Word of the day is ‘catchfart’, from the 17th century, used of a servant who followed their master or mistress a little too closely. In today’s terms, a catchfart is someone who fawns upon the boss or who follows the political wind.
I always love working with Big Green Books, one of the best indie bookshops out there. Simon now has signed copies of Guilty By Definition for anyone who fancies a linguistic mystery to banish the end-of-summer blues.
I’m thrilled to say that my game Two Words has relaunched today. It’s designed to meet all skill levels, from simple to fiendish, and you can play entirely in your own time. I’ve been playing the test version non-stop and hope you enjoy it just as much! twowords2.page.link/play
"Roots of Happiness" is a gorgeous new book for younger readers by @susiedent.bsky.socialbiggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
Very happy to make personal dedications should anyone fancy one. I seem to be particularly good at affectionate insults.
Word of the day is most definitely ‘thunderplump’: a downpour that soaks you to the skin in seconds. I have just been thunderplumped.