Chris Doyle (Doylie)
@mrselyod.bsky.social
Father of three /Husband. Reader of anything / Writer of poetry. Cycling for mindfulness. Learning BSL at the moment. Bit bald & deaf.
Pinned
I’m (slowly) working on a collection of unearthly, unsettling and unusual stories. They are all set where I live (a little village in Saddleworth surrounded by hills. It’s called Hymns from A Village.
In the digital age I never get physical post- bills aside. I was going somewhere with this but I’ve forgotten where. Good day to you
January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
In the digital age I never get physical post- bills aside. I was going somewhere with this but I’ve forgotten where. Good day to you
If poetry about observing the normal but taking note - and short stories about other-worldly events and observations is your thing. Then enquire within
January 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM
If poetry about observing the normal but taking note - and short stories about other-worldly events and observations is your thing. Then enquire within
#poetry
January is not
For beginnings I
Think. It’s for
Endings. For putting
Those things - those
Times
And
People away. For
Reconciling all
Your ledgers.
For filing away
All that brought
You hurt. Or joy.
For ending things
In a neat and
Hopeful way.
January is not
For beginnings I
Think. It’s for
Endings. For putting
Those things - those
Times
And
People away. For
Reconciling all
Your ledgers.
For filing away
All that brought
You hurt. Or joy.
For ending things
In a neat and
Hopeful way.
January 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
#poetry
January is not
For beginnings I
Think. It’s for
Endings. For putting
Those things - those
Times
And
People away. For
Reconciling all
Your ledgers.
For filing away
All that brought
You hurt. Or joy.
For ending things
In a neat and
Hopeful way.
January is not
For beginnings I
Think. It’s for
Endings. For putting
Those things - those
Times
And
People away. For
Reconciling all
Your ledgers.
For filing away
All that brought
You hurt. Or joy.
For ending things
In a neat and
Hopeful way.
In the last 25 minutes of 2025 some kind soul bought a copy of my new book. This ended a 12 month drought and meant that I’d sold books each year since 2023. This meant a lot to me x
January 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In the last 25 minutes of 2025 some kind soul bought a copy of my new book. This ended a 12 month drought and meant that I’d sold books each year since 2023. This meant a lot to me x
My book is out tomorrow
December 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My book is out tomorrow
#poetry
This does not have a name.
All these kisses
Leave their bruises
She said. She said.
All your touches
Leave their marks
She said. She said.
When you hold me
I stop breathing
She said. She said.
When you leave me
I start healing.
She said. She said.
This does not have a name.
All these kisses
Leave their bruises
She said. She said.
All your touches
Leave their marks
She said. She said.
When you hold me
I stop breathing
She said. She said.
When you leave me
I start healing.
She said. She said.
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#poetry
This does not have a name.
All these kisses
Leave their bruises
She said. She said.
All your touches
Leave their marks
She said. She said.
When you hold me
I stop breathing
She said. She said.
When you leave me
I start healing.
She said. She said.
This does not have a name.
All these kisses
Leave their bruises
She said. She said.
All your touches
Leave their marks
She said. She said.
When you hold me
I stop breathing
She said. She said.
When you leave me
I start healing.
She said. She said.
#poetry
I hope this finds you
I hope this letter
Finds you. You
Are not lost exactly but
You are lost to me
I hope you know
I see you. I hold
And carry you
To all my places.
You are on my
Shoulders. In my
Heart.
I hope this letter finds you
I hope
You read this
And know this.
I hope this finds you
I hope this letter
Finds you. You
Are not lost exactly but
You are lost to me
I hope you know
I see you. I hold
And carry you
To all my places.
You are on my
Shoulders. In my
Heart.
I hope this letter finds you
I hope
You read this
And know this.
December 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#poetry
I hope this finds you
I hope this letter
Finds you. You
Are not lost exactly but
You are lost to me
I hope you know
I see you. I hold
And carry you
To all my places.
You are on my
Shoulders. In my
Heart.
I hope this letter finds you
I hope
You read this
And know this.
