George Penney
@georgepenney.bsky.social
Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. 🌈
https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney
https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney
The latter, but the former is leaving me with a big smile too😁
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The latter, but the former is leaving me with a big smile too😁
Awesome! Thank you😊
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Awesome! Thank you😊
😊🌻💐Thank you! Sending the biggest warmest vibes your way today.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
😊🌻💐Thank you! Sending the biggest warmest vibes your way today.
I hear you. Editors make the writing work. All respect😊🌻
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I hear you. Editors make the writing work. All respect😊🌻
* Also - stationery. I saw it the minute I posted it. It lives there now. Taunting me. Dancing on the spot. Possibly throwing pens on the ground in a slightly belligerent manner.
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
* Also - stationery. I saw it the minute I posted it. It lives there now. Taunting me. Dancing on the spot. Possibly throwing pens on the ground in a slightly belligerent manner.
It's next level wonderful having one here.
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
It's next level wonderful having one here.
😂😂😂 There was bound to be a typo somewhere. I haven't slept for around 48 hours. Delirium is setting in and it's quite a fun place to be right now.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
😂😂😂 There was bound to be a typo somewhere. I haven't slept for around 48 hours. Delirium is setting in and it's quite a fun place to be right now.
We're not guaranteeing that buying author direct is going to mean you always find a parking spot/spare seat on public transport, or trigger a spontaneous shower of sparkles but it might. 😊
Also, thank you to everyone who's gotten a copy already. You guys are phenomenal!
Also, thank you to everyone who's gotten a copy already. You guys are phenomenal!
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We're not guaranteeing that buying author direct is going to mean you always find a parking spot/spare seat on public transport, or trigger a spontaneous shower of sparkles but it might. 😊
Also, thank you to everyone who's gotten a copy already. You guys are phenomenal!
Also, thank you to everyone who's gotten a copy already. You guys are phenomenal!
If you'd like a copy of Tiny Moments of Joy, you can get one here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(All prices on our website, including shipping are in NZD, so will be quite a bit less in USD, Euro and GBP.)
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(All prices on our website, including shipping are in NZD, so will be quite a bit less in USD, Euro and GBP.)
Tiny Moments of Joy | Swashbuckler Press
Delightful moments captured from people watching in a small city in Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.swashbucklerpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
If you'd like a copy of Tiny Moments of Joy, you can get one here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(All prices on our website, including shipping are in NZD, so will be quite a bit less in USD, Euro and GBP.)
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(All prices on our website, including shipping are in NZD, so will be quite a bit less in USD, Euro and GBP.)
Any typos spotted in this post are very tired potatoes after 48 hours of doing an epic, and often ridiculously funny muppet flail during a book launch. If spotted, they would very much appreciate a cheese toastie for dinner tonight. Maybe with a cold beer on the side.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Any typos spotted in this post are very tired potatoes after 48 hours of doing an epic, and often ridiculously funny muppet flail during a book launch. If spotted, they would very much appreciate a cheese toastie for dinner tonight. Maybe with a cold beer on the side.
A man (50s?) in bare feet, paint flecked shorts and a band T-shirt is ambling along with a friend. He says: "I dunno about you, but I'm feeling the need. The need for cheese. Whaddya think?"
His friend laughs: "I think I could handle that." (5)
His friend laughs: "I think I could handle that." (5)
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A man (50s?) in bare feet, paint flecked shorts and a band T-shirt is ambling along with a friend. He says: "I dunno about you, but I'm feeling the need. The need for cheese. Whaddya think?"
His friend laughs: "I think I could handle that." (5)
His friend laughs: "I think I could handle that." (5)
A woman (60s?) says to a friend: "Craig and the boys are cuttin' the tree down behind our house today and I couldn't watch."
Her friend winces: "Got your phone on loud?"
She laughs: "Yeah. Urgent Care on speed dial always. Although I haven't had a call yet, so fingers crossed!" (4)
Her friend winces: "Got your phone on loud?"
