Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now!
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
Scottish writer/editor. Queer AF. Terrible workaholic.
PhD student in Creative Writing. Cinema Worms podcast co-host. She/they
Repped: @lzats.bsky.social (literary) Kim Yau at Echo Lake (film/TV)
Bae: @pegasusunder.bsky.social
www.lindzmcleod.co.uk
PhD student in Creative Writing. Cinema Worms podcast co-host. She/they
Repped: @lzats.bsky.social (literary) Kim Yau at Echo Lake (film/TV)
Bae: @pegasusunder.bsky.social
www.lindzmcleod.co.uk
Pinned
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
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Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
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I am reading this right now and it is a delight!
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
February 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I am reading this right now and it is a delight!
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I LOVE this book!!! Reimaginings of Austen characters aren't really my thing but I gave this one a chance because a friend recommended it and I'm SO GLAD I did. It's so sexy and full of yearning, and Lindz's take on Charlotte is perfect.
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I LOVE this book!!! Reimaginings of Austen characters aren't really my thing but I gave this one a chance because a friend recommended it and I'm SO GLAD I did. It's so sexy and full of yearning, and Lindz's take on Charlotte is perfect.
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Is good book
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
February 7, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Is good book
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@lindzmcleod.bsky.social Is a treasure. Thank you for supporting a little bookstore trying to bring kissing books to the people.
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social Is a treasure. Thank you for supporting a little bookstore trying to bring kissing books to the people.
If you're in #Seattle, you should swing by the absolutely gorgeous Beguiled Books and grab yourself a signed copy of The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet (and a limited edition bookmark) while stocks last!
Tis the season to buy ALL the kissing books!
Tis the season to buy ALL the kissing books!
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social Is a treasure. Thank you for supporting a little bookstore trying to bring kissing books to the people.
February 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
If you're in #Seattle, you should swing by the absolutely gorgeous Beguiled Books and grab yourself a signed copy of The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet (and a limited edition bookmark) while stocks last!
Tis the season to buy ALL the kissing books!
Tis the season to buy ALL the kissing books!
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Today is Jane Austen's 250th birthday! If you wish there'd been queer characters in the originals, check out my Austentatious series, beginning with THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET.
I murdered Mr Collins off in the first line so that Charlotte Lucas can have a 2nd chance at happiness. (thread)
I murdered Mr Collins off in the first line so that Charlotte Lucas can have a 2nd chance at happiness. (thread)
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today is Jane Austen's 250th birthday! If you wish there'd been queer characters in the originals, check out my Austentatious series, beginning with THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET.
I murdered Mr Collins off in the first line so that Charlotte Lucas can have a 2nd chance at happiness. (thread)
I murdered Mr Collins off in the first line so that Charlotte Lucas can have a 2nd chance at happiness. (thread)
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Less than a year in print and this bad girl already has 1000 ratings on Goodreads! #books #janeausten
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
"After procuring several fervent assurances that his wife would apologize sincerely and deeply for his absence from Rosings that evening, Mr Collins reluctantly died."
Brain: I've had a Great Big Series Idea
Me: no, we have to focus on the PhD
Brain: but it's so sexy!! and witchy!! and marketable!!
Me: we don't have time to—
Me: how sexy?
Brain: REALLY SEXY
Me: whisper it to me
Brain *whispering*
Me: son of a...
Me: okay where can we find space in the calendar
Me: no, we have to focus on the PhD
Brain: but it's so sexy!! and witchy!! and marketable!!
Me: we don't have time to—
Me: how sexy?
Brain: REALLY SEXY
Me: whisper it to me
Brain *whispering*
Me: son of a...
Me: okay where can we find space in the calendar
a woman in a black dress is saying it 's showtime !
ALT: a woman in a black dress is saying it 's showtime !
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February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Brain: I've had a Great Big Series Idea
Me: no, we have to focus on the PhD
Brain: but it's so sexy!! and witchy!! and marketable!!
Me: we don't have time to—
Me: how sexy?
Brain: REALLY SEXY
Me: whisper it to me
Brain *whispering*
Me: son of a...
