Leslie Allen
@cozywitch.bsky.social
Author of SAILS OF BLACK AND BLOOD: THE REVENGE OF CAPTAIN VESSIA, out NOW!
Punk witch of a trans lady. Librarian. Autistic. I write murder gays on boats.
Unceded Mi'kma'ki. She/her |🍁| Fuck off with your A/I
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Punk witch of a trans lady. Librarian. Autistic. I write murder gays on boats.
Unceded Mi'kma'ki. She/her |🍁| Fuck off with your A/I
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Leslie Allen
@cozywitch.bsky.social
· Oct 17
ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
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I can't pick just one favorite book by a trans author or with a trans MC to shout out for #TransDayOfRemembrance. I just can't. So a few faves in different genres 🧵
Starting w/ Lesbian age-of-sail pirates 🏴☠️ and Leslie Allen's Revenge of Captain Vessia. It's so fun. It's so hot. It made me cry. 💖
Starting w/ Lesbian age-of-sail pirates 🏴☠️ and Leslie Allen's Revenge of Captain Vessia. It's so fun. It's so hot. It made me cry. 💖
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I can't pick just one favorite book by a trans author or with a trans MC to shout out for #TransDayOfRemembrance. I just can't. So a few faves in different genres 🧵
Starting w/ Lesbian age-of-sail pirates 🏴☠️ and Leslie Allen's Revenge of Captain Vessia. It's so fun. It's so hot. It made me cry. 💖
Starting w/ Lesbian age-of-sail pirates 🏴☠️ and Leslie Allen's Revenge of Captain Vessia. It's so fun. It's so hot. It made me cry. 💖
Trans day of rememberance has always hit me hard as I try to remember folks whose names I don't know. I think about the trans man my birth mom dated before I was born. My best friend in high school's trans great aunt. The trans lady my older co-worker mentioned meeting in 1992.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Trans day of rememberance has always hit me hard as I try to remember folks whose names I don't know. I think about the trans man my birth mom dated before I was born. My best friend in high school's trans great aunt. The trans lady my older co-worker mentioned meeting in 1992.
I'm sorry @aow4.paradoxinteractive.com I'll get back to you I promise, you made a DLC specifically for me so I can make vampire pirates but I just started playing 33 before the new DLC came out, and it's *so good* I'm sorrrrryyyyyy
November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm sorry @aow4.paradoxinteractive.com I'll get back to you I promise, you made a DLC specifically for me so I can make vampire pirates but I just started playing 33 before the new DLC came out, and it's *so good* I'm sorrrrryyyyyy
I finally finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33 last night.
I'm still floored.
What an amazing story of grief, fronted by top tier characters, enviroment work, and combat systems.
In my top five games of all time, no questions asked.
I'm still floored.
What an amazing story of grief, fronted by top tier characters, enviroment work, and combat systems.
In my top five games of all time, no questions asked.
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I finally finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33 last night.
I'm still floored.
What an amazing story of grief, fronted by top tier characters, enviroment work, and combat systems.
In my top five games of all time, no questions asked.
I'm still floored.
What an amazing story of grief, fronted by top tier characters, enviroment work, and combat systems.
In my top five games of all time, no questions asked.
Halcon was amazing, but also exhausting, and taking the time after to rest and recuperate has made itself become a necessity
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Halcon was amazing, but also exhausting, and taking the time after to rest and recuperate has made itself become a necessity
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
So playing expedition 33 for the day and seeing what all the French cosplayers at the con were yelling about lol
Middle of day 3 at #hal-con from my (sold out!!!) booth with @catrector.com !
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Middle of day 3 at #hal-con from my (sold out!!!) booth with @catrector.com !
Going live @ Halcon in half an hour!
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Going live @ Halcon in half an hour!
My dad explained it best, after a couple years he said "You're still you, just the happiest I've ever seen you."
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Same bitch, just figured out joy
How do you explain what happened to your past self once you transitioned?
Are they dead? Alive within you? Never alive in the first place? Or something else entirely?
Are they dead? Alive within you? Never alive in the first place? Or something else entirely?
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
My dad explained it best, after a couple years he said "You're still you, just the happiest I've ever seen you."
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Same bitch, just figured out joy
Hal-Con is less than a week away! And you can find me and @catrector.com at table I7! Come say hi, get books signed, and go see some amazing panels!
Can't wait!!! ^.^
Can't wait!!! ^.^
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hal-Con is less than a week away! And you can find me and @catrector.com at table I7! Come say hi, get books signed, and go see some amazing panels!
Can't wait!!! ^.^
Can't wait!!! ^.^
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Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
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I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
October 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
ITS RELEASE DAY!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
Revenge of Captain Vessia has officially landed!
If you're after trans lesbian vampire pirates, (vampirates?) get your copy today!!!
October 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have just realized that while I was sick with covid, I missed my book's first birthday, and how my world has changed with it.
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
Revenge of Captain Vessia, my darling Vampirate revenge story, is an award finalist. I've been to two conventions, and on my way to Hal-con in Nov. (1/5)
It's Canadian Library Workers day! As a branch clerk myself, I'm celebrating my small rural library that continues to endure challenges, and continuing to provide services for a community that values it so much. Without it, they don't have public internet, computer access, heck for some it's *power*
Happy Canadian Library Workers Day, pals! No one will recognize it, as usual. But I see you, and I’m thankful for your skills, solidarity, mentorship, and camaraderie.
Canadian Library Workers Day 2025 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia...
October 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It's Canadian Library Workers day! As a branch clerk myself, I'm celebrating my small rural library that continues to endure challenges, and continuing to provide services for a community that values it so much. Without it, they don't have public internet, computer access, heck for some it's *power*
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@kodyisover.com's Keeping Time is a constant inspiration; as are @planetx.bsky.social's Galaxy, @zoewithasword.bsky.social's Blade Maidens, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social's Vela Redmane, @catarinreads.bsky.social's and @cozywitch.bsky.social's hot vampires, and @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social's work ethic
Hey let's try something different today.
Let's start a thread where we shout out a trans person on Bluesky who's inspired you or made a difference in your life.
Let's start a thread where we shout out a trans person on Bluesky who's inspired you or made a difference in your life.
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@kodyisover.com's Keeping Time is a constant inspiration; as are @planetx.bsky.social's Galaxy, @zoewithasword.bsky.social's Blade Maidens, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social's Vela Redmane, @catarinreads.bsky.social's and @cozywitch.bsky.social's hot vampires, and @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social's work ethic
I just finished a book that annoyed the ever living hells out of me the entire way, but the writing was good enough to keep me going until the end, and I'm so *conflicted*
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I just finished a book that annoyed the ever living hells out of me the entire way, but the writing was good enough to keep me going until the end, and I'm so *conflicted*
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
I feel like I need to sit with a hard drink in the dark and process for a week
Angriest 4/5 star ever
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October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I got cover updates for my newest book on the way, I'm tabling at my regions biggest convention in a month, I got a 2$ an hour raise, I'm a finalist in a book award, like, I'm having a lot of good things happening despite the terrors and sickness and state of the world!
Trans people, I am once again asking you—nay, begging you—to share something good that is going on in your lives right now!
I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!
I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I got cover updates for my newest book on the way, I'm tabling at my regions biggest convention in a month, I got a 2$ an hour raise, I'm a finalist in a book award, like, I'm having a lot of good things happening despite the terrors and sickness and state of the world!
Finally back at work, and finally back at writing and editting! It feels so good to be back in the swing of things!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Finally back at work, and finally back at writing and editting! It feels so good to be back in the swing of things!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
Even if I feel tired as all hell, and the horrors persist, I will continue to carve joy out of it!
I have been sick with covid for a *week* and I'm still sleeping like the dead every time I so much as lay my head down. I would like this to stop so I can get back to work please. *Pleaaaaaaaase* I have so much to do
October 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I have been sick with covid for a *week* and I'm still sleeping like the dead every time I so much as lay my head down. I would like this to stop so I can get back to work please. *Pleaaaaaaaase* I have so much to do
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QUEER VAMPIRE BOOKS
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
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October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
QUEER VAMPIRE BOOKS
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Queer Liberation Library has over 70 queer vampire books we’re highlighting this month: libbyapp.com/library/quee....
go on, sink your teeth in 🧛
Words can't do justice to what these books mean to me and I can't wait for you all to see what Cat has in store! I mean heck, look at this cover! You knowwwwwww you're about to get a fun time with this cover. ^.^
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Words can't do justice to what these books mean to me and I can't wait for you all to see what Cat has in store! I mean heck, look at this cover! You knowwwwwww you're about to get a fun time with this cover. ^.^
Reposted by Leslie Allen
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Learning to Bleed comes out March 18th and artist @scherville.com is so deeply talented I can hardly believe it!
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
This book is the 2nd in a trilogy that explores queerness and trauma through vampire lore, all against the backdrop of an impoverished rural community that has its own monsters 👀
Links⬇️
There's so many good books in this!!! (Including mine!) ^.^
It's still September, just about, but it's always time to read queer books. If you're looking to read more books featuring sapphic and lesbian characters, then here are 15 SFF books by indie authors to celebrate Sapphic September:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-books-for...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-books-for...
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
There's so many good books in this!!! (Including mine!) ^.^