Matthew James Norton 🦈 Dorsal Fin Books
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Dive into a world of Sharks, Science Fiction & Short Stories 🦈👾📚
The very first science fiction film 🚀
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902), was inspired by the Jules Verne novels From The Earth To The Moon (1865) and its sequel Around The Moon (1870).
To call the 13 minute production surreal (especially by today’s standards) would be an understatement.
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902), was inspired by the Jules Verne novels From The Earth To The Moon (1865) and its sequel Around The Moon (1870).
To call the 13 minute production surreal (especially by today’s standards) would be an understatement.
October 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The very first science fiction film 🚀
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902), was inspired by the Jules Verne novels From The Earth To The Moon (1865) and its sequel Around The Moon (1870).
To call the 13 minute production surreal (especially by today’s standards) would be an understatement.
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902), was inspired by the Jules Verne novels From The Earth To The Moon (1865) and its sequel Around The Moon (1870).
To call the 13 minute production surreal (especially by today’s standards) would be an understatement.
Meanwhile…
A local seabird on the hunt for breakfast.
A local seabird on the hunt for breakfast.
October 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Meanwhile…
A local seabird on the hunt for breakfast.
A local seabird on the hunt for breakfast.
It’s Halloween time again 🎃🦈
Some sharks, including this goblin shark, are effortlessly spooky.
Some sharks, including this goblin shark, are effortlessly spooky.
October 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
It’s Halloween time again 🎃🦈
Some sharks, including this goblin shark, are effortlessly spooky.
Some sharks, including this goblin shark, are effortlessly spooky.
Reposted by Matthew James Norton 🦈 Dorsal Fin Books
***NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW!***
Find out why seahorses are among the most underrated fish in the sea.
#seahorses
#oceanpredators
Find out why seahorses are among the most underrated fish in the sea.
#seahorses
#oceanpredators
Seahorses- Silent, but deadly
by Matthew Norton The sheer variety of animals in the ocean, from the size and shape of their bodies to the intricacies of their inner workings, never ceases to amaze me. But it also makes it impos…
ourworldunderthewaves.com
September 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM
***NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW!***
Find out why seahorses are among the most underrated fish in the sea.
#seahorses
#oceanpredators
Find out why seahorses are among the most underrated fish in the sea.
#seahorses
#oceanpredators
Definitely going to give this a read (once I’ve whittled down my “to be read” pile a bit).
THE SEA HIDES ITS DEAD by Megan Bontrager – SFFWorld
www.sffworld.com
September 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Definitely going to give this a read (once I’ve whittled down my “to be read” pile a bit).
Favourite Reads 🧪
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
Just as much a classic as Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? and Martian Time Slip.
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
Just as much a classic as Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? and Martian Time Slip.
A Scanner Darkly
Substance D is not known as Death for nothing. It is th…
www.goodreads.com
September 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Favourite Reads 🧪
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
Just as much a classic as Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? and Martian Time Slip.
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
Just as much a classic as Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? and Martian Time Slip.
I wish I knew about this earlier.
Something to look out for for next year.
Something to look out for for next year.
JAWS quiz is three barrels full of fun, raising money for Deputy's good cause — The Daily Jaws
The Daily Jaws' first Orca Challenge brought together fans from across the US, Canada and - the pond (not for the old ladies) in the UK for a global online JAWS quiz that was as frantic as it was fin-...
thedailyjaws.com
September 24, 2026 at 11:38 AM
I wish I knew about this earlier.
Something to look out for for next year.
Something to look out for for next year.
#scifiquotes
“The power of science fiction, and what's positive about it, is that you're able to experience the worst-case scenario without actually having to live it.”
- Ryan Gosling (during an interview for Blade Runner 2049)
“The power of science fiction, and what's positive about it, is that you're able to experience the worst-case scenario without actually having to live it.”
- Ryan Gosling (during an interview for Blade Runner 2049)
September 21, 2026 at 12:11 PM
#scifiquotes
“The power of science fiction, and what's positive about it, is that you're able to experience the worst-case scenario without actually having to live it.”
- Ryan Gosling (during an interview for Blade Runner 2049)
“The power of science fiction, and what's positive about it, is that you're able to experience the worst-case scenario without actually having to live it.”
- Ryan Gosling (during an interview for Blade Runner 2049)
Reposted by Matthew James Norton 🦈 Dorsal Fin Books
Shark Repellent Bat Spray! (Batman 1966)
YouTube video by choke fiend
youtu.be
September 19, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Nursehounds 🦈
A larger species of catshark and a strong contender for the laziest sharks in the world, given how they laze about in aquariums.
A larger species of catshark and a strong contender for the laziest sharks in the world, given how they laze about in aquariums.
September 18, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Nursehounds 🦈
A larger species of catshark and a strong contender for the laziest sharks in the world, given how they laze about in aquariums.
A larger species of catshark and a strong contender for the laziest sharks in the world, given how they laze about in aquariums.
Favourite Reads 🪄
The Last Smile In Sunder City by Like Arnold
A chance find at a market stall, a great fantasy noir tale to get stuck into.
The Last Smile In Sunder City by Like Arnold
A chance find at a market stall, a great fantasy noir tale to get stuck into.
The Last Smile in Sunder City (The Fetch Phillips Archi…
A former soldier turned PI tries to help the fantasy cr…
www.goodreads.com
September 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Favourite Reads 🪄
The Last Smile In Sunder City by Like Arnold
A chance find at a market stall, a great fantasy noir tale to get stuck into.
