Karl Relf
@kdrisme.bsky.social
70s kid, 80s teen, still analogue-brained. Author of the DCI Brookes series. Bookworm.
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📝 400+ pages
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📝 400+ pages
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Supposed to be @chilternkills.bsky.social today. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I couldn't make it due to a 'life gets in the way' thing, but I'd have had to cancel anyway as I've come down with Covid!
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
October 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Supposed to be @chilternkills.bsky.social today. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I couldn't make it due to a 'life gets in the way' thing, but I'd have had to cancel anyway as I've come down with Covid!
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
After listening to Ep.6 of @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Starship Alexandria podcast, I watched Battle Beyond The Stars for the 1st time since about 1985. It'll never become a favourite, but I'm happy to admit pre-teen me was a far harsher critic than it deserved.
September 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
After listening to Ep.6 of @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Starship Alexandria podcast, I watched Battle Beyond The Stars for the 1st time since about 1985. It'll never become a favourite, but I'm happy to admit pre-teen me was a far harsher critic than it deserved.
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I often think about this letter to the New Statesman.
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I often think about this letter to the New Statesman.
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
Them: How's the writing going?
Me:
Me:
August 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Them: How's the writing going?
Me:
Me:
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Tickets for this fabulous festival go live at midnight tonight, I'll post the link as soon as I have it. Tickets are limited, so grab one before they're all gone!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
Moffat Writers Ink, in collaboration with Moffat Town Hall Trust, are proud to announce a brand-new festival coming soon!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
August 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Tickets for this fabulous festival go live at midnight tonight, I'll post the link as soon as I have it. Tickets are limited, so grab one before they're all gone!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
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Hey folks, I'm raising money for Venture Scotland, a charity that changes young people's lives through outdoor learning. I'm doing 300,000 steps in September, my small contribution to their attempt to walk the whole Scottish coastline. You can donate here, thanks:
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
I'm Walking 300k Steps in September for Venture Scotland
Help Doug Johnstone raise money to support Venture Scotland
www.justgiving.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hey folks, I'm raising money for Venture Scotland, a charity that changes young people's lives through outdoor learning. I'm doing 300,000 steps in September, my small contribution to their attempt to walk the whole Scottish coastline. You can donate here, thanks:
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
Just saw a post saying Threads is "The best movie you won't watch twice."
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
July 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Just saw a post saying Threads is "The best movie you won't watch twice."
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
Nibbles 29/03/2008-22/07/2025.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
July 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Nibbles 29/03/2008-22/07/2025.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
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you're gonna wanna see this
July 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
you're gonna wanna see this
Almost a full year since I quit Twitter. Still no regrets.
July 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Almost a full year since I quit Twitter. Still no regrets.
This time 2 years ago I was sitting in a hotel room absolutely bricking it ahead of Creative Thursday at #TheakstonsCrime.
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
July 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This time 2 years ago I was sitting in a hotel room absolutely bricking it ahead of Creative Thursday at #TheakstonsCrime.
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
"Can you briefly explain the gap on your CV/resume?"
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
You know, one reason why I'm unlikely to give up this whole writing thing and return to the workforce is that in interviews I would have to explain the 27-year gap on my resume
July 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"Can you briefly explain the gap on your CV/resume?"
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
My age verification is:-
I remember Björn Borg winning his first Wimbledon.
I remember Björn Borg winning his first Wimbledon.
July 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My age verification is:-
I remember Björn Borg winning his first Wimbledon.
I remember Björn Borg winning his first Wimbledon.
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Step into a gorgeous 19th-century building and spend the day on one of these oh-so comfy sofas networking with talented authors in #Leamingtonspa. Saturday 20/09 for workshops talks 121 sessions and books signed by the author! @franhill123.bsky.social @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social
#swlitfest
#swlitfest
July 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Step into a gorgeous 19th-century building and spend the day on one of these oh-so comfy sofas networking with talented authors in #Leamingtonspa. Saturday 20/09 for workshops talks 121 sessions and books signed by the author! @franhill123.bsky.social @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social
#swlitfest
#swlitfest
Quite.
Regarding Em-dashes.
"LLMs love using them for some reason"
*Gestures to all the millions of stolen books LLMs are trained on*
GEE WHIZZ SURE IS A MYSTERY BETTER CALL SCOOBY FUCKING DOO
"LLMs love using them for some reason"
*Gestures to all the millions of stolen books LLMs are trained on*
GEE WHIZZ SURE IS A MYSTERY BETTER CALL SCOOBY FUCKING DOO
July 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Quite.
Went to see Jurassic World: Rebirth yesterday. While it isn't God-awful, it does have the single stupidest scene I think I've ever witnessed.
6/10...just.
6/10...just.
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Went to see Jurassic World: Rebirth yesterday. While it isn't God-awful, it does have the single stupidest scene I think I've ever witnessed.
6/10...just.
6/10...just.
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. ("Hard mode". No Star Wars, Star Trek, LotR or Marvel.)
June 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. ("Hard mode". No Star Wars, Star Trek, LotR or Marvel.)
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Son the Middle is looking to do some freelance cover design this summer. He’s in the middle of a graphic design degree and has worked for us and Rachel McLean - if anyone knows of any indie authors looking for a cover designer let me know #indieauthors
June 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Son the Middle is looking to do some freelance cover design this summer. He’s in the middle of a graphic design degree and has worked for us and Rachel McLean - if anyone knows of any indie authors looking for a cover designer let me know #indieauthors
I've been looking forward to this since it was announced!
Cover reveal time ... So here's the final cover of QUANTUM OF MENACE ... and a very special @waterstones.bsky.social edition. Finally, we get to discover the real Q, in a mystery set in his home town, after he is ousted from MI6. Get your pre-orders in now! www.waterstones.com/book/quantum...
June 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I've been looking forward to this since it was announced!
I'm torn on this. Trad-pub seems closed to me (& of late there's been a fair bit that's 😬), but self-pub is a) increasingly pay-to-win & b) almost vanity publishing as a result.
Tbh I've been thinking of posting to a site with a link to a Ko-Fi tip jar. Free to read if you want or pay what you like.
Tbh I've been thinking of posting to a site with a link to a Ko-Fi tip jar. Free to read if you want or pay what you like.
I don't want to be trad-published, I want self-published authors to be treated with the same acclaim and respect.
June 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I'm torn on this. Trad-pub seems closed to me (& of late there's been a fair bit that's 😬), but self-pub is a) increasingly pay-to-win & b) almost vanity publishing as a result.
Tbh I've been thinking of posting to a site with a link to a Ko-Fi tip jar. Free to read if you want or pay what you like.
Tbh I've been thinking of posting to a site with a link to a Ko-Fi tip jar. Free to read if you want or pay what you like.
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🚨SALE🚨
The Summer Sale is on! This weekend EVERY order in the shop has 25% off with code SUMMER25, including all preorders. And for the discerning eye, some new books and covers have been added, so take a look now and grab yourself a bargain!
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
The Summer Sale is on! This weekend EVERY order in the shop has 25% off with code SUMMER25, including all preorders. And for the discerning eye, some new books and covers have been added, so take a look now and grab yourself a bargain!
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
June 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
🚨SALE🚨
The Summer Sale is on! This weekend EVERY order in the shop has 25% off with code SUMMER25, including all preorders. And for the discerning eye, some new books and covers have been added, so take a look now and grab yourself a bargain!
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
The Summer Sale is on! This weekend EVERY order in the shop has 25% off with code SUMMER25, including all preorders. And for the discerning eye, some new books and covers have been added, so take a look now and grab yourself a bargain!
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
Name three films you've seen ten times.
Blade Runner
Alien
Jaws
Blade Runner
Alien
Jaws
Name three films you've seen ten times.
Top Hat
Bell, Book and Candle
Murder on the Orient Express
Top Hat
Bell, Book and Candle
Murder on the Orient Express
Name 3 films you have seen 10 times
1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2. My Neighbour Totoro
3. Dogma
1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2. My Neighbour Totoro
3. Dogma
June 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Name three films you've seen ten times.
Blade Runner
Alien
Jaws
Blade Runner
Alien
Jaws
Frederick Forsyth, a great thriller writer and fascinating character in his own right. The hour spent listening to him a couple of years ago simply flew by, and was both a pleasure and a privilege. RIP.
June 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Frederick Forsyth, a great thriller writer and fascinating character in his own right. The hour spent listening to him a couple of years ago simply flew by, and was both a pleasure and a privilege. RIP.
If you're in or around Leek today, you know what to do.
We've ventured down to the rainy midlands today for Leek Loves Books.
We're at Moorlands House in the town centre all day!
We're at Moorlands House in the town centre all day!
June 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
If you're in or around Leek today, you know what to do.