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Phil Bailey

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Canadian science fiction author, scuba diver, drone pilot (he/him)

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Nov 24

I'm Phil Bailey, author of the Kelvoo's Chronicles trilogy - a saga of human first contact and it's aftermath, told from the *extraterrestrial's perspective*.

- Kelvoo's Testimonial: books2read.com/u/bpwgGk
- Kelvoo's Terra: books2read.com/u/47Rk1R
- Kelvoo's Teachings: books2read.com/u/4EaAWz

The covers of the books in the Kelvoo's Chronicles trilogy: Kelvoo's Testimonial, Kelvoo's Terra, and Kelvoo's Teachings, by Phil Bailey.

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 8h

. . . and it's all from the guy who believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · Oct 3

Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.

This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.

Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 6d

She's also on Threads as @bonnie_garmus_author.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 6d

You will not be stopped???!!! Not even by the constitution? What an authoritarian piece of filth you are!

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 6d

I've just posted my three favourite reads of 2025 to shepherd.com, consisting of work by @pcawdron.bsky.social, @tktoppin.bsky.social, and Bonnie Garmus (who doesn't seem to be on BlueSky). Check out my reasons at the link below:
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Want to know Phil Bailey's Top 3 Books of 2025?

Phil's top 3 reads of 2025 include The Oracle and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable!

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to @pcawdron.bsky.social for another excellent first contact #sciencefiction novel. I enjoyed it immensely and heartily recommend it. You'll find the relevant details in this screen shot.

A written, five-star review of The Oracle by Peter Cawdron, from Goodreads. The full text is available at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8022273275

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Perhaps, but in this case, it happens to be correct.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 12d

A moment of zen in a crazy world.

Sunrise over Sidney, BC

A glorious sunrise with pink and orange tinged clouds reflected on water. The leaves of a tree hang over the top of the image as ducks and geese swim on the water.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 15d

When I'm not working on my latest novel, I enjoy flying my drone to record scenic videos. I shot some wonderful sights on a recent road trip to the Yukon.

I hope you enjoy this selection of some of the best clips, and I hope it brings you a little calm in this crazy world.
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Droning around Northern BC and the Yukon

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 18d

Oh yes, it's true. It's how Republicans discovered the trickle down effect. 😮

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · 29d

I'm sure he said "like" meaning "similar to" or "such as". Not "like" as in "approve of".

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 19

Apparently, Amazon's rules have changed, allowing those of us in Kindle Unlimited to make our e-books available to libraries! Here's a video from Draft2Digital with instructions on doing this through their platform.
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D2D Answers: Getting Your Books into Libraries While Enrolled In Kindle Unlimited

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 17

The problem the U.S. has is that there are damning cases against Trump appointees all over the place, and nothing - absolutely nothing - is going to be done about them. 😔

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

I hope it went well. I wish we had that type of event here.

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

For those unfamiliar with English English, your "bonce" is your head.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

Oh well, at least you're somewhat transparent.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

Isn't he the one who put the ram in the rama-lama-ding-dong?

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 22

ROAD TRIP!

Me, standing next to the sign at the BC/Yukon border.

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 13

This video needs to be shared. It shows Native American youth reacting to South Park's Kristi Noem episode. While they found parts of the episode amusing, their thoughtful commentary and perspective were very moving.
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Native Youth React to South Park 27x2 Kristi Noem Takedown

YouTube video by Lakota Peoples Law Project

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

The latest sci-fi first contact book I've read is Gold Rush by @pcawdron.bsky.social. It's another excellent story from Peter, which I'm happy to recommend. Here are the details from my Goodreads review:

Here is the text from my 5-star review:

Another great first contact novel from Peter Cawdron. With each book, Cawdron adds a new, imaginative, yet scientifically plausible scenario for first contact between humans and extraterrestrials. Venus might not seem like a hospitable place, even for extraterrestrials, but this novel pulls it off convincingly.

As always, the book includes the science behind the story, adding to its authenticity and my enjoyment.

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

The manuscript for my next (4th) novel, "Opportunia", is in the hands of my beta readers! I'm looking forward to their feedback with a combination of happy anticipation and nervous trepidation. 😀😬

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

I just went to see a live performance of The Book of Mormon. Best show I've ever seen in my entire life! Not only was it hilarious, it was also unexpectedly poignant. I loved every minute of it.

Me in front of a Book of Mormon backdrop

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Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sadly, I think it's too late. If you somehow get the Republicans out of office, we Canadians can't trust your voters not to put another lunatic into the Whitehouse at some point in the future. ☹️

Phil Bailey @philbaileyauthor.bsky.social · Jul 27

I gratefully reply to any reader who gets in touch with me to compliment my work. Sure, I might fixate on an anonymous two star Goodreads review, but it wouldn't stop me from replying to a fan. For me, both things are true!

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sharonfisher68.bsky.social @sharonfisher68.bsky.social · May 27

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