Robin Bird
@robinxbird.bsky.social
Pronouns em/em/eir (they're singular, nice and easy)
Trainee counsellor, attempting to write eir dead father's memoir, bookish, lefty, nerdy, disabled and British.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/skeletonrobin
Trainee counsellor, attempting to write eir dead father's memoir, bookish, lefty, nerdy, disabled and British.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/skeletonrobin
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Robin Bird
@robinxbird.bsky.social
· Aug 11
A Sword Would Be Easier
I now understand all those fantasy epics where the protagonist’s motivation is that they made a promise to somebody on their deathbed…
robintynan.medium.com
I'm going to be writing about my experience of writing. Specifically writing The Book.
This first post is about deathbed promises, grief, and getting started.
Found over on Medium.
#writing
#nonfiction
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This first post is about deathbed promises, grief, and getting started.
Found over on Medium.
#writing
#nonfiction
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Trying to figure out a design i can lino print for Christmas cards when I'm not actually very good at lino printing. And also reads a line between whimsy and goth since there will only be one design that has to suit all recipients.
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Trying to figure out a design i can lino print for Christmas cards when I'm not actually very good at lino printing. And also reads a line between whimsy and goth since there will only be one design that has to suit all recipients.
Don't actually do much art at the moment, but here's one i painted about 2 years ago www.instagram.com/reel/C1Z802i...
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Don't actually do much art at the moment, but here's one i painted about 2 years ago www.instagram.com/reel/C1Z802i...
If i do my uni reading then i can read some Gothic horror. That's the deal
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If i do my uni reading then i can read some Gothic horror. That's the deal
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Edmond Bille (1878-1959), "Une danse macabre", 1919
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Edmond Bille (1878-1959), "Une danse macabre", 1919
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today is the feast of St Catharine of Alexandria, patron of female scholars, so enjoy this painting of her shutting down a senior prof who treated her paper's question time as an opportunity to hold an impromptu paper of his own
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
today is the feast of St Catharine of Alexandria, patron of female scholars, so enjoy this painting of her shutting down a senior prof who treated her paper's question time as an opportunity to hold an impromptu paper of his own
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Hey, can folks also look at this *amazing* anthology by @tychebooks.bsky.social that keeps being pirated every time it goes semi-viral on the internet: Swashbuckling Cats
Link with buy links all over the internet: tychebooks.com/swashbucklin...
Link with buy links all over the internet: tychebooks.com/swashbucklin...
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hey, can folks also look at this *amazing* anthology by @tychebooks.bsky.social that keeps being pirated every time it goes semi-viral on the internet: Swashbuckling Cats
Link with buy links all over the internet: tychebooks.com/swashbucklin...
Link with buy links all over the internet: tychebooks.com/swashbucklin...
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Don't worry about me, but maybe share Skyla's direct buy store b/c that's where she makes the absolute most money - and she has vet bills. I cannot imagine seeing an author post "I have two cats nearing the end" and go oh, I should steal from her.
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
Skyla Dawn Cameron
Writer of horror, thrillers, mysteries, and urban fantasy. Fifth-generation crazy cat lady. Lover of coarse language. Proud supporter of Unlikable Female Characters™. My characters kill people so I do...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Don't worry about me, but maybe share Skyla's direct buy store b/c that's where she makes the absolute most money - and she has vet bills. I cannot imagine seeing an author post "I have two cats nearing the end" and go oh, I should steal from her.
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
Oh good yes. I love it when all my joints and bones start hurting simultaneously for no apparent reason. Perfect. Wonderful.
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Oh good yes. I love it when all my joints and bones start hurting simultaneously for no apparent reason. Perfect. Wonderful.
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I detect this in a lot of the Type A grindset entrepreneur podcast bros - a sense that if they ever stopped working, or at least if they ever stopped *performing* productiveness, they'd turn gauzy & vanish. That an afternoon down by the river playing Pooh sticks would leave them tweaking & jittery.
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I detect this in a lot of the Type A grindset entrepreneur podcast bros - a sense that if they ever stopped working, or at least if they ever stopped *performing* productiveness, they'd turn gauzy & vanish. That an afternoon down by the river playing Pooh sticks would leave them tweaking & jittery.
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402 signatures, over 100 a day.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
I’m so proud to be part of this initiative.
Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
Share. Share. Share.
Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
Share. Share. Share.
November 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
402 signatures, over 100 a day.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
A movie that takes place where you're from.
(There's a few filmed on location but this is actually set there)
(There's a few filmed on location but this is actually set there)
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from.
(There's a few filmed on location but this is actually set there)
(There's a few filmed on location but this is actually set there)
Not sure why it's happening today, but that's twice now I've had things trigger memories and quite strong emotions about my aunt's suicide.
One kind of makes sense: a headline about a similar cause of death. But the first trigger was a lot more abstract and surprised me. (CN for rest of thread) 1
One kind of makes sense: a headline about a similar cause of death. But the first trigger was a lot more abstract and surprised me. (CN for rest of thread) 1
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Not sure why it's happening today, but that's twice now I've had things trigger memories and quite strong emotions about my aunt's suicide.
One kind of makes sense: a headline about a similar cause of death. But the first trigger was a lot more abstract and surprised me. (CN for rest of thread) 1
One kind of makes sense: a headline about a similar cause of death. But the first trigger was a lot more abstract and surprised me. (CN for rest of thread) 1
Getting my periodic urge to reread Rebecca, but realised i don't actually own a copy.
Need to fix that!
(It's been library books and audiobooks previously)
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Need to fix that!
(It's been library books and audiobooks previously)
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November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Getting my periodic urge to reread Rebecca, but realised i don't actually own a copy.
Need to fix that!
(It's been library books and audiobooks previously)
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Need to fix that!
