Rules Don't Work @rulesdontwork.bsky.social LIFE GOAL: GAMING STUPID SYSTEMS
Regulation, justice, climate - are among things I work on.
Science fiction, Baroque music, Frank Zappa are things I don't work on and enjoy very much.
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RAWilliams @rawilliams.bsky.social One curious little Curiosity Rover, wandering this strange new Planet BlueSky. Writer, editor, designer, activist, ex-archaeologist but still forever digging stuff up. #BlueWave #DarkWoke #FuckTrump #FuckAI #FuckGOP
Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival @actionfantasyscifi.bsky.social A showcase of the best Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world.
Festival takes place every single month.
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Victoria McIntosh @vmcntosh.bsky.social Freelance information & #privacy professional in Halifax, NS. Geek, history & caffeine enthusiast. MLIS, CIPT. I work hard so my pets live the good life. @vmcntosh on the old bird site. Skeets on a little bit of everything.
Paul Quin @paulquin.com Committed to integrity, fairness, inclusivity, and justice. Against racism, prejudice, and propaganda.
Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt⬠| Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine
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www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
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Everything interesting MPs said since 2010, easily searchable, sortable, sliceable.
We also uncover interesting moments from the entirety of parliamentary history and share them regularly here.
UK Prime Minister Updates @downingstreet.bsky.social Reporting the latest updates from Downing Street and Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Here until Downing Street setup an official account. I also run @royalfamilyuk.bsky.social.
Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social Politics (mainly UK and a bit of US), comedy and popular culture more generally.
Hear me on a radio near you blathering about Burnham or Farage. Probably.
Political Sandbox here: https://substack.com/@politicalsandboxmark
Kate Connolly @bagathacat.bsky.social Book-lover, by the sea
Often furious
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Kate Anderson @kate-ab.bsky.social Former Producer of corporate films. Yoga teaching, left-leaning, Brexit-hating, music loving, Forest supporting, feminist mum of 3. Sussex UK
Jackieπ¬π§(Fewmin' Northerner)TAX THE RICH - FEED THE POOR π¬π§ @jackiesimm.bsky.social Democratic socialist Anti far right. Anti fascist. Anti oligarchy. Anti Palantir. Committed to the NHS, ECHR and progressive taxation, a social safety net, workers rights, public schooling and health services #SussexSquad #FBPE #WealthTaxNow
Stephen Cox - "funny, raunchy, romantic, satisfyingly twisted" @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social THE CROOKED MEDIUM's GUIDE TO MURDER. "A pleasure from start to finish"
THE CROOKED MEDIUM'S GUIDE TO TERROR
quote about WIZ-4 Wizards Tower Press (Preorder it!)
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Basic Income Action βοΈ @basicincomeaction.org A global network of advocates organizing, mobilizing, and taking action to win universal basic income.
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Phil Norman @mrphilnorman.bsky.social There's no need to get all plums and prisms.
Antony Botting @antonybotting.bsky.social Sci-fi author
London - UK
Roland Bates @rolandbates.bsky.social The sweet sweet taste of manchineel.
"Four oysters? Pointless"
Treblig πΊπ¦ @camtreblig.bsky.social Immigration lawyer & cat dad
Facts care about my feelings.
David Atkinson @davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social (he/him) Prize-winning Irish poet writing in English & Ulster Scots. Pushcart nominated. MA from MMU. Archival poetics: Islandmagee Witch Trial & Irish War of Independence
Adrian Chills @adrianchills.bsky.social Short horror stories written for Bluesky directly inspired by the Guardian columns of Adrian Chiles. Created by @scsheil.bsky.social
Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social Lecturer in Politics at the University of Aberdeen.
Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social ISW is a policy research organization focused on U.S. national security. Email: press@understandingwar.org. For more: https://linktr.ee/understandingwar
Alan Hylands @alanhylands.com Data nerd and occasional writer (alanhylands.com).
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social β Anti-Facist | Anti-Reform | Pro-Equality
π± Anti-Reform on FB.
βοΈ Standing against far-right rhetoric and extremism.
Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com The multi-award-winning all walking, talking and singing podcast, presented by @matthewbannister.bsky.social
Find out more at www.folkonfoot.com.
Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social President & Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News (www.featurestory.com)
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American Week on LBC: https://shorturl.at/Iw9Nn
The iPaper: https://inews.co.uk/author/simon-marks
LET THEM EAT BOOKS THE PODCAST @letthemeatbooks.bsky.social Let Them Eat Books is a podcast by Colin Herd & Claire Reynolds about all the food you have & havenβt tried in all the books & poems you have & havenβt read.
Streaming weekly wherever you get your podcasts
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Wendy Waring @wendywaring.bsky.social writer, editor, prof, traductrice
Queer ecofiction novel forthcoming @Stelliform.press: The Hunger of Those Who Built It
πΉ grew up in the Hammer, raising rabble world-wide πΉ
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Queen's | UofT | ISTI | Clarion
Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social Green Party member of the UK House of Lords. Party leader 2012-2016.
There are enough resources on this planet to look after people and nature, if we share fairly.
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16
Brown Hound Press @brownhoundpress.bsky.social A small press in Lexington, KY that publishes offbeat mystery, dark humor, southern gothic & literary fiction. A free story each week! We pay authors.
brownhoundpress.com
Fiona Gartland | Crime Fiction Author @fionagartlandbooks.bsky.social Crime writer and journalist
Latest novel: Under Her Care
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Release date: April 21st 2026
Website: fionagartland.com
Fionagartland.1.substack.com
Amelia Jack @ameliajack05.bsky.social Aspiring writer on a journey to learn the art of storytelling. Currently, exploring words, emotions, and Artist Learning, creating, growing π
Fredrik Persson Winter @fredrikpwinter.bsky.social Swedish author, pilot and IP lawyer. Writes thrillers, sold in several countries, most known for GrΓ€vlingen (the Badger).
Suzie Tullett Author @suzietullettauthor.bsky.social Writer by day, reader by night x
@anniermcewen.bsky.social @anniermcewen.bsky.social 
Tom Alan author @tomalan.bsky.social Hitting the Jackpot
He's won the lottery.
Should he tell his (soon-to-be-ex) wife?
"A gem." Goodreads
Spending the Jackpot
Alice loves her life. But now her husband has won the lottery and wants to change - everything.
http://linktr.ee/tomalanauthor
Paul Spencer @prmspen.bsky.social I write crime fiction. My novel Black Mark won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Spencer/author/B0D1G5YSPY
Emma Salisbury @emmasauthor.bsky.social Author@bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social Crime fiction author writes gangland fiction as Maya Ross.
Dan Brotzel @danbrotzel.bsky.social Funny-sad author | Order Thank You The Days at https://amzn.to/40yOfXr | The Wolf in the Woods | www.danielbrotzel.medium 
Beverley Harvey @beverleyharvey.bsky.social Wife, dog-mum, fiction author. Published by Bloodhound and Bookouture. The Villa Next Door OUT NOW! www.beverleyharvey.co.uk
Brenda Vicars @brendavicars.bsky.social Author
Sarah Bourne @sarahb007.bsky.social Writer of domestic dramas, reader of everything
Paula Hillman @pjhillman.bsky.social Author, six novels published with Bloodhound Books, MA in creative writing, ex-deputy-headteacher
Dave Cornell @drdavecornell.bsky.social Philosopher | Writer | Lecturer
www.drdavecornell.com
ProdnoseAsWas @lordshortcake.bsky.social Formerly famous fat head & farceur, inventor of the Zeelman Flay (pat. pending) and one half of Danny Kelly's Performing Rat Wonderland. Sole Ambassador for Threadgold's Thorough-Grip Garterettes
Currently kicking the legs up here: patreon.com/dannybaker
Richard Wiseman @richardwiseman.bsky.social Psychologist, writer and magician. 
Barbara Stocker ππ @bluebirdbhs.bsky.social Activist Democrat Missourian living in Virginia @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social Team Site
Andy Wightman @andywightman.scot Land campaigner, former MSP, forester, author The Poor Had No Lawyers. http://andywightman.scot & http://whoownsscotland.org.uk
Katherine Albertson @platingprogress.bsky.social Advocate for local, sustainable food systems
Co-Founder of FARE Houston: https://farehouston.substack.com/
Peter Welsh @peterwelsh68.bsky.social Green Party Member. NHS Worker. Wells. Somerset. Green Runner. Late Rosette Adopter. Hot Fuzz Superfan.
