@sharkbitesteve.bsky.social hi Steve, it’s a longshot – but I thought if anyone might, you might

Every (translator) knows this, the problem may be trying to convince editors and publishers

Someone amazing just sent £50 so we are now only £266 away! www.gofundme.com/f/bee-afford...

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And may every day be another wonderful secret.

"Representative Junie Joseph: Colorado Will Not Let Washington Interfere in Care for LGBTQIA+" #copolitics

Hard no to this: French publisher Harlequin has told translators that their work will now be done by AI. They can ‘revise’ AI translations at much lower rate. It’s a subsidiary of Harper Collins so treat this as a test for rollout elsewhere

(I got new glasses)

The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...

Delighted to announce that @ronanhession.bsky.social will be chatting to James Naughtie on the BBC Radio 4 Book Club On January 4th at pm. Marvelmoose! @bookcornerhx.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

[CN: transphobia, transmisogyny, sexual harassment] Unworkable rules and impossible situations are the point. They want to make our lives unliveable. transactual.org.uk/impacts-of-t...

Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary

An inspiring wide-ranging discussion was had about Roque Larraquy’s weird funny fabulous novel at our book club on Monday at Hatchards with heavyweight translator of contemporary French and Spanish literature Frank Wynne @terribleman.com in attendance.

“You know what’s faster than mopping? Not spilling in the first place.” 👏

Can you please help me get to 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ reposts on the post below today? I'd love the gift cards for gift wrap and stocking stuffers! Please SHARE! 🎄❤️🎅

Translated fiction: Explorations of trauma, loss, exile and memory An Infinite Sadness by Antônio Xerxenesky’s; False War by Carlos Manuel Álvarez; Every Time We Say Goodbye by Ivana Sajko; and Not There by Mariusz Szczygieł

#comics #angouleme

Can all the folk who just got reminded that they’ve listened to a tonne of music on streaming this year, have a look at the music they heard and buy some on bandcamp today? 🫡🙏🏼

So, apparently the key did not being racist is to say racist things, but “without malice“. Glad we’ve solved that thorny ethical problem. I’m not sure how this is done, but I have no doubt that Nige will publish a guide

“The shortlist captures the range and vitality of contemporary literature from the Spanish-speaking world – from poetry & erotic fiction, to genre-defying collections – while showcasing the remarkable skill of the translators who have brought these books to international readers." Judge Luiza Sauma.

📖 Katie Whittemore for a translation of Un Amor by Sara Mesa (Peirene Press) 📖 @terribleman.com for a translation of The Last Dream by Pedro Almodóvar (Harvill Secker, Vintage, Penguin Random House) The winner will be announced at a ceremony in February 2026. #TranslationPrizes

One of my long-ago exes, when bumped into recently, came up with, ‘So, does anyone still publish your books?’ Why yes, I did dump him. What makes you ask?

A famous translator/poet once asked me "is there much call for that sort of thing?" when I told him I translate from Yiddish, lol, which I thought was a bit rich coming from a poet

This, or Spielberg’s entire movie “Duel“

Carol (Tod Haynes, 2015) Tangerine (Sean Baker, 2015) White Reindeer (Zach Clark, 2013) L.A. Confidential (Curtis Hanson, 1997) In Bruges (Martin McDonagh, 2008) Blast of Silence (Allen Baron, 1961) The Apartment (Billy Wilder, 1960)

I disagree, for linguists especially translators, the question is “doesn’t AI do all that now?”

The National Telepathy by Roque Larraquy, skilfully translated by @terribleman.com is an extraordinary, disturbing darkly funny read perfect for our age of Horror Politics! Join us at our book club Mon 8 December 6pm to discuss it & enjoy a festive drink or two on the house www.linktr.ee/bookblast

Which is a shame given some of us are rather hot and useful

All trans people must be drummed out of public and private life, by the order of Joanne Rowling and pals

Since our fucking government isn’t observing World AIDS Day, I will. In 1990, I started taking care of people in the last stages of AIDS in their homes. I did this for nearly two years. The home care company I worked for had meetings for those of us who solely (or nearly solely) took care of PWAs.

Thrilled to be shortlisted for both the Scott Moncrieff prize, and the Premio Valle Inclán - congratulations to all those shortlisted for the SoA translation prizes societyofauthors.org/2025/12/01/a...

Remember those lost. Fight the stigma. Educate.

“Every Time We Say Goodbye by Ivana Sajko, superbly translated by Mima Simić, explores how violence is perpetuated through both a family and society. The effectiveness … is enhanced through extended sentences that expire like the exhaled breath of the almost defeated.” @jacqbetula.bsky.social

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"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."

You can be on the side of Rowling, Putin and Trump, or you can be on the side of, you know, normal cool people. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

The National Telepathy Roque Larraquy Review The National Telepathy by Roque Larraquy, skilfully translated by Frank Wynne, is an extraordinary, disturbing, metaphoric read. A satire of scientific racism; a critique of colonialism and its mindset, the novel questions to what extent so-called…

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I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

In one of her first public actions as the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (president of Ireland) Catherine Connolly has written a public letter of solidarity on Trans Remembrance Day. It is a very promising start.

… the harder they fall I found good night to the legendary Jimmy Cliff. Rest in power.