El
@lokisflyting.bsky.social
29, They/Them, Owner and Bookseller at @toqs.bsky.social
Sometimes I try to write.
Reviews at: literaturegremlin.wordpress.com
Sometimes I try to write.
Reviews at: literaturegremlin.wordpress.com
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Things are Terrible, but this isn't.
Be weird.
Be weird.
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Things are Terrible, but this isn't.
Be weird.
Be weird.
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So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
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i need these
You may soon be able to become a true idiot sandwich - while also staying warm this winter. Two-person Japanese design company Niji has gone viral for its sandwich ear mufflers. Sadly, it's not yet for sale: one of the company's designers just posted a prototype for fun.
December 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
i need these
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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Perfect screenshot. Worf as a focal point is already killer, then your eyes travel to Data in the friar haircut and you think "this can't possibly get any better," and then there's the finishing blow of Geordi in his space visor plucking a lute
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Perfect screenshot. Worf as a focal point is already killer, then your eyes travel to Data in the friar haircut and you think "this can't possibly get any better," and then there's the finishing blow of Geordi in his space visor plucking a lute
AAAAAAAAAAAAA
Being Queer in a visibly queer business is not always fun
Sometimes it's seeing people who hate crimed you earlier in the year and hoping they don't come in
On a ✨️totally✨️ unrelated note
The guy who called me a possessed demon pervert to my face waved through the window today
Being Queer in a visibly queer business is not always fun
Sometimes it's seeing people who hate crimed you earlier in the year and hoping they don't come in
On a ✨️totally✨️ unrelated note
The guy who called me a possessed demon pervert to my face waved through the window today
December 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAA
Being Queer in a visibly queer business is not always fun
Sometimes it's seeing people who hate crimed you earlier in the year and hoping they don't come in
On a ✨️totally✨️ unrelated note
The guy who called me a possessed demon pervert to my face waved through the window today
Being Queer in a visibly queer business is not always fun
Sometimes it's seeing people who hate crimed you earlier in the year and hoping they don't come in
On a ✨️totally✨️ unrelated note
The guy who called me a possessed demon pervert to my face waved through the window today
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
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Here is a bit of my resignation speech from last night
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Here is a bit of my resignation speech from last night
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Hi All! There's a lovely new queer space opening near us that needs some help with funding. We know times are tough, so if you're able to help, please do. If you can't, don't worry! Sharing and letting others know is helpful too!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sapphos-co...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sapphos-co...
Sappho's Cafe & Community Space
Sappho's is a new cafe and community space for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. A place for community, creativity, and local heritage.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Hi All! There's a lovely new queer space opening near us that needs some help with funding. We know times are tough, so if you're able to help, please do. If you can't, don't worry! Sharing and letting others know is helpful too!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sapphos-co...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sapphos-co...
I have a feeling if I ever meet Chuck Tingle, I'll vibrate so hard with nervousness that my bones will just disintegrate
Like, he's not scary
I am just a weenie and can't talk to people I think are cool and it is a ✨️problem✨️
Like, he's not scary
I am just a weenie and can't talk to people I think are cool and it is a ✨️problem✨️
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I have a feeling if I ever meet Chuck Tingle, I'll vibrate so hard with nervousness that my bones will just disintegrate
Like, he's not scary
I am just a weenie and can't talk to people I think are cool and it is a ✨️problem✨️
Like, he's not scary
I am just a weenie and can't talk to people I think are cool and it is a ✨️problem✨️
Today is a good day to know that love is real 💚 (huge shout out to @titanbooks.bsky.social for the book plate!)
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today is a good day to know that love is real 💚 (huge shout out to @titanbooks.bsky.social for the book plate!)
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October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My Baby is 3 🥺
20/10, best job I've ever had
20/10, best job I've ever had
Whilst the shop's actual 3rd Birthday was in June, this is the 3rd Anniversary of our physical store!
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
October 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
My Baby is 3 🥺
20/10, best job I've ever had
20/10, best job I've ever had
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Some transgender people see only darkness in front and behind them.
The current climate is especially accelerating this.
Transgender people just want to love the people they love and live their lives as themselves.
Let's all join hands and change the world🫶🌏🫶
The current climate is especially accelerating this.
Transgender people just want to love the people they love and live their lives as themselves.
Let's all join hands and change the world🫶🌏🫶
September 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Some transgender people see only darkness in front and behind them.
The current climate is especially accelerating this.
Transgender people just want to love the people they love and live their lives as themselves.
Let's all join hands and change the world🫶🌏🫶
The current climate is especially accelerating this.
Transgender people just want to love the people they love and live their lives as themselves.
Let's all join hands and change the world🫶🌏🫶
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Every day, I pray for a world where everyone is kind and respectful of each other, regardless of gender.
May unreasonable attacks against transgender people end🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
May today be filled with happiness and love for you all🤍
May unreasonable attacks against transgender people end🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
May today be filled with happiness and love for you all🤍
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Every day, I pray for a world where everyone is kind and respectful of each other, regardless of gender.
May unreasonable attacks against transgender people end🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
May today be filled with happiness and love for you all🤍
May unreasonable attacks against transgender people end🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
May today be filled with happiness and love for you all🤍
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I'm so tired of this puritanical bullshit.
Sex is healthy, sex fantasies are healthy, fiction is healthy.
I wish people would stop conflating BDSM and fiction with assault.
People have fantasies about power. That's normal!
Exploring feeling via stories is what humans do!
Sex is healthy, sex fantasies are healthy, fiction is healthy.
I wish people would stop conflating BDSM and fiction with assault.
People have fantasies about power. That's normal!
Exploring feeling via stories is what humans do!
August 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I'm so tired of this puritanical bullshit.
Sex is healthy, sex fantasies are healthy, fiction is healthy.
I wish people would stop conflating BDSM and fiction with assault.
People have fantasies about power. That's normal!
Exploring feeling via stories is what humans do!
Sex is healthy, sex fantasies are healthy, fiction is healthy.
I wish people would stop conflating BDSM and fiction with assault.
People have fantasies about power. That's normal!
Exploring feeling via stories is what humans do!
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Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
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I'm already so excited for this! 😍
Lucky Day is my favourite read of the year so far!
Lucky Day is my favourite read of the year so far!
my new horror novel FABULOUS BODIES is out next summer. PREORDER NOW to give your future self a little treat AND support art you enjoy. preorders are SO important and all it takes is a few clicks. EXCITED FOR OUR NIGHT OF CARNAGE IN PALM SPRINGS. LETS TROT BUCKAROOS us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
September 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I'm already so excited for this! 😍
Lucky Day is my favourite read of the year so far!
Lucky Day is my favourite read of the year so far!
Crying over my love of Chiitan
You rock, you funky lil' friend
You rock, you funky lil' friend
September 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Crying over my love of Chiitan
You rock, you funky lil' friend
You rock, you funky lil' friend
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Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
IT'S SPOOKY TIME, Y'ALL!
It's nearly spooky season and we have two new horrifyingly good reads that have launched today!
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
September 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
IT'S SPOOKY TIME, Y'ALL!
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Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.