Meta have stolen Chill, Shiver, Darker Ends and For My Sins and used them without my permission. This represents years of work. I’ve written a letter to AI companies telling them they have no right to use my work.

Today I have been mostly under Nan the Border Terrier

Starring Paddy the Poodle and a border terrier called Nan (after Nan Shepherd, author of The Living Mountain). Trit trot trit…

RIP David Lynch. I remember the night #twinpeaks first aired, and seeing this image on the screen for the first time, hearing that eerie music. I’d never seen anything like it before. Agent Coop hanging upside down while using a dictaphone for Diane, who never appears. #davidlynch

Noticing reflections and shadows at @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social today - visiting the #derekjarman exhibition

Cold winter afternoons where the sun barely rises. Fascinated by the shapes and patterns while they lasted - ostrich feathers, and fading house backs #winterlandscapes

If you’re looking for a perfect seasonal read, Chill published by @discoverkelpies.bsky.social - the guests are gathered in the drawing room on Xmas Eve, cut off by blizzards, when Samual sees a figure in the mirror. #booksforchristmas #gothicnovel #mystery

A freezing foggy walk at the University after work (Paddy was a bit grumpy with people at the office) then home to a milky spicy yogi tea. Don’t ask - my current fad.