Sacha Coward
@sachacoward.bsky.social
LGBTQ+ history dude (He/Him) 🌈 Research, Tours & Escape Rooms. Mermaid lover. Lifts heavy things for attention.
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Sacha Coward
@sachacoward.bsky.social
· Sep 25
Remember all my mad book drama?
(If not, buy me a pint and I'll sing you the ballad of the dodgy ex-publisher...)
Well, I'm absolutely delighted to say it's over!
An enormous thanks to my wonderful new publisher @manchesterup.bsky.social
Queer As Folklore will be back in the wild! 🧜🏼♂️
(If not, buy me a pint and I'll sing you the ballad of the dodgy ex-publisher...)
Well, I'm absolutely delighted to say it's over!
An enormous thanks to my wonderful new publisher @manchesterup.bsky.social
Queer As Folklore will be back in the wild! 🧜🏼♂️
Reposted by Sacha Coward
Reposted by Sacha Coward
Myths, monsters and queer history. QUEER AS FOLKLORE by @sachacoward.bsky.social is back in print and back in stock thanks to the amazing people at @manchesterup.bsky.social
Grab a copy from Proud Geek here: proud-geek.co.uk/product-page...
#booksky #queerbooks
Grab a copy from Proud Geek here: proud-geek.co.uk/product-page...
#booksky #queerbooks
January 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Myths, monsters and queer history. QUEER AS FOLKLORE by @sachacoward.bsky.social is back in print and back in stock thanks to the amazing people at @manchesterup.bsky.social
Grab a copy from Proud Geek here: proud-geek.co.uk/product-page...
#booksky #queerbooks
Grab a copy from Proud Geek here: proud-geek.co.uk/product-page...
#booksky #queerbooks
Vaso Čubrilović after being arrested for attempting to assassinate the archduke Franz Ferdinand. #TheTraitors
January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Vaso Čubrilović after being arrested for attempting to assassinate the archduke Franz Ferdinand. #TheTraitors
That thing you saw, it didn't happen. (January 2025)
That thing you didn't see, it happened. (January 2026)
That thing you didn't see, it happened. (January 2026)
January 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
That thing you saw, it didn't happen. (January 2025)
That thing you didn't see, it happened. (January 2026)
That thing you didn't see, it happened. (January 2026)
#TraitorsUk serves the finest prime cuts of gay panic. I adore it. 👌
January 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
#TraitorsUk serves the finest prime cuts of gay panic. I adore it. 👌
'I'm not here to point fingers...' a phrase I exclusively use when pointing fingers.
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
'I'm not here to point fingers...' a phrase I exclusively use when pointing fingers.
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Rough day. Poorly dad in A&E.
Send cat pics, vapid compliments and book sales.
Send cat pics, vapid compliments and book sales.
January 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Rough day. Poorly dad in A&E.
Send cat pics, vapid compliments and book sales.
Send cat pics, vapid compliments and book sales.
To quote David Bowie
'I'm afraid of Americans.'
'I'm afraid of Americans.'
January 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
To quote David Bowie
'I'm afraid of Americans.'
'I'm afraid of Americans.'
Not going to lie... it is a deep relief and joy, seeing my book in shops, with the logo of my new publisher. Thank gay Christ! 2025 was a year...
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Not going to lie... it is a deep relief and joy, seeing my book in shops, with the logo of my new publisher. Thank gay Christ! 2025 was a year...
Sometimes I go into bookshops and sign my own book just so I can feel something...
January 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Sometimes I go into bookshops and sign my own book just so I can feel something...
I'm going to say this with deep love and concern... I don't know a single gay man who isnt struggling with some form of body dysmorphia.
January 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I'm going to say this with deep love and concern... I don't know a single gay man who isnt struggling with some form of body dysmorphia.
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Folks who may be doon south in or around Londinium... if ya like history, like games, and happen to have a bit of time: this is the place to be. Sacha is well sound, like!
Oi! It's miserable and cold and the world has gone even more mad...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Folks who may be doon south in or around Londinium... if ya like history, like games, and happen to have a bit of time: this is the place to be. Sacha is well sound, like!
So Stranger Things...
Honestly I found this season messy, which is a shame because I really loved every other season. That being said... call me a soppy loser... but I thought the finale was beautiful.
Honestly I found this season messy, which is a shame because I really loved every other season. That being said... call me a soppy loser... but I thought the finale was beautiful.
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
So Stranger Things...
Honestly I found this season messy, which is a shame because I really loved every other season. That being said... call me a soppy loser... but I thought the finale was beautiful.
Honestly I found this season messy, which is a shame because I really loved every other season. That being said... call me a soppy loser... but I thought the finale was beautiful.
Oi! It's miserable and cold and the world has gone even more mad...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Oi! It's miserable and cold and the world has gone even more mad...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
But on the evening of the 16th of Jan come with me for a videogame themed tour of The British Museum!
It won't change any of the above but it will be fun. X
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-videog...
Reposted by Sacha Coward
Mermaids, unicorns, vampires are an empowering part of our queer folk heritage, author @sachacoward.bsky.social tells @lgbtqnation.com in a recent interview here: www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/merm...
'Queer as Folklore' is out now in paperback!
'Queer as Folklore' is out now in paperback!
Mermaids, unicorns, vampires are an empowering part of our queer folk heritage - LGBTQ Nation
Queer people have existed in folklore throughout history. Realizing that gives us magical powers, Sacha Coward says.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Mermaids, unicorns, vampires are an empowering part of our queer folk heritage, author @sachacoward.bsky.social tells @lgbtqnation.com in a recent interview here: www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/merm...
'Queer as Folklore' is out now in paperback!
'Queer as Folklore' is out now in paperback!
What can I say? I'm a cheap date... 😉
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781807070373/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781807070373/
January 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
What can I say? I'm a cheap date... 😉
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781807070373/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781807070373/
Reposted by Sacha Coward
The Dickin Medal is the highest award that can be issued to animals in British military service. Bearing the words "We Also Serve" it has been awarded 75 times since its creation in 1943.
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
August 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM
The Dickin Medal is the highest award that can be issued to animals in British military service. Bearing the words "We Also Serve" it has been awarded 75 times since its creation in 1943.
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Only one cat has ever received the award.
This is the story of Able Seacat Simon, of HMS Amethyst. 🧵 1/25
Reposted by Sacha Coward
And they're often the writers that get published, btw. I always tell new writers, if you love what you're writing, your reader's going to feel that. It's the special sauce. Write something you want to read yourself. You'd be amazed at how many people still don't.
Unsolicited writing advice: no. 678:
It's fine to write just for pleasure. Writers who write just for pleasure are still writers. (Also applies to readers, and reading.)
It's fine to write just for pleasure. Writers who write just for pleasure are still writers. (Also applies to readers, and reading.)
January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
And they're often the writers that get published, btw. I always tell new writers, if you love what you're writing, your reader's going to feel that. It's the special sauce. Write something you want to read yourself. You'd be amazed at how many people still don't.
Friends: Sacha, you need to stop looking so gullible and being so trusting and desperate for validation!
Me: ...
Friends: For anyone willing to take advantage you're just such a good mark!
Me: ...did you call me a 'good' mark? 👉👈
Me: ...
Friends: For anyone willing to take advantage you're just such a good mark!
Me: ...did you call me a 'good' mark? 👉👈
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Friends: Sacha, you need to stop looking so gullible and being so trusting and desperate for validation!
Me: ...
Friends: For anyone willing to take advantage you're just such a good mark!
Me: ...did you call me a 'good' mark? 👉👈
Me: ...
Friends: For anyone willing to take advantage you're just such a good mark!
Me: ...did you call me a 'good' mark? 👉👈
So. I went to see Funny Girls in Blackpool last night. (For those that don't know, it's a long running drag cabaret show in England.)
It was fab! But it got me overthinking (pretentious mind dump klaxon) 1/
It was fab! But it got me overthinking (pretentious mind dump klaxon) 1/
January 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
So. I went to see Funny Girls in Blackpool last night. (For those that don't know, it's a long running drag cabaret show in England.)
It was fab! But it got me overthinking (pretentious mind dump klaxon) 1/
It was fab! But it got me overthinking (pretentious mind dump klaxon) 1/
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Very excited. Bought Queer As Folklore by @sachacoward.bsky.social as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend (but also secretly so I could read it too).
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Very excited. Bought Queer As Folklore by @sachacoward.bsky.social as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend (but also secretly so I could read it too).
The exhausting tension of wanting to be online because you care about the world and want to stay alert and informed but you also don't want to melt your brain and become a complete weirdo to your friends...
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The exhausting tension of wanting to be online because you care about the world and want to stay alert and informed but you also don't want to melt your brain and become a complete weirdo to your friends...
On a gay weekend in Blackpool and my run on being picked upon mercilessly by every drag queen we encounter is still unbroken...
Do I win a stick of rock?
Do I win a stick of rock?
January 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
On a gay weekend in Blackpool and my run on being picked upon mercilessly by every drag queen we encounter is still unbroken...
Do I win a stick of rock?
Do I win a stick of rock?
Reposted by Sacha Coward
I say this often but it bears repeating: if you make your money from creating art then you NEED to find an art or craft where you just do it for fun and don't try to be perfect or make any money from it, and when anyone tells you to monetise it you say 'No', because otherwise your soul will die.
Have needle. Have thread. Have scraps of paper. Have free will. Have made a notebook.
January 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I say this often but it bears repeating: if you make your money from creating art then you NEED to find an art or craft where you just do it for fun and don't try to be perfect or make any money from it, and when anyone tells you to monetise it you say 'No', because otherwise your soul will die.