Alexandra Almond
@alexandraalmond.bsky.social
Writer, designer, would-be footballer. she/her. On Bunurong land, voted YES. Debut novel THOROUGHLY DISENCHANTED won the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2024.
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Winner of the Aurealis Awards for Best Fantasy Novel 2024, Thoroughly Disenchanted is a cosy romantic fantasy about four friends, a magical country manor and a weekend away that has lasted a century.
Available in bookstores now or online: www.harpercollins.com.au/978146076604...
Available in bookstores now or online: www.harpercollins.com.au/978146076604...
YAS!!!
Preorder alert!
Amina's off on a dangerous mission to steal a spindle from a mysterious sorceress in THE TAPESTRY OF FATE, @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's epic sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.
Signed Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges: www.waterstones.com/book/the-tap...
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#SFF
Amina's off on a dangerous mission to steal a spindle from a mysterious sorceress in THE TAPESTRY OF FATE, @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's epic sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.
Signed Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges: www.waterstones.com/book/the-tap...
🪐💙📚
#SFF
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
YAS!!!
I read and loved She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
PSA: it's currently on sale on kobo for $3.99 which is less than 1 cent per page and money well spent.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
PSA: it's currently on sale on kobo for $3.99 which is less than 1 cent per page and money well spent.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Alexandra Almond's review of She Who Became the Sun (The Radiant Emperor, #1)
Zhu takes on her brother’s name and destiny in this epic fantasy re-imagining of the rise to power of founder of the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. It’s pretty amazing and also emotionally draini...
www.goodreads.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I read and loved She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
PSA: it's currently on sale on kobo for $3.99 which is less than 1 cent per page and money well spent.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
PSA: it's currently on sale on kobo for $3.99 which is less than 1 cent per page and money well spent.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Thanks to whoever recommended Louis McMaster Bujold; Curse of the Chalion and Paladin of Souls helped restore my faith in epic fantasy.
December 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thanks to whoever recommended Louis McMaster Bujold; Curse of the Chalion and Paladin of Souls helped restore my faith in epic fantasy.
Another terrific article, this one from Kelli Underwood. Covers a lot of my regular gripes about how the AFL are mismanaging #aflw including venues, TV broadcasting, and scheduling. And finishes with a dig at HQ by noting they're changing nothing for next year.
www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/se...
www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/se...
Season 10 delivered thrills but the AFL should not be patting themselves on the back
We’ve come a long way since the history-making lockout at Ikon Park in 2017, but now isn’t the time for the AFL to sit back and pat itself on the back.
www.theage.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Another terrific article, this one from Kelli Underwood. Covers a lot of my regular gripes about how the AFL are mismanaging #aflw including venues, TV broadcasting, and scheduling. And finishes with a dig at HQ by noting they're changing nothing for next year.
www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/se...
www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/se...
Some thoughts on last night's #AFLW Grand Final blockbuster (a thread).
First, the good:
1. What a fierce and amazing game. The result doesn't reflect how competitive Brisbane were for a lot of the game, but North were just too good. Fast and clean and tough and skilled. A joy to watch.
First, the good:
1. What a fierce and amazing game. The result doesn't reflect how competitive Brisbane were for a lot of the game, but North were just too good. Fast and clean and tough and skilled. A joy to watch.
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Some thoughts on last night's #AFLW Grand Final blockbuster (a thread).
First, the good:
1. What a fierce and amazing game. The result doesn't reflect how competitive Brisbane were for a lot of the game, but North were just too good. Fast and clean and tough and skilled. A joy to watch.
First, the good:
1. What a fierce and amazing game. The result doesn't reflect how competitive Brisbane were for a lot of the game, but North were just too good. Fast and clean and tough and skilled. A joy to watch.
Terrific article giving some insight into why North's #aflw team are so far ahead of the rest. TL;DR? They take the women's game seriously and have invested.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
With one comment, North's bold call to hire a new coach was validated
Prankster, 'daggy dad' and serious footy coach - get to know North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker, from those who know him best
www.afl.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Terrific article giving some insight into why North's #aflw team are so far ahead of the rest. TL;DR? They take the women's game seriously and have invested.
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/14...
The first snow pea of summer 😋
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The first snow pea of summer 😋
Celebrating good women's sport scheduling (a rare phenomenon, are you listening #afl?)
On Sat night after the men's cricket test in Perth, most people walked back to the city past the WACA where a WBBL Scorchers game was just kicking off, everyone encouraged to come in and watch. #wbbl
On Sat night after the men's cricket test in Perth, most people walked back to the city past the WACA where a WBBL Scorchers game was just kicking off, everyone encouraged to come in and watch. #wbbl
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I accidentally left my watch charging last night when I went to bed, and now I have no way to tell how well I slept.
November 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I accidentally left my watch charging last night when I went to bed, and now I have no way to tell how well I slept.
My reading list trended more fantasy in October, not surprising after Conflux at the start of the month. Standouts were Freya Marske's latest Cinder House, and The Rook from Dan O'Malley.
October 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My reading list trended more fantasy in October, not surprising after Conflux at the start of the month. Standouts were Freya Marske's latest Cinder House, and The Rook from Dan O'Malley.
This was my intro to KJC and remains my favourite. Do yourself a favour!
It's my birthday, so have a present. SLIPPERY CREATURES (Will Darling Adventures book 1) is going on cheap over the weekend. 1920s pulp adventure m/m romance with plots, spies, Bright Young People, and emotional support knife, all for 99p!
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles
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October 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This was my intro to KJC and remains my favourite. Do yourself a favour!
Onya, ACCC.
TL;DR Microsoft tried to force subscribers to pay extra for CoPilot.
I was one of ‘more than 100’ people who complained to the ACCC about this. Knowing how few voices can make a difference, I will be complaining about lots more things in future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
TL;DR Microsoft tried to force subscribers to pay extra for CoPilot.
I was one of ‘more than 100’ people who complained to the ACCC about this. Knowing how few voices can make a difference, I will be complaining about lots more things in future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
ACCC alleges Microsoft 'deliberately hid' cheaper Microsoft 365 subscription
The consumer watchdog is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading about 2.7 million Australians over its Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Onya, ACCC.
TL;DR Microsoft tried to force subscribers to pay extra for CoPilot.
I was one of ‘more than 100’ people who complained to the ACCC about this. Knowing how few voices can make a difference, I will be complaining about lots more things in future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
TL;DR Microsoft tried to force subscribers to pay extra for CoPilot.
I was one of ‘more than 100’ people who complained to the ACCC about this. Knowing how few voices can make a difference, I will be complaining about lots more things in future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
In Yarraville today... a woman in pyjamas calmly waits for a train. Her hair and makeup is done, she’s carrying a bag as if on her way to work. A new fashion? Or did she just forget the bottom half this morning.
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In Yarraville today... a woman in pyjamas calmly waits for a train. Her hair and makeup is done, she’s carrying a bag as if on her way to work. A new fashion? Or did she just forget the bottom half this morning.
Such a good question: do we want public transport to BE safe or to FEEL safe? And the comments get into whether the unsafe view is driven by users or non-users, and how putting more security on PT can make it better and worse.
Do we want public transit to *be* safe or *feel* safe? This paragraph from an @opb.org article on transit security in Portland captures why this issue is so hard. Crime is way down since '20 but some people don't feel safe. Why? 🧵 1/
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
October 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Such a good question: do we want public transport to BE safe or to FEEL safe? And the comments get into whether the unsafe view is driven by users or non-users, and how putting more security on PT can make it better and worse.
Inspired by Shohei Ohtani's best baseball game of all time (he’s both a pitcher and a batter, and on Friday nobody hit any of his pitches, and he hit 3 home runs) I'm rereading @catswrites.bsky.social's You Should Be So Lucky and it's heartwarmingly lovely.
www.si.com/mlb/shohei-o...
www.si.com/mlb/shohei-o...
Shohei Ohtani Plays Most Magnificent Game of All Time to Lead Dodgers to Pennant
The laws of human performance could no longer contain the three-time MVP as he completely took over Game 4 of the NLCS to sweep the Brewers.
www.si.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Inspired by Shohei Ohtani's best baseball game of all time (he’s both a pitcher and a batter, and on Friday nobody hit any of his pitches, and he hit 3 home runs) I'm rereading @catswrites.bsky.social's You Should Be So Lucky and it's heartwarmingly lovely.
www.si.com/mlb/shohei-o...
www.si.com/mlb/shohei-o...
Got to see the touring Archibald Prize exhibition at Geelong last night. They were all excellent but this one was my fave.
staging.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/prize_...
staging.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/prize_...
October 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Got to see the touring Archibald Prize exhibition at Geelong last night. They were all excellent but this one was my fave.
staging.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/prize_...
staging.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/prize_...
Terrific article from Van Badham on AI: "If your business model is theft and slavery, you’re not an industry. You’re a pirate."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
AI might be creating a ‘permanent underclass’ but it’s the makers of the tech bubble who are replaceable | Van Badham
Despite the relentless insistence of tech’s grifters, AI is not industrially inevitable – or even sustainable. Which is why it is time to push back
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Terrific article from Van Badham on AI: "If your business model is theft and slavery, you’re not an industry. You’re a pirate."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Freshly baked bread for Thoroughly Disenchanted.
What would *your* book smell like if you engaged in a mega weirdo scented pages promotional campaign?
October 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Freshly baked bread for Thoroughly Disenchanted.
Dad and I snared a balcony seat to watch the saints beat the pies today
October 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Dad and I snared a balcony seat to watch the saints beat the pies today
Happy (belated) book birthday to @amyhuttonauthor.bsky.social for Ghosted 📘🎉🎂
This is a lovely paranormal romance, a perfect blend of spooky and romantic, and just in time for Halloween 👻❤️
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
This is a lovely paranormal romance, a perfect blend of spooky and romantic, and just in time for Halloween 👻❤️
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Alexandra Almond's review of Ghosted
I do love a second-chance romance, and this is the perfect blend of spooky and romantic. Sparks fly when ghostbuster Holly and paranormal podcaster Callum are thrust together into a life-or-death gh...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Happy (belated) book birthday to @amyhuttonauthor.bsky.social for Ghosted 📘🎉🎂
This is a lovely paranormal romance, a perfect blend of spooky and romantic, and just in time for Halloween 👻❤️
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
This is a lovely paranormal romance, a perfect blend of spooky and romantic, and just in time for Halloween 👻❤️
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
On my way home from #conflux19 and what a beautiful way that was to spend a weekend. Met some new friends, got inspired to write, and enlarged the TBR pile (quite a bit, actually). Win-win-win 🏆
October 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
On my way home from #conflux19 and what a beautiful way that was to spend a weekend. Met some new friends, got inspired to write, and enlarged the TBR pile (quite a bit, actually). Win-win-win 🏆
There are many excellent consultancies who do great work and won’t use AI. Hit me up, I’ll give you some names (hint, none of the big 4 will be there)
Back in August several academics raised concerns that a Deloitte report to government may have been generated using AI. Deloitte denied this and put the citation errors down to poor editing.
Anyway, Deloitte are refunding the government $440,000 for a report that was written using AI.
Anyway, Deloitte are refunding the government $440,000 for a report that was written using AI.
October 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
There are many excellent consultancies who do great work and won’t use AI. Hit me up, I’ll give you some names (hint, none of the big 4 will be there)
The Satin Bowerbird needs your help! Vote now to make sure it stays in the running.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The Satin Bowerbird needs your help! Vote now to make sure it stays in the running.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I'm on my way to #conflux19
It's my first sci-fi and fantasy con! Sorry #romancelandia it's not you, it's me—I'm looking to broaden my happy endings. This could work out for both of us, though.
It's my first sci-fi and fantasy con! Sorry #romancelandia it's not you, it's me—I'm looking to broaden my happy endings. This could work out for both of us, though.
October 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I'm on my way to #conflux19
It's my first sci-fi and fantasy con! Sorry #romancelandia it's not you, it's me—I'm looking to broaden my happy endings. This could work out for both of us, though.
It's my first sci-fi and fantasy con! Sorry #romancelandia it's not you, it's me—I'm looking to broaden my happy endings. This could work out for both of us, though.