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Bob Johnston

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'Our Big Day' LGBTQ+ award-winning picturebook published 2022. Currently subbing agents w/ a gay novel for adults. Husband, dog lover, cat misser, biscuit eater, previously @gutterbookshop ... he/him. linktr.ee/bobjohnstonbooks

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 2h

Yes.

Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 5h

It's why I'm always wary of old ladies having afternoon tea tbh... NB 'The Hunt' with Betty Gilpin has v strong 'Ready or Not' vibes if you haven't already seen it - same level of black humour, some gore but not excessive. I enjoyed it.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 8h

Autumn Trees, Mulmur Twp - Ontario
Alan C. Collier
1987

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 5h

Yeah, always think monsters have to work so hard for the money - cajoling victims and endless walking around and jumping on things a lot. Ghosts just get to live in their little own heads, float around & please themselves. Ghosts rock.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 5h

I'm similar to you - love ghosts & a demon & a bit of possession but zero interest in gore & stabbies & bloody bits (zombies really need to get a nice hobby...) There's some free fun classic ghost films on YouTube btw - original Thirteen Ghosts etc - see @pizzaFlix YT channel.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 6h

Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the delightful Pallas’s Warbler! 🍂

These tiny visitors from far east are a rare autumn treat for birdwatchers!

Look for their bright yellow eyebrow stripe and lemon rump as they flit through the trees.

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Dapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social · 6h

Join myself and the insanely talented Matthew Forsythe in convo this October 28th at 7pm (gmt).
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We’ll be talking about his journey from comics to animation to absolutely epic children’s books.
It’s gonna be a vibe, be sure to get your drinks and snacks ready and put the date in your diary.

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The image is of an advert for an Instagram Live event. It contains a picture of myself (Dapo Adeola) and my guest (Matthew Forsythe), as well as the date (October 28th 2025) and time (7pm GMT) the event will be taking place. There’s also an image of the cover of Matt’s latest picture book (Aggie & The Ghost) in the bottom left corner of the image.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 6h

I enjoyed Presence recently. A clever take on modern ghosting.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 6h

Charity Sausage Race.

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CJ McKinney @cjmckinney.bsky.social · 6h

Unfortunate to release a report criticising the government for positioning digital ID as a "silver bullet" for illegal working, one day after the government said "digital ID is not a silver bullet for tackling illegal immigration" www.thetimes.com/uk/technolog...

Digital IDs ‘will not stop illegal working’, tech industry warns

Ministers have been accused of overselling the new digital scheme as a “silver bullet” for tackling illegal work

www.thetimes.com

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 6h

Go give blood

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 7h

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has made an urgent appeal for blood donations as current supplies for most groups have fallen to under three days of stock.

Ahead of the upcoming bank holiday, the IBTS said it is struggling to stay on top of demand.jrnl.ie/6844970

Urgent appeal for blood donations as supplies for most groups run 'critically low'

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service said it needs 12,000 donations over the next four weeks to respond to patient need and meet hospital demand.

jrnl.ie

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Aoife Barry @sweetoblivion.bsky.social · 9h

So delighted to be nominated in the Arts Journalism and Criticism category of the Irish Journalism Awards - for these three columns in the Sunday Times. Feels like a huge moment after going freelance in 2023!

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Karl Stanley @karlstanley.bsky.social · 6h

I am glad we are in the EU. I am also highly critical of the EU for their neoliberalism, support of genocide, making us bail out the German banks etc. I don't think there's any contradiction in that, it's OK to be critical / seek improvement.

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David Hendy @davidhendy.bsky.social · 7h

On this day in 1940 the BBC’s London headquarters, Broadcasting House, was hit by a huge bomb dropped by the Luftwaffe. Seven died and there was huge destruction.

Using oral history accounts and documents from the BBC’s own archives, I’ve tried to piece together how events unfolded that night

The Bombing of Broadcasting House

Broadcasting House in London, suffered two direct hits in the Blitz – causing widespread damage, several deaths, and many injuries.

www.bbc.com

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Caroline Sampson @sampscaroline.bsky.social · 1d

Grumpy today and it's grey and dismal so #UnconfinedWalks along the cycle route because it's good for autumn colour. The textures and rich colour have brightened me up a bit.

A tarmac path leading through trees and bushes full of autumn colours

A pattern of leaves of different colours and sizes

Autumn leaves, fruits, berries and flowers arranged in a pattern

A salmon pink leaf overlaid with berries and fruits of different colours

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Only 6 months ago. He's 27. Losing both parents in one year at such a young age. Heartbreaking.

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laart20 @laart20.bsky.social · 1d

He was amazing omg. This breaks my heart.. youtu.be/SxVNOnPyvIU?...

D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel) (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Are you suggesting he takes the p... ;)

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 1d

I’m on the last ten pages of The Everlasting by the fabulously skilled @alixeharrow.bsky.social AND I AM NOT OKAY

An ARC of The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.

The cover features autumn-coloured flowers and vines that wrap around the silhouette of a sword. A single eye peers out from the shape of the sword. The tag line above the title reads “A Legend. A Lie. A Love Story.”

I’m holding The Everlasting in front of my book shelves, which have softly glowing mood lights and one very stubborn Pothos along with some of my favourite fantasy books.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

@jancarsonwrites.bsky.social You'll appreciate this one!

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Stan Carey @stancarey.bsky.social · 1d

"Language has been verbing for as long as it has languaged." New post on Agatha Christie – as a verb stancarey.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/t...

to Agatha Christie (v.tr.)

The conversion of nouns to verbs (to impact, to medal, to leverage, to architect) is a continual object of criticism and word rage. But language has been verbing for as long as it has languaged. In…

stancarey.wordpress.com

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Steve Beresford @lostinmilbury.bsky.social · 1d

Then: the office of the future will be paperless

Now: keep paper records

Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 1d

This. And this again.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Podium Debates is the King of All Debates.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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