She laughs: "Yeah. Urgent Care on speed dial always. Although I haven't had a call yet, so fingers crossed!" (4)
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A woman (60s?) says to a friend: "Craig and the boys are cuttin' the tree down behind our house today and I couldn't watch."
Her friend winces: "Got your phone on loud?"
She laughs: "Yeah. Urgent Care on speed dial always. Although I haven't had a call yet, so fingers crossed!" (4)
Her friend winces: "Got your phone on loud?"
She laughs: "Yeah. Urgent Care on speed dial always. Although I haven't had a call yet, so fingers crossed!" (4)
A man looks at the giant cheese being melted for raclette at a cheese truck. Scratching his jaw he asks no one in particular: "Wonder if that's good eh."
Two people immediately assure him it is.
Watching melty cheese being poured onto roasted potatoes with an air of reverential expectation. (3)
Two people immediately assure him it is.
Watching melty cheese being poured onto roasted potatoes with an air of reverential expectation. (3)
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A man looks at the giant cheese being melted for raclette at a cheese truck. Scratching his jaw he asks no one in particular: "Wonder if that's good eh."
Two people immediately assure him it is.
Watching melty cheese being poured onto roasted potatoes with an air of reverential expectation. (3)
Two people immediately assure him it is.
Watching melty cheese being poured onto roasted potatoes with an air of reverential expectation. (3)
A woman (30s?) is taking a selfie of herself while holding a big blowsy lettuce next to her cheek.
Her grin is Cheshire Cat wide.
The lettuce doesn't seem to have an opinion on the matter, but it's putting its best leaves forward anyway. (2)
Her grin is Cheshire Cat wide.
The lettuce doesn't seem to have an opinion on the matter, but it's putting its best leaves forward anyway. (2)
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A woman (30s?) is taking a selfie of herself while holding a big blowsy lettuce next to her cheek.
Her grin is Cheshire Cat wide.
The lettuce doesn't seem to have an opinion on the matter, but it's putting its best leaves forward anyway. (2)
Her grin is Cheshire Cat wide.
The lettuce doesn't seem to have an opinion on the matter, but it's putting its best leaves forward anyway. (2)
We do! He's named Squidlaped.
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
We do! He's named Squidlaped.
That's so cool! I really hope you enjoy😊
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
That's so cool! I really hope you enjoy😊
Thank you so much! I genuinely love writing alt text. So much fun to really think about a scene🌻😊
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thank you so much! I genuinely love writing alt text. So much fun to really think about a scene🌻😊
Isn't it just? We got it here at the markets and it's possibly one of my favourite things in the house. ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Isn't it just? We got it here at the markets and it's possibly one of my favourite things in the house. ❤️
Thank you so much. It's been a very big 30 something hours but we're so chuffed.
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank you so much. It's been a very big 30 something hours but we're so chuffed.
We've got a printer in the UK, so you'll get local postage🥰
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We've got a printer in the UK, so you'll get local postage🥰
Just in case you'd like a copy, here's the link:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(Prices, including shipping in NZD, which works out quite a bit cheaper in USD and GBP etc.)
I am off to the garden now to eat my brekky and listen to the birds🌻💐🌺❤️
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(Prices, including shipping in NZD, which works out quite a bit cheaper in USD and GBP etc.)
I am off to the garden now to eat my brekky and listen to the birds🌻💐🌺❤️
Tiny Moments of Joy | Swashbuckler Press
Delightful moments captured from people watching in a small city in Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.swashbucklerpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Just in case you'd like a copy, here's the link:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(Prices, including shipping in NZD, which works out quite a bit cheaper in USD and GBP etc.)
I am off to the garden now to eat my brekky and listen to the birds🌻💐🌺❤️
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(Prices, including shipping in NZD, which works out quite a bit cheaper in USD and GBP etc.)
I am off to the garden now to eat my brekky and listen to the birds🌻💐🌺❤️