Patrick Kincaid
@patrickkincaid.bsky.social
Doctor of Shakespeare, Master of Writing.
Grandpa and Grandad — ie, my US and UK grandparents respectively — in the Palo Duro Canyon, TX. 1971, I think.
January 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Grandpa and Grandad — ie, my US and UK grandparents respectively — in the Palo Duro Canyon, TX. 1971, I think.
MA graduation day, three years ago, Warwick University.
January 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
MA graduation day, three years ago, Warwick University.
This is a bookish household, and here’s the book commanding most of our attention just now. And — to my utter astonishment — here’s the section we’ve just discovered is of particular relevance.
January 20, 2026 at 12:34 AM
This is a bookish household, and here’s the book commanding most of our attention just now. And — to my utter astonishment — here’s the section we’ve just discovered is of particular relevance.
Just read umpteenth discussion on historical accuracy in the movie Hamnet. Not seen it yet, but as a historical novelist I know the foolish pursuit of historical accuracy is the hobgoblin of little minds. As a birder though, I’m startled by reports that a Harris Hawk stands in for a Kestrel…
January 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Just read umpteenth discussion on historical accuracy in the movie Hamnet. Not seen it yet, but as a historical novelist I know the foolish pursuit of historical accuracy is the hobgoblin of little minds. As a birder though, I’m startled by reports that a Harris Hawk stands in for a Kestrel…
I’m one of those people who can’t really ignore the Special Relationship, so here’s what I have to say about it.
January 18, 2026 at 9:55 AM
I’m one of those people who can’t really ignore the Special Relationship, so here’s what I have to say about it.
Turns out past me wasn’t a bad judge of character.
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Turns out past me wasn’t a bad judge of character.
Funnily enough, the same this almost happened again this week. I sent out a handful of queries on Wednesday, then got a rejection yesterday — from a query I sent last May.
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Funnily enough, the same this almost happened again this week. I sent out a handful of queries on Wednesday, then got a rejection yesterday — from a query I sent last May.
Banshee Python’s Crying Circus.
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Banshee Python’s Crying Circus.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
![PRIVATE EYE
Private Eye Magazine
"I can reveal that showbusiness reporters at the Sun were told to drop negative stories about [David] Walliams because both that newspaper and HarperCollins are owned by Rupert Murdoch's News
UK, even sharing offices near London Bridge," confided showbiz maven Katie Hind to Daily Mail readers on 20 December.
Hind's revelation came after the comedian and children's author was dropped by his publisher following an investigation into "inappropriate behaviour". (Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour and has said he is taking legal advice.)
She's not wrong. As the Eye has long noted, Murdoch's titles have been obliged to do PR duties for Walliams, running plugs for his kids' books disguised as news stories, special editions of the Funday Times and even Covid home- schooling resources.
Full story online and in the latest issue: https:// www.private-eye.co.uk/street-of-shame](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vm3hsqbdnofuoklgbhp7aob6/bafkreiaxcvpywjxyk6kbdtgjgx7rolazel4u7ao75iyoz74zojxwippwtm@jpeg)
My contract’s up and I’d be happy to change networks, but I’m guessing they’re all pushing this shit.
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
My contract’s up and I’d be happy to change networks, but I’m guessing they’re all pushing this shit.
This justifies my seven years of undergraduate and postgraduate study.
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This justifies my seven years of undergraduate and postgraduate study.
I mean, bloody hell.
January 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I mean, bloody hell.
Everywhere I turned at RSPB Middleton Lakes near Tamworth was like a CF Tunnicliffe illustration of wildlife in winter. Particularly pleased to catch sight of Snipe and a couple of Marsh Harriers.
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Everywhere I turned at RSPB Middleton Lakes near Tamworth was like a CF Tunnicliffe illustration of wildlife in winter. Particularly pleased to catch sight of Snipe and a couple of Marsh Harriers.
And here’s me as Horatio (I was never the Dane). This was for an educational video. It’s why I’ve an entry in IMDB.
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
And here’s me as Horatio (I was never the Dane). This was for an educational video. It’s why I’ve an entry in IMDB.
Me at the Shakespeare Institute 30 years ago. Flaminio in Webster’s The White Devil.
January 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Me at the Shakespeare Institute 30 years ago. Flaminio in Webster’s The White Devil.
I guess they speak to this day about that supply teacher whose cousin was the guy from Alvin and the Chipmunks.
January 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
I guess they speak to this day about that supply teacher whose cousin was the guy from Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Here’s some more of my favourite books from 2025: Ghost Mountain by Rónán Hession, The Party by Tessa Hadley, Onr Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes, Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst, The Dream-Pedlars by Mark Dowsher, My Good Bright Wolf by Sarah Moss, and Love Sex & Frankenstein by Caroline Lea.
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Here’s some more of my favourite books from 2025: Ghost Mountain by Rónán Hession, The Party by Tessa Hadley, Onr Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes, Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst, The Dream-Pedlars by Mark Dowsher, My Good Bright Wolf by Sarah Moss, and Love Sex & Frankenstein by Caroline Lea.
My actual favourite podcast moment of 2025 was @gralefrit.bsky.social’s Comfort Blanket episode on Count Duckula with @jayforeman.bsky.social. I’m a tad old for Count Duckula to mean as much to me as it does to Jay; but it was a joyous listen, and we should take joy where we find it.
December 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My actual favourite podcast moment of 2025 was @gralefrit.bsky.social’s Comfort Blanket episode on Count Duckula with @jayforeman.bsky.social. I’m a tad old for Count Duckula to mean as much to me as it does to Jay; but it was a joyous listen, and we should take joy where we find it.
Not tagging him, because I suspect he finds this sort of post excruciating — but my podcast find of the year is Andrew Hickey’s A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. My brain feels rewired so I listen to music I love differently. Also, there’s hundreds of hours of music I’d never considered before.
December 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Not tagging him, because I suspect he finds this sort of post excruciating — but my podcast find of the year is Andrew Hickey’s A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. My brain feels rewired so I listen to music I love differently. Also, there’s hundreds of hours of music I’d never considered before.
As usual, I read roughly 70 books this year. Amongst my favourites were Lulu Allison’s Beast, Andrew Miller’s The Land in Winter, Percival Everett’s James, Jess Shannon’s Cleaner (NB we did our MA together), Julia Raeside’s timely (sadly) Don’t Make Me Laugh, and Natalie Marlow’s Midlands mysteries.
December 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As usual, I read roughly 70 books this year. Amongst my favourites were Lulu Allison’s Beast, Andrew Miller’s The Land in Winter, Percival Everett’s James, Jess Shannon’s Cleaner (NB we did our MA together), Julia Raeside’s timely (sadly) Don’t Make Me Laugh, and Natalie Marlow’s Midlands mysteries.
Paper chain made last year from an old copy of Ulysses that was falling apart has held up well. We only put decorations up on Christmas Eve but will keep them up till Candlemas (2 Feb). Let’s see how well they do.
December 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Paper chain made last year from an old copy of Ulysses that was falling apart has held up well. We only put decorations up on Christmas Eve but will keep them up till Candlemas (2 Feb). Let’s see how well they do.
Thanks to @andrewhickey.500songs.com I’ve been peeling spuds to this far out beauty.
December 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thanks to @andrewhickey.500songs.com I’ve been peeling spuds to this far out beauty.
Apparently he’s making a list of who’s naughty and nice. Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Apparently he’s making a list of who’s naughty and nice. Merry Christmas!