Aliette de Bodard
@aliettedebodard.com
Engineer. SFF Writer. Triple Nebula Award winner. Việt (Kinh)/French. Asian auntie. Weird. She/They. Queer. 🏳️🌈 Loves tea. Profile:
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I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
ICYMI: new covers for Dominion of the Fallen in the US!
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
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These books are incredible, btw
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
January 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
These books are incredible, btw
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You don't need to watch the video of someone being killed to know that someone was killed.
On an emotional level, your amygdala can't really tell the difference between the video and being there.
Depending on your personal history, this could be mildly shocking or enduring trauma.
Why bother?
On an emotional level, your amygdala can't really tell the difference between the video and being there.
Depending on your personal history, this could be mildly shocking or enduring trauma.
Why bother?
January 24, 2026 at 7:52 PM
You don't need to watch the video of someone being killed to know that someone was killed.
On an emotional level, your amygdala can't really tell the difference between the video and being there.
Depending on your personal history, this could be mildly shocking or enduring trauma.
Why bother?
On an emotional level, your amygdala can't really tell the difference between the video and being there.
Depending on your personal history, this could be mildly shocking or enduring trauma.
Why bother?
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Now available in both US and UK! Loved this series! And the murder solving husbands spin off! And yes I will pre order a new copy for the bonus story! Because they are that good.
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
January 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Now available in both US and UK! Loved this series! And the murder solving husbands spin off! And yes I will pre order a new copy for the bonus story! Because they are that good.
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Enchanting the Fae Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a very fun read, but the teaser at the end for Melting the Ice Queen is making me want to read it IMMEDIATELY.
Yes, yes, I know, publishing schedules, etc. But!
Yes, yes, I know, publishing schedules, etc. But!
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Enchanting the Fae Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a very fun read, but the teaser at the end for Melting the Ice Queen is making me want to read it IMMEDIATELY.
Yes, yes, I know, publishing schedules, etc. But!
Yes, yes, I know, publishing schedules, etc. But!
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The Dominion of the Fallen series is an exquisite journey through diaspora, relationships to power, and how the choices we make to survive can lead to surprising changes both within and without
In other words, I deeply love these books so go pre-order the new releases!
In other words, I deeply love these books so go pre-order the new releases!
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
January 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Dominion of the Fallen series is an exquisite journey through diaspora, relationships to power, and how the choices we make to survive can lead to surprising changes both within and without
In other words, I deeply love these books so go pre-order the new releases!
In other words, I deeply love these books so go pre-order the new releases!
K1: I know you want to include a moral lesson in this short story but what it really needs is more murder
Me: 👀
Me: 👀
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
K1: I know you want to include a moral lesson in this short story but what it really needs is more murder
Me: 👀
Me: 👀
Today's tea with the cutest tea pet Hahhahaa
Brainstorming a short story rn
Brainstorming a short story rn
January 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Today's tea with the cutest tea pet Hahhahaa
Brainstorming a short story rn
Brainstorming a short story rn
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I’m sorry but as someone who has a book and a PhD on this exact thing, this is just straight up not true. The majority of Nazis discovered living abroad (particularly in the US, Australia, and UK) faced almost no legal consequences beyond the occasional loss of citizenship.
This is essentially what governments did in the late 1900s and early 2000s with respect to Nazis. Whether you were a lowly concentration camp guard or in Hitler's inner circle, if there was evidence you were a Nazi, it was straight to jail with your walker.
It worked.
It worked.
Maybe instead of identifying specific ICE agents who do particularly heinous things, we could just penalize everyone who was on payroll at the agency starting by a certain date.
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I’m sorry but as someone who has a book and a PhD on this exact thing, this is just straight up not true. The majority of Nazis discovered living abroad (particularly in the US, Australia, and UK) faced almost no legal consequences beyond the occasional loss of citizenship.
Ok, ive found a second hand one! Thanks @saranadosfiction.com
Question: is there a way to get an @illumicrate.bsky.social box book after the fact?
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Ok, ive found a second hand one! Thanks @saranadosfiction.com
Question: is there a way to get an @illumicrate.bsky.social box book after the fact?
