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Steve Hugh Westenra

@stevewestenra.bsky.social

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E-mail: stevehughwestenraATprotonDOTme Author of questionable taste. Words in New Edge Sword & Sorcery. Trans. Book reviewer. #SFINCS judge. #SFFChat Academic expert on monsters. HWA. He/him linktr.ee/SteveWestenra NO AI

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · Jun 2

Remaking my pinned to include my Itchio!

If you're looking for a #queerbook by a #transauthor, I have two published novels.

Itchio: steve-westenra.itch.io

The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle (wide + paperback): books2read.com/u/boB9YL

The Wings of Ashtaroth (eBook): books2read.com/u/49dn8Y

#pridereads 🌈📚

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 8h

My sister's ex-boyfriend (who was otherwise very smart) thought potatoes grew on trees (or it might have been bushes)🤣🤣🤣

My mom was reading his book and had to find a way to politely tell him

(making it worse, he's from Newfoundland)

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 9h

People who are not my mom are calling my new article "brilliant," "one of those 'moments of clarity' articles," "banger," and "a dissertation's worth of thought on gender in Chanur one tasty article."

And I didn't even pay them to say that!

reactormag.com/exploring-ge...

Exploring Gender and Trans Identity in the Worlds of C.J. Cherryh - Reactor

The Chanur series poses key questions about gender roles, expression, and identity.

reactormag.com

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 9h

Check out these under-rated books for your next great read!

#booksky #readersky #readers #books #readersonbluesky #booksonbluesky #bookrecs #readingrecs #whattoread #readingcommunity. Last chance to grab these books!

itch.io/b/3305/under...

💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚

Under-Rated Books by T.C. Smith and 42 others

Under-Rated Books: 63 items for $38.00

itch.io

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 13h

Bounty Inc. by Adam Holcombe ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Because Bounty Hunters Are Cool

irresponsiblereader.com/2025/10/13/b...

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Dani Finn 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 11h

In case you’re on the fence about pre-ordering:

"What now?" I asked finally when fae turned to grab faer jacket.
• hovered faer hand
over the jacket for a beat.
"Nothing," fae said quietly, picking it up. Fae turned to face me solemnly. "We both know this was a mistake."
I shrugged. "I make nothing but mistakes,
• At least this one felt good for a little while."

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 13h

Nicole just gets me haha

But I just love this book so much, wish a few more people would read it!

Nicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo @sayaashrah.bsky.social · 15h

Lady Drakeslayer by @williamjadams3.bsky.social continues the Divine Godsqueen Coda in a delightful and brutal way! How not to love a snarky girl and her just-as-snarky sword?! Ashe, Stryx, and Harle-bub live now in my heart 💜

#BookSky

Cover of Lady Drakeslayer, Book 2 in The Divine Godsqueen Coda by Bill Adams.

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 10h

Never! ❤️

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Trip Galey @trip.bsky.social · 2d

Not all mothers love their children; not all rulers deserve their crown.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF VALENZIAGA

Coming in 2026

(Yes, it’s hella gay 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️)

#booksky #fantasy #sciencefantasy #amreading #lgbtq

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

Coming soon: The Fall of the House of Valenziaga

A queer, science fantasy novel featuring a city beyond the edge of time and space, drag magic, and world-shaking family drama! LGBTQ+

www.kickstarter.com

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 11h

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Niiiiiice

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thirdmonti.bsky.social @thirdmonti.bsky.social · 11h

I had a fun time over the past two ish months with @stevewestenra.bsky.social ‘s book

If you like weird and big personality, have it

And now on to The Climber Vol 2, story by Hiroshi Takano, Artist: Shin’ichi Sakamoto, based on the novel by Jiro Nitta

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you so so much!!! I loved hearing your thoughts as you read

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 11h

Omg! Happy regular birthday as well!!

Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 11h

Who knew Friday the 13th in October would be such a popular day? 🤣

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 11h

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K Lykkebo 🖤 Fantasy author @karenlykkebo.com · 14h

Now, and the Hour of Death released on Friday the 13th of October 2023 🖤💀⏳

In honor of it's two year birthday, let's share random fun facts about it!

1 like - 1 random fact

First up:
It's only 99c throughout October <3

Ebook cover of Now and the Hour of Death. Skull with a finger lifted.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 11h

Okay so who else released a book last 13 October 2023? Because so far we've got book triplets here haha! @karenlykkebo.com @stevewestenra.bsky.social 💙📚 #BookSky

Cover of Now and the Hour of Death by Karen Lykkebo

Cover of The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh Westenra

Cover of Mist Gallows by Meri Benson and Marie Sinadjan

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 12h

Triplets, then, ahaha

Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you so much!! I was so honoured that you read it--it really means a lot.

Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 13h

Yessss! I think we may even have released them the same year, ahaha

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 13h

Happy book birthday to you, too!! Book twins

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K Lykkebo 🖤 Fantasy author @karenlykkebo.com · 14h

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 13h

YESSSSS. Do it!

Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you!!

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 19h

The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle turns TWO today. 😭

I had wanted to do something cool, like write a blog post or do a giveaway or even just make a new video, but I haven't had time.

Instead, I shall write a (probably) long thread here.

Mainly, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who's given it a chance

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 14h

Pro-tip: do not reread bits of your external examiner's very good, published study before re-reading your dissertation 🤣😅

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