Louise Ayre
@louayrewriter.bsky.social
Writer. Consumer of croissants, iced coffee, and books.
Today has been a good day. Things that have helped:
1. A good night’s sleep
2. Getting out for a walk before work (despite the rain)
3. An audiobook I’m enjoying
4. Focusing on work (and it being interesting work I like)
5. Finally hoovering
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyawareness
1. A good night’s sleep
2. Getting out for a walk before work (despite the rain)
3. An audiobook I’m enjoying
4. Focusing on work (and it being interesting work I like)
5. Finally hoovering
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyawareness
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today has been a good day. Things that have helped:
1. A good night’s sleep
2. Getting out for a walk before work (despite the rain)
3. An audiobook I’m enjoying
4. Focusing on work (and it being interesting work I like)
5. Finally hoovering
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyawareness
1. A good night’s sleep
2. Getting out for a walk before work (despite the rain)
3. An audiobook I’m enjoying
4. Focusing on work (and it being interesting work I like)
5. Finally hoovering
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyawareness
Day 43 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read What If?, the final story in Kate Atkinson’s collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
My favourite of the collection, by a long way, was The Void.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read What If?, the final story in Kate Atkinson’s collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
My favourite of the collection, by a long way, was The Void.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
December 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Day 43 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read What If?, the final story in Kate Atkinson’s collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
My favourite of the collection, by a long way, was The Void.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read What If?, the final story in Kate Atkinson’s collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
My favourite of the collection, by a long way, was The Void.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Gender criticals: "Listen to women! Unless you're Girlguides or the Women's Institute or you disagree with the male judge who wrote this decision or if you don't 'look like a woman' or if you're a trans man because then you're definitely a man."
Everyone will suffer from this madness. Everyone.
Everyone will suffer from this madness. Everyone.
December 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gender criticals: "Listen to women! Unless you're Girlguides or the Women's Institute or you disagree with the male judge who wrote this decision or if you don't 'look like a woman' or if you're a trans man because then you're definitely a man."
Everyone will suffer from this madness. Everyone.
Everyone will suffer from this madness. Everyone.
Today’s anxiety: I’m going to a sauna with friends this evening. I’ve never been to a sauna other than as part of a spa (and even that I found awkward). Anything with unfamiliar etiquette makes me very very anxious. Meanwhile my friends are very enthused!
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today’s anxiety: I’m going to a sauna with friends this evening. I’ve never been to a sauna other than as part of a spa (and even that I found awkward). Anything with unfamiliar etiquette makes me very very anxious. Meanwhile my friends are very enthused!
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
Day 42 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Nasima by Lara C Caldwell, winner of the Anthology Magazine 2024 Short Story Competition.
anthology-magazine.com/arts/literat...
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Nasima by Lara C Caldwell, winner of the Anthology Magazine 2024 Short Story Competition.
anthology-magazine.com/arts/literat...
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Lara C Caldwell Short Story ‘Nasima’ | Anthology | Luxury lifestyle magazine and creative awards
Congratulations to Lara C Caldwell, winner of the Anthology Short Story Competition 2024 with her entry 'Nasima'
anthology-magazine.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Day 42 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Nasima by Lara C Caldwell, winner of the Anthology Magazine 2024 Short Story Competition.
anthology-magazine.com/arts/literat...
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Nasima by Lara C Caldwell, winner of the Anthology Magazine 2024 Short Story Competition.
anthology-magazine.com/arts/literat...
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Currently on page 553 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (still loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: post-rain sun
Unfortunately, someone is sat on my usual bench. This is fine and not at all upsetting.
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: post-rain sun
Unfortunately, someone is sat on my usual bench. This is fine and not at all upsetting.
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Currently on page 553 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (still loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: post-rain sun
Unfortunately, someone is sat on my usual bench. This is fine and not at all upsetting.
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: post-rain sun
Unfortunately, someone is sat on my usual bench. This is fine and not at all upsetting.
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Anyone else really enjoy watching the gradual progress of a bookmark?
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Anyone else really enjoy watching the gradual progress of a bookmark?
