Karl Relf
@kdrisme.bsky.social
70s kid, 80s teen, still analogue-brained. Author of the DCI Brookes series. Bookworm.
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Fancy a couple of new books on your Kindle for less than two quid? Of course you do. Links below.
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Fancy a couple of new books on your Kindle for less than two quid? Of course you do. Links below.
Five jobs I've had:
Factory labourer
Data entry clerk
Accounts administrator
Order picker
Writer/Editor (current-ish)
Factory labourer
Data entry clerk
Accounts administrator
Order picker
Writer/Editor (current-ish)
Five jobs I've had:
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
Five jobs I've had:
- livestock farmer
- agricultural consultant
- sheep shit sample collector
- carriage driving competition course builder
- wine merchant
and a bonus - turkey plucker's assistant
- livestock farmer
- agricultural consultant
- sheep shit sample collector
- carriage driving competition course builder
- wine merchant
and a bonus - turkey plucker's assistant
January 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Five jobs I've had:
Factory labourer
Data entry clerk
Accounts administrator
Order picker
Writer/Editor (current-ish)
Factory labourer
Data entry clerk
Accounts administrator
Order picker
Writer/Editor (current-ish)
When a publisher or agent says they're open to submissions, only to be closed again by the time you've got everything together.
a man with a ring on his finger looks at the camera
Alt: a lonely man leaves town, hitchhiking and looking for a new place to be
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
When a publisher or agent says they're open to submissions, only to be closed again by the time you've got everything together.
Good God. If anyone needs me, I'll be decomposing in the corner.
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Good God. If anyone needs me, I'll be decomposing in the corner.
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The only reason these ghouls want to switch to an insurance based system is so that they can profit from your illness. Any other excuse is a lie.
There it is.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
January 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The only reason these ghouls want to switch to an insurance based system is so that they can profit from your illness. Any other excuse is a lie.
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This book was amazing, kept me on my toes and did a great job blending the back story into the plot. This book shows the darker side of Vampires and other paranormal beings.
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal at it's best
www.amazon.com/Until-Death-...
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal at it's best
www.amazon.com/Until-Death-...
Until Death Do Us Part: The Death Chronicles: Book One
Until Death Do Us Part: The Death Chronicles: Book One - Kindle edition by Fuller, James. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Until Death Do Us Part: The Death Chronicles: Book One.
www.amazon.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
This book was amazing, kept me on my toes and did a great job blending the back story into the plot. This book shows the darker side of Vampires and other paranormal beings.
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal at it's best
www.amazon.com/Until-Death-...
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal at it's best
www.amazon.com/Until-Death-...
Actually did some writing. Felt pretty good. Now to keep it going.
January 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Actually did some writing. Felt pretty good. Now to keep it going.
So we're back in the piracy game, are we?
Yo-ho, me hearties & all that.
Yo-ho, me hearties & all that.
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
So we're back in the piracy game, are we?
Yo-ho, me hearties & all that.
Yo-ho, me hearties & all that.
Doing the agent & publisher trawl, as I do from time to time, & with one notable exception all bar the 'always open/rolling sub' ones are closed. Some seem to have been closed for so long that I wonder if they'll ever open again.
I know it's tough out there - maybe tougher than ever - but...sheesh.
I know it's tough out there - maybe tougher than ever - but...sheesh.
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Doing the agent & publisher trawl, as I do from time to time, & with one notable exception all bar the 'always open/rolling sub' ones are closed. Some seem to have been closed for so long that I wonder if they'll ever open again.
I know it's tough out there - maybe tougher than ever - but...sheesh.
I know it's tough out there - maybe tougher than ever - but...sheesh.
So after a nice, enjoyable holiday period which included a break from news & socials (mostly, in the latter case), I decided to catch up on events & Jesus fucking Christ.
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM
So after a nice, enjoyable holiday period which included a break from news & socials (mostly, in the latter case), I decided to catch up on events & Jesus fucking Christ.
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📝 400+ pages
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📝 400+ pages
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
🥀 urban fantasy
🌃 set in washington state
🔥 slow burn
🤍 romance and angst
🗡️ demons and vampires
📕 first in a duology
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Supposed to be @chilternkills.bsky.social today. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I couldn't make it due to a 'life gets in the way' thing, but I'd have had to cancel anyway as I've come down with Covid!
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
October 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Supposed to be @chilternkills.bsky.social today. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I couldn't make it due to a 'life gets in the way' thing, but I'd have had to cancel anyway as I've come down with Covid!
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
(It's not too bad at the mo, I'm taking it easy, 🤞I can walk it off soon.)
After listening to Ep.6 of @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Starship Alexandria podcast, I watched Battle Beyond The Stars for the 1st time since about 1985. It'll never become a favourite, but I'm happy to admit pre-teen me was a far harsher critic than it deserved.
September 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
After listening to Ep.6 of @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Starship Alexandria podcast, I watched Battle Beyond The Stars for the 1st time since about 1985. It'll never become a favourite, but I'm happy to admit pre-teen me was a far harsher critic than it deserved.
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I often think about this letter to the New Statesman.
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I often think about this letter to the New Statesman.
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
It's from a 1960s Tory, and neatly summarises how British politics has shifted massively to the right, and taken Starmer's Labour party with it.
#PoliticsLive
Them: How's the writing going?
Me:
Me:
August 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Them: How's the writing going?
Me:
Me:
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Tickets for this fabulous festival go live at midnight tonight, I'll post the link as soon as I have it. Tickets are limited, so grab one before they're all gone!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
Moffat Writers Ink, in collaboration with Moffat Town Hall Trust, are proud to announce a brand-new festival coming soon!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
August 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Tickets for this fabulous festival go live at midnight tonight, I'll post the link as soon as I have it. Tickets are limited, so grab one before they're all gone!
#MoffatCrimeFest
#MoffatCrimeFest
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Hey folks, I'm raising money for Venture Scotland, a charity that changes young people's lives through outdoor learning. I'm doing 300,000 steps in September, my small contribution to their attempt to walk the whole Scottish coastline. You can donate here, thanks:
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
I'm Walking 300k Steps in September for Venture Scotland
Help Doug Johnstone raise money to support Venture Scotland
www.justgiving.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hey folks, I'm raising money for Venture Scotland, a charity that changes young people's lives through outdoor learning. I'm doing 300,000 steps in September, my small contribution to their attempt to walk the whole Scottish coastline. You can donate here, thanks:
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
www.justgiving.com/page/doug-jo...
Just saw a post saying Threads is "The best movie you won't watch twice."
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
July 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Just saw a post saying Threads is "The best movie you won't watch twice."
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
I've seen it 3 times: in 1984, in 2003, and when it was rebroadcast last year.
Does that make me weird? 🤔
(FWIW I think it's important to remind yourself of what could happen, then do what you can to make sure it doesn't.)
Nibbles 29/03/2008-22/07/2025.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
July 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Nibbles 29/03/2008-22/07/2025.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
Rest in Peace, my sweet girl. You are and will be much missed.
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you're gonna wanna see this
July 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
you're gonna wanna see this
Almost a full year since I quit Twitter. Still no regrets.
July 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Almost a full year since I quit Twitter. Still no regrets.
This time 2 years ago I was sitting in a hotel room absolutely bricking it ahead of Creative Thursday at #TheakstonsCrime.
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
July 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This time 2 years ago I was sitting in a hotel room absolutely bricking it ahead of Creative Thursday at #TheakstonsCrime.
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
I shouldn't have worried. It was a great day & an even better weekend @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
If you're there this year, enjoy! If you're taking part in CT, good luck!
"Can you briefly explain the gap on your CV/resume?"
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
You know, one reason why I'm unlikely to give up this whole writing thing and return to the workforce is that in interviews I would have to explain the 27-year gap on my resume
July 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"Can you briefly explain the gap on your CV/resume?"
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."
"Yes. I've been trying to avoid bullshit like this."