jAy Ph.D.
@jayrotoole.bsky.social
Cultural and Literary Historian, EM PhD
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New Academic Book Forthcoming: Early Modern Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I (2025).
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New Academic Book Forthcoming: Early Modern Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I (2025).
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· Nov 13
Kinda’ proud that this was one of my most popular tweets before the fall of democracy!
A hardback copy of my academic book has finally arrived!
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A hardback copy of my academic book has finally arrived!
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
Want to find out more about the desires of King James VI & I? - You can do from next Thursday!
Release date: 11th December.
#QueerLit #EarlyModern #History #EarlyModern
101 Ways with Mince by Nigella:
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
101 Ways with Mince by Nigella:
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Cottage Pie with Cooked Meat.
I wanted to use up the remainder of the cooked fillet of beef so this was the perfect solution.
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Boston Cream Pie by Nigella.
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Boston Cream Pie by Nigella.
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Custard in a Victorian sponge and topped with a chocolate icing.
#DonesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Schiacciata with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts by Nigella.
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Schiacciata with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts by Nigella.
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
I love this bread. The cheese and pine nuts lend a welcome crunch that contrast with the pillow soft bread.
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Gateau Breton by Nigella.
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gateau Breton by Nigella.
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This is a dense cake so you won’t need a huge slice, but then again…
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
Midsummer Dinner for 8 (in Winter for 2!) by Nigella:
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Midsummer Dinner for 8 (in Winter for 2!) by Nigella:
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Pea, Mint & Avocado Salad
Fillet of Beef with Red Wine , Anchovies, Garlic & Thyme
Jersey Royals, Warm Spinach & Lemon
Strawberries in Dark Syrup with Proust’s Madeleines
This meal is amazing!
#HowToEat #CookTheBook
Saw that coming a mile away, “walk up hill” and I loved it.
Also, I’m so happy to see Tiffany getting the #StrangerThings revival. Another incredible ‘80s superstar so deserving of her throne.
#StrangerThings5
Also, I’m so happy to see Tiffany getting the #StrangerThings revival. Another incredible ‘80s superstar so deserving of her throne.
#StrangerThings5
a woman with long red hair is singing into a microphone on a stage .
ALT: a woman with long red hair is singing into a microphone on a stage .
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November 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Saw that coming a mile away, “walk up hill” and I loved it.
Also, I’m so happy to see Tiffany getting the #StrangerThings revival. Another incredible ‘80s superstar so deserving of her throne.
#StrangerThings5
Also, I’m so happy to see Tiffany getting the #StrangerThings revival. Another incredible ‘80s superstar so deserving of her throne.
#StrangerThings5
It is time again for an updated montage of EVERY incredible recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s:
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It is time again for an updated montage of EVERY incredible recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s:
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
#NigellaChristmas
#NigellaBites
#SimplyNigella
#NigellaKitchen
#CookEatRepeat
#ForeverSummer
#AtMyTable
#Nigellissima
#Feast
#CookedThatBook
So, here is every recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s brilliant #Nigellissima in one image:
#CookedThatBook
#CookedThatBook
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So, here is every recipe from @nigella.bsky.social ‘s brilliant #Nigellissima in one image:
#CookedThatBook
#CookedThatBook
Chocolate Pasta with Pecans and Caramel by Nigella.
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Chocolate Pasta with Pecans and Caramel by Nigella.
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
I wanted to finish this book on a sweet note. The cocoa pasta with the caramel sauce and pecans work really well together.
#Nigellissisma #CookTheBook
Reposted by jAy Ph.D.
@justrena.bsky.social there he is. Again. That James fella.
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
@justrena.bsky.social there he is. Again. That James fella.
Reposted by jAy Ph.D.
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Reposted by jAy Ph.D.
Oooh this looks interesting!
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Oooh this looks interesting!
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to understand the relationship between King James VI & I & his favourite, Buckingham, from their own letters?
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Read all about it in my forthcoming academic book, Exploring Early Sexualities. The Desires of King James VI & I.
Released 2 weeks today!
#QueerLit #EarlyModern
Chocolate Salame by Nigella.
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chocolate Salame by Nigella.
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
…because you can never have enough chocolate.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Struffoli by. Nigella.
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Struffoli by. Nigella.
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I know taller this is a centrepiece at Christmas but life is too short to wait another four weeks.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Italian Golden Lentils by Nigella.
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Italian Golden Lentils by Nigella.
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I finally found these online! They are Castelluccio lentils and they were worth the wait.
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Blackberry and Apple Pie by Nigella.
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Blackberry and Apple Pie by Nigella.
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
This was the perfect excuse to use up some more of the gorgeous Bramley apples that my cousin grew!
#DomesticGoddess #CookTheBook
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A crow fell down my chimney earlier. I finally managed to guide him out the back door but here are some shots of him in the conservatory!
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A crow fell down my chimney earlier. I finally managed to guide him out the back door but here are some shots of him in the conservatory!
Reposted by jAy Ph.D.
The City & the elites are apparently worried about me.
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UK Greens’ Populist Tilt Worries City With Disregard for Markets
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is winning over voters with his pledge to tax the wealthy and unleash borrowing to plow money into Britain’s ailing public services. His inequality-busting ideas are a...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The City & the elites are apparently worried about me.
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Farro Risotto with Mushrooms by Nigella.
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Farro Risotto with Mushrooms by Nigella.
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
All the flavour of a risotto without the constant stirring!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
Mountain Macaroni by Nigella.
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mountain Macaroni by Nigella.
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
I made this mountain for two as it is just mum and I but I could have gone back for seconds!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
No-Churn Chestnut Ice Cream by Nigella.
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
No-Churn Chestnut Ice Cream by Nigella.
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook
An ice-cream must be good to eat it in this weather!
#Nigellissima #CookTheBook