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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I totally missed this and wish I had had the chance to input my experiences/opinions 🙁 But it’s a fascinating read, and great that someone did it 🙂

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Next week is Banned Book Week. Check out @penamerica.bsky.social for events and ways to get involved: (The preview image says 2025 but it links to this year!)

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Banned Books Week 2025

We invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved during Banned Books Week 2025.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Would you buy a picture book that explained #asexuality in a child-friendly way? elizabethhopkinsonfantasy.substack.com/p/my-mum-is-...

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My Mum Is Ace - Part 1

Would you buy a child-friendly book about being ace?

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Ell Huang ♠️🩶🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“Here, Huang imagines Jesus as intentionally asexual and aromantic, showing how such an embodiment would lend itself to his purpose. However, he is not without love. Not in the slightest. Instead, the love that best serves him is a broader love for the world, rather than love-as-attraction.”

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The Aromantic Poetry of Ell Huang

Aspec Literature Not-In-Print

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The schedule is out! Hope all you pirates can get up on Sunday morning to be Massaged to Death by Mermaids with me. Hope I can get up!! 🫠

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@neslee.bsky.social Two people clocked my MerStede charm and my badge that I made from one of your stickers - and one of them actually said, “Tiny Co-Captains!”

Tiny co-captain badge with an ace pride heart, on a belt pouch

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Reposting this archive piece about Mother Shipton and St Robert of Knaresborough. Who decides if you’re remembered as a witch or a saint? elizabethhopkinsonfantasy.substack.com/p/witch-or-s...

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Witch or Saint? A Fine Line

Mother Shipton and Saint Robert of Knaresborough

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Excited (and slightly nervous) to announce that I will be presenting my talk Massaged to Death By Mermaids at the Wee Con @ofmcommunity.bsky.social

Ed and Stede mermen swim towards Tammo & Carlo hugging each other. Text reads: Mermen For Ace Rights.

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Our Flag Means Community @ofmcommunity.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This is your last call to get 15% off tickets to The Wee Con in November 🏴‍☠️ Hop over to our website for details: http:ourflagemeans.community #theweecon #theweecon2 #2wee2con

only 24 hours remaining to get 15% off wee con 2026 tickets! checkout with this code: piratepride
tickets available through http://ourflagmeans.community

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Support the #FreedomToRead with your purchasing power!

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Bevin Flynn @bevinflynn.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Someone you know and love is asexual. Maybe even they don't know it yet! It's harder to notice feelings you don't have (or don't have much) than ones you do.🏳️‍🌈

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Check out Castrati and Glass Coffins, my new Substack. Starting with “The Castrato and the King”, an archive blog about the singer Farinelli and his music therapy for the King of Spain. #history #opera #MentalHealth open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...

Caption: the castrati and the king. Image shows the lower half of men in gilt brocade 18th century clothes.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We don’t usually see each other’s headers; quote post with yours Mine is from the cover of my latest novel, Masquerade of Finches, Book 2 of the Angelio Series of historical fantasies with ace, nonbinary and disability rep. www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/angelio.html

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Angelio

Elizabeth Hopkinson. Prizewinning author of fairy tales and historical fantasy.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

If anyone has been having difficulties with the form, I think (hope) I’ve fixed them now.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

@stonewalluk.bsky.social @aceofhearts.quest @itgetsbetter.bsky.social Please could you share my interest survey for a child-friendly book about being ace?

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

@avenofficial.bsky.social @asexuals.net Please could you share my interest survey for a child-friendly book about being ace?

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Who would be interested in seeing a picture book that explains being ace in child friendly terms? Please complete my interest survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/R653GRY Here are some sample pictures for the book by Anna Hopkinson #ace #pride #books

Girl (white with brown pigtails). Thought bubbles of mum (white with brown hair) and dad (white and bald)

Girl and cat on bed with ace colours bedspread. Pictures of a blond elf in a green cloak and a nun with a cat

White female with dark hair in four different outfits

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Looking to fill in ace rep on your #Pride reading bingo card? I’ve got you! www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/angelio.html @storyperfectbooks.bsky.social

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Story Perfect Books @storyperfectbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Deep Hearts YA is home to fantastic queer young adult books -- visit our website to find your next favourite read. deepheartsya.com #yabooks #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #booksky

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 My publisher! 💜🤍🖤

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Angelio Book Club is now on Thursday, 11th June. 📖 still at 7pm (UK time) 📖 still online 📖 still free 📖 still need to book your ticket! Come and chat about Tammo, Carlo & Celestina! Come and chat about Tammo, Carlo & Celestina! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angelio-bo...

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Angelio Book Club

It's the first ever Angelio Book Club ! Come and chat about all things Tammo & Carlo, along with the author.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Just pledged to support this. I look forward to reading the stories!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Today is St Melangell’s Day - patron saint of hares and small animals. One of my favourite saints. Read her story in Legends from Lindisfarne www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/legends-from... Artwork by Anna Hopkinson #FolkloreThursday

Silhouette of a female figure in a circle, surrounded by hares and triskelions

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🚨Bad news. A THIRD National book banning bill has passed committee in the house.🚨 Meet the CHARLIE act that will prohibit the teaching of what they call: equity ideology (not white supremacist jingoistic history) More from @authorsabb.bsky.social when we have it. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

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DeeDeeChainey @deedeechainey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Authors, please be aware that there's currently a #BookClub #scam! I've received two messages from two different 'book clubs' this week alone. Here's an article with more info: medium.com/@claude.whit...

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The New “Book Club” Scam Targeting Authors and How to Spot It

A Public Service Post for Writers

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Inviting anyone who has read and enjoyed Cage of Nightingales/Masquerade of Finches to come to the first ever virtual Angelio Book Club on 9th June. Ticket are free, but you need one to enter. #Angelio #asexual #PrideMonth #books #LGBTQIA #fantasy #histfic www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989900067...

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Angelio Book Club

It's the first ever Angelio Book Club ! Come and chat about all things Tammo & Carlo, along with the author.

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Ace Community Survey Team @acecommunitysurvey.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

TW: Discrimination Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. We asked our 2024 respondents about their experiences with discrimination. #asexual #asexuality #ace #aro #aromanticism #acecommunitysurvey #demisexual #demisexuality #graysexual #graysexuality

The survey asked about different forms of discrimination due to sexual and/or romantic orientation, and 66.3% of ace respondents answered “Yes” to at least one of them. A similar percentage of asexual, graysexual, and demisexual respondents (66.5%, 67.4%, and 68.1%, respectively) also experienced at least one form of discrimination because of their sexual and/or romantic orientation. A slightly greater proportion of LGBPQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, polysexual / polyromantic, or queer) and trans/nonbinary aces (72.2% and 73.1%, respectively) responded that they had experienced discrimination because of sexual and/or romantic orientation. Respondents who were unsure if they were ace reported experiencing discrimination the least among the subgroups analyzed. However, roughly one in two (52.1%) still experienced discrimination because of their sexual and/or romantic orientation. More than half of non-ace respondents (58.6%) reported “Yes” when asked about experiencing discrimination because of their sexual and/or romantic orientation, which was less than ace respondents (66.3%), but more than respondents who were unsure if they were ace (52.1%).

The most common type of discrimination ace respondents experienced due to their sexual / romantic orientation was excessive or inappropriate personal questions (43.8%). The next most common experience was attempts or suggestions for how to “fix” or “cure” the respondents (40.2%), followed by verbal harassment (in-person and/or online) (32.1%), and being treated as if they were dishonest (29.1%). Approximately a quarter of ace respondents faced being treated with less courtesy and/or respect than other people because of their sexual / romantic orientation (23.1%), and close to one fifth experienced bullying (in-person and/or online) (19.3%). Because of their sexual / romantic orientation, ace respondents also experienced sexual harassment (in-person and/or online) (12.8%), physical harassment or violence (4.2%), and loss of material or financial support from family or others (2.7%). Roughly one in six ace respondents experienced other forms of discrimination (16.5%)

Ace respondents were asked how much discrimination, prejudice, or other negative experiences due to their sexual / romantic orientation had impacted certain aspects of their lives, on a scale from “0 (little to no impact)” to “4 (major impact).” As far as their mental or emotional health was concerned, 27.3% and 25.2% answered 0 and 1 respectively. 23.9% reported 2, 14.3% reported 3, and 9.4% reported 4. 47.9% selected “0” when asked about the impact on their relationships with family, 24.6% selected 1, 15.7% selected 2, 7% selected 3 and 4.8% selected 4. Inclusion in offline social activities were similarly impacted, with 52.9% selecting 0, 20.6% reporting 1, 15.5% reporting 2, 7.8% selecting 3, and 3.2% selecting 4.
61.1% reported 0 related to inclusion in online social activities, 19.0% reported 1, 12.2% reported 2, while 5.4% reported 3, and 2.2% reported 4.
Other aspects of ace respondents’ lives in which over half of ace respondents reported negative experiences having little to no impact due to their sexual or romantic orientation, were physical health or wellbeing (68.1%), the ability to choose a geographic location for their career or travel without concern (72.2%), inclusion in religious or spiritual communities that they were a part of / wanted to participate in (80.1%), the ability to find a job, fit in a job, or advance in a career (83.8%), and the ability to find housing or deal with a landlord or housemates (87.6%).

