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John Birmingham
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I write for food and shelter.
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Willow had a little home visit from the vet today.
A mildly outraged cat emerging from a blue bag, clearly wondering what life choices led to this moment
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Same energy
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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It’s weird, y’know. I went looking for some reporting on this to add to my column research file, and there was very little from Ninefax at all. Except for the special pleading by AFR
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Down at the coast for the weekend and came across this amazing bookstore. It’s fantastic. And it’s in Pacific Fair, of all places!
Bookface shopfront at Pacific Fair. JB’s book haul. A bunch of little Penguins and an actual little Penguin
November 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Cape Byron Serendipity single malt and Brookies macadamia liqueur, the Mystic Mac at Social Eating House, Broadbeach. My new favourite.
A chilled golden cocktail sits in a squat glass atop a chunky ice block, crowned with a lone star anise like a tiny naval compass. It rests on a bar coaster under warm bar lights, a quiet invitation to sip and let the night slow down
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Times are tough for everyone. Prince Harry’s catching the bus.
Prince Harry, I reckon, waiting for the bus.
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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I'M COMIN' FOR YOU MATT HAIG AND HELL'S COMIN' WITH ME
September 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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For all of your time-travelling aircraft carrier needs. 40% off for launch week.
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The cover of JB's latest book, World War 3.2, which you should really buy because it's got time travel and splodey goodness and Joe McCarthy dick jokes.
September 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Nice for Day 1. And currently 40% off. books2read.com/u/3LOjO1
September 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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There’s just something about the cat’s bed…
Ted, a large golden Labrador has crammed himself into a tiny gray cat bed, curled up like a croissant that’s outgrown the pastry tray. He’s fast asleep, blissfully ignoring the laws of physics and personal space
September 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Still working on my book shelves
Disgracefully mess bookshelves
August 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Took a few hours but I gave my office a post-WW3.2-deadline clean and tidy
A cozy home office with a minimalist setup. On the left, a wall-mounted desk holds a computer with a microphone arm, papers, and a few small items. A second desk by a large window looks out to green trees, with a chair and shelves of neatly stacked papers beneath it. A small modern painting hangs on the wall above the desk. To the right, a low square window frames leafy branches outside. On the floor, a cowhide rug sits beneath a black leather recliner and footrest. A whiteboard leans against the wall nearby, and a balance board rests on the floor near the computer desk
August 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Your periodic reminder that these blokes knew how to deal with Nazis.
August 31, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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You need this
August 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Sooooooon. Okay. Next week. My Patreon peeps are currently reading the pre-release to let me know all about all the mistakes I made.
The cover of JB's new book. World War 3.2. It's a fucking tank and a missile launcher and they're throwing down, bro and it's fuckin' awesome innit.
August 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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I even labelled it for myself!!!
August 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Why would this person follow me? I don’t speak French.
August 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Got a migraine at lunch. Scrambled my brains. Decided to fritter away the afternoon making Australia’s national dish. Took four and a half hours.
A black bowl filled with spaghetti bolognese, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese. A fork rests in the bowl. In the background, there’s a glass of white wine on the wooden table, along with a small cluster of gray ceramic vessels and a dark slate coaster
August 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Someone has chewed my copy of Marcus Aurelius and I’m trying to remember that suffering arises not from circumstance but from our response to circumstance, but Marcus, mate, it’s tough.
The chewed book. The K9 culprit. I rest my case.
August 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Been doing my final, final, final check of Sleeper Agent 3, but man, you really have to watch Grammarly.
What I wanted to say, vs what the stupid corrections bot thought I should say.
He stared at Mary Doyle. His first great love. His life's great loss. His life's A great loss.
August 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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“Drag me down to Hell or just a bit deeper into this heated blanket.”
A white and grey cat lies stretched out on a fluffy grey blanket, front paws extended forward and head resting between them. The cat has pale green eyes and a slightly sleepy or contemplative expression, giving off a relaxed and cozy vibe
August 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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@hntdove.bsky.social opened my kindle and found a new book waiting for me!
July 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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I’m not sure where I’m supposed to sleep tonight
A tabby cat lies curled up and sleeping peacefully on a soft, gray, plush blanket. The cat’s eyes are partially closed, its head resting gently on the fabric, and its striped fur contrasts warmly against the blanket’s texture. The scene exudes comfort and calm.
July 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Pretty sure this is Steve.
July 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Or you could just get the entire series, chock-a-block full of... well, lets be honest, sex and violence, for a stupid discount in this epic volume books2read.com/b/4AyODd
The cover of JB's new 3-in-1 action-thriller romance book, which you should totally buy. "Licensed to Love: The Agency Files" by J.P. Birmingham. The design features a bold red background with cream and black silhouettes. Across the top, the title is written in large cream-colored letters, with the subtitle “The Agency Files” in smaller black text below. Three cream circles span the center, each containing a stylized silhouette: a woman executing a high kick, a couple embracing, and a woman in a spy pose with a gun. Beneath each circle are silhouettes of iconic landmarks: a domed chapel, a clifftop fortress, and the Eiffel Tower. The author's name appears in large cream letters at the bottom. The overall style evokes retro spy thrillers with a romantic twist.
July 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM