A little postscript to #TargetBookDay with a discovery of where Nik Spender got some of his inspiration from.
I just remembered. My mates were friends with Nick Spender who did a few Who covers for target.
This is my friend Simon. My friend Chris is on the cover of The Highlanders.
This is my friend Simon. My friend Chris is on the cover of The Highlanders.
October 26, 2026 at 7:49 PM
A little postscript to #TargetBookDay with a discovery of where Nik Spender got some of his inspiration from.
Including the linguistic origins of ‘spack off!’ #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Including the linguistic origins of ‘spack off!’ #TargetBookDay
Steve Cole of course brings some innuendo to the game. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Steve Cole of course brings some innuendo to the game. #TargetBookDay
Lovely to hear Stephen being so engaged with both Black Archives on his work too. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Lovely to hear Stephen being so engaged with both Black Archives on his work too. #TargetBookDay
The second talk with jizz jokes and Time-Flight in close proximity. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:51 AM
The second talk with jizz jokes and Time-Flight in close proximity. #TargetBookDay
The justly legendary Dr Una McCormack proving the Targets are pure poetry #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The justly legendary Dr Una McCormack proving the Targets are pure poetry #TargetBookDay
Ham and cheese toastie and a book club latte #TargetBookClub #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Ham and cheese toastie and a book club latte #TargetBookClub #TargetBookDay
Well that was rather marvellous. Thank you @gossjam.bsky.social !#TargetBookDay
On my way to Target Book Club. If you’d like to say hello, I’m the small Desi woman with lots of chocolate 🍫.
October 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Well that was rather marvellous. Thank you @gossjam.bsky.social !#TargetBookDay
Paul Kirkley teaching us nothing, but being very funny. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Paul Kirkley teaching us nothing, but being very funny. #TargetBookDay
This is a *very* Rob novelisation by the sound of the short extract. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 11:36 AM
This is a *very* Rob novelisation by the sound of the short extract. #TargetBookDay
Lord Goss doing the Lord’s work by untangling the evolution of the Armageddon Factor. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Lord Goss doing the Lord’s work by untangling the evolution of the Armageddon Factor. #TargetBookDay
James Goss, here getting a much deserved round of applause and committing to another one of these next year. You should come. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
James Goss, here getting a much deserved round of applause and committing to another one of these next year. You should come. #TargetBookDay
The illustration portrays the first Andrew Orton, whose physical appearance was later transformed by a talk about regeneration in Target books. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The illustration portrays the first Andrew Orton, whose physical appearance was later transformed by a talk about regeneration in Target books. #TargetBookDay
Steve Cole giving us his best Bruce Forsyth with a game of Play Your Target Books Right #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Steve Cole giving us his best Bruce Forsyth with a game of Play Your Target Books Right #TargetBookDay
Jason Thompson delving into the drama and the source material for the covers. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Jason Thompson delving into the drama and the source material for the covers. #TargetBookDay
The debonaire Dr Sweet on the trail of Lyle Stuart, one time distributor of Doctor Who books in the US. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The debonaire Dr Sweet on the trail of Lyle Stuart, one time distributor of Doctor Who books in the US. #TargetBookDay
Rob Shearman *is* Kroll, performing the beast's inner monologue at #TargetBookClub #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Rob Shearman *is* Kroll, performing the beast's inner monologue at #TargetBookClub #TargetBookDay
And with that: the traditional adjournment to the pub. Or ‘Escape To Pub’ as the schedule delightfully has it. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
And with that: the traditional adjournment to the pub. Or ‘Escape To Pub’ as the schedule delightfully has it. #TargetBookDay
It’s only the author of the best Doctor Who story of all talking about how we’re getting his stories wrong. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM
It’s only the author of the best Doctor Who story of all talking about how we’re getting his stories wrong. #TargetBookDay
Another reason to thank @gossjam.bsky.social
After his talk, I got the privilege of getting to tell Stephen Wyatt how much I loved his stories when I was a child. He was so gracious- I’ll treasure that. #TargetBookDay
After his talk, I got the privilege of getting to tell Stephen Wyatt how much I loved his stories when I was a child. He was so gracious- I’ll treasure that. #TargetBookDay
It’s only the author of the best Doctor Who story of all talking about how we’re getting his stories wrong. #TargetBookDay
October 25, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Another reason to thank @gossjam.bsky.social
After his talk, I got the privilege of getting to tell Stephen Wyatt how much I loved his stories when I was a child. He was so gracious- I’ll treasure that. #TargetBookDay
After his talk, I got the privilege of getting to tell Stephen Wyatt how much I loved his stories when I was a child. He was so gracious- I’ll treasure that. #TargetBookDay
More delightful cover talk from Paul M C Smith, funding the source material for the covers. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 1:43 PM
More delightful cover talk from Paul M C Smith, funding the source material for the covers. #TargetBookDay
The jovial Gary Brannan, with the use of only one and a half arms, taking us on a tour of the Dicks Archive. Terrance, you filth merchants. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The jovial Gary Brannan, with the use of only one and a half arms, taking us on a tour of the Dicks Archive. Terrance, you filth merchants. #TargetBookDay
John Grindrid, here rendering cover blurbs into something indescribably entertaining. #TargetBookDay
October 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
John Grindrid, here rendering cover blurbs into something indescribably entertaining. #TargetBookDay