Bill Bodden
@b1llz1lla.bsky.social
Author, birdwatcher, baseball fan, gamer, steampunk, reader, incurable romantic, and celebrates Hallowe'en year-round. I blog occasionally at billbodden.com I don't promise to follow back, especially if you don't have a thumbnail and/or don't post.
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Blogged again. This time I talk about the Ryan Coogler film Sinners: billbodden.com/2025/12/01/r...
Sinners: A Unique Vampire Tale by Ryan Coogler
Explore 'Sinners' by Ryan Coogler, a captivating vampire film blending themes of racism, hope, and stunning music. A must-watch for horror fans!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Blogged again. This time I talk about the Ryan Coogler film Sinners: billbodden.com/2025/12/01/r...
@pennyvixen.bsky.social Do you have any objections to being added to the Wisconsin Writers Starter Pack I curate here?
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
@pennyvixen.bsky.social Do you have any objections to being added to the Wisconsin Writers Starter Pack I curate here?
Reposted by Bill Bodden
Since I've been running a quirky little steampunk and historical fantasy book club for almost 15 years combined, naturally I have opinions and recommendations about books for new readers
Now seems like a perfect time to share.
madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7...
Now seems like a perfect time to share.
madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7...
7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader
Today, during our monthly book chat, I had the pleasure of welcoming some new Steampunk readers to the CommuniTea! What an absolute delight and a perfect reminder to share my favourite book recomme…
madameaskew.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Since I've been running a quirky little steampunk and historical fantasy book club for almost 15 years combined, naturally I have opinions and recommendations about books for new readers
Now seems like a perfect time to share.
madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7...
Now seems like a perfect time to share.
madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7...
Waiting to see Bob the Drag Queen Comedy On State!
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Waiting to see Bob the Drag Queen Comedy On State!
After a long hiatus, I’ve posted to my blog: billbodden.com/2025/11/22/t...
Cherry Soda Taste Test: Discovering My Favorite Flavor
Join my taste test of cherry-flavored sodas as I rank Cherry Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke, and more! Discover my surprising favorite!
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November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
After a long hiatus, I’ve posted to my blog: billbodden.com/2025/11/22/t...
Steampunk Virtual Book Chat 2026 schedule. We’re excited for another 10 months of wonderful reads. Links to the Zoom found the day of on the group's Facebook page(www.facebook.com/groups/tempo...) or Madame Askew’s YouTube channel for past Book Chats:(www.youtube.com/@madameaskew...) Please join us!
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Steampunk Virtual Book Chat 2026 schedule. We’re excited for another 10 months of wonderful reads. Links to the Zoom found the day of on the group's Facebook page(www.facebook.com/groups/tempo...) or Madame Askew’s YouTube channel for past Book Chats:(www.youtube.com/@madameaskew...) Please join us!
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Happy Friday, my darlings! Come enjoy some cheeky chaos and laughter with @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social and me and our special guest @airshipambassador.bsky.social tonight at 6:30pm Pacific (Seattle)
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Friday Tea with special guest the Airship Ambassador
Friday, November 21st, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) Friday Teatime is nearly upon us, and whilst I feel as though I am still at sixes and sevens, I am thrilled that we delve into a little holiday c…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Happy Friday, my darlings! Come enjoy some cheeky chaos and laughter with @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social and me and our special guest @airshipambassador.bsky.social tonight at 6:30pm Pacific (Seattle)
madameaskew.com/2025/11/21/f...
madameaskew.com/2025/11/21/f...
Starbucks Baristas are on strike. Please support them by:
1) Not crossing a picket line. Get coffee elsewhere.
2) Donate to help them keep food on the table.
sbworkersunited.org?cc=USD&amt=1....
3) Share this post
As a former barista I know their situation. Please help in any way you can.
1) Not crossing a picket line. Get coffee elsewhere.
2) Donate to help them keep food on the table.
sbworkersunited.org?cc=USD&amt=1....
3) Share this post
As a former barista I know their situation. Please help in any way you can.
Home - Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks is one of the most profitable companies on the planet. As partners, we’re building a movement to have a real voice in determining and sharing that success.
sbworkersunited.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Starbucks Baristas are on strike. Please support them by:
1) Not crossing a picket line. Get coffee elsewhere.
2) Donate to help them keep food on the table.
sbworkersunited.org?cc=USD&amt=1....
3) Share this post
As a former barista I know their situation. Please help in any way you can.
1) Not crossing a picket line. Get coffee elsewhere.
