Lynsey May
@lynseymay.com
Writer. Reader. Lover of tall tales. Weak Teeth out now, Kin scheduled for 2027: http://tinyurl.com/Buy-weak-teeth
Links and stuff: linktr.ee/lynseymay
Links and stuff: linktr.ee/lynseymay
Today’s writing and admin fuelled by my new favourite coffee (matching outfit purely subliminal)
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today’s writing and admin fuelled by my new favourite coffee (matching outfit purely subliminal)
When people are occupied, resistance is justified.
Solidarity from the streets of Edinburgh.
Solidarity from the streets of Edinburgh.
October 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
When people are occupied, resistance is justified.
Solidarity from the streets of Edinburgh.
Solidarity from the streets of Edinburgh.
The 90s dolphins proudly on display in my local vintage shop were not something I needed this Monday morning.
September 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The 90s dolphins proudly on display in my local vintage shop were not something I needed this Monday morning.
I think I might’ve lost my grip on reality but in other news, I found a neat rock.
July 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I think I might’ve lost my grip on reality but in other news, I found a neat rock.
Turns out I really enjoyed my first go at making silver rings. The excellent workshop leader who took the picture added the text, honest. I am partial to a bit of soldering though.
July 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Turns out I really enjoyed my first go at making silver rings. The excellent workshop leader who took the picture added the text, honest. I am partial to a bit of soldering though.
Deep in edits on new book. It has a movie theme, so I’m powering myself with popcorn. Super important scene setter, for sure.
July 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Deep in edits on new book. It has a movie theme, so I’m powering myself with popcorn. Super important scene setter, for sure.
Uhh has this been a Dip Dab this whole time? Not a Dib Dab? Is this another thing I need to add to the long list of names I’ve been saying wrong forever?
June 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Uhh has this been a Dip Dab this whole time? Not a Dib Dab? Is this another thing I need to add to the long list of names I’ve been saying wrong forever?
Important chairing prep, a working timepiece.
Think of my granddad every time I change a watch battery. It’s the little lessons and moments that stick with you always.
Think of my granddad every time I change a watch battery. It’s the little lessons and moments that stick with you always.
June 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Important chairing prep, a working timepiece.
Think of my granddad every time I change a watch battery. It’s the little lessons and moments that stick with you always.
Think of my granddad every time I change a watch battery. It’s the little lessons and moments that stick with you always.
Quite a snazzy sky this morning
May 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Quite a snazzy sky this morning
When Raynaud’s gives you corpse hands to rival yer dress
May 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When Raynaud’s gives you corpse hands to rival yer dress
When in doubt, find a rock to admire.
April 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
When in doubt, find a rock to admire.
Before I embark on the next stage of spring cleaning, just enjoying a last little blast of chaos. I work in a guddle, both physically and figuratively, but the mess suits me.
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Before I embark on the next stage of spring cleaning, just enjoying a last little blast of chaos. I work in a guddle, both physically and figuratively, but the mess suits me.
When people are occupied, resistance is justified. I can’t see what else is left, civil disobedience feels like the only logical card to play.
March 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
When people are occupied, resistance is justified. I can’t see what else is left, civil disobedience feels like the only logical card to play.
My creepy new novel will be clawing its way out of the woods and onto shelves, with a big thank you to Polygon and my awesome agent Sara Langham
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March 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My creepy new novel will be clawing its way out of the woods and onto shelves, with a big thank you to Polygon and my awesome agent Sara Langham
birlinn.co.uk/2025/03/13/p...
birlinn.co.uk/2025/03/13/p...
The view from Moniack is always a real balm
March 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The view from Moniack is always a real balm
Hope everyone has something good to read today (and every day)
March 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hope everyone has something good to read today (and every day)
Had such a good time shooting some otherworldly pictures with the talented Laura Meek.
March 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Had such a good time shooting some otherworldly pictures with the talented Laura Meek.
Lovely to see @richardstrachan.bsky.social launch The Unrecovered last night at Golden Hare. A lyrical and chilling take out now from @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Lovely to see @richardstrachan.bsky.social launch The Unrecovered last night at Golden Hare. A lyrical and chilling take out now from @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social
Sitting at my desk, doing the stuff that needs done, admiring my new (old) candle holder.
February 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sitting at my desk, doing the stuff that needs done, admiring my new (old) candle holder.
The dreaded moment for any interviewer. Luckily, I don’t trust anything and took extensive notes. The lovely interviewee had a third party app for logging into zoom which broke my recording and transcript 😭
January 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The dreaded moment for any interviewer. Luckily, I don’t trust anything and took extensive notes. The lovely interviewee had a third party app for logging into zoom which broke my recording and transcript 😭
Not only did I get my PLR statement today, but a friend happened to text me having spotted Weak Teeth in the lovely display cabinet at Leith Library alongside a bunch of great Scottish authors. Hurrah for libraries!
January 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Not only did I get my PLR statement today, but a friend happened to text me having spotted Weak Teeth in the lovely display cabinet at Leith Library alongside a bunch of great Scottish authors. Hurrah for libraries!
Great day of planning, reflecting and collaging on a wee team away day at the fab @fruitmarket.bsky.social (including a stealthy book signing on the way out)
January 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Great day of planning, reflecting and collaging on a wee team away day at the fab @fruitmarket.bsky.social (including a stealthy book signing on the way out)