Alice Bell
@abeewords.bsky.social
π GRAVE EXPECTATIONS & DISPLEASURE ISLAND out now! THE GRAPPLES OF WRATH out Jan 2026
β¦ good books β¦ murder β¦ swearing β¦
Recovering games journalist
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β¦ good books β¦ murder β¦ swearing β¦
Recovering games journalist
#BWithTheT
Rep Stevie Finegan at Zeno
@totalplaytime.com
https://alicebellauthor.com/
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Alice Bell
@abeewords.bsky.social
Β· Jun 17
ππ COMING JAN 2026: THE GRAPPLES OF WRATH! The owner of a pro-wrestling gym died, and his ghost is convinced he was moidered. Can Weirdo medium Claire and her dead best friend solve it? What is kayfabe? Do personal issues really draw money? Pre-order to find out: www.waterstones.com/book/the-gra...
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an absurd and destructive move from valve towards one of the most exciting studios out there
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
an absurd and destructive move from valve towards one of the most exciting studios out there
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It would be disastrous if Santa Ragione were to close. Really hope this gets resolved and/or Horses is a success
NEW: Indie studio Santa Ragione is facing closure after its surreal horror title, Horses, was barred from Steam ahead of its upcoming December release
The studio behind Saturnalia and Wheels of Aurelia said Valve has yet to adequately explain why an early version of Horses was blacklisted in 2023.
The studio behind Saturnalia and Wheels of Aurelia said Valve has yet to adequately explain why an early version of Horses was blacklisted in 2023.
Indie dev Santa Ragione facing closure after Steam ban
The Italian studio's upcoming horror title, Horses, has been barred from Steam ahead of its release in December.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It would be disastrous if Santa Ragione were to close. Really hope this gets resolved and/or Horses is a success
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Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - IGN
Indie horror game Horses is preparing to launch on December 2, on the Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and the Humble Store. But one place it won't be is on Steam, because Steam has banned the game for...
www.ign.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
Anyway buy @santaragione.com's games, they are VERY GOOD www.santaragione.com
Santa Ragione - Game Studio
www.santaragione.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Anyway buy @santaragione.com's games, they are VERY GOOD www.santaragione.com
If I were feeling spicy I might suggest that Santa Ragione being publicly critical of Steam in the past might have been an influence on this decision
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If I were feeling spicy I might suggest that Santa Ragione being publicly critical of Steam in the past might have been an influence on this decision
Interview in Eurogamer here too www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
"It's extremely frustrating and also f*cked up" - one of the world's best indie studios is facing shock closure following confounding Steam ban
You might not immediately recognise the name Santa Ragione, but the independent Italian studio has been creating boundaβ¦
www.eurogamer.net
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Interview in Eurogamer here too www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
I am extremely cross about this behaviour. Steam continues to arbitrarily censor people for spurious reasons - even NO given reason - and leave developers no recourse
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I am extremely cross about this behaviour. Steam continues to arbitrarily censor people for spurious reasons - even NO given reason - and leave developers no recourse
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Amazing to learn that Isaac Chotiner can apparently just come for you in your replies. Like suddenly realizing you're swimming in open ocean
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Amazing to learn that Isaac Chotiner can apparently just come for you in your replies. Like suddenly realizing you're swimming in open ocean
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If Isaac Chotiner ever said this to me, I would move to the woods.
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
If Isaac Chotiner ever said this to me, I would move to the woods.
but imagine I spelled it correctly
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
but imagine I spelled it correctly
Luna did my website and was fantastic throughout, defo +1 reccommedation!
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Luna did my website and was fantastic throughout, defo +1 reccommedation!
Manifesting that i will paint more little guys this week π―οΈ
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Manifesting that i will paint more little guys this week π―οΈ
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Current jobs
Details of all current vacancies at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
www.gosh.nhs.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Recency bias, as I finished this last week, but The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is great. A local pub quiz gone very wrong, the structure controls how the story unfolds without being heavy handed, and is extra enjoyable. & of course it has the signature modern epistolary style. Smashing stuff
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Recency bias, as I finished this last week, but The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is great. A local pub quiz gone very wrong, the structure controls how the story unfolds without being heavy handed, and is extra enjoyable. & of course it has the signature modern epistolary style. Smashing stuff
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Labour to announce tax on your own personal Little Treat, hopes this will win broad non-partisan support.
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Labour to announce tax on your own personal Little Treat, hopes this will win broad non-partisan support.
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the πΊπΈSupreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
πͺπΊCourt of Justice just ruled all πͺπΊcountries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across πͺπΊ
πͺπΊCourt of Justice just ruled all πͺπΊcountries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across πͺπΊ
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the πΊπΈSupreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
πͺπΊCourt of Justice just ruled all πͺπΊcountries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across πͺπΊ
πͺπΊCourt of Justice just ruled all πͺπΊcountries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across πͺπΊ
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I wish I didnβt have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as βthe most openly corrupt president in American history.β /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as βthe most openly corrupt president in American history.β /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didnβt have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as βthe most openly corrupt president in American history.β /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as βthe most openly corrupt president in American history.β /1
Check in on my nepenthes collection: Jessica Rabbit has bounced back from losing all her cups after a fall bd is doing better than ever. Elvira is thriving but may be drawing life force from Nancy Reagan, who is decidedly failing to thrive. I might try repotting her.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Check in on my nepenthes collection: Jessica Rabbit has bounced back from losing all her cups after a fall bd is doing better than ever. Elvira is thriving but may be drawing life force from Nancy Reagan, who is decidedly failing to thrive. I might try repotting her.
Now it's nearly December I'm going to share some* of my 5-star books from** the year
*many books were enjoyed this year, I will not remember to put all of them on this list
**books may not have been written anywhere near 2025
*many books were enjoyed this year, I will not remember to put all of them on this list
**books may not have been written anywhere near 2025
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Now it's nearly December I'm going to share some* of my 5-star books from** the year
*many books were enjoyed this year, I will not remember to put all of them on this list
**books may not have been written anywhere near 2025
*many books were enjoyed this year, I will not remember to put all of them on this list
**books may not have been written anywhere near 2025
Many sincere claps for you π
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Many sincere claps for you π
Also, imperfect progress is progress! Bad art better than no art.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Also, imperfect progress is progress! Bad art better than no art.
I am fortunate in that I have two jobs, and because I can afford to I support creatives I like and buy from independent stores and things like that.
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I am fortunate in that I have two jobs, and because I can afford to I support creatives I like and buy from independent stores and things like that.
I realise some authors would't want their books pirated under any circumstances, and I understand that. Many authors are struggling themselves!
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I realise some authors would't want their books pirated under any circumstances, and I understand that. Many authors are struggling themselves!