Patrick C. Notchtree
@pcnotchtree.bsky.social
Author of 7 books: The Clouds Still Hang: #TrueStory of a #gay man. #Apostrophe Catastrophe: ONE rule. A Little Book of #Islam. Maxym: Gay #Russian assassin. In UK.
May I wish all my followers, reX-posters and likers, of all faiths and none, the very best for this #Christmas season and a better new year.
Patrick C Notchtree
www.notchtree.com
Patrick C Notchtree
www.notchtree.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
May I wish all my followers, reX-posters and likers, of all faiths and none, the very best for this #Christmas season and a better new year.
Patrick C Notchtree
www.notchtree.com
Patrick C Notchtree
www.notchtree.com
Reviewer: "From closeted and curious schoolboy to boy-for-hire to fugitive from justice engaged in illicit maritime trade, Mark is constantly barraged by challenging circumstances and knife-edged pivots in an escalating fight to survive"
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Reviewer: "From closeted and curious schoolboy to boy-for-hire to fugitive from justice engaged in illicit maritime trade, Mark is constantly barraged by challenging circumstances and knife-edged pivots in an escalating fight to survive"
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
The BBC should not kowtow to Donald Trump. Yes, the Beeb made a mistake. He says they missed out all his beautiful words. Probably true. So the BBC should now transmit the entire 6 January speech in full with no edits and no commentary. Just his beautiful words. Surely Donald can't object to that?
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The BBC should not kowtow to Donald Trump. Yes, the Beeb made a mistake. He says they missed out all his beautiful words. Probably true. So the BBC should now transmit the entire 6 January speech in full with no edits and no commentary. Just his beautiful words. Surely Donald can't object to that?
"I'm only twenty-one and I've already killed tens of people. I am an autistic psychopath so if I run out of people to kill for other reasons, I may decide on that." Maxym Ivanov, sarcastically and irritated by The Boss, so decided to to be a little confrontational.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"I'm only twenty-one and I've already killed tens of people. I am an autistic psychopath so if I run out of people to kill for other reasons, I may decide on that." Maxym Ivanov, sarcastically and irritated by The Boss, so decided to to be a little confrontational.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
RIP Patricia Davies. Born #Blackburn, Lancs. Stage #actress. #TB sufferer, #streptomycin volunteer at #Davos. Later my stepmother. Phoebe in my memoir. Died in her 70s, 15 December 2000, Colwick Park, #Nottingham
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
RIP Patricia Davies. Born #Blackburn, Lancs. Stage #actress. #TB sufferer, #streptomycin volunteer at #Davos. Later my stepmother. Phoebe in my memoir. Died in her 70s, 15 December 2000, Colwick Park, #Nottingham
Should we stop #drilling for #oil? Yes, #SingleUsePlastic is a huge problem, but we also need #plastics for so many things now; our modern society would be stuck without it. Just look around you - it is all made from oil. Stop burning it, make good things with it. #juststopoil #ExtinctionRebellion
December 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Should we stop #drilling for #oil? Yes, #SingleUsePlastic is a huge problem, but we also need #plastics for so many things now; our modern society would be stuck without it. Just look around you - it is all made from oil. Stop burning it, make good things with it. #juststopoil #ExtinctionRebellion
So there's an evolutionary gain to being gay. Over 1500 species indulge in #gay #sex, it's widespread in nature. Debunks the 'unnatural' argument. So what is the advantage in #evolution terms? Not what you'd expect. #LGBT www.iflscience.com/plants-and-a...
December 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
So there's an evolutionary gain to being gay. Over 1500 species indulge in #gay #sex, it's widespread in nature. Debunks the 'unnatural' argument. So what is the advantage in #evolution terms? Not what you'd expect. #LGBT www.iflscience.com/plants-and-a...
Reviewer: It is very convincing, and refreshing to find oneself inside the head of someone who is not a blue-blooded English Biggles (look him up), and to see recent history in Ireland, America, Afghanistan and Ukraine from a rather different point of view.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
December 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Reviewer: It is very convincing, and refreshing to find oneself inside the head of someone who is not a blue-blooded English Biggles (look him up), and to see recent history in Ireland, America, Afghanistan and Ukraine from a rather different point of view.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Mark could hear the noise of the jungle, there seemed a lot of animal noises but he could see none. 'Jungle is noisy' he thought. He didn't remember that much noise from 'Zoo Quest'.
