shastras text, ranging between 18 and 21 minutes. It made No.1 in the UK and No.6 in the US & was certified gold. #Yes
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I used to think BlueSky was an impossible platform to sell books, and I know many authors give up. I only stayed because I like to hang out here.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
December 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I used to think BlueSky was an impossible platform to sell books, and I know many authors give up. I only stayed because I like to hang out here.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
OMG I was shortlisted for that! A beautiful prize, the best prize
I am pleased to announce that I have been awarded the coveted NFL Poetry Prize.
December 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
OMG I was shortlisted for that! A beautiful prize, the best prize
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Someone just asked me how to make #poetrycommunity connections. So I'm reposting all my starter packs about #poetsonbluesky starting with this starter pack of poets seeking a publisher for their collection. Please follow, share, repost. Thank you! #booksky #poetry
December 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Someone just asked me how to make #poetrycommunity connections. So I'm reposting all my starter packs about #poetsonbluesky starting with this starter pack of poets seeking a publisher for their collection. Please follow, share, repost. Thank you! #booksky #poetry
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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We should put together a list of books you can buy this Christmas from authors who were robbed and had their careers sabotaged* by Unbound.
(*What makes me forever angry is that it's about so much more than money. You'd think people who read would be better at empathy and understanding.)
(*What makes me forever angry is that it's about so much more than money. You'd think people who read would be better at empathy and understanding.)
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We should put together a list of books you can buy this Christmas from authors who were robbed and had their careers sabotaged* by Unbound.
(*What makes me forever angry is that it's about so much more than money. You'd think people who read would be better at empathy and understanding.)
(*What makes me forever angry is that it's about so much more than money. You'd think people who read would be better at empathy and understanding.)
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December 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Cousin!
Just received my DNA results and apparently my lineage an be traced back to a quaint bookstore on a cobblestone side street in Edinburgh that doubles as a café and triples as a cat rescue.
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Cousin!
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Just received my DNA results and apparently my lineage an be traced back to a quaint bookstore on a cobblestone side street in Edinburgh that doubles as a café and triples as a cat rescue.
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just received my DNA results and apparently my lineage an be traced back to a quaint bookstore on a cobblestone side street in Edinburgh that doubles as a café and triples as a cat rescue.
Naturally I spent all of last night replaying every awkward conversation, mistake and general impressions of loathsomeness I imposed on people lol #ButTheMincePiesWereAce
December 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Naturally I spent all of last night replaying every awkward conversation, mistake and general impressions of loathsomeness I imposed on people lol #ButTheMincePiesWereAce
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Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck!
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
Writing & Poetry Competitions & Submissions – December 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
www.thisiswordbox.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck!
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
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I do not write much but there is not a day goes by that I do not think of you.
December 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I do not write much but there is not a day goes by that I do not think of you.
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ANNOUNCING: ISSUE TEN!
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
ANNOUNCING: ISSUE TEN!
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
@extrateethmag.bsky.social OMBGG* That was a splendid evening, bewildered and enchanted to be allowed to be part of it. Issue 10 is a stunning thing. And @portybooks.bsky.social is a wonderful haven.
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@extrateethmag.bsky.social OMBGG* That was a splendid evening, bewildered and enchanted to be allowed to be part of it. Issue 10 is a stunning thing. And @portybooks.bsky.social is a wonderful haven.
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Our latest episode is a return to North Yorkshire. We stood on the beach, listening to the sea and watched the light fade.
Episode 287 - Dusk on Boggle Hole beach (45 mins)
Perfect solitary quiet from a quiet place.
> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nyi4f-...
Episode 287 - Dusk on Boggle Hole beach (45 mins)
Perfect solitary quiet from a quiet place.
> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nyi4f-...
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Our latest episode is a return to North Yorkshire. We stood on the beach, listening to the sea and watched the light fade.
Episode 287 - Dusk on Boggle Hole beach (45 mins)
Perfect solitary quiet from a quiet place.
> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nyi4f-...
Episode 287 - Dusk on Boggle Hole beach (45 mins)
Perfect solitary quiet from a quiet place.
> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nyi4f-...
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Spring, summer and autumn are the party seasons for trees but winter is when you really get to know them as people.
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Spring, summer and autumn are the party seasons for trees but winter is when you really get to know them as people.
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2026 Applications are open! Apply here freefringe.org.uk/take-part/
Take Part – PBH's Free Fringe
Looking for an Edinburgh Fringe venue? Although our roots are in Comedy, we have expanded in the last few years to include Theatre, Spoken Word, Cabaret, Children’s Shows ,Music, Science & Rationalism...
freefringe.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
2026 Applications are open! Apply here freefringe.org.uk/take-part/
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First day of the advent calender. What's behind the door?
It's the Abyss!
*Stares*
It's the Abyss!
*Stares*
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
First day of the advent calender. What's behind the door?
It's the Abyss!
*Stares*
It's the Abyss!
*Stares*
AMAZING!!!
IT'S PUBLICATION DAY!
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
FICTION
Charlotte Haley
Elle Nash
Donal McLaughlin
Angela Sun
Ore Dada
@saccharinequeen.bsky.social
Sumayya Usmani
Katie Huttlestone
NONFICTION
Giselle Cory
Tara McEvoy
Miriam Guastalla
NS Nuseibeh
ART
Natasha Russell
VISUALS AND DESIGN
Esther Clayton
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
AMAZING!!!
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Black Friday is basically bollocks and small businesses deserve your support.
I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Black Friday is basically bollocks and small businesses deserve your support.
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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I am not going to dive into the back and forth on piracy. I have a side, you can guess what it is.
But I will say one thing: if you get the books from your library, you're still not paying for it and the author does get compensated.
But I will say one thing: if you get the books from your library, you're still not paying for it and the author does get compensated.
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I am not going to dive into the back and forth on piracy. I have a side, you can guess what it is.
But I will say one thing: if you get the books from your library, you're still not paying for it and the author does get compensated.
But I will say one thing: if you get the books from your library, you're still not paying for it and the author does get compensated.
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It's here but not been updated since it was uploaded www.flickr.com/photos/kaput...
Edinburgh Charity Shop Map
A London Underground "tube style" walking map of charity shops in Edinburgh.
www.flickr.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It's here but not been updated since it was uploaded www.flickr.com/photos/kaput...
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On this day, 23 November, in 1585, Thomas Tallis, arguably the greatest ever English composer, died.
By way of commemoration, here’s his wonderful Suscipe Quaeso
By way of commemoration, here’s his wonderful Suscipe Quaeso
Suscipe quaeso
YouTube video by The Sixteen - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
On this day, 23 November, in 1585, Thomas Tallis, arguably the greatest ever English composer, died.
By way of commemoration, here’s his wonderful Suscipe Quaeso
By way of commemoration, here’s his wonderful Suscipe Quaeso
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle