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Charlie Novak
@charlienwrites.bsky.social
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Author of low angst contemporary MM/LGBTQ+ Romance, dog lover, dice goblin, and ice cream enthusiast. (She/They) ADHD. Queer AF 🏳️‍🌈

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Charlie Novak @charlienwrites.bsky.social · Nov 12
I'm trying to be more active over here so hey, I'm Charlie. I write spicy and sweet, low angst contemporary MM/LGBTQ+ romance set in the UK. I'm queer, I've got ADHD, and I'm a dice goblin, a huge nerd, an F1 fan, and I'm deep into my Ghost/Soap fandom era (even though I've never played COD).
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Another day, another spam AI email claiming to have loved Love At Frost Sight and telling me it delivers an "unhinged level of serotonin explosion". Which is lovely and all but the ARCs haven't even gone out yet and you're inventing scenes that don't exist 🤣🤣
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
I absolutely adore working with Lauren on my Christmas covers and they always come out so gorgeously!

Plus Lauren will take my ridiculous requests of "Think Christmas but then add MORE" and make the most beautiful cover.
callmekitto.bsky.social Lauren @callmekitto.bsky.social · 22d
now that the full cover's been revealed, I wanted to post a side-by-side of the sketch and final form "Love At Frost Sight" by @charlienwrites.bsky.social!! if I remember right, Charlie said re: the stage direction something like "if Christmas threw up everywhere" and I went "you got it boss"
sketch version of a book cover ft. two men dancing on a reality TV dance competition style stage. they're both in aggressively christmassy outfits and on a winter wonderland type stage. the final full set cover of the previous sketch version. also can I say I want a vest like that with the little corset down the back? I feel like it's purely decorative versus actually really cinching, if nothing else for freedom of movement, but is that in and of itself not perhaps a serve? I say yes
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
I'm helping out with a Halloween drag show tonight and had totally forgotten about the whole costume thing. So I'll be going in a hoodie, ratty joggers, slippers with a giant mug so I can be author on a deadline 😂

A deadline is the most terrifying thing I know anyway!
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
If there is one thing I loathe more than anything about writing, it's timelines. In book timelines, in series timelines, in universe timelines - all of them are the utterly bane of my existence & I hate them!

(Signed someone who realised they've made yet another timeline mistake in this book. Fml)
October 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Now Available on Amazon: The Winger 💚

Looking for more MM rugby romance? The get The Winger now and meet the mulleted menace looking for his HEA.

Available on Kindle, KU, in audio & in paperback.
📖 Ebook: mybook.to/thewinger
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
I got my physical copy of the Soap's Journal zine today with all the gorgeous swag and it's all so beautiful I could cry 😭

@mildlimerence.bsky.social and Rune you created something so gorgeous and everyone involved absolutely smashed it! I'm obsessed 😍
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Now Available Direct: The Winger 💚

Are you ready to see the Knights' mulleted menace get his happily ever after? Because the The Winger is now live on my webstore!

📖 Direct Ebook: charlienovakshop.com
-- Includes exclusive NSFW artwork by @muepin.art that proves mullets are sexy!
October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
So The Winger, my next MM rugby romance, is out tomorrow on my webstore & if you pre-order/buy direct from me you'll get super spicy art included that proves mullets can look sexy AF! 🥵

Art by the fabulous @muepin.art

Pre-order direct here: charlienovakshop.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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lawsadrag.bsky.social
THIS MONTH! 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🏳️‍🌈💘💋

Join our trans rights cabaret, Leeds, 28th September!

Featuring amazing performances from local drag artists, explanations of the law affecting trans people, and fundraising for @goodlawproject.bsky.social's trans rights fund!

Book now:

www.eventbookings.com/b/event/law-...
Poster for Law's a Drag "F*** For Women Scotland" cabaret! 7-10pm, Sunday 28 September, Wharf Chambers, Leeds. QR Code can be scanned. Link to book tickets is in the Skeet itself too.
September 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social
28th September! THAT'S REAL SOON!

Come join us for a drag cabaret, with performances from amazing local artists, and some much needed clarity about trans rights and the law!

£5 tickets! Tickets online or at the door. Share, like, spread the news!

www.eventbookings.com/b/event/law-...
Law's a Drag:
Law's a Drag Presents:
www.eventbookings.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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ingloriousgigi.bsky.social
Just a reminder: Freydis Moon is not a Mexican author. They are a a white person pretending to be Latinx. Do not give them any money.

