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Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now!
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
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Scottish writer/editor. Queer AF. Terrible workaholic.
PhD student in Creative Writing. Cinema Worms podcast co-host. She/they

Repped: @lzats.bsky.social (literary) Kim Yau at Echo Lake (film/TV)
Bae: @pegasusunder.bsky.social
www.lindzmcleod.co.uk
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"The toy is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to small catnip mice who are slighted by other felines." - Fitzwilliam
A white British shorthair cat with a pink nose lies on a blue couch, his front paws crossed in a haughty manner.
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Yes, it's another Awesome Sweater Day! About to record a Cinema Worms video episode for Bugonia, so this jumper felt v appropriate.
A white person with blonde hair poses in a bright purple and yellow sweater. The sweater features Grace Jones, looking like a teal alien, wearing a pearl necklace and crowned by pink flowers.
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Ladies in Hating by @alexandravasti.bsky.social was my reward for finishing my Caroline Bingley edits! Featuring queer gothic novelists, a mysterious house, and an adorable dog called Sir Francis Bacon—how could you NOT love it? (4/4)
The cover of Ladies In Hating by Alexandra Vasti—the cover is pink and shows two female figures in regency dress leaning over a wall, almost kissing. One holds a small white dog in her arms. The surrounding garden is full of bright pink and red flowers, and there is a grey statue of a female figure on the right hand side.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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If you loved Bridgerton and The Parent Trap, you'll adore @eraofemma.bsky.social's More Than A Best Friend! It's sweet and yearning by turns; I'm a sucker for any book that has two characters doing their best to matchmake others (and trying not to fall in love themselves) and this one is fab. (3/4)
The cover of More Than A Best Friend by Emma R. Alban—the cover is purple and shows two female figures in regency era dresses, secretly holding hands, backgrounded by darker purple sillhouettes of a crown at a ball.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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I was blessed with an ARC of A Lady For All Seasons—the queer, trans regency romance I've been waiting for. Z walked in on me giggling to myself over one particularly hilarious mixup. Elegant prose, messy Shakespearian romantic entanglements, hella fun all round @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social
(2/4)
The cover of A Lady For All Seasons by TJ Alexander—the person on the front is white with red hair, their face turned away from the camera. They are wearing a pearl earring.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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I'm so lucky to live in the age of delightful queer & trans historical romances! Featuring:
- A Lady For All Seasons by @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social
- More Than A Best Friend by @eraofemma.bsky.social
- Ladies In Hating by @alexandravasti.bsky.social

Read the thread if you need convincing!
(1/4)
A vase that looks like a regency-era book, filled with dried flowers, sits behind a small pile of three books on a wooden desk: A Lady For All Seasons, More Than A Best Friend, and Ladies In Hating.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Fitzwilliam Darcy, for your viewing pleasure (those back paws give me CUTE AGGRESSION) #caturday
A white British shorthair cat lies on his side, exposing his fluffy belly and adorably crossed paws. The chair underneath is covered in a white throw with a green, leafy jungle-print patter.
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Meme stolen from Insta, because this is literally my WHOLE LIFE
Text reads: "when no one believed me but I end up being right" followed by four pictures of a white baby goat looking smug and giving the camera bombastic side-eye
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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This wolf and this twink saw you from across the bar and they just really like your vibe.
A large brown striped Savannah cat with enormous ears and yellow eyes stares past the camera. Beside him, a a small but beautiful white British Shorthair winks at the camera.
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.

"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
The cover of the book is a vintage, slightly foxy red, with white font beside a large black and white ampersand.
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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After demanding to know why Mr Darcy never saw her as a potential match, Miss Caroline Bingley receives an answer more truthful than she'd like. Wounded, she turns to his sister, Georgiana, to help her become a kinder, sweeter version of herself... and finds a real romance along the way ❤️
The cover of THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY by Lindz McLeod. Two women in regency dress sit on a pink picnic blacket. The blonde woman in the light yellow dress offers a bright red apple to the dark-haired woman in the purple dress. Behind them we can see a lake and in the far distance, two horses stand in front of a grand house.
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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It's absolutely wild to me that a book I wrote for the love of my life (@pegasusunder.bsky.social, if you didn't already know) woven through the language of flowers and two Jane Austen characters who frankly NEEDED their sapphic freedom, already has over 800 ratings on Goodreads.
My heart 😭
The pale yellow cover of THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET by Lindz McLeod, against a background which fades from pink to green and is bordered by leaves and bright flowers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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If you have a writer in your life and you'd like them to know that you care about their ambitions, may I suggest ordering a copy of my collaborative craft anthology, An Honour And A Privilege, as a Christmas present? (trust me, you'll get the MOST brownie points)
"I spent a while trying to figure out how to classify An Honour & a Privilege. Viewed through one lens it might not seem an important question: classification is mostly helpful for shelving decisions. But genre also dictates how one reads a thing. Whether you think of this book as an anthology (many authors), a collection (one common author), or a craft book (the reflective duets) may affect your perception of the whole. I struggle to compare this work to any of those three genres. The project in front of you reveals more about its craft than other anthologies. It's more authentically connected to strong exemplar material than other craft books. It's more heteroglossic than any collection I recall. The best way to think of An Honour & a Privilege may be to regard it as a genre all its own, one which depends significantly on its many interconnections, one which marks both an occasion and an invitation, one which offers us both a testimony as to what can be done together and a guide on how to do it." From the Foreword by Dr. Graham Robert Scott. The cover of the book is a vintage, slightly foxy red, with white font beside a large black and white ampersand.
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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he's a sweet, tender baby!
A white British shorthair with blue eyes and a pink nose stares moodily into the camera. He's lying on a soft pink blanket.
October 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Dane has a favourite TV show, has worked out how to completely unplug the Playstation (and the controllers) AND eject a disc from it.

Fitzwilliam doesn't even know we *have* a TV.

You don't have to ask which one is which, do you?
A brown, striped Savannah cat with large ears and yellow eyes stares at the camera with a suspicious expression. Beside him, a small white British Shorthair with blue eyes, massive pupils, and a pink nose stares at the camera with a look of bewilderment.
October 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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For #caturday, a spectrum of Pupil from exceedingly small to planet-sized.
A Savannah cat with incredibly large ears and yellow eyes squints against a ray of sunshine A small white British Shorthair cat stares longingly at a plate of pasta and roast vegetables. His pupils are, frankly, enormous
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Got maybe the most specific compliment of my life last night from a stranger at improv class: "you look like you go on artisanal adventures." 🤣 I mean, they weren't WRONG.
A white, fem-leaning person with blonde hair stands against a beige wall. They're wearing a floral, jungle-print shirt, a brown belt, olive trousers, and laced brown boots.
October 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Caroline Bingley sowing: Haha fuck yeah!!! Yes!! 
Caroline Bingley reaping: Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck.
The cover of THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY by Lindz McLeod. Two women in regency dress sit on a pink picnic blacket. The blonde woman in the light yellow dress offers a bright red apple to the dark-haired woman in the purple dress. Behind them we can see a lake and in the far distance, two horses stand in front of a grand house.
October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Today, Z and I enjoyed a five mile walk through a forested part of the city, ending with several stops at local bakeries and cafes to stock up on our favourite Lebanese food and delicious treats. Edinburgh is a magnificent place all year round, but there's something so lovely about autumn here.
A slick grey pavement scattered with orange leaves. A green hedge, followed by a bright yellow tree which leans majesticallly over the railings and can't be confined to a single garden. A photo of Morningside Church, which is made of red tinted stone with a grey roof. A large, stained glass window can be seen at one end, as well as a short, wide tree in the accompanying garden. The leaves of the tree have turned orange on top, but there are still green leaves left underneath. The sky is an overcast light grey.
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Pure 'Saturn Devouring His Son' vibes here today #caturday Poor Fitzwilliam Darcy.
A white British Shorthair cat with blue eyes stares helplessly into the camera as a large brown Savannah cat playfully bites his jugular. The couch underneath is sapphire blue.
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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My novelette, 'That Slow Nightfall', finally dropped!
It features a blind MC who undergoes a study to utilise the eyes of her hot new companion. She's not supposed to fraternize, but when she catches sight of a terrible crime, she's got way more than a broken contract to contend with.
The cover of issue 7 of Assemble Artifacts magazine. The cover is blue, and features multiple objects—a spilled bottle of wine, a broke knife, a shattered pair of glasses, etc—spiralling out from the centre,
October 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🎉🎉 COVER REVEAL TIME 🎉🎉

I am so, so hyped to bring you THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY 🥳 coming May 2026!
October 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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🎉🎉COVER REVEAL COMING TONIGHT🎉🎉

8PM UK TIME 📚🌈
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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We went to see Urchin last night and whew, if this is Harris Dickinson's directorial debut, I cannot WAIT to see what he does next. A really nuanced, emotional film, and fantastic performances from Frank Dillane, Megan Northam, and Shonagh Marie.
The green poster for the film URCHIN (2025) which features a bare-chested and out of focus Frank Dillane.
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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this little idiot tried to eat a watch battery this morning, caught him just in time. happy #caturday to me for not having to go to the vet and explain that
A gorgeous white British Shorthair cat with blue eyes and a pink nose stares soulfully into the camera. He is lying on a baby pink blanket.
October 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM