Catherynne M. Valente
@catvalente.bsky.social
Queen of Lasers, Mother of Storms, & NYT/USAToday bestselling author of Fairyland, Space Opera, Deathless, & many more. Any/All
Art: http://patreon.com/catvalente
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Art: http://patreon.com/catvalente
Politics: http://catvalente.substack.com
TipJar: https://venmo.com/u/cat-valente
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Both the Protestant reformation AND the French Revolution pissed off the common people because they took their holidays away. You’re right - we need to celebrate every good we can, especially when times are hard. Viva la valentine!
February 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Both the Protestant reformation AND the French Revolution pissed off the common people because they took their holidays away. You’re right - we need to celebrate every good we can, especially when times are hard. Viva la valentine!
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My favorite Valentine's Day read
Annual reminder of the True Meaning and Origin of Valentine’s Day and why it’s still completely wonderful whether you have a partner or not:
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
On Valentine's Day
Why I care so much about this holiday, which is not a Hallmark holiday in the least, and in fact, is much, much cooler than most things.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
My favorite Valentine's Day read
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ICYMI @catvalente.bsky.social has a Bookbub deal, 1.99 for Deathless in ebook you know you want it
February 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
ICYMI @catvalente.bsky.social has a Bookbub deal, 1.99 for Deathless in ebook you know you want it
Annual reminder of the True Meaning and Origin of Valentine’s Day and why it’s still completely wonderful whether you have a partner or not:
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
On Valentine's Day
Why I care so much about this holiday, which is not a Hallmark holiday in the least, and in fact, is much, much cooler than most things.
catvalente.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Annual reminder of the True Meaning and Origin of Valentine’s Day and why it’s still completely wonderful whether you have a partner or not:
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
catvalente.substack.com/p/on-valenti...
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Deathless was the first book that I read by @catvalente.bsky.social and it made me a FAN! Go buy it and then all the rest of her stuff!!!
You can’t get anything for $2 these days, not even plain coffee.
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
As noted by @galatfemme.bsky.social, Deathless by @catvalente.bsky.social is on US ebook sale for $2, so I got some for random giveaway. And one for myself, since I didn't have it, weirdly enough.
February 14, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Deathless was the first book that I read by @catvalente.bsky.social and it made me a FAN! Go buy it and then all the rest of her stuff!!!
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#Maine #resist #ICE #ICEout
Thank you, Cat. Sending you spoons. =hugs= @catvalente.bsky.social
#Maine #resist #ICE #ICEout
Thank you, Cat. Sending you spoons. =hugs= @catvalente.bsky.social
The Good, the Pretty, and Fear Itself
Living and dying through the ICE Age
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February 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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#Maine #resist #ICE #ICEout
Thank you, Cat. Sending you spoons. =hugs= @catvalente.bsky.social
#Maine #resist #ICE #ICEout
Thank you, Cat. Sending you spoons. =hugs= @catvalente.bsky.social
You can’t get anything for $2 these days, not even plain coffee.
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
As noted by @galatfemme.bsky.social, Deathless by @catvalente.bsky.social is on US ebook sale for $2, so I got some for random giveaway. And one for myself, since I didn't have it, weirdly enough.
February 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
You can’t get anything for $2 these days, not even plain coffee.
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
EXCEPT DEATHLESS, GUYS, GO GET IT FOR TWO BUCKS
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As noted by @galatfemme.bsky.social, Deathless by @catvalente.bsky.social is on US ebook sale for $2, so I got some for random giveaway. And one for myself, since I didn't have it, weirdly enough.
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
As noted by @galatfemme.bsky.social, Deathless by @catvalente.bsky.social is on US ebook sale for $2, so I got some for random giveaway. And one for myself, since I didn't have it, weirdly enough.
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“Did we at least have the best hair?” Absolutely not, I thought to myself. Then I turned the page. “Absolutely not.” was the answer at the top of page 12.
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
“Did we at least have the best hair?” Absolutely not, I thought to myself. Then I turned the page. “Absolutely not.” was the answer at the top of page 12.
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Finally reading Space Oddity by the brilliant @catvalente.bsky.social and was tickled by this brief meeting of reader’s and author’s minds. The bottom of page 11 posed the following question about humanity compared to the other species of the galaxy:
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Finally reading Space Oddity by the brilliant @catvalente.bsky.social and was tickled by this brief meeting of reader’s and author’s minds. The bottom of page 11 posed the following question about humanity compared to the other species of the galaxy:
Right, it’s such a huge deal, and so bad, so far-reaching, so beyond anything that’s come before that…we should just keep it shut.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Right, it’s such a huge deal, and so bad, so far-reaching, so beyond anything that’s come before that…we should just keep it shut.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
You can say whimsical woodland spirit here to share the ancient wisdom and piercing sorrow of nature’s eternal song but all I see is haunted vagina.
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
You can say whimsical woodland spirit here to share the ancient wisdom and piercing sorrow of nature’s eternal song but all I see is haunted vagina.
Quiet, piggy
February 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Quiet, piggy
The Childe is taking guitar lessons.
I asked what their first band name is gonna be.
They said:
The Dyanastids
And honestly…that kind of slaps, I can see the homemade patches now
I asked what their first band name is gonna be.
They said:
The Dyanastids
And honestly…that kind of slaps, I can see the homemade patches now
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Childe is taking guitar lessons.
I asked what their first band name is gonna be.
They said:
The Dyanastids
And honestly…that kind of slaps, I can see the homemade patches now
I asked what their first band name is gonna be.
