Aliette de Bodard
@aliettedebodard.com
Engineer. SFF Writer. Triple Nebula Award winner. Việt (Kinh)/French. Asian auntie. Weird. She/They. Queer. 🏳️🌈 Loves tea. Profile:
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I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
ICYMI: new covers for Dominion of the Fallen in the US!
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
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Giant phantom #jellyfish spotted deep in #Pacific. These rare sea creatures live where the sun doesn't shine.
Link for ore info and a video: www.popsci.com/environment/...
Link for ore info and a video: www.popsci.com/environment/...
January 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Giant phantom #jellyfish spotted deep in #Pacific. These rare sea creatures live where the sun doesn't shine.
Link for ore info and a video: www.popsci.com/environment/...
Link for ore info and a video: www.popsci.com/environment/...
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Big congrats to Indy!
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Big congrats to Indy!
Wow
“I have asked the clergy of the diocese to make sure their affairs are in order and they have written their wills.,not the time for statements. It is time to put our bodies between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable”. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Wow
Oooooh that looks super good
Go grab
Go grab
www.humblebundle.com/books/fierce...
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social @seananmcguire.bsky.social @cheriepriest.com & more! This is a good bundle
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social @seananmcguire.bsky.social @cheriepriest.com & more! This is a good bundle
Humble Book Bundle: Fierce Women of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror by Open Road Media
Our latest ebook bundle has over 60 of the best sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books written by women! Every purchase supports Active Minds charity!
www.humblebundle.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Oooooh that looks super good
Go grab
Go grab
Why did no one tell me about this?
👀
Phaidon released a book on Vietnamese cuisine written by a Vietnamese Dutch chef
www.phaidon.com/en-eu/blogs/...
👀
Phaidon released a book on Vietnamese cuisine written by a Vietnamese Dutch chef
www.phaidon.com/en-eu/blogs/...
Introducing – Vietnam: The Cookbook
More than just phở, bánh mì, or bún chả, Vietnamese food offers a rich and diverse tapestry of flavours, techniques, and regional specialties. Our latest “food bible” Vietnam: The Cookbook is the ulti...
www.phaidon.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Why did no one tell me about this?
👀
Phaidon released a book on Vietnamese cuisine written by a Vietnamese Dutch chef
www.phaidon.com/en-eu/blogs/...
👀
Phaidon released a book on Vietnamese cuisine written by a Vietnamese Dutch chef
www.phaidon.com/en-eu/blogs/...
Quick reminder to preorder!
Please support my angsty queer
books
Please support my angsty queer
books
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Quick reminder to preorder!
Please support my angsty queer
books
Please support my angsty queer
books
Also managed to do two ears for my current crochet project and to read the instructions for the n+2 project
And started setting up the preorder campaign for Dominion of the Fallen
And started setting up the preorder campaign for Dominion of the Fallen
Made the mistake of buying dead cells in the switch sale and I'm now obsessed with it lol
(I've got all the runes!)
(I've got all the runes!)
January 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Also managed to do two ears for my current crochet project and to read the instructions for the n+2 project
And started setting up the preorder campaign for Dominion of the Fallen
And started setting up the preorder campaign for Dominion of the Fallen
👇
If you loved the gay hockey series, you might also enjoy every other book by queer and trans authors that's received zero marketing push. Especially books by queer BIPOC authors who were told, "sorry we already have a book like yours on our list."
January 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Made the mistake of buying dead cells in the switch sale and I'm now obsessed with it lol
(I've got all the runes!)
(I've got all the runes!)
January 10, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Made the mistake of buying dead cells in the switch sale and I'm now obsessed with it lol
(I've got all the runes!)
(I've got all the runes!)