N.J. Gallegos is Dr. Spooky (she/her) @drspookyer.bsky.social I like big cats. ER doc. Horror author. Artist. Cohost of The Scream Kings Podcast. Member of HWA. Pro-choice. BLM. I voted for her. Star Wars & BravoTV fanatic. She/her. ππ³οΈβπ
Personal site: https://njgallegos.com
Podcast: https://www.screamkingspodcast.com
Edinburgh Fortean Society @edinburghforteansociety.org.uk Oldest Fortean Society in Scotland.
http://www.edinburghforteansociety.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/162025221364
English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social The national organisation for folk music, song and dance in England. Based at Cecil Sharp House
GREEN LUNG @greenlungband.bsky.social ππ¬π©π¨π©π¬π―π’, βπ¦π£π£π° ππ«π‘ ππ’π€π’π«π‘π° π¬π£ π
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https://greenlung.bfan.link/necropolitan
Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social βHilarious.β - Stephen Fry. βMade me laugh out loud.β - David Sedaris. βVery funny.β - Kate Atkinson. "Psychedelic." - The Guardian. βNot humerus at all.β - Amazon reviewer. https://www.tom-cox.com/
Sacrifice! At the Harvest Festival @theharvestmaid.bsky.social Writer/Editor. Co-founder @crossroadsfolk.bsky.social. Folk horror obsessive. Loves to talk books, movies, music, and booze. She/her
Blog:
https://theharvestmaidsrevenge.com/
Folk Horror Magpie π¬οΈ @folkhorrormagpie.bsky.social πΎCollecting trinkets & curios of the folk horror genre.
Folklore, oral tradition, rituals & festivals, psychogeography, forteana, revivalism & the occultπΎ
Alias Hollie Starling
https://smarturl.it/TheBleedingTree
The Folk Archive @thefolkarchive.bsky.social Folk from the past, folk from the present, folk for the future
Byronβs Glowing Filament @oedipaskvass.bsky.social HS English teacher. Lover of books and film. Advocate for re-education through Gravity's Rainbow. β
https://gravitysrainbow.substack.com
Kim Harrington @kimharringtonbooks.bsky.social Author | A KILLER FOR CHRISTMAS (9/22/26, Crooked Lane) | A HOMICIDE FOR HALLOWEEN (Fall 2027, Crooked Lane) | Past: Clarity, Revenge of the Red Club, Forget Me, etc.
https://kimharringtonbooks.com/
Will Maclean @willmac23.bsky.social Writer. New novel, Solace House, out NOW (UK) from Atlantic Books. Also responsible for The Apparition Phase, the comedy/drama High Strangeness, and co-writer/presenter of the podcast Broken Veil.
Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social Green Party Leader (England & Wales)
London Assembly Member.
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Promoted by Elfrede Brambley-Cranshaw on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales. c/I po box 78066, London. SE16 9GQ
G.L. Pembroke @glpembroke.bsky.social Thriller author in the UK. Also writes under other aliases. Stay tuned for newsβ¦
https://linktr.ee/glpembroke
Anne Billson @annebillson.bsky.social Auteur en filmcriticus, screenwriter, vertaler, fotograaf, evil feminist, wicked spinster, international cat-sitter. Likes frites, beer & chocolade. The Low Countries.
Paul Thompson @jakethackrayfan.bsky.social Jake Thackray biographer. Performs with his guitar.
Produced Jake Thackray Projectβs Lost Archives 1966-1996 CD: https://youtu.be/FRlGoNu4eRA?si=A8OYMs5KYBrKE8di
Latest book: Jake Thackray - The Unsung Writer
Writes songs.
www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social Eco-socialist, 75+ disabled MH survivor
Anti-Reform Green+Your Party electoral pact
#FreePalestine #TaxTheRich #BLM #Feminist
Songwriter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AGDJDrklwM&list=
J. C. Jones @thejcjones.bsky.social Author of the best selling Louisa Moss detective series.
Ex-nightclub boss and, due to carelessness, owner of only half a lung.
Poems and Limericks daily.
Based in Hereford, UK.
@rabidbadger1.bsky.social @rabidbadger1.bsky.social Husband. Dad. Traveler. Avid reader. Shakespeare. Poe. Stephen King. Tolkien. Joe Abercrombie. Landscape gardener. Democracy lover. Cat lover. Music lover. Nature lover. Pizza . Very amateur photographer. Birder. Treehugger. Hiker. Love over hate.π
J D Currums - Author @jdcurrums.bsky.social Author of an eclectic mix of fiction. Favourite genres are Thriller, Crime, Supernatural.
https://linktr.ee/JDCurrums
www.payhip.com/JDCurrums
Shona MacLean @shonamaclean.bsky.social Scottish writer. Not sure about this at all.
Suzy Henderson @suzyhenderson.bsky.social Writer of historical fiction, fantasy & romance. Lost in the 1940s. Copious tea drinker. Loving Lake District life. Published by DP Books & Northodox Press. Shortlisted for RetreatWest First Chapter Prize 2025.
Writing About Writing About Writing @writingabtwriting.bsky.social A free blog about writing books, and books about writing, and reading books about writing.
