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Lynsey May

@lynseymay.com

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Writer. Reader. Lover of tall tales. Weak Teeth out now, Kin scheduled for 2027: http://tinyurl.com/Buy-weak-teeth Links and stuff: linktr.ee/lynseymay

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Nov 25

One of the things I was most proud of this year was being chosen as part of this gang, especially as I look around the world right now and hope so much for connection and compassion.

nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/writing-hub/...

Meet the ILX 10: Rising Stars of UK Writing

We’re delighted to reveal our list of ten early-career writers whose work has the powerful potential to speak to and engage with global literary audiences. Part of #LitExchange.

nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 33m

It feels like every author I know is being inundated by the next gen of (mainly) AI scam emails. Covered a few of the basics over on the @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social blog.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/how...

How to watch out for scam emails targeting authors

In the age of AI, scam emails targeting authors have grown more sophisticated – here are some handy ways to spot them and protect yourself.

www.scottishbooktrust.com

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 6h

Gorgeous!

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Fin Cramb @fincramb.bsky.social · 1d

It's the final stretch on the White Ash Vol 1 Master Edition! From @charliestickney.bsky.social @conorhughes.bsky.social and me. With a bonus 24 page 'Lillian Unleashed' story from Charlie and @superliyishan.bsky.social and cover work from @amatoxine.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

White Ash Vol 1 -- The Master Edition Hardcover

A remastered, luxury HC collection of the hit fantasy romance epic, incorporating the new material produced for Scout Comics

www.kickstarter.com

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 12d

When people are occupied, resistance is justified.

Solidarity from the streets of Edinburgh.

A crowd of people with Palestinian flags walking down princes street with Waverley station in the distance

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 13d

ALSO now is the perfect time to send an email to the foreign office.

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/flotilla_det...

Write to the FCDO about the Global Sumud Flotilla

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 13d

There should be an option on all campaigns, submissions shops etc to say 'I'm already on your email list' just for saps like me who hate ticking no.

Also, why yes, I have been writing to a lot of offices via incredibly useful templates in the last wee while.

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 15d

Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚

It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.

We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Poster with the map of Scotland. Title says 'The value and impact of Scotland's school libraries: final report'

Infographic quote that reads: 'School libraries are not optional extras; they are essential for equitable education. As librarians, educators, parents and policymakers read these pages, I hope they hear the plea: invest in people, space and resources, and the benefits – raised attainment, better mental health and more informed pupils – will be unmistakable.'

Quote is from Derek France,
Preston Lodge High School, East Lothian
Secondary School Librarian of the Year (2022)
Scottish Book Trust Reading
Champion (2025)

Infographic containing two facts. They are:
Fact:
Research proves having a school library and librarian delivers higher test scores equating to academic attainment, successful curriculum or learning outcomes, and positive attitudes towards learning.
Fact:
There is no legal requirement for schools in Scotland to have a school library and librarian.

Infographic card that reads: 'What can be done?

Scottish Book Trust recommends:

1. Scottish Government introduces a statutory requirement for secondary schools to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian.

2. Scottish Government and local authorities work with stakeholders to ensure there’s a set standard of provision across the country.

3. Scottish Government and local authorities work together to empower secondary schools across Scotland with funding and resources to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian.

4. Secondary school management teams appropriately train and support their librarians to deliver a high-quality library service. '

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 16d

I left them for the next lucky soul!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 16d

The 90s dolphins proudly on display in my local vintage shop were not something I needed this Monday morning.

Small silver brooch with two leaping dolphins with a price tag saying ‘90s dolphin broach £25’

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Fin Cramb @fincramb.bsky.social · 22d

Our new Master Edition of White Ash Vol 1 is live in all it's luxury glory!

Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 22d

White Ash Vol 1 -- The Master Edition is now Live on Kickstarter. If you've ever wanted to check out White Ash before... this is the way. Join us today for early-bird specials and limited-edition rewards. www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

White Ash Vol 1 -- The Master Edition Hardcover

A remastered, luxury HC collection of the hit fantasy romance epic, incorporating the new material produced for Scout Comics

www.kickstarter.com

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 24d

Having to replace my laptop wasn't ideal, but it is kind of a relief to notice far fewer typos and weird autocorrects now that I have a fully functional space bar.

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 24d

Of course, have done!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 26d

Mostly email spam is annoying or stressful and occasionally, it's kind of delightful. Do I seem like someone who is in need of a supply of electric bicycles? How different my life might be if I were.

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 29d

Nooo, just clippy on crack. Nobody wants it!!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 29d

Eek!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 15

Soon we will be able to sum everything up in one word, ‘meh’.

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 15

This makes me feel better, and also worse!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 15

Thanks Adobe, I do realise that my book proofs might be a long document. Very kind to offer a summary, but sadly would kind of defeat the purpose.

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 15

Amazing! I feel like I need these now

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Goblin Purwin @goblinpurwin.bsky.social · Sep 12

Louder

Four Panel Comic
Panel One: A cat runs along holding a fountain pen dripping red ink.
Text: Free The Press
Panel Two: A cat runs along holding a branch with green leaves
Text: Free The Land
Panel Three: A cat running beneath the moon wearing a keffiyeh
Text: Free The People
Panel Four: Three cats, running with a red, a white and a green kite
Text: Free Palestine

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 11

This will add some glee to the to do list!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 11

How am I going to do all the things in the small amount of time I have to do the things? Why didn’t I do some of these things at an earlier date? Why are there things at all?

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 9

I hope you get the maximum number of tocks possible!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 9

It totally is. I love Dropbox, it’s my absolute daily legend. I also hadn’t realised that I’d also set my desktop to save to iCloud, which caught most things I hadn’t properly filed. I bet you are better with your external hard drive than I was with mine!

Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · Sep 9

A big phew, despite much gnashing and fretting!