Polis Loizou 🦊
@polisloizou.bsky.social
Writer, performer, storyteller, both bi and curious • A GOOD YEAR (Fairlight Moderns) 📚 • East Med to East Mids 🇨🇾🇬🇧 (he/him)
http://linktr.ee/polisloizou
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It's finally coming to London! 🇨🇾
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
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Valentine is also the patron saint of epileptics 🧠! (and beekeepers! 🐝)
For more info on epilepsy:
epilepsysociety.org.uk
@amepilepsysoc.bsky.social
For more info on epilepsy:
epilepsysociety.org.uk
@amepilepsysoc.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Valentine is also the patron saint of epileptics 🧠! (and beekeepers! 🐝)
For more info on epilepsy:
epilepsysociety.org.uk
@amepilepsysoc.bsky.social
For more info on epilepsy:
epilepsysociety.org.uk
@amepilepsysoc.bsky.social
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Roses are Red: The Sinister Side of #Valentine’s Day Folklore by @icysedgwick.bsky.social
folklorethursday.com/folklife/ros...
folklorethursday.com/folklife/ros...
February 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Roses are Red: The Sinister Side of #Valentine’s Day Folklore by @icysedgwick.bsky.social
folklorethursday.com/folklife/ros...
folklorethursday.com/folklife/ros...
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The Human #Heart in the Middle Ages and the Practice of Ablation – or Treatment of the Dead for #Valentine’s Day
by #RandiSamuelson-Brown
folklorethursday.com/folklife/tre...
by #RandiSamuelson-Brown
folklorethursday.com/folklife/tre...
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The Human #Heart in the Middle Ages and the Practice of Ablation – or Treatment of the Dead for #Valentine’s Day
by #RandiSamuelson-Brown
folklorethursday.com/folklife/tre...
by #RandiSamuelson-Brown
folklorethursday.com/folklife/tre...
Do transphobes have a "shoot self in the foot" kink or something?
Due to the forthcoming exclusion of trans women from the WI, WI groups around the country are now closing.
Due to the forthcoming exclusion of trans women from the WI, WI groups around the country are now closing.
On Tuesday my WI all decided to resign and close rather than stay. This is ridiculous. 🏳️⚧️
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Do transphobes have a "shoot self in the foot" kink or something?
Due to the forthcoming exclusion of trans women from the WI, WI groups around the country are now closing.
Due to the forthcoming exclusion of trans women from the WI, WI groups around the country are now closing.
Husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day but because I'm going to be away for a week, I made him a parting gift of a Persian love cake*. I couldn't get rose petals to sprinkle on top. 💔 (Recipe by Yasmin Khan.)
*Made with almonds, cardamom, rose and lemon.
*Made with almonds, cardamom, rose and lemon.
February 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day but because I'm going to be away for a week, I made him a parting gift of a Persian love cake*. I couldn't get rose petals to sprinkle on top. 💔 (Recipe by Yasmin Khan.)
*Made with almonds, cardamom, rose and lemon.
*Made with almonds, cardamom, rose and lemon.
I saw Yorkshire Barbie and I was whelmed.
February 14, 2026 at 8:52 AM
I saw Yorkshire Barbie and I was whelmed.
My favourite thing about "Wuthering Heights" was how Heathcliff coming back as a Beatle made Isabella cross-stitch an ejaculating penis.
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
My favourite thing about "Wuthering Heights" was how Heathcliff coming back as a Beatle made Isabella cross-stitch an ejaculating penis.
Oh, you like me? That's* a funny way of showing it.
*not giving me money
*not giving me money
February 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Oh, you like me? That's* a funny way of showing it.
*not giving me money
*not giving me money
Why are applications forms all long and stupid
February 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Why are applications forms all long and stupid
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm going to this show
How about you?
💖
Feel the L-O-V-E with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra this summer as we celebrate the one and only Nat King Cole.
www.downforthecount.co.uk/live-dates/c...
Violets are blue
I'm going to this show
How about you?
💖
Feel the L-O-V-E with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra this summer as we celebrate the one and only Nat King Cole.
www.downforthecount.co.uk/live-dates/c...
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm going to this show
How about you?
💖
Feel the L-O-V-E with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra this summer as we celebrate the one and only Nat King Cole.
www.downforthecount.co.uk/live-dates/c...
Violets are blue
I'm going to this show
How about you?
💖
Feel the L-O-V-E with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra this summer as we celebrate the one and only Nat King Cole.
www.downforthecount.co.uk/live-dates/c...
Not enough of you have checked in on me after this traumatic incident.
That frisson of excitement when the house lights go down because the show's about to start, and the elderly man next to you says, "Right. Shoes off."
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Not enough of you have checked in on me after this traumatic incident.
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My new single ‘Lost Without Your Love’ feat. Colt McKay is out now ❤️ Dedicated to anyone who has lost someone they weren’t ready to let go of 💔
Listen on your fave platform now 🙏🏻⬇️
ditto.fm/lost_without...
Listen on your fave platform now 🙏🏻⬇️
ditto.fm/lost_without...
February 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
My new single ‘Lost Without Your Love’ feat. Colt McKay is out now ❤️ Dedicated to anyone who has lost someone they weren’t ready to let go of 💔
Listen on your fave platform now 🙏🏻⬇️
ditto.fm/lost_without...
Listen on your fave platform now 🙏🏻⬇️
ditto.fm/lost_without...
What a lovely thing to celebrate!
I've met so many people online over the years, which my husband thinks is weird. But in 2022, we met up with a pal in Miami, whom I'd known for longer than almost any friends in the UK. And I'm about to meet up with another such pal.
I've met so many people online over the years, which my husband thinks is weird. But in 2022, we met up with a pal in Miami, whom I'd known for longer than almost any friends in the UK. And I'm about to meet up with another such pal.
Today is INTERNET FRIENDS DAY which seems like a lovely thing. Very grateful to all the wonderful online connections I've made over the past few years. ❤️
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
What a lovely thing to celebrate!
I've met so many people online over the years, which my husband thinks is weird. But in 2022, we met up with a pal in Miami, whom I'd known for longer than almost any friends in the UK. And I'm about to meet up with another such pal.
I've met so many people online over the years, which my husband thinks is weird. But in 2022, we met up with a pal in Miami, whom I'd known for longer than almost any friends in the UK. And I'm about to meet up with another such pal.
That frisson of excitement when the house lights go down because the show's about to start, and the elderly man next to you says, "Right. Shoes off."
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
That frisson of excitement when the house lights go down because the show's about to start, and the elderly man next to you says, "Right. Shoes off."
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
Only a week till I abandon this isle for a chic pre-birthday celebration à Paris. 💘
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Only a week till I abandon this isle for a chic pre-birthday celebration à Paris. 💘
Every word of this thread.
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Every word of this thread.
I need every traditionally published author* to know that you shouldn't have to pay for anything relating to your book, from its publication to its promotion.
*in the UK & US, at least
*in the UK & US, at least
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I need every traditionally published author* to know that you shouldn't have to pay for anything relating to your book, from its publication to its promotion.
*in the UK & US, at least
*in the UK & US, at least
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Re-upping my eligible works for Hugo nominations! These trio of delinquents can be found @bafflingmag.bsky.social, @unchartedmag.bsky.social, and The Dark.
Links to everything at phoenixalexanderauthor.com! 🙏🤓
Links to everything at phoenixalexanderauthor.com! 🙏🤓
February 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Re-upping my eligible works for Hugo nominations! These trio of delinquents can be found @bafflingmag.bsky.social, @unchartedmag.bsky.social, and The Dark.
Links to everything at phoenixalexanderauthor.com! 🙏🤓
Links to everything at phoenixalexanderauthor.com! 🙏🤓
Never cease to be amused by Brits annoyed that it's cold and wet. Isn't it winter for, like, another month?
February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Never cease to be amused by Brits annoyed that it's cold and wet. Isn't it winter for, like, another month?
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Wyrdlings!
Swedish storyteller Elsa Beskow turns 152 this week, reason enough to give you:
“Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
as this week’s #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come, tell tales, of elks, sea rovers and Nordic Noire!
Swedish storyteller Elsa Beskow turns 152 this week, reason enough to give you:
“Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
as this week’s #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come, tell tales, of elks, sea rovers and Nordic Noire!
February 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Wyrdlings!
Swedish storyteller Elsa Beskow turns 152 this week, reason enough to give you:
“Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
as this week’s #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come, tell tales, of elks, sea rovers and Nordic Noire!
Swedish storyteller Elsa Beskow turns 152 this week, reason enough to give you:
“Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
as this week’s #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come, tell tales, of elks, sea rovers and Nordic Noire!
Mad.
The book club scam has taken an exciting new leap forward. I got one today from a "curated literary platform and newsletter" that, unusually, offered a link to its website. I'm in edits, so obviously I took the opportunity to procrastinate. /1
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Mad.
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Coming in 20 days!
February 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Coming in 20 days!
It's so challenging writing about Cyprus in English. I can't even translate the slur we have for Greeks. :(
February 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
It's so challenging writing about Cyprus in English. I can't even translate the slur we have for Greeks. :(
Still boycotting Eurovision but the Cypriot entry containing Cypriot dialect has astounded me a bit.
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Still boycotting Eurovision but the Cypriot entry containing Cypriot dialect has astounded me a bit.