Two important things this week: Christmas, which a lot of people get excited about. And, on Friday, the serialization of my novel Maynard’s War, the first in The Bloomsbury Trilogy on Substack. You don’t have to subscribe to enjoy Christmas. bloomsbury.substack.com

Coming this week to Substack: The serialization of my novel Maynard's War, the first book in The Bloomsbury Trilogy. Chapter One out this Friday 27th December. Think of it as a slightly late Christmas gift from me. And yes it's free to subscribe. bloomsbury.substack.com

It’s now less than 24 hours until the serialization of my novel, Maynard’s War. First chapter tomorrow at 11am, the next two on Friday and Saturday, with the rest to follow each Sunday morning. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss a chapter. bloomsbury.substack.com

The first 3 chapters of my novel Maynard's War are now available to read on substack. The first novel in The Bloomsbury Trilogy, it should appeal to anyone with an interest in The Bloomsbury Group or in World War I. And it's free to subscribe. bloomsbury.substack.com

Chapter Four of my historical novel, Maynard’s War, the first book in The Bloomsbury Trilogy, is now available on substack. It’s free to read, though paid subscriptions are very welcome 😉 Chapter 5 follows next Sunday, 12th January at 11am.

A reminder that the first four chapters of my novel, Maynard's War, are now available on substack. And they're free to read. Though if, despite Christmas, you're feeling flush, paid subscriptions are available. #History #fiction #books #bloomsbury bloomsbury.substack.com

Chapter 5 of my historical novel, Maynard’s War, is now available. This week we meet other members of The Bloomsbury Group, and learn about John Maynard Keynes’ rather disappointing love life. It’s free to read through paid subscriptions are available. bloomsbury.substack.com/p/maynards-war…

New long read from me on the threats posed by Trump's second term and what we can do about it. markbraund.substack.com/p/trump-and-th…

Chapter Six of my historical novel, Maynard’s War, is now available to read. This week Vanessa Bell hosts a party for her friends in the Bloomsbury Group, with opinions divided on the war. It’s free to read, though paid subscriptions are available. bloomsbury.substack.com/p/maynards-war…

Update of a piece I wrote in 2008 on Holocaust Memorial Day. Spoiler alert: things are a lot worse than they were 17 years ago, which is why it's still the most important day of the year. markbraund.substack.com/p/holocaust-me…

Another great post here by Robert Reich: substack.com/inbox/post/156… He’s absolutely right: it is a coup, and the mainstream media need to start reporting it as such. But what to do about it? In my short story How it Ends I imagine one potential solution. markbraund.substack.com/p/future-ficti…

If you suffer from #migraine and you've struggled to find an effective treatment, read my latest post. After 20 years of increasingly frequent attacks, I've been migraine free for 6 months now, thanks to a drug I was prescribed for something else. markbraund.substack.com/p/migraine-a-m…

This guy Gary Stevenson makes soooo much sense.

This is doing little more than putting a big tick mark next to everything Reform claim. Stupid and self-defeating.

Alert to the only person who can save many thousands of starving Palestinian babies in Gaza between now and the end of the month. The UN’s Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC that 14,000 babies could die in a few days unless the trucks carrying food for them on the Gaza

The Bad Plus on top form @ronniescottsofficial tonight. Four exceptional musicians playing some of the most exquisitely crafted #jazz you will ever hear. Dave King's drumming never ceases to amaze.

Remembering the great Lance Reddick, born 63 years ago today in Baltimore. Gone but not forgotten. June 7, 1962 – March 17, 2023

Billy Cobham, 81, on phenomenal form with the Guy Barker Big Band at Ronnie Scott's tonight. I knew I should have bought tickets for the second show as well. If there's a better drummer ... #jazz #fusion

Key point in Dan’s brilliant take down of fantasies of left on tax. Equivalent fantasy on right is huge painless spending cuts. We can have bigger state and more tax on average earners. We can have smaller state and real cuts in public services/benefits. Thats it. The choice