Clémence Viac
LightNews LightNews
alicehaly.bsky.social
Clémence Viac
@alicehaly.bsky.social
46 followers 56 following 35 posts
[For professional reasons, this is not my real name].

She / Her 🏳️‍⚧️

Clinical psychologist / Queer activist / Writer
Posts Replies Media Videos
alicehaly.bsky.social
Here are the links to my first novella "Nights of Healing"!

clemenceviac.itch.io/nights-of-he...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN

I partnered with the wonderful @tomathh.bsky.social for the illustrations.

#lgbt #queer #lesbian #fantasybooks #book #romance
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence."
November 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Just received an author's copy of my novella "Nights of Healing". The physical edition will be available on amazon on November 14th!

clemenceviac.itch.io/nights-of-he...

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN

#lgbt #queer #lesbian #fantasybooks #book #romance
Photo of me holding a copy of my novella "Nights of Healing". The cover portrays two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender.
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
The story I've just released ticks all those boxes. So, hum, have fun ^^ !

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN
clemenceviac.itch.io/nights-of-he...
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence.
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce my first novella "Nights of Healing" is out now!

clemenceviac.itch.io/nights-of-he...

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN
www.amazon.fr/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN

#lgbt #queer #lesbian #fantasybooks #book #romance
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence." At the top is written "Available Now". At the bottom is written "Links in the description"
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Pre-orders for my novella "Nights of Healing" are now available on amazon.com at the link : www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG9Z2KN

Release will be on October 31st!

#lgbt #queer #lesbian #fantasybooks #book #romance
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence." At the top is written "Available on halloween". At the bottom is written "Amazon pre-orders open!
October 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Pre-orders for my novella "Nights of Healing" are now available on itch.io at the link : clemenceviac.itch.io/nights-of-he...

It will also be available on Amazon Kindle, but the version you'll get on itch.io will be DRM free.

#lgbt #queer #lesbian #fantasybooks #book #romance
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence." At the top is written "Available on halloween". At the bottom is written "Itch.io pre-orders open!
September 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
I'm very happy to announce my first novella "Nights of Healing". It will be released this Halloween!

I partnered with @tomathh.bsky.social for the illustrations. They really got the vibe I was looking for <3
Cover of the novella "Nights of Healing". Two women are sitting on a rock and embracing. They are lit by the moonlight of a full moon. The women are looking at each other, their gazes tender. This image contains the synopsis of the novella : ""Under the watchful eye of the night, those who have known death find meaning in life. In the early days of the twentieth century Anna Haly, a farmer in Lincoln county New Mexico, waits anxiously for an impending bandit attack. Instead, in the biting cold, Elizabeth comes knocking. Anna soon finds herself caught in a queer fascination for her new and pale friend. This is a story about love, acceptance and perhaps a little violence."
September 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Trans / Rad / Fem by ‪‪‪@taliabhatt.itch.io‬

I am so glad I picked this up.

These essays on transfeminism are powerful, precise and angry.

As a very white academic who studies trans lives, I'm happy I got some of my biases challenged. It's given me a lot to think about.
Cover of Trans / Rad / Fem by Talia Bhatt. The subtitle is "essays en transfeminism. Dark blue silhouette of a woman in tears, her eyes are closed. The background is red.
July 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Back flow by @beedokfern.bsky.social

A cute story of trans self discovery and romance.

It was a fun short read.

I enjoyed how the story portrayed different aspects of mental health, especially the internalized stigma that some people have regarding themselves.
Cover of "Back Flow" by Fern V. Bedek. There is a person wearing a vr headset seeming startled as they look toward a frightened person beside them. This second person is green, semi - transparent and has digital glitching artifacts.
July 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
‪
The dragon and her princess by @vyriadurav.bsky.social

A delicate balance between a wholesome journey of self discovery and a fight against oppression.

I would have wanted to spend more time with the characters, but in its current short format the story works.

Check it out if you can.
Cover of "the dragon and her princess" by Vyria Durav. A tall dragon lady with purple hair is staring confidently into the eyes of a shorter woman who seems startled. The dragon lady is touching the human's chin.
July 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Just read Homunculus Tears by @inoriiltv.bsky.social

I'm a huge fan of the "I'm in love with the villainess" series, so I was quite excited for that one.

I had problems engaging with the story at first, as I thought it overexplained things a bit. I felt like the narrator was holding my hand.
Cover for "Homunculus Tears, Alchemy for the brokenhearted". By Inori and illustrated by Aonoshimo. There are two women, one holding a sword made of Mercury.
July 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
I recently read "I Accidentaly Bought a Plant Lamp To Treat My Winter Depression And Now I've Take Root In My Apartment?" by @zandravandra.com‬ with illustrations by Ayla Arthur (t.co/FBC4hsnd13).
Cover of I Accidentally Bought A Plant Lamp To Treat My Winter Depression And Now I’ve Taken Root In My Apartment? There is a drawing of a green plant woman blushing. Her left "hand" covering her mouth.
July 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Next up is the Honeybloods series by ‪@isbelleauthor.bsky.social‬

I really quite enjoyed them.

It feels very human and honest. Despite it dealing with the supernatural, there's a very grounded vibe I appreciate. I like that it's not shy with the gory and messy details.
Cover of book 2 : Honeybites by I. S. Belle. There are two young adult women holding hands. Cover of book 1 : Honeybloods by I. S. Belle. There are two young adult women, one is looking straight in front of her and the other is facing the other one. There are tress in the background. Cover of book 3 : Honeycraves by I. S. Belle. There are two young adult women. One is holding a bloody axe.
May 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
It's debatable how much you could call it a Carmilla retelling, but an Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson alternates pov between Carmilla and Laura.
Cover of An education in Malice by S.T. Gibson. There are two white flowers.
May 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
While I'm talking about Carmilla retellings. I also read The Wolves of Styria by David Brian.

Not a bad book, but not my cup of tea.

It adds werewolves, so if you're into that you might like it.

I don't feel it improves the original text, nor that what was added needed to be.
Cover of the wolves of Styria by David Brian. Three roses on a black background.
May 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Carmilla and Laura by @sdsimper.bsky.social is that retelling.

It knows precisely what to keep and what to change. What it adds makes so much sense.

I have read this one so many times. Definitely in my top 3.

storyvillebooks.myshopify.com/products/car...
May 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
I thought I'd start with the most obvious one.

Carmilla by Le Fanu.

Despite its age, it has a lot of sapphic goodness to offer. It's beautifully written, there is some dialog between Carmilla and Laura that I adore and that I re-read regularly.
May 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
alicehaly.bsky.social
Just finished reading (Kimmy) by @badambulist.bsky.social

I think it may have become my favourite book? Like ever.

It's brilliant as a story. All the metaphors work.

There's a speech at the end that shook me to my core like no piece of writing ever has.

So glad i picked it up!
Cover of the book (Kimmy) by Alyson Greaves). Painting close up of the face of a woman. You can only see the lips as a hand covers the top of the face . Another hand touches the jaw.
April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
alicehaly.bsky.social
So, I just finished The Hades Calculus by @devi.bsky.social and @benjanun.bsky.social@benjanun.bsky.social

First of all : how dare you

Second : I lack the superlatives to express how much I enjoyed it.

Please, do give it a go if you haven't already : mariaying.itch.io/the-hades-ca...
Cover of The Hades Calculus. Yellow background, shoulder three quarter view of a woman with short black hair. Cracks of gold are visible on her body.
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM