Leslie Allen
@cozywitch.bsky.social
Author of SAILS OF BLACK AND BLOOD: THE REVENGE OF CAPTAIN VESSIA, out NOW!
Punk witch of a trans lady. Librarian. Autistic. I write murder gays on boats.
Unceded Mi'kma'ki. She/her |🍁| Fuck off with your A/I
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Punk witch of a trans lady. Librarian. Autistic. I write murder gays on boats.
Unceded Mi'kma'ki. She/her |🍁| Fuck off with your A/I
linktr.ee/leslieiswriting
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ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Halcon was amazing, but also exhausting, and taking the time after to rest and recuperate has made itself become a necessity
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Halcon was amazing, but also exhausting, and taking the time after to rest and recuperate has made itself become a necessity
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
Middle of day 3 at #hal-con from my (sold out!!!) booth with @catrector.com !
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Middle of day 3 at #hal-con from my (sold out!!!) booth with @catrector.com !
Going live @ Halcon in half an hour!
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Going live @ Halcon in half an hour!
My dad explained it best, after a couple years he said "You're still you, just the happiest I've ever seen you."
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Same bitch, just figured out joy
How do you explain what happened to your past self once you transitioned?
Are they dead? Alive within you? Never alive in the first place? Or something else entirely?
Are they dead? Alive within you? Never alive in the first place? Or something else entirely?
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
My dad explained it best, after a couple years he said "You're still you, just the happiest I've ever seen you."
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Hal-Con is less than a week away! And you can find me and @catrector.com at table I7! Come say hi, get books signed, and go see some amazing panels!
Can't wait!!! ^.^
Can't wait!!! ^.^
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hal-Con is less than a week away! And you can find me and @catrector.com at table I7! Come say hi, get books signed, and go see some amazing panels!
Can't wait!!! ^.^
Can't wait!!! ^.^
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Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
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I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
October 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
October 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
It's Canadian Library Workers day! As a branch clerk myself, I'm celebrating my small rural library that continues to endure challenges, and continuing to provide services for a community that values it so much. Without it, they don't have public internet, computer access, heck for some it's *power*
Happy Canadian Library Workers Day, pals! No one will recognize it, as usual. But I see you, and I’m thankful for your skills, solidarity, mentorship, and camaraderie.
Canadian Library Workers Day 2025 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia...
October 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It's Canadian Library Workers day! As a branch clerk myself, I'm celebrating my small rural library that continues to endure challenges, and continuing to provide services for a community that values it so much. Without it, they don't have public internet, computer access, heck for some it's *power*
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@kodyisover.com's Keeping Time is a constant inspiration; as are @planetx.bsky.social's Galaxy, @zoewithasword.bsky.social's Blade Maidens, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social's Vela Redmane, @catarinreads.bsky.social's and @cozywitch.bsky.social's hot vampires, and @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social's work ethic
Hey let's try something different today.
Let's start a thread where we shout out a trans person on Bluesky who's inspired you or made a difference in your life.
Let's start a thread where we shout out a trans person on Bluesky who's inspired you or made a difference in your life.
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@kodyisover.com's Keeping Time is a constant inspiration; as are @planetx.bsky.social's Galaxy, @zoewithasword.bsky.social's Blade Maidens, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social's Vela Redmane, @catarinreads.bsky.social's and @cozywitch.bsky.social's hot vampires, and @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social's work ethic
I just finished a book that annoyed the ever living hells out of me the entire way, but the writing was good enough to keep me going until the end, and I'm so *conflicted*
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I just finished a book that annoyed the ever living hells out of me the entire way, but the writing was good enough to keep me going until the end, and I'm so *conflicted*
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
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October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I got cover updates for my newest book on the way, I'm tabling at my regions biggest convention in a month, I got a 2$ an hour raise, I'm a finalist in a book award, like, I'm having a lot of good things happening despite the terrors and sickness and state of the world!
