Tej Turner
he/him. SFF author, travel blogger & vegetarian chef. Published by Elsewhen Press
http://linktr.ee/tejturner
Starter Packs
Created by Tej Turner (1)
LGBTQIA+/Queer SFF Authors & Community
A starter pack for authors and other members of the science-fiction & fantasy community who identify as LGBTQIA+
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training ✒️https://authr.uk/sp40
@authoramyorrell.bsky.social
Multi-genre author from the East of England. Debut science fiction novel, Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once, out now with Elsewhen Press. https://elsewhen.press/index.php/catalogue/title/tomorrow-was-beautiful-once/ www.authoramyorrell.com
@tombenjamin.bsky.social
Author of the Bologna-set Daniel Leicester mysteries published by Constable, Little Brown Rep'd @BGLitAgency All my other stuff: https://linktr.ee/tombenjaminsays
@jamortimore.bsky.social
Hybrid author (Elsewhen Press, self-published) retired and living in Gloucestershire, England, with two other ladies and a number of cats. I write soft space adventures with a touch of romance, and co-author fantasy novels with Penelope Hill.
@aerinapeltun.bsky.social
CRYSTAL BLOODS out now @elsewhen.press. THE OPAL KING out spring, & new NA romantasy late 2025 SmashBear Publishing. Romantasy 2026 @lunaedenpublishing.bsky.social. Author of YA/NA Fantasy. www.aerinapeltun.com
@rudolfkremers.bsky.social
Co-creator Eufloria, Bioframe Outpost, and MOAR! Author, BAFTA Nominated Game Dev/consultant, Writer, Photographer. Making games since 1984, Director Omni Systems Ltd & Publishing https://www.omni-labs.com/ http://www.rudolfkremers.com/
@mithalanis.bsky.social
Writer, poet, occasionally published. Debut novel coming out 2025 from Elsewhen Press.
@thelightdreams.bsky.social
Graphic designer • science fiction cover artist • electronic musician • occasional writer • European
@edwinhayward.com
Commentator and author of Slaying Brexit Unicorns (Kindle/paperback). Focus: Brexit, UK politics, fun geeky stuff. Also more about AI as the Singularity nears. Expect facts, stats, sarcasm and gallows humour. More about me: http://www.edwinhayward.com/
@treimerauthor.bsky.social
Visit me at https://tanyareimerauthor.wixsite.com/books Petrified (Sunbury Press) Published by Elsewhen Press Can’t Dream Without You Programmed to Breathe Sacred Land Series: Ghosts on the Prairies Legends on the Prairies Cursed on the Prairies
@novacult.bsky.social
Writer and noisemaker. My novel Glass Shore is available in paperback, ebook and audiobook.
@tangendentalism.bsky.social
Academic librarian, sometimes researcher. Feminist, vegan, trade unionist, uncompromising leftist. Solidarity, ethics, and the Oxford comma. She/her
@mythichistorian.bsky.social
Writer, crafter, and guardian of cats and dragons. Keeper of the Known Kingdoms, Maven of the Esoteric Sciences, and dabbler in textile arts.
@sphere333.bsky.social
Ex NHS worker. Genuine kind fellow, trying to be a poet in a mad, mad world. Love music, creative writing, gardening, cooking, reading, tennis and rugby players!! Bring on the apocalypse I'll be there in a bath of gin and an extra large straw.
@hexthervvv.bsky.social
World's #2 Shadow the Hedgehog fan. Heather for queer scottish literary SFFH, Hex for love stories and online ephemera. I like watching horror movies, reading history books, playing video games and knitting. https://heathervalentinewriting.com/
@robheighton.bsky.social
he/him • Doctor of Physics • Worldbuilder & Conlanger • Fan of Fantasy • Whovian • Amateur Enthusiast of Linguistics, Archaeology, Classics, and many other things 📍 UK • 📖 The Tower of Nero • 📺 The TARDIS
@grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social
Grimoire Ink Reviews—where every page is a spell, and every story is an adventure. https://grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/
@worldanvil.bsky.social
she/her (🏳️🌈Bi) | 📖Fantasy Author & game writer by night | CEO of 🌍🔨@WorldAnvil by day | ALL ABOUT THAT WORLDBUILDING | 📺WorldbuildingCon.com host, 🎙️worldbuilding podcast host | Pro worldbuilding consultant |
@paracyclops.bsky.social
Writer, librarian, worldbuilder, conlanger, lapsed musician. I like fantasy, science-fiction and horror, books, records, comics, games, cats, food, and holding inexplicable opinions.
@queensbookasylum.com
Owner & editor of Queen's Book Asylum 📚| SPFBO judge👩🏻⚖️| Sarcastic Smartass | Panda at heart 🐼| not too old for rock'n'roll 🤘🏻| dabbler in writing 🖊️ Blog: https://queensbookasylum.com Newsletter: shorturl.at/cFSZ9
@elizamaresauthor.bsky.social
She/they. Very not-straight. Novelist, poet, reader, editor, animal lover. I write love stories and dirges. Adults only! No AI ever. Author of CAT/MOUSE (2025) https://elizamares.carrd.co/#catmouse More links here: https://elizamares.carrd.co
@echallewell.bsky.social
Writer of stories, dreamer of dreams, parent of child, and so on... I like shiny things 🌟 @em.writes.things on Instagram 🦋
@rwebb-writes.bsky.social
SFFH, books, films/tv, music. Once a writer/screenwriter, slowly working my way back to being one again. Old noob. Unwise. Ununhelpful. Unheimlich
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
World Fantasy Convention, Brighton UK Dates: Thursday 30th October to 2nd November 2025 Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Brighton Metropole Website: https://worldfantasy2025.co.uk #WorldFantasyConvention2025 #WorldFantasy25
@glasgowsurrealist.bsky.social
Glasgow author of more than 20 books of speculative fiction, including novels; Ultrameta, Sylvow, Mechagnosis, Apoidea, The Brahan Seer, The Rhymer, The Suicide Machine, Barking Circus, Stray Pilot, and Retrovival.
@shibbymimi.bsky.social
Dj as Ms Ogyny/ filmmaker at Transfigured Time / runs occasional party DotFlex 🦊
@mistergolien.bsky.social
Dark fictioneer specialising in Advanced Horrornautical Studies.
@wolfandwyldbooks.com
Independent online & pop-up bookstore based in Manitou Springs, Colorado | Specializing in LGBTQ+ books 🐺⛰️📚 📚👊 #bookpunk Library Lover: search.worldcat.org https://linkpop.com/queer
@joaosilvawrites.bsky.social
Portuguese in Scotland | Epic Fantasy Author | SEEDS OF WAR: http://books2read.com/SeedsOfWar GET RUINS OF SMOKE (FREE): http://joaofsilva.net
@portalbookshop.bsky.social
Sci-fi, fantasy, & LGBTQIA. Queer resistance. Always trying to help. Portalbookshop@gmail.com Mon-Sat 10-5.30, Sun 11-5:30; 5 Patrick Pool, York, UK
@jimmycatsup.bsky.social
We are here on earth to fart around. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇺
@simonkewin.co.uk
British fantasy and sci/fi writer turning coffee into words since 1995. Published by Elsewhen Press and also an indie author. 10+ novels and 100+ short stories in the wild. SPSFC Top 10. He/Him. https://linktr.ee/simonkewin
@avery272.bsky.social
@josettereynolds.bsky.social
I'm not supposed to be in this universe, I slipped through a few years back. She/her. BLM. LGBTQ+.
@bookspotlight.bsky.social
✦ writer | reviewer | book blogger | cheerleader of books, poetry and art | all genres RT’d | resident Tolkien fangirl | linktr.ee/rjcrunden ✦
@dergullen.bsky.social
SFF writer, poet, editor, leather crafter, gardener. Milford SF Conference co-organiser, 5K Your Way Ambassador 2024 Nonsuch Parkrunner of the Year Winning battles, losing the war.
@empirepoduk.bsky.social
Podcast on empires and global history 🌎 A Goalhanger production with Anita Anand and William Dalrymple Current series - Victorian Narcos
@willdalrymple.bsky.social
Scottish historian & art historian; @EmpirePodUK.bsky.social podcaster & Jaipur Lit Fest co-director. Visiting Fellow at All Souls, Oxford. Writes the occasional book.
@moniqueac.bsky.social
Queer SF writer. Space, cats, writing, running, & politics. SFWA. Codex. First Reader (Diabolical Plots & Small Wonders). Con stuff, Rainbow Space Magic & Can*Con. Settler. On unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa, Canada). notwhereilive.ca
@khanwong.bsky.social
SFF Author, 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist, retired hula hooper & bohemian weirdo 🏳️🌈 DOWN IN THE SEA OF ANGELS out April 22, 2025 from Angry Robot Books. THE CIRCUS INFINITE out now! rep: Ernie Chiara at Fuse Literary khanwong.com
@gdpenman.bsky.social
Fantasy author. Gentleman scholar. Monster appreciator. https://www.gdpenman.com/
@rewantremethick.bsky.social
Storyteller, comedian, part-time geek, work experience nerd, Autistic and ADHD. I'm writing speculative fiction, posting jokes, reading books, playing games, painting Warhammer, and drumming.
@alexdavis1981.bsky.social
Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
@writerandhounds.bsky.social
📚🖊️🥂🧙🏽♀️ Writer YA Fantasy 🏳️🌈 Peters Fraser & Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize 2023 Shortlistee Guest Editor, Mentor & Workshop Facilitator: Writing Our Legacy
@alysesteves.bsky.social
Scientist. Writer. WIPs: The Brightest Nightmares, Raven & Doe, Cinders & Soul, The Fern & the Firefly. She/her. 🏳️🌈
@jaeeglass.bsky.social
Award-winning author | UNDERGROUNDER | Writer of Dark and Urban Fantasy | Lesbian (she/her)| Witchy nerd | Pagan and proud