Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now!
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
Scottish writer/editor. Queer AF. Terrible workaholic.
PhD student in Creative Writing. Cinema Worms podcast co-host. She/they
Repped: @lzats.bsky.social (literary) Kim Yau at Echo Lake (film/TV)
Bae: @pegasusunder.bsky.social
www.lindzmcleod.co.uk
PhD student in Creative Writing. Cinema Worms podcast co-host. She/they
Repped: @lzats.bsky.social (literary) Kim Yau at Echo Lake (film/TV)
Bae: @pegasusunder.bsky.social
www.lindzmcleod.co.uk
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I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
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Dove right into this collaborative craft collection by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social via @stanchion.bsky.social !!
I was honoured to submit years ago for a chance at this, and though not chosen, I am excited to see who was and to learn from them. Congratulations to all who are a part of this project!!
I was honoured to submit years ago for a chance at this, and though not chosen, I am excited to see who was and to learn from them. Congratulations to all who are a part of this project!!
November 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Dove right into this collaborative craft collection by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social via @stanchion.bsky.social !!
I was honoured to submit years ago for a chance at this, and though not chosen, I am excited to see who was and to learn from them. Congratulations to all who are a part of this project!!
I was honoured to submit years ago for a chance at this, and though not chosen, I am excited to see who was and to learn from them. Congratulations to all who are a part of this project!!
Obviously best known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (what a banger of a play), but we saw Leopoldstadt a few years ago and still remember it fondly. RIP.
November 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Obviously best known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (what a banger of a play), but we saw Leopoldstadt a few years ago and still remember it fondly. RIP.
I've seen 97 films in cinemas this year, so far. By the end of next week, that total should be 104!
My goal for the year is usually anywhere in the 80-100 range; I like to get a broad overview of everything. If I didn't have a Cineworld membership, it would be the most expensive hobby I have 🤣
My goal for the year is usually anywhere in the 80-100 range; I like to get a broad overview of everything. If I didn't have a Cineworld membership, it would be the most expensive hobby I have 🤣
a gazelle looks at a bowl of popcorn
ALT: a gazelle looks at a bowl of popcorn
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I've seen 97 films in cinemas this year, so far. By the end of next week, that total should be 104!
My goal for the year is usually anywhere in the 80-100 range; I like to get a broad overview of everything. If I didn't have a Cineworld membership, it would be the most expensive hobby I have 🤣
My goal for the year is usually anywhere in the 80-100 range; I like to get a broad overview of everything. If I didn't have a Cineworld membership, it would be the most expensive hobby I have 🤣
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If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!
“I would have KILLED for a book like this at university!” Lynn Renee Maxcy
Order now from @stanchion.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Order now from @stanchion.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!
After seeing a reddit thread about which of the many US Presidents would win in overall combat against the others, I immediately had multiple thoughts:
- A of all, gotta be Roosevelt.
- Second of B, that's a hell of a Hunger Games & I would pay to see it.
- thirdly C, Thomas Jefferson is Foxface?
- A of all, gotta be Roosevelt.
- Second of B, that's a hell of a Hunger Games & I would pay to see it.
- thirdly C, Thomas Jefferson is Foxface?
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
After seeing a reddit thread about which of the many US Presidents would win in overall combat against the others, I immediately had multiple thoughts:
- A of all, gotta be Roosevelt.
- Second of B, that's a hell of a Hunger Games & I would pay to see it.
- thirdly C, Thomas Jefferson is Foxface?
- A of all, gotta be Roosevelt.
- Second of B, that's a hell of a Hunger Games & I would pay to see it.
- thirdly C, Thomas Jefferson is Foxface?
Better names Elliot Page could have chosen: Home, Ram, Front.
(the writers of Bojack Horseman would have had a field day with Front Page's frontpage news about his homepage rampage, I'm just saying)
I would also have accepted Elliot Paragraph, because I stan a short king.
(the writers of Bojack Horseman would have had a field day with Front Page's frontpage news about his homepage rampage, I'm just saying)
I would also have accepted Elliot Paragraph, because I stan a short king.
a man in a denim jacket with the words you did what you did
ALT: a man in a denim jacket with the words you did what you did
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Better names Elliot Page could have chosen: Home, Ram, Front.
(the writers of Bojack Horseman would have had a field day with Front Page's frontpage news about his homepage rampage, I'm just saying)
I would also have accepted Elliot Paragraph, because I stan a short king.
(the writers of Bojack Horseman would have had a field day with Front Page's frontpage news about his homepage rampage, I'm just saying)
I would also have accepted Elliot Paragraph, because I stan a short king.
No one told me there was a new western show where Gillian Anderson and Lena Heady play rival family gang leaders?? I would like royalties please because this idea was clearly plucked out of my best dreams.
a woman in a red dress is sitting in a chair with her eyes closed
ALT: a woman in a red dress is sitting in a chair with her eyes closed
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
No one told me there was a new western show where Gillian Anderson and Lena Heady play rival family gang leaders?? I would like royalties please because this idea was clearly plucked out of my best dreams.
I was honoured to get a screener for new documentary THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR, now at cinemas! Here's my short review, covering the politics of rewilding, a pig execution, and the distinct gruffness of old French farmers.
Cinema Worms Episode 45(B) - The Shepherd and the Bear (documentary)
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November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I was honoured to get a screener for new documentary THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR, now at cinemas! Here's my short review, covering the politics of rewilding, a pig execution, and the distinct gruffness of old French farmers.
Reposted by Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now!
I'd like one of these and a Duotrope gift certificate for Christmas, please! ✍️🎄
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I'd like one of these and a Duotrope gift certificate for Christmas, please! ✍️🎄
What a great idea to attack *checks notes* veteran astronaut Mark Kelly. Foolproof plan, lads.
Sen. Mark Kelly: “I’ve had a missile blow up next to my airplane. I’ve been nearly shot down multiple times. I’ve flown a rocket ship into space four times, built by the lowest bidder. I’m not going to be silenced by Donald Trump.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What a great idea to attack *checks notes* veteran astronaut Mark Kelly. Foolproof plan, lads.
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You'll read marvelous stories, then conversations between @lindzmcleod.bsky.social & her co-authors discussing how they collaborated to create something from whole cloth. There's never been a craft writing book like this!
STILL ON PRE-ORDER SALE!
NOW SHIPPING!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
STILL ON PRE-ORDER SALE!
NOW SHIPPING!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
You'll read marvelous stories, then conversations between @lindzmcleod.bsky.social & her co-authors discussing how they collaborated to create something from whole cloth. There's never been a craft writing book like this!
STILL ON PRE-ORDER SALE!
NOW SHIPPING!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
STILL ON PRE-ORDER SALE!
NOW SHIPPING!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
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Pre-orders shipped this morning, now Stanchion Book Club envelopes have been packed up! Every member gets a copy of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social's An Honour & A Privilege, a bookmark, and a hand-sewn journal of lokta and parchment paper made by the indie bookbinder Moran Press!
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Pre-orders shipped this morning, now Stanchion Book Club envelopes have been packed up! Every member gets a copy of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social's An Honour & A Privilege, a bookmark, and a hand-sewn journal of lokta and parchment paper made by the indie bookbinder Moran Press!
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I’ve asked Santa for one of these. We’ll see what happens. 🎅🏽
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
An Honour & A Privilege arrives from the printer today! So I'll start shipping domestic pre-orders and Book Club copies tomorrow morning, ahead of next Tuesday's pub date. Get your order in now to save $2 and get a free bookmark!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I’ve asked Santa for one of these. We’ll see what happens. 🎅🏽
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
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An Honour & A Privilege arrives from the printer today! So I'll start shipping domestic pre-orders and Book Club copies tomorrow morning, ahead of next Tuesday's pub date. Get your order in now to save $2 and get a free bookmark!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An Honour & A Privilege arrives from the printer today! So I'll start shipping domestic pre-orders and Book Club copies tomorrow morning, ahead of next Tuesday's pub date. Get your order in now to save $2 and get a free bookmark!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
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Eeee! I'm in this #Writing craft book along with AMAZING authors like The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou, order here!
An Honour & A Privilege arrives from the printer today! So I'll start shipping domestic pre-orders and Book Club copies tomorrow morning, ahead of next Tuesday's pub date. Get your order in now to save $2 and get a free bookmark!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
@lindzmcleod.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Eeee! I'm in this #Writing craft book along with AMAZING authors like The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou, order here!
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What do Shirley Jackson Award winner Eugenia Triantafyllou, The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, Moth GrandSLAM champion Sage Trytle & Bath Flash Fiction Award winner Sara Hills have in common?
AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE w/ @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE w/ @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
What do Shirley Jackson Award winner Eugenia Triantafyllou, The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, Moth GrandSLAM champion Sage Trytle & Bath Flash Fiction Award winner Sara Hills have in common?
AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE w/ @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE w/ @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
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Sounds great. I'll be ordering.
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sounds great. I'll be ordering.
Unexpectedly, it looks like my dystopian (utopian?) short story where the poor rise up and literally eat the rich is going to be published!
It's got millionaires bobbing around in lobster tanks, waiting to be selected by working-class children. Fun stuff (albeit not for the 'lobsters').
It's got millionaires bobbing around in lobster tanks, waiting to be selected by working-class children. Fun stuff (albeit not for the 'lobsters').
a man is talking to a woman and says `` you 're my lobster '' .
ALT: a man is talking to a woman and says `` you 're my lobster '' .
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Unexpectedly, it looks like my dystopian (utopian?) short story where the poor rise up and literally eat the rich is going to be published!
It's got millionaires bobbing around in lobster tanks, waiting to be selected by working-class children. Fun stuff (albeit not for the 'lobsters').
It's got millionaires bobbing around in lobster tanks, waiting to be selected by working-class children. Fun stuff (albeit not for the 'lobsters').
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2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
New Cinema Worms episode just dropped!
This week we're talking about Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year's big musical adaptation. We even dressed in appropriate colours 🤣
This week we're talking about Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year's big musical adaptation. We even dressed in appropriate colours 🤣
Cinema Worms FILM REVIEWS Ep 44 - WICKED: FOR GOOD (and for gay)
YouTube video by Z. K. A.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New Cinema Worms episode just dropped!
This week we're talking about Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year's big musical adaptation. We even dressed in appropriate colours 🤣
This week we're talking about Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year's big musical adaptation. We even dressed in appropriate colours 🤣
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Bookmarks have arrived! All pre-orders of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social's An Honour & A Privilege direct from Stanchion ship with a free one!
Get yours here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Get yours here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Bookmarks have arrived! All pre-orders of @lindzmcleod.bsky.social's An Honour & A Privilege direct from Stanchion ship with a free one!
Get yours here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Get yours here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
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Great panel on Collaborative Writing with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social, @davecook.bsky.social and the dynamic duo that is @mkhardywrites.com here at #Cymera
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Great panel on Collaborative Writing with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social, @davecook.bsky.social and the dynamic duo that is @mkhardywrites.com here at #Cymera
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a post about Psychopomp in 2026
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what's next for Psychopomp - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
what to expect from Psychopomp (and The Deadlands and Fantasy Magazine) in 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much
Who'd like a promo code for a free audio copy of Assemble Artifact's latest issue, which includes my novelette That Slow Nightfall?
You can't read this story about a blind MC (and the hot guy who becomes her 'eyes' but is hiding a terrible secret) anywhere else!
You can't read this story about a blind MC (and the hot guy who becomes her 'eyes' but is hiding a terrible secret) anywhere else!
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who'd like a promo code for a free audio copy of Assemble Artifact's latest issue, which includes my novelette That Slow Nightfall?
You can't read this story about a blind MC (and the hot guy who becomes her 'eyes' but is hiding a terrible secret) anywhere else!
You can't read this story about a blind MC (and the hot guy who becomes her 'eyes' but is hiding a terrible secret) anywhere else!