They said:
The Dyanastids
And honestly…that kind of slaps, I can see the homemade patches now
I wanna be better already why am I not better
Am crazy sick. AGAIN. Love winter with a 2nd grader. They get over it in a day, I feel like I’m dying for weeks.
Back soon. Sorry!
Back soon. Sorry!
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I wanna be better already why am I not better
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Baba Yaga, here I go again
My, my, how could I resist you?
Baba Yaga, does it show again?
I, I, I cannot escape you
Yes, I've been broken hearted
Dark since the day we started
Why why, won't you ever let me go?
Baba Yaga, now I really know
Fie, fie, you will never let me go
My, my, how could I resist you?
Baba Yaga, does it show again?
I, I, I cannot escape you
Yes, I've been broken hearted
Dark since the day we started
Why why, won't you ever let me go?
Baba Yaga, now I really know
Fie, fie, you will never let me go
February 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Baba Yaga, here I go again
My, my, how could I resist you?
Baba Yaga, does it show again?
I, I, I cannot escape you
Yes, I've been broken hearted
Dark since the day we started
Why why, won't you ever let me go?
Baba Yaga, now I really know
Fie, fie, you will never let me go
My, my, how could I resist you?
Baba Yaga, does it show again?
I, I, I cannot escape you
Yes, I've been broken hearted
Dark since the day we started
Why why, won't you ever let me go?
Baba Yaga, now I really know
Fie, fie, you will never let me go
Am crazy sick. AGAIN. Love winter with a 2nd grader. They get over it in a day, I feel like I’m dying for weeks.
Back soon. Sorry!
Back soon. Sorry!
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Am crazy sick. AGAIN. Love winter with a 2nd grader. They get over it in a day, I feel like I’m dying for weeks.
Back soon. Sorry!
Back soon. Sorry!
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Any time you can find that much grace and class from the fans of a losing sports team you _know_ you're in a good place.
Congratulations, BTW. ;)
Congratulations, BTW. ;)
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Any time you can find that much grace and class from the fans of a losing sports team you _know_ you're in a good place.
Congratulations, BTW. ;)
Congratulations, BTW. ;)
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Can you absolutely prove that you did not cause the Seahawks win? I think you simply have to recognize that maybe you did bring the Seahawks victory, and those Pats fans were justly acknowledging your awesome football prowess.
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Can you absolutely prove that you did not cause the Seahawks win? I think you simply have to recognize that maybe you did bring the Seahawks victory, and those Pats fans were justly acknowledging your awesome football prowess.
What the fuck am I going?
WINNING!
Everyone but four people have left the bar and all of them shook my hand and said congratulations on the way out like I did it by myself oh my god
WINNING!
Everyone but four people have left the bar and all of them shook my hand and said congratulations on the way out like I did it by myself oh my god
I am from Seattle.
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
What the fuck am I going?
WINNING!
Everyone but four people have left the bar and all of them shook my hand and said congratulations on the way out like I did it by myself oh my god
WINNING!
Everyone but four people have left the bar and all of them shook my hand and said congratulations on the way out like I did it by myself oh my god
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As I did stand my watch upon the hill,
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move. (Macbeth, Act V scene 5)
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move. (Macbeth, Act V scene 5)
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
As I did stand my watch upon the hill,
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move. (Macbeth, Act V scene 5)
I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought
The Wood began to move. (Macbeth, Act V scene 5)
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I am from Seattle.
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I am from Seattle.
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
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I knew @catvalente.bsky.social has written a ton of books but seeing it visually makes me realize how few I have read and how many I still want to read. So many great books (and authors), so little time. Plus being a slow reader doesn't help.
![Myths of Origin [The Labyrinth, Yume No Hon: The Book of Dreams, The Grass-Cutting Sword, Under in the Mere], Palimpsest, This Is My Letter to the World: The Omikuji Project, Cycle One, Silently and Very Fast, Deathless, Six-Gun Snow White, Radiance, Speak Easy, The Refrigerator Monologues, The Glass Town Game, Space Opera, Space Oddity, Mass Effect: Annihilation, Minecraft: The End, The Past Is Red, Comfort Me With Apples, Osmo The Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods, Fairyland [The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two, The Boy Who Lost Fairyland, The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home], The Orphan's Tales [In The Night Garden, In the Cities of Coin and Spice], A Dirge for Prester John [The Habitation of the Blessed, The Folded World], Short Fiction Collections [The Bread We Eat in Dreams, Myths of Origin, The Melancholy of Mechagirl, The Future Is Blue], Poetry [Apocrypha, Oracles: A Pilgrimage] MISSING: Music of a Proto-Suicide (not found anywhere), The Descent of Inanna (not found anywhere), A Guide to Folktales in Fragile Dialects ($75 on Amazon)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o2x7cgivre2o7nflow7hwg5e/bafkreiekuzwq7ll4dtsc35nngv3osn4uq2bk2mpik4pc6j7rtgstxrablu@jpeg)
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I knew @catvalente.bsky.social has written a ton of books but seeing it visually makes me realize how few I have read and how many I still want to read. So many great books (and authors), so little time. Plus being a slow reader doesn't help.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I am from Seattle.
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I am from Seattle.
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl
I live in Maine.
I am at a bar that by definition is All-In For the Patriots.
Someone just saw my blue & green hair extensions & *recoiled.*
“Cat what the fuck are you doing?”
And Reader, I got to say it. In the right context.
BITCH I AM FROM SEATTLE! #dragrace #superbowl