Amelia
@aemlai.bsky.social
Dr A! Creative & Critical Writing PhD at Sussex - queer intimacy in Les Mis.
Disabled writer, freelance editor, working on a funky little timeslip novel.
She/her or they/them.
Disabled writer, freelance editor, working on a funky little timeslip novel.
She/her or they/them.
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Amelia
@aemlai.bsky.social
· Mar 19
Same-sex desire and intimacy in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and Its adaptations: a creative and critical study
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables has a profound relationship with its queer fans. Fans testify to the novel’s importance in their lives and, through substantial self-reflexive creative and critical online...
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For anyone thinking to themselves ah yes I'm having a nice day but what would really be the icing on the cake is 300,000 words about #LesMis, my creative–critical PhD thesis on the novel and its adaptations, including fanwork, is available online for free! hdl.handle.net/10779/uos.24...
Made the mistake of saying I'm really looking forward to a quiet November; I'll be able to rest and refocus and ease into the end of the year with lots of time for writing and reading.
Lads, November has drop-kicked me into a brick wall. I am a husk.
Lads, November has drop-kicked me into a brick wall. I am a husk.
November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Made the mistake of saying I'm really looking forward to a quiet November; I'll be able to rest and refocus and ease into the end of the year with lots of time for writing and reading.
Lads, November has drop-kicked me into a brick wall. I am a husk.
Lads, November has drop-kicked me into a brick wall. I am a husk.
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Who won this year’s British Fantasy Awards? Here’s the deets so you don’t have to scroll through the live blogging: britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
November 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Who won this year’s British Fantasy Awards? Here’s the deets so you don’t have to scroll through the live blogging: britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
Huge congrats!! This was a tremendously challenging decision for me and my fellow jurors to make - all of the nominees were phenomenal.
And the winner is Sacha Coward for Queer As Folklore
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Huge congrats!! This was a tremendously challenging decision for me and my fellow jurors to make - all of the nominees were phenomenal.
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Track Changes – Abigail Nussbaum – Briardene Books
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters – Sacha Coward – Unbound
Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales: A Case Study and Ideological Approach - Juwen Zhang – Lexington Books
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters – Sacha Coward – Unbound
Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales: A Case Study and Ideological Approach - Juwen Zhang – Lexington Books
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Track Changes – Abigail Nussbaum – Briardene Books
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters – Sacha Coward – Unbound
Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales: A Case Study and Ideological Approach - Juwen Zhang – Lexington Books
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters – Sacha Coward – Unbound
Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales: A Case Study and Ideological Approach - Juwen Zhang – Lexington Books
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Best Non-Fiction nominees:
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Best Non-Fiction nominees:
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
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Hey, #Editors & #WritingCommunity! 👋🏻
I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!
There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.
They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.
TanyaGold.com
#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚
I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!
There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.
They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.
TanyaGold.com
#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hey, #Editors & #WritingCommunity! 👋🏻
I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!
There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.
They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.
TanyaGold.com
#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚
I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!
There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.
They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.
TanyaGold.com
#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚
Sad not to be at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but wishing all the nominees all the best tonight! Being a juror for the Non-Fiction Award was an immense privilege - so much talent, so many fantastic texts.
Guess what happens tonight?!
Proceedings kick off at 7.30pm, and our volunteers will do their best to keep this place updated as winners are announced.
Proceedings kick off at 7.30pm, and our volunteers will do their best to keep this place updated as winners are announced.
November 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Sad not to be at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but wishing all the nominees all the best tonight! Being a juror for the Non-Fiction Award was an immense privilege - so much talent, so many fantastic texts.
My sister-in-law is seeing Les Mis for the first time and, no pressure, but I am going to need a minute-by-minute run-through of every single thought she has throughout the entire show.
November 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My sister-in-law is seeing Les Mis for the first time and, no pressure, but I am going to need a minute-by-minute run-through of every single thought she has throughout the entire show.
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It's November at the end of next week for some reason. That feels very aggressive and unfair.
October 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's November at the end of next week for some reason. That feels very aggressive and unfair.
Happy World Wombat Day! Objectively the best day of the year. Will not be accepting arguments x
October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy World Wombat Day! Objectively the best day of the year. Will not be accepting arguments x
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This govt *hates* disabled people doesn't it?
You all must be in work! But you can't have Access to Work! You can't have independence payments! You can't get the bus in time for work but you also can't have motability! You can't have covid vaccines but when you don't recover it's not our problem.
You all must be in work! But you can't have Access to Work! You can't have independence payments! You can't get the bus in time for work but you also can't have motability! You can't have covid vaccines but when you don't recover it's not our problem.
🚨 NEW: Rachel Reeves is set to target the Motability scheme
- Remove tax breaks at the Budget to save around £1bn
- Examining options to restrict eligibility and remove luxury vehicles, like BMWs
[@Smyth_Chris]
- Remove tax breaks at the Budget to save around £1bn
- Examining options to restrict eligibility and remove luxury vehicles, like BMWs
[@Smyth_Chris]
October 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This govt *hates* disabled people doesn't it?
You all must be in work! But you can't have Access to Work! You can't have independence payments! You can't get the bus in time for work but you also can't have motability! You can't have covid vaccines but when you don't recover it's not our problem.
You all must be in work! But you can't have Access to Work! You can't have independence payments! You can't get the bus in time for work but you also can't have motability! You can't have covid vaccines but when you don't recover it's not our problem.
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Industry Insider – Understanding Access Forms and Riders – Tools for Disabled, Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Authors with me, @pollyrowena.bsky.social @portyliterary.bsky.social Hannah Knowles and Ama Badu.
13th November
14:00 - 15:00 GMT
bit.ly/48Bmxxb
#SoAatHome #disability #publishing
🧵
13th November
14:00 - 15:00 GMT
bit.ly/48Bmxxb
#SoAatHome #disability #publishing
🧵
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Industry Insider – Understanding Access Forms and Riders – Tools for Disabled, Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Authors with me, @pollyrowena.bsky.social @portyliterary.bsky.social Hannah Knowles and Ama Badu.
13th November
14:00 - 15:00 GMT
bit.ly/48Bmxxb
#SoAatHome #disability #publishing
🧵
13th November
14:00 - 15:00 GMT
bit.ly/48Bmxxb
#SoAatHome #disability #publishing
🧵
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Are you a lower-income writer interested in how to lead a more ethical and creatively fulfilling writing life?
We have 50 half-price tickets available which give full access to our #ConsciousWritingMonth series - there's no application needed! Simply book on our website ▶️ bit.ly/CWM-2025
We have 50 half-price tickets available which give full access to our #ConsciousWritingMonth series - there's no application needed! Simply book on our website ▶️ bit.ly/CWM-2025
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Are you a lower-income writer interested in how to lead a more ethical and creatively fulfilling writing life?
We have 50 half-price tickets available which give full access to our #ConsciousWritingMonth series - there's no application needed! Simply book on our website ▶️ bit.ly/CWM-2025
We have 50 half-price tickets available which give full access to our #ConsciousWritingMonth series - there's no application needed! Simply book on our website ▶️ bit.ly/CWM-2025
Having the best time catching up on these! Also need to say a huge thank you to @spacemagiccon.bsky.social and @tanyagold.bsky.social for my Opening Pages Consult - Tanya engaged with my writing with such generosity and I am so excited to dive into the rewrite process with their valuable feedback!!
Did you miss this year's #RainbowSpaceMagic this weekend?
No problem! Recordings of the keynote with @sammaggs.bsky.social, the panels, readings, & the chat with @othersidespec.bsky.social are all on our YouTube channel
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
No problem! Recordings of the keynote with @sammaggs.bsky.social, the panels, readings, & the chat with @othersidespec.bsky.social are all on our YouTube channel
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Having the best time catching up on these! Also need to say a huge thank you to @spacemagiccon.bsky.social and @tanyagold.bsky.social for my Opening Pages Consult - Tanya engaged with my writing with such generosity and I am so excited to dive into the rewrite process with their valuable feedback!!
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One of my biggest struggles being chronically ill is trying to handle that feeling of rushing through time, because I have so little of it to do the things I want. My daily hours are a fraction of an abled person’s, so it’s always a game of prioritizing essentials, then trying to squeeze in fun.
October 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
One of my biggest struggles being chronically ill is trying to handle that feeling of rushing through time, because I have so little of it to do the things I want. My daily hours are a fraction of an abled person’s, so it’s always a game of prioritizing essentials, then trying to squeeze in fun.
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I love hosting the monthly Writers’ Cafe for my fellow #BeingAWriter members of @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social - it’s such a warm space to share our writing ups and downs and find support from people who get it.
#WritingLife #WritingCommunity
#WritingLife #WritingCommunity
Join us this Thu 9 Oct for our Writers' Cafe, a space where writers come together to talk about their writing lives.
📓What’s working for you? What isn’t?
📓How can we support each other?
A chance to share & find motivation in the company of fellow writers, hosted by @katesfwriter.bsky.social
📓What’s working for you? What isn’t?
📓How can we support each other?
