Katie ♥️💜💙
@katiebruce.bsky.social
She/Her. Bi/Omni. Yorkshire lass. Reader of books. Writer of books. Lover of happy metal
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Katie ♥️💜💙
@katiebruce.bsky.social
· Jan 2
Time to shout about the excellent books I've read this year!
1 - A Sorceress Comes To Call by T Kingfisher
An excellent book that deals with sorcery, abuse, trauma and found family! A brilliant way to kick off the year's reading! I need more T Kingfisher in my life
1 - A Sorceress Comes To Call by T Kingfisher
An excellent book that deals with sorcery, abuse, trauma and found family! A brilliant way to kick off the year's reading! I need more T Kingfisher in my life
Ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Rock Of Ages
Cinderella Rock N Roll panto
We Will Rock You
Rocky Horror
School of Rock
Rock Of Ages
Cinderella Rock N Roll panto
We Will Rock You
Rocky Horror
School of Rock
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Six
The Lightning Thief
Anything Goes
Hamilton
The Music Man
Six
The Lightning Thief
Anything Goes
Hamilton
The Music Man
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen
Guys & Dolls
The Lion King
A Chorus Line
Singing in the Rain
The Boy from Oz
(that last was terrible, actually, but we did see Hugh Jackman on the opening night of previews for it on Broadway, so THAT part was cool!)
Guys & Dolls
The Lion King
A Chorus Line
Singing in the Rain
The Boy from Oz
(that last was terrible, actually, but we did see Hugh Jackman on the opening night of previews for it on Broadway, so THAT part was cool!)
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Rock Of Ages
Cinderella Rock N Roll panto
We Will Rock You
Rocky Horror
School of Rock
Rock Of Ages
Cinderella Rock N Roll panto
We Will Rock You
Rocky Horror
School of Rock
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
DragonForce x27 including 1 in France
Firewind x24
Turisas x21
Sabaton x20
Avantasia - x4 including 1 in Stockholm
I feel like this says a lot about the special interests and dopamine mining of past-Katie 😆
DragonForce x27 including 1 in France
Firewind x24
Turisas x21
Sabaton x20
Avantasia - x4 including 1 in Stockholm
I feel like this says a lot about the special interests and dopamine mining of past-Katie 😆
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
The Bangles (I was 14 & ECSTATIC!)
Yo-Yo Ma (twice, and the two best live performances I have EVER seen)
The Cleveland Orchestra (many times)
Peggy Seeger
Iron Maiden (surprisingly often, since I married @patricksamphire.bsky.social !)
The Bangles (I was 14 & ECSTATIC!)
Yo-Yo Ma (twice, and the two best live performances I have EVER seen)
The Cleveland Orchestra (many times)
Peggy Seeger
Iron Maiden (surprisingly often, since I married @patricksamphire.bsky.social !)
Introduce your self with five concerts you’ve seen
Polar Bear Club supporting Rise Against at Rock City
Polar Bear Club playing an acoustic set in my mate’s living room later that evening
The Silver Ginger 5 gig that set Rock City’s ceiling on fire
New Junk City
Pendulum
Polar Bear Club supporting Rise Against at Rock City
Polar Bear Club playing an acoustic set in my mate’s living room later that evening
The Silver Ginger 5 gig that set Rock City’s ceiling on fire
New Junk City
Pendulum
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
DragonForce x27 including 1 in France
Firewind x24
Turisas x21
Sabaton x20
Avantasia - x4 including 1 in Stockholm
I feel like this says a lot about the special interests and dopamine mining of past-Katie 😆
DragonForce x27 including 1 in France
Firewind x24
Turisas x21
Sabaton x20
Avantasia - x4 including 1 in Stockholm
I feel like this says a lot about the special interests and dopamine mining of past-Katie 😆
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Hey all, do I have any UK based concept artists following me (or who knows anyone) who would be up for a long term 22 month contract working on Dragonwilds at Jagex? Remote with a very occasional day in office in Cambridge. Development experience and fantasy genre work is a must. Mid level role.
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Hey all, do I have any UK based concept artists following me (or who knows anyone) who would be up for a long term 22 month contract working on Dragonwilds at Jagex? Remote with a very occasional day in office in Cambridge. Development experience and fantasy genre work is a must. Mid level role.
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I love this idea. My dad died when I was three and I had to figure out simple things like how to tie a tie and even shave on my own. Please retweet this because I know there are a lot of kids out there who could use some help with day to day life.
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I love this idea. My dad died when I was three and I had to figure out simple things like how to tie a tie and even shave on my own. Please retweet this because I know there are a lot of kids out there who could use some help with day to day life.
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
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Robin & Dave dress up as writers to chat to @stewarthotston.com on his new novel Project Hanuman, LARP, bookshelves, book recs, BSFA & more. Importantly we cover topics needing discussion like why SF authors write about politics & what happens if we don’t.
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Robin & Dave dress up as writers to chat to @stewarthotston.com on his new novel Project Hanuman, LARP, bookshelves, book recs, BSFA & more. Importantly we cover topics needing discussion like why SF authors write about politics & what happens if we don’t.
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
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I wrote a story for my chronic pain and disability pals.
