Paul Cheney
@halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
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Paul Cheney
@halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
· Nov 14
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Eleventh and the penultimate in my series of Knowlton sunsets. November
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Eleventh and the penultimate in my series of Knowlton sunsets. November
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Me and @eireannmor.bsky.social have been planning this for the best part of two years, and it's just about to happen! The library looks beautiful, the publishers are setting up, the books are waiting for you. Drop in if you're in Dublin this evening or tomorrow!
come one, come all! 6-9 tomorrow evening (28th, Fri.) and 10-4 Saturday (29). FREE! bring ten friends and ten euro and make a bunch of small presses really happy
Excited to see some of you in Pearse Library this Friday and Saturday at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Me and @eireannmor.bsky.social have been planning this for the best part of two years, and it's just about to happen! The library looks beautiful, the publishers are setting up, the books are waiting for you. Drop in if you're in Dublin this evening or tomorrow!
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My thoughts on Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson and published by @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Nazia for sending me a copy a while ago...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
My thoughts on Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson and published by @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Nazia for sending me a copy a while ago...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
My thoughts on Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson and published by @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Nazia for sending me a copy a while ago...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM
My thoughts on Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson and published by @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Nazia for sending me a copy a while ago...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/red-m...
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My thoughts on The Future of Travel by Daniel Maurer and published by @melvillehouse.bsky.social. Thank you to Nikki for sending me a copy to read
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November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My thoughts on The Future of Travel by Daniel Maurer and published by @melvillehouse.bsky.social. Thank you to Nikki for sending me a copy to read
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My thoughts on The Future of Travel by Daniel Maurer and published by @melvillehouse.bsky.social. Thank you to Nikki for sending me a copy to read
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/the-f...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/the-f...
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My thoughts on The Future of Travel by Daniel Maurer and published by @melvillehouse.bsky.social. Thank you to Nikki for sending me a copy to read
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/the-f...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/the-f...
Thank you for the repost, @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you for the repost, @summersdalebooks.bsky.social
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The show aired on Sunday morning, Australia time, which was before midnight here. Nemo fell asleep while I listened to Julian Morrow’s phrase, “the only sea librarian in the world.” At the end, I had to choose a song to close the show with. Julian is such a clever, witty, lovely person to talk to.
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The show aired on Sunday morning, Australia time, which was before midnight here. Nemo fell asleep while I listened to Julian Morrow’s phrase, “the only sea librarian in the world.” At the end, I had to choose a song to close the show with. Julian is such a clever, witty, lovely person to talk to.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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If you would like a signed Everything Will Swallow You hardback for RRP + P&P, I have a fabulous selection of art by my mum, Jo, which I'm sending out for free (one linoprint with each book). Let me know your address via [email protected] while stocks last.
Sorry, this is just for UK folk, BUT...
Sorry, this is just for UK folk, BUT...
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you would like a signed Everything Will Swallow You hardback for RRP + P&P, I have a fabulous selection of art by my mum, Jo, which I'm sending out for free (one linoprint with each book). Let me know your address via [email protected] while stocks last.
Sorry, this is just for UK folk, BUT...
Sorry, this is just for UK folk, BUT...
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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I am very excited to report that my book is now available for pre-order!!
If you like things that fly – be it aircraft, bugs or birds, then this book is for you!
I am also so delighted with the beautiful cover art by @Rachelhillustrates.bsky.social :)
www.penguin.co.uk/books/461507...
If you like things that fly – be it aircraft, bugs or birds, then this book is for you!
I am also so delighted with the beautiful cover art by @Rachelhillustrates.bsky.social :)
www.penguin.co.uk/books/461507...
August 13, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I am very excited to report that my book is now available for pre-order!!
If you like things that fly – be it aircraft, bugs or birds, then this book is for you!
I am also so delighted with the beautiful cover art by @Rachelhillustrates.bsky.social :)
www.penguin.co.uk/books/461507...
If you like things that fly – be it aircraft, bugs or birds, then this book is for you!
I am also so delighted with the beautiful cover art by @Rachelhillustrates.bsky.social :)
www.penguin.co.uk/books/461507...
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This SUNDAY - COLCHESTER!!
A solo show for @samaritans.bsky.social
Tickets here
www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/poet...
Tell your friends
A solo show for @samaritans.bsky.social
Tickets here
www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/poet...
Tell your friends
November 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
This SUNDAY - COLCHESTER!!
A solo show for @samaritans.bsky.social
Tickets here
www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/poet...
Tell your friends
A solo show for @samaritans.bsky.social
Tickets here
www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/poet...
Tell your friends
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My thoughts on Slow Trains To Istanbul by Tom Chesshyre and published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jessica for sending me a copy to read
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November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My thoughts on Slow Trains To Istanbul by Tom Chesshyre and published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jessica for sending me a copy to read
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
My thoughts on Slow Trains To Istanbul by Tom Chesshyre and published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jessica for sending me a copy to read
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My thoughts on Slow Trains To Istanbul by Tom Chesshyre and published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jessica for sending me a copy to read
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/slow-...
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We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!
#BookWeekScotland
#BookWeekScotland
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!
#BookWeekScotland
#BookWeekScotland
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Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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HEY!
I'm doing a Book Advent Calendar this year.
You can get 4, 6 or 12 books.
Each book will be personally picked based on the stuff you enjoy reading.
So count down the days to Christmas by unwrapping a few delightful literary treats.
HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
I'm doing a Book Advent Calendar this year.
You can get 4, 6 or 12 books.
Each book will be personally picked based on the stuff you enjoy reading.
So count down the days to Christmas by unwrapping a few delightful literary treats.
HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
HEY!
I'm doing a Book Advent Calendar this year.
You can get 4, 6 or 12 books.
Each book will be personally picked based on the stuff you enjoy reading.
So count down the days to Christmas by unwrapping a few delightful literary treats.
HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
I'm doing a Book Advent Calendar this year.
You can get 4, 6 or 12 books.
Each book will be personally picked based on the stuff you enjoy reading.
So count down the days to Christmas by unwrapping a few delightful literary treats.
HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
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My nature journal Secrets of a Devon Wood is available to buy in @Waterstones if you're on the hunt for a gift for a nature lover. There's some signed copies in the Newton Abbot branch.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
My nature journal Secrets of a Devon Wood is available to buy in @Waterstones if you're on the hunt for a gift for a nature lover. There's some signed copies in the Newton Abbot branch.