Benjamin Myers
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social
Extremely humble legend. Writer of JESUS CHRIST KINSKI. RARE SINGLES, CUDDY, THE OFFING, THE GALLOWS POLE (BBC/Shane Meadows), THE PERFECT GOLDEN CIRCLE etc. Books: https://bio.site/benjaminmyers
Pinned
Special signed limited versions of JESUS CHRIST KINSKI (with sprayed edges) can be bought from indie shops only.
A selection of them can be found here:
jesuschristkinski.cmpgn.page/KRfQts
Or support your local shop via @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
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A selection of them can be found here:
jesuschristkinski.cmpgn.page/KRfQts
Or support your local shop via @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/jesu...
What's in this envelope people are pushing?
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What's in this envelope people are pushing?
Durham in the 1970s...
This might be the greatest (and saddest) documentary I've seen. I think of Michael 'Mini' Cooper often.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
This might be the greatest (and saddest) documentary I've seen. I think of Michael 'Mini' Cooper often.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Inside Story - Mini
The story of Michael - known as 'Mini' - who at 11 years old has twice attempted to burn down his house, and was designated too dangerous to be allowed his freedom. (1975)
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Durham in the 1970s...
This might be the greatest (and saddest) documentary I've seen. I think of Michael 'Mini' Cooper often.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
This might be the greatest (and saddest) documentary I've seen. I think of Michael 'Mini' Cooper often.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Sandy Says Relax.
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sandy Says Relax.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
You missed out on a grrrreat anecdote here, Bluesky.
Quiz time: I just bumped into a friend of mine in the Co-Op, who was once played on screen by Al Pacino.
But what film was it.....?
But what film was it.....?
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
You missed out on a grrrreat anecdote here, Bluesky.
Quiz time: I just bumped into a friend of mine in the Co-Op, who was once played on screen by Al Pacino.
But what film was it.....?
But what film was it.....?
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Quiz time: I just bumped into a friend of mine in the Co-Op, who was once played on screen by Al Pacino.
But what film was it.....?
But what film was it.....?
The two best non-fiction books I've read in 2025 have been woefully overlooked by prizes and accolades.
Both are inventive, unique, heartfelt.
Read them!
Both are inventive, unique, heartfelt.
Read them!
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The two best non-fiction books I've read in 2025 have been woefully overlooked by prizes and accolades.
Both are inventive, unique, heartfelt.
Read them!
Both are inventive, unique, heartfelt.
Read them!
I'm pleased to report that this year reviewers have called me both "new" (on my 12th novel) and "young" (49 3⁄4 years).
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I'm pleased to report that this year reviewers have called me both "new" (on my 12th novel) and "young" (49 3⁄4 years).
Back before the USA tragically died, this and Twin Peaks (both launched in 1990) really made TV special for a generation.
The UK only had El Dorado.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The UK only had El Dorado.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
‘It explored the spectrum of humanity’: the enduring pleasures of Northern Exposure
The quirky early 90s drama ran for 110 episodes, had fans in Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, and showed one of TV’s first gay weddings. Now, having been forgotten for years, its warm-hearted charms are be...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Back before the USA tragically died, this and Twin Peaks (both launched in 1990) really made TV special for a generation.
The UK only had El Dorado.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The UK only had El Dorado.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Important business.
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Important business.
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The paperback edition of Base Notes is almost ready to go @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Fit new cover by Ola Galewicz w/ ‘Clive Loves Dawn’ number plate. Signed dedications are now available to pre-order at Forum Books (who can post a copy out to you) >>
www.forumbooksshop.com/product/base...
www.forumbooksshop.com/product/base...
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The paperback edition of Base Notes is almost ready to go @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Fit new cover by Ola Galewicz w/ ‘Clive Loves Dawn’ number plate. Signed dedications are now available to pre-order at Forum Books (who can post a copy out to you) >>
www.forumbooksshop.com/product/base...
www.forumbooksshop.com/product/base...
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This petition asking for a public inquiry into Russian interference into UK politics already has over half the signatures it needs.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This petition asking for a public inquiry into Russian interference into UK politics already has over half the signatures it needs.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Oh, to have the confidence of the American male podcasters who talk for an error-strewn hour on subjects they know nothing about.
