Trowelling Badger
@trowellingbadger.bsky.social
Archaeologist, wargamer, Tolkien enthusiast, Star Wars fan, bookworm. Attempting a work/life balance.
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FUCK IT! Who'd like to win a signed book from me & Jim? 3 of these going to 3 randomly selected people who repost this & pop a reply below.
YOU MIGHT LIKE IT IF YOU LIKE:
Weird stones
Bookshops
Mysterious pensioners
Badgers
The devil
fungi
Deer
Pixies
Sample story here: www.tom-cox.com/the-date/
YOU MIGHT LIKE IT IF YOU LIKE:
Weird stones
Bookshops
Mysterious pensioners
Badgers
The devil
fungi
Deer
Pixies
Sample story here: www.tom-cox.com/the-date/
August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
FUCK IT! Who'd like to win a signed book from me & Jim? 3 of these going to 3 randomly selected people who repost this & pop a reply below.
YOU MIGHT LIKE IT IF YOU LIKE:
Weird stones
Bookshops
Mysterious pensioners
Badgers
The devil
fungi
Deer
Pixies
Sample story here: www.tom-cox.com/the-date/
YOU MIGHT LIKE IT IF YOU LIKE:
Weird stones
Bookshops
Mysterious pensioners
Badgers
The devil
fungi
Deer
Pixies
Sample story here: www.tom-cox.com/the-date/
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FREE ART! www.tom-cox.com/signed-books...
Signed books! (And free art by my mum)
My mum, Jo, who has illustrated the inside of many of my books, has just very generously sent me a lovely package of handmade bookmarks (see above), featuring several of her linocut illustrations. I'm...
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July 29, 2026 at 11:07 AM
FREE ART! www.tom-cox.com/signed-books...
Finally something for #WIPWednesday - a dry fit of Renedra's weather board church! It's meant to be closed off so the interior was flat plastic, but I wanted minis to be able to go inside. Next stage is texture and flooring, then onto the tower. #wargaming #wargames #silverbayonet #draculasamerica
July 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Finally something for #WIPWednesday - a dry fit of Renedra's weather board church! It's meant to be closed off so the interior was flat plastic, but I wanted minis to be able to go inside. Next stage is texture and flooring, then onto the tower. #wargaming #wargames #silverbayonet #draculasamerica
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THREAD.
On Thursday my latest novel is out in paperback. Tomorrow I'm signing 1000 copies of it for @blackwells.bsky.social. If you'd like one, they will send it to you with FREE international delivery:
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Here's why I'm especially keen that people order this book...
On Thursday my latest novel is out in paperback. Tomorrow I'm signing 1000 copies of it for @blackwells.bsky.social. If you'd like one, they will send it to you with FREE international delivery:
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Here's why I'm especially keen that people order this book...
June 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
THREAD.
On Thursday my latest novel is out in paperback. Tomorrow I'm signing 1000 copies of it for @blackwells.bsky.social. If you'd like one, they will send it to you with FREE international delivery:
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Here's why I'm especially keen that people order this book...
On Thursday my latest novel is out in paperback. Tomorrow I'm signing 1000 copies of it for @blackwells.bsky.social. If you'd like one, they will send it to you with FREE international delivery:
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Here's why I'm especially keen that people order this book...
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when lucky jack aubrey has again outmaneuvered my heavier frigate with twice his weight of metal
England getting away with some things here is all im gonna say
June 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
when lucky jack aubrey has again outmaneuvered my heavier frigate with twice his weight of metal
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My latest novel is published in paperback on July 2nd. If you pre-order from Blackwell's they'll send it with FREE international delivery & that will help the book get into shops blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Charles was on the edge of his seat, open-mouthed, all the way through (see alt text).
Charles was on the edge of his seat, open-mouthed, all the way through (see alt text).
June 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
My latest novel is published in paperback on July 2nd. If you pre-order from Blackwell's they'll send it with FREE international delivery & that will help the book get into shops blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Charles was on the edge of his seat, open-mouthed, all the way through (see alt text).
Charles was on the edge of his seat, open-mouthed, all the way through (see alt text).
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THREAD. Today I'm giving away 3 signed hardbacks of my latest book, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo.
