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Ann VanderMeer
@annvandermeer.bsky.social
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Editor, anthologist, writer, former feeder woman to Neo (who was the one).
(she/her)
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Storefront window in Paris. A row of colorful fabric bags shaped like chickens hanging from a wire. Mural on a wall at a breakfast restaurant. Showing two talkative eggs, Elliot and Elisabeth. Also Leo. 😉 Storefront window in Paris. Unusual vase in beige, black and tan showing a stylized face. Storefront window in Paris. Chocolates!!! Dark, Milk and White chocolate balls in separate glass bowls. Yum! 😋
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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The cats of Gozo. Orange cat was spotted at a Neolithic structure. I wanted to get a better photo so I put my purse and cap down. They immediately sat in the cap!

Second cat lured me with their charms while I was eating lunch. Yes, yes...I gave them some fish. OK, I admit it: more than some. 🙃
Orange cat lounging outside on a smooth-ish rock surface with greenery all around. I really wanted to get a better photo. Orange cat sitting on/in my gray cap with my purse (black with a colorful pattern) behind them. Looking very pleased with themselves. How could I disturb them by retrieving my cap? Calico cat sitting outside on gray tiles looking up at me while locking their chops. So cute I just had to keep feeding them. Charming Calico cat sitting outside on gray tiles looking up at me and demanding (politely, of course) to be fed.
November 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Here in Valletta, Malta with @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social and @goblindegook.bsky.social (photo by Luis). Guess which one is me? 😉
Three shadows on a golden wall in Valletta, Malta (photo by Luis Rodrigues)
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Hello, Malta! My first time in your beautiful country and I'm so happy to be here. Looking forward to meeting the writers who will be attending my workshop on Saturday.
Banner promoting the workshop I'm leading on Saturday at the Malta Book Festival.
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We bought some terrific chocolates. These are the passionfruit dark chocolates. Yum! 😋
Box of five passionfruit dark chocolates. The inside of one of the passionfruit chocolates. Creamy, gooey and magical.
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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I promised you chocolate shop photos today and I'm hoping this does not disappoint. Only took photos at one shop: Cedric et la Chocolaterie. There was a line & I hesitated but @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social encouraged me. It was worth it!
Gorgeous display of a variety of chocolates: white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Some chocolate covered bears, too! A variety of different chocolates shaped like nuts and hanging from the ceiling of this shop. It was designed to look like a chocolate tree! More beautiful chocolates on display. This is a row of dark chocolates with different fruits and nuts: passionfruit, lemon, pistachio, almond, etc. Unbelievable! Behind the counter where you place your order is a wall of chocolate raining down slowly. It smelled really good in the store.
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Today I am planning to photograph the windows of chocolate stores. So excited! Stay tuned for more. But in the meantime, enjoy this beautiful display of fruit.
Beautiful display of fruit and vegetables featuring blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and other delicious goodies. Yum!
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Walking through Jardin des Plantes in Nantes. Birdsong all around!
#VanderWild
Screenshot from the Merlin App showing Short-toed Treecreeper, European Robin, Eurasia Magpie and Long-tailed Tit.
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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At Utopiales, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social is being interviewed by Jerome Vincent. The audience is packed. SRO.
Jerome Vincent interviews Jeff VanderMeer. They're laughing as they share a light moment together. The display above the Utopiales stage announcing the interview with Jeff VanderMeer.
November 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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This beautiful cheese shop almost had me in tears. The owner was very knowledgeable and explained so much about each cheese when we asked. Yes, yes, too many were purchased, but how could we resist? Honestly, I consider this an art form (just wait until I share chocolate photos).
Display case filled with beautiful French cheeses. In front of the display case are marble tabletops with special knives and other cutting tools for slicing the cheese.
November 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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One of the sights I am enjoying at Utopiales.
Colorful science fiction painting in process. Artist is at one end to the right still painting.
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Here's @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social at Utopiales in Nantes, France talking about writing weird fiction, one of my favorite subjects.
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Excited to share the French edition of Sisters of the Revolution. Isn't it beautiful?
Cover of the French edition of Sisters of the Revolution. Edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. Beautiful colorful cover in red, Blue, green, pink, orange and purple.
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Look what just arrived! The latest novel by Thomas Olde Heuvelt. I can't wait to dive in. (Also, I've been told that I *may* be a character in the book. I hope I don't come to an unfortunate end 🙃).
#Darkerdays
Book cover for DARKER DAYS - a novel by Thomas Olde Heuvelt. Black cover with red and white lettering, showing a silhouette of someone in a red window.
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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I have to break down a bunch of cardboard boxes today. Luckily I am equipped with this cat paw box cutter that my son @kennedycasting gave me.
Happy #Caturday
Black and pink box cutter shaped like a cat paw
October 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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It's so nice to come home and be greeted by such beauty. It's magical.
#VanderWild
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Hello, my friends! Look what I have! This magnificent book by Marty Cahill was released a few weeks ago. I pre-ordered it but wasn't able to pick it up until today. I can't wait to dive in. Congratulations, Marty! 🎉🥳
Bookcover for Audition For The Fox by Martin Cahill.
October 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Many have told me they miss my 'On The Turntable Now' posts. You're in luck! I plan to resume very soon. These may become part of a larger project. Music soothes my soul and reminds me of who I am.
Photo of one area of my music room showing stereo equipment on top of shelves of vinyl LPs under a beautiful multicolor piece of artwork.
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Walking the circle this morning and the birds were out of control! Maybe because there are storms predicted for this afternoon.
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
House Finch
Purple Martin
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird

#VanderWild
Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the following birds: Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Downy Woodpecker and Carolina Chickadee. Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the following birds: Northern Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, House Finch, Purple Martin, Northern Mockingbird, Downy Woodpecker and Eastern Bluebird.
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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From this morning's walk. Both a Blue Jay and a Tufted Titmouse.
Screenshot from the Merlin App listing the following birds: Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Wren.
October 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Walking the circle. Being serenaded by the following:
Carolina Wren
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
(Saw kids on scooters - also wild 😜)
#VanderWild
Screenshot from Merlin App showing Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker and Tufted Titmouse
October 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The ARCs for THE RAINSEEKERS are in the house! This beautiful novella by @matthewkressel.net will be out in the world in February 2026. I was blown away the first time I read it, and each subsequent reading confirmed for me how special this book is. You will love it!
Bookcover for The Rainseekers by Matt Kressel. Small silhouette of a person looking up at a blue-purple sky with a shooting star.
October 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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A few years ago I visited the Louisiana art museum outside of Copenhagen. I saw this photograph by Finnish artist Elina Brotherus. The title is "My Dog is Cuter Than Your Ugly Baby."

#Finland
#Sweden
#Aland
Photograph of a woman with short brown hair, a scowl on her face. She is holding a dachshund in her right arm. With her left hand, she is making a rude gesture that is called shooting a bird. It means F U. 😁
May 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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C'est vrai
Page from a book that says "Scars are tattoos with better stories. "
May 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The Birds (from the Merlin App)
Listing from the Merlin App. Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue Jay and Red-bellied Woodpecker. Listing from the Merlin App: Carolina Wren, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay and American Robin. Listing from the Merlin App: Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal and Carolina Chickadee.
May 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM