AJ Van Belle/Alexandra Vivelo
@ajvanbelle.bsky.social
Writer and scientist who cuddles dogs, builds worlds. Rep: Lauren Bieker. www.ajvanbelle.com. Rhysling & Best of the Net nominee.
Junior literary agent at The Booker Albert Agency.
Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️⚧️
Junior literary agent at The Booker Albert Agency.
Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️⚧️
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I am beyond thrilled to announce that Bloomsbury has acquired my YA nonfiction book A DOZEN DYSTOPIAS AND HOW TO DODGE THEM, about the real science behind fictional dystopian scenarios. This is an absolute dream project.
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Danai is the literal BEST at query packages and developmental editing. If in doubt, YES you should work with them!
This autumn has been much tougher than expected so I’m reopening my books. Need eyes on you query package, manuscript, or someone to discuss all things publishing? Reach out!
More info and rates here: chronovoros.com?page_id=279
More info and rates here: chronovoros.com?page_id=279
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Danai is the literal BEST at query packages and developmental editing. If in doubt, YES you should work with them!
Once again, Google Docs, I tell thee: no. 😂
November 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Once again, Google Docs, I tell thee: no. 😂
I remember being confused by the Tori Amos line "and burns his CDs" because I heard it BEFORE home computers commonly had read/write CD drives. We have come full circle
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I remember being confused by the Tori Amos line "and burns his CDs" because I heard it BEFORE home computers commonly had read/write CD drives. We have come full circle
My dogs probably think they're this year's litter in our family pack, and that my young-adult daughter is last year's litter, and my husband and I are the wolf parents.
The pups spend their whole lives being the pack's newest litter and being taken care of, and this works for everyone involved.
The pups spend their whole lives being the pack's newest litter and being taken care of, and this works for everyone involved.
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My dogs probably think they're this year's litter in our family pack, and that my young-adult daughter is last year's litter, and my husband and I are the wolf parents.
The pups spend their whole lives being the pack's newest litter and being taken care of, and this works for everyone involved.
The pups spend their whole lives being the pack's newest litter and being taken care of, and this works for everyone involved.
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Thank you so much to @mynachang.bsky.social for giving me the chance to yap about Vile Lady Villains — and also to share the love about some of my favorite SFF publications
@hexliterary.bsky.social
@fusionfragment.bsky.social
@havenspec.bsky.social
@khoreo.bsky.social
@hexliterary.bsky.social
@fusionfragment.bsky.social
@havenspec.bsky.social
@khoreo.bsky.social
New interview with Danai Christopoulou about VILE LADY VILLAINS!
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
Author Interview * Danai Christopoulou
Danai Christopoulou’s writing consistently makes me smile and/or cry—often within the same story. Danai’s work features lyrical prose, incisive character choices, and an undercurrent of triumph aga…
mynachang.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Thank you so much to @mynachang.bsky.social for giving me the chance to yap about Vile Lady Villains — and also to share the love about some of my favorite SFF publications
@hexliterary.bsky.social
@fusionfragment.bsky.social
@havenspec.bsky.social
@khoreo.bsky.social
@hexliterary.bsky.social
@fusionfragment.bsky.social
@havenspec.bsky.social
@khoreo.bsky.social
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New interview with Danai Christopoulou about VILE LADY VILLAINS!
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
Author Interview * Danai Christopoulou
Danai Christopoulou’s writing consistently makes me smile and/or cry—often within the same story. Danai’s work features lyrical prose, incisive character choices, and an undercurrent of triumph aga…
mynachang.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New interview with Danai Christopoulou about VILE LADY VILLAINS!
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
"So Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth had always been favorites of mine, and growing up I started seeing the parallels between their characters, how they were almost an allegory for female ambition and power."
@danaiwrites.bsky.social
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This... the year I turned 50, I joined social media for the first time and learned there were descriptors and concepts for a whole lot of things I'd experienced my entire life but had no idea other people experienced too. I think back often to how lonely that felt before I knew the words.
We also "didn't exist" because we had no words to describe ourselves.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans people have literally always been here; every time I see someone sneering "oh but there were no trans people when I was in high school," well. I dated a trans girl in high school, and was close friends with a trans guy.
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This... the year I turned 50, I joined social media for the first time and learned there were descriptors and concepts for a whole lot of things I'd experienced my entire life but had no idea other people experienced too. I think back often to how lonely that felt before I knew the words.
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On this #TransDayofRemembrance, as we think of all those who have suffered and died needlessly because of the bigotry of a minority...
...it's a great time to think about how you can protect trans folks by speaking up and taking action in your community.
#TransRightsAREHumanRights
...it's a great time to think about how you can protect trans folks by speaking up and taking action in your community.
#TransRightsAREHumanRights
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On this #TransDayofRemembrance, as we think of all those who have suffered and died needlessly because of the bigotry of a minority...
...it's a great time to think about how you can protect trans folks by speaking up and taking action in your community.
#TransRightsAREHumanRights
...it's a great time to think about how you can protect trans folks by speaking up and taking action in your community.
#TransRightsAREHumanRights
We also "didn't exist" because we had no words to describe ourselves.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trans people have literally always been here; every time I see someone sneering "oh but there were no trans people when I was in high school," well. I dated a trans girl in high school, and was close friends with a trans guy.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We also "didn't exist" because we had no words to describe ourselves.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
The only reason I didn't stop using she/her pronouns until 2019 is that prior to that, I didn't know I had another option.
I'm eating plain radishes and perusing a client manuscript. As one does.
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I'm eating plain radishes and perusing a client manuscript. As one does.
I sneezed. It was loud. Bo was offended.
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I sneezed. It was loud. Bo was offended.
There's a sci-fi novel I've had in progress but backburnered for a while. That deals with themes of power and control, and how we bend to systems and what we sacrifice to break free.
Thinking maybe it's time to bring it to the front burner again.
Thinking maybe it's time to bring it to the front burner again.
November 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
There's a sci-fi novel I've had in progress but backburnered for a while. That deals with themes of power and control, and how we bend to systems and what we sacrifice to break free.
Thinking maybe it's time to bring it to the front burner again.
Thinking maybe it's time to bring it to the front burner again.
I had so much fun as a guest on the Literary Blend podcast! Listen to find out my favorite thing about agenting and what it's like being new to agenting as a longtime writer 👀
Chapter 69 - The Diary of a New Literary Agent with A.J. Van Belle
Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast · Episode
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November 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I had so much fun as a guest on the Literary Blend podcast! Listen to find out my favorite thing about agenting and what it's like being new to agenting as a longtime writer 👀
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Proof of the time I held a tribble IRL
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Proof of the time I held a tribble IRL
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
November 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
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gorgeous!!
Best day ever because I get to post the COVER REVEAL for my amazing CP @danaiwrites.bsky.social's sapphic fantasy VILE LADY VILLAINS!
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
gorgeous!!
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Something new for my TBR list! Check out that terrific cover!
Best day ever because I get to post the COVER REVEAL for my amazing CP @danaiwrites.bsky.social's sapphic fantasy VILE LADY VILLAINS!
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Something new for my TBR list! Check out that terrific cover!
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AJ is excellent! Apply to them!!
Submissions are open for the WriteHive mentorship program! I'm open to most genres; here's a quick rundown: I write & mentor SFF, thriller, upmarket, & literary. I'm excited to read your submissions!
writehive.org/writeh...
writehive.org/writeh...
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
AJ is excellent! Apply to them!!
Submissions are open for the WriteHive mentorship program! I'm open to most genres; here's a quick rundown: I write & mentor SFF, thriller, upmarket, & literary. I'm excited to read your submissions!
writehive.org/writeh...
writehive.org/writeh...
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Submissions are open for the WriteHive mentorship program! I'm open to most genres; here's a quick rundown: I write & mentor SFF, thriller, upmarket, & literary. I'm excited to read your submissions!
writehive.org/writeh...
writehive.org/writeh...
Best day ever because I get to post the COVER REVEAL for my amazing CP @danaiwrites.bsky.social's sapphic fantasy VILE LADY VILLAINS!
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Best day ever because I get to post the COVER REVEAL for my amazing CP @danaiwrites.bsky.social's sapphic fantasy VILE LADY VILLAINS!
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
Cover artist: Audrey Benjaminsen
Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub date: April 02, 2026
Preorder: www.penguin.co.uk/bo...
To retell is to rebel 🔪🩸👀
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✨ ‘Tis the season…for award eligibility posts! ✨
I had two short stories published in 2025 and I'd be honoured if you considered them in your nominations for the various SFF awards. And Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3 is eligible for Best Anthology in the Locus, World Fantasy, and Aurora Awards.
I had two short stories published in 2025 and I'd be honoured if you considered them in your nominations for the various SFF awards. And Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3 is eligible for Best Anthology in the Locus, World Fantasy, and Aurora Awards.
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
✨ ‘Tis the season…for award eligibility posts! ✨
I had two short stories published in 2025 and I'd be honoured if you considered them in your nominations for the various SFF awards. And Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3 is eligible for Best Anthology in the Locus, World Fantasy, and Aurora Awards.
I had two short stories published in 2025 and I'd be honoured if you considered them in your nominations for the various SFF awards. And Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3 is eligible for Best Anthology in the Locus, World Fantasy, and Aurora Awards.
The PW announcement is up for A Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them!!
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The PW announcement is up for A Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them!!
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IT'S A #BOOKBIRTHDAY!
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
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intro by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
buff.ly/ZeOVp7f
intro by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
IT'S A #BOOKBIRTHDAY!
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
buff.ly/ZeOVp7f
intro by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY by @theodoragoss.bsky.social is now available at all finer outlets
buff.ly/ZeOVp7f
intro by @bluejo.bsky.social
3 #giveways
@thestorygraph.com buff.ly/fAUS9Iw
#goodreads buff.ly/055IqCm
@fantasycafe.bsky.social buff.ly/HhnMtbe
Consider checking out this awesome starter pack by @ewdocparris.com for sci-fi creators and fans!
Your random reminder that I’ve got a starter pack for #ScienceFiction creators, reviewers, and fans. If you make #SciFi, if you’re a reviewer devoted to sci-fi, or if you’re an uber sci-fi fan and you want to be in on the fun, leave me a comment.
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#BookSky 📚🪐
go.bsky.app/5BL1giA
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Consider checking out this awesome starter pack by @ewdocparris.com for sci-fi creators and fans!
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ICYMI, our general submission window is open this entire month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
ICYMI, our general submission window is open this entire month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/