Melanie Roussel
@melanieroussel.bsky.social
Author and writer of nonesense, tsundoku enthusiast, Ace ⚫⚪🟣, Endometriosis warrior, Bullet Journal devotee, INFJ, RPG and Indie gamer, BoJack Horseman fan and Discworld addict (she/her). #amquerying #scfi #crime novel
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Discworld
Endometriosis warrior
Writing fiction
Bullet Journaling
Crime/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Books
Ace ⚫⚪🟣
BoJack Horseman
Hazbin Hotel
Games! To name a few... Dragon Age, Mass Effect, BG3, Not for Broadcast, Edith Finch, Vampire Masquerade Bloodlines, Thimbleweed Park
Discworld
Endometriosis warrior
Writing fiction
Bullet Journaling
Crime/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Books
Ace ⚫⚪🟣
BoJack Horseman
Hazbin Hotel
Games! To name a few... Dragon Age, Mass Effect, BG3, Not for Broadcast, Edith Finch, Vampire Masquerade Bloodlines, Thimbleweed Park
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The Roundworld year for 2026 shall be known as [FX Drum Roll] : The Year of the Curious Squid. Artwork by Discworld artist Paul Kidby.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Roundworld year for 2026 shall be known as [FX Drum Roll] : The Year of the Curious Squid. Artwork by Discworld artist Paul Kidby.
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My aim with this site is to raise #awareness about lifelong #illnesses from various #perspectives" - Check out my About Page for more info & resources! www.achronicvoice.com/about/ #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness
About - A Chronic Voice
More about A Chronic Voice, a blog that aims to raise awareness about chronic illness and disabilities through various perspectives.
www.achronicvoice.com
November 18, 2024 at 1:56 AM
My aim with this site is to raise #awareness about lifelong #illnesses from various #perspectives" - Check out my About Page for more info & resources! www.achronicvoice.com/about/ #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness
My hospital plays classical music on hold. Given that every time I’ve ever called I’ve been so completely stressed out and/or in tears, just hearing it now - even when I thought I was fine - is putting me on edge. Yeah, I’ve been Clockwork Orange’d.
#endometriosis #eternally-on-hold
#endometriosis #eternally-on-hold
a poster of beethoven is hanging on a wall .
ALT: a poster of beethoven is hanging on a wall .
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November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
My hospital plays classical music on hold. Given that every time I’ve ever called I’ve been so completely stressed out and/or in tears, just hearing it now - even when I thought I was fine - is putting me on edge. Yeah, I’ve been Clockwork Orange’d.
#endometriosis #eternally-on-hold
#endometriosis #eternally-on-hold
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“Without hunger and thirst among the Gazan population, we will not succeed in recruiting collaborators, we will not succeed in recruiting intelligence, [or]... in bribing people with food, drink, medicine, in order to obtain intelligence.”
—Tally Gotliv (Likud Knesset member)
—Tally Gotliv (Likud Knesset member)
October 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Without hunger and thirst among the Gazan population, we will not succeed in recruiting collaborators, we will not succeed in recruiting intelligence, [or]... in bribing people with food, drink, medicine, in order to obtain intelligence.”
—Tally Gotliv (Likud Knesset member)
—Tally Gotliv (Likud Knesset member)
39 years ago, the Yes, Prime Minster episode 'A Victory for Democracy' was aired. Nothing changes.
James Hacker: Humphrey, I'm worried.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh, what about, Prime Minister?
James Hacker: About the Americans.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh yes, well, we're all worried about the Americans.
James Hacker: Humphrey, I'm worried.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh, what about, Prime Minister?
James Hacker: About the Americans.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh yes, well, we're all worried about the Americans.
July 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
39 years ago, the Yes, Prime Minster episode 'A Victory for Democracy' was aired. Nothing changes.
James Hacker: Humphrey, I'm worried.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh, what about, Prime Minister?
James Hacker: About the Americans.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh yes, well, we're all worried about the Americans.
James Hacker: Humphrey, I'm worried.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh, what about, Prime Minister?
James Hacker: About the Americans.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Oh yes, well, we're all worried about the Americans.
Apparently we're due for another heatwave next week... Welcome to the UK! The only country were the seasons feel passive aggressive.
July 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Apparently we're due for another heatwave next week... Welcome to the UK! The only country were the seasons feel passive aggressive.
Had the most amazing time on the Endometriosis UK stand! Met some incredible people, made new friends, and spread awareness for a condition which affects 1 in 10 people with a utreus. Happy Pride! #pride @endometriosisuk.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Had the most amazing time on the Endometriosis UK stand! Met some incredible people, made new friends, and spread awareness for a condition which affects 1 in 10 people with a utreus. Happy Pride! #pride @endometriosisuk.bsky.social
I'm on the Endometriosis UK stand this Pride! Come say hi if you're here! @endometriosisuk.bsky.social #london #pride
July 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I'm on the Endometriosis UK stand this Pride! Come say hi if you're here! @endometriosisuk.bsky.social #london #pride
Amazing evening! Favour Jonathan is an incredible artist and speaker. I met lovely people, learned loads, and felt so empowered stepping out of my comfort zone to create something new.
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment #London
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment #London
July 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Amazing evening! Favour Jonathan is an incredible artist and speaker. I met lovely people, learned loads, and felt so empowered stepping out of my comfort zone to create something new.
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment #London
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment #London
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Ah yes the asexual bird.
July 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Ah yes the asexual bird.
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I say this with all affection to Charlie, but that poor brain slug is starving
July 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I say this with all affection to Charlie, but that poor brain slug is starving
So excited for this talk and workshop with Favour Jonathan!
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment
July 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
So excited for this talk and workshop with Favour Jonathan!
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment
#PowerInOurHands #CreativityForImpact #FavourJonathan #ArtAndEmpowerment
Favourite talk of the day, "The World Needs Your Novel" with Amie McNee & James Winestock! #LFOW25
Standout wisdom - from Aime is to believe "I'm worth being witnessed for what I create."
And from James, "Reject me, don't reject me, I'm still going to be writing my books."
❤️❤️❤️
Standout wisdom - from Aime is to believe "I'm worth being witnessed for what I create."
And from James, "Reject me, don't reject me, I'm still going to be writing my books."
❤️❤️❤️
June 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Favourite talk of the day, "The World Needs Your Novel" with Amie McNee & James Winestock! #LFOW25
Standout wisdom - from Aime is to believe "I'm worth being witnessed for what I create."
And from James, "Reject me, don't reject me, I'm still going to be writing my books."
❤️❤️❤️
Standout wisdom - from Aime is to believe "I'm worth being witnessed for what I create."
And from James, "Reject me, don't reject me, I'm still going to be writing my books."
❤️❤️❤️
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J.K. Rowling said asexual people don’t face discrimination. She couldn’t be more wrong.
My article for @lgbtqnation.com is out now! I discuss all the various ways that asexual people face discrimination and violence, like corrective rape and conversion therapy.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/jk-r...
My article for @lgbtqnation.com is out now! I discuss all the various ways that asexual people face discrimination and violence, like corrective rape and conversion therapy.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/jk-r...
JK Rowling said asexual people don't face discrimination. She couldn't be more wrong. - LGBTQ Nation
Asexual people are face the violence of forced cures as well as the mockery of people like Rowling.
www.lgbtqnation.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
J.K. Rowling said asexual people don’t face discrimination. She couldn’t be more wrong.
My article for @lgbtqnation.com is out now! I discuss all the various ways that asexual people face discrimination and violence, like corrective rape and conversion therapy.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/jk-r...
My article for @lgbtqnation.com is out now! I discuss all the various ways that asexual people face discrimination and violence, like corrective rape and conversion therapy.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/jk-r...
Amazon just cancelled my pre-order of the signed 'Everything Is Tuberculosis'. I’ve been waiting since November. 😭
April 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Amazon just cancelled my pre-order of the signed 'Everything Is Tuberculosis'. I’ve been waiting since November. 😭
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USA loses another war 🤦♂️
March 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
USA loses another war 🤦♂️
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Hey if any of you are friends with March can you tell them I’m flattered but I’m just not looking to get involved with another month right now
February 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hey if any of you are friends with March can you tell them I’m flattered but I’m just not looking to get involved with another month right now
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I'm so proud to share my first asexuality research paper with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social as their Visiting Fellow! We investigate public attitudes towards asexual people, unearthing some concerning (and some hopeful) findings! 💜🤍
Check out the paper: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/asexual...
Check out the paper: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/asexual...
February 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I'm so proud to share my first asexuality research paper with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social as their Visiting Fellow! We investigate public attitudes towards asexual people, unearthing some concerning (and some hopeful) findings! 💜🤍
Check out the paper: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/asexual...
Check out the paper: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/asexual...
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My friend Garrett once absolutely skewered a guy for saying something sexist, and when someone else tried to defend him by saying 'he's just saying it to get a reaction' Garrett followed with 'well this is the reaction, is anyone enjoying it?'
The sexist was silent the rest of the night.
The sexist was silent the rest of the night.
Cis men truly need to understand the power of saying “that’s fucked up bro why would you say that” to another cis man
The responsibility for resisting and correcting this behavior shouldn’t fall solely on a specific gender. If you’re a man of conscience and you see another man mimicking Nick Fuentes, fuck him up on sight before the women even get a chance. I mean that.
February 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
My friend Garrett once absolutely skewered a guy for saying something sexist, and when someone else tried to defend him by saying 'he's just saying it to get a reaction' Garrett followed with 'well this is the reaction, is anyone enjoying it?'
The sexist was silent the rest of the night.
The sexist was silent the rest of the night.
Just got sent this article written by John Scalzi - another author I admire (read Redshirts - it's amazing). But he's right.
Funny, I've spent 15 years in television production. I've met actors, artists, celebrities, sportsmen... did not care a jot. But authors have always been different for me.
Funny, I've spent 15 years in television production. I've met actors, artists, celebrities, sportsmen... did not care a jot. But authors have always been different for me.
Please Don’t Idolize Me (or Anyone, Really)
In the wake of the various recent allegations involving Neil Gaiman, people have been both very sad that someone who they looked up to as an inspiration has, allegedly, turned out to be something l…
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January 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Just got sent this article written by John Scalzi - another author I admire (read Redshirts - it's amazing). But he's right.
Funny, I've spent 15 years in television production. I've met actors, artists, celebrities, sportsmen... did not care a jot. But authors have always been different for me.
Funny, I've spent 15 years in television production. I've met actors, artists, celebrities, sportsmen... did not care a jot. But authors have always been different for me.
I believe the Vulture article about Gaiman. Throughout my life, I've revered the authors who create incredible new worlds & characters to love. And now...I’ve heard ‘separate the creator from their creation’ so often I could spit. No one explains how to deal with the unaccountable sense of betrayal.
January 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I believe the Vulture article about Gaiman. Throughout my life, I've revered the authors who create incredible new worlds & characters to love. And now...I’ve heard ‘separate the creator from their creation’ so often I could spit. No one explains how to deal with the unaccountable sense of betrayal.
Talk about being late to the party, but I finally watched Cocaine Bear today and, you know what? Masterpiece. Movie of our era. 😂
January 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Talk about being late to the party, but I finally watched Cocaine Bear today and, you know what? Masterpiece. Movie of our era. 😂
I need to listen to this - Grady Hendrix also wrote 'The Final Girl Support Group' which is one of my all time favourite horror novels ever!
Squeeeee! @gradyhendrix.bsky.social is on the latest episode of #TheWritersRoutine podcast!
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January 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I need to listen to this - Grady Hendrix also wrote 'The Final Girl Support Group' which is one of my all time favourite horror novels ever!