Fra-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la Moldaschl (To 'deck the halls')
@franmoldaschl.bsky.social
https://buymeacoffee.com/franmoldaschl
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
inquisitivenewt.com
(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
inquisitivenewt.com
(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
Pinned
In 2026, I want to get through my TBR.
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
Roll up, roll up, as I make the bone-crushing TBR pile DISAPPEAR!
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
Support indie art.
I'm obsessively trying to keep the price of Stanchion Books and the magazine low to make the chapbooks, novellas, short story collections, and now novels, attainable to as many readers as possible, while still paying authors generous lump sum amounts... 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Support indie art.
You want Cottonopolis. And Cacoethes.
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
You want Cottonopolis. And Cacoethes.
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
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A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
If you need festive gifts for people (in addition to books from your local indie publisher/bookshop) then you should definitely buy them badges.
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
On November 17th last year I sold my first enamel pin badge at canopyrobin.etsy.com in an attempt to create a new stream of income that might eventually cover the expenses of trans healthcare instead of perpetual GoFundMes 🏳️⚧️
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you need festive gifts for people (in addition to books from your local indie publisher/bookshop) then you should definitely buy them badges.
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
It is.
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It is.
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Next Thursday, I’m going to be reading a story from Nigel Kneale’s brilliant collection, Tomato Cain, recently reprinted by @commapress.bsky.social, at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social’s @northernfiction.bsky.social 2025 Winter Showcase!
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Next Thursday, I’m going to be reading a story from Nigel Kneale’s brilliant collection, Tomato Cain, recently reprinted by @commapress.bsky.social, at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social’s @northernfiction.bsky.social 2025 Winter Showcase!
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
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2026 submission dates for your diaries - earlier next year than our usual Summer window!
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
Manuscript Submissions | Fly on the Wall Poetry
Searching for politically-engaged short stories and poetry collections for our 2022 catalogue. Opening in Autumn 2021.
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
2026 submission dates for your diaries - earlier next year than our usual Summer window!
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
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We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
Random reminder that @scattyscribbler.bsky.social has a book called Rivet Boy about the bridge.
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Random reminder that @scattyscribbler.bsky.social has a book called Rivet Boy about the bridge.
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
This was a great book. I really, really enjoyed it.
Teens “who feel overwhelmed by school, friendships, and expectations, and who use music to manage emotion or escape pressure” will love EVERYTHING AMPLIFIED from #CicadaBooks schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor
Everything Amplified is raw and gripping, mirroring the noise and pace of teenage life with music at its heart.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This was a great book. I really, really enjoyed it.
Train would be such a nice, civilisaed way to travel if we still had compartments and/or people didn't cough all over you for three hours.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Train would be such a nice, civilisaed way to travel if we still had compartments and/or people didn't cough all over you for three hours.
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Please see below. Both Duskfield Pines and Anna's Veil are now seeking a new publisher. All pre-orders will be refunded. You have my heartfelt apologies. Any publishers please feel free to reach out.
🚨STATEMENT🚨
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Please see below. Both Duskfield Pines and Anna's Veil are now seeking a new publisher. All pre-orders will be refunded. You have my heartfelt apologies. Any publishers please feel free to reach out.
MY BOOK'S NO LONGER BEING PUBLISHED BY NORTHODOX: A Thread.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
🚨STATEMENT🚨
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
MY BOOK'S NO LONGER BEING PUBLISHED BY NORTHODOX: A Thread.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
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Books are great Christmas presents.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
November 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Books are great Christmas presents.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
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Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta
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"THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING."
Great thread here of some fantastic indie presses to support directly with your dollars this holiday season (and all other seasons).
Great thread here of some fantastic indie presses to support directly with your dollars this holiday season (and all other seasons).
@shortwavebooks.bsky.social for books across the speculative genres;
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING."
Great thread here of some fantastic indie presses to support directly with your dollars this holiday season (and all other seasons).
Great thread here of some fantastic indie presses to support directly with your dollars this holiday season (and all other seasons).
What do people give non-reading* besties for Christmas? All suggestions very welcome.
*Not my story to tell, but it's not a 'just needs the right book' job. It's a 'systemic failure of education' job. We've already done audiobook subs, and comics aren't possible. Thank you for your understanding.
