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Writes Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, set in Renaissance Italy • CARNIVAL OF LIES out now • Buy my books: https://linktr.ee/D.V.Bishop • Free newsletter: https://dvbishop.substack.com • Rep: @jennybrownagency.bsky.social • Ex-Tharg
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Welcome to the lifeboat party! I'm D. V. Bishop, author of the Cesare Aldo historical thrillers set in Renaissance Italy. Love books, reading, and helping other writers.

In my Copious Spare Time™ I write comics, lead three creative writing programmes, and am trying to finish a PhD.

My fave film?
a close up of a person 's face with makeup and pearls
Alt: Amid flashing lights Dr Frank N Furter looks up in triumph and shouts Oh, Rocky! It's a scene from The Rocky Horror Picture Show starring the delectable Tim Curry. Love that the auto-suggested caption is "a close up of a person 's face with makeup and pearls". I used to go see TRHPS at least once a month at the Hollywood Cinema in Avondale. Dressed up, throw rice, the works. I can still shout most of the audience participation lines unprompted.
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Great news, and five brilliant headliners too!
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Do a vulgar roast. Use forbidden words."
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
As an author of historical thrillers I am Donly Vonly Bishop...
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Is it bad that whenever I see a @thebookseller.com headline about Ann Patchett I expect the story to be about Discworld?
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Two years in succession @2000ad.bsky.social had JFK-themed covers, painted by Henry Flint in 1996 and Simon Davis in 1997. Seemed like a good idea at the time...
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This week's free newsletter spills the tea on writing my third historical thriller, RITUAL OF FIRE, which is on sale for just 99p on Kindle UK until the end of this week: www.amazon.co.uk/Ritual-Fire-...
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Writing: Ritual of Fire
Behind the scenes on Cesare Aldo #3
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Love this classy video capturing the amazing experience of Venice Noir 2025! Blink and you'll miss me when I appear at 0:48 and again at 1:00 - youtu.be/40SfJM9QkVw?... @panmacmillan.bsky.social @jennybrownagency.bsky.social
Venice Noir Festival - 2025 edition
YouTube video by Venice Noir
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November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thirty years ago #OTD the Judge Dredd Megazine featured this bolt of lightning cover painted by Siku:
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I have somehow reached six thousand followers here...
a little girl in a pink sweater is dancing with her arms in the air .
ALT: a little girl in a pink sweater is dancing with her arms in the air .
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November 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Watched The Family Plan 2 on Apple TV. Might be the blandest film ever.
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Buying #Christmas cards or presents?

Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
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Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Cracking new covers created for @2000ad.bsky.social reprints:
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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If you’d like to get your hand on “one of the most starkly affecting comics you’ll read this year” (Broken Frontier), 5 MORE MINUTES is now available from my online shop:

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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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✨ GIVEAWAY ✨

To celebrate #TheNancys publication we’re giving away 3 limited-edition tote bags & 3 finished copies!

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November 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Who were the winners of the 2000 AD talent search competitions at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social? Find out here 👉 https://bit.ly/4oRiYYY
Who won the 2000 AD talent search at Thought Bubble 2025?
Whether you’re an aspiring comic book creator or you just love comics, Thought Bubble is the place to be – and this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before! Held amid the genteel tearooms ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Am told that while watching a cooking show I once shouted 'F**k you kale!' at the screen. Essentially, I'm with her👇
a woman says " and there 's too much kale now " while wearing a black jacket
ALT: a woman says " and there 's too much kale now " while wearing a black jacket
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November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Methodology
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
1750 days since @panmacmillan.bsky.social published CITY OF VENGEANCE. Steps on the path:
1. Starting first draft in France on a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, thanks to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
2. Rewriting
3. Original working title
4. Winning Pitch Perfect @bloodyscotland.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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#art
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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We need your help.

@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.

Please read on for more information

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...

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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Lovely that THE ART OF A LIE is featured in the Telegraph's best books of 2025 💚
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM