So to those of you as yet unaware I’m currently running two raffles which include books by @neil-gaiman
The first book is a copy of STARDUST there are ONLY 2 of these particular copies anywhere in the world and I have one!!
Funds from both books will go towards supporting non-referral foodbanks, homelessness, wholly volunteer led charities such as The Biscuit Fund and a few smaller charities I’ve supported for some time now, there is a lot more information on the link.
The 2nd book is a numbered edition of CORALINE- The Red Thread Edition it is number 174/200 and it has some additional doodles from both Neil and the artist Rovina Cai you can no longer buy this edition either.
If you’d like to enter the first thing I’d say is ***PLEASE READ THE SHIPPING INFORMATION***
You’ll not need to sell any major organs to buy tickets as was previously suggested to me, but there are only 2000 of the STARDUST tickets available at a mere £20 each for a book that you couldn’t ever possibly dream of affording any other way so this is going to make some lucky persons day.
The Coraline book retailed at £600 I’ve seen resales on eBay for over £1000 but you can buy a ticket for £5 there are 5000 tickets available and we are well on our way to selling the first 100 in each category of book.
I’ll add the links below but again PLEASE make sure I’m shipping to your country and please read the shipping information BEFORE you rush out and buy your tickets.
You can check out my Raffall profile to find the other link (and previous raffalled books)
I have a feeling that beneath the little halo on your noble head
There lies a thought or two the devil might be interested to know
You're like the finish of a novel that I'll finally have to take to bed
You fascinate me so
The little detail of the Metatron telling Michael, Uriel, and Saraqael that their actions will be dealt with later and it remains to be seen if they will be punished before sending them away while telling Muriel to stay as they may be needed has stuck with me
Just more evidence for the Metatron already knowing the outcome to his "offer"
But what I'm thinking is that the Metatron is going let Aziraphale deal with them - to keep establishing the line that Aziraphale now has power in this new position - why not start with the Archangels that have been his direct superiors who he previously reported to - a very obvious show of power to now have a responsibility over them
However I don't think it will be a decision entirely up to him - maybe with the Metatron suggesting things while they are all together - to show that the Metatron is on Aziraphales side and to establish a line of respect (fear) between the Archangels and Aziraphale - which I think he is going to realized and use to his advantage
But what I think Metatron is going to underestimate when giving this power to Aziraphale is the power of his kindness - the understanding he can provide to all the angels who have ever felt alone, overlooked, unsure - to those who have ever been curious
I mean just look to Muriel who is constantly surprised by praise and is never made to feel dumb by Aziraphale. They have to be reminded that this nice angel is a traitor and just the body language difference between them in heaven and them on earth and they even ask for a book by the end - just because they weren't immediately turned down or made to feel dumb - it's a big difference
So while the Metatron probably knew the outcome going into that conversation and has plans on how to further that narrative - Aziraphale went up to Heaven with his own plans - to make a difference - and now he is determined to prove this was the right decision after everything (and stop the second coming along the way)
Isn't it interesting that despite being an angel, Aziraphale actually "manipulates" people more than Crowley?
The miracles we've seen Crowley perform mostly impact the environment (making it rain so nina and maggie will kiss, unlocking the doors for them, etc) but Aziraphale literally made everyone at his party talk like bridgerton lmao
It's almost like... goodness can be used for bad too...
bingewatched there’s something about movies recently so here’s my little love letter to this show and a wonderful team captain / michael “here’s a random movie fact” sheen 💚
We were absolutely delighted to speak to Drs Pat and Jan Harkin about Pat’s status as Terry Pratchett’s pathology advisor, the gargantuan collection of Discworld memorabilia, the research behind the soon-to-be-published A Stroke of the Pen, and many Pratchettean anecdotes.
Listen to the full interview now wherever you usually find podcasts :)