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Luciella @luciellaes.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Happy belated #IDAHOBIT :) did you know that the World Health Organisation still lists asexuality (aka "HSDD") as a disorder, and that roughly 1 in 2 asexual survey participants said they'd experienced attempts or suggestions for how to "cure" or "fix" them? Check out my presentation below for more!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

May tomorrow’s UK local elections bring us Dogs at Polling Stations and zero R€f0rm councillors!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Angelio books with the old covers are now half price in my Ko-fi shop. Historical fantasy about a castrato and a bird charmer. Ace, nonbinary and multiple disability rep. ko-fi.com/elizabethhop...

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Buy Elizabeth Hopkinson a Coffee

Become a supporter of Elizabeth Hopkinson today!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Angelio books with the old covers are now half price in my Ko-fi shop. Historical fantasy about a castrato and a bird charmer. Ace, nonbinary and multiple disability rep. ko-fi.com/elizabethhop...

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Buy Elizabeth Hopkinson a Coffee

Become a supporter of Elizabeth Hopkinson today!

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Giulia Zoppolat @zoppolat.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Calling partnered asexual (including demi-, gray-, or other ace-spec) folks! 💜 🍰 We’re recruiting for a study on asexuality and romantic relationships (broadly defined). Take part or share with your network! Word of mouth is super helpful. 👉 tinyurl.com/acerelations... Open to any nationality

A flyer calling for research participants. People can take part if: self-identifying as asexual, in a romantic relationship (broadly defined) with an ace or allo person, 18 years of age or older, can read and write in English. The link to participate is provided as well as the QR code. The research is conducted by researchers in the Netherlands in collaboration with the Netherlands Organization for Asexuality.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The Angelio books have NEW COVERS!! (These ones are guaranteed AI free) www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/angelio.html

Cage of Nightingales. Purple cover with a gold birdcage, feather, music notes and broken chains.

Masquerade of Finches. Black cover with white mask, flying birds and arched doorway.

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Acey Deecey 🚀🚀 @mcgarrygirl78.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Ace friends! Get your hands on this and support Elizabeth. She's got more than fairy tales, click the link! Some are available on Amazon as well. Get em now!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Are you ready for an evening of LGBTQIA+ fantasy stories and poems with the BFS in Manchester? I’m coming over from Bradford specially with my Asexual Fairy Tales. 💜🖤🤍 Please get your tickets in advance so the shop owners can sleep at night.🌛

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thank you so much for your talk on Rå yesterday. Sorry I had to miss the second half.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Authors Against Book Bans has joined dozens of other organizations, nonprofits, publishers, & stores to issue this joint statement opposing HR7661

A Statement In Opposition to HR 7661

The freedom to speak and to read is a fundamental principle of the United States of America. That is why we have joined together — parents, students, educators, library workers, authors, free expression advocates, booksellers, and publishers — to stand in support of our nation’s school-aged children and teens and in opposition to H.R. 7661.

H.R. 7661, if passed, will compel nationwide book censorship. It confuses obscenity with identity and stigmatizes vulnerable young people, particularly trans children and teens, based on who they are. It will continue to drain funding from our already underfunded schools and libraries. And it will threaten the creativity and critical thinking that are vital to education in the U.S.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Yep! I’ll be there with my Asexual Fairy Tales ♠️🧚 Get your tickets now!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

“The crowd in Jerusalem was lashing out at one of their own, erupting in the horizontal violence that often happens among oppressed people” Do read this post; it’s insightful, and so relevant to today’s world.

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Are you in Manchester on 22nd April? Do you want to be? I’ll be there with @britfantasysoc.bsky.social and fellow writers, reading stories and poems - and you can, too! Book your place. I think we’ll have some Asexual Fairy Tales ♠️🧚 #fantasy #LGBTQIA www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...

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An Evening of Short Stories & Poetry | Social Refuge

Join us for a panel with published fantasy writers, plus an open mic to share your own work!

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I can’t be in London but I can show my support. Here I am at home in Bradford with my Hold On To Hope posters. Go show them, people!

Middle aged white female presenting person in front of windows with yellow posters reading Hold on To Hope

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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Oh, the hypocrisy! Biblical CONTENT: - murder, adultery, war, execution Got to be a ban, right? Biblical VALUES: - act justly, love mercy, walk humbly - love your neighbour as yourself Which are WHERE in your mission?! @authorsabb.bsky.social

Text about Behind the Shelves book banning software. “Ground its mission in biblical values” and “the explicit, p0rn0graphic and wildly inappropriate books” underlined in red.

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