And yes they have a new book about to drop in the middle of Latinx heritage month.
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.

Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.

Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Haha sounds about right
September 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Just finished writing a (very belated) spicy bonus scene for my Patreon featuring Orlando, Charles, and Jude and it is like 99% filth 🥵🥵 Sweet filth. Praise-filled filth. Adoring filth.

But also there is a lot of c*m.
September 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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basil-mage.bsky.social
Bruh
Drawing if a tired puppy with the caption; "This too shall pass but like wtf"
September 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Out Now: THE NSFW PROMPTS 💜

Available exclusively at charlienovakshop.com

These short pieces of flash-fiction, originally written for my Patreon, are steamy snippets, allowing you to catch up with some your favourites as they explore a variety of kinks, talk dirty, and get filthy.
September 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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bbbengames.bsky.social
ATTENTION BRITAIN! 🇬🇧

The UK now has a petition to STOP CENSORSHIP by MasterCard and VISA of legal products!

This joins the Australian and Canadian petitions that are gaining momentum. Come on, let's get these signed! And spread the word!

The UK petition: petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
September 6, 2025 at 4:22 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
So, TikTok has pretty much shadowbanned my old account so I have a shiny new one with lots of gorgeous aesthetic posts and so many fun teasers for The Winger!

I'm super closer to 500 followers on there so come and join me at: www.tiktok.com/@charlienova...
September 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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risax.bsky.social
#SaveSpeech

🚨If you're in Europe, remember to contact your EU representatives to tell them you are OPPOSED to chat control.🚨

Even if your country's already against this, contact them anyway!

Contact your reps: fightchatcontrol.eu
Help stop Chat Control: www.patrick-breyer.de/en/posts/cha...
Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU
Learn about the EU Chat Control proposal and contact your representatives to protect digital privacy and encryption.
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August 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
Taking a break from my rugby romance tonight to write my current Patreon serial, which is set in an ice cream shop and today they're discussing the new tiramisu flavour they're testing. So now I really, really need some ice cream, just to make sure I get the vibes right.
August 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
I'm eyeball deep in writing Danny & Ezra's book and I'm so in love with them it's unreal.

They're funny, sweet, messy, and both struggling with various aspects of themselves, but they're also starting to help each other heal & bring out the best in the other. I can't wait for you to meet them! 🥰
August 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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eidyngray.scot
It's over - The Polari Prize has been halted for 2025.
Sunk by the decision to longlist a proudly anti-trans author.

Credit to the other longlisted authors who were willing to sacrifice award nomination to instead stand in solidarity with their community. This really meant something.
Polari is part of the LGBTQ+ writing and reading community and for fifteen years, trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary people have been part of that community - at our events, on our judging panels, on our long and short lists and among our prize winners. This commitment to inclusion remains unchanged. Polari is not and has never been a trans exclusionary organisation. These are not our values and we condemn all forms of transphobia. What was supposed to be a celebration of exceptional LGBTQ+ literature has been overshadowed by hurt and anger, which has been painful and distressing for all concerned and we apologize to everyone who has been affected. Many discussions have been undertaken over the last two weeks -with authors, judges, stakeholders, and funders - about the impacts and ramifications of the longlisting of John Boyne's novel and how we can learn from this experience and move forwards. We have decided as a result to pause the prize this year while we increase representation of trans and gender non-conforming judges on the panels for all the awards and undertake a governance and management review to include our aims and values and work to better support everyone within our LGBTQ+ Polari community. We have already secured strong representation for next year, which we will build on. We will also explore discussions about the tensions between the claims of freedom of expression and the need to create inclusive and supportive spaces in a world hostile to our trans community members and our community at large. We extend our heartfelt apologies to everyone affected this year, for the disappointment and despair this has caused. We acknowledge the ongoing support of the Polari community, everyone we have consulted, and our hugely supportive partners. We are a tiny operation that has run on goodwill and small pots of funding and sponsorship for 15 years and will endeavour to find a way forwards in good faith. Alt in prev Alt in prev
August 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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One Week Left To Get Delicious! 🥐

📖 Get the Delicious Anthology until 24th August
Find the ebook here: mybook.to/deliciousant...

Don't miss your last chance to help us raise money for some incredible charities.

All proceeds will be split between two UK LGBTQ+ charities: Switchboard & akt
August 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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sachacoward.bsky.social
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
charlienwrites.bsky.social
My little emo heart is happy, I'm going to see My Chemical Romance next year!!! 😭🖤
August 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM