Polenth Blake
@polenth.bsky.social
Fantasy and science fiction writer/artist with a tendency towards ecology and quietly strange things. Keeper of invertebrates and fish. Enjoys walking simulators and Second Life. Multiply marginalised.
Website: http://www.polenthblake.com
Website: http://www.polenthblake.com
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Polenth Blake
@polenth.bsky.social
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WERECOCKROACH has an aroace agender lead, aliens and gentle vibes. Friendship focused.
www.polenthblake.com/words/cockro...
EVERYDAY ALIENS is a flash fiction collection about weird aliens. Often experimental.
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
#PrideBookFair #QueerBookSky #BookSky #Pride
www.polenthblake.com/words/cockro...
EVERYDAY ALIENS is a flash fiction collection about weird aliens. Often experimental.
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
#PrideBookFair #QueerBookSky #BookSky #Pride
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I talk about 🌈📚 Everyday Aliens by @polenth.bsky.social on Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/profiterole-...
or on Dreamwidth: profiterole-reads.dreamwidth.org/144253.html
or on Dreamwidth: profiterole-reads.dreamwidth.org/144253.html
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I talk about 🌈📚 Everyday Aliens by @polenth.bsky.social on Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/profiterole-...
or on Dreamwidth: profiterole-reads.dreamwidth.org/144253.html
or on Dreamwidth: profiterole-reads.dreamwidth.org/144253.html
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Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
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November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Edited a couple of chapters and have a rough version of the next video, so I'm getting stuff done.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Edited a couple of chapters and have a rough version of the next video, so I'm getting stuff done.
I did some filming and it actually went pretty smoothly. I didn't have to constantly redo stuff. Time for a break and food.
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I did some filming and it actually went pretty smoothly. I didn't have to constantly redo stuff. Time for a break and food.
I've hit 100 subscribers on YouTube! It's nice to see things moving again. www.youtube.com/@Polenth
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I've hit 100 subscribers on YouTube! It's nice to see things moving again. www.youtube.com/@Polenth
Working on Werecockroach sequel edits again. I took a bit of a break, as I decided to aim for a next year release. Gives me more time to think about some of the stuff.
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Working on Werecockroach sequel edits again. I took a bit of a break, as I decided to aim for a next year release. Gives me more time to think about some of the stuff.
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Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
I've booked all the grocery delivery slots for the rest of the year. Last thing left is booking a flu jab and then I can focus on other stuff for a bit.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I've booked all the grocery delivery slots for the rest of the year. Last thing left is booking a flu jab and then I can focus on other stuff for a bit.
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I have a book launch today, and because I like making lists of books and talking about other people's books, here are some OTHER book launches now and coming up!
Threading~
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Threading~
📚😍📚
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I have a book launch today, and because I like making lists of books and talking about other people's books, here are some OTHER book launches now and coming up!
Threading~
📚😍📚
Threading~
📚😍📚
I have a new ASMR video with Hallowe'en decorations! No talking, only sounds. No skulls were harmed for this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTS...
Halloween Decorations ASMR
YouTube video by Polenth Blake
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I have a new ASMR video with Hallowe'en decorations! No talking, only sounds. No skulls were harmed for this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTS...
It's been a busy time with Hallowe'en. We had a meal, carved a pumpkin, and watched the new Superman (which is much more classic superhero stuff than previous attempts).
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's been a busy time with Hallowe'en. We had a meal, carved a pumpkin, and watched the new Superman (which is much more classic superhero stuff than previous attempts).
I got my covid booster. Less metal taste this time, more joint issues. I'm editing a video and not doing much else.
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I got my covid booster. Less metal taste this time, more joint issues. I'm editing a video and not doing much else.
I watched the new Fantastic 4 and enjoyed it, even if there was no "to me my board" going on. There was some space surfing though.
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I watched the new Fantastic 4 and enjoyed it, even if there was no "to me my board" going on. There was some space surfing though.
I tried a cheesecake kit today, which turned out fine. I often have butter left after baking (as I only really use it for baking) so these kits could be an easy way to use it up. This seems like a good excuse for a cheesecake anyway.
October 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I tried a cheesecake kit today, which turned out fine. I often have butter left after baking (as I only really use it for baking) so these kits could be an easy way to use it up. This seems like a good excuse for a cheesecake anyway.
