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Derek Farrell
@derekifarrell.bsky.social
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He/ him. Crime-writer. Puppy-parent. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦✍️🧠🐕‍🦺
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antongerashchenko.bsky.social
The Spanish military, with tears in their eyes, sees off #Ukrainian soldiers after military exercises.
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July 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
I’m beyond furious. I hope all those people who cheered for this are happy now.

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Trans women to be strip searched by male transport police after court ruling
British Transport Police, the force that polices Britain's railways, is adopting an interim policy while it digests the Supreme Court's ruling that the definition of a "woman" under equality laws refe...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Well hopefully now she’s won the battle against trans people she’ll turn her sights and her billions to reproductive rights and rape conviction rates.
An awful woman doing a Marie Antoinette on a yacht while she omen in The real World continue to be shat on by the patriarchy.
April 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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thebooktrail.bsky.social
The first Connor Fraser novel set in #Edinburgh and #Stirling...

Book 7 out in just over a month. Prepare now...

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@nlbro.bsky.social
#crimefiction @littlebrown.bsky.social
@lomondtrossachs.bsky.social
@stirlingcht.bsky.social
No Man's Land - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: No Man’s Land Destination/location:  Stirling, Edinburgh  Author/guide: Neil Broadfoot  Departure Time: 2019
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April 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a young man, I fell in love with the US. The country’s soul is still there, despite Trump’s best efforts to destroy it | John Harris
For many of us, the United States means music, progress, hope. Whatever their president does, plenty of Americans continue to believe in those too, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Message from Evri- “we’ve got your parcel” - has the air of a ransom note. Which - as it’s Evri - is rather apt.
April 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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josefoshea.bsky.social
Not really sure we can get back from a world where random blokes in Wisconsin or Wigan - or presidents and politicians who couldn't pick Le Pen out of a line-up - can confidently dismiss an 11-year investigation by the EU & French justice system - because the woke.
April 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
I want one that plays Peggy Lee’s version of Fever.
im-all-id.me andy vs @im-all-id.me · Mar 28
I don't want AI. I want a kettle that sings death metal when my water is boiling
March 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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moiradonegan.bsky.social
I wish people hated fascism half as much as they hate feminism
March 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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sarahhilary.bsky.social
Win a Character Name in my new book and raise funds for trans rights in the US 🏳️‍⚧️

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Character Name (Sarah Hilary)
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March 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
These pictures are as brilliant as the situation is heartbreaking.
lukesteuber.com Luke Snowbrr ☃️ @lukesteuber.com · Mar 24
Some badass early Pulitzer contenders out of Turkey
Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground.
March 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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strandjunker.com
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but “I was only following orders” was rejected as a defense at the Nuremberg Trials.
March 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
I mean, who hasn’t?
March 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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dutchiepatrick.bsky.social
Good question…
March 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Yesterday we dog sat for two beauties, watched a Dr Who Marathon, caught up on the latest Reacher and had - all round - a #VeryGoodDay
Three dogs lounging on a Saturday afternoon
March 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Had a haircut yesterday. Installed a new printer (so I’m basically Einstein innit) and - thanks to a conversation with @dvbishop.com - spent a lovely evening rediscovering the later works of @alisonmoyet.bsky.social. It was a very good day.
Me. In my office. Failing to show off my new haircut cos I can’t take a selfie for 💩.
March 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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raxkingisdead.bsky.social
jk rowling naming a russian-irish character
January 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
It’s simply not possible to take a bad photo of this beautiful soul.
A cockapoo puppy lounging on a bed
March 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Well that’s me not going then. One look at my socials and the Fanta Fuhrer would have me in Guantanamo.
March 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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nanoporous.net
French researcher, going to a conference in Houston, was forbidden entry to US; his work and personal electronics were both confiscated.

Why? Because a “random search” of his cell phone revealed a negative personal opinion on Trump and the Trump administration. www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »
Le ministre de la recherche a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines. Le chercheur du CNRS aurait subi un contrôle aléatoire à son arrivée, avant que son or...
www.lemonde.fr
March 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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seamas.bsky.social
I wrote this on young men, and why we need to stop lying about why they're easy prey for reptiles like Andrew Tate.

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
Séamas O'Reilly: We need to stop lying about what makes lost boys such easy marks for cons
Economically depressed young men are aggressively targeted with the oldest, most seductive pitch there is — money for nothing — by bad faith actors with enormous wealth
www.irishexaminer.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Paging Mel Brooks.

Netflix | Director Carl Erik Rinsch indicted in an $11 million fraud case filmstories.co.uk/news/netflix...
Netflix | Director Carl Erik Rinsch indicted in an $11 million fraud case
Director Carl Erik Rinsch has been arrested for allegedly defrauding $11 million from Netflix - money once meant for a sci-fi series.
filmstories.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
“They cheat,” says this narcissistic sociopath*, who has cheated in every business deal, marriage, and personal relationship he’s ever had.

(*edited to remove the word “motherfucker”)
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 18
Trump: "Canada doesn't pay for military. They give us nothing. And they are the worst people to negotiate with of everybody ... they cheat."
March 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
derekifarrell.bsky.social
Heard the new Doobie Brothers single and flew straight back to my 80s childhood. Which is apt as the threat of Nuclear war, Russian Empire, right wing anti gay media personality in the White House, and the feeling of fear and fury I’ve been experiencing are also a reminder of that golden age. 😬
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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dlmarshall.bsky.social
Hi, Ian Rankin said my books were like ‘Alistair MacLean, but turbo charged’, they’re locked-room murder mysteries wrapped up in thrillers.

Currently finishing a country house locked-room occult murder set in the 30s - Agatha Christie meets Dennis Wheatley!

dannymarshall.co.uk/anthrax-isla...
Anthrax Island
One of Ian Rankin’s top ten books of 2021. ‘One of the thrillers of the year’ Scottish Sun When you have a problem that can’t be solved, you call John Tyler. Nine people are trapped on an anth…
dannymarshall.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM