Astonishingly good podcast led by Michael Moynihan of The Fifth Column in Ukraine.

Back at Formby. Got sunburnt. instagram.com/p/Cbk6EWJIO97/…

Chris Rock’s cousin, The, looks on in shock.

Listening to podcasts at 1.5 speed is a game-changer. Feel 50% cleverer.

"The bonds between people and land are complex and perhaps unfathomable. But they depend upon the hard groundwork of knowledge, of knowing what is what." On nature and knowledge: me, for Aeon Magazine. aeon.co/essays/nature-…

Looking for a new thriller read? You can grab The Dinner Guest paperback for just £3 😱🎉 Find it here: amazon.co.uk/Dinner-Guest-a…

'I am not a plagiarist', says man who perfectly fits the definition of a plagiarist. theguardian.com/books/2022/jun…

An eighteenth-century mystery – longish thread. While I was feverish with covid, I bought a random book. (1/16)

We are delighted to announce that the children of #Hull have declared… 🏆 THE GIRL IN THE WOODEN ARMOUR by CONRAD MASON 🏆 As the winner of the KS3 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward 2022 Congratulations Conrad Mason 👏📚🎪⭐️

Check out this incredible avalanche footage from the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan. Luckily, everyone survived. Account: cutt.ly/fLkOldS

If you’re writing for children or young adults and you’re ready to share your work with agents, keep me in mind. I’m on the lookout for a new talent to work with. Submissions guidelines are on the AMH website.

Sarah knows something happened to her sister. People don't just disappear. Do they? #TheHiker by Michael is out in ONE WEEK! Get yours here: smarturl.it/TheHiker

"The Hiker" by M.J. Ford - Book Review Avon Books UK #NetGalley #TheHiker #BookReview Michael fictionophile.com/2022/12/19/the… via Fictionophile 📚🇨🇦

Post the same actor in two roles that show their range

Nick Drake by Richard Morton Jack review – genius remembered theguardian.com/books/2023/jun…

Sad news about Joss Naylor. I didn’t know him really, but the odd time I spoke to him he had a lovely sensible and quiet way with him. A proper Cumbrian - no hype and BS, just got on and did his thing, and hard as nails. Our thoughts with the Naylor family.

They are also keen to reassure people in Wigan that there are no wider risks to the public. I would ask people to avoid speculation and to contact Greater Manchester Police if they have any information at all that may help the investigation. (2/3)

I've updated my website. Look on my works, ye mighty, and maybe think about commissioning me. richarddsmyth.com