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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 18m

Agreed

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1h

The Sheep Look Up is one of my favourite SF books

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 2h

Soylent Green is (loosely) based on Harry Harrison’s book, Make Room! Make Room!. You could also check out John Brunner’s Stand on Zanzibar.

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 4h

We have an early update today because Cheryl will be offline most of the day. She's at the Senedd, so today we are talking about the law code of Hywel Dda. www.kickstarter.com/...

The cover of They Are Still Here (Mae Nhw Yma O Hyd).

The image is of the sorceror, Gwydion, surrounded by wild animals (wolf, boar, deer) in a Celtic knotwork frame. Gwydion's hat is crowned with antlers. He carries an axe in his right hand and an oak twig in his left.

Art by Josh Arklin.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 3h

It is Cornwell. His Arthur books are very similar.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 3h

Come to my party. New Green Man book launch!

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 19h

The Caerffili by-election on 23 October is a two-horse race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.

Lindsay Whittle, aka Mr Caerphilly, understands our communities and is the only candidate that will stand up for Wales.

If you live in Caerffili and want to keep Reform out – vote Plaid Cymru.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 19h

Of course cows turning up unexpectedly is often a sign of fairy activity. The Tylwyth Teg keep cows, though normally in lakes, not on train platforms. Today's update has an example: www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 20h

Neath. Unlike yesterday, no herd of cows on the platform. Disappointing, but it does mean the train is on time. 🐄🐄🐄

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 20h

#MythologyMonday
Cadair Idris is one of Wales' most beautiful and storied peaks. Legend says that a night upon its slopes may grant the gift of 'Awen', or divine poetic inspiration. But it comes also with a risk: some who sleep there will wake not as poets, but as madmen!

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 20h

It has been a bit quiet today. I know yesterday was very good, but we are not funded yet so I am going to have to keep pestering you until we are. If you have already backed it, why not share it with your friends? www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 20h

Williams is Welsh. So was Reardon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👴🎱🏆
(Yes, I know it is a pool ball.)

Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 🏁 @thebishf1.bsky.social · 21h

At 50 years 206 days, Mark Williams (pic) has just won the #XianGrandPrix, becoming the oldest winner of a ranking #Snooker tournament. #AnorakFact: the previous record holder was Ray Reardon, who was 50 years 14 days old when he won the ’82 #PlayersTournament.

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 21h

We have partnered with @transactualuk.bsky.social to create a new tool to help you write to your MP.

Your voices have been making a difference. Because of you, pressure is mounting, but we have to keep it up.

Write to your MP now 👇

actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

Your voices are making a difference.

Take action now with our new MP tool.

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance x TransActual.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 20h

Ar y trên i Nghaerdydd, eto 🚄

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Kayla Allen 🏳️‍⚧️ @kaylaallen1965.bsky.social · 22h

If you're coming to WFC Brighton, please come by and see us. I'll be helping Cheryl at our table in the Dealers Room.

Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

The programme for World Fantasy is out. Here's what I'll be doing:

My World Fantasy Schedule | Cheryl's Mewsings

The final programme for World Fantasy has now been published. You can find it here. I have one program item (that is fairly standard for World Fantasy which has way too many professionals in the membership to give people more than one slot). It is as follows: Friday Oct. 30th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

www.cheryl-morgan.com

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d

We are over 60% funded, which is fantastic. Soon it will be time to talk about stretch goals. In the meantime, today's update features one of the most famous pieces of Welsh folklore, the story of the woman of Llyn Fan Fach: www.kickstarter.com/...

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, fixed now. And hello panelist!

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

The programme for World Fantasy is out. Here's what I'll be doing:

My World Fantasy Schedule | Cheryl's Mewsings

The final programme for World Fantasy has now been published. You can find it here. I have one program item (that is fairly standard for World Fantasy which has way too many professionals in the membership to give people more than one slot). It is as follows: Friday Oct. 30th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

www.cheryl-morgan.com

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

They are all in favour of denying history when it suits them, such as the existence of trans people in the past.

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Jo Walton @bluejo.bsky.social · 1d

Kickstarter for a great new anthology of fantasy stories using Welsh folklore in the present day

www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 1d

We are delighted to announce that #Octocon2026 will be taking place in Cork City with special guests @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social.

Find out more at
https://2025.octocon.com/announcing-octocon-2026/

#Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #SciFiConvention #CorkCity

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

I have over 12,000 followers here. If each one of you pledged just £1 each to the Kickstarter we’d be deep into stretch goals by now. Just a thought: www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for being there

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d

It being a Sunday, there's no update today. Things are quiet as usual. But we do want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has got us over the £3000 mark. Everyone else, why not click the link and find out more. www.kickstarter.com/...

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Brian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · 1d

I've just backed @cherylmorgan.bsky.social anthology - They Are Still Here - An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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