Scottish author Susan Tippett Braithwaite crafts narratives where danger and desire merge. With a screenwriting background from UCLA and a journey marked by resilience, her Deniable Unit series reflects a blend of passion, creativity, and the spirit of Scotland.
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More Than Just a Snack
“What snack would you eat right now?” As someone who likes the rigidity of meal times, I don’t really do the snack thing. But the question got me thinking about eating in fiction. Being lazy, I thought I’d repost one of my fun fiction snippets that cover the topic…
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SLDS: Masquerade Ball Challenge
Welcome to week two of the “Spies, Lies & Digital Skies” art challenge! Last week, we journeyed through the dimly lit, fog-swept alleys featuring a clandestine meeting that could chill your spine. The highlight was Jez’s incredible interpretation of the theme, capturing the essence of secrecy and suspense. Last Week’s Standout Images This Week’s Prompt…
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Teddy Bear Spy Academy (TBSA) Elite Training for Teddy Bear Operatives
Welcome to the Teddy Bear Spy Academy (TBSA) ? The Elite Training Ground for Teddy Bear Operatives! About Us: Nestled in the mountains of Beardeen, the Teddy Bear Spy Academy stands unparalleled. Our academy is the first of its kind, dedicated to training teddy bears in the fine art of espionage. We recognize and nurture…
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Heart of Stone?
Never get attached. That was the lesson I learnt at a young age. It wasn’t that I had a heart of stone. I was being practical, protecting myself from inevitable heartache. Growing up, I quickly realised that whether due to someone’s ‘need’ being more important than mine or the destructive force of rage or jealousy,…
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Writing Mission: Escape Route
The first thing that pops into my head when I hear the word mission is an actual mission. The kind that involves taking down bad guys, well, taking them out. But that?s probably because of The Deniable Unit series I?m writing? and the missions they deal with. But my mission… writing?
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Screw Extended Longevity, Give Me Substance!
As a Glaswegian, the concept of extended longevity is like a distant melody ? beautiful yet elusive. Glasgow has a notorious reputation for lower life expectancies, and the topic of living a very long life opens up a Pandora’s box of contemplations.
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Putting Myself First: Transforming Life through Self-Prioritisation
There’s an array of possibilities to the question, ‘What could I do differently?’I could be more realistic in my daily achievements, eat healthier, and reduce stress. But one thing stands out more than all the others: putting myself first. The Cost of People-Pleasing For a notorious people-pleaser like myself, even writing about self-prioritisation feels taboo.…
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A Wee Bit of Saturday Fun
If I had a freeway billboard, what would it say? Well, we don’t have much in the way of billboards on our motorways in Scotland. The ones for advertising are mostly in the cities. But I remember how huge they were in Los Angeles, looming up ahead as we drove along. I always liked the…
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Past Reflections and Future Aspirations
I’ve always had a nasty habit of swinging from fantasising about the future to dwelling on the past. But, as I’ve been working my way through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, I’ve found my morning pages full of past reflections… and for the first time in my life, they’ve been helpful. I’d have to…