Jonathan Gunson. Writer

Being a good writer... is 3% talent and 97% not being distracted by the internet. #amwriting #kidlit

@jeremypmurphy Dan the man :)

Potatoes 🥔 ~ Dan Quayle

@marks298933 Hah!

@JonathanGunson Make it s'top.

The curse of high apostrophe intelligence. #editors #authorslife

@andrewrobs Yes indeed.

@JonathanGunson This is a grammar joke

Don’t say that, as a boy your grandmother used to read to you, unless at that stage of her life she really was a boy, in which case you have probably thrown away a better intro.." ~ CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS #Writing #WriteChat

@ShakeLS Envy is corrosive.

Cancer stricken 77 year old King Charles has visited 3 foreign countries in the past 3 weeks and done numerous visits and engagements in the UK. At the same time 43 year old Prince William, William Parker Bowles came back from a 5 week vacation break, to do the minimum, while attending 3 football matches within 7 days. Derangers and the press are excusing this as "work". I love seeing the UK getting exactly what they deserve. A drunk football thug who hardly works. A mediocre future King just like his wife lol 😂

@JamesRoderickB Hah!

@JonathanGunson He just liked to jaw

Sweden is committing more than €100 million to a sweeping classroom overhaul: replacing tablets and screens with traditional printed textbooks to help reverse falling student performance and sharpen focus. After more than a decade of embracing digital-first education, Swedish authorities are now pivoting back to paper-based learning. Official data and recent studies cited by the Ministry of Education show that prolonged screen use in class has been linked to shorter attention spans, weaker reading comprehension, and reduced critical-thinking abilities. Research consistently finds that reading on illuminated screens requires greater mental effort and invites more distractions compared to the calm, linear experience of physical books—factors believed to have contributed to declining academic outcomes in recent years. Under the new plan, every student will receive printed textbooks for all core subjects, restoring books as the central learning tool. Digital devices and online resources will remain available as supportive tools, but they will no longer dominate daily instruction. This bold €100+ million investment signals Sweden’s leadership in rethinking the role of technology in education. It underscores a broader, growing recognition worldwide: while screens provide speed and access, the hands-on, distraction-free engagement of physical books supports deeper concentration, stronger memory retention, and more effective long-term learning. By choosing paper over pixels, Sweden is charting a path toward a more balanced, evidence-informed classroom future—one that puts proven pedagogical principles ahead of unchecked digital trends.

@nypost New York Post making up fictitious clickbait stories again.

Queen Camilla ‘objected’ to Prince William marrying ‘common’ Kate Middleton: author trib.al/kLoQjWO

@Bethyo Aha. Pity that. I wonder if they know?

@JonathanGunson They've been phished.

@davidlubar Fortunately I never click them ... ever. It's also a great way for the sender to lose followers.

@JonathanGunson Be very careful. Things like that often have bogus links that will steal your log-in information.

@LairdOfThManor "no one in recorded history has ever gazed so reverently at themselves" Hilariously, comically, cuttingly apt.

Meghan Markle has unveiled yet another painstakingly curated tableau for her interminably rebranded lifestyle venture, As Ever, proving once again that no one in recorded history has ever gazed so reverently at themselves whilst clutching a lukewarm herbal beverage. Draped in an absurdly oversized white shirt and what appeared to be the sort of bow one normally finds on an over enthusiastically bleak Christmas hamper, the Dime-Store Duchess posed in high-waisted jeans amongst dying tulips and strategically abandoned carbohydrates, staring into the middle distance with all the gravity of a woman awaiting news from the Russian front rather than promoting jam. The entire production had the unmistakable air of a scented candle advertisement filmed by someone who says “intentional living” without irony. One half expected soft panpipes to begin playing as Meghan contemplated her own magnificence beside a scone fighting for its life under a suspicious quantity of preserves. Critics, naturally, were merciless. Some likened the video to a 1950s self-romance reel. Others compared her slow-motion strut to an ageing rock star attempting seduction after several Hennessys too many… And frankly, both assessments were charitable. The clip radiated the sort of aggressively manufactured authenticity usually found in airport wellness boutiques and Gwyneth Paltrow fanny scented fever dreams. Supporters, meanwhile, insisted the aesthetic was “serene” and “elegant”, which is… one interpretation!. Another is that it looked like a catalogue for expensive disappointment. Still, the faithful continue to applaud every sloppy jar of jam and every wilted floral arrangement as though they are witnessing the cultural rebirth of Florence rather than a former C-list cable actress arranging toast beside a teacup. ‘As Ever’, formerly known as the catastrophically titled ‘American Riviera Orchard’, continues its determined march towards becoming the first brand entirely sustained by un-ironed beige linen, narcissism and paid press releases. What began as a jam giveaway to celebrities has now expanded into candles, teas and assorted lifestyle paraphernalia for those who enjoy paying luxury prices to feel emotionally exhausted. …And hovering over it all remains the exhausting spectacle of Meghan herself… forever posing, forever rebranding, forever attempting to convince the public that staring wistfully at baked goods constitutes depth.