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Oh, to have the confidence of the American male podcasters who talk for an error-strewn hour on subjects they know nothing about.
Reposted by Benjamin Myers
'In the North, we don't wait for handouts or to be given permission because that rarely comes. We just get on and do it.'
A special episode of Northern Voices today featuring the legendary @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social on his new novel, the North & more. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
rb.gy/tmsjtd
A special episode of Northern Voices today featuring the legendary @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social on his new novel, the North & more. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
rb.gy/tmsjtd
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
'In the North, we don't wait for handouts or to be given permission because that rarely comes. We just get on and do it.'
A special episode of Northern Voices today featuring the legendary @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social on his new novel, the North & more. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
rb.gy/tmsjtd
A special episode of Northern Voices today featuring the legendary @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social on his new novel, the North & more. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
rb.gy/tmsjtd
The richest man in the world seems like the loneliest man in the world.
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The richest man in the world seems like the loneliest man in the world.
Why would anyone still be on Twitter in 2025?
It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Why would anyone still be on Twitter in 2025?
Post a movie where you're from.
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Post a movie where you're from.
50 days until I'm 50 years.
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
50 days until I'm 50 years.
It's baffling to me that a film THIS good can completely disappear for 40+ years.
As folk horrors go, it's right up there.
God bless the BFI and all that they do. Now available on DVD and streaming.
As folk horrors go, it's right up there.
God bless the BFI and all that they do. Now available on DVD and streaming.
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It's baffling to me that a film THIS good can completely disappear for 40+ years.
As folk horrors go, it's right up there.
God bless the BFI and all that they do. Now available on DVD and streaming.
As folk horrors go, it's right up there.
God bless the BFI and all that they do. Now available on DVD and streaming.
Reposted by Benjamin Myers
The excellent @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social (which has done such great reporting on the flag epidemic over the last few months) delivers the goods again today with this deep dive into the Midlands mythology of Penda's Fen.
Penda’s Fen reinvents Mercia for the modern age
How an experimental British 1970s television play pioneered a folk horror revival
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The excellent @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social (which has done such great reporting on the flag epidemic over the last few months) delivers the goods again today with this deep dive into the Midlands mythology of Penda's Fen.
Can I shock you?
I LIKE Christmas songs.
I LIKE Christmas songs.
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Can I shock you?
I LIKE Christmas songs.
I LIKE Christmas songs.
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Finally got hold of a copy of Tribune’s winter edition with Adelle Stripe’s marvellous review of Wild Twin. @adellestripe.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
And this one of my favourite bits!
And this one of my favourite bits!
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Finally got hold of a copy of Tribune’s winter edition with Adelle Stripe’s marvellous review of Wild Twin. @adellestripe.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
And this one of my favourite bits!
And this one of my favourite bits!
I just paid a four-figure sum to have a steroid injection in my neck, in case you ever wondered about the perils of writing.
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I just paid a four-figure sum to have a steroid injection in my neck, in case you ever wondered about the perils of writing.
I had a chat to Sam Leith (@questingvole.bsky.social) on The Spectator podcast. When it comes to books, he knows his onions.
Available from ye old podcaste shoppe.
(I refuse to say 'wherever you get your podcasts')
open.spotify.com/episode/19QQ...
Available from ye old podcaste shoppe.
(I refuse to say 'wherever you get your podcasts')
open.spotify.com/episode/19QQ...
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I had a chat to Sam Leith (@questingvole.bsky.social) on The Spectator podcast. When it comes to books, he knows his onions.
Available from ye old podcaste shoppe.
(I refuse to say 'wherever you get your podcasts')
open.spotify.com/episode/19QQ...
Available from ye old podcaste shoppe.
(I refuse to say 'wherever you get your podcasts')
open.spotify.com/episode/19QQ...
It's 3 weeks since JESUS CHRIST KINSKI was unleashed into the wilds of the imagination.
Have you spotted it out there?
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Have you spotted it out there?
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It's 3 weeks since JESUS CHRIST KINSKI was unleashed into the wilds of the imagination.
Have you spotted it out there?
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Have you spotted it out there?
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social