An assassination attempt on D.J.J. Watson?
It seems the gods are testing my commitment to the Legion. Not content with bestowing upon me a brutal hangover, they’ve now gifted me the flu. The first sign was the aching joints, followed by a fever that yo-yos up and down. Nausea hit this morning, and now my head feels like Mike Tyson has […]
The phase I’m dreading most as a parent
Master Liam is fast approaching the one-year mark. In many ways, it feels like he’s always been here, but at the same time, nine months isn’t that long either. Make it make sense, Legionnaire. Please. Because I can’t. Everything has been a blur. (A wonderful blur, but a blur nonetheless.) Especially so with this “sleep […]
A brutal headache won’t stop me from writing this
It pains me to say this: I might be hungover. You see, Lady Laura and I had the evening free of parental duties to celebrate my birthday and without blinking, I took full advantage of it. Copious amounts of brisket and beer later, I’m now hanging like a fruit bat. Admittedly, it’s not as bad […]
34 things I’ve learned in 34 years
The rumours are true. Your Overlord and Saviour turns 34 today. And let me tell you, that feels weird to write. I still recall the day I turned 18, finishing college early, getting half-cut with my friends, and dancing away on the sticky carpet of our local nightclub well into the early hours. Now, I’m […]
Amazon just killed an author’s book launch
It seems like not a day goes by without a self-published author getting stung by Amazon. A few days ago, I read a post in a popular writing group about an author whose latest manuscript was rejected due to "quality issues" despite it being professionally edited. To make matters worse, it was part of a […]
Why I miss Blockbuster
“What about this one?” My mum held up an Xbox 360 game. Like every Friday evening, I’d attend the weekly grocery shop just so I could plead my case to go into Blockbuster afterwards. I scurried over to inspect my mother’s find. The parchment background, the weird symbol cresting the centre of the cover, and […]
Winter is NOT coming
I hate winter. 🥶 It’s my least favourite season of all, especially here in the UK. And it seems my disdain for the frigid mornings, grey clouds, and constantly living in 2-3 layers isn’t an isolated one. Some 70% of Brits also think the weather here is soul-sucking. I am fully aware there are North […]
Greenpeace thanks you
The other day, while going down the rabbit hole that is also known as Google, I stumbled upon an astonishing fact that, quite frankly… stunned me. And seasoned Legionnaires know full well that’s no easy feat. It came in the form of a striking headline claiming that physical books are responsible for felling — get […]
Inside: Lore of the Legion
I’m often reminded by Lady Laura that I sling a lot of names and titles in these emails. (There’s always one dissenter!) Like you, she enjoys these emails and the names I bestow on trolls and troops of the Legion, but maybe… just maybe she has a point on this one. On the back of […]
Can my 11-year-old read TDR?
Is it Sunday already? 😵 I mean, I do love these #AskWatson segments, but even I’m a little blindsided at just how quickly the weeks are evaporating. Safe to say 2025 has come with the grease. And so shall I. Let’s dive right in: ============ How many books are in the series? ============ I presume […]
[6 hours left] Going… going…
Just a quick reminder that there are exactly 6 hours left on the sale for The Digital World Art of The Divided Region. If you’ve been on the fence about grabbing it, now’s a good time to do so as I’ll not be repeating this sale for this product again for at least a year […]