David Bowles
@davidbowles.us
Writer. Translator. Nahuatlahtoh. Chicano. He/él/yehhua. Pan [💖💛💙]. Representation: Full Circle Literary. President of the Texas Institute of Letters. Associate Professor at UTRGV.
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Hello, heist fans! This Sunday, Nov. 9, I’m teaching a virtual heist workshop! You can still register today, but you need to hurry!
I’ve done a terrible job promoting it because of book tour brain - so! If you are interested in writing heists, head on over & grab a seat:
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I’ve done a terrible job promoting it because of book tour brain - so! If you are interested in writing heists, head on over & grab a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e...
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hello, heist fans! This Sunday, Nov. 9, I’m teaching a virtual heist workshop! You can still register today, but you need to hurry!
I’ve done a terrible job promoting it because of book tour brain - so! If you are interested in writing heists, head on over & grab a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e...
I’ve done a terrible job promoting it because of book tour brain - so! If you are interested in writing heists, head on over & grab a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e...
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It's the first Friday of the month, which means my new Queer Romances post is up on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books! smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/11/nove...
November 2025 Queer Romances | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's the first Friday of the month, which means my new Queer Romances post is up on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books! smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/11/nove...
Post you from a different era.
The rock guitarist, 1987. 🎸
The rock guitarist, 1987. 🎸
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Post you from a different era.
The rock guitarist, 1987. 🎸
The rock guitarist, 1987. 🎸
Nostalgic today. Remembering how 20 years ago I composed a song for @charlenecbowles.bsky.social when she was having serious problems sleeping at night because, as she told me, there was a "sound in the silence."
It's probably the song I'm most proud of writing.
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It's probably the song I'm most proud of writing.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Nostalgic today. Remembering how 20 years ago I composed a song for @charlenecbowles.bsky.social when she was having serious problems sleeping at night because, as she told me, there was a "sound in the silence."
It's probably the song I'm most proud of writing.
davidbowles.us/wp-content/u...
It's probably the song I'm most proud of writing.
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If your definition of "antisemitism" is "can never disagree with anything the State of Israel does no matter how vile or evil," what you're defending isn't Judaism, it's nationalism. And you're not a liberal or progressive of any stripe, you're a conservative, because ISRAEL IS A RIGHT WING COUNTRY.
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
If your definition of "antisemitism" is "can never disagree with anything the State of Israel does no matter how vile or evil," what you're defending isn't Judaism, it's nationalism. And you're not a liberal or progressive of any stripe, you're a conservative, because ISRAEL IS A RIGHT WING COUNTRY.
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I should mention this again: Worldbuilders Market worldbuildersmarket.com/search?q=mar... has Murderbot and Sanctuary Moon merchandise where the proceeds go to charity. At this point as far as I know there is no other licensed official merchandise.
Search: 16 results found for "martha wells"
Worldbuilders Market is the official online shop of Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide. We carry a wide variety of officially licensed merchandise from ...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I should mention this again: Worldbuilders Market worldbuildersmarket.com/search?q=mar... has Murderbot and Sanctuary Moon merchandise where the proceeds go to charity. At this point as far as I know there is no other licensed official merchandise.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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“Taken together, the results amount to a resounding rejection of the notion that Democrats must soften—or stay silent—on LGBTQ+ rights to win.”
“… year later, with prices still high and anti-trans rhetoric solving none of voters’ real problems, the strategy appeared to backfire. Voters seemed tired of the culture wars and frustrated that Republicans remained fixated on scapegoating instead of governing.” open.substack.com/pub/erininth...
"A Stunning Rebuke Of Anti-Trans Politics"—Dems Win Elections Nationwide Despite Anti-Trans Ads
As election results poured in on Tuesday night, it became clear that Democrats were winning nationwide against anti-trans opponents.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
“Taken together, the results amount to a resounding rejection of the notion that Democrats must soften—or stay silent—on LGBTQ+ rights to win.”
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Yesterday, Ari Melber asked Zohran Mamdani why he was a socialist, and he answered "because I believe in the dignity of all human beings."
It's time to stop being afraid of being called socialists.
Yes, this is a subtweet of Third Way and Matty you know who.
It's time to stop being afraid of being called socialists.
