A whole year of record breaking ocean temperatures. This warmth has significant effects on ocean ecosystems. A large fraction of the world’s human population rely on protein from the ocean to live. Disruption to life in the ocean does affect us all. bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

'Getting an autism/ADHD diagnosis is too easy these days!' declared the person who has never tried to get an autism/ADHD diagnosis.

It's fantastic to see that All Stories is back! #AllStories2024 is once again offering in-depth mentorships to children's book writers from underrepresented groups, alongside vital grassroots events. If you're looking to develop your work, do check it out: allstories.org.uk

All Stories 2024 is open for applications and we can't wait to hear from you! Are you a picture book/young fiction writer looking to develop your work? Are you a part of an underrepresented group? Find out more and apply for our 1:1 mentorship programme: allstories.org.uk

We’ve been so delighted by the response to our announcement of #AllStories2024 – our first online workshop is already over 50% booked, and mentorship applications have started to roll in. Thinking of applying? More details: allstories.org.uk/writing-worksh…

Lio Kerfoot Wow! Look at that lovely collection. Is that your bookshelf?

Poll because this is a current discussion between me and a friend: if ‘you don’t have a leg to stand on’ how many legs do you have? #poll #ActuallyAutistic #FridayQuiz #dumbquestion

First day of half term and I spent way too much at the rock shop and made some pendants 🫣 #polymerclay #jewellery #selfcare

How is loneliness so exhausting

10 years ago I was still stuck in the query trenches (lost & confused). Here’s a few things I’ve learned about writing/publishing in the past decade 🧵 1. Resilience. Rejection is part of the job. It gets easier. It’s not that your work isn’t good it’s that it isn’t a good fit.

Thread on alternative views of iconic landmarks you (probably) haven’t seen before 🧵 1. The worn steps of the Tower of Pisa

Got my official autism diagnosis documents! I had such a great experience with adultautism.ie - so calm & affirming after six years of NHS stress. HUGE thank you to everyone who supported my fundraiser - this wouldn’t have been possible without you! #ActuallyAutistic

What If Living Forever Was A Death Sentence? See what Michael Grant - GONE TV trailer in bio - author of the GONE series - had to say about #TheUndyingTower. Out on 1st August with @publishinguclan! 💜: amzn.eu/d/0eNKC8Eh #ukya #dystopian

Y'all. Seriously. Hardly anyone even understands the unbelievable depth of Tolkien's linguistic genius. If ever there was an artist just straight up making jokes that only he would ever get, omg. So get this, it's epic. You know the "Brandywine River" in Lord of the Rings?

Extremely rare solar halo captured during sunrise.

Sooo exhausted by the rental market rn. Served S21 4 months ago, now just living at the mercy & patience of our landladies, but like... 128 enquiries & only 4 viewings in 4 months. Every place we enquire about has 20+ interested, & so much discrimination. #rentersreformbill 😩

My current hobby while all my others are packed away in boxes ready to move is circle weaving! It’s very relaxing and I love that I can do it in bed while watching shows. 😊

Finding the right book, for the right reader can be the key that unlocks a love for reading and literacy skills for life. We believe that *all* reading is valid. Comic books and graphic novels can be especially powerful for reluctant readers. #GrowAGenerationOfReaders

Last 30 mins of my #ebay listing for a signed George R. R. Martin #GRRM book! ebay.co.uk/itm/2268469899… Trying to fund a new oven as me and my housemate have been living on microwave meals for monthhhs. 🙏 #GameOfThrones #BookTwitter #GRRM #eBayTrafficBoost #eBaySeller