*Not my story to tell, but it's not a 'just needs the right book' job. It's a 'systemic failure of education' job. We've already done audiobook subs, and comics aren't possible. Thank you for your understanding.
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What do people give non-reading* besties for Christmas? All suggestions very welcome.
*Not my story to tell, but it's not a 'just needs the right book' job. It's a 'systemic failure of education' job. We've already done audiobook subs, and comics aren't possible. Thank you for your understanding.
*Not my story to tell, but it's not a 'just needs the right book' job. It's a 'systemic failure of education' job. We've already done audiobook subs, and comics aren't possible. Thank you for your understanding.
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Are you a bookshop, library or festival outside the UK? I have some travel funding available from a Scottish creatives organisation…. Get in touch! This counts for kidlit also 💜🤖✨
Bookshops! Libraries! Festivals! I want to work with you for the paperback of SOME BODY LIKE ME!
It’s publishing in early February, had some fab press reviews for the HB, and makes people leave deranged messages in my inbox. I really want to help my girls find more readers!
#scifi #sciencefiction
It’s publishing in early February, had some fab press reviews for the HB, and makes people leave deranged messages in my inbox. I really want to help my girls find more readers!
#scifi #sciencefiction
November 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Are you a bookshop, library or festival outside the UK? I have some travel funding available from a Scottish creatives organisation…. Get in touch! This counts for kidlit also 💜🤖✨
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It’s happening! @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social are offering signed copies of SOME BODY LIKE ME! And they ship everywhere and anywhere. Snag yours now! wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/some... 🩵🤖
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It’s happening! @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social are offering signed copies of SOME BODY LIKE ME! And they ship everywhere and anywhere. Snag yours now! wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/some... 🩵🤖
Teaching youngest kiddo to sew. He's just made his grandparents and himself a set of matching pillowcases from an old baby sling on a handcrank sewing machine.
I don't do this often, but I'm so proud that in a world of really toxic masculinity that he's still willing with sit down with me and sew.
I don't do this often, but I'm so proud that in a world of really toxic masculinity that he's still willing with sit down with me and sew.
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Teaching youngest kiddo to sew. He's just made his grandparents and himself a set of matching pillowcases from an old baby sling on a handcrank sewing machine.
I don't do this often, but I'm so proud that in a world of really toxic masculinity that he's still willing with sit down with me and sew.
I don't do this often, but I'm so proud that in a world of really toxic masculinity that he's still willing with sit down with me and sew.
If you're about, go grab yourself a copy of Cacoethes. It's bloody brilliant.
hi Manchester if you want a chat and a signed copy of Cacoethes I'm at the winter book fair at house of books and friends this Saturday, 11-3. be lovely to see you.
#booksky
#booksky
🚨EVENTS THIS WEEK🚨
We have a busy week this week. The Year of the Rat launch is tomorrow at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds and The Winter Book Fair is this Saturday at House of Books and Friends in Manchester!
All free to attend!
We have a busy week this week. The Year of the Rat launch is tomorrow at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds and The Winter Book Fair is this Saturday at House of Books and Friends in Manchester!
All free to attend!
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
If you're about, go grab yourself a copy of Cacoethes. It's bloody brilliant.
Rewatching Galavant tonight.
More comedy shows should be musicals.
More comedy shows should be musicals.
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Rewatching Galavant tonight.
More comedy shows should be musicals.
More comedy shows should be musicals.
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Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Here's Belarus-born, Sheffield-based sci-fi writer Valeriya Salt, who finds inspiration for her Earth-bound SF in gardens and parks.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-valeriy...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-valeriy...
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Here's Belarus-born, Sheffield-based sci-fi writer Valeriya Salt, who finds inspiration for her Earth-bound SF in gardens and parks.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-valeriy...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-valeriy...
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Primary school teachers - I'm doing an illustration of a year five classroom and there needs to be a box of STUFF on the floor. What kind of stuff would that be? Craft materials? iPads? A globe? Please advise.
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Primary school teachers - I'm doing an illustration of a year five classroom and there needs to be a box of STUFF on the floor. What kind of stuff would that be? Craft materials? iPads? A globe? Please advise.