Wayne Connolly
@wayneconnolly.bsky.social
Still the luckiest person in the world. Living in NE England. Body failing, spirit soaring, walking with Gusto in Pontburn Wood. Plymouth Argyle supporter. Monument Maker. MD ANT!
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Home from my Helsinki holiday to some great bookpost today - my contributor's copy of Night Terrors from Acid Bath Publishing. I'm made up to be in the company of so many fine writers.
You can order your copy here: acidbathpublishing.com
You can order your copy here: acidbathpublishing.com
I tried on a pair of these Smart Glasses in a shop last week. They feel cheap and look stupid. Surely no one is going to want to walk around looking like an idiot, unless of course they are an idiot.
February 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I tried on a pair of these Smart Glasses in a shop last week. They feel cheap and look stupid. Surely no one is going to want to walk around looking like an idiot, unless of course they are an idiot.
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16. Half the air in a given space by Martin Creed
Another non-painting, an installation I saw and plunged into in Leeds City Gallery in 2000. The most fun I've ever had in an art gallery.
16. Half the air in a given space by Martin Creed
Another non-painting, an installation I saw and plunged into in Leeds City Gallery in 2000. The most fun I've ever had in an art gallery.
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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16. Half the air in a given space by Martin Creed
Another non-painting, an installation I saw and plunged into in Leeds City Gallery in 2000. The most fun I've ever had in an art gallery.
16. Half the air in a given space by Martin Creed
Another non-painting, an installation I saw and plunged into in Leeds City Gallery in 2000. The most fun I've ever had in an art gallery.
Beryl Cook waves two happy fingers at the arbiters of good taste #SwillyAggro
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Beryl Cook waves two happy fingers at the arbiters of good taste #SwillyAggro
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15. Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent, 1892
Sargent was the absolute master of light and texture, but the added erotic charge of this hits me every time I see it in the Scottish National Gallery.
15. Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent, 1892
Sargent was the absolute master of light and texture, but the added erotic charge of this hits me every time I see it in the Scottish National Gallery.
February 12, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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15. Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent, 1892
Sargent was the absolute master of light and texture, but the added erotic charge of this hits me every time I see it in the Scottish National Gallery.
15. Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent, 1892
Sargent was the absolute master of light and texture, but the added erotic charge of this hits me every time I see it in the Scottish National Gallery.
Many people deride Beryl Cook, but if some early 20thC French bloke painted this they’d say he was a primitivist genius
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Many people deride Beryl Cook, but if some early 20thC French bloke painted this they’d say he was a primitivist genius
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February 11, 2026 at 7:48 AM
We're back in the top 20!
Thanks to everyone who's bought, read and supported 'How Soon Is Now?' so far – and everone who's about to grab a Kindle copy while it's just 99p for February!
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#BookSky #KindleDeals #KindleMonthlyDeals
Thanks to everyone who's bought, read and supported 'How Soon Is Now?' so far – and everone who's about to grab a Kindle copy while it's just 99p for February!
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Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
14. The Jewish Bride by Rembrandt, 1665-9
In hospital, waking from a general anaesthetic, I had such an intense vision of this painting. I could see every brushstroke as clearly as if I'd painted it myself.
14. The Jewish Bride by Rembrandt, 1665-9
In hospital, waking from a general anaesthetic, I had such an intense vision of this painting. I could see every brushstroke as clearly as if I'd painted it myself.
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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14. The Jewish Bride by Rembrandt, 1665-9
In hospital, waking from a general anaesthetic, I had such an intense vision of this painting. I could see every brushstroke as clearly as if I'd painted it myself.
14. The Jewish Bride by Rembrandt, 1665-9
In hospital, waking from a general anaesthetic, I had such an intense vision of this painting. I could see every brushstroke as clearly as if I'd painted it myself.
Orange album covets
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Orange album covets
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13. Charles V by Rubens, 1603-5 (after Titian)
In the Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland, which brought me back to the world after too much illness. Come on one of my guided tours and I'll tell you some stories.
13. Charles V by Rubens, 1603-5 (after Titian)
In the Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland, which brought me back to the world after too much illness. Come on one of my guided tours and I'll tell you some stories.
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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13. Charles V by Rubens, 1603-5 (after Titian)
In the Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland, which brought me back to the world after too much illness. Come on one of my guided tours and I'll tell you some stories.
13. Charles V by Rubens, 1603-5 (after Titian)
In the Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland, which brought me back to the world after too much illness. Come on one of my guided tours and I'll tell you some stories.
Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
12. Head of EOWii by Frank Auerbach, 1961
I first saw this in 1980 and didn't like it all. I still don't 'like' it but it won't let me go.
12. Head of EOWii by Frank Auerbach, 1961
I first saw this in 1980 and didn't like it all. I still don't 'like' it but it won't let me go.
February 9, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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12. Head of EOWii by Frank Auerbach, 1961
I first saw this in 1980 and didn't like it all. I still don't 'like' it but it won't let me go.
12. Head of EOWii by Frank Auerbach, 1961
I first saw this in 1980 and didn't like it all. I still don't 'like' it but it won't let me go.
Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
11. Bethlehem by Edward Lear
When I was a student I met a woman (relative of a friend) who owned several pictures by Edward Lear. I'd never seen art in anyone's home before. You mean that's really yours?
11. Bethlehem by Edward Lear
When I was a student I met a woman (relative of a friend) who owned several pictures by Edward Lear. I'd never seen art in anyone's home before. You mean that's really yours?
February 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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11. Bethlehem by Edward Lear
When I was a student I met a woman (relative of a friend) who owned several pictures by Edward Lear. I'd never seen art in anyone's home before. You mean that's really yours?
11. Bethlehem by Edward Lear
When I was a student I met a woman (relative of a friend) who owned several pictures by Edward Lear. I'd never seen art in anyone's home before. You mean that's really yours?
Apparently the package that Evri are supposed to deliver to me today has been ‘damaged beyond repair’ and will not arrive at all. It’s a pair of boots, for godsakes, what can they have done to them?!
February 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Apparently the package that Evri are supposed to deliver to me today has been ‘damaged beyond repair’ and will not arrive at all. It’s a pair of boots, for godsakes, what can they have done to them?!
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10. N is for Neville by Edward Gorey, from the Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1963
I discovered Gorey's work in the Gotham Book Mart in New York thirty years ago and I've never forgotten poor Neville.
10. N is for Neville by Edward Gorey, from the Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1963
I discovered Gorey's work in the Gotham Book Mart in New York thirty years ago and I've never forgotten poor Neville.
February 7, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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10. N is for Neville by Edward Gorey, from the Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1963
I discovered Gorey's work in the Gotham Book Mart in New York thirty years ago and I've never forgotten poor Neville.
10. N is for Neville by Edward Gorey, from the Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1963
I discovered Gorey's work in the Gotham Book Mart in New York thirty years ago and I've never forgotten poor Neville.
Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
9. Wall by Andy Goldsworthy at the Storm King Art Centre, New York
Not a painting, but I drove all the way from Montreal to see this.
9. Wall by Andy Goldsworthy at the Storm King Art Centre, New York
Not a painting, but I drove all the way from Montreal to see this.
February 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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9. Wall by Andy Goldsworthy at the Storm King Art Centre, New York
Not a painting, but I drove all the way from Montreal to see this.
9. Wall by Andy Goldsworthy at the Storm King Art Centre, New York
Not a painting, but I drove all the way from Montreal to see this.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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8. The Capercaillie sings his love song by John Bellany, 1985.
I saw this painting at York University and didn’t like it at all. But it intrigued me so I went to look at it often. Then I loved it and still do.
8. The Capercaillie sings his love song by John Bellany, 1985.
I saw this painting at York University and didn’t like it at all. But it intrigued me so I went to look at it often. Then I loved it and still do.
February 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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8. The Capercaillie sings his love song by John Bellany, 1985.
I saw this painting at York University and didn’t like it at all. But it intrigued me so I went to look at it often. Then I loved it and still do.
8. The Capercaillie sings his love song by John Bellany, 1985.
I saw this painting at York University and didn’t like it at all. But it intrigued me so I went to look at it often. Then I loved it and still do.
