Legends from Lindisfarne

A trans monk. A mermaid saint. A headless healer. A werewolf refugee.Asexual Fairy Tales author Elizabeth Hopkinson lends her numinous storytelling voice to lesser-known saints from Celtic lands in the age of Patrick, Columba and Cuthbert - alongside some of their influencers and inheritors. From Brigid the Time Traveller to Cædmon the Socially Anxious, from Brendan the Respecter of First Nations to the Black Madonna of Montevergine who protects same-sex couples and traditional third genders, this collection of tales from the past has much to teach us about diversity and inclusion today.

Elizabeth Hopkinson is an award-winning author from Bradford, West Yorkshire, best known for the Asexual Fairy Tales series and podcast, and the Angelio series of YA historical fantasy novels.She is a Voyager member of the Community of Aidan & Hilda, a dispersed, ecumenical body drawing inspiration from the lives of the Celtic saints. Elizabeth is also an asexual rights activist, who appeared on Stonewall’s first Ace/Aro panel, and a member of the Open Table Network, a growing network of Christian communities that affirm and welcome LGBTQIA+ people and allies.Anna Hopkinson is a 25 year-old book and children’s book illustrator from Bradford, UK. She is best known for illustrating the Asexual Fairy Tales series.