Geoff King

@geoffo.bsky.social

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Omniscribe, wood carver, tree whisperer, quiet revolutionary
www.geoffkingwriter.co.uk
www.patreon.com/GeoffKingWriter
Raggedy Rhymer: www.youtube.com/@CanIusethis100/videos
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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 09, 2024 at 16:22 UTC

Is swinging from the chandeliers an option?

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 10:52 UTC

A woodworker's moment of glee - oiling a piece of timber and bringing its grain to life

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 06, 2024 at 07:05 UTC

Thank you. Any friend of my jacket is a friend of mine. My wife got it from Skye Batiks. I have many other colourful clothes too 🙂

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 12:51 UTC

Two things to celebrate today: the expulsion of something obnoxious and the acquisition of a thing of beauty by @joannechocolat.bsky.social #TheMoonlightMarket

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 09:03 UTC

I have read a couple of his and enjoyed them, so I'll check this out too.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 09:02 UTC

And relax...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 14:50 UTC

It’s the official release of THE MOONLIGHT MARKET today! So happy to share it with you at last…

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 10:59 UTC

A destination for old writers who wish to retire...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 09:01 UTC

20 years since my son got his novel published, aged 14.

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[ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 17:59 UTC

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[ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 17:57 UTC

there's a scene in my WIP about an underground river - bad things happen there.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 08:47 UTC

I don't usually write on weekends, but there's no law against it! #writing

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[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 08:45 UTC

I'll be sheltering in there today - 'tis cool and windy in the far north

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 09:13 UTC

"My" beach #writerslife

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 26, 2024 at 08:30 UTC

And this morning the Shed is a cabin in the deepest, darkest woods; guarded by two bright-eyed wolves, and lit by a phalanx of fireflies...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 25, 2024 at 10:33 UTC

Trying not to tear my hair out with Mailchimp/DMARC/Fasthosts email problems. Sending my blog to my email list worked perfectly in the past. Now it's changed and they have made it SOOO complicated to set up. I thought technology was supposed to make life easier... #writerslife #writingcommunity

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 25, 2024 at 09:37 UTC

I'm too far from everywhere (except here...), but have preordered from the independent bookshop Topping & Company. Happy launching!

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 12:15 UTC

The Hobbit House is magical 🧙

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 22, 2024 at 12:14 UTC

It is 🙂

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 15:41 UTC

The fabulous Earth Pathways Diary (and Calendar) 2025 are now on sale, with contributions from many artists and writers - including me. Get yours here: www.earthpathwaysdiary.uk #EarthPathways #nature #art #writingcommunity

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Neil Gaiman @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com
[ View ] Jun 15, 2024 at 11:36 UTC

Alex Cox, director of Repo Man and Sid and Nancy, is crowdfunding for his last movie.
MY LAST MOVIE, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 15:20 UTC

First sentence

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 13:05 UTC

Likewise. I loved the characters too, and the sibling dynamic.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 13:02 UTC

Watch it last night. Great film, though not too "horrific", which suits me.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 18, 2024 at 11:53 UTC

Perfect for telling stories

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 13, 2024 at 15:36 UTC

My latest blog post on euphemisms: geoffkingwriter.co.uk/2024/06/13/t... #blog #writerslife #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #words

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 13, 2024 at 09:23 UTC

Done 😍 x

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 13, 2024 at 09:23 UTC

Treat yourself

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 05, 2024 at 11:36 UTC

I just caught one; it says, 'Follow your dreams.'

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 05, 2024 at 11:34 UTC

The problem with seat-of-the-pants novel writing is that editing the resulting mess takes FOREVER! #editing #amediting #writerslife #writingcommunity

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 31, 2024 at 14:51 UTC

Learning from the elders...?

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 30, 2024 at 08:36 UTC

Getting my books into bookshops so I'm on the shelf next to Stephen King 📚😁

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 30, 2024 at 08:33 UTC

Well, it worked for Alice...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 29, 2024 at 13:19 UTC

From today's efforts on the WIP: "The animal’s stink didn’t just assail Max’s nostrils, it filled his head. It conjured an image of rotten meat covered in shit. Holding his nose wasn’t an option – he had to administer the potion." #fantasy #amwriting #teens #readercommunity

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 22, 2024 at 10:10 UTC

A short piece of my writing has been selected for inclusion in the wonderful Earth Pathways Diary 2025, to be launched 21st June 2024 #writing #writerslife #diary

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 14, 2024 at 11:39 UTC

...on its way to overthrow the government!

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social
[ View ] May 10, 2024 at 08:06 UTC

And this morning the Shed is a labyrinth of coral passages under the sea, where the powdery sand lies undisturbed, and the bright fish pass unheeded...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 07, 2024 at 11:38 UTC

My son's music - look, listen, pay-what-you-feel My son's music - look, listen, pay-what-you-feel #music #guitar #singersongwriter #lyrics #poetry
tinyurl.com/yzrtsp3d

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 07, 2024 at 11:07 UTC

Check out @joannechocolat.bsky.social daily sheds. They're fab.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 06, 2024 at 12:08 UTC

I know there are many people all over the Earth working to make the world a better place, but every time I see encouraging signs, my hopes are dashed by increasing division, intolerance. prejudice and human short-sightedness and stupidity.

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 06, 2024 at 12:05 UTC

but the mass media, the busyness of 21st century living, apathy, disempowerment and the belief that protest makes no difference (the global anti-war demos of 2023 often cited), all contribute to people just getting on with their lives and not bothering. Sorry to be a downer...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 06, 2024 at 12:04 UTC

After 40 years of campaigning, I have to admit to increasing scepticism. Raising awareness through educational events and social media can achieve a little...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 04, 2024 at 07:17 UTC

Watching it happen in the UK with growing dread and despairing that more people aren't protesting

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] May 02, 2024 at 11:08 UTC

My forthcoming novel for older teens (mystery title) features a giant bear #amwriting #readerscommunity #bear #fantasy

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 24, 2024 at 13:17 UTC

"The road to hell is paved with works-in-progress" - Philip Roth

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 24, 2024 at 09:05 UTC

Instead of "deadline" I like to say "lifeline" because it gives me more incentive to reach for it :)

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 23, 2024 at 09:08 UTC

I will curl up in that shell and dream...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 23, 2024 at 08:29 UTC

And this morning the Shed is an abalone shell, holding in its nacreous heart a thousand years of sunshine...

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 22, 2024 at 16:33 UTC

Instead of "it slipped my mind", I say "my mind slipped" - it seems more accurate #writerslife

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Geoff King @geoffo.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 19, 2024 at 12:01 UTC

I know #agents and #publishers want to see active social media accounts, but come on guys, I'm too busy #writing!

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