Yes, this is a subtweet of Third Way and Matty you know who.
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Yesterday, Ari Melber asked Zohran Mamdani why he was a socialist, and he answered "because I believe in the dignity of all human beings."
It's time to stop being afraid of being called socialists.
Yes, this is a subtweet of Third Way and Matty you know who.
It's time to stop being afraid of being called socialists.
Yes, this is a subtweet of Third Way and Matty you know who.
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Where America stands, one year after the election.
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
Escalation, Authoritarian “Normalization,” or a Democratic Turnaround?
One year after the election: What we can say with certainty about the state of the Trumpist assault, where uncertainty lies, and where America might go from here
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November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Where America stands, one year after the election.
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
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🚨 GODZILLA DAY ALERT! 🦖🌊
The king of monsters reigns, but something older and angrier stirs in the abyss…
🔥 NOW LIVE on Global Comix!
BLACK DEMON TALES: DESCENT #1 – “Deep Blue Bottomless Soul”
The king of monsters reigns, but something older and angrier stirs in the abyss…
🔥 NOW LIVE on Global Comix!
BLACK DEMON TALES: DESCENT #1 – “Deep Blue Bottomless Soul”
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🚨 GODZILLA DAY ALERT! 🦖🌊
The king of monsters reigns, but something older and angrier stirs in the abyss…
🔥 NOW LIVE on Global Comix!
BLACK DEMON TALES: DESCENT #1 – “Deep Blue Bottomless Soul”
The king of monsters reigns, but something older and angrier stirs in the abyss…
🔥 NOW LIVE on Global Comix!
BLACK DEMON TALES: DESCENT #1 – “Deep Blue Bottomless Soul”
On this #godzilladay, a reminder that I wrote a kaiju novel set in Mexico.
Lords Of The Earth: A Kaiju Novel
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November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
On this #godzilladay, a reminder that I wrote a kaiju novel set in Mexico.
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#booksky #reading
Another I really enjoyed recently, written by José Luis Zárate and translated by @davidbowles.us.
The captain longs to taste the salt-crusted skin of his crew, rats disappear from the ship, and the night is filled with strange dreams as Dracula is carried across the sea.
Another I really enjoyed recently, written by José Luis Zárate and translated by @davidbowles.us.
The captain longs to taste the salt-crusted skin of his crew, rats disappear from the ship, and the night is filled with strange dreams as Dracula is carried across the sea.
November 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
#booksky #reading
Another I really enjoyed recently, written by José Luis Zárate and translated by @davidbowles.us.
The captain longs to taste the salt-crusted skin of his crew, rats disappear from the ship, and the night is filled with strange dreams as Dracula is carried across the sea.
Another I really enjoyed recently, written by José Luis Zárate and translated by @davidbowles.us.
The captain longs to taste the salt-crusted skin of his crew, rats disappear from the ship, and the night is filled with strange dreams as Dracula is carried across the sea.
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🎉Happy book birthday to FALL OF THE FIREFLIES and EL OTOÑO DE LAS LUCIÉRNAGAS by award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall!
✨Head to our website to learn more and and use code FALL25 for 40% off this exciting new young adult release!: www.leeandlow.com/books/fall-o...
✨Head to our website to learn more and and use code FALL25 for 40% off this exciting new young adult release!: www.leeandlow.com/books/fall-o...
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎉Happy book birthday to FALL OF THE FIREFLIES and EL OTOÑO DE LAS LUCIÉRNAGAS by award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall!
✨Head to our website to learn more and and use code FALL25 for 40% off this exciting new young adult release!: www.leeandlow.com/books/fall-o...
✨Head to our website to learn more and and use code FALL25 for 40% off this exciting new young adult release!: www.leeandlow.com/books/fall-o...
Some linguistic reflections for Día de Muertos.
Tomicca: Our Departed on the Day of the Dead
Without getting into just how much Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead in Mexico is Indigenous or syncretic, I wanted to share some basic…
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Some linguistic reflections for Día de Muertos.
A colleague gave me a huge jar of fresh kimchi (she made it), so I whipped up some 김치찌개 (kimchi jjigae or stew) to warm up my body and soul!
