ScottishKat
@scottishkat.bsky.social
Reader, collector, sporadic blogger.
Not actually an assassin, regardless of what ToberMoriarty says 😉
Not actually an assassin, regardless of what ToberMoriarty says 😉
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Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading and close to finishing the very enjoyable fantasy The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott. What are you reading at the moment?
Also bonus question as it’s the last of 2025 - what was your favourite read this year?
Also bonus question as it’s the last of 2025 - what was your favourite read this year?
December 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading and close to finishing the very enjoyable fantasy The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott. What are you reading at the moment?
Also bonus question as it’s the last of 2025 - what was your favourite read this year?
Also bonus question as it’s the last of 2025 - what was your favourite read this year?
I am full of lurgy so I'm basically subsisting on hot toddy's.
Today's concoction is
Spiced rum
Walnut liqueur
Half a teaspoon of brown sugar
Hot water
It's utterly delicious.
Today's concoction is
Spiced rum
Walnut liqueur
Half a teaspoon of brown sugar
Hot water
It's utterly delicious.
December 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I am full of lurgy so I'm basically subsisting on hot toddy's.
Today's concoction is
Spiced rum
Walnut liqueur
Half a teaspoon of brown sugar
Hot water
It's utterly delicious.
Today's concoction is
Spiced rum
Walnut liqueur
Half a teaspoon of brown sugar
Hot water
It's utterly delicious.
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shout out the guardian photo editor one time
December 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
shout out the guardian photo editor one time
The joy of discovering a new-to-you author that knocks your socks off.
Mariana Enriquez's work is both brilliant and disturbing.
Mariana Enriquez's work is both brilliant and disturbing.
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The joy of discovering a new-to-you author that knocks your socks off.
Mariana Enriquez's work is both brilliant and disturbing.
Mariana Enriquez's work is both brilliant and disturbing.
Between power cuts cutting my holiday short, being run off the road and trashing a tyre (maybe also a wheel and the suspension) then going to the world's worst Christmas party (imagine a dozen unsupervised under 10's screaming) the last 48 hours in Kat has been somewhat trying.
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Between power cuts cutting my holiday short, being run off the road and trashing a tyre (maybe also a wheel and the suspension) then going to the world's worst Christmas party (imagine a dozen unsupervised under 10's screaming) the last 48 hours in Kat has been somewhat trying.
This can be a really shite time of year.
Some UK numbers
#SuicidePreventionHotline 0800 587 0800
#samaritans 116 123
text SHOUT to 85258
The NHS has mental health crisis teams, call 999 or go to A&E
Some UK numbers
#SuicidePreventionHotline 0800 587 0800
#samaritans 116 123
text SHOUT to 85258
The NHS has mental health crisis teams, call 999 or go to A&E
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This can be a really shite time of year.
Some UK numbers
#SuicidePreventionHotline 0800 587 0800
#samaritans 116 123
text SHOUT to 85258
The NHS has mental health crisis teams, call 999 or go to A&E
Some UK numbers
#SuicidePreventionHotline 0800 587 0800
#samaritans 116 123
text SHOUT to 85258
The NHS has mental health crisis teams, call 999 or go to A&E
Bought myself some honka-chonks
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Bought myself some honka-chonks
Unexpected PTSD things..
Sleep ....I'm either an exhausted gremlin, wired to the moon, getting by on a few hours of nightmare laced broken sleep or I'm a dissociated sloth capable of nothing but sleep.
There is no in-between and you never know what version you'll get today.
Sleep ....I'm either an exhausted gremlin, wired to the moon, getting by on a few hours of nightmare laced broken sleep or I'm a dissociated sloth capable of nothing but sleep.
There is no in-between and you never know what version you'll get today.
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Unexpected PTSD things..
Sleep ....I'm either an exhausted gremlin, wired to the moon, getting by on a few hours of nightmare laced broken sleep or I'm a dissociated sloth capable of nothing but sleep.
There is no in-between and you never know what version you'll get today.
