Photo by John Hernandez on Unsplash “I remember when this field were nowt but car parks,” I said in my put on northern … More
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Asshole Astrology: Week of 12 April 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Digital Zuihitsu [Medium]
The Pillow Book, Peter Greenaway A writer friend of mine asked me what I knew about Zuihitsu. I sent her … More
Tough Love Astrology: Week of 5 April 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Asshole Astrology: Week of 19 April 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Chapter 23 – And now a word from my sponsor
April Fools! I’m an independent writer. You’re basically an official sponsor if you support me in any way. Either that … More
Asshole Astrology: April 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Chapter 23 – Get access to my notebooks
You can have access to PDF copies of my notebooks — that’s the polite term for thousands of pages of … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 29 March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up [Medium]
Emilie Wapnick’s TED Talk about Multipotentialites | Photo courtesy of Puttylike | NOT sponsored content What did you want to be when you grew … More
Chapter 23 – March 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up
Exploring ‘How to Be Everything’ by Emilie Wapnick Continue reading on Publishous »
Red Light Warning [Medium]
Photo by Namphuong Van on Unsplash “Allow. Allow whatever is in the moment to be there. It is what it is. Once you … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 22 March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
What’s in Your Drafts Folder? [Medium]
Photo by Braydon Anderson on Unsplash Here are some titles of unpublished posts that I actually plan to write someday but never seem … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 15 March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Good grief, Goodreads [Medium]
Image copyright Goodreads I’m a Goodreads author and I’ve been on Goodreads since 2010 — even longer if you count a … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 8 March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Breathless Sleep No More
Learn how to sleep well with Mindful Buteyko Breathing Continue reading on The Road to Wellness »
Chapter 23 – Amurika
I made a playlist about America called Amurika. This was before I heard Rammstein’s ‘Amerika’ which is so good it … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 1 March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Asshole Astrology: March 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Chapter 23 – February 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Reach for the roof and give me all your gold bricks!
This clip of BMO from Adenture Time is EXACTLY how I feel every time I attempt to market myself. That … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 22 February 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
I’m Scared That 20 Years Ago I Killed Myself [Medium]
Snowdon, the highest mountain in North Wales. Photo by v2osk on Unsplash I don’t like to talk about my feelings Someone asked me … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 15 February 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Random Green Man [Medium]
Dreadlocks hid Jake’s face from dirty looks as he pushed his way to the front of the cinema queue. There … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 8 February 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
Chapter 23 – Free Prize Inside
I’m just fucking with you. But now that I’ve got your attention… This month I will do a Skype chat … More
Asshole Astrology: February 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Asshole Astrology: Week of 1 February 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
A Brooklynite Author Who Gives Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett a Run for Their Money
A review of The Devil and the Wolf by Richard L Pastore Continue reading on Medium »
American Policeman [Medium]
Photo by Vero Photoart They’re watching me in black and white. Not the pregnant teen looking for a place to sit, or … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 25 January 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Chapter 23 – January 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Tweet Shirts
People on Twitter keep asking me for merch with something that I said on it. It took me two years … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 18 January 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
The Obligatory Post about News Break
An opportunity for writers that people won’t shut up about. Continue reading on Noteworthy – The Journal Blog »
Chicken and the Road [Medium]
I woke when my head hit the glass. Not the persistent rattle like before — head lolled against the window, full weight … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 11 January 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Chapter 23 – Welcome
Your support makes my work possible. Please sign up for a paid subscription. Chapter 23 has secret monthly posts and other things … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 4 January 2021
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Asshole Astrology: January 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Chapter 23 – Happy New Year!
What do you want this year to look like? What do you intend to do once your new years resolutions … More
Asshole Astrology: Your Outlook for 2021
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on graffiti living »
Asshole Astrology: Week of 28 December 2020
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Chapter 23 – December 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Animals — CocoRosie (Fan-made video. “Heavy on the Magick” — Sigil Art Animation)
Fan-made video for 'Animals' by CocoRosie. Made as part of an art project. "Heavy on the Magick" — CH23 Music: … More
My Corona [Medium]
American friends asked me to write a few words about my experience of the coronavirus crisis. It seems like everyone … More
Asshole Astrology: Week of 21 December 2020
Horoscopes for horrible people. Christmas edition. Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
What Japanese Culture and Being an Outsider Can Teach You about Writing [Vocal]
As far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a gaijin. Gangster, I meant Gangster. But, you … More
Chapter 23 – Asshole Astrology
Please give a warm welcome to Asshole Astrology subscribers. Asshole Astrology is my faux horocscope column where I pretend to provide … More
Tough Love Astrology: Week of 14 December 2020
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
I love you!
If You Didn’t Vote Then Shut Your Mouth [Medium]
Did you vote? You did. Do you vote? You do. Good. That’s what I thought. Unfortunately, not everyone does vote. … More
Most of Medium’s current in-house content is about the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus, Coronavirus, Coronavirus. I suspect there's a theme here but I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
Asshole Astrology: Week of 7 December 2020
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
Ask Me Anything
I’m starting a new discussion thread on Chapter 23. This is your chance to ask me anything. Please feel … More
Friend Links for Medium in 2020
Here are the Friend Links for my best posts on Medium for 2020. This means that you can read what … More
Five minutes of silence [Medium]
Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash “If only one line in the poem has energy, then cut the rest out and leave only … More
Tough Love Astrology: December 2020
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on Medium »
According to Medium I’m a Top Writer in Humor [Medium]
Send in the clowns I looked for a picture of a clown to go with this post but almost all … More
Chapter 23 – November 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Asshole Astrology: Noncomformist Edition
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
The Crossroads of ‘Well, duh!’ and ‘No fucking shit?’ [Medium]
I read ‘The Crossroads of Should and Must’ and it made me roll my eyes so hard that they fell out … More
Asshole Astrology: Missed Me? It’s Good to See You.
Horoscopes for horrible people Continue reading on The Partnered Pen »
How to Make It on the Misogynist Dominated Tedium [Medium]
Photo by Tom Roberts on Unsplash Sexism isn’t sexy or satirical I want to talk about when everyday sexism gets passed off as … More
Heavy on the Magick [Medium]
“You are the only people alive on the earth today. All the people that created tradition, created countries, and … More
Nanowrimo Boot Camp [Medium]
It’s nanowrimo again — the time of the year when all common sense goes out of the window and … More
Dogged [Medium]
First I recognise the door. There is no difference between this door and any of the others set into the … More
Chapter 23 – October 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
What’s the Point You’re Trying to Make? [Medium]
We’ve all got to start somewhere Japan is where and how I became a travel photographer. I recently shared some … More
So You’ve Been on Medium for Two Weeks and That Suddenly Makes You an Expert on the Subject [Medium]
I’m probably going to regret this. People say the stupidest shit on Medium about how to do it right, make … More
Nanowrimo Boot Camp [Substack]
It’s nanowrimo again — the time of the year when all common sense goes out of the window and you … More
I Love Music More Than I Love You [Medium]
Where is this relationship going? Every love relationship that I’ve ever had has been outlived by the love of the … More
Let Them Eat Fish [Medium]
I once tried to convince a vegetarian friend that it was ok to eat fish because “Fish don’t count.” Apparently … More
Chapter 23 – September 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
There’s Nothing Correct About Political Correctness [Medium]
“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, … More
You’re an Asshole!
Hi everyone, Asshole Astrology is my faux horocscope column where I pretend to provide ‘horoscopes for horrible people.’ It doesn’t … More
For the Love of Good Music [Medium]
Photo by Alejandro Ortiz on Unsplash To gig or not to gig? I just got back from a gig. If you want the … More
Don’t Give Up — Get Better [Medium]
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash A distressed writer asked me: “Why can’t writers sell their books, that they’ve agonized and slaved over, … More
Colours of a Bruise [Medium]
Photo by Joel Filipe on Unsplash I’m lying on my back the way he wants me. I long to touch you but … More
Welcome to Chapter 23
Your support makes my work possible. Please sign up for a paid subscription. Chapter 23 has secret monthly posts and … More
Boiled Lobster [Medium]
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash I didn’t realise You were there until I saw you snatch and Snap your grubby claw. Your … More
Chapter 23 – August 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
What’s Your Story? [Medium]
Photo by Matt Collamer on Unsplash Many people know I’ve done a lot of work for charities and that homelessness is an issue … More
Bonus post: Asshole Astrology – Week of 17 August 2020
Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you are, … More
My Corona [Substack]
Photo by Jake Bradley on Unsplash American friends asked me to write a few words about my experience of the coronavirus crisis. … More
Bonus Post: Asshole Astrology — Week of 10 August 2020
Why aren’t my words the focal point of your existence? If they were you would have signed up for … More
One Minute Reads for Writers — 30 Posts in 30 Days [Medium]
Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash I published 30 posts in 30 days. I’ve pulled links to them all together in this list … More
Advice on Getting Published [Medium]
Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash A Rough Guide to Literary Agents How do you get published? Write a good novel. How do … More
Does The Size Matter? [Medium]
Photo by Charles 🇵🇭 on Unsplash Never mind the length, feel the width Some stories are short. Some stories are long. Some stories … More
Chapter 23 – July 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
They Call Me Mister James! [Medium]
ADVENTURE TIME and all related character and elements are trademarks of and © Cartoon Network Finn: Dude, James is kind of, uh, goofy. … More
Welcome to Sarcasm [Medium]
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash “I provide much needed sarcasm.” — Anya (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Sarcasm is my raison d’etre. If … More
A message for young people from a grumpy old man [Medium]
Photo by Jenna Anderson on Unsplash I’m a night owl. The great thing about being a night owl is you can get everything … More
This is my courageous life, show me yours [Medium]
Photo by Annie Spratt I recently stumbled across my answers to some Courageous Livingexercises from Your Courageous Life by the wonderful Kate Courageous (Kate Swoboda). They … More
Asshole Astrology is now an actual thing
Asshole Astrology Horoscopes for Horrible People Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read … More
Chapter 23 – June 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More