Listening to Epic the Musical (thanks to @laviecestmoi.bsky.social for the recs! Really excellent)
January 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Listening to Epic the Musical (thanks to @laviecestmoi.bsky.social for the recs! Really excellent)
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Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
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Important Gus update
January 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Important Gus update
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Quand les syndicats énoncent "L'École inclusive est un échec", je suis bien d'accord avec eux, mais ça n'est pas le concept d'inclusion qui est à revoir, mais celui d'École.
Ce sont des GOSSES au même titre que les vôtres, ça devrait être les potes de vos gosses, pourquoi tolérer cette exclusion ?
Ce sont des GOSSES au même titre que les vôtres, ça devrait être les potes de vos gosses, pourquoi tolérer cette exclusion ?
Suite a mon dernier post j'me suis dit que ca s'était bien de vous faire un topo du parcours du combattant d'avoir un enfant handicapé en France.
On parle plus souvent des adultes et moi la première car je suis handicapé.
Mais souvent le sujet des enfant est oublié ou complètement bâclé.
On parle plus souvent des adultes et moi la première car je suis handicapé.
Mais souvent le sujet des enfant est oublié ou complètement bâclé.
January 10, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Quand les syndicats énoncent "L'École inclusive est un échec", je suis bien d'accord avec eux, mais ça n'est pas le concept d'inclusion qui est à revoir, mais celui d'École.
Ce sont des GOSSES au même titre que les vôtres, ça devrait être les potes de vos gosses, pourquoi tolérer cette exclusion ?
Ce sont des GOSSES au même titre que les vôtres, ça devrait être les potes de vos gosses, pourquoi tolérer cette exclusion ?
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Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
Re upping this one for morning folks
Help Helena
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
Donate to Help Helena, organized by Emma Leadley
Many people know Helena, and all who do are aware of her generosity, her caring nature, and her wicked sense … Emma Leadley needs your support for Help Helena
gofund.me
January 10, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Re upping this one for morning folks
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The thing that depresses me in the whole AI revolution in my industry (I’m a literary translator and publisher) is that the question is not whether machines can replace human translators, but how will we deal with the fallout after machines are forcibly introduced regardless.
January 10, 2026 at 6:28 AM
The thing that depresses me in the whole AI revolution in my industry (I’m a literary translator and publisher) is that the question is not whether machines can replace human translators, but how will we deal with the fallout after machines are forcibly introduced regardless.
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The opt-out deadline for the Anthropic settlement has been extended to January 29, by order of the new judge in the case. www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The opt-out deadline for the Anthropic settlement has been extended to January 29, by order of the new judge in the case. www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
Help Helena
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
Donate to Help Helena, organized by Emma Leadley
Many people know Helena, and all who do are aware of her generosity, her caring nature, and her wicked sense … Emma Leadley needs your support for Help Helena
gofund.me
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Help Helena
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
gofund.me/3c76f16db
If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys
Me: how's the sauce
Them: spicy
Me: er
Them: *shrug*
Me: ok I'll try it (spoilers it was not spicy by my standards)
Them: spicy
Me: er
Them: *shrug*
Me: ok I'll try it (spoilers it was not spicy by my standards)
January 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Me: how's the sauce
Them: spicy
Me: er
Them: *shrug*
Me: ok I'll try it (spoilers it was not spicy by my standards)
Them: spicy
Me: er
Them: *shrug*
Me: ok I'll try it (spoilers it was not spicy by my standards)
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Kyiv is currently entirely without power and heating after today’s attack. Authorities urged people to leave the city if they can. This is a humanitarian disaster, in case anyone didn’t know
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Kyiv is currently entirely without power and heating after today’s attack. Authorities urged people to leave the city if they can. This is a humanitarian disaster, in case anyone didn’t know
J'avais aimé l'Enchanteur quand j'étais au collège (j'étais dans ma phase mythologie arthurienne) mais lui non plus, il tient pas la relecture. La misogynie est juste. Ugh.
(je suis tombée dessus en triant ma bibliothèque, du coup je voulais vérifier qu'il allait bien en sortir. La réponse est YEP)
(je suis tombée dessus en triant ma bibliothèque, du coup je voulais vérifier qu'il allait bien en sortir. La réponse est YEP)
Parfois, un souvenir ne suffit pas.
Il ma fallait revenir vers ce roman pour m'en faire un avis définitif et adulte.
La version adolescente de votre serviteur avait raison : La nuit des temps de Barjavel, c'est vraiment nul.
Mais alors à un point...
syndromequickson.com/2026/01/08/l...
Débizoux ! =)
Il ma fallait revenir vers ce roman pour m'en faire un avis définitif et adulte.
La version adolescente de votre serviteur avait raison : La nuit des temps de Barjavel, c'est vraiment nul.
Mais alors à un point...
syndromequickson.com/2026/01/08/l...
Débizoux ! =)
La nuit des temps, René Barjavel
Satisfied – The Warning (extrait de l’album Keep Me Fed) « Qu’est il allé faire dans cette galère ? », pourriez vous présentement vous demander.Une question …
syndromequickson.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
J'avais aimé l'Enchanteur quand j'étais au collège (j'étais dans ma phase mythologie arthurienne) mais lui non plus, il tient pas la relecture. La misogynie est juste. Ugh.
(je suis tombée dessus en triant ma bibliothèque, du coup je voulais vérifier qu'il allait bien en sortir. La réponse est YEP)
(je suis tombée dessus en triant ma bibliothèque, du coup je voulais vérifier qu'il allait bien en sortir. La réponse est YEP)
Would just like to point out that K1 and K2 have joined me in the morning tea ritual but they have insisted that it be "fancy tea"
(Ie, made in a gaiwan. Apparently twinings earl grey doesn't count as fancy)
🤭
(Ie, made in a gaiwan. Apparently twinings earl grey doesn't count as fancy)
🤭
January 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Would just like to point out that K1 and K2 have joined me in the morning tea ritual but they have insisted that it be "fancy tea"
(Ie, made in a gaiwan. Apparently twinings earl grey doesn't count as fancy)
🤭
(Ie, made in a gaiwan. Apparently twinings earl grey doesn't count as fancy)
🤭
Honestly one of the standout stories I read this year. About rooftop parties, female solidarity and the monsters within us and without.
Kolkata winter is dipping to 11 degrees C, no better time to vicariously experience a winter rooftop party in the city.
ICYMI, my horror short 'You Will Survive This Night' (1st pub COME JOIN US BY THE FIRE s2, Nightfire), now free to read as a reprint. A woman in her 30s is dragged to a late night winter house party in the poshest part of Kolkata & regrets it even more than expected. Here be monsters, mundane & not:
January 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Honestly one of the standout stories I read this year. About rooftop parties, female solidarity and the monsters within us and without.
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'This story is fiction; oligarchs cannot make a human city on Mars be anything other than the scammy propagandistic dream of technofascist longtermism. There is no planet B.'
My 2019 short story 'The Song Between Worlds', about the paths of a 1 percenter space tourist & an indigenous worker crossing in a Martian city, is republished in @issuesinst.bsky.social for @imaginationasu.bsky.social's Future Tense series, w/ a brief new intro by me:
The Song Between Worlds
Indrapramit Das takes us to a future Mars full of wealthy space tourists to explore how tourism commodifies culture.
issues.org
August 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
'This story is fiction; oligarchs cannot make a human city on Mars be anything other than the scammy propagandistic dream of technofascist longtermism. There is no planet B.'
So I can't say I want to see Nolan's Odyssey but for sure it's rekindling my teenage hood passion for the work.
Let's write Odyssey fanfic? 🤭
Let's write Odyssey fanfic? 🤭
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
So I can't say I want to see Nolan's Odyssey but for sure it's rekindling my teenage hood passion for the work.
Let's write Odyssey fanfic? 🤭
Let's write Odyssey fanfic? 🤭