Adria Bailton
@adriabailton.com
Author of SFF/H, published most recently at Pulp Lit Mag, Worlds of Possibility, The Colored Lens,
queer, ND, she/they
Member of SFWA, Codex
See more at www.adriabailton.com
queer, ND, she/they
Member of SFWA, Codex
See more at www.adriabailton.com
It's been a bit since I've done a puppy post. Need to pay the pet tax!
Harvey enjoys the sun on this couch.
Harvey enjoys the sun on this couch.
January 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's been a bit since I've done a puppy post. Need to pay the pet tax!
Harvey enjoys the sun on this couch.
Harvey enjoys the sun on this couch.
10 Books You Should Read in 2026! Disabled/Neurodivergent/Chronically Ill/etc debut author edition!
The 2026 debut authors put together a Goodreads list to make it easy for you to add books by disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/etc debut authors!
I'm so excited for all of these 2026debuts!
The 2026 debut authors put together a Goodreads list to make it easy for you to add books by disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/etc debut authors!
I'm so excited for all of these 2026debuts!
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
10 Books You Should Read in 2026! Disabled/Neurodivergent/Chronically Ill/etc debut author edition!
The 2026 debut authors put together a Goodreads list to make it easy for you to add books by disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/etc debut authors!
I'm so excited for all of these 2026debuts!
The 2026 debut authors put together a Goodreads list to make it easy for you to add books by disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/etc debut authors!
I'm so excited for all of these 2026debuts!
My reading reflection post didn't have room to put my favorite reads from 2025. So here they are!
Depending on the app, they show different 5-star reads. Who knows?
Tied for the best read of 2025 are The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson and The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.
Depending on the app, they show different 5-star reads. Who knows?
Tied for the best read of 2025 are The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson and The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
My reading reflection post didn't have room to put my favorite reads from 2025. So here they are!
Depending on the app, they show different 5-star reads. Who knows?
Tied for the best read of 2025 are The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson and The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.
Depending on the app, they show different 5-star reads. Who knows?
Tied for the best read of 2025 are The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson and The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.
Meet the characters! Rosa Chirre
Rosa is Nina's older sister, a secondary character. She thinks Nina is the cause of her own trouble and the reason their family falls apart. It takes her a long time to forgive her and realize that family cohesion takes everyone's effort. Once she does, she's all in
Rosa is Nina's older sister, a secondary character. She thinks Nina is the cause of her own trouble and the reason their family falls apart. It takes her a long time to forgive her and realize that family cohesion takes everyone's effort. Once she does, she's all in
January 8, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Meet the characters! Rosa Chirre
Rosa is Nina's older sister, a secondary character. She thinks Nina is the cause of her own trouble and the reason their family falls apart. It takes her a long time to forgive her and realize that family cohesion takes everyone's effort. Once she does, she's all in
Rosa is Nina's older sister, a secondary character. She thinks Nina is the cause of her own trouble and the reason their family falls apart. It takes her a long time to forgive her and realize that family cohesion takes everyone's effort. Once she does, she's all in
It's time for a quotation from Worlds Divide! In which my own awkwardness shows through
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's time for a quotation from Worlds Divide! In which my own awkwardness shows through
I have no idea why Goodreads thinks The River Has Roots was 4 pages, but it probably was the shortest book I read this year even though it was definitely longer. Jane Eyre met my goal of reading a book at least 100 years old that I probably should've in school but didn't.
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
I have no idea why Goodreads thinks The River Has Roots was 4 pages, but it probably was the shortest book I read this year even though it was definitely longer. Jane Eyre met my goal of reading a book at least 100 years old that I probably should've in school but didn't.
They are all wonderful reads. I highly recommend all 3. I hear there's a preorder sale at B&N. Or support your local indie bookstore and these debuts!
In 2025, I read 52 books, exceeding my goal of 42! Some took longer than others, but I averaged a book per week, which is my goal for 2026.
In 2025, I read 52 books, exceeding my goal of 42! Some took longer than others, but I averaged a book per week, which is my goal for 2026.