‘Ban on government contractors making asylum seekers use taxis for medical appointments comes into force.’
There, I’ve fixed your headline for you, BBC.
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There, I’ve fixed your headline for you, BBC.
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Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM
‘Ban on government contractors making asylum seekers use taxis for medical appointments comes into force.’
There, I’ve fixed your headline for you, BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There, I’ve fixed your headline for you, BBC.
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Happy birthday, old man. Gusto's eight today.
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Happy birthday, old man. Gusto's eight today.
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7. Bridlington by John Thompson, c.1989
Purchased from the artist at his studio in Uppermill in 1990.
'How much is it?'
'How much do you think it's worth?'
'Well, I've only got £30 on me'
'I'll take 35.'
7. Bridlington by John Thompson, c.1989
Purchased from the artist at his studio in Uppermill in 1990.
'How much is it?'
'How much do you think it's worth?'
'Well, I've only got £30 on me'
'I'll take 35.'
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
7. Bridlington by John Thompson, c.1989
Purchased from the artist at his studio in Uppermill in 1990.
'How much is it?'
'How much do you think it's worth?'
'Well, I've only got £30 on me'
'I'll take 35.'
7. Bridlington by John Thompson, c.1989
Purchased from the artist at his studio in Uppermill in 1990.
'How much is it?'
'How much do you think it's worth?'
'Well, I've only got £30 on me'
'I'll take 35.'
It's #WorldCancerDay. I was again confirmed in complete remission from leukemia just last week. Please consider registering as a stem cell donor with @anthonynolan.bsky.social or @dkms-uk.bsky.social. You could help save someone's life as the wonderful 19 year old Jemima did for me over 9 years ago.
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
It's #WorldCancerDay. I was again confirmed in complete remission from leukemia just last week. Please consider registering as a stem cell donor with @anthonynolan.bsky.social or @dkms-uk.bsky.social. You could help save someone's life as the wonderful 19 year old Jemima did for me over 9 years ago.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:45 AM
I'm delighted to reveal that 'How Soon Is Now?' has been chosen by Amazon for promotion as a Kindle Monthly Deal for February.
That means you can grab this epic tale of love, loss, time travel & redemption for just 99p throughout the month. Don't miss it!
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#BookSky
That means you can grab this epic tale of love, loss, time travel & redemption for just 99p throughout the month. Don't miss it!
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#BookSky
As a trainee librarian 40 years ago, I was taught how to conduct ‘reference interviews’. When you receive an answer to ‘What do you want?’ you then ask ‘What do you really want, and what do you want it for?’ Very nicely, of course. I’ve never seen AI chatbots do that. Is that why they’re so useless?
February 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
As a trainee librarian 40 years ago, I was taught how to conduct ‘reference interviews’. When you receive an answer to ‘What do you want?’ you then ask ‘What do you really want, and what do you want it for?’ Very nicely, of course. I’ve never seen AI chatbots do that. Is that why they’re so useless?
Choose 20 paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you - one painting a day…
6. Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals
I first saw the Seagram Murals at Tate Liverpool in 1988. The first time I ever left a gallery walking three feet up in the air.
6. Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals
I first saw the Seagram Murals at Tate Liverpool in 1988. The first time I ever left a gallery walking three feet up in the air.
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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6. Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals
I first saw the Seagram Murals at Tate Liverpool in 1988. The first time I ever left a gallery walking three feet up in the air.
6. Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals
I first saw the Seagram Murals at Tate Liverpool in 1988. The first time I ever left a gallery walking three feet up in the air.
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5. Seated woman with raised knee by Egon Schiele, 1917
A poster on the wall of my first bedsit in Manchester in 1985
5. Seated woman with raised knee by Egon Schiele, 1917
A poster on the wall of my first bedsit in Manchester in 1985
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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5. Seated woman with raised knee by Egon Schiele, 1917
A poster on the wall of my first bedsit in Manchester in 1985
5. Seated woman with raised knee by Egon Schiele, 1917
A poster on the wall of my first bedsit in Manchester in 1985
Sunny day in Pontburn Wood
February 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Sunny day in Pontburn Wood