@amykdebellis and I have now joined forces to form our own editing company, @DeBellisBlackES providing high quality and bespoke line, copy, and developmental editing to fiction writers of all abilities across all genres. In an increasingly chaotic world, where AI slop, shameless scammers, and mindless bots are taking over, we are proud to provide an oasis of literary calm, where real writers can have their original work reviewed and improved by real editors who care passionately about human creativity and the ancient art of storytelling. Please follow our new account, repost, and help spread the word. Thank you.

How do you decide what book to read next from your TBR pile? Have you a system? 📚

Manchester United breaking my heart again and again and again #mufc

My WIP has now passed the half way mark (45,000 words). This is a significant milestone for me, and I’m back on schedule to complete my first draft by the end of the year and publish ‘Six Foot Will Hold Us All’ in 2027. Thank you to those of you who continue to support my writing updates ✍🏻

It’s fair to say that my characters love their food ✍🏻

Readers: What is your favourite mythical world? 📚

When did you last judge a book by its cover?

You’re not a very nice person, are you?

‘Tis the season for people who don’t like horror to pretend that they like horror.

The horrors persist, but so does coffee.

Nobody likes your lazy, AI-generated slop 🙄

Hurry up and hire me before I’m booked out for the year ✍🏻

Actors who make their names on soap operas but then get too big for their boots and leave only to return two years later with their tails between their legs will never not be funny.

All I have to live for are my family, my writing, and my 7 day streak on Duolingo.

Putting out an intentionally controversial tweet and then turning off your comments is next level diabolical.

Books are like shields, protecting you from the barbed arrows of reality.

The dilemma of selecting a new book from your never ending TBR pile 📚

I’m giving up liking your tweets for Lent. Starting now.

Honestly, there’s no requirement for you to come on social media and brag about how much alcohol/drugs you took at the weekend. The rest of us don’t give a toss. You do you and let the rest of us get on with making something of our lives.

Where would your perfect city break weekend be?

Another 500 words this evening. The writing streak continues ✍🏻