Author Buzz | Toni McHadden | Activity https://authorbuzz.co.uk/members/tonimchadden/activity/ Activity feed for Toni McHadden. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:50:57 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 c16705d4ea96c62b0b0ad1b5bdd4fc6d Toni McHadden joined the group General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/18012/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:12:13 +0100 0 97234b72cbfe7a1bab757e10a5798aff Toni McHadden posted an update: I'm off work for a bit. Three whole days of just reading. If […] https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/17943/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:50:24 +0000 I’m off work for a bit. Three whole days of just reading. If you need me, I’ll be in a good book.

]]> 0 a64ef18d9cb97f292551c482f9543c03 Toni McHadden replied to the topic Horror Writing Prompts (a slowly updated thread) in the forum Writing prompts and insperations https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/the-muse-of-last-resort/forum/topic/horror-writing-prompts-a-slowly-updated-thread/#post-5153 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:06:38 +0000 Explore the concept of unreliable memory and delusions.

]]> 0 d4fe5d5a65a7807b0a67318448c8a7ee Toni McHadden started the topic Aspiring to what, pray tell? in the forum Aspiring Authors https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/aspiring-authors/forum/topic/aspiring-to-what-pray-tell/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:14:54 +0000 Are we aspiring authors or authors aspiring to be published?

When do you stop being “just a writer” and become an author?

]]> 1 e87303dbbbee8247da46fe8c148fc6db Toni McHadden replied to the topic Which of life's side quests are you doing RN? in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/which-of-lifes-side-quests-are-you-doing-rn/#post-5089 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:42:09 +0000 I’m doing the lose weight side quest. It’s repeatable and kind of hard.

]]> 0 32c9682dd740d1f9793fa666f5ae3223 Toni McHadden started the topic It's OK to take a break in the forum Self care and motivation https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/self-care-and-motivation/forum/topic/its-ok-to-take-a-break/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:28:12 +0000 This time of year can be stressful, but don’t forget about yourself. It’s okay to take a break to recharge your batteries.

]]> 0 60d587b33415724e8a4bff7edb1084b5 Toni McHadden replied to the topic What's the opposite of a plothole? in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/whats-the-opposite-of-a-plothole/#post-4937 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:21:58 +0100 A plot mountain, I recon.

]]> 0 5f84dec6c94bd45c4d9e553ba5ecec8d Toni McHadden posted an update: I don't have too many books; I have too few bookshelves. https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/16950/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:19:20 +0100 I don’t have too many books; I have too few bookshelves.

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#ThatIsAll

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]]> 0 27a11ce4f0f8fce40b9e40f7f7d5e3a9 Toni McHadden replied to the topic How do you edit? in the forum Aspiring Authors https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/aspiring-authors/forum/topic/how-do-you-edit/#post-4858 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:52:03 +0100 Carefully.

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]]> 0 d15b86c1ac82d1ef074fc880d0e7f4ad Toni McHadden joined the group Brandon Sanderson Fans https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/16043/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:57:07 +0100 0 69d73ac66a9d2b9f489eed15b79b2ef0 Toni McHadden commented on the post, FAIR package manager, on the groupblog Author Buzz Developer Blog https://dev.authorbuzz.co.uk/2025/06/12/fair-package-manager/#comment-9851 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:25:50 +0100 Is this a big change?

]]> 07d39065d049cf57b20629297f7f5a33 Toni McHadden wrote a new blog post Who in your life deserves praise? in the group Shall we talk? https://chat.authorbuzz.co.uk/general-chatter/who-in-your-life-deserves-praise/ Sat, 31 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Who in your life deserves praise? Who in your life deserves praise, thanks, or recognition? Tell us about how deserving they are.

]]> 01da1a1a6a1580fbb5c7143cdda15d63 Toni McHadden started the topic What's your character's internal conflict? in the forum Aspiring Authors https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/aspiring-authors/forum/topic/whats-your-characters-internal-conflict/ Fri, 23 May 2025 10:30:57 +0100

]]> 0 7a15592922ff0d13d69dd3d12dfd6e3d Toni McHadden replied to the topic If you want to do something... in the forum Self care and motivation https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/self-care-and-motivation/forum/topic/if-you-want-to-do-something/#post-4670 Wed, 21 May 2025 03:52:36 +0100 That’s encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

]]> 0 ae04630e875daa43a6ed9738d34e94ec Toni McHadden joined the group Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/15740/ Thu, 15 May 2025 16:36:57 +0100 0 b320a93ac7c686ce84f10b2a970d12f8 Toni McHadden edited the blog post What do you love? in the group Shall we talk? https://chat.authorbuzz.co.uk/general-chatter/what-do-you-love/ Thu, 15 May 2025 16:00:46 +0100 What do you love? Reply with your passions and interests.

]]> f8d8fbf4133acbb34fe796f4984588fa Toni McHadden posted an update: @acornboi Hey there, welcome to the gang. https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/15694/ Tue, 13 May 2025 15:51:06 +0100 @acornboi Hey there, welcome to the gang.

]]> 0 02ef5c7ecf6a4662e087e1c692ca4de8 Toni McHadden started the topic What are your best writing tips? in the forum Aspiring Authors https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/aspiring-authors/forum/topic/what-are-your-best-writing-tips/ Mon, 12 May 2025 11:55:29 +0100 Drop your best writing tips. I’ll go first.

  1. Never edit until the first draft is done
  2. It isn’t a character if they don’t want something
  3. Imagination is your best frined – if in doubt make stuff up
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]]> 552d19a153a34b9b73f0a6d5fcb32fc4 Toni McHadden started the topic Writing group? in the forum Aspiring Authors https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/aspiring-authors/forum/topic/writing-group/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:57:13 +0000 Has anyone had any luck with a writing group? I’m thinking of joining one as there are nine in my area.

]]> 0 acb820ddd2ee755f947ee54df33402b6 Toni McHadden posted an update: Today I have been reading romance (don't judge me) https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/15049/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:05 +0000 Today I have been reading romance (don’t judge me)

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]]> 0 efc1a0ec999c626479a97998c486b8e4 Toni McHadden posted a new activity comment https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/15013/#acomment-15014 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:47:55 +0000 Did you think you were the only night owl?

In reply to - Matthew Brown posted an update I’m a weirdo who sleeps at odd times, why are all the rest of you here at 4am? ]]> 9c46f46aa55c0307e4653e49df7fb1b1 Toni McHadden replied to the topic Temporary bugginess in the forum Help and Support https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/help-and-support/forum/topic/temporary-bugginess/#post-4537 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:49 +0000 I take it that this is why the home page is about a month out of date.

]]> 0 f6ec44b16d70c1b1b929f6201a09623a Toni McHadden posted an update: You deserve good fortune in life. https://authorbuzz.co.uk/activity/p/15003/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:59:15 +0000 You deserve good fortune in life.

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]]> 0 3948edfee528f9afdf68b2103b18aae9 Toni McHadden replied to the topic I've pulled this groups RSS feeds in the forum Fans of Neil Gaiman https://authorbuzz.co.uk/groups/fans-of-neil-gaiman/forum/topic/ive-pulled-this-groups-rss-feeds/#post-4411 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:24:57 +0000 You did the right thing. I’m still leaving this group though.

]]> 0 6361fb3a819dd99e6ffdbf17fbe2b15a Toni McHadden replied to the topic How big is your to-be-read pile? in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/how-big-is-your-to-be-read-pile/#post-4408 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:15:34 +0000 Yeah, you get it

]]> 0 8978d570523b64c91676d49e5f6f0fec Toni McHadden commented on the post, Joseph Kugelmass: We Can’t Save Neil Gaiman; And he doesn’t deserve it., on the groupblog Outside News https://news.authorbuzz.co.uk/bookish-news/author-news/2025/01/22/joseph-kugelmass-we-cant-save-neil-gaiman-and-he-doesnt-deserve-it/#comment-25 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:13:54 +0000 Thank you

]]> 0c94442e030eb880f377cb1db390bc91 Toni McHadden replied to the topic Gaiman contriversy in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/gaiman-contriversy/#post-4402 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:53:02 +0000 This is why women hesitate to come forward about abuse ffs

 

]]> 0 dd492b79e0dbb43f38bb7e90eaf2229c Toni McHadden commented on the post, Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations (BBC), on the groupblog Outside News https://news.authorbuzz.co.uk/bookish-news/author-news/2025/01/22/author-neil-gaiman-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-bbc/#comment-18 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:26:23 +0000 That’s the headline you finally go with?

]]> 8fce02e6a56406f20b737a862af3fcbf Toni McHadden replied to the topic Gaiman contriversy in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/gaiman-contriversy/#post-4396 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:07:25 +0000 I never called you the bad guy. Controversy suggests all those women are liars. This is exactly what lets men like him get away with it.

 

]]> 0 9600d320a189998016ee3d4695b12e71 Toni McHadden replied to the topic Gaiman contriversy in the forum General Chat https://authorbuzz.co.uk/forums/topic/gaiman-contriversy/?view=all#post-4393 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:43:50 +0000 I would not call it a controversy. Call it what it is – a pattern of abuse by a man who presented himself as an ally.

Yes, he was supposed to be one of the good ones. That does not change what he did.

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