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James Bennett

@jamesbennett.bsky.social

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British Fantasy Award winning author 🏳️‍🌈 The Ben Garston Novels. Book of Queer Saints. The Dark magazine. Website: https://james-bennett.org/ 'Inventive and vivid' Publishers Weekly

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing as we're having a 🌈SUPER GAY DAY🌈, I made a promo post for my profile. All links to independent outlets are in the alt text (or sail the Big River if it suits).

Featuring my British Fantasy Award winning story "Morta" and three shortlisted anthologies.

All gay. All slay. All day. 🏳️‍🌈☠️📚💙

An angel with eviscerated wings and bandages to cover his wounds is the cover for my short story collection Preaching To The Perverted. White feathers drift in the background.

https://www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page/preaching-to-the-perverted

The red flock wallpaper cover of The Dust of the Red Rose Knight. A phallic sword hilt rises on the left of the image.

https://www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-dust-of-the-red-rose-knight/

The cover of I Want That Twink Obliterated. A green giant looks over a space magician and warrior on a cratered planet in the foreground.

https://www.bona-books.com/shop/p/product-1-275tn

Two red devils entwined makes up the special edition of The Book of Queer Saints Vol I

https://www.wayfaringbooksellers.com/product/the-book-of-queer-saints-volume-1-edited-by-mae-murray/6431

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 6h

It was superseded by the Matrix films, I think. Which it now seeks to ape, and poorly.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 6h

Furthering tinkerage.

There's a slice of brand-new queer gothic fiction up on the blog called "Gravebourne".

Gracias! 📚💙🏳️‍🌈☠️

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A white feather floats in an abyss. The landing page of my new website.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 9h

Tale as old as time: Listening to those in positions of influence speak with authority on matters they have no knowledge or experience of.

Kudos that man for calling it out.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 9h

Hmm. Sounds suspect.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 9h

Coming out isn't a one and done event either. I come out all the time. Every new job. Meeting new ppl. Occasionally choosing not to.
It's a fact of queer life.

Remember that everyone who's out wasn't once too.

We get it. Better than anyone. Trust. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10h

a raccoon is smiling and laughing with the words `` he he he he he he '' written below it .

Alt: a raccoon is smiling and laughing with the words `` he he he he he he '' written below it .

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10h

Police certificate finally arrived. Putting the pieces together for permanent residency. Happy to say I haven't committed any crimes in Spain in the past 5 years.

Can you believe it?

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 11h

Website tinkered with and blog linked.

To inaugurate the site, I've uploaded a brand-new queer horror story called "Gravebourne", which has been hitherto unpublished (click on 'blog' if you so fancy).

Gracias! 📚💙🏳️‍🌈☠️

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A pink skull and a floating feather comprise the website landing page for James Bennett.

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 18h

I won't open Substack and never have, because it's a Nazi bar.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 18h

We're all waiting for your rendition of "My Heart Will Go On", Joe.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 18h

Just go with 'dated'.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 20h

Right, my lovelies, time to get off the soapbox and get some words down.

Have a fabulous Saturday! 🌈💙

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 20h

But if you do choose to come out, my advice is to remember that it's for YOUR benefit. Not theirs.

You can tell them that if you want.

I did. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 20h

Nor are you any less valid as a queer person or a human being.

Just making that absolutely clear while I'm here. 🌈❤️

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 20h

I'll add that there is absolutely no pressure on folks to come out. It's entirely your own choice and we all should respect that. And if you're thinking of coming out, or have recently done so, I hope you find the right support.

Love and strength to you wherever you may be. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 20h

¡Feliz cumpleaños atrasado, maestro!

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 21h

Sorry, no.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 21h

I'll DM you. I prefer not to name names to avoid attacking individuals and to protect myself.

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 21h

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Been out and proud for 30 years now. Won't say it's always been easy, but I live my life on my own terms.

Today I'm thinking of those who face challenges for being who they are. And fighting for a better world. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 21h

Glad to see folks objecting to the famous author posting chat Gtp versions of his works on his FB page. With the greatest respect, I've added my own.

The last thing any artist of influence should be doing is encouraging the use of AI in art and entertainment.

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 1d

The crushing disappointment when one of your all-time idols starts taking to social media to extol the virtues of AI in art, literature, and entertainment.

I hate this timeline.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 1d

"Heart" lol

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 1d

Gayborhood. 🩷

A typically narrow street in Seville with a church at the end.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 1d

Feel better soon.

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 1d

Take it easy. Don't yank anything. Certainly don't injure yourself.