Autistic queer nerd. 🏳️‍🌈 SFF writer, though I like to dip my toe in many genres. WiP cosy sapphic fantasy "The Witch of Nidd Cottage". Also featuring baked goods and my four cats. Writing blog at https://loopylouwrites.wordpress.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mwj3yf5qac2qGlad to see our other spooky purchase for the cats getting some use.27 Sep 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwj3yf5qac2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mwgxyzck2k2kSome spooky toys for spooky season. Guess which one has the hidden treats.26 Sep 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgxyzck2k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mwbrgpdvdk2mPolly is accepting orders at "Boots' Biscuits" in exchange for some biscuits of her own.24 Sep 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbrgpdvdk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvxohk4kl22bSarah: Raven's easy. All it takes is a nice home-cooked meal as long as you remember she's mostly vegan. Raven: Sarah doesn't even need a meal. Bring her anything in bed and she's yours. Sarah: *snorts* Raven: *blushing furiously* Not like that... I... I meant... Shut up. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Sep 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxohk4kl22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvvc3kgyek2cSarah: I think I'd be dead, tbh. As much as I love music, I really struggle to hear and understand the words sometimes. I end up making up my own lyrics then forgetting they aren't the real thing. Raven: Hot to Go by Chappell Roan Sarah: *Looks* Raven: What? It's a bop. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Sep 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvc3kgyek2chttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvu5kj4c622ePolly and her emotional support pom-pom. She carries it around in her mouth chirping.19 Sep 2026 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvu5kj4c622ehttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvu4uupjks2eSarah: I wish I could wrangle my emotions into being more logical. Raven: Or you could learn to appreciate your emotions for what they are and trust your intuition. That's pretty logical to me. Sarah: You are irritatingly wise and well-regulated. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Sep 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvu4uupjks2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvrcex7qzc2uSarah: Since moving into Nidd Cottage and starting work as the local witch, I'd definitely say inherently good. Raven: Even Agatha Grey? Sarah: She looks after her village doesn't she? Besides, it's not that everyone is always good, just that I like to think it's the default. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Sep 2026 04:10 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrcex7qzc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvnp2fwymk2rSarah: Well, it's Southeil tradition to name our familiars after gem stones, so I feel "Rocky" would be appropriate. That or "Pebble". Raven: Why would I give a rock a name? #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnp2fwymk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvl5tjbvc22tSarah: My feelings for Raven. Life is already complicated enough without crushing on the person teaching me how to be a witch. --- Raven: My feelings for Sarah. I was sent here to teach her for God's sake, not moon over her. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Sep 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl5tjbvc22thttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvjrmvvkkk23Sarah: I might not have ever said the words out loud, but I know I'm letting Raven down by keeping one foot in my old life instead of fully committing to this one. It's just that the idea of failing and not having a safety bet to fall back on... #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Sep 2026 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjrmvvkkk23https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvg4tkle4c27Sarah: I'm not really a night time snacking person. I'd rather spend the time sleeping, cosy in bed. Raven: I'm also not really into food in the middle of the night. A calming cup of rooibos tea on the other hand... #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Sep 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg4tkle4c27https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvdjoagae22mSarah: *glares at Onyx* Raven: *side eyes Poe* [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Sep 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdjoagae22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvb3y6uy522iSarah: I used to think it was climbing the corporate ladder. Now, I think it's doing work that's worthwhile, a community you love, and a home that feels like home. And the time to enjoy them. Raven: I've taught you well. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb3y6uy522ihttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mv6pgimt222ySarah and Raven in unison: Food. Sarah: When I met Raven, I'd lost my love of cooking. Turns out I just needed food and someone to cook for. Raven: And if I don't watch this one and cook her proper meals I'm scared she'll slip back into bad Pot Noodle habits. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Sep 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6pgimt222yhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mv3zyjavpc24Sarah: I think we'd make a good team. Raven: We've made enough potions together. Sarah: I'm good at following instructions. Raven: I struggle the first time around, but I can just do what you tell me for a change. Sarah: Though I'm dreading the commentary from our familiars. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3zyjavpc24https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3muzmfvqz3c2zSarah: I fear my best friend is currently a cat. Thankfully he can talk. He'd say I'm "annoying", "amusing", and he'd begrudgingly add something like "strong(er than she thinks)". Raven: Familiars don't count. Which makes you my best friend. So how would you describe me? #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzmfvqz3c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mux2d3bjf22tSarah: Depends on my mood. Quiet and calm can be nice, but if I'm already struggling I can quickly spiral. Then I need something else to focus on. Like the letter my grandmother wrote before she died. Raven: I like having time to reflect. But not too much. I'm best when I'm busy. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mux2d3bjf22thttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3muufbrtsl22tSarah: Vacation, what's that? Raven: Remember that "rest and recharge" we talked about and how important it was? Sarah: Oh, like you've taken a proper vacation recently. Raven: I visited my dad for a few days at Christmas. Sarah: Exactly. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Sep 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3muufbrtsl22thttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3musenalj4c27Saw Austentatious in York tonight retelling the lost Austen novel "A Ruse on the Ouze", a tale of love, deception, a lesbian pirate queen, and a throuple. Jane really was ahead of her time. Also appreciated these other titles.05 Sep 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3musenalj4c27https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3murxottma22lLet the birthday celebrations commence! Dinner out from Junk Soul at Spark before going to see Austentatious: an improvised Jane Austen play.05 Sep 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3murxottma22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3murxdo6kzc25Sarah: Oh, this is easy. I'm a huge people pleaser. I'm terrible at saying no. And I'm terrible at preserving free time. Raven: Figures you'd be able to name the things you don't like about yourself. Sarah: Hush! Your turn. Raven: My turn? I'm a walking green flag. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3murxdo6kzc25https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3murktw3cpk2kAlways love how glossy starlings look almost demonic.05 Sep 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3murktw3cpk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3muph5jino22gSarah: I... have no idea. Raven: Of course you don't. You're always terrible at knowing how wonderful you are. I'll answer for you. You always think how others are feeling. You genuinely care. You told a cat you were sorry for his loss, for god's sake. (1/2) #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3muph5jino22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3muovaoh7gk2kA more successful picture of Clio, and a new phone backdrop. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3muovaoh7gk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mun3lwjj3s25Sarah: I'm 29, which isn't old no matter what some people say. Raven: I didn't say you were old, just older than my usual students. Because they're kids. I'm not far behind you myself. Sarah: Whatever you say, teach. Raven: I told you I hate it when you call me that. #QueerCharChat (1/?) [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun3lwjj3s25https://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mukcsglj3k2wTried to take a nice picture of Clio. She had other ideas.02 Sep 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukcsglj3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mukap4g2xs2hSarah: I say I'm bi. Pan is more accurate, but I got tired of explaining it or putting up with jokes about being attracted to kitchenware. Raven: And I'm a lesbian, which, if Sarah had ever asked I'd have told her meant she had absolutely zero reason to be jealous of Chris. #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukap4g2xs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mujtfajow22gSarah: Oops, I'm a little late to this, but that's kind of on brand right now. Life has gotten a little crazy recently. I'm learning how to take over for my grandmother as the witch of Nidd Cottage, while still working part time at my old job. (1/?) #QueerCharChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujtfajow22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/loopylouwrites.bsky.social/post/3mue4kzcufc2rAs I'm still editing, folk can follow me if they want updates on "The Witch of Nidd Cottage" or any other projects. I can't guarantee they'll all be romances but they will all be queer. But you've already helped lots with motivation and support, as well as learning from everyone's answers. #SumLuv [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Aug 2026 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:c4avyfztsqrmfekrtgiho7xs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mue4kzcufc2r