Alizon Robertson
@alizonrobertson.bsky.social
Aged reader and writer of crime fiction and ghost stories. Querying The Lantern Bearers and writing new work in progress- The Lost Boys of Starling Farm. Recovering academic. Lefty punk pensioner with allotment. Likes a rant about social justice!
This is a great article.
I love Patrick Freyne's writing anyway (his essay collection is one of the funniest things you'll ever read) & he's right on the money here. ⬇️
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
December 15, 2024 at 11:21 AM
This is a great article.
It's a foul afternoon but I've finished work and I'm going to cosy up with my knitting and a podcast and then a dip into my book which I HAVE to finish before I watch the series.
December 5, 2024 at 2:57 PM
It's a foul afternoon but I've finished work and I'm going to cosy up with my knitting and a podcast and then a dip into my book which I HAVE to finish before I watch the series.
Oh, this poem. 😢
New poem! "We Tried Beating Time to Death" by Abu Bakr Sadiq! www.uncannymagazine.com/article/we-t...
December 4, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Oh, this poem. 😢
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The situation: My hardworking stepson has been offered an interview for Law at Oxford. He is the only applicant at his large comprehensive to apply & achieve this. The school cannot help him prepare 😭 Can anyone here offer to help/ chat to him? Msg below & I will follow for DM 🙏🏾🤞🏾
December 4, 2024 at 11:07 AM
The situation: My hardworking stepson has been offered an interview for Law at Oxford. He is the only applicant at his large comprehensive to apply & achieve this. The school cannot help him prepare 😭 Can anyone here offer to help/ chat to him? Msg below & I will follow for DM 🙏🏾🤞🏾
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1. The implicit deal behind Starmerism was this: you might not like what he stands for (or fails to stand for), but at least he knows how to win elections. If you want the Tories out, he’s your only hope.
But now? It’s as if he’s going out of his way to lose in 2029. 🧵
But now? It’s as if he’s going out of his way to lose in 2029. 🧵
November 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM
1. The implicit deal behind Starmerism was this: you might not like what he stands for (or fails to stand for), but at least he knows how to win elections. If you want the Tories out, he’s your only hope.
But now? It’s as if he’s going out of his way to lose in 2029. 🧵
But now? It’s as if he’s going out of his way to lose in 2029. 🧵
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Took their time... but finally.
And I think we will need to keep pushing the UK to align with European values rather than US values over the coming years.
And I think we will need to keep pushing the UK to align with European values rather than US values over the coming years.
BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
November 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Took their time... but finally.
And I think we will need to keep pushing the UK to align with European values rather than US values over the coming years.
And I think we will need to keep pushing the UK to align with European values rather than US values over the coming years.
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Leeds has a fully funded scholarship program for undergraduate and Masters study for Gaza students.
**Tell Everyone**
www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scho...
**Tell Everyone**
www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scho...
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
We offer scholarships for citizens of Gaza who have been displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region and are living in a different country (outside of the UK).
www.leeds.ac.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Leeds has a fully funded scholarship program for undergraduate and Masters study for Gaza students.
**Tell Everyone**
www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scho...
**Tell Everyone**
www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scho...
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A big hello to all new book-loving Bluesky-ers!
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
a white door with a hole in it that looks like a hole in a wall
ALT: a white door with a hole in it that looks like a hole in a wall
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November 19, 2024 at 11:47 AM
A big hello to all new book-loving Bluesky-ers!
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
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To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
a man wearing a floral sweater says " and good luck with that "
ALT: a man wearing a floral sweater says " and good luck with that "
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November 13, 2024 at 9:09 AM
To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
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Fuck yeah Bluesky
November 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Fuck yeah Bluesky
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If you click the three lines > Settings > Add Account. You can add another and switch between the two easily here :)
November 16, 2024 at 2:20 PM
If you click the three lines > Settings > Add Account. You can add another and switch between the two easily here :)
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I've seen a few people still searching, so here's the Directory 🤩
If youre still looking for your tribe, here’s a directory of hundreds of starter packs covering all interests and searchable by keyword. Repost and check it out.
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
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November 15, 2024 at 9:12 AM
I've seen a few people still searching, so here's the Directory 🤩
This is great news. Last year's Harrogate Crime Writing Festival was brilliant. With Mick Herron at the helm it's going to be epic! Booked my cheap digs yesterday now waiting for tickets to be on sale. Maybe I will have an agent by then too. harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/news/slow-ho...
Slow Horses creator Mick Herron to Chair Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025
Slow Horses creator Mick Herron to Chair Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025 Harrogate International Festivals has announced highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling thriller...
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November 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
This is great news. Last year's Harrogate Crime Writing Festival was brilliant. With Mick Herron at the helm it's going to be epic! Booked my cheap digs yesterday now waiting for tickets to be on sale. Maybe I will have an agent by then too. harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/news/slow-ho...