Ellen Mellor 🏳️⚧️ Samarcand Books (she/her)
@samarcand.itch.io
Girly Trans Soul Rebel, author & reader.
So many books.
So many comics.
So much tea.
Pronouns:she/her
https://linktr.ee/samarcand
So many books.
So many comics.
So much tea.
Pronouns:she/her
https://linktr.ee/samarcand
Pinned
I've decided that one of the reasons that people aren't buying my books is because they don't really know anything about them, because I'm really useless at publicising my work. But, if I can write threads talking about other people's books, then I can certainly do it for my own. So here goes.
Our Quantum Leap
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Our Quantum Leap
What's the wokest font? Can I get a list of which fonts are maga and which are leftist please?
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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI | TechCrunch
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office. Rubio’s memo has designated Times New Roman as his ten...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
What's the wokest font? Can I get a list of which fonts are maga and which are leftist please?
techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/m...
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HR departments countrywide need to start treating gendercrit employees as potentially hostile. As soon as you are required to interact with one, you dust off the rulebook, you dot every eye and cross every t, and you assume bad faith at every turn.
They are a threat to every organisation.
They are a threat to every organisation.
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
HR departments countrywide need to start treating gendercrit employees as potentially hostile. As soon as you are required to interact with one, you dust off the rulebook, you dot every eye and cross every t, and you assume bad faith at every turn.
They are a threat to every organisation.
They are a threat to every organisation.
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Oh, here's a big surprise. The transphobes don't believe in ADHD either.
then, the transphobes , feeling victorious at how many people they have made unhappy and despairing in the previous week, move on to anything else that has a spectrum and the possibility of more colours than they can conceive - such hateful people - they cannot understand anything that is not THEM
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Oh, here's a big surprise. The transphobes don't believe in ADHD either.
@www.joditaylorbooks.com I've just spotted the next Christmas short story - Murder at Martingale Manor. Is it only available from Amazon as a drm'd file? I really try to avoid buying from them, especially now that my Kindle has been de-Kindled. (Can I send you money for an double version?)
December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
@www.joditaylorbooks.com I've just spotted the next Christmas short story - Murder at Martingale Manor. Is it only available from Amazon as a drm'd file? I really try to avoid buying from them, especially now that my Kindle has been de-Kindled. (Can I send you money for an double version?)
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A Magical Scottish Christmas- One Year Later
YouTube video by Eleanor Morton
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December 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
@gailsimone.bsky.social
I'm having dinner at my ex-wife's place. I made her a cup of fruit tea which she has let get cold. She has just put it in the microwave.
I will never argue with you again about how we Brits make tea.
I'm having dinner at my ex-wife's place. I made her a cup of fruit tea which she has let get cold. She has just put it in the microwave.
I will never argue with you again about how we Brits make tea.
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@gailsimone.bsky.social
I'm having dinner at my ex-wife's place. I made her a cup of fruit tea which she has let get cold. She has just put it in the microwave.
I will never argue with you again about how we Brits make tea.
I'm having dinner at my ex-wife's place. I made her a cup of fruit tea which she has let get cold. She has just put it in the microwave.
I will never argue with you again about how we Brits make tea.
The appeal against my dismissal is next Wednesday. I'm already really worried about what's going to happen if I lose. Universal Credit doesn't pay your mortgage, even though it pays rent. And the money I will get from UC won't pay it, never mind any bills.
December 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The appeal against my dismissal is next Wednesday. I'm already really worried about what's going to happen if I lose. Universal Credit doesn't pay your mortgage, even though it pays rent. And the money I will get from UC won't pay it, never mind any bills.
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So if you were on the fence about picking up The Beast Breaches, or jumping into Hulderotica as a whole, Ellen has a very generous review below.
It also does a lovely job of getting to the heart of what I've been aiming for with the series. Because at the end of the day, it's all about character:
It also does a lovely job of getting to the heart of what I've been aiming for with the series. Because at the end of the day, it's all about character:
#167 The Beast Breaches by @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social
The unstoppable creature that has been the backdrop for this entire year is front and center. And, shockingly, it does seem to actually be Unstoppable. The Maidens are failing to prevent it's continued incursion into reality, Marrowmont - /1
The unstoppable creature that has been the backdrop for this entire year is front and center. And, shockingly, it does seem to actually be Unstoppable. The Maidens are failing to prevent it's continued incursion into reality, Marrowmont - /1
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
So if you were on the fence about picking up The Beast Breaches, or jumping into Hulderotica as a whole, Ellen has a very generous review below.
It also does a lovely job of getting to the heart of what I've been aiming for with the series. Because at the end of the day, it's all about character:
It also does a lovely job of getting to the heart of what I've been aiming for with the series. Because at the end of the day, it's all about character:
I'm really quite looking forward to #TheWarBetweenTheLandAndtheSea on Sunday.
I just have one hope. I really want the Myrka to make an appearance.
#DoctorWho
I just have one hope. I really want the Myrka to make an appearance.
#DoctorWho
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I'm really quite looking forward to #TheWarBetweenTheLandAndtheSea on Sunday.
I just have one hope. I really want the Myrka to make an appearance.
#DoctorWho
I just have one hope. I really want the Myrka to make an appearance.
#DoctorWho
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Can you lovely lot song and share this around please
@greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/allow-tran...
@greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/allow-tran...
Sign the Petition
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
www.change.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Can you lovely lot song and share this around please
@greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/allow-tran...
@greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/allow-tran...
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Please forgive me...I'd already started on this:
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Please forgive me...I'd already started on this:
If a company has a 'Legitimate Interest' in your cookies when you download an app, does that just mean they ticked a box that says 'no, honest, I'm REEEEAAALLLLYYY interested'?
November 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If a company has a 'Legitimate Interest' in your cookies when you download an app, does that just mean they ticked a box that says 'no, honest, I'm REEEEAAALLLLYYY interested'?
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I finally have a date for the appeal against my dismissal.
Until then, I could really do with a bit of extra cash. If you can see your way to buying one or more of my books, I'd appreciate it.
samarcand.itch.io
ko-fi.com/samarcandbooks
Until then, I could really do with a bit of extra cash. If you can see your way to buying one or more of my books, I'd appreciate it.
samarcand.itch.io
ko-fi.com/samarcandbooks
Samarcand Books
samarcand.itch.io
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I finally have a date for the appeal against my dismissal.
Until then, I could really do with a bit of extra cash. If you can see your way to buying one or more of my books, I'd appreciate it.
samarcand.itch.io
ko-fi.com/samarcandbooks
Until then, I could really do with a bit of extra cash. If you can see your way to buying one or more of my books, I'd appreciate it.
samarcand.itch.io
ko-fi.com/samarcandbooks
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Grab all five of my books for £1.99!
75% off all weekend
Whether you’re into cyberpunk, supernatural slice of life, or gothic fantasy, there’s something here for everyone.
And they’re all super-duper queer.
itch.io/s/169820/bla...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
75% off all weekend
Whether you’re into cyberpunk, supernatural slice of life, or gothic fantasy, there’s something here for everyone.
And they’re all super-duper queer.
itch.io/s/169820/bla...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Grab all five of my books for £1.99!
75% off all weekend
Whether you’re into cyberpunk, supernatural slice of life, or gothic fantasy, there’s something here for everyone.
And they’re all super-duper queer.
itch.io/s/169820/bla...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
75% off all weekend
Whether you’re into cyberpunk, supernatural slice of life, or gothic fantasy, there’s something here for everyone.
And they’re all super-duper queer.
itch.io/s/169820/bla...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
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Trans? Under 25? 🏳️⚧️
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
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Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
Read more: www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/28/t...
Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
Are you trans and under 25? You could receive a free gift from Trans Secret Santa
Are you trans and under 25? You could receive a free gift under a heartwarming Trans Secret Santa campaign. Here's how to apply.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trans? Under 25? 🏳️⚧️
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
Read more: www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/28/t...
Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
Read more: www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/28/t...
Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
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In a world of failed, miserable TV comedy writers, or mediocre wizard authors, be like David Tennant.
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In a world of failed, miserable TV comedy writers, or mediocre wizard authors, be like David Tennant.
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
"Fuck off and let people be" - I couldn't have said it better ❤️🏳️⚧️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/david-...
Feline symmetry
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Feline symmetry
Well, looks like I'm going to have to come up with a new idea for my next novel...
November 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Well, looks like I'm going to have to come up with a new idea for my next novel...
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Let's try this again... Glad tidings we bring to you and your quim! We are fundraising this festive period. Earlier this year, the future looked bleak for the Vagina Museum. But we're still here, and there's many reasons for you to become a vital part of our future... www.gofundme.com/f/btscc2
November 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Let's try this again... Glad tidings we bring to you and your quim! We are fundraising this festive period. Earlier this year, the future looked bleak for the Vagina Museum. But we're still here, and there's many reasons for you to become a vital part of our future... www.gofundme.com/f/btscc2
It appears that YouTube has gone further down the Enshittification path. Watching the latest @caelan.bsky.social video and there have been minute long ads every five minutes in the middle of sentences.
I really wish I could afford to subscribe to the Patreon of every YouTuber that I like but for /1
I really wish I could afford to subscribe to the Patreon of every YouTuber that I like but for /1
November 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It appears that YouTube has gone further down the Enshittification path. Watching the latest @caelan.bsky.social video and there have been minute long ads every five minutes in the middle of sentences.
I really wish I could afford to subscribe to the Patreon of every YouTuber that I like but for /1
I really wish I could afford to subscribe to the Patreon of every YouTuber that I like but for /1
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This is one is for my Dad.
Dan Dare is back in what we hope will be a series of oversized graphic novels by @alexdecampi.bsky.social myself and the good folks at @b7media.bsky.social. The Kickstarter launches in February 2026 - go here to register your interest www.kickstarter.com/projects/798...
Dan Dare is back in what we hope will be a series of oversized graphic novels by @alexdecampi.bsky.social myself and the good folks at @b7media.bsky.social. The Kickstarter launches in February 2026 - go here to register your interest www.kickstarter.com/projects/798...
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
This is one is for my Dad.
Dan Dare is back in what we hope will be a series of oversized graphic novels by @alexdecampi.bsky.social myself and the good folks at @b7media.bsky.social. The Kickstarter launches in February 2026 - go here to register your interest www.kickstarter.com/projects/798...
Dan Dare is back in what we hope will be a series of oversized graphic novels by @alexdecampi.bsky.social myself and the good folks at @b7media.bsky.social. The Kickstarter launches in February 2026 - go here to register your interest www.kickstarter.com/projects/798...
And excellent last, even if it does miss Ghostkin by me.
(Do you see how subtle I was there?)
(Do you see how subtle I was there?)
An incomplete list of indie books with transfem leads I've enjoyed (1 per author to keep it short):
Alyson Greaves: Kimmy
Vyria Durav: Catnip
Maria Ying: The Grace of Sorcerers
Selene Tang: Gorgon series
J Ursula Topaz: A Rotten Girl
Fae'Rynn: Sundered Moon
Kay Atkinson: A Quiet Universe
1/
Alyson Greaves: Kimmy
Vyria Durav: Catnip
Maria Ying: The Grace of Sorcerers
Selene Tang: Gorgon series
J Ursula Topaz: A Rotten Girl
Fae'Rynn: Sundered Moon
Kay Atkinson: A Quiet Universe
1/
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And excellent last, even if it does miss Ghostkin by me.
(Do you see how subtle I was there?)
(Do you see how subtle I was there?)
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