Patrick Lenton
@patricklenton.bsky.social
(He/him) freelance writer and editor. Author of some books.
My debut novel ‘In Spite of You’ out in 2025.
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My debut novel ‘In Spite of You’ out in 2025.
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://heterosexualnonsense.substack.com/
Read my articles:
https://linktr.ee/patricklenton
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Patrick Lenton
@patricklenton.bsky.social
· Jul 31
Hooray! Today is release day of my debut novel, a queer rom-com called In Spite of You. I’m very excited and happy. You should go buy it and help a special boy
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Always worth reading @patricklenton.bsky.social but this metaphor in particular is perfect
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Always worth reading @patricklenton.bsky.social but this metaphor in particular is perfect
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@patricklenton.bsky.social on what a recent dating trend reveals is missing in modern romance.
Precious Banter — Kill Your Darlings
Patrick Lenton: A recent dating trend reveals what’s missing in modern romance.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:48 AM
@patricklenton.bsky.social on what a recent dating trend reveals is missing in modern romance.
I’m almost through season 10 of greys anatomy now, and recently I found myself feeling really anxious about being a surgeon until I remembered I am not one
February 12, 2026 at 7:37 AM
I’m almost through season 10 of greys anatomy now, and recently I found myself feeling really anxious about being a surgeon until I remembered I am not one
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I have to “print something” which is basically impossible. Why do I suffer
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I have to “print something” which is basically impossible. Why do I suffer
Journos, what do we use for news aggregation these days? I used to have RSS feeds and tweekdeck columns, but neither work anymore
February 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Journos, what do we use for news aggregation these days? I used to have RSS feeds and tweekdeck columns, but neither work anymore
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“Lamestream understands that journalists in the Canberra press gallery have been briefed on the visit but asked not to report on it.”
Incredible.
Incredible.
Exclusive: Israeli President to Make Official Australian Parliamentary Visit
The official parliamentary visit has not been made public by either the Australian or Israeli governments.
www.lamestream.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 AM
“Lamestream understands that journalists in the Canberra press gallery have been briefed on the visit but asked not to report on it.”
Incredible.
Incredible.
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Open your Harry Dresden pickles & join lady nerd @alicefraser.bsky.social & aquatic troper @patricklenton.bsky.social discuss Encino Man (no joke), kitchen sink mythology, the erasure of desperately horny lady nerds, & stand-near-him/her/they courtship rituals. Meow! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Urban Fantasy, Fish Out of Water Tropes, and Giving up Waiting for a Next Instalment | Realms Unknown
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February 6, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Open your Harry Dresden pickles & join lady nerd @alicefraser.bsky.social & aquatic troper @patricklenton.bsky.social discuss Encino Man (no joke), kitchen sink mythology, the erasure of desperately horny lady nerds, & stand-near-him/her/they courtship rituals. Meow! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
There simply has to be a better way to do this headline
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
There simply has to be a better way to do this headline
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I'm so proud, only three re-reads for the month. Of the new-to-me books, highlights were In Spite of You by @patricklenton.bsky.social and Snake-Eater by @tkingfisher.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:50 AM
I'm so proud, only three re-reads for the month. Of the new-to-me books, highlights were In Spite of You by @patricklenton.bsky.social and Snake-Eater by @tkingfisher.com
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I wish I was a noble in Bridgerton, so all my concerns were about clothes and not knowing what orgasms are
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
I wish I was a noble in Bridgerton, so all my concerns were about clothes and not knowing what orgasms are
I am SO excited about this!
This week’s @realmsunknown.bsky.social subgenre deep dive is Urban Fantasy with the glorious @patricklenton.bsky.social. Tell me your favourite Urban Fantasies! Books! TV! MOvies! games! Comics! Anime! recommend away!
January 31, 2026 at 10:19 AM
I am SO excited about this!
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So QAnon spent years spreading conspiracy theories that the government was run by a cabal of elite pedophiles and it turns out they supported the actual cabal of elite pedophiles to get into power and destroy democracy.
January 30, 2026 at 11:05 PM
So QAnon spent years spreading conspiracy theories that the government was run by a cabal of elite pedophiles and it turns out they supported the actual cabal of elite pedophiles to get into power and destroy democracy.
In Australia it’s not called “twink death” it’s moving into your golden gaytime
January 31, 2026 at 10:05 AM
In Australia it’s not called “twink death” it’s moving into your golden gaytime
I wrote about dungeons and dragons becoming more important as a social function as I get older for @australia.theguardian.com
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I don’t like organised fun, but Dungeons and Dragons is my shining nerdy light amid the darkness | Patrick Lenton
I travel to my friend’s house with a bag of dice and other strange accoutrements that, in an 80s teen film, would lead to me being thrown into a dumpster. I love it
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January 29, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I wrote about dungeons and dragons becoming more important as a social function as I get older for @australia.theguardian.com
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In Spite of You by @patricklenton.bsky.social is an hilarious queer revenge romance set in Australia.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
In Spite of You by @patricklenton.bsky.social is an hilarious queer revenge romance set in Australia.
The rook series are some of my favourite books ever
The Daniel O'Malley (The Rook) and Vivian Shaw (Dr Greta van Helsing) books already mentioned are great. Olivie Blake's Atlas series?
January 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The rook series are some of my favourite books ever
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Also Australian-authored: Luke Arnold's Fetch Phillips series, starting with Last Smile in Sunder City (2020). Author played Long John Silver in 'Black Sails', so there's multiple levels of international success going on there.
January 27, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Also Australian-authored: Luke Arnold's Fetch Phillips series, starting with Last Smile in Sunder City (2020). Author played Long John Silver in 'Black Sails', so there's multiple levels of international success going on there.
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Maybe Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo?
January 27, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Maybe Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo?
I need some help book folk, for an article. Can anyone give me any recent successful urban fantasy books, kinda in the vein of Rivers of London? BONUS points if queer.
January 27, 2026 at 5:13 AM
I need some help book folk, for an article. Can anyone give me any recent successful urban fantasy books, kinda in the vein of Rivers of London? BONUS points if queer.
If action films have taught me anything, it’s to never die after letting my child follow in my career footsteps
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 AM
If action films have taught me anything, it’s to never die after letting my child follow in my career footsteps
Slightly more expensive pants
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Slightly more expensive pants
I don’t enjoy the taste of crabs but I eat them all the time. Why? As revenge for Amelia Earhart
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
I don’t enjoy the taste of crabs but I eat them all the time. Why? As revenge for Amelia Earhart