A letter from today’s ⁦@thetimes⁩ with some fine courtroom humour…

Non-celebrity publishes children's book.

@Pat_an @freedom_007__ Agree. The palace is not interested in reconciliation. What we are seeing instead is the Duke slowly recognizing the scale of what he abandoned: family, meaning, stature, and identity. His performative “royal” tours look less like reinvention and more like bitter regret.

@freedom_007__ The only thing I would take issue with is your assertion that it's the King's aides who are trying to "force" Harry back into the RF. I doubt that. I think it's the Sussex lot trying to manipulate or manifest by making the claim, and the press pick it up and repeat their story.

In the relentless churn of her carefully curated PR bubble, Meghan Markle continues a subtle but unmistakable campaign against Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. What began as the notorious incident at her own wedding — where she reportedly reduced a then-three-year-old Charlotte to tears during a flower girl dress fitting — has now evolved into something far more insidious: open jealousy of an 11-year-old girl who simply radiates the poise, confidence, and natural charm. Markle has weaponised her media machine to pit her own children against their cousins. Every narrative is designed to scream that “her kids are thriving in California” while quietly casting shadows over William and Catherine’s children. This is pure media propaganda. Pushing false equivalences and manufactured superiority at every turn. But the world has eyes. We have watched Charlotte grow into a confident, fun-loving, and genuinely happy child, surrounded by unconditional love. She shares strong, warm relationships with her Middleton, Windsor, and Spencer families — grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles who provide real stability, laughter, and roots. The same is true for George and Louis. Their public appearances show playful, resilient, clearly cherished children living authentic lives — no heavy spin required. Jason Kelce raved about Prince William’s (Princess Catherine) parenting on his New Heights podcast, describing the Prince of Wales as a "fantastic" father who is clearly raising "down-to-earth" children. After meeting the royals at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show in London, Jason specifically highlighted how impressed he was by Princess Charlotte and Prince George’s social skills, noting that William encouraged them to take the lead in conversations and be vocal. He admired that the kids felt comfortable and present, rather than being shy or overshadowed, ultimately concluding that William (& Catherine) are “doing it right" by fostering such confidence and personality in their children. By stark contrast, the public knows almost nothing about Archie and Lili beyond the tightly controlled videos & photos Markle releases to promote her struggling brand. Those glimpses often show isolated children who don’t appear particularly joyful. They remain cut off from nearly all extended family — Windsors, Spencers, Markles, and Raglands— with contact limited to just two family members: Meghan’s mother Doria and her niece Ashleigh. Two family members. Meanwhile, George, Charlotte and Louis are surrounded by a large, loving network of grandparents, cousins and relatives who offer continuity and emotional security. This is why the King’s aides repeated attempts to force William and Harry back together is misguided & selfish. Harry’s wife is now in year six of an unrelenting attack campaign. It began with William & Catherine — and has now descended into pitching her own children against their happy cousins. You cannot demand “reconciliation” while one side continues to weaponise/attack the family for PR points. This is exactly why Harry and Meghan & children should have their HRH styles removed & kids titled the same as Prince Edward’s children — as Lord, Lady, or Earl. There must be a clear distinction. Charity and public service are admirable, but they are not the same as active service to the Crown. The Sussex children, raised thousands of miles away and deliberately distanced from the institution, should not enjoy the same formal royal honours as those who actually represent it. Protecting the monarchy’s integrity is not punishment — it is common sense. George, Charlotte & Louis deserve to grow up shielded from manufactured comparisons and adult grudges. The royal family’s strength has always been authenticity, not the false equivalences constantly peddled by those who profit from division in Montecito. I would not want them anywhere near my own thriving children and happy family.

@365TruthSpeaker Yes agree, that's the tricky conundrum regarding the BBC. Defunding them because of the behavior of their news desk would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water.

@JonathanGunson Beautifully done - despite the high ups in this world (1%) that are often seduced by seducing spirits - there still are a huge amount of creative (God gifted) people working behind the scenes at the beeb - our prayers are with them all 🎬 🎥✍️🖥️💻🙏🏾🙏🙏🏿🙏🏻

A very special delivery for Sir David Attenborough, 100 years old, beloved by people (and animals) everywhere His Majesty King Charles is supported by a cast of stars from British nature to relay his handwritten message in time for the celebration of Sir David’s 100th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. youtu.be/I1D9YF0YapQ?si…

@sabir_huss50540 @EHuanglu Can I upload my own character?

@EHuanglu How consistent are characters across scenes?

AI storytelling is crazy now chatgpt image 2 can turn any story idea into storyboard with cast design.. then feed it to seedance 2 to get a full film scene.. this workflow is crazy on arcads step by step tutorial with prompts: