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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jun 1

This is an earthworm.
AN EARTHWORM.
I don't know what they put in the soil in Croatia, but this bad boy is almost three times as long as my foot, and I have impressively large feet (size 8.5 UK / 10.5 US).

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Feb 2

I don’t think you’ve been looking hard enough 😬 he’s been accused several times over the years…

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Rise and fall of Benny Hill, as star is huge hit in Spain

With his eponymous show that ran for nearly 35 years from 1955 until 1989, Benny Hill was a national treasure. This week it was revealed that the late star is enjoying a revival in Spain.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Feb 1

For some reason, my daughter does not like my nosferatu impression DESPITE the fact I’ve performed it at every available opportunity for the last three weeks.

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Bookaholic Bex @bexbookaholic.bsky.social · Jan 30

A book a day keeps the social life away

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Molly Templeton @mollytempleton.com · Jan 24

I have a little plea and it's this: please keep posting about things that aren't The Horrors. I am not saying to not look at or be informed about The Horrors. What I am saying—what I am genuinely kind of begging you to do—is keep posting about books and movies and sunsets and pets and joy. Please.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 17

A woman at the gym is wearing cowboy boots instead of trainers and I am IN AWE.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 16

Minah is my favourite traitor so far. If she doesn’t make it to the final I’ll be so upset.

Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 15

Today, the dog stole and ate a 250g pack of butter.

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Veronica Bane @veronicabane.bsky.social · Jan 12

Los Angeles teachers, if you lost your classroom library in the fire, I am a HS English teacher and YA author and I will get you books whenever you're ready for them. The bookish community is here for you. There is no expiration date.

tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 9

It would have to be a VERY good book…

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 8

It would save everyone a lot of time if the whole Republican Party and all their techy mates would just read The Future by Naomi Alderman.

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Jess Phillips @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social · Jan 7

Just in from mammoth interview session to two bits of news. One that a DV perp got locked up because of something I did and that a vulnerable constituent had a a massive wrongful debt written off after our intervention. This is why I came to politics, this is why I'll just keep cracking on.

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Vikki Patis @vikkipatis.bsky.social · Jan 8

Hello, Bluesky! I thought I'd post this again since I've just had a sudden flurry of new followers. I've gone freelance since being made redundant, offering all of these services, and I'm now booking for March onwards.

www.vikkipatisauthor.com/services

A graphic displaying a list of services provided: websites, copyediting, proofreading, mentoring, regulatory compliance consulting. Shows an image of a person's hand writing in a notebook and holding a cup.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 3

If you have a clear sky tonight, go outside and look at the moon. The super bright orb next to it is Venus.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Jan 3

I highly recommend you all enter…

Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · Jan 3

NEW YEAR GIVEWAY! Win an early signed hardback of my legal/political thriller NOTES ON A DROWNING plus a *£20 Book Voucher*. Just follow me and share this post.

‘Pacy, absorbing and smart, with great characters and brilliant dialogue on every page.’ - TM Logan

www.waterstones.com/book/notes-o...

Blue and yellow hardback book with book voucher.

Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 31

I just finished listening, I thought they were excellent 👌🏼

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 15

Another addition to my TBR

Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · Dec 15

Highly recommended: DEADLY ANIMALS, Marie Tierney’s ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ debut. A very dark and disturbing story. Great characters, a creepy premise, and confidently written. Admittedly I’m biased because it’s set around south Birmingham, where I grew up 😂 An excellent first novel.

A copy of DEADLY ANIMALS by Marie Tierney

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 11

I love this book, it is exquisitely written.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · Dec 11

A lot of things suck in this lifetime, but I remember when the thought of this was incomprehensible. This is beautiful.

Anton Hur @antonhur.com · Dec 11

5th person to be cured of HIV

“Today, researchers announced the Dusseldorf patient still has no detectable virus in his body, even after stopping his HIV medication four years ago.”

5th person confirmed to be cured of HIV

Researchers are announcing that a 53-year-old man in Germany has been cured of HIV.

abcnews.go.com

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Jamie Klingler @jamieklingler.bsky.social · Dec 10

Will get this framed. Thrilled that my piece honouring Madame Pelicot is the cover.

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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · Dec 10

Good news! Please share!
The Society of Authors (@societyofauthors.bsky.social) have put out an official statement calling on celebrities, publishers & agents to properly acknowledge, promote & recompense the expert professional authors (“ghostwriters“ & “co-creators”) behind “celebrity fiction”.
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Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors

The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children

societyofauthors.org

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 8

You had a lucky escape.
It was always the weird, plastic wrapped burger cheese that would ripple if you poked it.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 8

You had to choose? I remember it being both - an egg on the side, pineapple on top and then peas and chips. The Hungry Horse kids’ special 😂

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 8

Does anyone still eat gammon with a pineapple ring and slice of cheese on top?
As a child of the ‘80s the thought of this still gives me nightmares.

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Rebecca Thorne @spookyrebecca.bsky.social · Dec 7

If you need me I’ll be in front of the fire with a cup of tea and Andrew Miller’s entire back catalogue.