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Peter Bennett

@pbennett.bsky.social

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Writer. Novel — Liberties, available now: https://www.rymour.co.uk/liberties.html & the usual places. Extracts in New Writing Scotland 40 and other publications. linktr.ee/peter_bennett

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · Nov 15

www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2023/03/libe...

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14h

You’ve sold me!

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 14h

Our Pick of the Day is part 2 of Beanzie’s story. It’s John Fante territory, Bukowski, but set in England. There’s booze, there’s women, there’s failure, there’s mushrooms.

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 2d

Another example of ‘artificial intelligence’ engendering a distinct *lack* of intelligence (or any semblance of basic sensitivity and emotional awareness) in most people.
Society was immeasurably stupid enough before, don’t help it plumb new depths.

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Robin Williams’ daughter begs fans to stop sending her AI videos of late father: ‘Just stop doing this to him’ — The Independent

‘You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings,’ Zelda Williams says

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 3d

Some brilliant writing from Mark Burrow today - a nerve-racking tale of the grind. Enjoy!

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 5d

I had that exact issue. The only one I ever owned.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 5d

The alt-right nerds and incels finally having their day in the sun, I see — tbf, they did warn us it was coming.

Sam @samd.bsky.social · 5d

reddit occupied government

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The challenge coins being handed out by @FBIDirectorKash. Seems someone put a lot of thought into this.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 5d

Good luck getting Stephen King’s books out of circulation.🙄🙄

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 5d

In terms of botany, what doesn’t kill it makes it stronger, quite literally.

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 6d

A fine piece of writing from Mark Burrow for you today:

www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 7d

What a picture!

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 7d

Fuck all hidden about it.
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Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police — BBC News

Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 7d

Well, we’re certainly being collectively fucked by AI.

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 11d

Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃

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Jamie Guiney @jamesgwriter.bsky.social · 12d

Next month, I'll be chatting to the mighty Stuart Neville for #BookWeekNI and @librariesni.bsky.social - beyond excited!
Do come along!

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D. V. Bishop's CARNIVAL OF LIES out now @dvbishop.com · 19d

Lovely to see Elaine Sinclair from Daydreams Bookshop celebrated as a bookshop hero in @thebookseller.com

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · Aug 9

And here’s the link for tickets:

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Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett

Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 13d

Thought that was Debbie Harry for a moment.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

a man with red hair is making a funny face and the word niche is above him

ALT: a man with red hair is making a funny face and the word niche is above him

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

Necropolitan.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

Great cover.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

A winning synopsis in Trump’s America.

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · Aug 9

And here’s the link for tickets:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...

Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett

Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 15d

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Kurt Cobain - Dumb (KAOS Radio 1990)

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 18d

No thanks.

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 18d

That’s because you’re viewing it through the Americentric lens.

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 18d

Good. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m moderate centre left. The far left are undermining decades of advancement with nonsensical campaigns. Freedom of speech is being slowly eradicated from extremists of both ends of the spectrum. That, for me, is the biggest regression of modern times.

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