Finn McLellan
@saranadosfiction.com
Disabled transmasc butch fantasy writer in this world, stabby bastards of various stripes in sundry fictional ones.
Writing LGBTQ+ gaslamp fantasy (among other things) over at https://saranadosfiction.com/
@[email protected]
(they/he)
Writing LGBTQ+ gaslamp fantasy (among other things) over at https://saranadosfiction.com/
@[email protected]
(they/he)
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Ahoy!
I'm Finn, and I'm a disabled queer transmasc butch SFF writer.
My main project is an ongoing queer Gothic gaslamp fantasy serial called Argentum in Aqua, which you can read for free over on my site ( saranadosfiction.com/2023/12/11/a... ) or pick up in ebook form ( finn-mclellan.itch.io )
I'm Finn, and I'm a disabled queer transmasc butch SFF writer.
My main project is an ongoing queer Gothic gaslamp fantasy serial called Argentum in Aqua, which you can read for free over on my site ( saranadosfiction.com/2023/12/11/a... ) or pick up in ebook form ( finn-mclellan.itch.io )
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I think my book babies look good together 🫀
The Reanimator's Fate is out today!
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and the mysteries that bring them together
Grab book 1 in paperback, audio, or ebook to start the series: books2read.com/trm1
The Reanimator's Fate is out today!
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and the mysteries that bring them together
Grab book 1 in paperback, audio, or ebook to start the series: books2read.com/trm1
January 29, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I think my book babies look good together 🫀
The Reanimator's Fate is out today!
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and the mysteries that bring them together
Grab book 1 in paperback, audio, or ebook to start the series: books2read.com/trm1
The Reanimator's Fate is out today!
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and the mysteries that bring them together
Grab book 1 in paperback, audio, or ebook to start the series: books2read.com/trm1
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Publishing For Minnesota is going on right now, and there are so many amazing items you can bid on!
Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Publishing For Minnesota is going on right now, and there are so many amazing items you can bid on!
Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
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the thing that makes Sam Vimes work as a character is that he spends all of his time standing at the very edge of the slippery slope, looking directly down into the abyss, and consciously choosing not to go down that slope even when it would be so much easier if he did
January 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
the thing that makes Sam Vimes work as a character is that he spends all of his time standing at the very edge of the slippery slope, looking directly down into the abyss, and consciously choosing not to go down that slope even when it would be so much easier if he did
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Discworld QOTD, from Thud!
“Beating people up in little rooms…he knew where that led. And if you did it for a good reason, you’d do it for a bad one. You couldn’t say ‘We’re the good guys’ and do bad-guy things.”
“Beating people up in little rooms…he knew where that led. And if you did it for a good reason, you’d do it for a bad one. You couldn’t say ‘We’re the good guys’ and do bad-guy things.”
Discworld QOTD, from Making Money
"‘Even tyrants have to obey the law.’ He paused, looking thoughtful, and continued: ‘No, I tell a lie, tyrants do not have to obey the law, obviously, but they do have to observe the niceties.’"
"‘Even tyrants have to obey the law.’ He paused, looking thoughtful, and continued: ‘No, I tell a lie, tyrants do not have to obey the law, obviously, but they do have to observe the niceties.’"
Discworld QOTD, from Thief of Time
“People like that don't need a reason apart from "because I can". They have a nightmare and try to make it happen.”
“People like that don't need a reason apart from "because I can". They have a nightmare and try to make it happen.”
January 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Thud!
“Beating people up in little rooms…he knew where that led. And if you did it for a good reason, you’d do it for a bad one. You couldn’t say ‘We’re the good guys’ and do bad-guy things.”
“Beating people up in little rooms…he knew where that led. And if you did it for a good reason, you’d do it for a bad one. You couldn’t say ‘We’re the good guys’ and do bad-guy things.”
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Goodnight from Crowhythe Museum of Curiosities, where the stuffed weasels are yet again attempting to remove the velvet waistcoats imposed upon them. Goodnight from Alfie Bray, wondering if it’s too late an hour to ring the local curse-breakers. Goodnight from Hookland.
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Goodnight from Crowhythe Museum of Curiosities, where the stuffed weasels are yet again attempting to remove the velvet waistcoats imposed upon them. Goodnight from Alfie Bray, wondering if it’s too late an hour to ring the local curse-breakers. Goodnight from Hookland.