It would be cool if you gave it a listen.
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
It would be cool if you gave it a listen.
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
PodCastle 902: Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike - PodCastle
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike E.M. Faulds I remember your mum telling me, after it all went down, that during the lockdowns you washed your hands so often your skin cracked and turned scaly and...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I wrote a story for my chronic pain and disability pals.
It would be cool if you gave it a listen.
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
It would be cool if you gave it a listen.
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
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I got the prints and stickers in for my new fan-art last week and forgot to share some photos! Here's kpdm derpy and sussie! 😁
#MCMBrum #BirminghamMCM #ArtistAlley
(I'll be at stall V02 in AA if you want to come grab one at MCM this weekend!)
#MCMBrum #BirminghamMCM #ArtistAlley
(I'll be at stall V02 in AA if you want to come grab one at MCM this weekend!)
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I got the prints and stickers in for my new fan-art last week and forgot to share some photos! Here's kpdm derpy and sussie! 😁
#MCMBrum #BirminghamMCM #ArtistAlley
(I'll be at stall V02 in AA if you want to come grab one at MCM this weekend!)
#MCMBrum #BirminghamMCM #ArtistAlley
(I'll be at stall V02 in AA if you want to come grab one at MCM this weekend!)
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This is an INCREDIBLE item in the #Creatives4Sudan auction - FAO aussies/people in roughly that time zone! Get your script read by the director of award-winning director of Hannah Gadsby's Nanette! #ScriptSky #FilmSky bit.ly/4ijR1X6 Bid bid bid! Let's get the auction over 8k raised today!
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is an INCREDIBLE item in the #Creatives4Sudan auction - FAO aussies/people in roughly that time zone! Get your script read by the director of award-winning director of Hannah Gadsby's Nanette! #ScriptSky #FilmSky bit.ly/4ijR1X6 Bid bid bid! Let's get the auction over 8k raised today!
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I'm delighted to see that the #Creatives4Sudan has now raised over 7 grand! We're raising money for people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan, and every bid helps the Emergency Response Rooms there do their work. Bid here on mentoring from comics supremo! @nickabadzis.bsky.social bit.ly/4pxHBK7
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I'm delighted to see that the #Creatives4Sudan has now raised over 7 grand! We're raising money for people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan, and every bid helps the Emergency Response Rooms there do their work. Bid here on mentoring from comics supremo! @nickabadzis.bsky.social bit.ly/4pxHBK7
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There are many other great organizations we can donate to that DON'T discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community!
remember, Salvation Army is a big NOPE
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
There are many other great organizations we can donate to that DON'T discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community!
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It is Book Quote Wednesday and the word is 'run'. In 'Walking a Wounded Land' by Andrew Knighton in Wiz Duo 3, Paul is looking for a friend. #BookQW
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November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It is Book Quote Wednesday and the word is 'run'. In 'Walking a Wounded Land' by Andrew Knighton in Wiz Duo 3, Paul is looking for a friend. #BookQW
wizardstowerpress.co...
wizardstowerpress.co...
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I'm offering up a signed ARC of Enchanting the Fae Queen in the Bid4Sudan auction!
Bid now to raise money for a vital cause AND get early enemies-to-lovers fae mischief: app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#romancelandia
Bid now to raise money for a vital cause AND get early enemies-to-lovers fae mischief: app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#romancelandia
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I'm offering up a signed ARC of Enchanting the Fae Queen in the Bid4Sudan auction!
Bid now to raise money for a vital cause AND get early enemies-to-lovers fae mischief: app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#romancelandia
Bid now to raise money for a vital cause AND get early enemies-to-lovers fae mischief: app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#romancelandia
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The cease-fire in Gaza has been broken, life is treacherous for civilians, and donations are dwindling. They need us as much as ever to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to rebuild. And to others ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to rebuild. And to others ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Help Alma and her family
Hi,
chuffed.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The cease-fire in Gaza has been broken, life is treacherous for civilians, and donations are dwindling. They need us as much as ever to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to rebuild. And to others ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children and raise funds to rebuild. And to others ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
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Fellow train nerds! Book collectors! Fans of @monisharajesh.bsky.social! Any of the above! Bid on this signed edition of the brilliant Moonlight Express in the #Creatives4Sudan auction. Over £6k raised now, but let's shoot for £10k!
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Fellow train nerds! Book collectors! Fans of @monisharajesh.bsky.social! Any of the above! Bid on this signed edition of the brilliant Moonlight Express in the #Creatives4Sudan auction. Over £6k raised now, but let's shoot for £10k!
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
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My friend Soad has her account back! Can you share it widely, and her fundraiser? Rebuilding in a fragile peace is such an uphill struggle. There's so much she needs to get hold of and work out. #MutualAid
👇🇵🇸🙏🏻When you extend your hand to a mother holding her child you are giving them a new beginning… a chance for a safe home, a smile to return, and a life to grow anew
This is my new campaign to build a new life after all the suffering and pain that my child and I have faced👇👇
gofund.me/15acdba95
This is my new campaign to build a new life after all the suffering and pain that my child and I have faced👇👇
gofund.me/15acdba95
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
My friend Soad has her account back! Can you share it widely, and her fundraiser? Rebuilding in a fragile peace is such an uphill struggle. There's so much she needs to get hold of and work out. #MutualAid
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
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Oh, look. Science showing that gender affirming care dramatically reduces suicidality in trans kids. Listen to children! And scientists!
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Oh, look. Science showing that gender affirming care dramatically reduces suicidality in trans kids. Listen to children! And scientists!
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One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
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Would you like a SIGNED hardback copy of RAGWORT by @samkhorton.bsky.social?
Would you like said copy to be 30% RRP in @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social's Black Friday Sale?
Of course you would!
https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page/ragwort-hb-sam-k-horton
Would you like said copy to be 30% RRP in @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social's Black Friday Sale?
Of course you would!
https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page/ragwort-hb-sam-k-horton
Ragwort (HB) Sam K. Horton | The Broken Binding
A year on from the loss of Lord Pelagius Hunt of Mirecoombe, new Keeper Nancy Bligh is still struggling. She can banish the spirits and keep peace between the spriggans and piskies, but every time Nan...
www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Would you like a SIGNED hardback copy of RAGWORT by @samkhorton.bsky.social?
Would you like said copy to be 30% RRP in @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social's Black Friday Sale?
Of course you would!
https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page/ragwort-hb-sam-k-horton
Would you like said copy to be 30% RRP in @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social's Black Friday Sale?
Of course you would!
https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page/ragwort-hb-sam-k-horton
And for Disability in SFFH:
POTs/dysautonomia:
- Lillie Lainoff - One For All
Prosthetic/wheelchair user
- Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
- Sixteen Souls - Rosie Talbot
- Robin and her Misfits - Kelly Jacobson
Club Foot:
- Age of Assassins - RJ Barker
- The Theft of Sunlight - Intisar Khanani
POTs/dysautonomia:
- Lillie Lainoff - One For All
Prosthetic/wheelchair user
- Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
- Sixteen Souls - Rosie Talbot
- Robin and her Misfits - Kelly Jacobson
Club Foot:
- Age of Assassins - RJ Barker
- The Theft of Sunlight - Intisar Khanani
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
And for Disability in SFFH:
POTs/dysautonomia:
- Lillie Lainoff - One For All
Prosthetic/wheelchair user
- Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
- Sixteen Souls - Rosie Talbot
- Robin and her Misfits - Kelly Jacobson
Club Foot:
- Age of Assassins - RJ Barker
- The Theft of Sunlight - Intisar Khanani
POTs/dysautonomia:
- Lillie Lainoff - One For All
Prosthetic/wheelchair user
- Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
- Sixteen Souls - Rosie Talbot
- Robin and her Misfits - Kelly Jacobson
Club Foot:
- Age of Assassins - RJ Barker
- The Theft of Sunlight - Intisar Khanani
For anyone interested in the Queer In Fantasy panel at WFC, here are the books I recommended:
AK Faulkner - Jack of Thorns - bi, demisexual
I Want That Twink Obliterated anthology - so much rep!
Lucy Holland - Song of the Huntress - sapphic, Ace
Kelly Jacobson - Tink and Wendy - bisexual
AK Faulkner - Jack of Thorns - bi, demisexual
I Want That Twink Obliterated anthology - so much rep!
Lucy Holland - Song of the Huntress - sapphic, Ace
Kelly Jacobson - Tink and Wendy - bisexual
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For anyone interested in the Queer In Fantasy panel at WFC, here are the books I recommended:
AK Faulkner - Jack of Thorns - bi, demisexual
I Want That Twink Obliterated anthology - so much rep!
Lucy Holland - Song of the Huntress - sapphic, Ace
Kelly Jacobson - Tink and Wendy - bisexual
AK Faulkner - Jack of Thorns - bi, demisexual
I Want That Twink Obliterated anthology - so much rep!
Lucy Holland - Song of the Huntress - sapphic, Ace
Kelly Jacobson - Tink and Wendy - bisexual
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The amazing #Creatives4Sudan charity auction is now live! There's hundreds of bookish & arty items & opportunities up for grabs, all going to Darfur food kitchens.
Please check it out & support however you can?
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Please check it out & support however you can?
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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app.galabid.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The amazing #Creatives4Sudan charity auction is now live! There's hundreds of bookish & arty items & opportunities up for grabs, all going to Darfur food kitchens.
Please check it out & support however you can?
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Please check it out & support however you can?
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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Reminder that all my merch is half price until Dec 1st.
Discount automatically applied in the cart, no need for a code!!
Come get your adorkable Quentin, Laurence, and Windsor shit 😁
shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...
Discount automatically applied in the cart, no need for a code!!
Come get your adorkable Quentin, Laurence, and Windsor shit 😁
shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...
Merch
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November 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Reminder that all my merch is half price until Dec 1st.
Discount automatically applied in the cart, no need for a code!!
Come get your adorkable Quentin, Laurence, and Windsor shit 😁
shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...
Discount automatically applied in the cart, no need for a code!!
Come get your adorkable Quentin, Laurence, and Windsor shit 😁
shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...