Max Turner - Writer

Max Turner is a queer man based in the United Kingdom. He writes speculative and science fiction, fantasy, horror, furry fiction and LGBTQ+ romance and erotica, and more often than not, combinations thereof. Twitter: maxturnerwrites // IG: maxturnerwrites // maxturneruk.com

[liberalsarecool]

Cosign.

[tokkibean]

i do not “delete sentences” when they start “hindering the plot” i COPY PASTE THEM into a SEPARATE DOC made just for keeping all my USELESS LINES that i will also NEVER USE so therefore i should JUST DELETE THEM but i DONT because id FEEL BAD if i did

[harpyharpyharpy]

You don't actually have to kill your darlings. You can just put them in the oubliette #myoubliette

[acoupofowls]

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

⌛ 1st to 7th June 📖 Autumn Issue 📝 100 to 8000 words 🍂 Any rating, theme or genre, but please note if you send something very clearly related to Summer, etc. it probably won't make this issue.

Submissions

WE ONLY PUBLISH CREATORS FROM UNDER REPRESENTED AND/OR MARGINALISED BACKGROUNDS AND/OR COMMUNITIES We don’t ask for any proof, we take this

[prokopetz]

I enjoy a joke about fucked up German fairy tales as much as the next nerd, but it's genuinely striking how often the source for the really fucked up stuff turns out to be "yeah, this is only in the Brothers Grimm version and doesn't appear in any extant oral tradition, and we're like 80% sure they added it themselves". To a large extent it's not German fairy tales that are fucked up, it's two specific German dudes.

[thelovers-thedreamers-and-me]

in retrospect we probably should have given the fairy tale writing to the Brothers Happy instead

[takaraphoenix]

"average German fairy tale is full of fucked up shit" factoid actualy just statistical error. average German fairy tales are no more fucked up than others. Fucked-Up Shit Enjoyers Wilhelm and Jacob, who lived in cave & wrote fucked up fairy tales each day, are an outlier adn should not have been counted

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Light Paths (2026)

A queer fantasy romance two novelette collection. Light Paths features dungeons, princes, thieves and games of chance. With intriguing world-building and mysterious pasts, this collection is perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a cold night.

Two all new novelettes from: by Cinnamaldeide and Johannes T. Evans.

Cover artwork: Marika Bailey

Dark Paths (2025)

A queer horror romance four novelette collection. Dark Paths features crossroad visitations, gods, vampires and werewasps. This is a perfect horror for those looking for a collection that combines introspection and humour.

Four all new novelettes from: Amanda M. Blake, TT Madden, Clinton Seiter and Leigh V Twersky.

Cover artwork: Elliott Cassel

Other Worlds (2024)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From distant lands to the distant future, “Other Worlds” features folklore, fantasy, speculative, horror, contemporary fiction, and science-fiction exploring places, communities, and situations that are othered.

Twelve all new stories from: Samir Sirk Morató, Briar Ripley Page, Chey Rivera, Busayo Akinmoju, Roxane Llanque, A.L. Davidson, Victor Okechukwu, Bhumika Anand, Von Reyes, Eve Morton, Christina Ladd, and Booker G. A. Feniks.

Cover artwork: Pangaea

Other & Different (2023)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, “Other & Different” features folklore, fantasy, gothic, speculative, supernatural, sci-fi, weird, horror, and contemporary fiction exploring what it is to be other or different.

Thirteen all new stories from: Busayo Akinmoju, Malik Berry, A.M. Gautam, Anita Goveas, Heather Haigh, Miriam H. Harrison, Anastasia Jill, Avra Margariti, Kyungseo Min, Samir Sirk Morató, Corinne Pollard, Jonathan Olfert, and Marianne Xenos.

Cover artwork: Will Heron

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This offer now includes our newly listed preorders for our upcoming trans romance novella: Summer Nights, Cigarettes & Spearmint Toothpaste

Note: This is not a YA novella; however, it is suitable for older teens. 15+

As children, Adrian and Cyrus spent every summer together, forming a deep bond while Cyrus visited family in Scotland. But just as they were on the verge of childhood friendship blooming into something more, closely guarded secrets, teenage angst, and family drama drove them apart.

Now adults, Adrian is living in the US, trying to build a life for himself in Cyrus’s hometown. He’s not looking to reunite with his old friend, but when they inevitably run into each other, Adrian can’t help but be hopeful. There’s just one problem: Cyrus has no idea who Adrian is.