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
They are all wonderful reads. I highly recommend all 3. I hear there's a preorder sale at B&N. Or support your local indie bookstore and these debuts!
In 2025, I read 52 books, exceeding my goal of 42! Some took longer than others, but I averaged a book per week, which is my goal for 2026.
In 2025, I read 52 books, exceeding my goal of 42! Some took longer than others, but I averaged a book per week, which is my goal for 2026.
It's my Reading Wrap-Up from 2025! Or 2025 book recap. I gathered in the 3 books I read and loved in December.
December started my 2026 Debut ARC reading with
The Poet Empress by @storygoose Jan 20
Tidespeaker by @sadieturnerauthor Jan 6
Into the Midnight Wood by @anmccollumbooks Jan 13
December started my 2026 Debut ARC reading with
The Poet Empress by @storygoose Jan 20
Tidespeaker by @sadieturnerauthor Jan 6
Into the Midnight Wood by @anmccollumbooks Jan 13
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
It's my Reading Wrap-Up from 2025! Or 2025 book recap. I gathered in the 3 books I read and loved in December.
December started my 2026 Debut ARC reading with
The Poet Empress by @storygoose Jan 20
Tidespeaker by @sadieturnerauthor Jan 6
Into the Midnight Wood by @anmccollumbooks Jan 13
December started my 2026 Debut ARC reading with
The Poet Empress by @storygoose Jan 20
Tidespeaker by @sadieturnerauthor Jan 6
Into the Midnight Wood by @anmccollumbooks Jan 13
An amazing number of 2026 debut novels! My goal is generally to get these ARCs read in the calendar month before their release.
Here we go? What have I got on my pile already to read? (And, sh, don't tell my massive Mt. TBR about this.) These are my ARCs to read in the first half of the year .
Here we go? What have I got on my pile already to read? (And, sh, don't tell my massive Mt. TBR about this.) These are my ARCs to read in the first half of the year .
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
An amazing number of 2026 debut novels! My goal is generally to get these ARCs read in the calendar month before their release.
Here we go? What have I got on my pile already to read? (And, sh, don't tell my massive Mt. TBR about this.) These are my ARCs to read in the first half of the year .
Here we go? What have I got on my pile already to read? (And, sh, don't tell my massive Mt. TBR about this.) These are my ARCs to read in the first half of the year .
It's that time of year again! Reading wrap-ups and looking forward!
My goal for next year is to read 52 books! That will bring me back to my average annual reading level for most of my life. I met that number this year, so it's looking good for next year.
What have I got to read?
My goal for next year is to read 52 books! That will bring me back to my average annual reading level for most of my life. I met that number this year, so it's looking good for next year.
What have I got to read?
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's that time of year again! Reading wrap-ups and looking forward!
My goal for next year is to read 52 books! That will bring me back to my average annual reading level for most of my life. I met that number this year, so it's looking good for next year.
What have I got to read?
My goal for next year is to read 52 books! That will bring me back to my average annual reading level for most of my life. I met that number this year, so it's looking good for next year.
What have I got to read?
Character art reveal!
Swipe for full art!
My first character art comission ever. I adore this piece of Corey and Nina sitting on Corey's car on a summer night out in the country, looking at stars.
Art by nikespera.png
Swipe for full art!
My first character art comission ever. I adore this piece of Corey and Nina sitting on Corey's car on a summer night out in the country, looking at stars.
Art by nikespera.png
January 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Character art reveal!
Swipe for full art!
My first character art comission ever. I adore this piece of Corey and Nina sitting on Corey's car on a summer night out in the country, looking at stars.
Art by nikespera.png
Swipe for full art!
My first character art comission ever. I adore this piece of Corey and Nina sitting on Corey's car on a summer night out in the country, looking at stars.
Art by nikespera.png
Meet the character: Marq Dontaria
Marq is Corey's older brother. Marq is far from perfect and far from a fuck-up. Full of flaws and doing his best when his best is sometimes good enough and sometimes not.When their parents are removed from their lives, Corey is angry and petulant.
Marq is Corey's older brother. Marq is far from perfect and far from a fuck-up. Full of flaws and doing his best when his best is sometimes good enough and sometimes not.When their parents are removed from their lives, Corey is angry and petulant.
January 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Meet the character: Marq Dontaria
Marq is Corey's older brother. Marq is far from perfect and far from a fuck-up. Full of flaws and doing his best when his best is sometimes good enough and sometimes not.When their parents are removed from their lives, Corey is angry and petulant.
Marq is Corey's older brother. Marq is far from perfect and far from a fuck-up. Full of flaws and doing his best when his best is sometimes good enough and sometimes not.When their parents are removed from their lives, Corey is angry and petulant.
The next quote I'd like to highlight comes from Chapter 3 when Corey is trying to get Nina to open up about herself.
January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The next quote I'd like to highlight comes from Chapter 3 when Corey is trying to get Nina to open up about herself.
There's one week left of the year and I have 3 books I want to finish! All 3 are ARCs of 2026 debuts that publish in January!
I've already started Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner and Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum. I can't wait to read A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
I've already started Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner and Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum. I can't wait to read A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
There's one week left of the year and I have 3 books I want to finish! All 3 are ARCs of 2026 debuts that publish in January!
I've already started Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner and Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum. I can't wait to read A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
I've already started Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner and Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum. I can't wait to read A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
It's cute puppy post day! Peaches loves to curl up in warm blankets. What a way to spend a wintry day!
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's cute puppy post day! Peaches loves to curl up in warm blankets. What a way to spend a wintry day!
The @2026Debuts has started a Goodreads list for small press debuts in 2026! There's way more than 10 books (so if you're a small press debut and want to be added be sure to chime in!) If you're looking to support small presses and small press authors, here's a wonderful start for your 2026 TBR!
December 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The @2026Debuts has started a Goodreads list for small press debuts in 2026! There's way more than 10 books (so if you're a small press debut and want to be added be sure to chime in!) If you're looking to support small presses and small press authors, here's a wonderful start for your 2026 TBR!
Meet the character: Cella Chirre
Cella is Nina's younger sister, a secondary character. She loves Nina unconditionally and would do anything for her. She's smart and a sharp-witted. Cella faces the most difficult decision of her young life after her family falls apart–stay with Nina or go back.
Cella is Nina's younger sister, a secondary character. She loves Nina unconditionally and would do anything for her. She's smart and a sharp-witted. Cella faces the most difficult decision of her young life after her family falls apart–stay with Nina or go back.
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Meet the character: Cella Chirre
Cella is Nina's younger sister, a secondary character. She loves Nina unconditionally and would do anything for her. She's smart and a sharp-witted. Cella faces the most difficult decision of her young life after her family falls apart–stay with Nina or go back.
Cella is Nina's younger sister, a secondary character. She loves Nina unconditionally and would do anything for her. She's smart and a sharp-witted. Cella faces the most difficult decision of her young life after her family falls apart–stay with Nina or go back.
Can you find the Peaches?
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Can you find the Peaches?
When you've got an amazing group of debuts and you keep getting widgets and keep requesting and then you've got a terrible feedback ratio and a whole pile of amazing ARCs to read! I have more in another app. I won't be surprised if publishers on NetGalley don't approve me for another book ever again
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
When you've got an amazing group of debuts and you keep getting widgets and keep requesting and then you've got a terrible feedback ratio and a whole pile of amazing ARCs to read! I have more in another app. I won't be surprised if publishers on NetGalley don't approve me for another book ever again
Today's quote post is the content warning at the beginning of Worlds Divide.
body horror of embodying a different body
on-page domestic violence
fade-to-black consensual sex between minors
eating disorder
extreme anxiety
drug use
undiagnosed mental illness
death.
body horror of embodying a different body
on-page domestic violence
fade-to-black consensual sex between minors
eating disorder
extreme anxiety
drug use
undiagnosed mental illness
death.
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today's quote post is the content warning at the beginning of Worlds Divide.
body horror of embodying a different body
on-page domestic violence
fade-to-black consensual sex between minors
eating disorder
extreme anxiety
drug use
undiagnosed mental illness
death.
body horror of embodying a different body
on-page domestic violence
fade-to-black consensual sex between minors
eating disorder
extreme anxiety
drug use
undiagnosed mental illness
death.
Day 30 #MelsNoWriMo You Did It! Goals achieved and final snippet.
I finished my dev edits earlier this month and I'm extremely proud of the MS I handed in! (Except I think I have a continuity error right at the end. I'll fix it next pass.)
Final snippet is a line that made me cry. (Spoilers)
I finished my dev edits earlier this month and I'm extremely proud of the MS I handed in! (Except I think I have a continuity error right at the end. I'll fix it next pass.)
Final snippet is a line that made me cry. (Spoilers)
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Day 30 #MelsNoWriMo You Did It! Goals achieved and final snippet.
I finished my dev edits earlier this month and I'm extremely proud of the MS I handed in! (Except I think I have a continuity error right at the end. I'll fix it next pass.)
Final snippet is a line that made me cry. (Spoilers)
I finished my dev edits earlier this month and I'm extremely proud of the MS I handed in! (Except I think I have a continuity error right at the end. I'll fix it next pass.)
Final snippet is a line that made me cry. (Spoilers)
Day 29 #MelsNoWriMo Ideas for your dream cover.
Ooh, I actually went through this for reals. I don't have my cover yet, and I'm going to hold off on speaking about it so I don't jinx anything.
Ooh, I actually went through this for reals. I don't have my cover yet, and I'm going to hold off on speaking about it so I don't jinx anything.
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Day 29 #MelsNoWriMo Ideas for your dream cover.
Ooh, I actually went through this for reals. I don't have my cover yet, and I'm going to hold off on speaking about it so I don't jinx anything.
Ooh, I actually went through this for reals. I don't have my cover yet, and I'm going to hold off on speaking about it so I don't jinx anything.
Day 28 #MelsNoWriMo Turn your novel into a movie, where would you shoot?
Omaha, Nebraska. It might get a little tough as Corey's version of Omaha is closer to the 1980s/90s with most (not all) locations referencing them. Some still exist, but many don't.
Omaha, Nebraska. It might get a little tough as Corey's version of Omaha is closer to the 1980s/90s with most (not all) locations referencing them. Some still exist, but many don't.
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Day 28 #MelsNoWriMo Turn your novel into a movie, where would you shoot?
Omaha, Nebraska. It might get a little tough as Corey's version of Omaha is closer to the 1980s/90s with most (not all) locations referencing them. Some still exist, but many don't.
Omaha, Nebraska. It might get a little tough as Corey's version of Omaha is closer to the 1980s/90s with most (not all) locations referencing them. Some still exist, but many don't.
Day 27 #MelsNoWriMo Is there a playlist for the story?
You betcha! Two links, depending on the listener's prefered app:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Fq...
You betcha! Two links, depending on the listener's prefered app:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Fq...
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Day 27 #MelsNoWriMo Is there a playlist for the story?
You betcha! Two links, depending on the listener's prefered app:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Fq...
You betcha! Two links, depending on the listener's prefered app:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Fq...
Day 26 #MelsNoWriMo How do you name your characters?
Nina's name came from an anagram generator because her original name got used in a very famous book published 15 years or more after I thought of it, and I didn't want to look like I was copying.
Nina's name came from an anagram generator because her original name got used in a very famous book published 15 years or more after I thought of it, and I didn't want to look like I was copying.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Day 26 #MelsNoWriMo How do you name your characters?
Nina's name came from an anagram generator because her original name got used in a very famous book published 15 years or more after I thought of it, and I didn't want to look like I was copying.
Nina's name came from an anagram generator because her original name got used in a very famous book published 15 years or more after I thought of it, and I didn't want to look like I was copying.