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Andy Charman

@andyandz.bsky.social

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Author of Crow Court. published by @unbounders.bsky.social. Longlist Desmond Elliott 2021. Shortlist CWA Historical 2022. Laureat Festival du Premier Roman 2022. Researching 1983 and philosophers in WWII. Assistant Editor of Thin-Skin.com

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 23h

That's very good. I managed to save several years of my lifetime by conducting a fulsome search of the internet to discover how many novels had already been created around the structure of a fugue. A surprising number (or sequence of numbers if you want me to stay on theme).

Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 23h

I see your point, but it doesn't quite scan. To really stay within the 'genre' it would need to be "Einstein's Viola".

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 2d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 2d

In a world where it is hard to find political heroes, @philippesands.bsky.social is one of mine…
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How Far Does Trump’s Immunity Go?

The Supreme Court’s 2024 decision threatens the system of international justice.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 22d

Loved this one: great punchline.

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 22d

Quelqu’un?

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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 24d

Siobhan Moorton, 37, from Gawsworth, has honed the art of feigning total ignorance about specialist subjects she’s spent years learning about – in an attempt to come off as “normal” to her colleagues.

Artificial unintelligence? Autistic woman pretends to be less smart

An autistic woman has revealed the key to building social relationships is pretending she doesn't know stuff, according to reports. Siobhan Moorton, 37, from Gawsworth, has honed the art of feigning…

thedailytism.com

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks! Cannot for the life of me find a way into that. Any clues?

Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 27d

Anyone arriving Brussels Airport approx 2.pm tomorrw, DM if you want to share ride into centre!

Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Sep 6

Next Weekend: the European Writers Salon in Belgium.
I'll be hosting a coaching workshop looking at how to use your writer's self-doubt to power self-belief.
There is lots more going on in Brussels and elsewhere. EWS is a an exciting, growing community. Find out more from @saloneurope.bsky.social

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Sep 5

Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Sep 5

I like to drastically underestimate how much work is needed to produce a second draft.

Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lots of shy European writers, apparently! I can’t wait either!

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Sep 2

I'm still confused though because there's so much emphasis on gas and dust, but as we all know, most dust comes from human skin, so...?

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

‘A paradigm change’: black hole spotted that may have been created moments after big bang

Sighting by James Webb space telescope of black hole with sparse halo of material could upend theories of the universe

www.theguardian.com

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ursula von der Leyen: "Tonight, our @EU_Commission buildings glow in the colours of bravery.

The Ukrainian flag is the symbol of Ukraine's resistance and it's unshakeable belief in a better future.

A future of a free and independent Ukraine, inside our Union.

Slava Ukraini!"

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's just such a gorgeous piece.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Aug 17

"This battle partly involves the ongoing use of AI to produce books of an even lower quality than books written by humans..."

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Picking fights

Battles over books, Alice Oswald as terrorist, Elaine Feinstein in Stoke Newington

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Aug 16

Well done Donald!
Really managed to pull the bag out of the bag there...

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

Live Updates: Trump Backs Plan to Cede Land for Peace in Ukraine

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Aug 13

Tapestry’s coming home… 🎵🎶

on.ft.com/4fvRqV2 How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power

How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power

Months of talks were needed to secure an agreement that has been hailed as evidence of improved Anglo-French relations

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Aug 10

According to the NYT Europe is ‘anguished’ again. According to the @nytimes.com Europe is always anguished or troubled, perplexed, divided or conflicted. We’re a continent of fractious worriers.
“Behind Europe’s Anguished Words on Gaza, a Flurry of Hard Diplomacy” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/w...

Behind Europe’s Anguished Words on Gaza, a Flurry of Hard Diplomacy

www.nytimes.com

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Jul 31

He can have the house, I’m half packed.

Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Jul 31

Was hoping for a bath this evening, but looks like I'll just have to move house instead.

A very large spider has taken up residence in my bath. Very Large.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Jul 30

There‘s only one honest sincere and authentic response to the current shit state of the world and that’s the extended version of Richie Havens’ ‘Freedom’.
Clap your hands.

open.spotify.com/track/1oM7gT...

Freedom - Extended Live Version

Richie Havens · Time · Song · 1999

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Jul 28

I went through the same loop. I didn't understand why Galactic-scale events were played out in a town square a bit smaller than Market Harborough.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · Jul 28

Bit of a fringe venue anyway...