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
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75 days until Worlds Divide releases and you can meet these two pairs of siblings.
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
It's book quote Friday! Today we have the quote inspired by 2026 Debuts - the goosening!
About half-way through the book, Nina and Corey are out at a state park. Both these teens need a break and this is where Corey has decided to take them. Why? This is a place he feels is peaceful.
About half-way through the book, Nina and Corey are out at a state park. Both these teens need a break and this is where Corey has decided to take them. Why? This is a place he feels is peaceful.
February 14, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's book quote Friday! Today we have the quote inspired by 2026 Debuts - the goosening!
About half-way through the book, Nina and Corey are out at a state park. Both these teens need a break and this is where Corey has decided to take them. Why? This is a place he feels is peaceful.
About half-way through the book, Nina and Corey are out at a state park. Both these teens need a break and this is where Corey has decided to take them. Why? This is a place he feels is peaceful.
It's Valentine's weekend. My plans are unpacking. What are yours? How about subscribing to my newsletter?
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February 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is Medusa and Herophile by L. M. Spann at Cul-de-sac of Blood
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Today's throwback story rec is Medusa and Herophile by L. M. Spann at Cul-de-sac of Blood
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L. M. Spann — Cul-de-sac of Blood
Herophile was now unsure if bringing her niece on this journey had been a good idea. Their passage to Pytho had just begun, and the girl was already a distraction. The Hellenic sailors who manned…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is Medusa and Herophile by L. M. Spann at Cul-de-sac of Blood
www.culdesacofblood.com/lm-spann
Today's throwback story rec is Medusa and Herophile by L. M. Spann at Cul-de-sac of Blood
www.culdesacofblood.com/lm-spann
Did you see my recent cute puppy post? Those go up in my discord server first! Just like the newsletter, cute puppies are a staple of the server. Join and show me your cute companion animals!
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February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did you see my recent cute puppy post? Those go up in my discord server first! Just like the newsletter, cute puppies are a staple of the server. Join and show me your cute companion animals!
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I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is The Equations of the Dead by An Owomoyela at Lightspeed
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Today's throwback story rec is The Equations of the Dead by An Owomoyela at Lightspeed
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Academic Neutrality - Lightspeed Magazine
When Amy begins to flay herself during office hours, you aren’t quite sure what to do. You hate office hours. You used to enjoy them, actually, back before the flayings started. Sure, it’s hard…
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February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is The Equations of the Dead by An Owomoyela at Lightspeed
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/acad...
Today's throwback story rec is The Equations of the Dead by An Owomoyela at Lightspeed
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/acad...
My first 2020s publication was reprinted in audio - becoming my first audio publication!
“Submerged” REPRINT in audio format at Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast – June 29, 2023
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“Submerged” REPRINT in audio format at Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast – June 29, 2023
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Submerged – FFP 0822
“Submerged” by Adria Bailton Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: Contributor Bios: Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purc…
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
My first 2020s publication was reprinted in audio - becoming my first audio publication!
“Submerged” REPRINT in audio format at Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast – June 29, 2023
www.manawaker.com/podcast/subm...
“Submerged” REPRINT in audio format at Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast – June 29, 2023
www.manawaker.com/podcast/subm...
I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is 12 Things A Trini Should Know Before Travelling To A Back In Times Fete™ by R. S. A. Garcia at Strange Horizons
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Today's throwback story rec is 12 Things A Trini Should Know Before Travelling To A Back In Times Fete™ by R. S. A. Garcia at Strange Horizons
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12 Things A Trini Should Know Before Travelling To A Back In Times Fete™
Congratulations, ForeverFete™ Member! By now, you've received your Portal Ticket confirmations and ForeverFete™ Mas Pack, which should include essentials such as several period correct costumes; on…
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February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
I am moving and working on copy edits, so we have a few days of throwback stories.
Today's throwback story rec is 12 Things A Trini Should Know Before Travelling To A Back In Times Fete™ by R. S. A. Garcia at Strange Horizons
strangehorizons.com/fiction/12-t...
Today's throwback story rec is 12 Things A Trini Should Know Before Travelling To A Back In Times Fete™ by R. S. A. Garcia at Strange Horizons
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Presque vue by Tochi Onyebuchi at Uncanny
How does Conscience and Intuition sound?
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Presque vue by Tochi Onyebuchi at Uncanny
How does Conscience and Intuition sound?
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Presque vue - Uncanny Magazine
People often spoke about hearing voices: commands, cajoling, or observations made by a chorus of individuals, a collective. But for Sam, it was always just one voice. It had sounded vaguely like her…
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February 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Presque vue by Tochi Onyebuchi at Uncanny
How does Conscience and Intuition sound?
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Presque vue by Tochi Onyebuchi at Uncanny
How does Conscience and Intuition sound?
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DiVida contemplates the hard problem by Monica A. Hand
A poem about food and pain.
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DiVida contemplates the hard problem by Monica A. Hand
A poem about food and pain.
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Issue 42: DiVida contemplates the hard problem | Obsidian
DiVida contemplates the hard problem
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February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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DiVida contemplates the hard problem by Monica A. Hand
A poem about food and pain.
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DiVida contemplates the hard problem by Monica A. Hand
A poem about food and pain.
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Today's throwback story rec is Aunt Dissy's Policy Dream Book by Sheree Renée Thomas Apex Magazine (2017) www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
Aunt Dissy's Policy Dream Book
Narrated by the author
“Want some candy?” Aunt Dissy asked when I was seven.
Delighted, I thrust open my hand.
“Let me see it,”...
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February 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Today's throwback story rec is Aunt Dissy's Policy Dream Book by Sheree Renée Thomas Apex Magazine (2017) www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
Today's throwback story rec is Like Stars Daring to Shine by Somto Ihezue at Fireside Fiction (2022) firesidefiction.com/like-stars-d...
Like Stars Daring to Shine
When the boy opens his housing unit’s steel door and the incandescent lights pour into his face, he does not blink away. “Little suns” — this is what everyon...
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February 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Today's throwback story rec is Like Stars Daring to Shine by Somto Ihezue at Fireside Fiction (2022) firesidefiction.com/like-stars-d...
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FAQ on My Vagina Dentata by Jarune Uwujaren at Apex Magazine
A new take on a horror trope.
www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
FAQ on My Vagina Dentata by Jarune Uwujaren at Apex Magazine
A new take on a horror trope.
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FAQ on My Vagina Dentata
Been getting a lot of the same questions since I started my blog, so I’m putting them all here. My ask box is closed. For any...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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FAQ on My Vagina Dentata by Jarune Uwujaren at Apex Magazine
A new take on a horror trope.
www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
FAQ on My Vagina Dentata by Jarune Uwujaren at Apex Magazine
A new take on a horror trope.
www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
I've been enjoying so many 2026 debut novels! Subscribe to my newsletter to hear about wonderful books out this year.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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I'm revisiting the 2026 Debuts Goodreads list. When I posted the list a little over 2 months ago, there were 172 books on the list. Now there's 252 books! Looking for your next great read? Looking to support debut authors? This list absolutely has at least one book for you. Probably more.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I'm revisiting the 2026 Debuts Goodreads list. When I posted the list a little over 2 months ago, there were 172 books on the list. Now there's 252 books! Looking for your next great read? Looking to support debut authors? This list absolutely has at least one book for you. Probably more.
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They Built a Wall by Cadwell Turnbull at Grassroots Economic Organizing
Published in 2018, we have returned to where we were-further down the regressive path, even. A reminder.
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They Built a Wall by Cadwell Turnbull at Grassroots Economic Organizing
Published in 2018, we have returned to where we were-further down the regressive path, even. A reminder.
geo.coop/story/they-b...
They Built a Wall
Cadwell Turnbull is a graduate from the North Carolina State University’s Creative Writing MFA in Fiction and English MA in Linguistics. He is a writer of science fiction and fantasy with work…
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February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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They Built a Wall by Cadwell Turnbull at Grassroots Economic Organizing
Published in 2018, we have returned to where we were-further down the regressive path, even. A reminder.
geo.coop/story/they-b...
They Built a Wall by Cadwell Turnbull at Grassroots Economic Organizing
Published in 2018, we have returned to where we were-further down the regressive path, even. A reminder.
geo.coop/story/they-b...
Breaking up your feed with a puppy post. The boys are relaxing on the couch. They could use a good book. I've got a bunch of good suggestions all over my feed!
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February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Breaking up your feed with a puppy post. The boys are relaxing on the couch. They could use a good book. I've got a bunch of good suggestions all over my feed!
