Niall Smith
@nialls8.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy, currently editing a manuscript that was far too long and is growing shorter by the day (draft 5).
Lover of all things comics and books.
Spent the 80s and 90s writing/recording songs and working in the NHS. Good times.
Lover of all things comics and books.
Spent the 80s and 90s writing/recording songs and working in the NHS. Good times.
One of my top 5 from any age.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
One of my top 5 from any age.
I still have that.
One of the best theme tunes.
One of the best theme tunes.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I still have that.
One of the best theme tunes.
One of the best theme tunes.
He's one of my top faves, so atmospheric.
I still have the Nathaniel Dusk limited series.
I still have the Nathaniel Dusk limited series.
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
He's one of my top faves, so atmospheric.
I still have the Nathaniel Dusk limited series.
I still have the Nathaniel Dusk limited series.
My era JLA. Miss those banners, and the banner figures
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My era JLA. Miss those banners, and the banner figures
For some reason, a Terra Man/Hugo Strange team-up really appeals.
A touch madness in both, I guess.
A touch madness in both, I guess.
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
For some reason, a Terra Man/Hugo Strange team-up really appeals.
A touch madness in both, I guess.
A touch madness in both, I guess.
I agree, so long as Neal Adams doesn't count as photorealistic.
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I agree, so long as Neal Adams doesn't count as photorealistic.
This line seems to transcend climate policy 😕
Sir Keir “thanked him for his presentation but said he wasn’t interested in hope and change”, according to a source.
I'm not holding my breath for cop-out30 either
To your later post, yes, the 'climate terrorists' are the new Robin Hoods.
Sir Keir “thanked him for his presentation but said he wasn’t interested in hope and change”, according to a source.
I'm not holding my breath for cop-out30 either
To your later post, yes, the 'climate terrorists' are the new Robin Hoods.
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This line seems to transcend climate policy 😕
Sir Keir “thanked him for his presentation but said he wasn’t interested in hope and change”, according to a source.
I'm not holding my breath for cop-out30 either
To your later post, yes, the 'climate terrorists' are the new Robin Hoods.
Sir Keir “thanked him for his presentation but said he wasn’t interested in hope and change”, according to a source.
I'm not holding my breath for cop-out30 either
To your later post, yes, the 'climate terrorists' are the new Robin Hoods.
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Disruption to the food supply - that would be particularly rude, ey?
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/27/h...
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/27/h...
How we are supporting the farming community to manage the impacts of dry weather
Current situation Spring 2025 across England was the driest since 1893 with all areas receiving well below average rainfall. The dry spring has seen exceptionally low river flows experienced across no...
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Disruption to the food supply - that would be particularly rude, ey?
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/27/h...
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/27/h...
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‘Major Incident’ Declared as Storm Claudia Floods Main Street in Wales
YouTube video by The Weather Network
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Glad to hear, Paul.
All the best with your recovery.
All the best with your recovery.
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Glad to hear, Paul.
All the best with your recovery.
All the best with your recovery.
Interesting test.
I guess it lost bc it understands grammar (a bit) but has no concept of good and not-so-good writing.
One reason why AI-written novels are just as much slop as its graphics.
I guess it lost bc it understands grammar (a bit) but has no concept of good and not-so-good writing.
One reason why AI-written novels are just as much slop as its graphics.
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Interesting test.
I guess it lost bc it understands grammar (a bit) but has no concept of good and not-so-good writing.
One reason why AI-written novels are just as much slop as its graphics.
I guess it lost bc it understands grammar (a bit) but has no concept of good and not-so-good writing.
One reason why AI-written novels are just as much slop as its graphics.
Seeing those incredible posters brought something to mind - has anyone ever explored the people behind the body parts?
If I had the time (and I don't) it would make an interesting series of short stories.
If I had the time (and I don't) it would make an interesting series of short stories.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Seeing those incredible posters brought something to mind - has anyone ever explored the people behind the body parts?
If I had the time (and I don't) it would make an interesting series of short stories.
If I had the time (and I don't) it would make an interesting series of short stories.