As Adrian and Cyrus grow close once more, will their new relationship survive Adrian’s decision not to reveal his identity? Or will the mask he clings on to destroy their chance to truly know — and love — each other, for good?

A tale of trans romance, Summer Nights, Cigarettes & Spearmint Toothpaste is a tender friends-to-lovers story told over multiple childhood summers and one unexpected, complicated reunion.

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Pick up a paperback and get a FREE GIFT!

That's one per paperback, not one per customer!

Every paperback will come with a free bookish lucky dip gift bag!

Check out our paperbacks!

Light Paths (2026)

A queer fantasy romance two novelette collection. Light Paths features dungeons, princes, thieves and games of chance. With intriguing world-building and mysterious pasts, this collection is perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a cold night.

Two all new novelettes from: by Cinnamaldeide and Johannes T. Evans.

Cover artwork: Marika Bailey

Dark Paths (2025)

A queer horror romance four novelette collection. Dark Paths features crossroad visitations, gods, vampires and werewasps. This is a perfect horror for those looking for a collection that combines introspection and humour.

Four all new novelettes from: Amanda M. Blake, TT Madden, Clinton Seiter and Leigh V Twersky.

Cover artwork: Elliott Cassel

Other Worlds (2024)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From distant lands to the distant future, “Other Worlds” features folklore, fantasy, speculative, horror, contemporary fiction, and science-fiction exploring places, communities, and situations that are othered.

Twelve all new stories from: Samir Sirk Morató, Briar Ripley Page, Chey Rivera, Busayo Akinmoju, Roxane Llanque, A.L. Davidson, Victor Okechukwu, Bhumika Anand, Von Reyes, Eve Morton, Christina Ladd, and Booker G. A. Feniks.

Cover artwork: Pangaea

Other & Different (2023)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, “Other & Different” features folklore, fantasy, gothic, speculative, supernatural, sci-fi, weird, horror, and contemporary fiction exploring what it is to be other or different.

Thirteen all new stories from: Busayo Akinmoju, Malik Berry, A.M. Gautam, Anita Goveas, Heather Haigh, Miriam H. Harrison, Anastasia Jill, Avra Margariti, Kyungseo Min, Samir Sirk Morató, Corinne Pollard, Jonathan Olfert, and Marianne Xenos.

Cover artwork: Will Heron

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

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Is your pay day coming up this week?

A perfect time to grab some great reads and FREE GIFTS!!! Until 15th June you will get a free lucky dip selection of gifts with every paperback purchase!

[chillyfeetsteak]

from this article, which is well worth the read, if only for the fun of seeing zuck get dunked on

[purplejabberwock]

My bestie's tags

[morthilswrites]

cop: can you describe the woman who stabbed you

male author: lithe, spirited, outgoing, and not afraid to speak her mind. she was a raw sexual force and she knew it. she was dandelion fluff on a summer day, gone in an instant, leaving you with nothing but the memory of her touch and the faint taste of strawberries on your lips

[worldheritagepostorganization]

World Heritage Post

[jeremybrettholmes]

One of the finest and most beloved Watsons ever to grace the screen has passed away. David Burke was 91 years old, just shy of his 92nd birthday, and he is survived by his wife Anna Calder-Marshall and his son Tom Burke.

By all accounts, he was a gentleman and a wonderful human being. He could have stayed on to play Watson much longer, which would have made many of us very happy, but he chose to leave the show to be nearer to his family, especially since Tom was very young at the time.

His was not the first intelligent and competent Watson, but this version marked a turning point in mainstream depictions, from comedic sidekick to a hero in his own right.

RIP, dear sir. You will be missed. Thank you for everything.

~*~

To read a longer and moving tribute, please check out the I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere website: https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2026/05/david-burke-first-watson-of-granada-era.html. The tribute includes a link to the interview that the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast conducted with David and his wife a few years ago.

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[thememedaddy]

[acoupofowls]

Pick up a paperback and get a FREE GIFT!

That's one per paperback, not one per customer!

Every paperback will come with a free bookish lucky dip gift bag!

Check out our paperbacks!

Light Paths (2026)

A queer fantasy romance two novelette collection. Light Paths features dungeons, princes, thieves and games of chance. With intriguing world-building and mysterious pasts, this collection is perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a cold night.

Two all new novelettes from: by Cinnamaldeide and Johannes T. Evans.

