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Quill Scotland

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Championing the LGBTQ+ Community in the Scottish Literary Scene https://www.quill.scot/

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Quill Scotland@quill.scot · 9mo ago

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of queer poet Renee Nicole Good - murdered this week by a fascist military force, leaving behind her wife and children. We can only hope that with time resistance to the regime will bring justice to her killers. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

The ‘amazing’ poet mother of three shot dead by ICE agents in ‘public execution’

Renee Nicole Good was known for her creative endeavours, including for one of her award-winning poems

independent.co.uk

Ian Fraser@ianfraser.bsky.social · 11mo ago

This is madness. All books by Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney set to be withdrawn from sale. The 34-year-old Irish author says: “The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression.”

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told

Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

bbc.com

Z.K.A. (she/her)@pegasusunder.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We saw a brilliant film adaptation of Albert Camus' L'ETRANGER (THE STRANGER) ... it was a haunting viewing experience! Watch/listen to our short review! SHOUT OUT to the French Film Festival, HAPPENING NOW! CHECK IT OUT!

Me and Lindz looking thoughtfully to the left, me black woman, Lindz with blonde hair and white skin, L'Etranger poster with white man Meaursalt looking up, lettering in red
Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

This continued escalation should show the anti-trans movement for what it is - never interested in free speech, always focused on the intimidation and silencing of trans people and anyone who dares stand up for them. All opposition must be legally threatened until they wheesht.

the pickwicker man@pickwick.bsky.social · last yr.

It's really tempting for public service organisations to apologise to right-wing and anti-woke complainants to try and placate them, especially if they're high profile, but you should never do that because they'll just escalate and escalate and escalate. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555212...

Equality Network@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · last yr.

Our Community Market, Joy for All, is this Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Our Artist Highlight for today is Rowantree Makes! They make makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat) 💪

Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is a picture of colourful handmade earrings on a stand, next to some crocheted hats and scarves. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Rowantree makes" "Rowan makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat)"Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
Jay Rattray@msjayteer.bsky.social · last yr.

This is a link to the contact form if anyone wants to make a complaint auth.nls.uk/contact/feed...

National Library of Scotland

auth.nls.uk

Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

The National Library become the latest of our literary institutions to surrender wholesale to anti-trans campaigners. "We will always be inclusive, and we will always welcome everyone to the library." This, unfortunately, simply is not true as they promote bigotry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

The National Library become the latest of our literary institutions to surrender wholesale to anti-trans campaigners. "We will always be inclusive, and we will always welcome everyone to the library." This, unfortunately, simply is not true as they promote bigotry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

National library of Scotland in U-turn over gender-critical book

'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' is a collection of essays on women's rights campaigning in Scotland

bbc.co.uk

Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

Introducing Jommo Calley who will be reading their work for those lucky enough to be coming to our QUEER Riot literary cabaret event in just 4 days! 🤯 See you on Sun 24 @lighthousebks.bsky.social Jommo is a Malawian/Scottish poet exploring the intersectionality of identity, inequality & injustice.

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Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

Grab a pal and come along to our Queer RIOT event @lighthousebks.bsky.social this Sun 24 Aug, 1pm, to hear Nyla Noor read their work!🌈 Nyla is a queer South Asian artist weaving storytelling, poetry, and visual arts into deep explorations of queerness, intergenerational trauma, and radical healing.

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Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

Sol Vardi is reading at our Queer RIOT event happening this Sun 24 Aug, 1pm @lighthousebks.bsky.social! Sol is a writer & spoken word poet who explores queer & immigrant experiences. Their poetry weaves political issues, humour & queer joy, alongside everyday experiences of life in Edinburgh.

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Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

With this debacle finally over let us hope that this is a lesson to all who seek to represent our community - we will not accept those who would divide us and assault our rights to be rewarded on our behalf. Solidarity means something. Solidarity delivered. Thank you to all who took a stand.

Polari is part of the LGBTQ+ writing and reading community and for fifteen years, trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary people have been part of that community - at our events, on our judging panels, on our long and short lists and among our prize winners. This commitment to inclusion remains unchanged. Polari is not and has never been a trans exclusionary organisation. These are not our values and we condemn all forms of transphobia. What was supposed to be a celebration of exceptional LGBTQ+ literature has been overshadowed by hurt and anger, which has been painful and distressing for all concerned and we apologize to everyone who has been affected. Many discussions have been undertaken over the last two weeks -with authors, judges, stakeholders, and funders - about the impacts and ramifications of the longlisting of John Boyne's novel and how we can learn from this experience and move forwards. We have decided as a result to pause the prize this year while we increase representation of trans and gender non-conforming judges on the panels for all the awards and undertake a governance and management review to include our aims and values and work to better support everyone within our LGBTQ+ Polari community. We have already secured strong representation for next year, which we will build on. We will also explore discussions about the tensions between the claims of freedom of expression and the need to create inclusive and supportive spaces in a world hostile to our trans community members and our community at large. We extend our heartfelt apologies to everyone affected this year, for the disappointment and despair this has caused. We acknowledge the ongoing support of the Polari community, everyone we have consulted, and our hugely supportive partners. We are a tiny operation that has run on goodwill and small pots of funding and sponsorship for 15 years and will endeavour to find a way forwards in good faith.Alt in first pictureAlt in first picture
Quill Scotland@quill.scot · last yr.

"It was not a difficult or painful decision – I felt misled about the principles underpinning the organisation and I no longer cared to be awarded by it." "The swell of public support is behind those who are supportive of the entire LGBTQ+ community." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye

The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye

theguardian.com