Me, actually, I'm quite fond of it - now it's spawned a whole genre and thereby become less interesting, but originally it was one of those rare ideas that's so good that once someone's had it, it seems obvious. But in the mid-90s it was startling. A lot of it is very cleverly thought through.

He still hadn't looked at the menu, obvs

No, they kept coming round to take an order and he kept saying gosh, sorry, we've been chatting so much I haven't looked at the menu, while I was thinking 'I'm starving, when is he going to look at the menu', and then they came round and said sorry, it's 11pm and we're closing

Which is your favourite??

Love the dragon house!!

Yes! I'm so depressed when I see schoolchildren now assigned to read a certain number of pages of their book as homework - I used to read tons more than that but thank goodness no-one ever told me to do so. Or I think my relationship with reading would be different and less intimate

Happy birthday Stella! Xx

Omg 😂

Transport planner

Me too please 🥰

The poor cake is definitely getting a bit lopsided, I'll have to do some rail replacement on arrival

It's worth putting some time and energy into finding a day job that doesn't drain you too much and doesn't have crazy hours. Temping helped me find longer term money jobs that fitted and get a way into those roles. A regular routine helps you identify and protect your writing time.

Yes, I made him to accompany my husband @politicanimal.bsky.social on trips!

That is EXTREMELY professional - I tend to make toys

Would love to see you!! I'm back in London so do let me know if you're visiting xx