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
January 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Question: is there a way to get an @illumicrate.bsky.social box book after the fact?
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
I don't have a subscription but I really really want a copy of @tashasuri.bsky.social's The Isle in the Silver Sea (one of the ten best books I've EVER read)
UPDATE: any new buys of any UK editions (from Dec 2025) count for the campaign
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
UPDATE: any new buys of any UK editions (from Dec 2025) count for the campaign
Reservation de places au cinéma: c tjrs aussi galère le site de Pathé
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Reservation de places au cinéma: c tjrs aussi galère le site de Pathé
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Version packaging
Vous apercevez peut-être mes illustrations quand vous faites vos courses 👀
Vous apercevez peut-être mes illustrations quand vous faites vos courses 👀
February 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Version packaging
Vous apercevez peut-être mes illustrations quand vous faites vos courses 👀
Vous apercevez peut-être mes illustrations quand vous faites vos courses 👀
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Oh hooray! Another lovely review of Enchanting the Fae Queen: lynns-books.com/2026/01/22/r...
Only 3 days until it comes out in the US and 5 days for the UK!
#romancelandia
Only 3 days until it comes out in the US and 5 days for the UK!
#romancelandia
Review: Enchanting the Fae Queen (Queens of Villainy #2) by Stephanie Burgis
My Five Word TL:DR Review: Loved it. Give Me More Enchanting the Fae Queen is the second in Stephanie Burgis’ Queens of Villainy series and it’s an absolute cracker – or a banger,…
lynns-books.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Oh hooray! Another lovely review of Enchanting the Fae Queen: lynns-books.com/2026/01/22/r...
Only 3 days until it comes out in the US and 5 days for the UK!
#romancelandia
Only 3 days until it comes out in the US and 5 days for the UK!
#romancelandia
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"A harrowing cartoon by Peter de Wit depicts parents sunbathing on an idyllic beach in Gaza, while their toddler blissfully digs up skulls in the sand.
De Wit’s “Gaza Beach 2030” won the award for best political cartoon in the Netherlands last year.
Now, a plan unveiled by US(...) might just
"A harrowing cartoon by Peter de Wit depicts parents sunbathing on an idyllic beach in Gaza, while their toddler blissfully digs up skulls in the sand.
De Wit’s “Gaza Beach 2030” won the award for best political cartoon in the Netherlands last year.
Now, a plan unveiled by US(...) might just
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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"A harrowing cartoon by Peter de Wit depicts parents sunbathing on an idyllic beach in Gaza, while their toddler blissfully digs up skulls in the sand.
De Wit’s “Gaza Beach 2030” won the award for best political cartoon in the Netherlands last year.
Now, a plan unveiled by US(...) might just
"A harrowing cartoon by Peter de Wit depicts parents sunbathing on an idyllic beach in Gaza, while their toddler blissfully digs up skulls in the sand.
De Wit’s “Gaza Beach 2030” won the award for best political cartoon in the Netherlands last year.
Now, a plan unveiled by US(...) might just
Je suis tellement d'accord avec Jeanne
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Je suis tellement d'accord avec Jeanne
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I really enjoyed the storytelling approach in this fantasy novel The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/1/...
The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher - Tor Published – Out Now Price – £25.99 hardback £10.99 ebook Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned. When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant ent...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 AM
I really enjoyed the storytelling approach in this fantasy novel The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/1/...
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A reminder that my story about grief, ghouls and diaspora is available free to read on @kaleidotrope.bsky.social
It's pronounced mar-ghi (guttaral like the ch in loch) fawl, oo-er ghis (guttaral ch) two. The i sound sound rhymes with quay/key
So helpful, I am
kaleidotrope.net/winter-2026/...
It's pronounced mar-ghi (guttaral like the ch in loch) fawl, oo-er ghis (guttaral ch) two. The i sound sound rhymes with quay/key
So helpful, I am
kaleidotrope.net/winter-2026/...
“Magie Vol, Ogies Toe” by CL Hellisen
kaleidotrope.net
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 AM
A reminder that my story about grief, ghouls and diaspora is available free to read on @kaleidotrope.bsky.social
It's pronounced mar-ghi (guttaral like the ch in loch) fawl, oo-er ghis (guttaral ch) two. The i sound sound rhymes with quay/key
So helpful, I am
kaleidotrope.net/winter-2026/...
It's pronounced mar-ghi (guttaral like the ch in loch) fawl, oo-er ghis (guttaral ch) two. The i sound sound rhymes with quay/key
So helpful, I am
kaleidotrope.net/winter-2026/...
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There is evil and then there is this
Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM
There is evil and then there is this
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Folks, don't listen to the folks that tell you AI will take away your busywork.
Busywork performs a function. While you're doing it, background processes are still working on more complex problems.
You may find yourself 'miraculously' able to solve a knotty problem after some busywork.
Busywork performs a function. While you're doing it, background processes are still working on more complex problems.
You may find yourself 'miraculously' able to solve a knotty problem after some busywork.
January 24, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Folks, don't listen to the folks that tell you AI will take away your busywork.
Busywork performs a function. While you're doing it, background processes are still working on more complex problems.
You may find yourself 'miraculously' able to solve a knotty problem after some busywork.
Busywork performs a function. While you're doing it, background processes are still working on more complex problems.
You may find yourself 'miraculously' able to solve a knotty problem after some busywork.
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A custom Super Metroid–inspired terrarium 🌿
Samus explores an overgrown Chozo ruin built with live moss, miniature plants, and layered terrain to echo the vertical gameplay of the original game.
#Metroid #SuperMetroid #Terrarium #LivingArt #GamingArt #CustomBuild
Samus explores an overgrown Chozo ruin built with live moss, miniature plants, and layered terrain to echo the vertical gameplay of the original game.
#Metroid #SuperMetroid #Terrarium #LivingArt #GamingArt #CustomBuild
January 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
A custom Super Metroid–inspired terrarium 🌿
Samus explores an overgrown Chozo ruin built with live moss, miniature plants, and layered terrain to echo the vertical gameplay of the original game.
#Metroid #SuperMetroid #Terrarium #LivingArt #GamingArt #CustomBuild
Samus explores an overgrown Chozo ruin built with live moss, miniature plants, and layered terrain to echo the vertical gameplay of the original game.
#Metroid #SuperMetroid #Terrarium #LivingArt #GamingArt #CustomBuild
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Meanwhile, over at Tumblr: revisiting the great cat memes of the past... www.tumblr.com/dduane/80653...
Reblog by @dduane · 23 images
💬 36 🔁 32260 ❤️ 35274 · im going to post old cat images now · ceiling cat
monorail cat
long cat
the OG can i haz cheezburger cat
the lesser known graphix cat
invisible bike cat
my planet ne…
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January 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Meanwhile, over at Tumblr: revisiting the great cat memes of the past... www.tumblr.com/dduane/80653...
La couv est trop trop belle, je crois que je vais craquer même si j'ai déjà le livre
Réédition de ma novella La Vieille Anglaise et le continent, novella à laquelle je dois pratiquement ma carrière littéraire <3
A paraître le 26 mai, chez ActuSF :)
A paraître le 26 mai, chez ActuSF :)
January 24, 2026 at 8:07 AM
La couv est trop trop belle, je crois que je vais craquer même si j'ai déjà le livre
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This is a gorgeous essay.
“So much of politics is taking action but not getting what you want.”
“So much of politics is taking action but not getting what you want.”
When I wrote this a year ago I had no idea how bad things would get. Today, eight years after she left us, I'm trying to follow Ursula's advice: write and worry. Write and act. Worry and keep writing.
lithub.com/the-way-of-w...
lithub.com/the-way-of-w...
The Way of Water: On the Quiet Power of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Activism
In the past two months, I’ve found myself thinking back to an essay Ursula K. Le Guin posted on her blog in November 2016. It was one of her last long essays, and she wrote it at a time when she—li…
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January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
This is a gorgeous essay.
“So much of politics is taking action but not getting what you want.”
“So much of politics is taking action but not getting what you want.”
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This is one of the strangest and most screwed-up stories I’ve worked on. www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account invading people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 AM
This is one of the strangest and most screwed-up stories I’ve worked on. www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...