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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Lest we forget. #Canada.
From Veteran's Affairs Canada website:
"Most First Nations Veterans were unable to receive their pensions, grants and benefits. This was due to their legal status as wards of Canada under the Indian Act."
Shameful & despicable behaviour from Canada.
"Most First Nations Veterans were unable to receive their pensions, grants and benefits. This was due to their legal status as wards of Canada under the Indian Act."
Shameful & despicable behaviour from Canada.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Lest we forget. #Canada.
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A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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It's about a young Canadian woman from an evangelical Christian family studying to be a singer in the UK in the 1950s, and it's a superb portrayal of somebody's world opening up by art, of the loneliness and wonder of being in a strange country, and of the working business of music.
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's about a young Canadian woman from an evangelical Christian family studying to be a singer in the UK in the 1950s, and it's a superb portrayal of somebody's world opening up by art, of the loneliness and wonder of being in a strange country, and of the working business of music.
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Robertson Davies' A MIXTURE OF FRAILTIES is extremely cheap on Kindle right now - don't be put off by it being the third book in a trilogy, it's effectively a stand-alone and as I've grown older I've become increasingly convinced it's the best of his novels.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Robertson Davies' A MIXTURE OF FRAILTIES is extremely cheap on Kindle right now - don't be put off by it being the third book in a trilogy, it's effectively a stand-alone and as I've grown older I've become increasingly convinced it's the best of his novels.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
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Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "Wearing The Lion.")
(Here's the opening of "Wearing The Lion.")
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "Wearing The Lion.")
(Here's the opening of "Wearing The Lion.")
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My feelings about the BBC are largely in line with my feelings about the NHS.
I think it is vital we have a publicly owned and funded broadcaster and its enemies are my enemies, but I *detest* the way it's talked about as some gift to the peasantry we're supposed to be fawningly grateful for.
I think it is vital we have a publicly owned and funded broadcaster and its enemies are my enemies, but I *detest* the way it's talked about as some gift to the peasantry we're supposed to be fawningly grateful for.
Revealing division in my timeline between (1) my insider friends who have lived privileged lives who are very keen that we defend the BBC and think it's important it survives and (2) my outsider friends who feel (at best) ambivalent about the BBC's survival.
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
My feelings about the BBC are largely in line with my feelings about the NHS.
I think it is vital we have a publicly owned and funded broadcaster and its enemies are my enemies, but I *detest* the way it's talked about as some gift to the peasantry we're supposed to be fawningly grateful for.
I think it is vital we have a publicly owned and funded broadcaster and its enemies are my enemies, but I *detest* the way it's talked about as some gift to the peasantry we're supposed to be fawningly grateful for.
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Wooing the Witch Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a cosy, humorous romp of a fantasy romance.
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Wooing the Witch Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a cosy, humorous romp of a fantasy romance.
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
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My piece on the allies being systematically intimidated is one of the bits of work I am most proud of putting together.
But beyond that it is a story of anti trans activists inside and outside the organisation working together to take down Tavistock and stop trans kids from existing.
But beyond that it is a story of anti trans activists inside and outside the organisation working together to take down Tavistock and stop trans kids from existing.
In our article:
From allies inside of Tavistock:
“Gender criticals claim they have been silenced, but they have been platformed in media and given words in articles, and space in interviews,”
whatthetrans.com/trans-allies...
From allies inside of Tavistock:
“Gender criticals claim they have been silenced, but they have been platformed in media and given words in articles, and space in interviews,”
whatthetrans.com/trans-allies...
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
My piece on the allies being systematically intimidated is one of the bits of work I am most proud of putting together.
But beyond that it is a story of anti trans activists inside and outside the organisation working together to take down Tavistock and stop trans kids from existing.
But beyond that it is a story of anti trans activists inside and outside the organisation working together to take down Tavistock and stop trans kids from existing.
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This is a delightful read about a really fun, not uniquely British phenomenon but definitely not a worldwide one, on Hollow Ways, which I personally consider to be deeply sacred spaces
There’s a lovely article here about them. Just if you’re interested. I bet goats have fallen on cars. Probably out of sheer belligerence.
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
England's mysterious sunken roads
A new mapping project by Natural England will help unearth the deep history and mystery of this ancient network of subterranean tracks.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is a delightful read about a really fun, not uniquely British phenomenon but definitely not a worldwide one, on Hollow Ways, which I personally consider to be deeply sacred spaces
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underrated Tatsuya Nakadai recommendation: Hideo Gosha's Heat Wave, a period yakuza film that feels like Lady Snowblood + Red Peony Gambler. an extremely good-looking film about a gambler looking to avenge her father's murder, but she unfortunately discovers that the evildoer is a babe.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
underrated Tatsuya Nakadai recommendation: Hideo Gosha's Heat Wave, a period yakuza film that feels like Lady Snowblood + Red Peony Gambler. an extremely good-looking film about a gambler looking to avenge her father's murder, but she unfortunately discovers that the evildoer is a babe.
Oh gosh that's so hard
Just donated
Please consider helping?
Just donated
Please consider helping?
@niadavenport.bsky.social has been an incredible part of the SSF community. She's someone who has helped many others, including myself.
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Donate to Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss, organized by Lindsey Hart
Our hearts are with Nia, a beloved friend, author and advocate who has pou… Lindsey Hart needs your support for Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss
www.gofundme.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Oh gosh that's so hard
Just donated
Please consider helping?
Just donated
Please consider helping?
