Lisa Brideau
@lisabrideau.bsky.social
author of ADRIFT (out now), climate change policy nerd, weaver, ballroom dancer, cookie addict. In Vancouver. www.lisabrideau.com
I have to share this amazing plant I saw on my walk today. Google says it is a "harlequin glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), also known as the peanut butter tree." Does anyone know about these???
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I have to share this amazing plant I saw on my walk today. Google says it is a "harlequin glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), also known as the peanut butter tree." Does anyone know about these???
I just made some very exciting (to me) 2026 plans!!!
I registered for the Level 1 Bookbinding course with the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artist Guild. Hope to connect with other bookbinding nerds along the way - please wave if that's you!
I registered for the Level 1 Bookbinding course with the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artist Guild. Hope to connect with other bookbinding nerds along the way - please wave if that's you!
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I just made some very exciting (to me) 2026 plans!!!
I registered for the Level 1 Bookbinding course with the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artist Guild. Hope to connect with other bookbinding nerds along the way - please wave if that's you!
I registered for the Level 1 Bookbinding course with the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artist Guild. Hope to connect with other bookbinding nerds along the way - please wave if that's you!
I only feel capable of posting fall vibes photos right now.
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I only feel capable of posting fall vibes photos right now.
I'm visiting my hometown and just had a lovely time with a book club at the Cole Harbour Library talking about Adrift and climate change. I love book clubs so much, they have all been so thoughtful and kind in their discussions of Adrift.
Love love love these conversations!
(ALSO MY DAD CAME! )
Love love love these conversations!
(ALSO MY DAD CAME! )
October 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I'm visiting my hometown and just had a lovely time with a book club at the Cole Harbour Library talking about Adrift and climate change. I love book clubs so much, they have all been so thoughtful and kind in their discussions of Adrift.
Love love love these conversations!
(ALSO MY DAD CAME! )
Love love love these conversations!
(ALSO MY DAD CAME! )
Got on stage last night and read the opening of the novel I'm currently working on. And realized mid-read that it's kind of gory. (By "kind of", I mean "very".) Fortunately, there is a lot of crossover between sci-fi and horror so the audience wasn't traumatized (I don't think).
September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Got on stage last night and read the opening of the novel I'm currently working on. And realized mid-read that it's kind of gory. (By "kind of", I mean "very".) Fortunately, there is a lot of crossover between sci-fi and horror so the audience wasn't traumatized (I don't think).
The book signing event is a two for one deal: me and another Dartmouth High alumni, Rose Sutherland @sutherrose.bsky.social - fun fact, we had the same creative writing teacher!
Come hang out with us both 1-3pm on Sat. Oct 11 at Indigo (Chapters) Dartmouth at MicMacMall
Come hang out with us both 1-3pm on Sat. Oct 11 at Indigo (Chapters) Dartmouth at MicMacMall
September 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The book signing event is a two for one deal: me and another Dartmouth High alumni, Rose Sutherland @sutherrose.bsky.social - fun fact, we had the same creative writing teacher!
Come hang out with us both 1-3pm on Sat. Oct 11 at Indigo (Chapters) Dartmouth at MicMacMall
Come hang out with us both 1-3pm on Sat. Oct 11 at Indigo (Chapters) Dartmouth at MicMacMall
I'll be in Halifax/Dartmouth in Oct for the first time since my debut novel came out!
-> I'd love to meet folks & talk about climate fiction, climate reality, writing, amnesia, all the things!
Oct 8: Library book club, Oct 9: Halifax Gals & Pals book club, Oct 11: book signing at Indigo Dartmouth!
-> I'd love to meet folks & talk about climate fiction, climate reality, writing, amnesia, all the things!
Oct 8: Library book club, Oct 9: Halifax Gals & Pals book club, Oct 11: book signing at Indigo Dartmouth!
September 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I'll be in Halifax/Dartmouth in Oct for the first time since my debut novel came out!
-> I'd love to meet folks & talk about climate fiction, climate reality, writing, amnesia, all the things!
Oct 8: Library book club, Oct 9: Halifax Gals & Pals book club, Oct 11: book signing at Indigo Dartmouth!
-> I'd love to meet folks & talk about climate fiction, climate reality, writing, amnesia, all the things!
Oct 8: Library book club, Oct 9: Halifax Gals & Pals book club, Oct 11: book signing at Indigo Dartmouth!
I'll be in Halifax/Dartmouth in October - my first time home since my book was published! I have 1 day left where I could fit in a book club meeting if anyone is part of a club that wants to read Adrift & have me pop by. Send me a message/email by Sept 25th if this might be your book club!
September 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I'll be in Halifax/Dartmouth in October - my first time home since my book was published! I have 1 day left where I could fit in a book club meeting if anyone is part of a club that wants to read Adrift & have me pop by. Send me a message/email by Sept 25th if this might be your book club!
I'm VERY VERY excited to share that the first short story I ever sold is now available to read on Diabolical Plots:
"The Glorious Pursuit of Nominal"
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
🤖
Please read & enjoy!
(Does Bluesky show posts with links? Comment with a robot emoji if you see this?)
"The Glorious Pursuit of Nominal"
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
🤖
Please read & enjoy!
(Does Bluesky show posts with links? Comment with a robot emoji if you see this?)
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I'm VERY VERY excited to share that the first short story I ever sold is now available to read on Diabolical Plots:
"The Glorious Pursuit of Nominal"
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
🤖
Please read & enjoy!
(Does Bluesky show posts with links? Comment with a robot emoji if you see this?)
"The Glorious Pursuit of Nominal"
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
🤖
Please read & enjoy!
(Does Bluesky show posts with links? Comment with a robot emoji if you see this?)
Someone's (awesome) writing at a recent workshop reminded me SO MUCH of the 2004 show Wonderfalls and now I desperately need to rewatch it. Anyone else remember it?? I think Fox only aired 4 episodes before cancelling but released all 13 episodes on DVD. Now to find a copy...
July 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Someone's (awesome) writing at a recent workshop reminded me SO MUCH of the 2004 show Wonderfalls and now I desperately need to rewatch it. Anyone else remember it?? I think Fox only aired 4 episodes before cancelling but released all 13 episodes on DVD. Now to find a copy...
the brilliant novella The Annual Migration of Clouds!
I cannot put into words how excited I am for this opportunity!! And how excited I am to see the Banff Centre create space to support scifi writers!
(Look at this stunning campus setting!!) 2/2
I cannot put into words how excited I am for this opportunity!! And how excited I am to see the Banff Centre create space to support scifi writers!
(Look at this stunning campus setting!!) 2/2
May 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
the brilliant novella The Annual Migration of Clouds!
I cannot put into words how excited I am for this opportunity!! And how excited I am to see the Banff Centre create space to support scifi writers!
(Look at this stunning campus setting!!) 2/2
I cannot put into words how excited I am for this opportunity!! And how excited I am to see the Banff Centre create space to support scifi writers!
(Look at this stunning campus setting!!) 2/2
I received the most amazing email last week. I'm still stunned...
I was offered a spot in a literary science fiction writing residency at the famous Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Even better - my mentor for the residency will be Premee Mohamed - who wrote...
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I was offered a spot in a literary science fiction writing residency at the famous Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Even better - my mentor for the residency will be Premee Mohamed - who wrote...
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May 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I received the most amazing email last week. I'm still stunned...
I was offered a spot in a literary science fiction writing residency at the famous Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Even better - my mentor for the residency will be Premee Mohamed - who wrote...
1/2
I was offered a spot in a literary science fiction writing residency at the famous Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Even better - my mentor for the residency will be Premee Mohamed - who wrote...
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To counter all my book promo (but for real, please buy my book, I'm a debut author, it's ha d to get noticed) - here is a photo from my walk yesterday. I'm so lucky to live in the West End, it's so lovely here. #vancouver
May 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
To counter all my book promo (but for real, please buy my book, I'm a debut author, it's ha d to get noticed) - here is a photo from my walk yesterday. I'm so lucky to live in the West End, it's so lovely here. #vancouver
There is a BC book club that pairs a book with a wine each month and offers a discount on each. It's a genius idea (books + wine? Yes!).
Adrift is their May selection and I can't wait to try the wine!
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DJKUJGKyxb...
Adrift is their May selection and I can't wait to try the wine!
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DJKUJGKyxb...
May 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
There is a BC book club that pairs a book with a wine each month and offers a discount on each. It's a genius idea (books + wine? Yes!).
