Martin
@thompmartin.bsky.social
Geek, sometime writer and sometime artist. Gender non-conforming. My references to gender and body regeneration are all in jest. World's okayist cosplayer. He/Him
I had to wait until after 6pm to use the Internet and only if someone wasn't on the phone.
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 10, 2026 at 12:49 AM
I had to wait until after 6pm to use the Internet and only if someone wasn't on the phone.
What was your #ChildhoodCinema?
I vaguely remember going to the cinema in Bexleyheath and in my teenage years it was more the Bromley Odeon but for a long time it was here in Sidcup
I vaguely remember going to the cinema in Bexleyheath and in my teenage years it was more the Bromley Odeon but for a long time it was here in Sidcup
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
What was your #ChildhoodCinema?
I vaguely remember going to the cinema in Bexleyheath and in my teenage years it was more the Bromley Odeon but for a long time it was here in Sidcup
I vaguely remember going to the cinema in Bexleyheath and in my teenage years it was more the Bromley Odeon but for a long time it was here in Sidcup
This week: busters, plumbers, slashing and shredding #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
January 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
This week: busters, plumbers, slashing and shredding #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
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"Thank you for calling The Void. Your scream is very important to The Void but right now it's overwhelmed. If you could please leave your scream at the beep The Void will accept it as soon as possible. Thank you. "
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM
"Thank you for calling The Void. Your scream is very important to The Void but right now it's overwhelmed. If you could please leave your scream at the beep The Void will accept it as soon as possible. Thank you. "
Ghostbusters II was an interesting rewatch. The shine has come off a bit but I'll always remember it for Vigo scaring me as a youngster (although that painting moved less than I remember) and for all the paraphernalia surrounding it.
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Ghostbusters II was an interesting rewatch. The shine has come off a bit but I'll always remember it for Vigo scaring me as a youngster (although that painting moved less than I remember) and for all the paraphernalia surrounding it.
I'm intrigued by the idea of Starfleet Academy but the trailer wasn't that inspiring so we'll have to see what it's like. I've already spotted a cosplay idea though.
January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I'm intrigued by the idea of Starfleet Academy but the trailer wasn't that inspiring so we'll have to see what it's like. I've already spotted a cosplay idea though.
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Continuing my tradition of many years of doing a new painting of David Bowie for the day of his birthday. This year, a piece inspired by the iconic cover photo for his 1973 album, "Aladdin Sane."
January 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Continuing my tradition of many years of doing a new painting of David Bowie for the day of his birthday. This year, a piece inspired by the iconic cover photo for his 1973 album, "Aladdin Sane."
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something a bit different for devil number seven #365devils
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
something a bit different for devil number seven #365devils
Me trying to appear cool.
January 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Me trying to appear cool.
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an incredible window from the Church of St John in Whitbourne, Herefordshire
January 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
an incredible window from the Church of St John in Whitbourne, Herefordshire
#NowWatching Spinal Tap II: The End Continues #FilmSky
a man with a beard is standing next to folding chairs
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January 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
#NowWatching Spinal Tap II: The End Continues #FilmSky
#NowWatching The Super Mario Bros. Movie #FilmSky
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January 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#NowWatching The Super Mario Bros. Movie #FilmSky
#NowWatching Ghostbusters II #FilmSky
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January 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
#NowWatching Ghostbusters II #FilmSky
"Two lads that thought there was no more behind,
But such a day tomorrow as today,
And to be boy eternal." - The Winter's Tale #ShakespeareSunday
But such a day tomorrow as today,
And to be boy eternal." - The Winter's Tale #ShakespeareSunday
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
"Two lads that thought there was no more behind,
But such a day tomorrow as today,
And to be boy eternal." - The Winter's Tale #ShakespeareSunday
But such a day tomorrow as today,
And to be boy eternal." - The Winter's Tale #ShakespeareSunday
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We're calling for submissions to the Black Archive from disabled authors and authors of colour, who we know have been underrepresented in the range.
Please spread this as widely as you can, as we want it to reach as many eligible authors as possible. Thank you.
obversebooks.co.uk/blackarchive...
Please spread this as widely as you can, as we want it to reach as many eligible authors as possible. Thank you.
obversebooks.co.uk/blackarchive...
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We're calling for submissions to the Black Archive from disabled authors and authors of colour, who we know have been underrepresented in the range.
Please spread this as widely as you can, as we want it to reach as many eligible authors as possible. Thank you.
obversebooks.co.uk/blackarchive...
Please spread this as widely as you can, as we want it to reach as many eligible authors as possible. Thank you.
obversebooks.co.uk/blackarchive...
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The real reason we have January
![Ancient Rome. KING POMPILIUS, the second king of Rome, is reclining dramatically on his chaise longue, fingers on temples, near to an amphora of WINE. His slave, SPIRO, is nearby.
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POMPILIUS:
Hey, Spiro...
3
POMPILIUS:
Hey, *Spiro*…
SPIRO:
Yes, King Pompilius?
4
POMPILIUS:
I was just thinking like…
I hope you’re not planning on giving me any of that *wine*…
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SPIRO:
Would you like some wine, sir?
POMPILIUS:
NO!
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POMPILIUS:
Haven’t I told you Spiro, I’m *doing dry January*?
SPIRO:
Quite a few times, sir.
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POMPILIUS:
I mean it’s doing my head in but I feel sooo healthy for it y'know?
SPIRO:
Yes sir you’ve mentioned that too
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SPIRO:
Sir - may I ask… what is dry January?
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POMPILIUS:
It’s a thing where you don’t drink all January.
SPIRO:
and what is… January?
POMPILIUS:
It’s a new month I made up.
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SPIRO:
You made up a new month
POMPILIUS:
Yeah, two actually.
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[Pompilus produces a scroll with the Roman two-faced god JANUS drawn on it]
POMPILIUS:
This one’s January, I named it after Janus who has two faces
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POMPILIUS:
so he can tell as many people as possible that he’s-
SPIRO:
…doing dry January, yes
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January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The real reason we have January
This week: BB Guns, Babysitters, Bob Cratchit and Benoit Blanc #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
January 2, 2026 at 10:26 PM
This week: BB Guns, Babysitters, Bob Cratchit and Benoit Blanc #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Going into 2026 like...
January 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Going into 2026 like...
#NowWatching Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery #FilmSky
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January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
#NowWatching Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery #FilmSky
Yup really enjoyed that. Good ending.
Happy Stranger Things finale day to all who celebrate
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January 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Yup really enjoyed that. Good ending.
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Today we’re launching Jayce’s Fighting Ships of Wolf 359
A project that began as an idea and became something much bigger: a community-run act of creativity.
The book is now public. It’s yours.
tranquility.press/jayces-fight...
A project that began as an idea and became something much bigger: a community-run act of creativity.
The book is now public. It’s yours.
tranquility.press/jayces-fight...
January 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Today we’re launching Jayce’s Fighting Ships of Wolf 359
A project that began as an idea and became something much bigger: a community-run act of creativity.
The book is now public. It’s yours.
tranquility.press/jayces-fight...
A project that began as an idea and became something much bigger: a community-run act of creativity.
The book is now public. It’s yours.
tranquility.press/jayces-fight...
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Happy Stranger Things finale day to all who celebrate
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January 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Happy Stranger Things finale day to all who celebrate
So i thought i would leave my job this year but I'm still here. It's been ups and downs really. I travelled to Italy which was cool but more of a long panic attack than a trip, but it taught me a few things about myself. Barely had a holiday this year. Still I got back into cosplay a bit though
January 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
So i thought i would leave my job this year but I'm still here. It's been ups and downs really. I travelled to Italy which was cool but more of a long panic attack than a trip, but it taught me a few things about myself. Barely had a holiday this year. Still I got back into cosplay a bit though
First selfie of 2025 vs Last selfie of 2025
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
First selfie of 2025 vs Last selfie of 2025