Me: okay where can we find space in the calendar
Me: no, we have to focus on the PhD
Brain: but it's so sexy!! and witchy!! and marketable!!
Me: we don't have time to—
Me: how sexy?
Brain: REALLY SEXY
Me: whisper it to me
Brain *whispering*
Me: son of a...
Me: okay where can we find space in the calendar
You are DEFINITELY going to want to check out this extremely cool, Valentines-themed Writing The Occult event!
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
You are DEFINITELY going to want to check out this extremely cool, Valentines-themed Writing The Occult event!
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The bouquet is in hand; the champagne’s on ice. But why are the roses black? And who thought a cemetery was the perfect date location?
(Us, actually, but anyway.)
The stage is set for a very special Valentine’s Day in 2026, as Writing the Occult tackles the different worlds of love and death. 🧵⬇️
(Us, actually, but anyway.)
The stage is set for a very special Valentine’s Day in 2026, as Writing the Occult tackles the different worlds of love and death. 🧵⬇️
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The bouquet is in hand; the champagne’s on ice. But why are the roses black? And who thought a cemetery was the perfect date location?
(Us, actually, but anyway.)
The stage is set for a very special Valentine’s Day in 2026, as Writing the Occult tackles the different worlds of love and death. 🧵⬇️
(Us, actually, but anyway.)
The stage is set for a very special Valentine’s Day in 2026, as Writing the Occult tackles the different worlds of love and death. 🧵⬇️
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"It’s hell living on the back of prey." 🩸🐇
New fiction today by @jordankurella.com: "Unsettled Nature"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
New fiction today by @jordankurella.com: "Unsettled Nature"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
"It’s hell living on the back of prey." 🩸🐇
New fiction today by @jordankurella.com: "Unsettled Nature"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
New fiction today by @jordankurella.com: "Unsettled Nature"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
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A small selection from my Best of the Century movies—my taste is impeccable, fight me in real life.
51. Aftersun 2022
52. Challengers 2024
53. Anomalisa 2015
54. Weapons 2025
55. A Quiet Place 2018
56. Train to Busan 2016
57. Passages 2023
52. Challengers 2024
53. Anomalisa 2015
54. Weapons 2025
55. A Quiet Place 2018
56. Train to Busan 2016
57. Passages 2023
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A small selection from my Best of the Century movies—my taste is impeccable, fight me in real life.
A small selection from my Best of the Century movies—my taste is impeccable, fight me in real life.
51. Aftersun 2022
52. Challengers 2024
53. Anomalisa 2015
54. Weapons 2025
55. A Quiet Place 2018
56. Train to Busan 2016
57. Passages 2023
52. Challengers 2024
53. Anomalisa 2015
54. Weapons 2025
55. A Quiet Place 2018
56. Train to Busan 2016
57. Passages 2023
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A small selection from my Best of the Century movies—my taste is impeccable, fight me in real life.
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Please do check out the video of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social best films, but here is a teaser of the 62-40....you'll have to watch the video to see the top 40!
LONG LIVE CINEMA WORMS!
41. A Different Man 2024
42. Men 2022
43. Nickel Boys 2024
44. Get Out 2017
45. Anatomy of a Fall 2023
LONG LIVE CINEMA WORMS!
41. A Different Man 2024
42. Men 2022
43. Nickel Boys 2024
44. Get Out 2017
45. Anatomy of a Fall 2023
February 4, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Please do check out the video of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social best films, but here is a teaser of the 62-40....you'll have to watch the video to see the top 40!
LONG LIVE CINEMA WORMS!
41. A Different Man 2024
42. Men 2022
43. Nickel Boys 2024
44. Get Out 2017
45. Anatomy of a Fall 2023
LONG LIVE CINEMA WORMS!
41. A Different Man 2024
42. Men 2022
43. Nickel Boys 2024
44. Get Out 2017
45. Anatomy of a Fall 2023
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Wondering what #movies have been out lately? Want to join in the #Oscars buzz but don't know where to start?