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if you've already got too damn many ebooks, the Ko-Fi route is always open. ko-fi.com/dianeduane 🙂 Thanks, all! (2/2)
Support Diane Duane
Support Diane Duane
ko-fi.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
if you've already got too damn many ebooks, the Ko-Fi route is always open. ko-fi.com/dianeduane 🙂 Thanks, all! (2/2)
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Meanwhile: Just a reminder that I need to buy a hearing aid, and just dropped half a month's rent for a necessary MRI. Want to help out (if you're not UK-based, as Brexit's in the way)? Bundles are on sale at #Ebooks Direct, at discount prices! 🙂! ebooks.direct/collections/... (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Meanwhile: Just a reminder that I need to buy a hearing aid, and just dropped half a month's rent for a necessary MRI. Want to help out (if you're not UK-based, as Brexit's in the way)? Bundles are on sale at #Ebooks Direct, at discount prices! 🙂! ebooks.direct/collections/... (1/2)
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Our friends @reactorsff.bsky.social have a cover reveal for you! Learn more https://bit.ly/3M0FgsU
Caskey Russell's indigenous epic fantasy began with THE DOOR ON THE SEA, & continues in the much-anticipated sequel - THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN! Cover by Sam Gretton.
Book 1 https://geni.us/doorsea
Caskey Russell's indigenous epic fantasy began with THE DOOR ON THE SEA, & continues in the much-anticipated sequel - THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN! Cover by Sam Gretton.
Book 1 https://geni.us/doorsea
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Our friends @reactorsff.bsky.social have a cover reveal for you! Learn more https://bit.ly/3M0FgsU
Caskey Russell's indigenous epic fantasy began with THE DOOR ON THE SEA, & continues in the much-anticipated sequel - THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN! Cover by Sam Gretton.
Book 1 https://geni.us/doorsea
Caskey Russell's indigenous epic fantasy began with THE DOOR ON THE SEA, & continues in the much-anticipated sequel - THE EAGLE IN THE MOUNTAIN! Cover by Sam Gretton.
Book 1 https://geni.us/doorsea
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Oh whops "drops knight sketches"
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Oh whops "drops knight sketches"
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nothing like leftover cold pizza that you forgot was waiting while you got hyperfocused on assembling a reactor
January 29, 2026 at 8:10 PM
nothing like leftover cold pizza that you forgot was waiting while you got hyperfocused on assembling a reactor
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Izzet did a bunch of experiments with dough and kneading technique and oven type and which toppings go on when and after a few months and much trial and error, they concluded screw this did you know the pizza place delivers
Someone on my blog asked what plane has the best pizza. One of the planes I chose was Ravnica, so another person asked which guild made the best pizza. It was “Another Day of R&D Productivity Lost” (for fans of my old “Tales from the Pit” comic).
#WotCStaff
#WotCStaff
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Izzet did a bunch of experiments with dough and kneading technique and oven type and which toppings go on when and after a few months and much trial and error, they concluded screw this did you know the pizza place delivers
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I've had a hell of a week (or two) but I'm recovering. I hope to spend some time with your posts in the coming few days!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I've had a hell of a week (or two) but I'm recovering. I hope to spend some time with your posts in the coming few days!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
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Over at the #MindPalate site: Yes, it's still more French toast! In this case, the Pennsylvania Railroad's delightfully fiddly recipe in which you get to make little tiny sweet sandwiches and fry them! Dump the doomcrolling for an afternoon and make these instead. 🙂 mind-palate.com/pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania Railroad French Toast - The Mind Palate
A classy (if slightly finicky) take on French toast: tiny sweet sandwiches cut up and fried
mind-palate.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Over at the #MindPalate site: Yes, it's still more French toast! In this case, the Pennsylvania Railroad's delightfully fiddly recipe in which you get to make little tiny sweet sandwiches and fry them! Dump the doomcrolling for an afternoon and make these instead. 🙂 mind-palate.com/pennsylvania...
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Official announcement out now: pace.coe.int/en/news/1018...
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Official announcement out now: pace.coe.int/en/news/1018...
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Kill the reflexive urge to engage with anything you think is neat by finding out what the worst people you can imagine are saying about it first. Feel what you're feeling and move on with your day.
"I wonder how the chuds on Twitter are reacting to the LGBT options in Tomodachi Life"
I'm not! I don't care what they have to think or say! Fuck em!
I'm not! I don't care what they have to think or say! Fuck em!
January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Kill the reflexive urge to engage with anything you think is neat by finding out what the worst people you can imagine are saying about it first. Feel what you're feeling and move on with your day.
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The Council of Europe votes by 2/3 majority to accept the resolution banning conversion practices, brought by UK MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social.
#SexMatters and #AthenaForum tried their best to derail this resolution, but failed.
Huge well done to everybody involved 🙌🙌🙌
#SexMatters and #AthenaForum tried their best to derail this resolution, but failed.
Huge well done to everybody involved 🙌🙌🙌
January 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Council of Europe votes by 2/3 majority to accept the resolution banning conversion practices, brought by UK MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social.
#SexMatters and #AthenaForum tried their best to derail this resolution, but failed.
Huge well done to everybody involved 🙌🙌🙌
#SexMatters and #AthenaForum tried their best to derail this resolution, but failed.
Huge well done to everybody involved 🙌🙌🙌
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Latest BBC excuse is that they have to reflect the SC Judgement.
Which...
a) No they don't.
b) Where does the judgement compel the BBC to use slurs for trans people?
Which...
a) No they don't.
b) Where does the judgement compel the BBC to use slurs for trans people?
January 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Latest BBC excuse is that they have to reflect the SC Judgement.
Which...
a) No they don't.
b) Where does the judgement compel the BBC to use slurs for trans people?
Which...
a) No they don't.
b) Where does the judgement compel the BBC to use slurs for trans people?
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Submitted third round of slur complaint to the BBC ECU.
Love the brass on the BBC, still insisting that they're using slurs for 'clarity'.
While also referring to anti abortion transphobic activists as 'gender critical feminists'.
Love the brass on the BBC, still insisting that they're using slurs for 'clarity'.
While also referring to anti abortion transphobic activists as 'gender critical feminists'.
January 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Submitted third round of slur complaint to the BBC ECU.
Love the brass on the BBC, still insisting that they're using slurs for 'clarity'.
While also referring to anti abortion transphobic activists as 'gender critical feminists'.
Love the brass on the BBC, still insisting that they're using slurs for 'clarity'.
While also referring to anti abortion transphobic activists as 'gender critical feminists'.
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Check out an exclusive excerpt! Thanks so much to Jen for hosting:
Book Excerpt Spotlight: Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Enchanting the Fae Queen Author: Stephanie Burgis Publisher: Bramble Release Date: January 27, 2026 Series: Queens of Villainy #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy Excerpt: Chapter Five It was astonishing just how easily…
Enchanting the Fae Queen Author: Stephanie Burgis Publisher: Bramble Release Date: January 27, 2026 Series: Queens of Villainy #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy Excerpt: Chapter Five It was astonishing just how easily…
Book Excerpt Spotlight: Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Enchanting the Fae Queen Author: Stephanie Burgis Publisher: Bramble Release Date: January 27, 2026 Series: Queens of Villainy #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy Excerpt: Chapter Five It was astonishing just how easily Lorelei’s mood could be uplifted by that look on Gerard de Moireul’s face. The amount of incredulity and outrage expressed by an infinitesimal widening of that man’s eyes and a single pulse of a blood vessel in the left side of his forehead was enough to set her up for days with delight.
twimom227.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Check out an exclusive excerpt! Thanks so much to Jen for hosting:
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For this month's ask an expert column, we asked the multi-talented @alasdairstuart.com to field your questions about tabletop gaming and working with existing intellectual properties. This one is a mega edition, so strap yourselves in...
britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...
britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
For this month's ask an expert column, we asked the multi-talented @alasdairstuart.com to field your questions about tabletop gaming and working with existing intellectual properties. This one is a mega edition, so strap yourselves in...
britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...
britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...
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In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER...
Rowan's pursuers are far more close to home than she imagined.
Read it, and the full series, on our website at www.blademaidens.com!
Rowan's pursuers are far more close to home than she imagined.
Read it, and the full series, on our website at www.blademaidens.com!
January 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER...
Rowan's pursuers are far more close to home than she imagined.
Read it, and the full series, on our website at www.blademaidens.com!
Rowan's pursuers are far more close to home than she imagined.
Read it, and the full series, on our website at www.blademaidens.com!
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The new Disneyland Handcrafted documentary might be my favorite thing that Disney (or any other big studio) has done with their archival material. Leslie Iwerks used a ton of restraint and the film is really well constructed. I hope they release it on physical media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrV...
Disneyland Handcrafted | Full Documentary
YouTube video by Disney
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The new Disneyland Handcrafted documentary might be my favorite thing that Disney (or any other big studio) has done with their archival material. Leslie Iwerks used a ton of restraint and the film is really well constructed. I hope they release it on physical media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrV...
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It's not getting as much buzz, but Tomodachi life letting you actually make aro/ace miis in addition to being gay/bi is a nice addition. Plus the fact that you can have platonic housemates now, instead of that being exclusive to marriage is cool.
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It's not getting as much buzz, but Tomodachi life letting you actually make aro/ace miis in addition to being gay/bi is a nice addition. Plus the fact that you can have platonic housemates now, instead of that being exclusive to marriage is cool.
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We are delighted to reveal the cover for Caskey Russell's The Eagle in the Mountain! The sequel to The Door on the Sea is a Tlingit epic fantasy following what happens when the quest is finished–and when someone else needs to takes over:
Revealing The Eagle in the Mountain by Caskey Russell - Reactor
Now returned from his quest, Elān is changed...
reactormag.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
We are delighted to reveal the cover for Caskey Russell's The Eagle in the Mountain! The sequel to The Door on the Sea is a Tlingit epic fantasy following what happens when the quest is finished–and when someone else needs to takes over:
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Would you like to advertise in the Fantasycon souvenir book? How about have your books for sale at the Fantasycon table in the Dealers' Hall? You can now arrange both in our shop: britishfantasysociety.org/shop/
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Would you like to advertise in the Fantasycon souvenir book? How about have your books for sale at the Fantasycon table in the Dealers' Hall? You can now arrange both in our shop: britishfantasysociety.org/shop/