Elizabeth Bear
@matociquala.bsky.social
Award winning science fiction author. Cat furniture. Horse patsy. Almost certainly two ornimegalonyxes in a trenchcoat.
https://buttondown.email/matociquala
THE FOLDED SKY https://books2read.com/u/mBB0QZ
ANGEL MAKER https://books2read.com/u/3kzy2W
https://buttondown.email/matociquala
THE FOLDED SKY https://books2read.com/u/mBB0QZ
ANGEL MAKER https://books2read.com/u/3kzy2W
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Elizabeth Bear
@matociquala.bsky.social
· Aug 27
Welp, it's less than a week until ANGEL MAKER launches! You can pre-order your copy here, or from your local bookstore!
books2read.com/angelmaker
(Or from MY local bookstore! www.odysseybks.com/elizabeth-be... )
books2read.com/angelmaker
(Or from MY local bookstore! www.odysseybks.com/elizabeth-be... )
What does an eight thousand pound mako shark with a brain the size of a flathead V8 engine and no natural predators think about, Charlie Brown?
I am the one who knocks, Charlie Brown.
That rug really tied the room together, Charlie Brown.
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 AM
What does an eight thousand pound mako shark with a brain the size of a flathead V8 engine and no natural predators think about, Charlie Brown?
Have the lambs stopped screaming, Charlie Brown?
Never get out of the boat, Charlie Brown.
You cannot kill me in any way that matters, Charlie Brown.
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Have the lambs stopped screaming, Charlie Brown?
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My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
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Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
madameaskew.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
This is your friendly harvest festival feast prep reminder to wear the fucking Kevlar glove while you're operating the mandolin, and don't leave the damn thing blade up and open when you're not actively using it.
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This is your friendly harvest festival feast prep reminder to wear the fucking Kevlar glove while you're operating the mandolin, and don't leave the damn thing blade up and open when you're not actively using it.
The Empire Strikes Back
The Blues Brothers
Labyrinth
Better Off Dead
All of Me
Stir Crazy
The Princess Bride
The Terminator
Running Scared
A Fish Called Wanda
I'm bad at math.
The Blues Brothers
Labyrinth
Better Off Dead
All of Me
Stir Crazy
The Princess Bride
The Terminator
Running Scared
A Fish Called Wanda
I'm bad at math.
Name your top 4 80s films.
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Empire Strikes Back
The Blues Brothers
Labyrinth
Better Off Dead
All of Me
Stir Crazy
The Princess Bride
The Terminator
Running Scared
A Fish Called Wanda
I'm bad at math.
The Blues Brothers
Labyrinth
Better Off Dead
All of Me
Stir Crazy
The Princess Bride
The Terminator
Running Scared
A Fish Called Wanda
I'm bad at math.
Apropos of nothing but narcissistic collapse is a hell of a thing to observe, ain't it?
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Apropos of nothing but narcissistic collapse is a hell of a thing to observe, ain't it?
The Streisand effect but make it stochastic terrorism.
You can smell the flop sweat from here.
You can smell the flop sweat from here.
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Streisand effect but make it stochastic terrorism.
You can smell the flop sweat from here.
You can smell the flop sweat from here.
Chocolate ration increased to 20g per individual.
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays:
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Chocolate ration increased to 20g per individual.
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
I have an embarrassment of riches to choose from, and this elides excellent albums by Prince, U2, The Smiths, REM, INXS, Pet Shop Boys...
I have an embarrassment of riches to choose from, and this elides excellent albums by Prince, U2, The Smiths, REM, INXS, Pet Shop Boys...
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
I have an embarrassment of riches to choose from, and this elides excellent albums by Prince, U2, The Smiths, REM, INXS, Pet Shop Boys...
I have an embarrassment of riches to choose from, and this elides excellent albums by Prince, U2, The Smiths, REM, INXS, Pet Shop Boys...
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New story this morning! The Crow's Second Tale in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social ! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-... This is one of my stories that is 100% not autobiographical except the part that is, which is that I tell stories to crows too, just in case.
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Crow’s Second Tale by Marissa Lingen
So Kiris knew, even at the age of five: no one should only know one story. Not even a crow, like in the song. And if she was the only one who had spotted the problem, she felt down to her five-year-ol...
www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New story this morning! The Crow's Second Tale in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social ! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-... This is one of my stories that is 100% not autobiographical except the part that is, which is that I tell stories to crows too, just in case.
government by the rapists, of the rapists, for the rapists
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
government by the rapists, of the rapists, for the rapists
It's really good, y'all, and I'm not just saying that because he does the dishes.
Also very relevant. And funny.
Also very relevant. And funny.
ICYMI! Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the novelette "Kaiju Agonistes" by Scott Lynch @scottlynch78.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/8ogPvF3
Try the novelette "Kaiju Agonistes" by Scott Lynch @scottlynch78.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/8ogPvF3
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's really good, y'all, and I'm not just saying that because he does the dishes.
Also very relevant. And funny.
Also very relevant. And funny.
I mean, I hate to be basic, but.
Giving a lecture on the drafts of The Waste Land tomorrow and all the strange and haunting lines that Eliot and Pound decided to cut
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I mean, I hate to be basic, but.
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boosting this again because honestly I am proud of this near future and very political sf story, the illustration by Juan Bernabeu is exceptional, and big shout out to the editor Oliver Dougherty for having such a keen eye.
An older medic with scant resources fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
This novelette is my only near future sf story, inspired by a long-ago convo with my dad & by the activists who never give up.
Free to read at
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
This novelette is my only near future sf story, inspired by a long-ago convo with my dad & by the activists who never give up.
Free to read at
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
boosting this again because honestly I am proud of this near future and very political sf story, the illustration by Juan Bernabeu is exceptional, and big shout out to the editor Oliver Dougherty for having such a keen eye.
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Been a while since I did a charity stream on Twitch, but I'm feeling the urge again. Tomorrow (Sunday) 11 am to 2 pm Eastern I'll be playing "The Long Dark" -- an old game but a new fave, to benefit NY Common Pantry. Join me for giveaways and (probably) horrible death! tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
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November 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Been a while since I did a charity stream on Twitch, but I'm feeling the urge again. Tomorrow (Sunday) 11 am to 2 pm Eastern I'll be playing "The Long Dark" -- an old game but a new fave, to benefit NY Common Pantry. Join me for giveaways and (probably) horrible death! tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
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The Lotus Kingdoms series is really good, I read all three books (and didn't want to put them down) earlier this year. At this price it's silly not to get them
An alert reader let me know the whole Lotus Kingdoms series is available for $2.99 each in ebook! Also on Kobo and other platforms!
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Lotus Kingdoms series is really good, I read all three books (and didn't want to put them down) earlier this year. At this price it's silly not to get them
In any life you are given a few perfect moments, and I just bought a Dorothy Parker omnibus at @bookmoon.bsky.social then ate black cherry ice cream with my spouse at Mt. Tom Ice Cream while The Sultans of Swing played in the background, so that was one.
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In any life you are given a few perfect moments, and I just bought a Dorothy Parker omnibus at @bookmoon.bsky.social then ate black cherry ice cream with my spouse at Mt. Tom Ice Cream while The Sultans of Swing played in the background, so that was one.
An alert reader let me know the whole Lotus Kingdoms series is available for $2.99 each in ebook! Also on Kobo and other platforms!
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
An alert reader let me know the whole Lotus Kingdoms series is available for $2.99 each in ebook! Also on Kobo and other platforms!
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
www.kobo.com/us/en/series...
I'm bringing sexy back, why can't I get just one kiss?
I'm bringing sexy back, on warm leatherette
I'm brining sexy back, but it's just me sweating to the oldies.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm bringing sexy back, why can't I get just one kiss?
Trump take food stamps.
Trump take going home to your family for Thanksgiving.
Trump take health insurance.
I can't imagine any of this is gonna poll well.
Trump take going home to your family for Thanksgiving.
Trump take health insurance.
I can't imagine any of this is gonna poll well.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump take food stamps.
Trump take going home to your family for Thanksgiving.
Trump take health insurance.
I can't imagine any of this is gonna poll well.
Trump take going home to your family for Thanksgiving.
Trump take health insurance.
I can't imagine any of this is gonna poll well.
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Reading this now!!!
speaking of sci-fi, also very intrigued by WHAT WE ARE SEEKING by Cameron Reed- queer scifi marketed as for fans of Ann Leckie. seeing really good reviews and buzz. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Reading this now!!!
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We are delighted to reveal the cover for @isabel.kim's debut novel Sublimation, a story of immigration, identity, and paradox from the author of "Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole"
Revealing Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim - Reactor
A tale of doppelgangers and corporate intrigue, heartbreak and betrayal — arriving June 2026
reactormag.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We are delighted to reveal the cover for @isabel.kim's debut novel Sublimation, a story of immigration, identity, and paradox from the author of "Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole"
The cast-iron skillet hack for reheating pizza really is a game changer.
1) heat up a large cast iron skillet
2) vegetable oil spray, just a teeny bit
3) turn down to low
3) put in 1-2 slices leftover pizza
4) cover
5) go away for 7 minutes.
Crispy, gooey pizza!
1) heat up a large cast iron skillet
2) vegetable oil spray, just a teeny bit
3) turn down to low
3) put in 1-2 slices leftover pizza
4) cover
5) go away for 7 minutes.
Crispy, gooey pizza!
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The cast-iron skillet hack for reheating pizza really is a game changer.
1) heat up a large cast iron skillet
2) vegetable oil spray, just a teeny bit
3) turn down to low
3) put in 1-2 slices leftover pizza
4) cover
5) go away for 7 minutes.
Crispy, gooey pizza!
1) heat up a large cast iron skillet
2) vegetable oil spray, just a teeny bit
3) turn down to low
3) put in 1-2 slices leftover pizza
4) cover
5) go away for 7 minutes.
Crispy, gooey pizza!