A chance to share & find motivation in the company of fellow writers, hosted by @katesfwriter.bsky.social
Being A Writer
A programme of support for writers that prioritises literary creativity and emotional resilience. Curated by the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, The Literary Consultancy (TLC), Being A Writer is…
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October 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I love hosting the monthly Writers’ Cafe for my fellow #BeingAWriter members of @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social - it’s such a warm space to share our writing ups and downs and find support from people who get it.
#WritingLife #WritingCommunity
#WritingLife #WritingCommunity
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Happy book birthday to A Mouthful of Dust, standalone novella in the Singing Hlls Cycle, out today!
This time, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant the hoopoe memory spirit are investigating the town of Baolin, famous for its pork recipe and its famine.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
This time, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant the hoopoe memory spirit are investigating the town of Baolin, famous for its pork recipe and its famine.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
A Mouthful of Dust
Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle."Nghi Vo is so good."―NPR on The Brides of High HillWanderi...
us.macmillan.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Happy book birthday to A Mouthful of Dust, standalone novella in the Singing Hlls Cycle, out today!
This time, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant the hoopoe memory spirit are investigating the town of Baolin, famous for its pork recipe and its famine.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
This time, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant the hoopoe memory spirit are investigating the town of Baolin, famous for its pork recipe and its famine.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
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Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid. If you have a creative project to promote, leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it. For pre-launch crowdfunders let us know about 2 weeks in advance.
October 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid. If you have a creative project to promote, leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it. For pre-launch crowdfunders let us know about 2 weeks in advance.
Wahoo! Big love for TLC.
The Literary Consultancy is on Bluesky! We're going to take this opportunity - and new platform! - to introduce ourselves & our small yet mighty team. Come along for #MeetTLC!
October 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Wahoo! Big love for TLC.
Back on my Q4 writing push to keep me going through the darker months! Aiming to redraft the timeslip attic novel in full. Days 1 & 2 are for taking stock - working through my chapter outline for v2 and making concrete plans.
October 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Back on my Q4 writing push to keep me going through the darker months! Aiming to redraft the timeslip attic novel in full. Days 1 & 2 are for taking stock - working through my chapter outline for v2 and making concrete plans.
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Register now to attend #RainbowSpaceMagic this weekend (it's virtual & free) at rainbowspacemagic.org
Writing with resistance, Imagining a better future
Join us October 4 & 5 for the 6th annual Rainbow Space Magic, a free, virtual con for writers & readers of queer speculative fiction.
Details on panels follow...
rainbowspacemagic.org
#LGBT #writing #ScienceFiction #fantasy
Join us October 4 & 5 for the 6th annual Rainbow Space Magic, a free, virtual con for writers & readers of queer speculative fiction.
Details on panels follow...
rainbowspacemagic.org
#LGBT #writing #ScienceFiction #fantasy
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Register now to attend #RainbowSpaceMagic this weekend (it's virtual & free) at rainbowspacemagic.org
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If you're working on a novel, this is an amazing opportunity to have feedback on your opening 10,000 words from the brilliant @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social. Subscribe to her blog anyway - always an informative read!
#writers #WritingCommmunity #writingadvice
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
#writers #WritingCommmunity #writingadvice
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
A chance for me to read your writing...
A competition, and a run-through of what you may have missed...
open.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
If you're working on a novel, this is an amazing opportunity to have feedback on your opening 10,000 words from the brilliant @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social. Subscribe to her blog anyway - always an informative read!
#writers #WritingCommmunity #writingadvice
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
#writers #WritingCommmunity #writingadvice
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
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Hugely proud to have a chapter in this collection! I explore the missing history of theatre cleaners, often a women's history, and traced the fragments of their lives that remain.
Out today: British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 edited by John Goodridge & @adambridgen.bsky.social.
This book is published #OpenAccess, with funding from @acls1919.bsky.social 👏
'Workers, Radicals, Environmentalists and Feminists, Unite!'
uolpress.co.uk/book/british...
This book is published #OpenAccess, with funding from @acls1919.bsky.social 👏
'Workers, Radicals, Environmentalists and Feminists, Unite!'
uolpress.co.uk/book/british...
British Working-Class and Radical Writing Since 1700 - University of London Press
At a time when working-class writing is gaining long-overdue recognition and radical ideas may be more important than ever, this timely collection of eighteen essays examines the powerful intersection...
uolpress.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hugely proud to have a chapter in this collection! I explore the missing history of theatre cleaners, often a women's history, and traced the fragments of their lives that remain.
It's been an interesting week...
September 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It's been an interesting week...
Tonight!!
Beyond excited to be joining Beyond the Spectrum as a Shadow Writer! I'll be assisting Lead Writer Dr Emma Robdale with FREE online creative writing workshops for autistic adults in the South of England. Sessions start next Monday 22nd September! Sign up here: beyondthespectrum.uk/for-adults/e...
September 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Tonight!!