Adrift is their May selection and I can't wait to try the wine!
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DJKUJGKyxb...
Adrift is their May selection and I can't wait to try the wine!
Check it out:
www.instagram.com/p/DJKUJGKyxb...
Adding this lovely summary they crafted for Adrift: "a gripping near-future thriller...". 😊
April 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Adding this lovely summary they crafted for Adrift: "a gripping near-future thriller...". 😊
I need non-doom book content in my feed. Please! What's the book you just finished? Did you like it?
For me: Erasure by Percival Everett, which was excellent (but reminded me that I really need to read The Invisible Man).
For me: Erasure by Percival Everett, which was excellent (but reminded me that I really need to read The Invisible Man).
March 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I need non-doom book content in my feed. Please! What's the book you just finished? Did you like it?
For me: Erasure by Percival Everett, which was excellent (but reminded me that I really need to read The Invisible Man).
For me: Erasure by Percival Everett, which was excellent (but reminded me that I really need to read The Invisible Man).
When I wrote my debut speculative novel set in a future Canada, I imagined Canada had established stronger border security and introduced new visa regulations for Americans. I wasn't sure readers would buy it. Well, that believability problem is solved now.
March 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
When I wrote my debut speculative novel set in a future Canada, I imagined Canada had established stronger border security and introduced new visa regulations for Americans. I wasn't sure readers would buy it. Well, that believability problem is solved now.
Afternoon naps. I'm jealous.
February 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Afternoon naps. I'm jealous.
I feel strongly that this area of the internet needs more cat photos. Here is one. Please post more. Thanks.
January 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I feel strongly that this area of the internet needs more cat photos. Here is one. Please post more. Thanks.
My December reading wrap up. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've read any of these!
January 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My December reading wrap up. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've read any of these!
Friendly reminder that my novel Adrift is officially an award-winning book, so if you're looking for gift ideas and know someone who enjoys that kind of thing or climate fiction, or near-future set mysteries - consider picking up a copy!
(apologies for crass promo post)
(apologies for crass promo post)
December 10, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Friendly reminder that my novel Adrift is officially an award-winning book, so if you're looking for gift ideas and know someone who enjoys that kind of thing or climate fiction, or near-future set mysteries - consider picking up a copy!
(apologies for crass promo post)
(apologies for crass promo post)
I've been at an artist residency in rural Maine for the past 23 days and tomorrow I start the journey home. This experience has been absolutely amazing - three weeks of time and space (and being fed) so I can just focus on writing. Huge thank you to Monson Arts for this incredible gift.
December 5, 2024 at 2:14 AM
I've been at an artist residency in rural Maine for the past 23 days and tomorrow I start the journey home. This experience has been absolutely amazing - three weeks of time and space (and being fed) so I can just focus on writing. Huge thank you to Monson Arts for this incredible gift.
The town I'm in in rural Maine has a library and I snagged a copy of James! No waitlist!
December 3, 2024 at 6:26 PM
The town I'm in in rural Maine has a library and I snagged a copy of James! No waitlist!
Okay, looks like we are all settling here now, yes?
I'm currently finishing up an amazing three week writing residency in Maine and have to return to the real world in a few days.
Here are some pics:
I'm currently finishing up an amazing three week writing residency in Maine and have to return to the real world in a few days.
Here are some pics:
December 2, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Okay, looks like we are all settling here now, yes?
I'm currently finishing up an amazing three week writing residency in Maine and have to return to the real world in a few days.
Here are some pics:
I'm currently finishing up an amazing three week writing residency in Maine and have to return to the real world in a few days.
Here are some pics:
I've set a goal to read all the 2024 Evergreen Award nominees! So far I've read Adrift 200 times 😂 and Girlfriend on Mars (both excellent) and I've started Fire Weather (also amazing)... ->What should I start next??
#EvergreenAward #CanLit #TBR #Adrift
#EvergreenAward #CanLit #TBR #Adrift
February 11, 2024 at 2:08 AM
I've set a goal to read all the 2024 Evergreen Award nominees! So far I've read Adrift 200 times 😂 and Girlfriend on Mars (both excellent) and I've started Fire Weather (also amazing)... ->What should I start next??
#EvergreenAward #CanLit #TBR #Adrift
#EvergreenAward #CanLit #TBR #Adrift