Nils Visser
@nilsvisser.bsky.social
Author, care worker, somewhen poet, somewhen archer. D&D. Gen X, ('e, 'im & oi). Writes about the Flying Dutchman, Smugglepunk, Brighton & Sussex folklore, and occasional non-fiction for magazines. Perpetually broke, no quick buck to be made here.
Don't miss this freebie! It had me in tears and stitches, a marvellous recollection to be sure.
#book #recommendation
#book #recommendation
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Don't miss this freebie! It had me in tears and stitches, a marvellous recollection to be sure.
#book #recommendation
#book #recommendation
(picture by Piers Helm). The South Downs in Sussex bidding adieu to the year tonight. I do expect a certain someone to come strolling into the picture at any moment now, trailed by an excitable horde of wee blue rascals.
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
(picture by Piers Helm). The South Downs in Sussex bidding adieu to the year tonight. I do expect a certain someone to come strolling into the picture at any moment now, trailed by an excitable horde of wee blue rascals.
Spare a thought for Labour voters. It seems 75% of them want to rejoin the EU but they prolly haven't realised that'll mean less freedom to support Israel militarily. So, restoring some form of stability to the UK? Or enabling the mass murder of children? Gonna be a tough decision for them no doubt.
December 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Spare a thought for Labour voters. It seems 75% of them want to rejoin the EU but they prolly haven't realised that'll mean less freedom to support Israel militarily. So, restoring some form of stability to the UK? Or enabling the mass murder of children? Gonna be a tough decision for them no doubt.
Been advised that I might sell more books if I also 'sold' myself as a personality, like. To build up a fan-base and whatnot. Sure, I'll try anything. Anybody know where I can get me a personality? Gotta be affordable though. Any chance they'll be discounted in winter sales somewhere?
December 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Been advised that I might sell more books if I also 'sold' myself as a personality, like. To build up a fan-base and whatnot. Sure, I'll try anything. Anybody know where I can get me a personality? Gotta be affordable though. Any chance they'll be discounted in winter sales somewhere?
Labour keeping the country safe from people who disagree with Starmer and his foreign paymasters. Instead of being owned by Putin, #10 is now owned by Netanyahu. "Change" indeed.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Labour keeping the country safe from people who disagree with Starmer and his foreign paymasters. Instead of being owned by Putin, #10 is now owned by Netanyahu. "Change" indeed.
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One of the strangest cover art remits I've had so far. Not surprisingly, it's for @nilsvisser.bsky.social . I would ( Have, do) read anything by Mr Visser.
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
One of the strangest cover art remits I've had so far. Not surprisingly, it's for @nilsvisser.bsky.social . I would ( Have, do) read anything by Mr Visser.
I have yet to regret commissioning a book cover from illustrator Tom Brown, truly a master at what he does. Check the video link in the comments for a brief oversight of the Flying Dutchman covers as well!
December 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I have yet to regret commissioning a book cover from illustrator Tom Brown, truly a master at what he does. Check the video link in the comments for a brief oversight of the Flying Dutchman covers as well!
It has been over 20 years ago that I lost my best friend, but the pain still feels raw and fresh. RIP little buddy, in that protected nature reserve where we illicitly laid you to rest by moonlight.
December 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It has been over 20 years ago that I lost my best friend, but the pain still feels raw and fresh. RIP little buddy, in that protected nature reserve where we illicitly laid you to rest by moonlight.
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Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour centrists: "How dare naïve hysterical leftie scumbags suggest we're not nice people? We're luverly and know what's best for the woke classes."
Labour government: "Seize their jewellery! Extract their gold fillings! Cut out a kidney! Skin their Dalmatians! Just...don't tax the rich."
Labour government: "Seize their jewellery! Extract their gold fillings! Cut out a kidney! Skin their Dalmatians! Just...don't tax the rich."
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Labour centrists: "How dare naïve hysterical leftie scumbags suggest we're not nice people? We're luverly and know what's best for the woke classes."
Labour government: "Seize their jewellery! Extract their gold fillings! Cut out a kidney! Skin their Dalmatians! Just...don't tax the rich."
Labour government: "Seize their jewellery! Extract their gold fillings! Cut out a kidney! Skin their Dalmatians! Just...don't tax the rich."
Yeah, so, not to brag, but Imma comic book character in a proper graphic novel (Hopeless, Maine). Just a one page appearance, but none-the-less, there bain't much else to aim for in life after this apex, is there?
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Yeah, so, not to brag, but Imma comic book character in a proper graphic novel (Hopeless, Maine). Just a one page appearance, but none-the-less, there bain't much else to aim for in life after this apex, is there?
Roll initiative
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Roll initiative
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I for one think the Epstein Ballroom will be magnificent. I love the decor theme of “what if Uday Hussein ran a Ramada Inn.” And giving it a theme song everyone will associate with it is a stroke of brilliance! “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” is very catchy.
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I for one think the Epstein Ballroom will be magnificent. I love the decor theme of “what if Uday Hussein ran a Ramada Inn.” And giving it a theme song everyone will associate with it is a stroke of brilliance! “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” is very catchy.
ditto
I hate to pull the immigrant card, but as an immigrant, it feels awful when elected MPs say I ‘need to go home’ and propose stripping me and all other immigrants of all our legal rights to live here. No, anywhere immigrants move is their home. The UK is my home.
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
ditto
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I wish I knew who the artist was
October 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I wish I knew who the artist was
GO FROGS!
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
GO FROGS!
It's a good thing that Starmer's government is keeping the country safe, wot? Honouring his solemn promise to bring change, wot?
October 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It's a good thing that Starmer's government is keeping the country safe, wot? Honouring his solemn promise to bring change, wot?
When @tomsbrown.bsky.social asked me what Professor Penning in Rousing the Duvelsbeest should look like, I sent him a bunch of pictures of Dr. Jane Goodall. Her character is different, but similar look and Tom captured her well, methinks. Sharing now as tribute.
October 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
When @tomsbrown.bsky.social asked me what Professor Penning in Rousing the Duvelsbeest should look like, I sent him a bunch of pictures of Dr. Jane Goodall. Her character is different, but similar look and Tom captured her well, methinks. Sharing now as tribute.
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RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
October 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
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TEN YEARS for settled status. Labour really do seem to have gone collectively insane. Just don’t play Farage’s game. Refuse. Try thinking about what you’re actually saying. And stop.
Krishnan Guru Murthy, "Isn't it a bit insulting to say to an Indian doctor who is working 60-70 hours a week that in order to get settled status he's got to volunteer?"
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
September 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
TEN YEARS for settled status. Labour really do seem to have gone collectively insane. Just don’t play Farage’s game. Refuse. Try thinking about what you’re actually saying. And stop.
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If you voted for him, you've done this.
September 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
If you voted for him, you've done this.
I was hoping the settled status would offer me a bit of surety, but reckoned that sooner or later the Brits would start fiddling with it. Because xenophobia has been soooooo successful for the UK of late, innit?
Reform will apparently pledge today that they'd abolish indefinite leave to remain - including retrospectively, to people already granted it. Obviously this is a moral abomination but it is also a practical and legal impossibility.
September 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I was hoping the settled status would offer me a bit of surety, but reckoned that sooner or later the Brits would start fiddling with it. Because xenophobia has been soooooo successful for the UK of late, innit?
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You knowe how yn legendes someone doth fynde a cursed sworde that bringeth ruin upon them but thei do not cast it asyde by cause *part of the curse* ys that thei believe it ys a powirful magic sworde that ys helpinge ynstead of hurtinge? Anywaye, Gen AI...
September 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
You knowe how yn legendes someone doth fynde a cursed sworde that bringeth ruin upon them but thei do not cast it asyde by cause *part of the curse* ys that thei believe it ys a powirful magic sworde that ys helpinge ynstead of hurtinge? Anywaye, Gen AI...