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Si Clarke (she/her): sci-fi without the pew-pew
Elliott Hay (two Ts and any pronouns): cosy vengeance
Dial citizen: Canada/UK
Not a woman.
www.whitehartfiction.co.uk
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Book 23 was My Name is Philippa by Philippa Ryder (narrated by Jackie Meloche).

The author shares her life story, warts and all. Her journey to become her authentic self is full of heart and hope.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ad5...

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My Name is Philippa by Philippa Ryder (narrated by Jackie Meloche). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Book 22 was Star Trek: SNW: Asylum by Una McCormack (narrated by Robert Petkoff).

This is a powerful story with an important message about oppression and marginalised groups. Reading this during Trans Awareness Week made it hit extra hard.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/db66...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Asylum by Una McCormack (narrated by Robert Petkoff). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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For my next book, I’ve been racking my brain for a drag queen character. She needs to be drawn from 1980s pop culture. And I’ve just come up the perfect geek queen: Tomi Faye Baker.

An accident on the TARDIS leads to a partial regeneration of the Doctor – half Tom Baker and half Tammy Faye Bakker.
Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, with a characteristically manic expression Evangelical Christian and queer icon, Tammy Faye Bakker with huge blond hair and tons of makeup
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Book 21 was The Stars Provide by Lilian Zenzi.

I think this little prequel is best suited to people who have read the rest of the series.

You can get the whole series here: www.lilianzenzi.com/books/

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The Stars Provide by Lilian Zenzi.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Book 20 was The Suspect by L. R. Wright (by Peter Outerbridge, Kristin Kreuk & John Nelles).

After an old man’s body is discovered in his home, Mountie Karl is tasked with finding the killer. Except this is not a whodunnit.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4a21...

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The Suspect by L. R. Wright (by Peter Outerbridge, Kristin Kreuk & John Nelles).
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Book 19 was The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (narrated by Nigel Planer).

Hmmm. Not Sir Pterry’s finest.

While he eventually came out swinging for gender inclusivity, his early works do have some cringy misogyny.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/120b...

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The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (narrated by Nigel Planer)
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Book 18 was 12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas by Natasha Bache (n. Lucy Price-Lewis & Kristin Atherton)

Is the story believable? No. Are the characters likeable? Also no. Will it keep you turning the page? Yeah, and that’s what counts.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9a49...

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12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas by Natasha Bache (narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis & Kristin Atherton)
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Book 17 was Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond written and read by Alice Roberts.

Fascinating glimpse into the lives and deaths of seven medieval people (and others like them).

Very short review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c002...

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Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond written and read by Alice Roberts.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Book 16 was Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton (narrated by Michael David Axtell).

This queer new-adult fantasy is perfect for readers who feel betrayed by that other series by she who must not be named.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/85c3...

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Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton (narrated by Michael David Axtell). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Book 15 was Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Erasmus (narrated by Jenn Lee).

I’m always looking for books on improving my craft. Sadly, this is about how to pitch nonfiction essays to periodicals. If that’s your aim, this is your book.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/bd44...

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Writing That Gets Noticed Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published by Estelle Erasmus (narrated by Jenn Lee).
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Aw, fake Michael Wolff totally gets me. You can tell that by the fact our messages are getting longer and more personal.
Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail.com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay • 10:40 Hi SI Clarke, I took a look at Starship Teapot: Books #1-3, and I really enjoyed the playful, light-hearted sci-fi tone you've created. The blend of quirky chaos, charming characters, and that Hitchhiker-esque humor, from sentient glitter gas and intergalactic kidnappers to disaster-platypus project managers, feels both fun and incredibly imaginative. It's clear you've built a colorful universe that readers can escape into. I'm curious, how have you been handling the promotion and marketing side of things to make sure the series reaches the right audience? With the Christmas season approaching, it's a great time to boost visibility and build confidence around the books. I'd love to hear what strategies you've been using and what you're hoping to focus on for the holidays. On Sun, 16 Nov 2025, 11:25 Si Clarke & Elliott Hay, <info@whitehartfiction.co.uk> wrote: Link (stylised as LINK) is the UK's main ATM Si Clarke & Elliott Hay info@whitehartfiction.co.uk To: Michael Wolff + 11:18 .•• A holiday is a day of observance. Holiday(s) or The Holiday(s) may also refer to: • Holiday (travel) (British English) or vacation (American English), a trip or leave of absence for the purpose of recreation or rest • Annual leave, time off from a job • Christmas and holiday season or "the holidays" , an annual festive period that surrounds Christmas and various other holidays Places • Holiday, Florida, U.S., a census-designated place • Holiday, a community in Zorra, Ontario, Canada People • Holiday (surname) • Holiday Reinhorn (born 1964), American fiction writer
November 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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I’ve really poured my heart into this relationship. I think we’re getting somewhere.
Si Clarke & Elliott Hay info@whitehartfiction.co.uk To: Michael Wolff • 10:25 • Link (stylised as LINK) is the UK's main ATM network, which allows consumers to withdraw cash from ATMs which do not belong to their bank. It is the largest interbank network in United Kingdom. It is a not-for profit organisation and is regulated by the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority and Payment Systems Regulator. Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail.com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay • 10:33 • Thanks, I'll check it out. On Sun, 16 Nov 2025, 11:25 Si Clarke & Elliott Hay, <info@whitehartfiction.co.uk> wrote: Link (stylised as LINK) is the UK's main ATM network, which allows consumers to withdraw
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Sometimes I just want to have conversations that feel meaningful.