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Remember that marker drawing of the cockroach coat of arms I did earlier this year? It was awful. Anyway I redid it as a collage using junk mail, old craft paper, fabric, and paint. And duct tape for the order name. I'm quite proud of it actually! I'm even gonna tag it #art and #insects
October 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In other news, family got me a UV torch and I'm testing all the things to see what glows.
October 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
In other news, family got me a UV torch and I'm testing all the things to see what glows.
It's #AceWeek and I'm aroace and write quietly strange speculative fiction! The most obviously asexual one is Werecockroach, featuring an aroace lead. The focus is on friendship/found family rather than romance. www.polenthblake.com/words/cockro...
Polenth's Nothing: Words: Books: Werecockroach
Werecockroach - A science fantasy novella by Polenth Blake.
www.polenthblake.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's #AceWeek and I'm aroace and write quietly strange speculative fiction! The most obviously asexual one is Werecockroach, featuring an aroace lead. The focus is on friendship/found family rather than romance. www.polenthblake.com/words/cockro...
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3 and a half years of isopod rolling down big hills!
Isopod is finally coming out tomorrow!
store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...
Isopod is finally coming out tomorrow!
store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
3 and a half years of isopod rolling down big hills!
Isopod is finally coming out tomorrow!
store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...
Isopod is finally coming out tomorrow!
store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...
Many people followed me from a trans starter pack. So that nobody regrets their "follow all" life choices, I use Bluesky to talk about projects and daily things. I write speculative fiction, keep invertebrates and fish, and tap on objects for YouTube. I'm aroace. The only spice here will be in food.
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Many people followed me from a trans starter pack. So that nobody regrets their "follow all" life choices, I use Bluesky to talk about projects and daily things. I write speculative fiction, keep invertebrates and fish, and tap on objects for YouTube. I'm aroace. The only spice here will be in food.
Werecockroach: Toast and tea. Hissing cockroaches don't really have a scent (some cockroaches use scent for defence, but hissers have armour, spikes and hiss).
Everyday Aliens: Honey. The nearest you can get to soaking it in alien nectar.
Sunstruck: Chocolate for Ari. Cleaning products for Ben.
Everyday Aliens: Honey. The nearest you can get to soaking it in alien nectar.
Sunstruck: Chocolate for Ari. Cleaning products for Ben.
What would *your* book smell like if you engaged in a mega weirdo scented pages promotional campaign?
October 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Werecockroach: Toast and tea. Hissing cockroaches don't really have a scent (some cockroaches use scent for defence, but hissers have armour, spikes and hiss).
Everyday Aliens: Honey. The nearest you can get to soaking it in alien nectar.
Sunstruck: Chocolate for Ari. Cleaning products for Ben.
Everyday Aliens: Honey. The nearest you can get to soaking it in alien nectar.
Sunstruck: Chocolate for Ari. Cleaning products for Ben.
It sounded like a banshee screaming outside. Not a fox. Possibly a car. I'm sure everything is fine.
October 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It sounded like a banshee screaming outside. Not a fox. Possibly a car. I'm sure everything is fine.
I got new hand covers/fingerless gloves today for filming. They're the cotton sort people use for hand protection. I have vein damage now, so it means I won't need to worry about that when I film and they come in fun colours.
October 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I got new hand covers/fingerless gloves today for filming. They're the cotton sort people use for hand protection. I have vein damage now, so it means I won't need to worry about that when I film and they come in fun colours.
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This has been so long in the making. A story queer love, video games, a creepy village, toxic friends and a lot of hope.
Go grab a copy.
Go grab a copy.
About last night… absolutely pinching myself after my incredible launch party @gaystheword.bsky.social which has always been a special place from when I first moved to London 16 years ago.
Signed copies available in store or through Gay’s The Word www.gaystheword.co.uk/product-page... website!
Signed copies available in store or through Gay’s The Word www.gaystheword.co.uk/product-page... website!
October 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
This has been so long in the making. A story queer love, video games, a creepy village, toxic friends and a lot of hope.
Go grab a copy.
Go grab a copy.
YouTube just jump scared me by autodubbing soft spoken Spanish into loud American English. I so hate that feature.
October 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
YouTube just jump scared me by autodubbing soft spoken Spanish into loud American English. I so hate that feature.
I got my first chocolate apples of the season!
October 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM
I got my first chocolate apples of the season!