Trans people, I am once again asking you—nay, begging you—to share something good that is going on in your lives right now!
I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!
I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I got cover updates for my newest book on the way, I'm tabling at my regions biggest convention in a month, I got a 2$ an hour raise, I'm a finalist in a book award, like, I'm having a lot of good things happening despite the terrors and sickness and state of the world!
Finally back at work, and finally back at writing and editting! It feels so good to be back in the swing of things!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Finally back at work, and finally back at writing and editting! It feels so good to be back in the swing of things!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
I have been sick with covid for a *week* and I'm still sleeping like the dead every time I so much as lay my head down. I would like this to stop so I can get back to work please. *Pleaaaaaaaase* I have so much to do
October 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I have been sick with covid for a *week* and I'm still sleeping like the dead every time I so much as lay my head down. I would like this to stop so I can get back to work please. *Pleaaaaaaaase* I have so much to do
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QUEER VAMPIRE BOOKS
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
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October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
QUEER VAMPIRE BOOKS
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Words can't do justice to what these books mean to me and I can't wait for you all to see what Cat has in store! I mean heck, look at this cover! You knowwwwwww you're about to get a fun time with this cover. ^.^
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Words can't do justice to what these books mean to me and I can't wait for you all to see what Cat has in store! I mean heck, look at this cover! You knowwwwwww you're about to get a fun time with this cover. ^.^
Reposted by Leslie Allen
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
There's so many good books in this!!! (Including mine!) ^.^
It's still September, just about, but it's always time to read queer books. If you're looking to read more books featuring sapphic and lesbian characters, then here are 15 SFF books by indie authors to celebrate Sapphic September:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-books-for...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-books-for...
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
There's so many good books in this!!! (Including mine!) ^.^
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Very, very soon, I get to show you the cover for Learning To Bleed by the very talented @scherville.com
I'm always excited about cover reveals but I think this is one you're going to ✨eat right up✨
(that was a vampire joke, laugh 😘)
I'm always excited about cover reveals but I think this is one you're going to ✨eat right up✨
(that was a vampire joke, laugh 😘)
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Very, very soon, I get to show you the cover for Learning To Bleed by the very talented @scherville.com
I'm always excited about cover reveals but I think this is one you're going to ✨eat right up✨
(that was a vampire joke, laugh 😘)
I'm always excited about cover reveals but I think this is one you're going to ✨eat right up✨
(that was a vampire joke, laugh 😘)
I have never been this sick in my life, after years of fucking avoiding COVID, it finally got us circa an visiting in-law
And just. This is fucking *awful*. Never stop masking, going to mask more than fucking zorro
And just. This is fucking *awful*. Never stop masking, going to mask more than fucking zorro
September 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I have never been this sick in my life, after years of fucking avoiding COVID, it finally got us circa an visiting in-law
And just. This is fucking *awful*. Never stop masking, going to mask more than fucking zorro
And just. This is fucking *awful*. Never stop masking, going to mask more than fucking zorro
Someone asked me what my books were all about this morning, and my four-nights-on-basically-no-sleep brain nearly supplied the answer of "If Evanescence was queer and allowed to murder people" and I have no idea where that sleep deprived thought came from but I don't think it's wrong
September 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Someone asked me what my books were all about this morning, and my four-nights-on-basically-no-sleep brain nearly supplied the answer of "If Evanescence was queer and allowed to murder people" and I have no idea where that sleep deprived thought came from but I don't think it's wrong
Welllllllll isn't this a facinating idea. 👀
Introducing TriCon! ✨May 15-17, 2026 in Kjipuktuk | #Halifax. Celebrating spec fic, we couldn't be prouder to have @amalelmohtar.com @englelaird.bsky.social and @kurestinarmada.bsky.social joining us as our Guests of Honour. Earlybird tickets available now! 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/tricon-the...
September 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Welllllllll isn't this a facinating idea. 👀