Mean lesbian stack? Mean lesbian stack! Viewers of Bar Cart Bookshelf know I love some toxic in the community, so I pulled together a stack of the most sinister sapphics in my library. Mad scientists, warlords, contract killers, vamps, empresses, mercs. A good day to be bad!

Planning to come to Worldcon, but feeling a bit lost? Myself and a few author friends are doing some casual, pop-up socials. Like a kaffeelatsch, but even less formal 😆 Feel free to drop by and chat!

I visited Queer Lit yesterday and signed some copies of Snowblooded and plenty of bookplates. I also left some new bookmarks with them too! So pop in there (or buy a copy online from their shop). They have the nicest staff, coolest selection of books, & cakes that look DIVINE.

Anyone who’s going to be anywhere near that area should run to get tickets! Gorse is one of the most immersive and fascinating books I’ve read. Don’t miss it!

Don’t miss going to see Saint! She’s always fascinating to listen to.

Our #NorthernMagicFantasyPanel is on 22 August with 5 fantastic debut adult fantasy authors: @elizachanwrites Frances White #GenovevaDimova Emma Sterner-Radley (never here.) and Sarah Brooks. They'll be discussing how they briny a sprinkle of northern magic to their books ✨️🪄

Reminder - WorldCon is coming! Will I see you there?

#TransPeopleAreLoved And always will be in our house.

I try and keep to positive posts & posts about publishing or cats. But I’m in shock & mourning today. Southport is a small place. Everyone is a friend of a friend & we have a wonderful community. My heart aches for the little girls, their families & everyone affected.

Woot! Look at this absolute legend go! @elizachanwrites really is superwoman. ♥️

We really do need to learn to be kind to each other. It’s that simple.

"childless woman" is such an 19th-century-ass insult. what else you got. do I render inferior tallow? do my cabbages grow pale and blemished? does the quality of my sock-darning bring shame upon my father's name?

Ready to talk about SFF books and/or snacks? For those of you who come to the signing on the Friday - I’ll have a delicious treat for you! For those who come to the signing on the 10th - Solaris Books will have a little surprise! Oh and the 10th is my birthday. Just saying.

This is massively helpful. I recommend it!

We're going to Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures! Alongside events with our fabulous authors inc. Mary Robinette Kowal Emma Sterner-Radley (never here.) Natania Barron Dr Lorraine Wilson (mostly on Bluesky) em x. liu | 刘雯雯☁️ Adrian Tchaikovsky @premeesaurus & more, you can find us in the Dealer's Hall, with books, signings, and some exclusive swag! Come say hi!

Did you know that Snowblooded’s audiobook is out and waiting for you? With the wonderful Sofia Engstrand and the brilliant Ethan Reid (that many of us know from Baldur’s Gate 3) narrating it! Go check it out on Audible or iBooks (sadly not available in all regions.)

I’m out. With everything Musk has been saying and doing re the riots here, I can no longer use Twitter/X in good conscience. I’ll pop in occasionally but unless you tag me here, I probably won’t see it. Please come find me on other socials (see pinned posts). Or at WorldCon 👇

Dragging myself back to this place because this has to be shared and shouted about! Go get a bargain!