2) Donate to help them keep food on the table.
sbworkersunited.org?cc=USD&amt=1....
3) Share this post
As a former barista I know their situation. Please help in any way you can.
This week's book haul (with thanks to @markrainey.bsky.social and @davidniallwilson.com for pointing it out.) Mythos in WW2 Pacific - YES!
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This week's book haul (with thanks to @markrainey.bsky.social and @davidniallwilson.com for pointing it out.) Mythos in WW2 Pacific - YES!
Reposted by Bill Bodden
I did this for Gillibrand and Schumer. You should too.
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I did this for Gillibrand and Schumer. You should too.
My most recent book purchases. Angel Maker came in weeks ago from @A Room of One's Own bookstore, but I forgot to post it. Hodag Days and The Mechanical Turk arrived today, from @bookshop.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
My most recent book purchases. Angel Maker came in weeks ago from @A Room of One's Own bookstore, but I forgot to post it. Hodag Days and The Mechanical Turk arrived today, from @bookshop.org
Thank you everyone for your support! Subversive Sci-Fi: Evolution is now a reality, and will be joining the other four volumes in the series very soon!
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Thank you everyone for your support! Subversive Sci-Fi: Evolution is now a reality, and will be joining the other four volumes in the series very soon!
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Ghost Show Press needs your help to get their latest book of film essays over the finish line. I've written for several of their books (but not this one) and they're always tons of fun, with great writing about a wild array of movies. Join me in backing the book!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Subversive Sci-Fi Evolution
More Reflections on Futuristic Films That Broke the Rules
www.kickstarter.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ghost Show Press needs your help to get their latest book of film essays over the finish line. I've written for several of their books (but not this one) and they're always tons of fun, with great writing about a wild array of movies. Join me in backing the book!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
The last steampunk book chat of 2025 is Sun. Nov 16 for Gail Carriger’s Ettquette & Espionage
We begin @7:30 PM East/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins. Event is free to attend, but spoilers may pop up. Please join us! We’ll announce next year's schedule later in November. www.facebook.com/events/11111...
We begin @7:30 PM East/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins. Event is free to attend, but spoilers may pop up. Please join us! We’ll announce next year's schedule later in November. www.facebook.com/events/11111...
November Steampunk Book Chat
Event by Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter on Sunday, November 16 2025
www.facebook.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The last steampunk book chat of 2025 is Sun. Nov 16 for Gail Carriger’s Ettquette & Espionage
We begin @7:30 PM East/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins. Event is free to attend, but spoilers may pop up. Please join us! We’ll announce next year's schedule later in November. www.facebook.com/events/11111...
We begin @7:30 PM East/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins. Event is free to attend, but spoilers may pop up. Please join us! We’ll announce next year's schedule later in November. www.facebook.com/events/11111...
We’re in the last days, and still have far to go. If you were thinking of chipping in for this one, now is the time: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Subversive Sci-Fi Evolution
More Reflections on Futuristic Films That Broke the Rules
www.kickstarter.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We’re in the last days, and still have far to go. If you were thinking of chipping in for this one, now is the time: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Watch some of the authors of Ghost Show Press’s upcoming Subversive Sci-FI: Evolution chat about their essays and some of their other favorite sci-fi films TONIGHT! 8PM Eastern (North American time zone)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
The Ghost Show: End of Days -- SSFE Kickstarter Week 4
YouTube video by BAMF Podcast
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Watch some of the authors of Ghost Show Press’s upcoming Subversive Sci-FI: Evolution chat about their essays and some of their other favorite sci-fi films TONIGHT! 8PM Eastern (North American time zone)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
Author Zig Zag Claybourne (Clarence Young)’s car was totaled while it was parked on the street. He needs a car to get around. If you have anything to spare in these difficult times, please consider offering Clarence a helping hand.
gofund.me/0f70f1a38
gofund.me/0f70f1a38
Donate to Help Zig Replace His Beloved Galileo, organized by Clarence Young
I'm not someone who gets attached to things a lot, but I liked my car. I fit in it… Clarence Young needs your support for Help Zig Replace His Beloved Galileo
gofund.me
October 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Author Zig Zag Claybourne (Clarence Young)’s car was totaled while it was parked on the street. He needs a car to get around. If you have anything to spare in these difficult times, please consider offering Clarence a helping hand.
gofund.me/0f70f1a38
gofund.me/0f70f1a38
GAMERS: Money is tight for most of us right now, but if you have a few dollars to spare, the long-delayed monument to Gary Gygax in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin could soon be a reality - but they need a little help: www.kickstarter.com/projects/617...