Cover artwork: Marika Bailey

Dark Paths (2025)

A queer horror romance four novelette collection. Dark Paths features crossroad visitations, gods, vampires and werewasps. This is a perfect horror for those looking for a collection that combines introspection and humour.

Four all new novelettes from: Amanda M. Blake, TT Madden, Clinton Seiter and Leigh V Twersky.

Cover artwork: Elliott Cassel

Other Worlds (2024)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From distant lands to the distant future, “Other Worlds” features folklore, fantasy, speculative, horror, contemporary fiction, and science-fiction exploring places, communities, and situations that are othered.

Twelve all new stories from: Samir Sirk Morató, Briar Ripley Page, Chey Rivera, Busayo Akinmoju, Roxane Llanque, A.L. Davidson, Victor Okechukwu, Bhumika Anand, Von Reyes, Eve Morton, Christina Ladd, and Booker G. A. Feniks.

Cover artwork: Pangaea

Other & Different (2023)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, “Other & Different” features folklore, fantasy, gothic, speculative, supernatural, sci-fi, weird, horror, and contemporary fiction exploring what it is to be other or different.

Thirteen all new stories from: Busayo Akinmoju, Malik Berry, A.M. Gautam, Anita Goveas, Heather Haigh, Miriam H. Harrison, Anastasia Jill, Avra Margariti, Kyungseo Min, Samir Sirk Morató, Corinne Pollard, Jonathan Olfert, and Marianne Xenos.

Cover artwork: Will Heron

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

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Help us celebrate our Fifth Birthday!

Until 15th June 2026, we're giving away a FREE GIFT with each paperback purchased via our shop! That's one per paperback, not one per customer!

Check out our amazing short story and novelette collections!

[chongoblog]

It’s fun to use contractions inappropriately, but it’s hard to explain why that’s

[lunarthesugarglider]

thats a common interest we've

[chongoblog]

Yeah, but people get annoyed by it, like when you throw soda cans in the trash can’t the recycle bin

[acoupofowls]

Pick up a paperback and get a FREE GIFT!

That's one per paperback, not one per customer!

Every paperback will come with a free bookish lucky dip gift bag!

Check out our paperbacks!

Light Paths (2026)

A queer fantasy romance two novelette collection. Light Paths features dungeons, princes, thieves and games of chance. With intriguing world-building and mysterious pasts, this collection is perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a cold night.

Two all new novelettes from: by Cinnamaldeide and Johannes T. Evans.

Cover artwork: Marika Bailey

Dark Paths (2025)

A queer horror romance four novelette collection. Dark Paths features crossroad visitations, gods, vampires and werewasps. This is a perfect horror for those looking for a collection that combines introspection and humour.

Four all new novelettes from: Amanda M. Blake, TT Madden, Clinton Seiter and Leigh V Twersky.

Cover artwork: Elliott Cassel

Other Worlds (2024)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From distant lands to the distant future, “Other Worlds” features folklore, fantasy, speculative, horror, contemporary fiction, and science-fiction exploring places, communities, and situations that are othered.

Twelve all new stories from: Samir Sirk Morató, Briar Ripley Page, Chey Rivera, Busayo Akinmoju, Roxane Llanque, A.L. Davidson, Victor Okechukwu, Bhumika Anand, Von Reyes, Eve Morton, Christina Ladd, and Booker G. A. Feniks.

Cover artwork: Pangaea

Other & Different (2023)

A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, “Other & Different” features folklore, fantasy, gothic, speculative, supernatural, sci-fi, weird, horror, and contemporary fiction exploring what it is to be other or different.

Thirteen all new stories from: Busayo Akinmoju, Malik Berry, A.M. Gautam, Anita Goveas, Heather Haigh, Miriam H. Harrison, Anastasia Jill, Avra Margariti, Kyungseo Min, Samir Sirk Morató, Corinne Pollard, Jonathan Olfert, and Marianne Xenos.

Cover artwork: Will Heron

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

[stolensilmarils]

HAPPY MAY 3RD TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE :')

[alwaysscreechingbasement]

[teashoesandhair]

This doesn’t include the best bit of the whole thing - she found the Twitter thread!

[black-feather-fiction]

This is like one of those romance novels where people bond over accidentally writing each other emails but better.

Like Pride and Prejudice but instead of the love interest getting dissed for his toxicity and then reforming, it’s just two people bonding over dissing a dead toxic asshole.

10/10 would recommend