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Louie Stowell

@louiestowell.bsky.social

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Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Mar 30

I have a newsletter! If you'd like to keep up to date on my books, events, news, book-themed activities for kids and occasional Doctor Who and other fandom thoughts, sign up here! louiestowell.substack.com #KidLitUK

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News, books and nonsense. Click to read The Louie Stowell Newsletter, a Substack publication.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 3h

oh good i thought so

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 3h

dammit

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 4h

An hour researching a character who I'm not actually using in this book definitely counts as editing right...?

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 2d

You should be concerned about the rate of authors leaving publishing. Especially from marginalized communities. This year I have seen so many authors just pack it up and go. And it's only getting worse.

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 4h

Starting to contribute more stuff at The Onion but I’m looking for assistant work in comedy. Please let me know of any assistant work or writing submission opportunities in that area! I’d love to get to New York eventually. Email is on my website amyash.me, or DM here.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 4h

Tip for the writing team of the new buffy series if you want to do a more updated version of the Malcom episode.

Matthewせいじ @matthewseiji.com · Aug 14

It’s 2050 and a teen girl is torrenting a .tar.gz file of all the consciousnesses of all the tech bros who uploaded themselves into the cloud in a bid for immortality and modding them into The Sims 4

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 5h

I tend to remember them the SECOND I've posted something relevant but never before....

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 5h

Paging #Kidlituk and #EduSky

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Paula Harrison @paulabooks.bsky.social · 6h

Here’s my first video from the Paula Grows Authors series - How to create a superhero character! Hints and tips on story writing for kids aged 6-11 youtu.be/EnBofthetSs?...

Video 1 How to create a superhero character

YouTube video by Paula Harrison

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Stephen Cox But Spookier @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social · 5h

Those who the gods of publishing wish to destroy, they first drive mad

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 5h

That's it - just because I come across other leftists online, doesn't mean they echo my views. They challlenge me. Or they're just wrong ;) The whole POINT about being on the left is no bastard agrees enough to create a workable coaltion ;)

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 5h

They thought they were just going to work. But they were going to a place of madness

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

*rubs thighs*

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

I want everyone to the think of the poor production teams having to act on increasingly unhinged requests. They didn't ask for this. They don't deserve this. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? | David Barnett

With the rise of TikTok and two-tier marketing budgets, something’s off in the world of publishing (and it’s not just the aroma), says author David Barnett

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Emily Tesh @emilytesh.net · 6h

Today marks five months since the release of THE INCANDESCENT. As we swing into the grimmest bit of the school year, spare a thought for the teachers you know, for whom a demon infestation would make very little noticeable difference to the dark tunnel that is the back half of the autumn term.

Emily Tesh @emilytesh.net · May 13

THE INCANDESCENT is a book about money and education and status symbols, about loving your career, about demons, about magic, about fantasy school - but most of all about how 'school' is always a kind of fantasy. Available now!

US: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

UK: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/unti...

THE INCANDESCENT by Emily Tesh, in US (black) and UK (pink) hardcover editions.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

gah mate i'm sorry that SUCKS

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Matthew Parkinson-Bennett @matthewpb.bsky.social · 7h

Returns from a chain bookshop have reduced our sales to a minus figure in the most important sales month of the year.

Please support independent bookshops this Christmas.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

That's the one they tried that went through to a webchat!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

Just a small echo chamber, as a treat

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

Given that that's in a cemetery I can only conclude this is some kind of satanic ritual to summong the AI antichrist.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6h

Does anyone know a number to call to get through to speak to a person at BT, not just get a text to a webchat? It's for a family member.

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Erica Wagner @ericawgnr.bsky.social · 7h

Indie publishing is *vital*. If you are a reader and a lover of books, this is a cause that deserves your strong support. This is the pipeline for some of the best writing around.

Salt Books @saltpublishing.com · 7h

We need your help. 💙 Salt is fighting to keep indie publishing alive — discovering new writers, nurturing voices that matter. Every pound helps us publish more books. Please donate or share today. #SupportIndie #KeepBooksAlive #Books #Writers #IndiePress

Donate to Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026, organized by Christopher Hamilton-Emery

New books and reprints arrive daily at Salty Towers – and we'… Christopher Hamilton-Emery needs your support for Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 8h

Interesting! I guess I have one with my wife? But even then we have points of ethical disagreement!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 8h

When reading I wondered if B born was somehow related to b-boying. Perhaps he came out screaming then did a little headstand and twirled around while they cut the cord?

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Ian Kikuchi @curatorian.bsky.social · 1d

Went to the farm earlier. Saw the most coquettish pig you've ever met.

A pig, working the camera like her life depends on it.

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