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おはようございます🥰
今日は寒い朝！
金魚缶の制作がんばります
キラキラ缶は完成までいけるかな〜？
皆さま素敵な一日を✨
今日は寒い朝！
金魚缶の制作がんばります
キラキラ缶は完成までいけるかな〜？
皆さま素敵な一日を✨
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
おはようございます🥰
今日は寒い朝！
金魚缶の制作がんばります
キラキラ缶は完成までいけるかな〜？
皆さま素敵な一日を✨
今日は寒い朝！
金魚缶の制作がんばります
キラキラ缶は完成までいけるかな〜？
皆さま素敵な一日を✨
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Boosting to support Nia.
@niadavenport.bsky.social has been an incredible part of the SSF community. She's someone who has helped many others, including myself.
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Donate to Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss, organized by Lindsey Hart
Our hearts are with Nia, a beloved friend, author and advocate who has pou… Lindsey Hart needs your support for Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss
www.gofundme.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Boosting to support Nia.
Oh wow
www.etsy.com/listing/8357...
Do I have the skills for this? Nope. Do I want to do it at some point? Yep.
www.etsy.com/listing/8357...
Do I have the skills for this? Nope. Do I want to do it at some point? Yep.
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Oh wow
www.etsy.com/listing/8357...
Do I have the skills for this? Nope. Do I want to do it at some point? Yep.
www.etsy.com/listing/8357...
Do I have the skills for this? Nope. Do I want to do it at some point? Yep.
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My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
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Hoy es el cumpleaños de Aliette de Bodard (felicidades, @aliettedebodard.com!), la excusa perfecta para recuperar por aquí alguno de sus cuentos. Por ejemplo, "Tres tazas de aflicción a la luz de las estrellas", relato ganador de un premio Ignotus. cuentosparaalgernon.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/t...
Tres tazas de aflicción a la luz de las estrellas, de Aliette de Bodard
«Tres tazas de aflicción a la luz de las estrellas» es el relato con el que Aliette de Bodard repite en este blog. Se trata de un nuevo cuento encuadrado en su «ciclo de Xuya», que fue galardonado …
cuentosparaalgernon.wordpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Hoy es el cumpleaños de Aliette de Bodard (felicidades, @aliettedebodard.com!), la excusa perfecta para recuperar por aquí alguno de sus cuentos. Por ejemplo, "Tres tazas de aflicción a la luz de las estrellas", relato ganador de un premio Ignotus. cuentosparaalgernon.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/t...
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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I love how some of the responses to the calling churches for baby formula TikTok lady is people saying with a straight face, 'well, you have to be careful because grifters'.
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I love how some of the responses to the calling churches for baby formula TikTok lady is people saying with a straight face, 'well, you have to be careful because grifters'.
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
You think grifters ask for a single small can of baby formula?
You think Jesus would ask for proof of poverty?
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
Used a pebble to darn socks
(I'm aware it looks like a spider had an accident on the heel. It's improving! Also I had no elastics so I had to use hairties, not the best)
(I'm aware it looks like a spider had an accident on the heel. It's improving! Also I had no elastics so I had to use hairties, not the best)
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Used a pebble to darn socks
(I'm aware it looks like a spider had an accident on the heel. It's improving! Also I had no elastics so I had to use hairties, not the best)
(I'm aware it looks like a spider had an accident on the heel. It's improving! Also I had no elastics so I had to use hairties, not the best)
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Aliette de Bodard sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/de_bod... was born on this day, so here are some of her book covers (Artist: Tithi Luadthong, Alyssa Winans, Maurizio Manzieri and [couldn't identify]):
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Aliette de Bodard sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/de_bod... was born on this day, so here are some of her book covers (Artist: Tithi Luadthong, Alyssa Winans, Maurizio Manzieri and [couldn't identify]):
Thuan: world's most unlikely spy
(actually most people underestimate him so it worked out ok but still)
(actually most people underestimate him so it worked out ok but still)
I'm in the first couple of chapters of Binding Thorns atm and 1) Thuan's first meeting with Asmodeus becomes very funny with the irony of "that's your future husband!" 2) I'm dying to hear Nga(?)'s logic for sending him of all people as a spy but 3) I guess it worked out for her?
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Thuan: world's most unlikely spy
(actually most people underestimate him so it worked out ok but still)
(actually most people underestimate him so it worked out ok but still)
900 words. Breaking off, maybe more words tonight? we have hit the first of the climactic bits
Also this thing is 33k words and there is no way it'll get shorter so it's a novel(la).
Also this thing is 33k words and there is no way it'll get shorter so it's a novel(la).
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
900 words. Breaking off, maybe more words tonight? we have hit the first of the climactic bits
Also this thing is 33k words and there is no way it'll get shorter so it's a novel(la).
Also this thing is 33k words and there is no way it'll get shorter so it's a novel(la).
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Genuinely did not see that coming. Guess I'll take it
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Genuinely did not see that coming. Guess I'll take it
Finished @kateelliottsff.bsky.social's The Nameless Lands. Wow. What a ride.
Fantastic worldbuilding, complex and layered characters, and such meaty politics. Loved the various reversals, and the way things turned out to have repercussions many times over.
Fantastic worldbuilding, complex and layered characters, and such meaty politics. Loved the various reversals, and the way things turned out to have repercussions many times over.
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Finished @kateelliottsff.bsky.social's The Nameless Lands. Wow. What a ride.
Fantastic worldbuilding, complex and layered characters, and such meaty politics. Loved the various reversals, and the way things turned out to have repercussions many times over.
Fantastic worldbuilding, complex and layered characters, and such meaty politics. Loved the various reversals, and the way things turned out to have repercussions many times over.