E.D.E. Bell
@edebell.com
Fantasy author. Editor @AtthisArts.com. Organizer @PubProsABB.bsky.social. Vegan. Mama. Queer. Michigander. Mentally disabled. Blue Ajah. Hasty Ent. Quests in heals. Shkode-kwe. Aήττητη. she/her or e/em. Emily or E. 🧄.
Speak plainly and stand together.
Speak plainly and stand together.
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E.D.E. Bell
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African Translation Project / Need to complete funding for Shona → English translation / still needed: $2820, 44% / isiZulu translation is now funded / Kiswahili translation is currently off the table...
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Also, sorry, one graphic has a higher %. I'm a bit worn thin. This one is accurate.
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
What a lovely, lovely wedding.
Also, I love Canadian events, 3 degrees and we're all going to hang out outside - dry out the sweat and we can hear each other better.
Also, I love Canadian events, 3 degrees and we're all going to hang out outside - dry out the sweat and we can hear each other better.
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
What a lovely, lovely wedding.
Also, I love Canadian events, 3 degrees and we're all going to hang out outside - dry out the sweat and we can hear each other better.
Also, I love Canadian events, 3 degrees and we're all going to hang out outside - dry out the sweat and we can hear each other better.
I always feel all of you are with me. So Cheers.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I always feel all of you are with me. So Cheers.
Keyboardist / singer is rocking a hard “Somebody to Love” I don’t know if it was her watching me alone (I’m kidding) but I’m feeling it. She sees me jamming.
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Keyboardist / singer is rocking a hard “Somebody to Love” I don’t know if it was her watching me alone (I’m kidding) but I’m feeling it. She sees me jamming.
Don’t know anyone at the cocktail reception but I’m used to being solo so I’m just soaking in the joy. Then someone comes up and says, “I appreciate your comfy shoes.”
… These are my good shoes.
(Butterfly meme: Is this gender perception?)
… These are my good shoes.
(Butterfly meme: Is this gender perception?)
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Don’t know anyone at the cocktail reception but I’m used to being solo so I’m just soaking in the joy. Then someone comes up and says, “I appreciate your comfy shoes.”
… These are my good shoes.
(Butterfly meme: Is this gender perception?)
… These are my good shoes.
(Butterfly meme: Is this gender perception?)
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Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
The joy of a wedding for a dear writer friend. Joy is so precious. Time is so fleeting.
I cherish each person, each friendship, each moment.
It is my best defiance, my best way to live. The people I’ve met are in my thoughts at every moment. With love.
And if I’m here, I must be loved too. ❤️🙂
I cherish each person, each friendship, each moment.
It is my best defiance, my best way to live. The people I’ve met are in my thoughts at every moment. With love.
And if I’m here, I must be loved too. ❤️🙂
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The joy of a wedding for a dear writer friend. Joy is so precious. Time is so fleeting.
I cherish each person, each friendship, each moment.
It is my best defiance, my best way to live. The people I’ve met are in my thoughts at every moment. With love.
And if I’m here, I must be loved too. ❤️🙂
I cherish each person, each friendship, each moment.
It is my best defiance, my best way to live. The people I’ve met are in my thoughts at every moment. With love.
And if I’m here, I must be loved too. ❤️🙂
Every single white person with a platform in North American Anglophonic genre who is or appears comfortable with my deplatforming should be asked if they've spoken to me about Racehush and then (since none have) - why not and be held *accountable* for the answer.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Every single white person with a platform in North American Anglophonic genre who is or appears comfortable with my deplatforming should be asked if they've spoken to me about Racehush and then (since none have) - why not and be held *accountable* for the answer.
I also urge wp to remember that racism isn't always a dislike of BIPOC. This is why they point to their BIPOC friends, family, associates.
They have control of the structures and spaces, they do what they want there, they get the benefit of them, and they don't want that to change.
They have control of the structures and spaces, they do what they want there, they get the benefit of them, and they don't want that to change.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I also urge wp to remember that racism isn't always a dislike of BIPOC. This is why they point to their BIPOC friends, family, associates.
They have control of the structures and spaces, they do what they want there, they get the benefit of them, and they don't want that to change.
They have control of the structures and spaces, they do what they want there, they get the benefit of them, and they don't want that to change.
I have personally and directly learned when and why "permanent ban without discussion or appeal" is used and it's when it's the granter knows it isn't justified.
Big, clear, red flag.
Big, clear, red flag.
The real problem is that some murder jokes (by white people, about people who are not Jay) get 3 day suspension
And some murder jokes (by a Black user, about Jay) get unappealable permabans
And some murder jokes (by a Black user, about Jay) get unappealable permabans
everyone gets so mad at the mods here for doing basic mod shit. sometimes you gotta make a little murder joke and eat a three day ban for it. that’s life baby, there’s beauty in that.
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I have personally and directly learned when and why "permanent ban without discussion or appeal" is used and it's when it's the granter knows it isn't justified.
Big, clear, red flag.
Big, clear, red flag.
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What I will say is that Palestine-1 should be on longlists at the very least.
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What I will say is that Palestine-1 should be on longlists at the very least.
I went so fast from "ah! hotel has vegan shampoo!" to "whew, how do people deal with perfumed shampoos... will it fade? do I need a second shower?"
same with laundry detergents, once you're used to natural, it's like whew what's that smell
same with laundry detergents, once you're used to natural, it's like whew what's that smell
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I went so fast from "ah! hotel has vegan shampoo!" to "whew, how do people deal with perfumed shampoos... will it fade? do I need a second shower?"
same with laundry detergents, once you're used to natural, it's like whew what's that smell
same with laundry detergents, once you're used to natural, it's like whew what's that smell
Anyone remember when a video with my smiling face as its primary image was getting thousands of views per hour on a nazi site?
I do. They do.
The writers I thought would protect me stuck the blade in and ran.
I still feel that every moment.
So, again - stop supporting darvo and wake up, genre.
I do. They do.
The writers I thought would protect me stuck the blade in and ran.
I still feel that every moment.
So, again - stop supporting darvo and wake up, genre.
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Anyone remember when a video with my smiling face as its primary image was getting thousands of views per hour on a nazi site?
I do. They do.
The writers I thought would protect me stuck the blade in and ran.
I still feel that every moment.
So, again - stop supporting darvo and wake up, genre.
I do. They do.
The writers I thought would protect me stuck the blade in and ran.
I still feel that every moment.
So, again - stop supporting darvo and wake up, genre.
New gaming companies merch: IP-branded knee-pads, sold in sets of one.
Comes in fantasy, mech, and role playing versions.
Guarantees protection for at least one year.
Comes in fantasy, mech, and role playing versions.
Guarantees protection for at least one year.
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New gaming companies merch: IP-branded knee-pads, sold in sets of one.
Comes in fantasy, mech, and role playing versions.
Guarantees protection for at least one year.
Comes in fantasy, mech, and role playing versions.
Guarantees protection for at least one year.
Last note before I skip off into a lovely gray London morning to get some coffee.
"How could this one disabled woman, who I've seen do some really important things, be so awful?"
I'm not!
I got marked by LC/---/D-/DM for takedown and genre wp fell over themselves to do it.
"How could this one disabled woman, who I've seen do some really important things, be so awful?"
I'm not!
I got marked by LC/---/D-/DM for takedown and genre wp fell over themselves to do it.
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Last note before I skip off into a lovely gray London morning to get some coffee.
"How could this one disabled woman, who I've seen do some really important things, be so awful?"
I'm not!
I got marked by LC/---/D-/DM for takedown and genre wp fell over themselves to do it.
"How could this one disabled woman, who I've seen do some really important things, be so awful?"
I'm not!
I got marked by LC/---/D-/DM for takedown and genre wp fell over themselves to do it.
Re: Dream Foundry, I was banned for reasons, even if you 100% believe them, in disproportionate response to their own rules.
And that's if you don't think the person who did it isn't linked to the abuser at Gen Con. Which there are definitely multiple reasons to think.
Wake up, genre, wake up.
And that's if you don't think the person who did it isn't linked to the abuser at Gen Con. Which there are definitely multiple reasons to think.
Wake up, genre, wake up.
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Re: Dream Foundry, I was banned for reasons, even if you 100% believe them, in disproportionate response to their own rules.
And that's if you don't think the person who did it isn't linked to the abuser at Gen Con. Which there are definitely multiple reasons to think.
Wake up, genre, wake up.
And that's if you don't think the person who did it isn't linked to the abuser at Gen Con. Which there are definitely multiple reasons to think.
Wake up, genre, wake up.
EIGHT MONTHS and not ONE to my knowledge or that anyone has pointed out to me
Tell me how that's remotely fine with you. Culturally.
I mean, really, really think about it. We know people know, I mean, I got instabanned from Dream Foundry for talking about it.
Tell me how that's remotely fine with you. Culturally.
I mean, really, really think about it. We know people know, I mean, I got instabanned from Dream Foundry for talking about it.
Look, re: the fact that I haven't seen a single cis white man - writer or platform - speak to why these translations are important.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
EIGHT MONTHS and not ONE to my knowledge or that anyone has pointed out to me
Tell me how that's remotely fine with you. Culturally.
I mean, really, really think about it. We know people know, I mean, I got instabanned from Dream Foundry for talking about it.
Tell me how that's remotely fine with you. Culturally.
I mean, really, really think about it. We know people know, I mean, I got instabanned from Dream Foundry for talking about it.
I'll even write a draft for any cis white man. Get this funded for us!
Here:
It's been brought to my attention that a group of mostly women have been trying to fund translations for an African small press and need $2820 to close this up.
(more at next)
Here:
It's been brought to my attention that a group of mostly women have been trying to fund translations for an African small press and need $2820 to close this up.
(more at next)
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'll even write a draft for any cis white man. Get this funded for us!
Here:
It's been brought to my attention that a group of mostly women have been trying to fund translations for an African small press and need $2820 to close this up.
(more at next)
Here:
It's been brought to my attention that a group of mostly women have been trying to fund translations for an African small press and need $2820 to close this up.
(more at next)
Look, re: the fact that I haven't seen a single cis white man - writer or platform - speak to why these translations are important.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Look, re: the fact that I haven't seen a single cis white man - writer or platform - speak to why these translations are important.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
1) My *saying* that is not the problem. (!)
2) How is that not indicative of a deeply racist, misogynistic power structure intent on not shifting any power?
Tell me.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Please keep in mind - English doesn't sound so sympathetic but this translation would:
- Allow most of *Africa* to read the story, people who don't read Shona
- Allow the writers to share with *us*
- NOT force writers to write *in* the colonial languages. It's not the same; it's a different loom.
- Allow most of *Africa* to read the story, people who don't read Shona
- Allow the writers to share with *us*
- NOT force writers to write *in* the colonial languages. It's not the same; it's a different loom.
Also, sorry, one graphic has a higher %. I'm a bit worn thin. This one is accurate.
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / Need to complete funding for Shona → English translation / still needed: $2820, 44% / isiZulu translation is now funded / Kiswahili translation is currently off the table...
ko-fi.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Please keep in mind - English doesn't sound so sympathetic but this translation would:
- Allow most of *Africa* to read the story, people who don't read Shona
- Allow the writers to share with *us*
- NOT force writers to write *in* the colonial languages. It's not the same; it's a different loom.
- Allow most of *Africa* to read the story, people who don't read Shona
- Allow the writers to share with *us*
- NOT force writers to write *in* the colonial languages. It's not the same; it's a different loom.
Also, sorry, one graphic has a higher %. I'm a bit worn thin. This one is accurate.
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / Need to complete funding for Shona → English translation / still needed: $2820, 44% / isiZulu translation is now funded / Kiswahili translation is currently off the table...
ko-fi.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Also, sorry, one graphic has a higher %. I'm a bit worn thin. This one is accurate.
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
I've seen literary communities raise $2820 in an hour. Frequently. I know there are a lot of fundraisers, but we've been at this *8 months* for a Black woman owned small press; can we get a rally and close this up?
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Still going. More non western works translated into English is a good thing. Let's do this!
The small African press, writers, and translators we are funding have a very cool plan for these two books you're making happen. But we need to close up the funding on this second book. Can you help? Last stretch! #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature #HumanTranslation
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / Month 8 / Need to complete funding for Shona → English translation / still needed: $2920, 58% / isiZulu translation is now funded / Kiswahili translation is currently off...
ko-fi.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Still going. More non western works translated into English is a good thing. Let's do this!
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So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser.
gofund.me/f5615787f
gofund.me/f5615787f
ahhhhhh I love this book so much
(which is why I edited and published it)
(which is why I edited and published it)
One Arm Shorter Than the Other by Gigi Ganguly
I described this as "cozy pulp" earlier, and I stand by it. Connected short stories with all the gentle justice you might expect from @atthisarts.com, plus reminded me of a pulp anthology I'd recently read from @blaft.bsky.social.
I described this as "cozy pulp" earlier, and I stand by it. Connected short stories with all the gentle justice you might expect from @atthisarts.com, plus reminded me of a pulp anthology I'd recently read from @blaft.bsky.social.
Gigi Ganguly's One Arm Shorter Than The Other
Strange things are happening in the heart of Delhi.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
ahhhhhh I love this book so much
(which is why I edited and published it)
(which is why I edited and published it)
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Wolf's Path is a good primer on what I write and like. :)
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Wolf's Path by Joyce Chng
within a running wolf, four-pawed, howling
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November 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Wolf's Path is a good primer on what I write and like. :)
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#booksky #sff
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