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George Penney

@georgepenney.bsky.social

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Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. 🌈 https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 3h

You know, he could have! We strafed the cheese truck to see if they were doing them that big and they weren't. So unless there's a new secret scone maker at the markets, that's probably the most likely suggestion😂

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 6h

It was HUGE😂

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 9h

We're just coming out of a very rainy winter, so it's so welcome. Are you headed for a snowy winter or rain?

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 9h

😂😂😂😂😂 Pun of the day!

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 9h

😂 Plenty of seagulls but they're so well fed they're not aggressive or particularly inspired. I saw one pass up a chunk of croissant today!

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

I have no idea where he got this one. It was possibly the biggest scone I've ever seen. Total double take😂

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

I love it so much! Beaming here. I love the yellow too. It's such a beautiful colour. And your seagull is spot on😂

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

The typos would also like to thank all the amazing and lovely people who've supported them on Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee or who've borrowed or purchased their book, OverLondon this week. You're the best! 🌺🪻😊💐🌻

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

Any typos spotted in this post are Snoozing Hashtags. If spotted, please don't disturb their sleep, but maybe note the novel sitting by their side. They're rather proud to be reading it, and wouldn't mind if people noticed how awesome it is.

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

Two women (20s?) are curled up together, fast asleep on a picnic blanket on a grassy hill in a sunny park. A handbag and a backpack sitting nearby. The sounds of a busy Saturday morning and birdsong surrounding them. The smell of green in the air. (5)

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

A very sleepy tiny human (2?) is slouched in her pram, surveying the crowd before her with half closed eyes. A yellow, very loved Care Bear clutched protectively against her chest. (4)

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

A teen (13?) with a junior rugby player's build is getting a BIG hug from Mum.
He might be already a head taller than Mum, but none of that matters when a hug's on offer.
Lifting her off the ground with a huge grin. (3)

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

A young human (9?) wearing a Minecraft Creeper hoodie is sitting at a cafe table. Peeking hopefully over the top of a Minecraft paperback novel to see if anyone is noticing his total Minecraft awesomeness. (2)

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h

🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (4?) is strutting along next to Dad, gripping a cheese scone that's almost as big as his face, munching on it like an apple.
Bare feet.
The sun's shining.
Crumbs flying everywhere and no one cares.
He's having a GOOD day. (1)

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 14h

Oh this is SO wonderful! Huge thanks! 😂🥰

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much!🥰

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly the scenery here is next level. I live in a very small, very modest little rental bungalow with an absolutely batty garden, and this is my view every morning. It's amazing🥰 Two years here now and I'm still not used to it!

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

I'd love to know what it tasted like if it happened! A good gravy can make up for many a sin😂

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

They are, but a little different in the making. And they're served completely different too.

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

Oh that's such a lovely way to describe it.

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

They're not so common here! Biscuits and gravy is what they're still called if you go in an American style diner. But it's really rare to get them.

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

Ohh, thanks for the suggestion. It should be up on Libro so thanks for the heads up that something might be askew. It's not exclusive on Audible so you can also get it in libraries, Spotify, pretty much everywhere else. 😊

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

I think they might be. Everything else is pretty sweet. All the usual problems, but the view and the people being awesome on the whole make up for it😁

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I really love writing it.

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 1d

AhHA, you might be right there. How did I not spot this!😂