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
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December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Mark could hear the noise of the jungle, there seemed a lot of animal noises but he could see none. 'Jungle is noisy' he thought. He didn't remember that much noise from 'Zoo Quest'.
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
"Maxym dropped down to three hundred metres as he approached the town. As always he felt the sheer exultation of flying."
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Maxym dropped down to three hundred metres as he approached the town. As always he felt the sheer exultation of flying."
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
@teachertapp.bsky.social
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@teachertapp.bsky.social
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Reviewer: "Dancing With Panthers by Patrick C. Notchtree offers an enthralling account of the roller-coaster life and adventures of young, handsome, keenly intelligent, and sexually insatiable Mark Martin over four years in his tumultuous life."
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reviewer: "Dancing With Panthers by Patrick C. Notchtree offers an enthralling account of the roller-coaster life and adventures of young, handsome, keenly intelligent, and sexually insatiable Mark Martin over four years in his tumultuous life."
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reviewer: What is unusual and interesting is the character's location in Russia, and although his flawless English is spoken in Italics, we read his native speech and see his view of his Russian culture through his eyes.
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reviewer: What is unusual and interesting is the character's location in Russia, and although his flawless English is spoken in Italics, we read his native speech and see his view of his Russian culture through his eyes.
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
"He spotted the green spine of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. Mark was rather taken with the character of the boy Stephen Dedalus. Mark wished he were real and could meet him."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"He spotted the green spine of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. Mark was rather taken with the character of the boy Stephen Dedalus. Mark wished he were real and could meet him."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
"Max was everything he wanted to be, fearless, accomplished, so attractive. Fedor wanted Max so badly." Fedor thinking about Maxym Ivanov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"Max was everything he wanted to be, fearless, accomplished, so attractive. Fedor wanted Max so badly." Fedor thinking about Maxym Ivanov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Reviewer: "Dancing with Panthers appeals to readers who are interested in coming-of-age stories and homosexual relationships between males."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Reviewer: "Dancing with Panthers appeals to readers who are interested in coming-of-age stories and homosexual relationships between males."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
Reviewer: This is a rollicking good book packed with action and a real page-turner. Maxym is quite as unbelievable as James Bond, and almost as bullet-proof, and none the worse for that; he is an equally engaging figure with a private life that rivals 007's. #booksky #books
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reviewer: This is a rollicking good book packed with action and a real page-turner. Maxym is quite as unbelievable as James Bond, and almost as bullet-proof, and none the worse for that; he is an equally engaging figure with a private life that rivals 007's. #booksky #books
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
'There was the smart green Cortina. Mark looked at it, hardly believing this was happening.'
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
'There was the smart green Cortina. Mark looked at it, hardly believing this was happening.'
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
"This is, as you always say, a psychopathic killer without conscience, quite literally a devil." Maxym Ivanov to Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"This is, as you always say, a psychopathic killer without conscience, quite literally a devil." Maxym Ivanov to Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Peter produced a knife, it snapped out of its handle with a sharp click. "You won't be so pretty very soon."
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Peter produced a knife, it snapped out of its handle with a sharp click. "You won't be so pretty very soon."
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: What struck me most was how honest and unflinching your perspective is, and how you handled such a heavy subject with both clarity and compassion.
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
October 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Reader: What struck me most was how honest and unflinching your perspective is, and how you handled such a heavy subject with both clarity and compassion.
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
Reviewer: It remains for me a thoroughly compelling read, the twists and turns managed skilfully enough to keep me reading into the small hours just to find out how the book ends
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reviewer: It remains for me a thoroughly compelling read, the twists and turns managed skilfully enough to keep me reading into the small hours just to find out how the book ends
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Reviewer: "Sexuality is a sensitive, confusing topic. There is nothing black and white about this matter, so Mark's journey is great for readers to engage with the matter safely and reassure themselves that they are not alone."
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reviewer: "Sexuality is a sensitive, confusing topic. There is nothing black and white about this matter, so Mark's journey is great for readers to engage with the matter safely and reassure themselves that they are not alone."
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com