Writing About Writing About Writing is a project by @thatemilymunro.bsky.social
Find it at Writingaboutwritingaboutwriting.com
Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social Tracking the Right's journey after Brexit and also the culture war's highly charged boundaries. Once a Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute, now centrist. Telegraph watcher.
https://open.substack.com/pub/rolandmcs
buymeacoffee.com/rolandsmith
Peter Chrisp @peterchrisp.bsky.social From Swerve of Shore to Bend of Bay, a blog about Finnegans Wake http://peterchrisp.blogspot.com
David Collard @davidcollard.bsky.social Autheur. Unfluencer.
'The Beckett List' (2027)
'A Crumpled Swan' (2025)
'Multiple Joyce' (2022)
All published by www.saggingmeniscus.com
(No DMs)
Road Song Books @roadsongbooks.bsky.social OUT NOW - COLDWELL by David Gladwin https://roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
COMING SOON - THE LONGEST DAY by LISA WILLIAMS
We are a NORTH DEVON-based publisher specialising in literary fiction, short-story collections and narrative non-fiction.
Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social Best writing and poetry festivals to submit to each day on submittable.
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/projects
Rupert Rivett @rupertrivett.bsky.social πΈ Photographer | capturing life's candid moments with my camera πΈ
π https://rupertrivett.photoshelter.com π
#RealStreetPhotography #Photojournalism|
Skilled in unobtrusive, authentic #storytelling
π£NEW SUBSTACK π
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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social Annoying smartarse
Arthur Seaton #FBPE #Wessex @southsaxon.bsky.social Working class history, photography, railways, skiing, cats, corvids and goats! A sense of humour is essential. Cat butler. Reluctant intellectual. Rare disease survivor. Born at 314.3ppm.
https://railthing.blogspot.com/?m=1
Jack Wright @jackwrightauthor.com Horror author from the North of England. Reyt Spooky.
Stories of grief, folklore, and the things that move when they shouldnβt.
Duskfield Pines β ???
Annaβs Veil β ???
https://ko-fi.com/jackwrightauthor
https://buymeacoffee.com/jackwright
Astrid Aillume @aillume.bsky.social A detective. Astrid Aillume's New Case: A Billionaire's Mystery
Cracking a case is like salty liquorice.
Surprising at first,but ultimately addictive.
Luisa Cruz Smith @luisacruz.bsky.social editor, bookseller, nap enthusiast, mom
julia kelly @juliakellywriter.bsky.social Writer and dawdler
The Fisherman's Gift 2025
A Different Life 2027
UK Harvill Books, Penguin Vintage;
US Simon and Schuster
Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social Director of @britishfuture.bsky.social
Author How to be a Patriot https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-a-patriot-why-love-of-country-can-end-our-very-british-culture-war-sunder-katwala?variant=40518936559694
Evertonian
Cannes Vibe @cannesvibe.bsky.social #Cannes | Everything Cannes | Qui y vient, y vit | Promotion des arts
Twitter: CannesVibe
Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social Sheffield-based poetry publisher with an ethos of craft, care and collaboration. Books, recordings, films, walks, performances. Editor: Brian Lewis.
https://longbarrowpress.com
Onceuponacrimeuk @onceuponacrimeuk.bsky.social π Book enthusiast
π Crime
π Thriller
π« Mystery
π Cosy Crime
π¬ True Crime
π©πΌβπ Educated fool
π Stirling,Scotland
Drew Rhys @drewrhys.bsky.social writer of over one sci-fi mystery thriller, apologetic Brit posting about movies, games, food, and that.
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bx85
He/him ππβοΈ
Mike Slavin @mikeslavinauthor.bsky.social Author of fast-paced action-oriented crime/ thrillers.
-KIll Crime: a Vigilante series
-Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling (Think Reacher meets Dexter)
West Pointer, Support Democracy. Always learning.
Free prequel at the website
https://mikeslavinauthor.com/
Tom Freeman @tomfreeman.bsky.social Occasional editor and writer. Purveyor of half-baked opinions. Intermittently able to make my nieces laugh. (SnoozeInBrief on Twitter)
My blog on usage, editing and suchlike: https://stroppyeditor.wordpress.com
Nicky Downes Crime Author @nickydownes.bsky.social I write crime featuring DI Jack Kent and set in Birmingham. I have a narrowboat, Chanelle and love cruising the canals in the Midlands. My latest novel, Her Perfect Girl, is now on sale.
Gareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social Writes SFF as Gareth L. Powell and horror and mystery as G.L. Powell. Occasional award winner. Repped by Lucienne Diver at The Knight Agency.
π Mystery and Horror - https://www.glpowell.com
π Science Fiction - https://www.garethlpowell.com