#dogsofinstagram
#dogsofinstagram
I had big plans to and if they went through, I might be MIA. But join my discord server and we can chat about stories and books and all sorts of stuff!
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Join the Stories Across Worlds Discord Server!
Check out the Stories Across Worlds community on Discord - hang out with 37 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I had big plans to and if they went through, I might be MIA. But join my discord server and we can chat about stories and books and all sorts of stuff!
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When you left your body lying around by Keyan Bowes at Strange Horizons
What did you think would happen? A humorous poem.
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When you left your body lying around by Keyan Bowes at Strange Horizons
What did you think would happen? A humorous poem.
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When you left your body lying around
The face in the mirror was more familiar than my own
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February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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When you left your body lying around by Keyan Bowes at Strange Horizons
What did you think would happen? A humorous poem.
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When you left your body lying around by Keyan Bowes at Strange Horizons
What did you think would happen? A humorous poem.
strangehorizons.com/poetry/when-...
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I haven't posted on here much, but I would really love some help boosting this video!
I forgot to say it in the video, but please don't forget to add A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES On Goodreads!
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I forgot to say it in the video, but please don't forget to add A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES On Goodreads!
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February 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I haven't posted on here much, but I would really love some help boosting this video!
I forgot to say it in the video, but please don't forget to add A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES On Goodreads!
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A Room of One’s Own by Tochi Onyebuchi at ASU Center for Science and the Imagination
A story of the many lives and many deaths of one person.
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A Room of One’s Own by Tochi Onyebuchi at ASU Center for Science and the Imagination
A story of the many lives and many deaths of one person.
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"A Room of One’s Own" by Tochi Onyebuchi - Center for Science and the Imagination
A tale of quantum entanglement and self-care. Conversations—Tochi Onyebuchi and Michael G. Bennett
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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A Room of One’s Own by Tochi Onyebuchi at ASU Center for Science and the Imagination
A story of the many lives and many deaths of one person.
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A Room of One’s Own by Tochi Onyebuchi at ASU Center for Science and the Imagination
A story of the many lives and many deaths of one person.
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Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis by Walidah Imarisha at Obsidian
Sometimes it sucks to be a zombie and have no one to talk to.
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Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis by Walidah Imarisha at Obsidian
Sometimes it sucks to be a zombie and have no one to talk to.
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Issue 42: Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis | Obsidian
Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis
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February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis by Walidah Imarisha at Obsidian
Sometimes it sucks to be a zombie and have no one to talk to.
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Portrait of a Young Zombie in Crisis by Walidah Imarisha at Obsidian
Sometimes it sucks to be a zombie and have no one to talk to.
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My January post summarizing all the short fiction I recommended in January (most published in 2025 or older) is now up! adriabailton.com/short-story-...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
My January post summarizing all the short fiction I recommended in January (most published in 2025 or older) is now up! adriabailton.com/short-story-...
Today's throwback story rec is Dolly, Like the Place by Sally Parlier at Translunar Travelers Lounge (2022) translunartravelerslounge.com/2022/02/15/d...
Dolly, Like the Place, by Sally Parlier
I first saw her walking to me with blood smeared down her arm from briar scratches and dark juice staining her mouth. Her smile was wide and she waved with both arms when she yelled, “I’m Mara!” ac…
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February 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Today's throwback story rec is Dolly, Like the Place by Sally Parlier at Translunar Travelers Lounge (2022) translunartravelerslounge.com/2022/02/15/d...
75 days until Worlds Divide releases and you can meet these two pairs of siblings.
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 PM
75 days until Worlds Divide releases and you can meet these two pairs of siblings.
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding
It's the end of the month & it's time for another summary of my monthly reading! I finished 7 books in January! 6 of which are debuts and 1 was Seanan McGuire. All were advanced reader copies!!
I don't think most months I'll read 7 books. 2 books were <200 pages each, making them very fast reads.
I don't think most months I'll read 7 books. 2 books were <200 pages each, making them very fast reads.
January 31, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's the end of the month & it's time for another summary of my monthly reading! I finished 7 books in January! 6 of which are debuts and 1 was Seanan McGuire. All were advanced reader copies!!
I don't think most months I'll read 7 books. 2 books were <200 pages each, making them very fast reads.
I don't think most months I'll read 7 books. 2 books were <200 pages each, making them very fast reads.