Tom McLaughlin
@tommclaughlin.bsky.social
Multi-award losing author and illustrator
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Don’t do it scientists.
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Don’t do it scientists.
I was at a litfest today when someone told about they time they were working at another festival a while back when they got an advisory note from a certain celebrity kids’ author’s publisher that no young girls should be left alone with him. From. His Publisher!
September 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I was at a litfest today when someone told about they time they were working at another festival a while back when they got an advisory note from a certain celebrity kids’ author’s publisher that no young girls should be left alone with him. From. His Publisher!
Pre order the paperback copy of Alan with what….25% off! Madness.
www.waterstones.com/book/alan-ki...
www.waterstones.com/book/alan-ki...
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Pre order the paperback copy of Alan with what….25% off! Madness.
www.waterstones.com/book/alan-ki...
www.waterstones.com/book/alan-ki...
BBC news have started ending their breaking news alerts with a kiss.
July 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BBC news have started ending their breaking news alerts with a kiss.
I just found out that it was Bruce Willis’ character, Butch who keyed Vincent Vega’s car in Pulp Fiction.
June 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I just found out that it was Bruce Willis’ character, Butch who keyed Vincent Vega’s car in Pulp Fiction.
Leave means leave
June 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Leave means leave
When the beat drops
June 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
When the beat drops
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Went to a comic workshop with @tommclaughlin.bsky.social yesterday and my 9 year old drew a comic inspired by the game Mole Mole by @adamatomic.bsky.social
#comic #art #creative #videogame #molemole
#comic #art #creative #videogame #molemole
May 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Went to a comic workshop with @tommclaughlin.bsky.social yesterday and my 9 year old drew a comic inspired by the game Mole Mole by @adamatomic.bsky.social
#comic #art #creative #videogame #molemole
#comic #art #creative #videogame #molemole
Me when the kids are finally in bed.
May 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Me when the kids are finally in bed.
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April 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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No yellows at all!
April 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Wordle 1,390 4/6
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When you make her favourite dinner.
March 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When you make her favourite dinner.
Nothing like watching 6 teachers all doing marking as you entertain their classes on an author visit. Thanks guys!
March 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Nothing like watching 6 teachers all doing marking as you entertain their classes on an author visit. Thanks guys!
Narrowing down my outfit choice for today.
March 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Narrowing down my outfit choice for today.
They do need a miracle.
February 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
They do need a miracle.
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The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Just taken a Polaroid at for a block flats. More as this storey develops.
February 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Just taken a Polaroid at for a block flats. More as this storey develops.
Aw thank you Jenny :)
Happy publication day to @tommclaughlin.bsky.social! ALAN HAS LANDED. I love Alan. You'll love Alan. A graphic novel for kids 7+ which is ALL OF US.
February 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Aw thank you Jenny :)
My new book - Alan, King of the Universe is out tomorrow. I spent today decorating the Exeter branch of Waterstones.
February 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My new book - Alan, King of the Universe is out tomorrow. I spent today decorating the Exeter branch of Waterstones.
I’m off to paint a window in Waterstones. Let’s hope they’re expecting me and this doesn’t become a police matter again.
February 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I’m off to paint a window in Waterstones. Let’s hope they’re expecting me and this doesn’t become a police matter again.
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Cybertruck [X]
Jazz [XX]
The Archbishop of Canterbury ... is nothing safe?
This weeks episode is available on all the pod platforms.
Jazz [XX]
The Archbishop of Canterbury ... is nothing safe?
This weeks episode is available on all the pod platforms.
February 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Cybertruck [X]
Jazz [XX]
The Archbishop of Canterbury ... is nothing safe?
This weeks episode is available on all the pod platforms.
Jazz [XX]
The Archbishop of Canterbury ... is nothing safe?
This weeks episode is available on all the pod platforms.
I can’t wait!
Exciting that two of our #LeafLitFest authors are mentioned in @waterstones.bsky.social children’s book round up this month! 🌿📚
@clairehatchersmith.bsky.social @tommclaughlin.bsky.social
@clairehatchersmith.bsky.social @tommclaughlin.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I can’t wait!
Come and see me drawing, talking and reading in a couple of weeks’ time at the @waterstoneskids.bsky.social festival!
www.waterstones.com/category/cul...
www.waterstones.com/category/cul...
February 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Come and see me drawing, talking and reading in a couple of weeks’ time at the @waterstoneskids.bsky.social festival!
www.waterstones.com/category/cul...
www.waterstones.com/category/cul...