Dave Hutchinson
@hutchinsondave.bsky.social
the littl shynin man the Addom, he runs in the wud
Judging by the number of people who’ve said they have a copy, everyone’s already read it, but today’s the official publication date of The Essence, so there we go.
The Essence, Dave Hutchinson - Books - The Essence
NewCon Press is a multiple award-winning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror.
www.newconpress.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Judging by the number of people who’ve said they have a copy, everyone’s already read it, but today’s the official publication date of The Essence, so there we go.
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Finally, a foe worthy of her talents.
Nothing says getting into the festive spirit like going online to shout at some biscuits
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Finally, a foe worthy of her talents.
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Didn’t see the first rug for about half an hour – Tasselled Wobbegong – thirteen footer. You know how you know that when you’re in the water, Chief? You tell by lookin from the tassels to the muppet mouth. Yknow, the thing about a rug? He’s got lifeless weave, black weave, like a doll’s weave.
The Tasselled Wobbegong is a master of disguise that can eat a fish almost as big as itself in one gulp. It's classified as a shark, but when it lays on the sea floor it looks like a harmless rug if you manage to see it. But with powerful jaws and sharp teeth they are no fish to mess with.
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Didn’t see the first rug for about half an hour – Tasselled Wobbegong – thirteen footer. You know how you know that when you’re in the water, Chief? You tell by lookin from the tassels to the muppet mouth. Yknow, the thing about a rug? He’s got lifeless weave, black weave, like a doll’s weave.
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
Once upon a time, this would have been a bit of a red flag.
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Once upon a time, this would have been a bit of a red flag.
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That's the vet behind saying "Just put it in his food, he'll never notice." While standing well back, giggling, and heavily armed.
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
That's the vet behind saying "Just put it in his food, he'll never notice." While standing well back, giggling, and heavily armed.
A stone tablet recently excavated from the site of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur shows the hero Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, giving his cat a pill.
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
A stone tablet recently excavated from the site of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur shows the hero Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, giving his cat a pill.
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A few Christmases ago I made some people cross on Twitter by sharing below without the accompanying caption/punchline but I think it’s fun to work it out
December 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A few Christmases ago I made some people cross on Twitter by sharing below without the accompanying caption/punchline but I think it’s fun to work it out
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Coz every girl crazy 'bout a Harp Dressed Man
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Coz every girl crazy 'bout a Harp Dressed Man
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Yf thou knowest, thou knowest.
December 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yf thou knowest, thou knowest.
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My cat sofas are at their cheapest ever! #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #BlueskyCats
Now is the perfect time to buy one for your own cat or as a gift for a cat lover.. craftysharp.etsy.com
Now is the perfect time to buy one for your own cat or as a gift for a cat lover.. craftysharp.etsy.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My cat sofas are at their cheapest ever! #Caturday #CatsofBluesky #BlueskyCats
Now is the perfect time to buy one for your own cat or as a gift for a cat lover.. craftysharp.etsy.com
Now is the perfect time to buy one for your own cat or as a gift for a cat lover.. craftysharp.etsy.com
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Americans, of course, are famous for not using cars
December 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Americans, of course, are famous for not using cars
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Frank Gehry, 1929–2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Frank Gehry, 1929–2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
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Frank Gehry's first big project in New York City was this building. I worked there for ~7 years. The place was insane. The walls curved, and came together at odd angles. The rooms were the strangest sizes. You'd find a balcony or whole other wing to a floor where you'd least expect it. It ruled. RIP
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Frank Gehry's first big project in New York City was this building. I worked there for ~7 years. The place was insane. The walls curved, and came together at odd angles. The rooms were the strangest sizes. You'd find a balcony or whole other wing to a floor where you'd least expect it. It ruled. RIP
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Can't wait for Anti-FIFA..?
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Can't wait for Anti-FIFA..?
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🚨🚨 Politically significant decision by @ec.europa.eu to impose a €120 million fine on Elon #Musk’s #X, the first-ever penalty issued under the EU’s flagship content moderation law, the Digital Services Act. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
EU slaps €120M fine on Elon Musk’s X, straining ties with US
US vice president says EU should not be ‘attacking American companies over garbage.’
www.politico.eu
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨🚨 Politically significant decision by @ec.europa.eu to impose a €120 million fine on Elon #Musk’s #X, the first-ever penalty issued under the EU’s flagship content moderation law, the Digital Services Act. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
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12 Portraits of Rejected Smurfs
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
12 Portraits of Rejected Smurfs
FIFA and Trump deserve each other.
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
FIFA and Trump deserve each other.
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Rip roaring fun in the Fractured Europe universe. If you've read those you know what to expect. If not, what are you waiting for? #wasreading #booksky
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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