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A colleague gave me a huge jar of fresh kimchi (she made it), so I whipped up some 김치찌개 (kimchi jjigae or stew) to warm up my body and soul!
Every time I read "remove him" or "impeach him" in regards to MAGA leaders, I want to scream.
How do people still not understand that we are past that?
No one who has the power to "remove" or "impeach" is going to do so.
That's not the solution anymore.
You just can't face reality.
How do people still not understand that we are past that?
No one who has the power to "remove" or "impeach" is going to do so.
That's not the solution anymore.
You just can't face reality.
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Every time I read "remove him" or "impeach him" in regards to MAGA leaders, I want to scream.
How do people still not understand that we are past that?
No one who has the power to "remove" or "impeach" is going to do so.
That's not the solution anymore.
You just can't face reality.
How do people still not understand that we are past that?
No one who has the power to "remove" or "impeach" is going to do so.
That's not the solution anymore.
You just can't face reality.
한국이 트럼프에게 금관을 준 이유는 뭐야, 씨발 ?
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
한국이 트럼프에게 금관을 준 이유는 뭐야, 씨발 ?
If you're in South Texas, join me for a special LGBTQ+ edition of my intro to Nahuatl presentation! This Saturday, November 1, at 6 pm in Harlingen, as part of RGV Pride.
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
If you're in South Texas, join me for a special LGBTQ+ edition of my intro to Nahuatl presentation! This Saturday, November 1, at 6 pm in Harlingen, as part of RGV Pride.
Now that AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS has wrapped up, I'm posting chapters of my next Aztec romance to Patreon: SPARK THE RAIN.
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
October 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Now that AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS has wrapped up, I'm posting chapters of my next Aztec romance to Patreon: SPARK THE RAIN.
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Gay boxers fighting & falling in love in 15th century Chalco. If that sounds intriguing, head over and check out the first chapter free!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
My brain couldn't figure out how to say "cumplirte tus caprichos" in English, so my mouth just said "comply with your caprices," and while it doesn't quite mean the same thing, it sounds cool.
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My brain couldn't figure out how to say "cumplirte tus caprichos" in English, so my mouth just said "comply with your caprices," and while it doesn't quite mean the same thing, it sounds cool.
"If the working-class masses have no right to land, food, housing, education, healthcare, and the basic comforts that centuries of our labor created, then the capitalist class has no right to peace.
"It's really as simple as that."
— @hamptonthink.bsky.social
"It's really as simple as that."
— @hamptonthink.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"If the working-class masses have no right to land, food, housing, education, healthcare, and the basic comforts that centuries of our labor created, then the capitalist class has no right to peace.
"It's really as simple as that."
— @hamptonthink.bsky.social
"It's really as simple as that."
— @hamptonthink.bsky.social
I was NOT expecting that ending to the first episode of WELCOME TO DERRY, but, hey, obviously IT sticks around for another 54 years, so we can't have a particularly successful Losers' Club, can we?
(I liked the show, btw. Looking forward to the rest of the series.)
(I liked the show, btw. Looking forward to the rest of the series.)
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I was NOT expecting that ending to the first episode of WELCOME TO DERRY, but, hey, obviously IT sticks around for another 54 years, so we can't have a particularly successful Losers' Club, can we?
(I liked the show, btw. Looking forward to the rest of the series.)
(I liked the show, btw. Looking forward to the rest of the series.)
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REMEMBER THE GOP IS CHOOSING NOT TO FUND SNAP.
THEY HAVE EMERGENCY FUNDS & ARE NOT USING THEM.
THEY HAVE EMERGENCY FUNDS & ARE NOT USING THEM.
October 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
REMEMBER THE GOP IS CHOOSING NOT TO FUND SNAP.
THEY HAVE EMERGENCY FUNDS & ARE NOT USING THEM.
THEY HAVE EMERGENCY FUNDS & ARE NOT USING THEM.
You can now read all of AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS, the historical romance I've written under the pen name Aeron Zaldívar, over on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/cw/AeronZald...
www.patreon.com/cw/AeronZald...
October 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
You can now read all of AMID THE FLOATING GARDENS, the historical romance I've written under the pen name Aeron Zaldívar, over on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/cw/AeronZald...
www.patreon.com/cw/AeronZald...