Gary Gygax Memorial Game Table for Dungeons & Dragons Fans
Building a memorial gaming table for fans of Dungeons & Dragons, in Lake Geneva, WI, dedicated to the game's co-creator, Gary Gygax
www.kickstarter.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
GAMERS: Money is tight for most of us right now, but if you have a few dollars to spare, the long-delayed monument to Gary Gygax in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin could soon be a reality - but they need a little help: www.kickstarter.com/projects/617...
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday night? Why not check out the Ghost Show podcast, where they’ll be talking about the current kickstarter for the newest volume, Subversive Sci-Fi: Evolution. My essay covers the brilliant 1954 classic, THEM!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
The Ghost Show: End of Days -- SSFE Kickstarter Week 4
YouTube video by BAMF Podcast
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday night? Why not check out the Ghost Show podcast, where they’ll be talking about the current kickstarter for the newest volume, Subversive Sci-Fi: Evolution. My essay covers the brilliant 1954 classic, THEM!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2-1...
Free cult cinema book - essays on horror films that broke all the rules: tinyurl.com/ghostshowpre...
Embedded Transgressive Horror Email Form
tinyurl.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Free cult cinema book - essays on horror films that broke all the rules: tinyurl.com/ghostshowpre...
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Even monsters love playing Monster Gunslingers!
We’re demoing this supernatural take on Texas Hold’em in select locations ahead of its launch! If you’ll be at #TwitchCon this weekend, stop by our table to play. The game will launch in early 2026; sign up to not miss out!
mailchi.mp/ca24ca2aaa21...
We’re demoing this supernatural take on Texas Hold’em in select locations ahead of its launch! If you’ll be at #TwitchCon this weekend, stop by our table to play. The game will launch in early 2026; sign up to not miss out!
mailchi.mp/ca24ca2aaa21...
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Even monsters love playing Monster Gunslingers!
We’re demoing this supernatural take on Texas Hold’em in select locations ahead of its launch! If you’ll be at #TwitchCon this weekend, stop by our table to play. The game will launch in early 2026; sign up to not miss out!
mailchi.mp/ca24ca2aaa21...
We’re demoing this supernatural take on Texas Hold’em in select locations ahead of its launch! If you’ll be at #TwitchCon this weekend, stop by our table to play. The game will launch in early 2026; sign up to not miss out!
mailchi.mp/ca24ca2aaa21...
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Time Bandits
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Time Bandits
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The Remains of the Day
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
GET TO KNOW ME!
Share:
- a drink you might order
- a burger you might order
- a movie you love that might surprise others
Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet OR Singapore Sling OR Dr. Pepper
Medium rare, w/melted bleu cheese, carmelized onions, stone-ground mustard
Crazy Rich Asians
Share:
- a drink you might order
- a burger you might order
- a movie you love that might surprise others
Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet OR Singapore Sling OR Dr. Pepper
Medium rare, w/melted bleu cheese, carmelized onions, stone-ground mustard
Crazy Rich Asians
Reposted by Bill Bodden
I've written for past books from the Ghost Show and they're always terrific. Nothing from me in this one, so join me in backing the project as a fan of movies and good writing about them!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Subversive Sci-Fi Evolution
More Reflections on Futuristic Films That Broke the Rules
www.kickstarter.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I've written for past books from the Ghost Show and they're always terrific. Nothing from me in this one, so join me in backing the project as a fan of movies and good writing about them!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Sunday: steampunk virtual book chat. Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw. 7:30 PM Eastern. Please join us!
Wrapping up book chat for 2025, next month is Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger, on Nov. 16.
We’ll be announcing next year’s list later in November.
www.facebook.com/events/11244...
Wrapping up book chat for 2025, next month is Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger, on Nov. 16.
We’ll be announcing next year’s list later in November.
www.facebook.com/events/11244...
October Steampunk Book Chat
Event by Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter on Sunday, October 19 2025
www.facebook.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Sunday: steampunk virtual book chat. Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw. 7:30 PM Eastern. Please join us!
Wrapping up book chat for 2025, next month is Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger, on Nov. 16.
We’ll be announcing next year’s list later in November.
www.facebook.com/events/11244...
Wrapping up book chat for 2025, next month is Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger, on Nov. 16.
We’ll be announcing next year’s list later in November.
www.facebook.com/events/11244...