I haven't read it and had no inclination to see the film - it all sounded a bit 'schmaltzy' for me. You'd think the publishers would at least do some investigations re a story (and film) before going to print etc.... sigh.... ah well, perhaps they can pay back all their debts now.

Yes, I'm a big fan of Mary Doria Russell. She's been posting her outrage about Trump non-stop since he was elected.

I found this post with your name on it, reposted to author Mary Doria Russell's Facebook page (I follow her)... that's how I found you here on bluesky just now.

OMG did she. So sorry she said such a vile thing about your amazing brother. She recently described okaying the new huge Defence Budget as like 'giving birth'... And we wonder why Andrea resorted to certain language eh.

Yes, it will be delicious - home-made - fresh out of the oven - spicy, fruity and freshly baked is no substitute for toasted chaff. Both versions of course require lashings of butter.

Yep,I agree - make my own buns - supermarket buns get toasted because they lack flavour.

As someone who makes their own hot cross buns I'm in total agreement with this genuinely unpopular take!