Philippa East (Author) (@philippaeast.bsky.social)

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 2:45 PM

Anyone else had something similar? 😅

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 2:45 PM

… I was then able to get on with whatever I was doing in the dream knowing it was just a dream. Like, last night I dreamt something expensive had been stolen from our house, so I gave myself a pinch, discovered it didn’t hurt, then went on my merry in the dream knowing that I was only dreaming.

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 2:45 PM

Okay guys, weird thing — in some of my recent dreams I have *actually pinched myself* (in the dream) to work out whether I was dreaming or not. Both times, the pinching didn’t hurt in the dream, so I concluded I was dreaming! Didn’t help me take over the dream or anything, but…

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 10:48 AM

My #RecentRead*
#InvasiveSpecies by @elleryadams.bsky.social

*books I’ve really liked/loved

A picture of the book cover showing a graphic image of a roiling green sea with pink octopus limbs sticking out of it and a little orange sailboat. In the background are the silhouettes of grand houses on the shoreline

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 10:36 AM

@mimmymum.bsky.social

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 10:36 AM

If anybody knows anybody (including yourself!) who might like to be the EHRC Scotland Commissioner, the vacancy is coming open now:
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9649

Many thanks for spreading the word wherever you can and encouraging suitable candidates to apply 🙏

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 9:45 AM

My #RecentRead*
#KissSlayReplay by @rachelharrison.bsky.social

*books I’ve really liked/loved

A picture of the book cover showing a cartoon of a tiered wedding cake with pink icing and a knife stuck in it with blood dripping out

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 9:31 AM

Thank you, I really appreciate you keeping up the pressure both outside and inside Labour.

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 8:13 AM

I mean, I had the receipts so… 🤷🏻‍♀️

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 7:48 AM

Craving

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 11:11 AMReposted by @philippaeast.bsky.social

Fantastic opportunity for East Midlands writers via @writingeastmidlands.com!
Please do share in your networks 🤗

writingeastmidlands.co.uk/for-writers/...

The Aurora Prize for Writing reopens 10th October 2026 at 9 am.
The deadline to submit your entry is 13th January 2027 at 11.59 pm.
The Aurora Prize is a national writing competition, seeking outstanding new writing in short fiction and poetry.
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@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 5:02 PM

My #RecentRead*
#We’reNotSafeHere by @rinchupeco.bsky.social

*books I’ve really liked/loved

A picture of the book cover showing a misty Wood with an antlered figure in the background, all in a noxious green colour and the title of the book in spiky writing right across the image

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:58 PM

More editing today. It never ends….

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:55 PM

Helping spread the word about these brilliant guidelines that @canopyrobin.com and others have put together specifically for trans+ people (anywhere in the world) who do #fieldwork.
Please do share in any networks you’re part of where this might be relevant 🤓🏳️‍⚧️🤓
inclusivefieldwork.leeds.ac.uk/trans/

ROLE?

Trans+ Guidelines

Transgender researchers face substantial inequity and risk when undertaking fieldwork. The guidelines on this page expand upon the PRIDE Guidelines for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Fieldwork by focusing specifically on the inclusion of trans+ identities.

Cartoon of fieldworkers
These guidelines were created through a series of focus groups with trans+ researchers and self-described allies, as part of the Pathways: Participatory Approaches to Trans-Inclusive Field Research project. The project was facilitated by and developed in collaboration with Dr Robin Hayward, who is a trans science communicator and scientist, and who consulted on the trans-inclusivity of the project throughout. The project was led by Professor Martin Zebracki, in collaboration with Dr Tilen Kolar, and was funded by the Research England Enhancing Research Culture Fund.

These guidelines use the term 'trans+' to refer to all identities under the trans umbrella, which may include non-binary and gender non-conforming or gender questioning identities, as well as binary transgender identities. The term ‘fieldwork’ is used to describe any work carried out beyond a researcher’s home institution. Fieldwork can be conducted nationally or internationally and can involve travelling to places that are new or familiar, local or remote, rural or urban. Fieldwork may also include conference attendance and visiting other institutions on a temporary basis.

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:41 PM

Tartan blanket, please

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:29 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 11:11 AM

Fantastic opportunity for East Midlands writers via @writingeastmidlands.com!
Please do share in your networks 🤗

writingeastmidlands.co.uk/for-writers/...

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 11:10 AM

Sure! I can probably dig out some references for that too. Feel free to DM me and I can give you my email to share the draft. ❤️

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 10:18 AM

Here are some useful references for you:

translucent.org.uk/trans-women-...

williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications...

notinourname.org.uk

www.forbidden-colours.com/hate-review/...

@philippaeast.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 10:15 AM

4) self ID for legal gender recognition is a whole separate thing, which was passed in Scotland but then blocked by the UK government So what the hell is he actually talking about when he’s talking about “self ID“? Presumably, he’s just talking about people being trans 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️