So... a friend of mine has been getting some nasty things said about them online, simply because of who they are (hiya @_DavidStevens ) and I wasn't going to say anything because I don't use Twitter all that much and I tend not to use it to, like, proclaim stuff.

So I was basically just going to "like" a bunch of positive tweets — a very lowkey, but undeniable, show of support and empathy, friendship and understanding.

How nice of me, basically.

But the world is getting so messed up and so polarised, and all the advancements that have been made in the last 20 years now seem to be rolling backwards, and I suppose I've come to realise that support is good, but VOCAL support actually means something.

All of you good people out there know where I stand on a lot of issues, but because I'm in the position I'm in, that of Author Supreme, I think you've got to see me stand up and say it loud, just to reassure you that I'm still here and you still have my support.

@DerekLandy Nicely said Derek ✨✨✨

@DerekLandy *fist bump*:)

@DerekLandy Thank you lovely Mr Landy

@DerekLandy You wrote the only gender fluid representation in any non-specifically queer book I've ever read, thank you for being an ally 🥰

@DerekLandy good on you Derek. x

@DerekLandy @samatlounge This will mean a great deal to one of your Fan Supremes when I show them later 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤

@DerekLandy Thank you for being the badass support that you are. Have a returned fist bump from a big ol' queer 🤣🤜🏻