Sleep ....I'm either an exhausted gremlin, wired to the moon, getting by on a few hours of nightmare laced broken sleep or I'm a dissociated sloth capable of nothing but sleep.
There is no in-between and you never know what version you'll get today.
A fire, a glass of red wine, and my book.
Delightful way to spend a Sunday evening.
Delightful way to spend a Sunday evening.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A fire, a glass of red wine, and my book.
Delightful way to spend a Sunday evening.
Delightful way to spend a Sunday evening.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is brilliant. I loved it. Her best yet.
October 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is brilliant. I loved it. Her best yet.
Oooooo. I wants it.
ICYMI yesterday. "Angry Robot Books has acquired Juliet E. McKenna’s The Riven Kingdom, described as a “fresh and gripping fantasy” that “blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead king’s throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.”
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Oooooo. I wants it.
Introducing the prime minister, Nigel Farage.
October 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Introducing the prime minister, Nigel Farage.
How many shower / bath potions is too many?
I have 12 shower gels and 9 bubble baths with only 2 scents duplicated.
I have 12 shower gels and 9 bubble baths with only 2 scents duplicated.
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
How many shower / bath potions is too many?
I have 12 shower gels and 9 bubble baths with only 2 scents duplicated.
I have 12 shower gels and 9 bubble baths with only 2 scents duplicated.
Trying a new underpainting technique....
September 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Trying a new underpainting technique....
I adored HMRC by Juno Dawson on audio, so much so I pre ordered Shadow Cabinet but then didn't listen to SC because what if I didn't love it as much as book 1?!?!?!
Anyway, the library is bringing me Human Rites next week so I've finally started SC.
Anyway, the library is bringing me Human Rites next week so I've finally started SC.
September 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I adored HMRC by Juno Dawson on audio, so much so I pre ordered Shadow Cabinet but then didn't listen to SC because what if I didn't love it as much as book 1?!?!?!
Anyway, the library is bringing me Human Rites next week so I've finally started SC.
Anyway, the library is bringing me Human Rites next week so I've finally started SC.
In the summer there was a chess club and we had at most 4 people (Inc me). We decided to try and keep it going and yesterday we had 9 kids (plus 2 more too little to play but they like watching). Their enthusiasm is brilliant and infectious.
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In the summer there was a chess club and we had at most 4 people (Inc me). We decided to try and keep it going and yesterday we had 9 kids (plus 2 more too little to play but they like watching). Their enthusiasm is brilliant and infectious.
Has anyone in the UK had the migraine nasal spray through the NHS? How effective has it been for you? Thinking of asking the GP if I can try it.
September 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Has anyone in the UK had the migraine nasal spray through the NHS? How effective has it been for you? Thinking of asking the GP if I can try it.
What movie do you consider perfect?
September 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What movie do you consider perfect?
Right, my library mostly has me covered for mainstream titles so that frees up my spending for more niche stuff.
So who are your favourite small press / indy publishers?
@runalongwomble.bsky.social should have a couple.....
So who are your favourite small press / indy publishers?
@runalongwomble.bsky.social should have a couple.....
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Right, my library mostly has me covered for mainstream titles so that frees up my spending for more niche stuff.
So who are your favourite small press / indy publishers?
@runalongwomble.bsky.social should have a couple.....
So who are your favourite small press / indy publishers?
@runalongwomble.bsky.social should have a couple.....
Library pickup day and it's a good one!
September 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Library pickup day and it's a good one!
@petemc666.bsky.social
I'm about 7 chapters into Paved and there are not enough fucks in this book. 😉😆😆😆
I'm about 7 chapters into Paved and there are not enough fucks in this book. 😉😆😆😆
September 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
@petemc666.bsky.social
I'm about 7 chapters into Paved and there are not enough fucks in this book. 😉😆😆😆
I'm about 7 chapters into Paved and there are not enough fucks in this book. 😉😆😆😆
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Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading a great horror anthology Roots of My Fears edited by Gemma Amor. What are you reading at the moment?
September 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading a great horror anthology Roots of My Fears edited by Gemma Amor. What are you reading at the moment?