Repost & reply to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
Repost & reply to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
April 19, 2026 at 5:21 PM
THREAD. Today I'm giving away 3 signed hardbacks of my latest book, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo.
Repost & reply to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
Repost & reply to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time
All shares much-appreciated.
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Lord of the Rings always makes me feel bad about myself because even the orcs are bilingual.
April 12, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Lord of the Rings always makes me feel bad about myself because even the orcs are bilingual.
My mental state with two days left before I have to be out of the current flat.
March 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
My mental state with two days left before I have to be out of the current flat.
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I thought it might be nice to give away my last 2 signed hardbacks of my novel 1983, with two lovely linocut hares by my mum.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
January 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I thought it might be nice to give away my last 2 signed hardbacks of my novel 1983, with two lovely linocut hares by my mum.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
What a cheering parcel to receive on an otherwise dreich and dour Monday morning! That's my reading for the trip home for Christmas sorted. Thanks @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social!
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What a cheering parcel to receive on an otherwise dreich and dour Monday morning! That's my reading for the trip home for Christmas sorted. Thanks @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social!
I simply must be kept abreast of Thomas the horse's latest sartorial developments!
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I simply must be kept abreast of Thomas the horse's latest sartorial developments!
Personally I am keen to hear about the further (or at least pre-pot) adventures of Grunwald the Goose.
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Personally I am keen to hear about the further (or at least pre-pot) adventures of Grunwald the Goose.
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I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Flat inspections are a rubbish way to start a Saturday, but a delivery of cracking resin scenery from @fenrisgames.com means the afternoon will be much more entertaining! #wargaming #miniaturepainting
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Flat inspections are a rubbish way to start a Saturday, but a delivery of cracking resin scenery from @fenrisgames.com means the afternoon will be much more entertaining! #wargaming #miniaturepainting
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Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
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Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
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Releasing this Friday is my FIRST post-TripleJump video!
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Releasing this Friday is my FIRST post-TripleJump video!
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
A poser for the #Oldhammer lot. I have a bunch of 1990s High Elves to paint up for Dragon Rampant 2nd Ed. Should I base them on MDF bases (more space for models & texturing)? Or is that the behaviour of a real deviant and old-school slottas would be better? #wargaming #dragonrampant
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A poser for the #Oldhammer lot. I have a bunch of 1990s High Elves to paint up for Dragon Rampant 2nd Ed. Should I base them on MDF bases (more space for models & texturing)? Or is that the behaviour of a real deviant and old-school slottas would be better? #wargaming #dragonrampant
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To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
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Last call on this. I sent 8 out yesterday, more than 70 out today. That means there are just over 100 left. Whatever remains after this week will be distributed to local libraries (who've already had loads). If you're in the UK and you'd like one, please email your address to [email protected]
These books are free to anyone who wants them. They come from my late ex-publisher. If you want one, let me know in the replies (there are 200 in total).
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
September 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Last call on this. I sent 8 out yesterday, more than 70 out today. That means there are just over 100 left. Whatever remains after this week will be distributed to local libraries (who've already had loads). If you're in the UK and you'd like one, please email your address to [email protected]
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It's this time of the year again! Sellout September is kicking off next week! We are collecting money for United24 and the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund! There will be nonsense! There will be fun! There will be guests! Come by, and we'll have a great time for a good cause! bit.ly/SelloutSepte... 😎
August 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's this time of the year again! Sellout September is kicking off next week! We are collecting money for United24 and the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund! There will be nonsense! There will be fun! There will be guests! Come by, and we'll have a great time for a good cause! bit.ly/SelloutSepte... 😎
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My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
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All I have left of the 1000s of books I bought from my ex-publisher's warehouse are about 200 copies of Ring The Hill. I'd *love* to get them to good homes this week.
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All I have left of the 1000s of books I bought from my ex-publisher's warehouse are about 200 copies of Ring The Hill. I'd *love* to get them to good homes this week.
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
@thatpeteraustin.bsky.social Tragic news for your annual A Thing www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...
Edinburgh funniest fringe joke award scrapped for 2025
TV channel U&Dave has announced its award for best joke at the fringe, launched in 2008, won’t be given this year
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July 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@thatpeteraustin.bsky.social Tragic news for your annual A Thing www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...