The Last Smile In Sunder City by Like Arnold
A chance find at a market stall, a great fantasy noir tale to get stuck into.
In a previous post I voiced my support for small music venues and with good reason. Where else are you going to see:
🤘A g**p emerge in the audience during the opening act-Lockersluge
🤘A drummer wearing a lizard mask-Nomad Lizard
🤘A metal band about ancient frog overlords-Froglord
All in one night?
🤘A g**p emerge in the audience during the opening act-Lockersluge
🤘A drummer wearing a lizard mask-Nomad Lizard
🤘A metal band about ancient frog overlords-Froglord
All in one night?
September 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
In a previous post I voiced my support for small music venues and with good reason. Where else are you going to see:
🤘A g**p emerge in the audience during the opening act-Lockersluge
🤘A drummer wearing a lizard mask-Nomad Lizard
🤘A metal band about ancient frog overlords-Froglord
All in one night?
🤘A g**p emerge in the audience during the opening act-Lockersluge
🤘A drummer wearing a lizard mask-Nomad Lizard
🤘A metal band about ancient frog overlords-Froglord
All in one night?
Having seen him absolutely smash it in Abigail, Cuckoo and Legion, I am definitely looking forward to this.
Dan Stevens Is RoboCop In New Prime Video Series
The Guest and Abigail star is to take over the iconic role, made famous by Peter Weller in Paul Verhoeven's seminal sci-fi classic...
www.scifinow.co.uk
September 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Having seen him absolutely smash it in Abigail, Cuckoo and Legion, I am definitely looking forward to this.
The story behind this collection of sharks makes for some dramatic reading. From an award winning design to longstanding disputes with Hackney Council over planning permission.
#sharks
#sharks
September 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The story behind this collection of sharks makes for some dramatic reading. From an award winning design to longstanding disputes with Hackney Council over planning permission.
#sharks
#sharks
Meanwhile…
Starfish s*xy time?
Starfish s*xy time?
September 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Meanwhile…
Starfish s*xy time?
Starfish s*xy time?
When it comes to classic science fiction, the Easter eggs are amazing!
Such as these illustrations from the French language edition of HG Wells’ War of the worlds.
#Scifi
#classic_scifi
Such as these illustrations from the French language edition of HG Wells’ War of the worlds.
#Scifi
#classic_scifi
September 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
When it comes to classic science fiction, the Easter eggs are amazing!
Such as these illustrations from the French language edition of HG Wells’ War of the worlds.
#Scifi
#classic_scifi
Such as these illustrations from the French language edition of HG Wells’ War of the worlds.
#Scifi
#classic_scifi
Meanwhile…
Took a break from the writing yesterday to check out Punx Picnic at The Junction, Plymouth. Long story short, the lineup was awesome.
Be sure to support your local music venues as well as real artists 🤘
Took a break from the writing yesterday to check out Punx Picnic at The Junction, Plymouth. Long story short, the lineup was awesome.
Be sure to support your local music venues as well as real artists 🤘
September 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Meanwhile…
Took a break from the writing yesterday to check out Punx Picnic at The Junction, Plymouth. Long story short, the lineup was awesome.
Be sure to support your local music venues as well as real artists 🤘
Took a break from the writing yesterday to check out Punx Picnic at The Junction, Plymouth. Long story short, the lineup was awesome.
Be sure to support your local music venues as well as real artists 🤘
Favourite Reads ⚓️
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
A classic ocean going adventure and an excuse for me to delve hard into marine biology nerd mode.
For example, you can see how the Nautilus (the sea creature) inspired the futuristic submarine where most of the story is set.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
A classic ocean going adventure and an excuse for me to delve hard into marine biology nerd mode.
For example, you can see how the Nautilus (the sea creature) inspired the futuristic submarine where most of the story is set.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Un monstre marin parcourt toutes les mers du globe et t…
www.goodreads.com
September 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Favourite Reads ⚓️
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
A classic ocean going adventure and an excuse for me to delve hard into marine biology nerd mode.
For example, you can see how the Nautilus (the sea creature) inspired the futuristic submarine where most of the story is set.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
A classic ocean going adventure and an excuse for me to delve hard into marine biology nerd mode.
For example, you can see how the Nautilus (the sea creature) inspired the futuristic submarine where most of the story is set.
It’s basically ‘say what you see’.
A shark with a very distinctive shaped head. And one that’s useful for finding and/or pinning down hidden prey.
A shark with a very distinctive shaped head. And one that’s useful for finding and/or pinning down hidden prey.
September 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
It’s basically ‘say what you see’.
A shark with a very distinctive shaped head. And one that’s useful for finding and/or pinning down hidden prey.
A shark with a very distinctive shaped head. And one that’s useful for finding and/or pinning down hidden prey.
Hello and welcome to my official author Bluesky account, ready and waiting with updates on my upcoming novel Shark On A Train: An Oceanic Thriller.
Meanwhile, be prepared for healthy doses of shark and science fiction nerdiness 🦈👾📚
Meanwhile, be prepared for healthy doses of shark and science fiction nerdiness 🦈👾📚
September 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Hello and welcome to my official author Bluesky account, ready and waiting with updates on my upcoming novel Shark On A Train: An Oceanic Thriller.
Meanwhile, be prepared for healthy doses of shark and science fiction nerdiness 🦈👾📚
Meanwhile, be prepared for healthy doses of shark and science fiction nerdiness 🦈👾📚