I hope this finds you
I hope this letter
Finds you. You
Are not lost exactly but
You are lost to me
I hope you know
I see you. I hold
And carry you
To all my places.
You are on my
Shoulders. In my
Heart.
I hope this letter finds you
I hope
You read this
And know this.
You can get the ebook of Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village now.
It’s free to borrow on KU or 2.99Gpb otherwise.
The paperback will be available soon
amzn.eu/d/90LmyEe
This marks the end of my marketing.
It’s free to borrow on KU or 2.99Gpb otherwise.
The paperback will be available soon
amzn.eu/d/90LmyEe
This marks the end of my marketing.
Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village
Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village eBook : Doyle, Christopher: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
amzn.eu
December 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
You can get the ebook of Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village now.
It’s free to borrow on KU or 2.99Gpb otherwise.
The paperback will be available soon
amzn.eu/d/90LmyEe
This marks the end of my marketing.
It’s free to borrow on KU or 2.99Gpb otherwise.
The paperback will be available soon
amzn.eu/d/90LmyEe
This marks the end of my marketing.
So it’s done. Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village is now available on Amazon. I need to upload a newer copy and finish off the paperback version prior to release but it’s done. A shorter volume but the the last took me 30 years ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
So it’s done. Field Notes for the Living and Hymns from a Village is now available on Amazon. I need to upload a newer copy and finish off the paperback version prior to release but it’s done. A shorter volume but the the last took me 30 years ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
One more story to go (Human Misconception) and then this will be in the shops. Amazon anyway.
December 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One more story to go (Human Misconception) and then this will be in the shops. Amazon anyway.
It’ll be alright.
December 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It’ll be alright.
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If you’re starting to think about Christmas shopping, check out the replies to this.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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And then there was one! Leaving drinks last night with my pal Joey has left me slightly broken all day
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
And then there was one! Leaving drinks last night with my pal Joey has left me slightly broken all day
Happy birthday Maisey moo. I think about you every day. It’s hard for the memories to not be over shadowed by your last day my love. I am trying though. Very difficult - you were my best friend in the whole world you see.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happy birthday Maisey moo. I think about you every day. It’s hard for the memories to not be over shadowed by your last day my love. I am trying though. Very difficult - you were my best friend in the whole world you see.
Good night sweetheart. Love you Jo
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Good night sweetheart. Love you Jo
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My husband @mjowen174.bsky.social is very down.
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
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November 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My husband @mjowen174.bsky.social is very down.
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
Anyway. This is my new book. Hoping to have it ready for Christmas
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Anyway. This is my new book. Hoping to have it ready for Christmas
Would anyone like to know the title of my next book? It’s a two parter. Part one: poems. Part two: short stories of an other-worldly nature set in the village where I live.
October 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Would anyone like to know the title of my next book? It’s a two parter. Part one: poems. Part two: short stories of an other-worldly nature set in the village where I live.
Wrote a thing. bodylanguage words in alt text
October 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Wrote a thing. bodylanguage words in alt text
Reposted by Chris Doyle (Doylie)
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
Brian is pretty much why I load this app up you know. Every single post is just fascinating. It must take some real effort to do all this and I am very very grateful.
Mohandas K.Gandhi, born on this day 1869. Visited Darwen 1931 amid hardship in Lancs cotton towns. Refused to lift boycott of British goods until there was progress towards Indian independence.
October 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Brian is pretty much why I load this app up you know. Every single post is just fascinating. It must take some real effort to do all this and I am very very grateful.
I want to watch superman on my telly (the new one). Can’t figure it out where/how to get it. I’ve got sky / Netflix/ prime. Worked in IT 30+ years. Embarrassing isn’t it 😆
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I want to watch superman on my telly (the new one). Can’t figure it out where/how to get it. I’ve got sky / Netflix/ prime. Worked in IT 30+ years. Embarrassing isn’t it 😆
Hey mr. @jamesgunn.bsky.social peacemaker is about the best thing I’ve watched on tv in years. Thank you for making it x
September 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hey mr. @jamesgunn.bsky.social peacemaker is about the best thing I’ve watched on tv in years. Thank you for making it x