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
It’s unfortunate that my hibernation season coincides with ‘social month’
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It’s unfortunate that my hibernation season coincides with ‘social month’
Day 41 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Gene-sis by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Gene-sis by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Day 41 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Gene-sis by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Gene-sis by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Only 3 weeks until the days start getting longer again ⛅
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Only 3 weeks until the days start getting longer again ⛅
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 180:
Conversation isn't the only way in which your characters express themselves. Movements, avoidance, deflection, jokes, silence, variations in speed, changing the subject, refusal to engage - all of these can sometimes express more than mere words communicate.
Conversation isn't the only way in which your characters express themselves. Movements, avoidance, deflection, jokes, silence, variations in speed, changing the subject, refusal to engage - all of these can sometimes express more than mere words communicate.
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 180:
Conversation isn't the only way in which your characters express themselves. Movements, avoidance, deflection, jokes, silence, variations in speed, changing the subject, refusal to engage - all of these can sometimes express more than mere words communicate.
Conversation isn't the only way in which your characters express themselves. Movements, avoidance, deflection, jokes, silence, variations in speed, changing the subject, refusal to engage - all of these can sometimes express more than mere words communicate.
Today’s anxiety: my partner doesn’t know where (or when) he wants to go for his birthday dinner.
I want it booked and worry places will book up. He isn’t fussed. I’m literally stressing him out about HIS birthday because my anxiety is an idiot
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
I want it booked and worry places will book up. He isn’t fussed. I’m literally stressing him out about HIS birthday because my anxiety is an idiot
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Today’s anxiety: my partner doesn’t know where (or when) he wants to go for his birthday dinner.
I want it booked and worry places will book up. He isn’t fussed. I’m literally stressing him out about HIS birthday because my anxiety is an idiot
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
I want it booked and worry places will book up. He isn’t fussed. I’m literally stressing him out about HIS birthday because my anxiety is an idiot
#anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness
Today has been mostly ‘urgh’ with some optimism thrown in.
Things that have helped:
1. Getting outside for a brisk walk (to fight that weird anger feeling)
2. Finally ordering a SAD lamp (and crossing my fingers it’ll help)
3. Tea (multiple and with biscuits)
#mentalhealthawareness
Things that have helped:
1. Getting outside for a brisk walk (to fight that weird anger feeling)
2. Finally ordering a SAD lamp (and crossing my fingers it’ll help)
3. Tea (multiple and with biscuits)
#mentalhealthawareness
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Today has been mostly ‘urgh’ with some optimism thrown in.
Things that have helped:
1. Getting outside for a brisk walk (to fight that weird anger feeling)
2. Finally ordering a SAD lamp (and crossing my fingers it’ll help)
3. Tea (multiple and with biscuits)
#mentalhealthawareness
Things that have helped:
1. Getting outside for a brisk walk (to fight that weird anger feeling)
2. Finally ordering a SAD lamp (and crossing my fingers it’ll help)
3. Tea (multiple and with biscuits)
#mentalhealthawareness
Day 40 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Puppies and Rainbows by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Puppies and Rainbows by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Day 40 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Puppies and Rainbows by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Puppies and Rainbows by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I have finally ended the annual ‘should I buy a SAD lamp’ debate by actually buying a SAD lamp.
Here’s hoping the outcome is me berating myself for not doing this years ago
#mentalhealthawareness #weather #depressionawareness #writerslife
Here’s hoping the outcome is me berating myself for not doing this years ago
#mentalhealthawareness #weather #depressionawareness #writerslife
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I have finally ended the annual ‘should I buy a SAD lamp’ debate by actually buying a SAD lamp.
Here’s hoping the outcome is me berating myself for not doing this years ago
#mentalhealthawareness #weather #depressionawareness #writerslife
Here’s hoping the outcome is me berating myself for not doing this years ago
#mentalhealthawareness #weather #depressionawareness #writerslife
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 287287:
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 287287:
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
Things that have helped today
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Things that have helped today
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
Day 39 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Day 39 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today’s writing session has been more of a ‘show up’ session with no real writing being achieved. Some stuff did get done, just not writing.
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today’s writing session has been more of a ‘show up’ session with no real writing being achieved. Some stuff did get done, just not writing.
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
Currently on page 241 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (and loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Currently on page 241 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (and loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going.
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
November 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going.
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
Day 38 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Day 38 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Yesterday was day 36 of reading a short story every day.
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Yesterday was day 36 of reading a short story every day.
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
If imposter syndrome was more contagious I feel like we’d be in a better place
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If imposter syndrome was more contagious I feel like we’d be in a better place