(It's been library books and audiobooks previously)
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10 books in the TBR pile. Rolled a d10 to decide what to read.
It's a 1: Modern Gothic short story anthology.
It's a 1: Modern Gothic short story anthology.
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
10 books in the TBR pile. Rolled a d10 to decide what to read.
It's a 1: Modern Gothic short story anthology.
It's a 1: Modern Gothic short story anthology.
Definitely made the right call! The classes today were intense and fast (lots of milonga and rhythmical music).
I might not be able to go to tango this evening if i want to go to tango tomorrow. (I'm so tired and feel kinda sick)
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Definitely made the right call! The classes today were intense and fast (lots of milonga and rhythmical music).
I really enjoyed this, highly recommend.
24hrs left for this sale!!
Get the eBook at £1.99 until Sunday night, 23/Nov (UK time).
Then it goes back to £4.99.
Audiobook is £6.99, on Ko-Fi only.
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Get the eBook at £1.99 until Sunday night, 23/Nov (UK time).
Then it goes back to £4.99.
Audiobook is £6.99, on Ko-Fi only.
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SALE ON NOW!
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I really enjoyed this, highly recommend.
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genuine appeal to feminists who are haven't realised it yet: trans women are on your side. TERFS aren't
No way I’m sharing Stock’s UnHerd article. But I am going to point to this bit which amply demonstrates the anti-trans=>anti-women’s rights pipeline. “Abortions should only be done for a highly restricted set of reasons. They should not be just nodded through for any reason a pregnant woman likes.”
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
genuine appeal to feminists who are haven't realised it yet: trans women are on your side. TERFS aren't
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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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@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...
(1/2)
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
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...
(1/2)
@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...
(1/2)
I am captivated
late 19th century con artist in a new small town going into the public library to check out some of the local records, IMMEDIATELY clocking the head librarian as a Potential Issue. He's talking to the local police constable, everyone says he's suspicious by nature, he's Not easily charmed at all
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I am captivated
Leeds and Yorkshire folks, i want to compile a list of indie bookshops in Leeds. Who am i missing?
Trumans (Farsley)
The Bookish Type (centre; LGBTQ)
Next Chapter (centre)
Holdfast (Leeds dock)
Village (centre; nonfiction, art??)
The Little Bookshop (Chapel Allerton)
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Trumans (Farsley)
The Bookish Type (centre; LGBTQ)
Next Chapter (centre)
Holdfast (Leeds dock)
Village (centre; nonfiction, art??)
The Little Bookshop (Chapel Allerton)
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November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Leeds and Yorkshire folks, i want to compile a list of indie bookshops in Leeds. Who am i missing?
Trumans (Farsley)
The Bookish Type (centre; LGBTQ)
Next Chapter (centre)
Holdfast (Leeds dock)
Village (centre; nonfiction, art??)
The Little Bookshop (Chapel Allerton)
💙📚
Trumans (Farsley)
The Bookish Type (centre; LGBTQ)
Next Chapter (centre)
Holdfast (Leeds dock)
Village (centre; nonfiction, art??)
The Little Bookshop (Chapel Allerton)
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I might not be able to go to tango this evening if i want to go to tango tomorrow. (I'm so tired and feel kinda sick)
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I might not be able to go to tango this evening if i want to go to tango tomorrow. (I'm so tired and feel kinda sick)
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
(Milonga tonight, workshops tomorrow).
Stupid chronic illness being chronic. And an illness.
I don't think people realise how terrible shelters can be for people, especially those that only offer 1 night at a time. At best it's daily anxiety and uncertaintity about getting a bed for the night, having nowhere to put your bags down and little privacy. At best.
At worst it's far far worse.
At worst it's far far worse.
not shelters, though. shelters are mostly kicking the can, and a lot of people prefer camping to shelters because camping feels safer and more humane.
you gotta be willing to talk to people individually and figure out stuff like "this guy needs three months in a real apartment to find a job."
you gotta be willing to talk to people individually and figure out stuff like "this guy needs three months in a real apartment to find a job."
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I don't think people realise how terrible shelters can be for people, especially those that only offer 1 night at a time. At best it's daily anxiety and uncertaintity about getting a bed for the night, having nowhere to put your bags down and little privacy. At best.
At worst it's far far worse.
At worst it's far far worse.
People are good actually #1765:
Two women working in cafe are trying to restart Alexa after the wifi went down.
First woman, for some reason, whispering: Alexa play George Ezra.
Alexa, also whispering: i'm sorry i didn't hear that.
Second woman: whoops with laughter.
We all have a giggle.
Two women working in cafe are trying to restart Alexa after the wifi went down.
First woman, for some reason, whispering: Alexa play George Ezra.
Alexa, also whispering: i'm sorry i didn't hear that.
Second woman: whoops with laughter.
We all have a giggle.
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
People are good actually #1765:
Two women working in cafe are trying to restart Alexa after the wifi went down.
First woman, for some reason, whispering: Alexa play George Ezra.
Alexa, also whispering: i'm sorry i didn't hear that.
Second woman: whoops with laughter.
We all have a giggle.
Two women working in cafe are trying to restart Alexa after the wifi went down.
First woman, for some reason, whispering: Alexa play George Ezra.
Alexa, also whispering: i'm sorry i didn't hear that.
Second woman: whoops with laughter.
We all have a giggle.
I do not like "clumsy" as a defining character feature. It doesn't actually tell me much about them. At best you get "they're clumsy but they managed to do the thing anyway" at worst it's a recurring "joke" or source of mockery (that they then "bravely" overcome).
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November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I do not like "clumsy" as a defining character feature. It doesn't actually tell me much about them. At best you get "they're clumsy but they managed to do the thing anyway" at worst it's a recurring "joke" or source of mockery (that they then "bravely" overcome).
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