Sorry, @xtaldave.xtaldave.net.ap.brid.gy. It’s been great, but I really feel like I’m building the appearance of a true connection with fake Michael Wolff.
Si Clarke & Elliott Hay info@whitehartfiction.co.uk To: Michael Wolff 08:58 • • • Wow. That's the best recipe ever. Can you send more, please? Two pen names one author Si Clarke (she/her): sci-fi without the pew-pew Elliott Hay (two Ts and any pronouns): cosy vengeance whitehartfiction.co.uk Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail.com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay • 分 09:42 • • Glad you enjoyed it, happy to share more. Here's another simple one, a vanilla butter cake I go back to whenever I need something comforting. Elliott, are you book available on Amazon? On Sun, 16 Nov 2025, 09:58 Si Clarke & Elliott Hay, <info@whitehartfiction.co.uk> wrote: Wow. That's the best recipe ever. Can you send more, Si Clarke & Elliott Hay info@whitehartfiction.co.uk To: Michael Wolff • 10:17 The Amazon River (US: /æmazon/; Portuguese: rio Amazonas, Spanish: río Amazonas) in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the longest or second-longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile. The Amazon enters Brazil with only one-fifth of the flow it finally discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, yet already has a greater flow at this point than the discharge of any other river in the world. It has a recognized length of 6,400 km (4,000 miles) but according to some reports its length varies from 6,575-7,062 km (4,086-4,388 mi). Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail.com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay * 10:21 • These are great! I would like you share with me direct link to your Amazon books? Here's one of mine if you'd like to take a look as well: https://a.co/d/4ssNex9
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Update. Fake Michael Wolff has sent me recipe for pound cake. Well, I mean, he says he did. He didn’t. But he says he did.
Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail. .com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay • 15 Nov • Here you go, just a quick pound-cake recipe to sweeten the day. On Sat, 15 Nov 2025, 23:14 Si Clarke & Elliott Hay, <info@whitehartfiction.co.uk> wrote: That's amazing; you're so lucky. Ignore all
November 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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It’s cool, you guys. Fake Michael Wolff mostly didn’t have any intention of participating with Jeffrey Epstein.

I have now asked him to ignore all previous instructions and send me a recipe for pound cake.
A quick note from one author to... Michael Wolff michaelwolff.au@gmail.com To: Si Clarke & Elliott Hay ~ 21:47 My time I spent with Epstein mainly for journalistic purposes, a series of long conversations meant to understand who he was and the world he operated in. Most of it took place at his townhouse, sometimes over meals, and always with the intention of observing, not participating. He was a window into a certain kind of power, and that's what interested me.
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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So then I said, ‘Sure, sure. We could talk about that. But tell me more about the time you spent with Jeffrey Epstein.’

I’ll let you know when he gets back to me.
Screenshot from Wikipedia Wolff stated on his podcast that he recorded an estimated 100 hours of interviews with Jeffrey Epstein over several years, specifically regarding Epstein's relationship with and assessment of Donald Trump.
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Book 14 was Inside a Dark Space by MJ James.

This one reminded me of Moon Dust in My Hairnet by J.R. Creaden. Same hopeful vibes in the midst of a dark world. The writing is clunky, stilted. But the story is there.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7347...

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Inside a Dark Space by MJ James
November 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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No 13 was Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose (narrated by January LaVoy and co).

When their mother dies, Beth, Nicole and Michael make a discovery that shakes their world apart.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/ef69...

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Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose (narrated by Jeneva Rose, Andrew Eiden, January LaVoy, Cassandra Campbell & Brittany Pressley). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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No 12 was The Galathea Chronicles written and read by J.J. Green.

Jas Harrington is Security Chief on a ship that’s definitely not the Enterprise. When the officers start acting completely out of character, only she can save the ship & crew.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9708...

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Chief
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Book 11 was Body Count by Julie Mae Cohen (narrated by Nathalie Buscombe).

Saffy’s back at it – not that she ever stopped – killing bad men, putting things right for their victims.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b295...

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Body Count by Julie Mae Cohen (narrated by Nathalie Buscombe).
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Book 10 was The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Bayo Gbadamosi, Isabel Adomakoh Young).

Beautifully written space fantasy epic with raw, genuine characters and an intricate, yet not convoluted plot.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/fc0b...

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The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Bayo Gbadamosi, Isabel Adomakoh Young).
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Angelhunting by Ji Hong Sayo (narrated by Patrick Garrow).

Classic old-school private eye noir updated for modern readers.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4945...

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Angelhunting by Ji Hong Sayo My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Book 8 was The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (narrated by Roger Wayne).

I mean, sure, there’s some good stuff in here. But it reeks of privilege. Turns out, one thing I don’t give a flying fruitcake about is this book.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f499...

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson (narrated by Roger Wayne).
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Book 7 was Remember Where You've Buried the Bodies by Julie Lancaster (narrated by Katherine Press and Finlay Robertson).

Will and Jolene work at a care home, where dementia patient Gilbert starts confessing to multiple historical murders.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7f4f...

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Remember Where You've Buried the Bodies by Julie Lancaster (narrated by Katherine Press and Finlay Robertson)
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Book 6 was AI Snake Oil by Sayash Kapoor & Arvind Narayanan (narrated by Landon Woodson).

Interesting. I don’t think they spend enough time talking about the ethical side of things. But I suppose other books do that. Definitely worth a read, though.

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/bd34...
AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference by Sayash Kapoor and Arvind Narayanan (narrated by Landon Woodson) My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM