I'm a trans author living in Ireland. I believe in the goodness of people, kindness — when we can muster it — the need to constantly strive to learn, as well as teach, and second chances (I could debate whether getting to live your trans life counts as a first or second chance. Whichever it is you have to grasp it fully!)
I've been writing for about a decade, now. It's one of the few things I've returned to over and over despite many new interests cropping up over the years. It really is core to me.
I hope you get some joy out of my writing, whether it's the dream found in Light Avenue or the slightly different — but still trans — things that'll come in my sci-fi.
If you want to offer feedback or kind words you can contact me on my Bluesky profile at Swolle
If you'd like to support me there's a number of options for you. Firstly there are two charities I would love to see gain all the help.
The Simon Community is a homeless charity doing amazing work in my town for people desperately in need. They've been around as long as I can remember and have never wavered in their open-hearted commitment to people.
Link to Donate to The Simon Community.
The second charity you could support to make me sigh with deep relief is BelongTo.
BelongTo are a group who work with LGBTQ+ young people. If you're reading my fiction you'll be well aware of how vital this is and how much of a postive influence it can be in our lives.
Hopefully society is changing for the better, however, for now, the LGTBQ+ community needs support. BelongTo are dedicated to helping young LGBTQ+ people who fully deserve all the genorosity we can give to them. It's what's right for the next generations.
Link to Donate to BelongTo
If you'd really like to support me — as a person — there's some items I'd love to have that are beyond my budget for the moment. Should my personal situation come right I'll get them myself, so the list may change. Check back if you wish. At the moment it's mainly things like printers and keyboards, and stuff to help with writing. Some hobby gaming things for me to unwind with. And a French Press seeing as coffee is vital!
Link to my Throne profile