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Phil South

@philsouth.bsky.social

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I write non-fiction under my own name, fiction as Philip Why, illustrated children's stories as Bampi Booboo, and make music as The Sinatra Test. I'm also an artist. For more information about my hijinks: https://linktr.ee/philsouth

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 11h

Squee!

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 4d

Lols

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 4d

I don’t know anything about the Nobel process so I’m asking sincerely — DO people openly campaign for the award? Was that a thing that ever happened?

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 4d

Yes!!!

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Scifi Reader @scifireader.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely! Sci-fi often explores complex themes like identity and society. As Philip K. Dick said, "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away." 🪐📚 #SciFi #WritersWhat

MobiQuotes @mobiquotes.bsky.social · 5d

Science Fiction has always attracted more talented writers than it could reward adequately.

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 19d

Now you don't have to take my word for how good the new Bloomin' Nora record is. It's rolling out on streaming so you can hear for yourself. Now on Spotify open.spotify.com/album/2GtJrp...

Wisdom for Breakfast

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8-Bit Back Issues @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 7d

NEW EPISODE!
This month, Geoff chats to games journalist Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social about his career beginning with this magazine - Your Spectrum issue 18.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2O14...

Your Spectrum issue 18

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 8d

My children's picture book I've been working on for years is finally ready to be published. Details as and when.

Yes, yes, my pen name is Bampi Booboo... get it out of your system, I'll wait. It's what my granchildren call me and I'm okay with that.

A children’s book cover illustration shows playful ducks and cats in a simple, whimsical style with minimal colors. The title, “Son of a Mother Duck,” appears in bold mustard-yellow letters, with the subtitle “A story of ducks and difference” and the author’s name, “Bampi Booboo,” in teal below it. On the right, a large duck and two black cats interact around a curved blue-grey path, one cat flipping playfully and another watching a duck splash. On the left side, three white ducks with orange beaks and feet perform silly poses on green patches of grass—one lying flat with headphones, another sliding, and one upside down with a “HRMF” speech bubble. Text below reads, “Smedley is different. He wears headphones, he shouts and sings, he's noisy. Some days he’s quiet but most days he’s full of wiggles. Mother loves him just the way he is.” and describes the story as a joyful rhyming tale celebrating difference and being yourself. The phrase “EMBRACE THE WIGGLES!” appears in bright yellow near the top left.

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 12d

I missed this when it came out but I sound so clever and coherent in this interview I'm thrilled. The English interview part kicks in after the German intro so stick around for that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovNP...

FISH! (Magnetic Scrolls) – Interview with Phil South

YouTube video by Stay Forever Podcast

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 14d

Finished pass three consolidating the colours. I want to do two of the teeth in gold or silver and it's done.

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8-Bit Back Issues @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 16d

Finishing off the edit ahead of the next episode of 8-Bit Back Issues with former games journalist @philsouth.bsky.social . That'll be released next Wednesday 8 October.

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 18d

25 year old me would be so jazzed about this

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 19d

Now you don't have to take my word for how good the new Bloomin' Nora record is. It's rolling out on streaming so you can hear for yourself. Now on Spotify open.spotify.com/album/2GtJrp...

Wisdom for Breakfast

open.spotify.com

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 20d

New painting also in progress. Second pass of colour. Now wondering if the teeth should be silver leaf...

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · 20d

Got two children's books in the works. They are written and I am in the process of drawing them.

A hand-drawn doodle on lined notebook paper shows three blocky robot figures side by side, drawn in black ink with filled blue sections for contrast, each with square heads, antennae, and rectangular segmented bodies, the two on the left connected together at the torso and legs forming a symmetrical double-robot with matching patterns of circles, dots, and X-shapes on their chests, striped rectangular lower legs, and segmented arms that bend outward, while the third robot on the right is narrower with a taller torso decorated with rows of vertical lines and circles, also having segmented arms and antennae, all three figures appearing cartoonish and mechanical in a playful geometric style.

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'll always take a hit for the team

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Sep 10

I should clarify this was 1984 in my first pathetic freelance gig. I had no idea wtf I was doing LOL

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Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Aug 20

Also coming soon, delicious creamy vinyl and snappy shurts. xx

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Aug 20

Years in the making, brimming full of wicked tunes and verbal wit, it sits in a place between your ears and your heart.
I urge you to buy it, and that's of course your choice, but I must insist you at the very least give it a listen. Hot band. Share it wisely.

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Aug 20

May I present, for your delight, the new Bloomin' Nora album, a fresh and crispy new platter from my dear friends the Noras of Peacehaven.
bloominnora.bandcamp.com/album/wisdom...

Wisdom for Breakfast, by Bloomin' Nora

9 track album

bloominnora.bandcamp.com

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨 Will you STOP spying on customers with live facial recognition cameras @IcelandFoods?

I will no longer shop at Iceland if you continue to use this rights-abusive surveillance tech @icelandrichard.

#StopIcelandSpying | @BigBrotherWatch

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Jun 24

*form lol

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Jun 24

And it's shareware so please share it far and wide. :)

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Jun 24

As a discover writer I'm inspired by an intriguing first line which led me to a story about an energy based life from who wanted to experience life at human scale and got stuck. I felt it was a valuable allegory :) I'm anxious to know what you think of the story so please read and let me know.

Phil South @philsouth.bsky.social · Jun 23

I've decided to host my new short story on itch.io.
"I've been human too long..."
Eternal Salmon Sunset is a thoughtful, character-driven 6,500 word science fiction tale about identity, empathy, and what it truly means to live and love in a mortal body.
codebosch.itch.io/eternal-salm...

Eternal Salmon Sunset by Philip Why

speculative short fiction

codebosch.itch.io

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