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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 11h

Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 1d

She was the one you wanted if it was sweet, good-natured, smart, and a little awkward you were after. But she was also amazing in the darker roles, bold and complex characters you didn't have to like all the time.

R.I.P Diane Keaton

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to be picked! From The Martlet, my satirical novel about the struggles of a small-town newspaper.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 2d

There is no other movie quite like Fellini's Satyricon. It's an astonishing nightmare of the ancient world. We're a bunch of wonderful creeps and weirdos. History tells us so.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 2d

😄 Exactly how you'd expect him to respond.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 2d

Story: Like A Harbinger

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Legacy, lemonade, and the end of the world.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 9d

Story: Truth is Written

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Psychosis, subediting, and the stars.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 10d

One of the most rewarding writers.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 10d

Slim pickings on the shelves of the charity shop today. I thought it was Metallica's 'Black' album. Sad. But true.

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 10d

A fine piece of writing from Mark Burrow for you today:

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 10d

Life is at the bare minimum bearable because of the actions of Stevie Wonder between the years 1972 and 1976.

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 22d

Today's Pick is a wonderful and very funny dispatch from our roving correspondent, as passed on by Sean McNulty: www.abctales.com/story/sean-m...

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 23d

A beautiful poem from MistakenMagic @poetbex.bsky.social and from her new collection for our Pick of the Day. You can read Santarcangelo di Romagna here: www.abctales.com/user/mistake...

Cover of Circulaire, new collection from Bex Hainsworth.

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 24d

Surreal and fabulous, Jane Hyphen’s Beige Goo Splat is our Pick of the Day. Do read and share. This is Part Three so I recommend beginning at the beginning…
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Image of beige splat on white background

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marandina @marandina.bsky.social · 27d

My latest story - Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (8)

Desert island discs or something like that

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 26d

Sunday brings us a cracking culinary poem. Enjoy!

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Still pan on hob of tomato sauce, photo.

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 26d

Horror spun out of a tea break, in this great short story from Mark Burrow, is Pick of the Day! Please do share if you can

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 22d

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A ★★★★½ review of The Phantom of Liberty (1974)

Of the satirical masterclasses Buñuel gave in the 70s, this one stands out as it proceeds with an airy randomness and nonchalance any satire worth its salt should aspire to. We encounter a great many ...

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 23d

Story: Rational Thinking Thing

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Antagonistic publishers, racist companions, and celestial aspirations.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · 28d

My only guess is the greatest ever defenders of Free Speech have worked themselves to the bone and are only now enjoying some well-needed downtime. It is hoped they will return to that commendable mission when the next grievance is determined.

Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · Sep 12

Story: Antilogical Elements

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Goofs, gimmicks, and noxious ideas.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · Sep 6

Story: In Slumber

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Prejudice, compliance, and closure.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · Aug 28

Grail Found: this book was on the shelf at school when I was about 7 years old. Didn't know at the time it was adapted for young readers, so I was confused reading the full thing some time later. It really got me goin'. & that cover has never left my brain. They shape our lives.

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Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · Aug 26

Very glad to hear it. 😊

Sean McNulty @thispersona.bsky.social · Aug 19

Still the best 'mixtape' (mistake?) I ever made. Sure, U2 are represented. So fucking what! There's amazing stuff there! Anyway, learn about Irish Rock and Pop. Beyond U2.

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An UnEndless Conspectus of Irish Rock and Pop

Playlist · Sean McNulty · 155 items

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