Paul Flewitt - Writer of Dark Things
@realpaulflewitt.bsky.social
Horror and dark fantasy writer, father and all around goof.
The passing of David Lynch really highlights how we undervalue our true visionaries, a group which diminishes with each passing year. We have guys like Clive Barker and Guillermo Del Toro, but who will be allowed to succeed them.
The world is too risk averse in the mainstream.
The world is too risk averse in the mainstream.
January 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The passing of David Lynch really highlights how we undervalue our true visionaries, a group which diminishes with each passing year. We have guys like Clive Barker and Guillermo Del Toro, but who will be allowed to succeed them.
The world is too risk averse in the mainstream.
The world is too risk averse in the mainstream.
On the day that Trump issued the derecognition of trans people, the White House also says that we will all be recognised as the gender assigned at conception
Let's think about that.
We're all girls now, according to the White House!!
How is America a superpower? Seriously 😂
Let's think about that.
We're all girls now, according to the White House!!
How is America a superpower? Seriously 😂
January 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On the day that Trump issued the derecognition of trans people, the White House also says that we will all be recognised as the gender assigned at conception
Let's think about that.
We're all girls now, according to the White House!!
How is America a superpower? Seriously 😂
Let's think about that.
We're all girls now, according to the White House!!
How is America a superpower? Seriously 😂
Hey yo. I've had a BlueSky account for some time, but have only posted sparingly and quite randomly. I'll try and be more present now, since more of my friends have taken the plunge.
Hi all folks, both known and less known.
Hi all folks, both known and less known.
January 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Hey yo. I've had a BlueSky account for some time, but have only posted sparingly and quite randomly. I'll try and be more present now, since more of my friends have taken the plunge.
Hi all folks, both known and less known.
Hi all folks, both known and less known.
I would urge all the writers in my feed to read this Author's Guild open letter, then consider adding your name and sarong with your own writing associates. This is step one...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/au...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/au...
October 1, 2023 at 9:11 PM
I would urge all the writers in my feed to read this Author's Guild open letter, then consider adding your name and sarong with your own writing associates. This is step one...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/au...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/au...
Who has an interview at 3am?
This dude.
Coffee is on the late night menu.
This dude.
Coffee is on the late night menu.
September 30, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Who has an interview at 3am?
This dude.
Coffee is on the late night menu.
This dude.
Coffee is on the late night menu.
Important information here for any writers who's name is listed on the AI training database...
authorsguild.org/news/you-jus...
authorsguild.org/news/you-jus...
September 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Important information here for any writers who's name is listed on the AI training database...
authorsguild.org/news/you-jus...
authorsguild.org/news/you-jus...
Shocking development in the field of AI training. It seems developers are taking comet from free books to train their generators. There is a list compiled of work which has been stolen, and now being plagiarised by AI. A good few friends are named in the list.
Link:
full-stack-search-prod.vercel.app
Link:
full-stack-search-prod.vercel.app
September 26, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Shocking development in the field of AI training. It seems developers are taking comet from free books to train their generators. There is a list compiled of work which has been stolen, and now being plagiarised by AI. A good few friends are named in the list.
Link:
full-stack-search-prod.vercel.app
Link:
full-stack-search-prod.vercel.app
Yesterday was about rites of passage as I sat with my daughter for her first ink.
Today is about family, hooking up with my brother this afternoon, then off to play pool mixed doubles with my wife.
Today is about family, hooking up with my brother this afternoon, then off to play pool mixed doubles with my wife.
September 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Yesterday was about rites of passage as I sat with my daughter for her first ink.
Today is about family, hooking up with my brother this afternoon, then off to play pool mixed doubles with my wife.
Today is about family, hooking up with my brother this afternoon, then off to play pool mixed doubles with my wife.
Halloween is set to be a whole lot spookier.
Horrorsmith Publishing is curating a list of FREE horror books for the spooky season, and more titles are being listed all the time.
Want a free read? Check out the list at the link below.
www.spookyourkindle.com
Horrorsmith Publishing is curating a list of FREE horror books for the spooky season, and more titles are being listed all the time.
Want a free read? Check out the list at the link below.
www.spookyourkindle.com
September 25, 2023 at 7:49 AM
Halloween is set to be a whole lot spookier.
Horrorsmith Publishing is curating a list of FREE horror books for the spooky season, and more titles are being listed all the time.
Want a free read? Check out the list at the link below.
www.spookyourkindle.com
Horrorsmith Publishing is curating a list of FREE horror books for the spooky season, and more titles are being listed all the time.
Want a free read? Check out the list at the link below.
www.spookyourkindle.com
Probably preaching to the choir here but...
When I was a kid I wanted my own library. I wanted to curate my own room of books. Now I'm a grown up, that's pretty much exactly what I have. I own over 1000 physical books, and I have no intention of stopping there.
When I was a kid I wanted my own library. I wanted to curate my own room of books. Now I'm a grown up, that's pretty much exactly what I have. I own over 1000 physical books, and I have no intention of stopping there.
September 24, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Probably preaching to the choir here but...
When I was a kid I wanted my own library. I wanted to curate my own room of books. Now I'm a grown up, that's pretty much exactly what I have. I own over 1000 physical books, and I have no intention of stopping there.
When I was a kid I wanted my own library. I wanted to curate my own room of books. Now I'm a grown up, that's pretty much exactly what I have. I own over 1000 physical books, and I have no intention of stopping there.
Man, I feel sorry for kids today.
When I was a kid, you'd wake up early rush downstairs and eat an early breakfast while watching X-Men, The Raccoons and Teenage Mutant Hero (not ninja in the UK when I was a kid) Turtles.
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When I was a kid, you'd wake up early rush downstairs and eat an early breakfast while watching X-Men, The Raccoons and Teenage Mutant Hero (not ninja in the UK when I was a kid) Turtles.
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September 23, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Man, I feel sorry for kids today.
When I was a kid, you'd wake up early rush downstairs and eat an early breakfast while watching X-Men, The Raccoons and Teenage Mutant Hero (not ninja in the UK when I was a kid) Turtles.
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When I was a kid, you'd wake up early rush downstairs and eat an early breakfast while watching X-Men, The Raccoons and Teenage Mutant Hero (not ninja in the UK when I was a kid) Turtles.
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Appreciating Stephen King in his birthday, one of the writers I cite as being a cornerstone of my own writing.
When I was a kid, I had a copy of Danse Macabre given to me by a neighbour. It was my first "adult horror" book, and I was captivated. My own writing changed irrevocably after that.
When I was a kid, I had a copy of Danse Macabre given to me by a neighbour. It was my first "adult horror" book, and I was captivated. My own writing changed irrevocably after that.
September 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Appreciating Stephen King in his birthday, one of the writers I cite as being a cornerstone of my own writing.
When I was a kid, I had a copy of Danse Macabre given to me by a neighbour. It was my first "adult horror" book, and I was captivated. My own writing changed irrevocably after that.
When I was a kid, I had a copy of Danse Macabre given to me by a neighbour. It was my first "adult horror" book, and I was captivated. My own writing changed irrevocably after that.
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with mattsrandomramblings on YouTube. The interview is now live.
We spoke about my newest novel, Architecture, as well as random writing stuff. Oh, and there's a comedy author blooper too.
Check it out here...
youtu.be/oKcgo-7pw6A?...
We spoke about my newest novel, Architecture, as well as random writing stuff. Oh, and there's a comedy author blooper too.
Check it out here...
youtu.be/oKcgo-7pw6A?...
September 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with mattsrandomramblings on YouTube. The interview is now live.
We spoke about my newest novel, Architecture, as well as random writing stuff. Oh, and there's a comedy author blooper too.
Check it out here...
youtu.be/oKcgo-7pw6A?...
We spoke about my newest novel, Architecture, as well as random writing stuff. Oh, and there's a comedy author blooper too.
Check it out here...
youtu.be/oKcgo-7pw6A?...
Heads up for my fellow writers out there... wixh is most of you, I suppose.
The Get Writing Horror group on Facebook has branched out into a couple of new groups, compiling blogs and podcasts. The aim is for writers to be able to approach more easily, and to increase their following.
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The Get Writing Horror group on Facebook has branched out into a couple of new groups, compiling blogs and podcasts. The aim is for writers to be able to approach more easily, and to increase their following.
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September 20, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Heads up for my fellow writers out there... wixh is most of you, I suppose.
The Get Writing Horror group on Facebook has branched out into a couple of new groups, compiling blogs and podcasts. The aim is for writers to be able to approach more easily, and to increase their following.
1/2
The Get Writing Horror group on Facebook has branched out into a couple of new groups, compiling blogs and podcasts. The aim is for writers to be able to approach more easily, and to increase their following.
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It's honestly great to look up timelines here and see writers I post contact with or moved from more familiar socials. It's like the old days again.
September 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM
It's honestly great to look up timelines here and see writers I post contact with or moved from more familiar socials. It's like the old days again.
Happy Monday, folks. Back after a full weekend with an off colour child.
What did you do with your free time?
What did you do with your free time?
September 18, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Happy Monday, folks. Back after a full weekend with an off colour child.
What did you do with your free time?
What did you do with your free time?
This appeared in our family chat group. Not sure if my wife is wanting me to rate her plate...
September 15, 2023 at 4:07 PM
This appeared in our family chat group. Not sure if my wife is wanting me to rate her plate...
Oh right, so they'll remake Christine, but not Rawhead Rex?
Screw you, Hollywood!!
www.gamesradar.com/christine-re...
Screw you, Hollywood!!
www.gamesradar.com/christine-re...
September 14, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Oh right, so they'll remake Christine, but not Rawhead Rex?
Screw you, Hollywood!!
www.gamesradar.com/christine-re...
Screw you, Hollywood!!
www.gamesradar.com/christine-re...
Hey all.
Catch me on 20th September over on YouTube with Matt of mattsrandomramblings. We chat about my newest novel, writing in general and more.
If you want to watch a writer flounder and totally blank on the name of his publisher, this will be comedy show for you.
youtube.com/@MattsRandom...
Catch me on 20th September over on YouTube with Matt of mattsrandomramblings. We chat about my newest novel, writing in general and more.
If you want to watch a writer flounder and totally blank on the name of his publisher, this will be comedy show for you.
youtube.com/@MattsRandom...
September 14, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Hey all.
Catch me on 20th September over on YouTube with Matt of mattsrandomramblings. We chat about my newest novel, writing in general and more.
If you want to watch a writer flounder and totally blank on the name of his publisher, this will be comedy show for you.
youtube.com/@MattsRandom...
Catch me on 20th September over on YouTube with Matt of mattsrandomramblings. We chat about my newest novel, writing in general and more.
If you want to watch a writer flounder and totally blank on the name of his publisher, this will be comedy show for you.
youtube.com/@MattsRandom...
My usual Wednesday routine would be to write in the ice rink bar while my son has his hockey lesson. Today, its far, far too loud and busy.
Christmas show is upcoming, so it's going to be full of figure skating mums for the next 14 weeks.
So, there goes the writing routine...
Christmas show is upcoming, so it's going to be full of figure skating mums for the next 14 weeks.
So, there goes the writing routine...
September 13, 2023 at 6:32 PM
My usual Wednesday routine would be to write in the ice rink bar while my son has his hockey lesson. Today, its far, far too loud and busy.
Christmas show is upcoming, so it's going to be full of figure skating mums for the next 14 weeks.
So, there goes the writing routine...
Christmas show is upcoming, so it's going to be full of figure skating mums for the next 14 weeks.
So, there goes the writing routine...
Tuesday night is usually watching my wife play pool in her women's league. Not this weeks though. This time its mixed doubles KO week. So, I get to play doubles with my wife against players I don't play against on Mondays. Should be fun.
September 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Tuesday night is usually watching my wife play pool in her women's league. Not this weeks though. This time its mixed doubles KO week. So, I get to play doubles with my wife against players I don't play against on Mondays. Should be fun.
My latest, along with a nice little quote from a review.
Still quite proud of this one.
Still quite proud of this one.
September 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM
My latest, along with a nice little quote from a review.
Still quite proud of this one.
Still quite proud of this one.
In a break away from writing, tonight is pool league night!! Time away with friends, a few drinks and games of pool.
September 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM
In a break away from writing, tonight is pool league night!! Time away with friends, a few drinks and games of pool.
This is a really interesting and useful conversation for writers. It's with Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson, talking about writing process. It's not just me who gets bogged down in the middle of a project!!
youtube.com/live/CRD-mtB...
youtube.com/live/CRD-mtB...
September 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM
This is a really interesting and useful conversation for writers. It's with Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson, talking about writing process. It's not just me who gets bogged down in the middle of a project!!
youtube.com/live/CRD-mtB...
youtube.com/live/CRD-mtB...
I also do book reviews and op-eds occasionally. Most recently, I have written articles and reviews for Kendall Reviews. Here's a link, if you're interested...
kendallreviews.com/tag/paul-fle...
kendallreviews.com/tag/paul-fle...
September 11, 2023 at 11:38 AM
I also do book reviews and op-eds occasionally. Most recently, I have written articles and reviews for Kendall Reviews. Here's a link, if you're interested...
kendallreviews.com/tag/paul-fle...
kendallreviews.com/tag/paul-fle...