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Cinema Worms reviews HAMNET and NO OTHER CHOICE
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February 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Garbage
The Pretenders
Skunk Anansie
Blondie
The Gossip
The Pretenders
Skunk Anansie
Blondie
The Gossip
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen with WOMEN lead singers:
PJ Harvey
Joan Jett
Les Butcherettes
Letters To Cleo
Concrete Blonde
PJ Harvey
Joan Jett
Les Butcherettes
Letters To Cleo
Concrete Blonde
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen with WOMEN lead singers:
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Cocteau Twins
Belly
Chelsea Wolfe
Emma Ruth Rundle
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Cocteau Twins
Belly
Chelsea Wolfe
Emma Ruth Rundle
February 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Garbage
The Pretenders
Skunk Anansie
Blondie
The Gossip
The Pretenders
Skunk Anansie
Blondie
The Gossip
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We're grateful for all the buzz - Ex Partum by @slashnburnett.bsky.social, watch this space for pre-order information, starting in March. #BookSky
February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
We're grateful for all the buzz - Ex Partum by @slashnburnett.bsky.social, watch this space for pre-order information, starting in March. #BookSky
"It is said historically that a woman can be fascinated with a piece of cheese, and in the same manner, a man can be attracted by a predatory bird perching on your arm—singles out there, take note. Take a hawk to the clurrrb."
Wondering what #movies have been out lately? Want to join in the #Oscars buzz but don't know where to start?
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Cinema Worms reviews HAMNET and NO OTHER CHOICE
open.spotify.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
"It is said historically that a woman can be fascinated with a piece of cheese, and in the same manner, a man can be attracted by a predatory bird perching on your arm—singles out there, take note. Take a hawk to the clurrrb."
Wondering what #movies have been out lately? Want to join in the #Oscars buzz but don't know where to start?
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Join the Cinema Worms while we discuss two recent #films: tasty yet tragic chum to award sharks HAMNET 🦅🎭, and NO OTHER CHOICE, where unemployment is—quite literally—murder 🪣👔 #filmsky
Cinema Worms reviews HAMNET and NO OTHER CHOICE
open.spotify.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Here is the first piece in this years #Oscars #BestPicture Poster Series.
(My 14th Year doing it!!!)
First up is Marty Supreme
Dir: Josh Safdie
#AcademyAwards
#MartySupreme
#Oscars2026
(My 14th Year doing it!!!)
First up is Marty Supreme
Dir: Josh Safdie
#AcademyAwards
#MartySupreme
#Oscars2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Here is the first piece in this years #Oscars #BestPicture Poster Series.
(My 14th Year doing it!!!)
First up is Marty Supreme
Dir: Josh Safdie
#AcademyAwards
#MartySupreme
#Oscars2026
(My 14th Year doing it!!!)
First up is Marty Supreme
Dir: Josh Safdie
#AcademyAwards
#MartySupreme
#Oscars2026
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Hey #writers, who'd be up for doing a workshop to raise some funds for Minnesota charities? @alexpenname.bsky.social and I are putting something together.
Repost and spread the word, please!
Repost and spread the word, please!
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Hey #writers, who'd be up for doing a workshop to raise some funds for Minnesota charities? @alexpenname.bsky.social and I are putting something together.
Repost and spread the word, please!
Repost and spread the word, please!
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If you're hyped for the forthcoming Francesca storyline in #bridgerton and need more sapphic historical stories to tide you over until then, may I recommend my books in the meantime—the sweet & romantic THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET and the funny & sexy THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY!
January 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM
If you're hyped for the forthcoming Francesca storyline in #bridgerton and need more sapphic historical stories to tide you over until then, may I recommend my books in the meantime—the sweet & romantic THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET and the funny & sexy THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY!
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This didn't take me 2 hours....
Z made a #heatedrivalry fan video (to a German pop banger I used to love) and I am going to need the graphic novel of this version STAT thank you please
BOYS \o/
BOYS \o/
Heated Rivalry (Fan Edit) - "Boys" by B.O.N.
YouTube video by Z. K. A.
youtu.be
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
This didn't take me 2 hours....