Mark Rasdall Writing
@markrasdallwriting.bsky.social
Storyteller and writer of fiction and history books. Lives on a hill in Worcestershire.
We often walk by the river towards this wonderful watermill at #Fladbury. I based a scene in Water, Slaughter Everywhere on it, being able to picture it so clearly as I wrote. #books #audiobook #history #writer #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic
February 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
We often walk by the river towards this wonderful watermill at #Fladbury. I based a scene in Water, Slaughter Everywhere on it, being able to picture it so clearly as I wrote. #books #audiobook #history #writer #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic
This is a lovely quote, isn't it? I'm lucky in that, from baby to bus pass, each of my homes has been happy and full of love. I never forget how fortunate I am to enjoy warmth from the inside out. With those foundations, you can achieve anything.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #inspiration
#books #audiobook #history #writer #inspiration
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
This is a lovely quote, isn't it? I'm lucky in that, from baby to bus pass, each of my homes has been happy and full of love. I never forget how fortunate I am to enjoy warmth from the inside out. With those foundations, you can achieve anything.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #inspiration
#books #audiobook #history #writer #inspiration
West v East. Another London derby for Chelsea and West Ham; quite hard to call this time? Read my football history books, available from Amazon, written in accessible, short-form pieces, capturing key moments by year and decade. #football #soccer #ChelseaFC #CFC #COYI #Hammers
January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Will Aston Villa's new signings compensate for injuries against Brentford on Sunday? Read my football history books, available from Amazon, written in accessible, short-form pieces, capturing key moments by year and decade. #football #soccer #AstonVilla #Brentford
January 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Will Aston Villa's new signings compensate for injuries against Brentford on Sunday? Read my football history books, available from Amazon, written in accessible, short-form pieces, capturing key moments by year and decade. #football #soccer #AstonVilla #Brentford
In these days of knee-jerk reactions over managers' capabilities, or not, especially after bad defeats, I was reminded of Bruce, who lasted just the one season at Arsenal. Read my book, The Arsenal Story, available in digital and print formats from Amazon. #arsenal #COYG
#books
#books
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 AM
I wanted to create a crime mystery series set in Worcestershire, where readers would stay with each book (as I have!). Water, Slaughter Everywhere and the Proofreader are also available as audiobooks on Audible and Apple.
#books #audiobook #history #writer #Bookworm #BookNerd
#books #audiobook #history #writer #Bookworm #BookNerd
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM
What do Chelsea greats Bobby Tambling, Alan Birchenall and Charlie Cooke have in common? Yes, these 3 Kings of the King’s Road each moved to Crystal Palace. Either team could do with them on Sunday! Read my book The Chelsea Story, available from Amazon. #CFC #Chelsea #CPFC
January 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Looking out of the window this morning, I couldn't help thinking of the 1924 FA Cup final, known as the 'Rainy Day Final,' when Newcastle beat Villa 2.0. Probably still raining on Sunday? Read my book: The Aston Villa Story, available on Amazon. #AstonVilla #nufc #football #soccer
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Looking out of the window this morning, I couldn't help thinking of the 1924 FA Cup final, known as the 'Rainy Day Final,' when Newcastle beat Villa 2.0. Probably still raining on Sunday? Read my book: The Aston Villa Story, available on Amazon. #AstonVilla #nufc #football #soccer
Blue Monday or another Whites triumph? A Leeds United fan for almost 60 years, this is my latest piece as LUFC plan to travel to Everton again. #LeedsUnited #LUFC #MOT #EvertonFC #EFC
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
Blue Monday?
We all knew that being back in the Premier League would put Leeds United back in the spotlight, having bossed the Championship in terms of goals, points and media interest. Not only are the first...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Blue Monday or another Whites triumph? A Leeds United fan for almost 60 years, this is my latest piece as LUFC plan to travel to Everton again. #LeedsUnited #LUFC #MOT #EvertonFC #EFC
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
This is a wonderful quote, isn't it? I absolutely loved the book, which I happily read from cover to cover instead of revising for one of my Economics Finals many years ago... #audiobook #history #writer #writing #Bookworm #BookNerd #Books #Bibliophile #fiction #CrimeFiction
January 19, 2026 at 11:22 AM
This is a wonderful quote, isn't it? I absolutely loved the book, which I happily read from cover to cover instead of revising for one of my Economics Finals many years ago... #audiobook #history #writer #writing #Bookworm #BookNerd #Books #Bibliophile #fiction #CrimeFiction
'Bread of Heaven' is the 4th and latest in the series of Inspector Harcourt crime mystery stories, set in Worcestershire.
I am currently working on Book 5 in the series, which will be set on the canals near Bromsgrove. #books #history #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #psychic #worcestershire
I am currently working on Book 5 in the series, which will be set on the canals near Bromsgrove. #books #history #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #psychic #worcestershire
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM
'Bread of Heaven' is the 4th and latest in the series of Inspector Harcourt crime mystery stories, set in Worcestershire.
I am currently working on Book 5 in the series, which will be set on the canals near Bromsgrove. #books #history #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #psychic #worcestershire
I am currently working on Book 5 in the series, which will be set on the canals near Bromsgrove. #books #history #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #psychic #worcestershire
My football history books featuring the backstories of clubs up to the 'modern era' have attracted a lot of interest. Each is available from Amazon.
www.markrasdallwriting.com/history.html
#football #soccer #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #COYG #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #AstonVilla #villa #LeedsUnited #LUFC
www.markrasdallwriting.com/history.html
#football #soccer #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #COYG #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #AstonVilla #villa #LeedsUnited #LUFC
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
My football history books featuring the backstories of clubs up to the 'modern era' have attracted a lot of interest. Each is available from Amazon.
www.markrasdallwriting.com/history.html
#football #soccer #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #COYG #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #AstonVilla #villa #LeedsUnited #LUFC
www.markrasdallwriting.com/history.html
#football #soccer #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #COYG #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #AstonVilla #villa #LeedsUnited #LUFC
Worcestershire crime mysteries require psychic powers to solve... #worcestershire #fiction #crimefiction #books
www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction.html
www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction.html
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Worcestershire crime mysteries require psychic powers to solve... #worcestershire #fiction #crimefiction #books
www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction.html
www.markrasdallwriting.com/fiction.html
Michelle and I were lucky enough to visit Lindisfarne last year as part of our road trip around the North East of England. The causeway we had to cross to reach it made the most impact on me. #books #audiobook #history #writer #fiction #CrimeFiction #lindisfarne #holyisland
January 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Michelle and I were lucky enough to visit Lindisfarne last year as part of our road trip around the North East of England. The causeway we had to cross to reach it made the most impact on me. #books #audiobook #history #writer #fiction #CrimeFiction #lindisfarne #holyisland
I came across this quote from George Best when researching my book 'The Leeds United Story.' The first Roses derby came almost 120 years ago when Leeds City won a 2nd Division encounter at Bank Street 3.0 on 15 January 1906. #lufc #mufc #mot #ManchesterUnited #LeedsUnited
January 4, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I came across this quote from George Best when researching my book 'The Leeds United Story.' The first Roses derby came almost 120 years ago when Leeds City won a 2nd Division encounter at Bank Street 3.0 on 15 January 1906. #lufc #mufc #mot #ManchesterUnited #LeedsUnited
This was a response to 'The Proofreader' - the first book in the Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, available on both Amazon and Audible. #books #audiobook #history #writer #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic
January 2, 2026 at 10:58 AM
This was a response to 'The Proofreader' - the first book in the Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, available on both Amazon and Audible. #books #audiobook #history #writer #words #fiction #CrimeFiction #mysterybooks #fictionbooks #novel #psychic
Belle says these words to Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' before she releases him from his engagement to her. Going right to the heart of the story (and my own), they have always left me feeling profoundly sad, especially as, once read, they cannot be unsaid. #books #fiction
December 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I don't love the dishwasher, but I do respect it.
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I don't love the dishwasher, but I do respect it.
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
Yesterday, after I'd fed it an early treat of rinse aid, it rather gruffly (too much salt?) suggested Michelle and I might be drinking too much.
So, stay safe, and do not overdo it this Christmas...
After years of getting up at 5.20 to commute to London each day, I was persuaded that waking up early was a bit of a curse, now that I don't need to.
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
After years of getting up at 5.20 to commute to London each day, I was persuaded that waking up early was a bit of a curse, now that I don't need to.
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
How wrong was I? This is an unexpected dawn view from our bedroom window. Truly, a light in the darkness. #worcestershire
This is such a simple truth, isn't it?
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This is such a simple truth, isn't it?
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
George wrote the fantasy novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which were adapted for TV, becoming the series 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon.'
#books #audiobook #history #writer #writing #words #worcestershire #poetry #lyrics #quote #inspiration
I found this quote when researching my book, The Aston Villa Story. The club played at Wellington Road in Perry Barr from 1876 to 1897, when they moved to Aston Lower Grounds, renamed by the Birmingham Daily Mail as Villa Park. #AstonVilla #books #football #soccer
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I found this quote when researching my book, The Aston Villa Story. The club played at Wellington Road in Perry Barr from 1876 to 1897, when they moved to Aston Lower Grounds, renamed by the Birmingham Daily Mail as Villa Park. #AstonVilla #books #football #soccer
Some thoughts ahead of Leeds United's trip to Brentford: #lufc #LeedsUnited #football #soccer
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www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
Brentford: Nailed on
I’m not sure how many of you remember Brent Ford & The Nylons? They were a Birmingham-based punk band, but their name derived from the only thing people outside of London could recall about...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Some thoughts ahead of Leeds United's trip to Brentford: #lufc #LeedsUnited #football #soccer
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
www.markrasdallwriting.com/leeds-united...
The first two books in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, are now being listened to on Audible. If you like what you hear, please head over there, or to Amazon to download and buy the books for Christmas! #audiobooks #books #Worcester #fiction
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The first two books in my Inspector Harcourt crime mystery series, set in Worcestershire, are now being listened to on Audible. If you like what you hear, please head over there, or to Amazon to download and buy the books for Christmas! #audiobooks #books #Worcester #fiction
I've written four books in the History of Football series, available from Amazon. I'm currently working on The World Cup Story, and find myself in Chile in 1962...
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I've written four books in the History of Football series, available from Amazon. I'm currently working on The World Cup Story, and find myself in Chile in 1962...
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited
#books #history #football #footballhistory #soccer #historybooks #arsenal #astonvilla #chelsea #leedsunited