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Mark P. Smith (Author)
@markpsmithauthor.bsky.social
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Husband, Dad, Carer, Runner, Diabetic, Whisky Enthusiast, Sci-Fi Fan & Author of Theo Newton Books; Destiny 1 & Deception 2.
https://www.smithwrite.co.uk
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October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Today’s bird watching
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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October 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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For a while I’ve been struggling with motivation to write, but I’ve put some words down this week, even though I have been distracted by the birds out of my son’s window.
#Birds #Writing
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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I recently turned 49. Today I collected my first ever pair of prescription glasses. They are a ‘relatively’ mild strength for reading, but time is starting to catch up with me.
Tomorrow I’m going to go shopping for some comfy slippers.
July 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Nearly a week early for #4thJuly this was put up in a neighbouring garden (They aren’t American). 🤷🏻‍♂️
June 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The birthday card I got from my wife on Tuesday 🤣

#BestMovieEver
June 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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It’s that time of the year I pull out my birthday dram - Vintage 1976 like me.
June 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Another weekend of watching a football final with a decent stout
#CamdenStout

Who is your money on?

#PSG v #InterMilan
May 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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#SAFC
May 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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London was amazing.
Wembley was unbelievable.
The #SAFC fans Incredible.

The result; Am I dreaming?

#WeArePremierLeague
#SunderlandTakeOverEveryWhereTheyGo
#SunderlandTilIDie
May 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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London!
#SAFC take over!
May 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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First stop, waiting to open
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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A unbelievably massive thank you to @maltmusings.bsky.social for the dram swap of @glasgowdc.bsky.social 10 Year Old

🥃 Slainte Mhath Brian 🙏
May 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Enjoying a dram of #GlenScotia The Mermaid 12 Year Old

Slainte Mhath
May 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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I’m currently sitting at number 3 in the Superhero Fantasy chart for free ebooks on Amazon!

It just takes a few more of you to claim a free copy of my book to push me to number one! 🙏

Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) amzn.eu/d/39tS6sU
May 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Because I am an endless but hopeful idiot… entry no 18 after 17 successive rejections.

#LondonMarathon
April 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Paperback available now on Amazon
Kindle ebook from 1st May & on Kindle-Unlimited

Theo Newton Deception
Book 2 (Theo Newton Trilogy)

amzn.eu/d/hx9ZGN8
Theo Newton Deception Book 2 of the Theo Newton Trilogy
April 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Spey Fumare Cask Strength is the winner for me.

I really wanted to enjoy the Spey 12 year old, but it needs a touch more ABV. It has a lot of potential.

#SpeysideDistillery
April 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Spey Fumare Cask Strength

Palate: Sweet, earthy peat with burnt vanilla with a smoky lemon rind. Stewed Apple & Pear with candied ginger.

#SpeySingleMalt
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April 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Spey Fumare Cask Strength

Nose: sweet barley & vanilla with earthy smoke threading its way through. Creamy custard with a coriander seed. A menthol freshness sits at the end.

#SpeySingleMalt
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April 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Spey Trutina CS

Palate: Sweet & syrupy. Pear drops, caramel, orchard fruit. Peppery. Creamy toffee. A sweet shop. alcohol kick.

#SpeySingleMalt
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April 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Spey Trutina CS

Very pale colour
Nose: Expressive with fruit (citrus) & sweet esters, hay, cream soda, lemongrass, floral. Gin like nature. Alcohol suggests some heat.

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April 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Spey 12 Year Old

Palate: Sweet but thin. Cherry milk chocolate, madeira cake, rum n raisin chocolate, coffee, anise & liquorice.

#SpeySingleMalt
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April 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Spey 12 Year Old

Nose: Sweet treacle toffee, floral & fragrant like a spring evening in a meadow. Herbal, hay, rum n raisin ice cream, anise, clove & liquorice.

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April 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM