CL Hellisen
@clhellisen.bsky.social
Stories in F&SF, Strange Horizons, Apex, Tor, Shimmer, BCS.
Repped by Caro Clarke
The Shape of Monsters out now https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Shape-of-Monsters-Audiobook/B0FGDJ5X1M
https://clhellisenlanding.carrd.co/
They/them, Scotland
Repped by Caro Clarke
The Shape of Monsters out now https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Shape-of-Monsters-Audiobook/B0FGDJ5X1M
https://clhellisenlanding.carrd.co/
They/them, Scotland
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CL Hellisen
@clhellisen.bsky.social
· Jul 7
Godskin
Sometimes among the fish and crabs, we trawl squid and octopus, or little sharks, all added to the pots. Sometimes it’s a fish person, a thing we cut free and do not talk of, pretend we never saw. …
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If you'd like to read my World Fantasy Award shortlisted story Godskin, then amble on over to @strangehorizons.bsky.social ...
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Northodox have a sale on now for all of their books, including my fantasy murder mystery The Executioner's Blade. Go grab a copy before it goes out of print in January!
www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...
www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Northodox have a sale on now for all of their books, including my fantasy murder mystery The Executioner's Blade. Go grab a copy before it goes out of print in January!
www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...
www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...
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I'll wade in, I guess. Please do read the alt text.
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'll wade in, I guess. Please do read the alt text.
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Only two of my published books have POVs of men and I've never seen a complaint about any of those characters, whereas all of my many women protagonists and POV characters have gotten some kind of hate except one.
And she is not human; she is a bird person 🫠 so I guess that's the other way.
And she is not human; she is a bird person 🫠 so I guess that's the other way.
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Only two of my published books have POVs of men and I've never seen a complaint about any of those characters, whereas all of my many women protagonists and POV characters have gotten some kind of hate except one.
And she is not human; she is a bird person 🫠 so I guess that's the other way.
And she is not human; she is a bird person 🫠 so I guess that's the other way.
I wrote a character traumatised by their upbringing and their betrayal at the hands of their only living family.
Then they found someobe who made them feel human and safe, and lost them.
In their grief, they went to hell for this person.
So many readers hate this character.
Guess their gender.
Then they found someobe who made them feel human and safe, and lost them.
In their grief, they went to hell for this person.
So many readers hate this character.
Guess their gender.
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I wrote a character traumatised by their upbringing and their betrayal at the hands of their only living family.
Then they found someobe who made them feel human and safe, and lost them.
In their grief, they went to hell for this person.
So many readers hate this character.
Guess their gender.
Then they found someobe who made them feel human and safe, and lost them.
In their grief, they went to hell for this person.
So many readers hate this character.
Guess their gender.
Anyway, uh, my book is also called The Shape of Monsters, but it's book 1 and came out in 2025.
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Anyway, uh, my book is also called The Shape of Monsters, but it's book 1 and came out in 2025.
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry, but hey, it looks interesting
THE SHAPE OF MONSTERS, Book 2 of THE MOON HERESIES TRILOGY, has a cover!
And it is perfect. No notes. Coming June 2026
Design by Stephanie Hess
Illustration by
@eleonorpiteira.bsky.social
And it is perfect. No notes. Coming June 2026
Design by Stephanie Hess
Illustration by
@eleonorpiteira.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry, but hey, it looks interesting
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I loved this one – and reviewed it here. One of the highlights of my audiobook year. Well worth adding to your library if you're on Audible!
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I loved this one – and reviewed it here. One of the highlights of my audiobook year. Well worth adding to your library if you're on Audible!
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One more event! Join me tonight in Edinburgh, where I’ll be chatting with Rafael Torrubia and @cymerafestival.co.uk’s Ann Landmann
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An Evening with Shona Kinsella & Rafael Torrubia - Edinburgh West End
Join Shona Kinsella & Rafael Torrubia as they chat to Ann Landmann on their haunting, fantastical tales deeply rooted in Scottish folklore.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
One more event! Join me tonight in Edinburgh, where I’ll be chatting with Rafael Torrubia and @cymerafestival.co.uk’s Ann Landmann
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Oh, look. Science showing that gender affirming care dramatically reduces suicidality in trans kids. Listen to children! And scientists!
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Oh, look. Science showing that gender affirming care dramatically reduces suicidality in trans kids. Listen to children! And scientists!
Starting out my day with an amazing flu fighter juice from this Tunisian Street Kitchen and juice bar near Lambeth North station, and the owner is a delight, plus the music is excellent
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Starting out my day with an amazing flu fighter juice from this Tunisian Street Kitchen and juice bar near Lambeth North station, and the owner is a delight, plus the music is excellent
Now my child is lecturing me because I need to do more promo, more consistently.
She says, 'i think I do more promo for your book, and I'm just an anonymous on Tumblr.'
She says, 'i think I do more promo for your book, and I'm just an anonymous on Tumblr.'
a woman is sitting on the floor holding a cardboard box and a bag .
Alt: a woman is sitting on the floor holding a cardboard box l, which she slowly puts over her head.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Now my child is lecturing me because I need to do more promo, more consistently.
She says, 'i think I do more promo for your book, and I'm just an anonymous on Tumblr.'
She says, 'i think I do more promo for your book, and I'm just an anonymous on Tumblr.'
And this is the novel, if you like dark fantasy about warring Mage Houses, sibling rivalry, disaster queers and terrible bargains
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
And this is the novel, if you like dark fantasy about warring Mage Houses, sibling rivalry, disaster queers and terrible bargains
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
My friend @bethkesh.bsky.social pointed put that once again I'm being bad at promo 🙃🤣
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
You all need to see my brilliant picture of Georgia and David Tennant...
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
My friend @bethkesh.bsky.social pointed put that once again I'm being bad at promo 🙃🤣
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
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Leonora Carrington :
Cat Tapestry, c.1950s
Wool
Museo Nacional de Arte INBA
Cat Tapestry, c.1950s
Wool
Museo Nacional de Arte INBA
November 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Leonora Carrington :
Cat Tapestry, c.1950s
Wool
Museo Nacional de Arte INBA
Cat Tapestry, c.1950s
Wool
Museo Nacional de Arte INBA
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NEW PODCAST ALERT!
Episode 17 of the Strange Horizons @ 25 podcast is live now featuring R.B. Lemberg @rblemberg.bsky.social interviewed by Kat Kourbeti @darthj.uno.
Listen and read at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Episode 17 of the Strange Horizons @ 25 podcast is live now featuring R.B. Lemberg @rblemberg.bsky.social interviewed by Kat Kourbeti @darthj.uno.
Listen and read at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Writing the Diaspora Experience with R.B. Lemberg (SH@25 Episode 17)
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, Podcast Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with long-time Strange Horizons contributor RB Lemberg to talk about everything from using poetry as a tool to refin…
strangehorizons.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEW PODCAST ALERT!
Episode 17 of the Strange Horizons @ 25 podcast is live now featuring R.B. Lemberg @rblemberg.bsky.social interviewed by Kat Kourbeti @darthj.uno.
Listen and read at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Episode 17 of the Strange Horizons @ 25 podcast is live now featuring R.B. Lemberg @rblemberg.bsky.social interviewed by Kat Kourbeti @darthj.uno.
Listen and read at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
You all need to see my brilliant picture of Georgia and David Tennant...
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You all need to see my brilliant picture of Georgia and David Tennant...
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
London giving me the vibes I want
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
London giving me the vibes I want
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More freehand character doodles with a ballpoint pen
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
More freehand character doodles with a ballpoint pen
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spent the afternoon tidying Book Moon and refreshing displays. We have such an excellent horror section right now. Oh, and so much Tanith Lee! Sold one today.
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
spent the afternoon tidying Book Moon and refreshing displays. We have such an excellent horror section right now. Oh, and so much Tanith Lee! Sold one today.
Found this big gal whilst out
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Found this big gal whilst out
Hey Big City of London, I am in you
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Hey Big City of London, I am in you
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An eerily numinous Monday morning to you all.
Artist: Luke Hillstad
Artist: Luke Hillstad
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
An eerily numinous Monday morning to you all.
Artist: Luke Hillstad
Artist: Luke Hillstad
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This is a scheduled post for anyone awake at midnight ET (very likely not our co-founders) to check our submissions guidelines. Perhaps a certain Moksha link at the bottom is now active, and perhaps certain Moksha forms are now open to submissions 👀
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
Submission Guidelines - OTHERSIDE
Submission guidelines for fiction and poetry submissions to OTHERSIDE, including opening dates and how to submit.
othersidespec.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
This is a scheduled post for anyone awake at midnight ET (very likely not our co-founders) to check our submissions guidelines. Perhaps a certain Moksha link at the bottom is now active, and perhaps certain Moksha forms are now open to submissions 👀
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
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I have had it with the justifications. The weaponization of poverty, neurodiversity, mental illness, all of it.
if you follow me and are using my RTs of authors' books to pirate books (many who are financially struggling, I might add), then frankly fuck off.
if you follow me and are using my RTs of authors' books to pirate books (many who are financially struggling, I might add), then frankly fuck off.
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I have had it with the justifications. The weaponization of poverty, neurodiversity, mental illness, all of it.
if you follow me and are using my RTs of authors' books to pirate books (many who are financially struggling, I might add), then frankly fuck off.
if you follow me and are using my RTs of authors' books to pirate books (many who are financially struggling, I might add), then frankly fuck off.