Alina Leonova

~ Sci-fi & solarpunk author
~ Narrative designer (actively learning)
~ Reader & book blogger — SFF by women, trans & enby authors
~ Former regime fighter
~ On & off climate activist
~ ADHDer
~ She/her

My website: https://alinaleonova.net/
My books: https://alinaleonova.net/books
My sci-fi newsletter: https://alinaleonova.net/newsletter
My tiny Twine games/interactive fiction: https://alithealien.itch.io/

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NIP-05 Address

alinaleonova_at_wandering.shop@momostr.pink

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2026-09-07 15:12:45 UTC

I've read two books that seem to be very similar, thematically, at least at first glance: Theory of Bastards by Audrey Schulman and Migrations by Charlotte Mcconaghy. Both deal with women scientists studying endangered species in the near future, where climate change has taken its toll. Both are dealing with their own issues, but then, somehow, the books have turned out to be completely different. I don't think I'll have time for reviews, so I'll just share my impressions here.
#books #reading

2026-02-13 10:57:26 UTC

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That's actually a nice approach 🧡

2026-02-12 12:03:47 UTC

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Haha I love this technique. And is your calendar always full when Orlando tries to schedule a meeting? 😁

2025-12-30 18:24:15 UTC

#WordWeavers 30 — How has your writing been this year? Any achievements/wins/lessons you want to celebrate?
Figured out a new/more exciting direction for my novel and rewrote part of it despite having very little time.
Started learning about narrative design, wrote two micro narrative games in Twine, started an internship and currently working on my first interactive audiostory. So, pretty exciting overall 😊

2025-12-01 21:07:16 UTC

December #WordWeavers — all the questions are in the thread below 😊
Start anytime, answer any questions you want, skip as many as you feel like. Use the #, talk to other writers and have fun!
The only rules: be respectful to others and use CWs (content warnings) when necessary.
Everyone is welcome to participate 🧡
Created by @npub1yr2…avey and me.
#WordWeaversQs — this # is only to find questions. Don't use it in your answers. Use space (# WordWeaversQs) when sharing to keep it tidy 🙏
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2025-01-01 08:58:56 UTC

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#WordWeavers #WordWeaversQs
1. Where are you on your writing journey? What have you accomplished and what are your plans for the future?
2. MC POV: If you could make the antagonist do one thing that doesn’t involve anyone’s death, what would it be?
3. Share something writing-related you’re proud of: an achievement, a beautiful passage, a compliment, etc.
4. Is understanding others easy for your MC?
5. Has your writing process changed over time?

2025-01-01 08:58:11 UTC

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#WordWeavers #WordWeaversQs
You'll find all these questions in the text form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDd0mWHFxdMNBdQ2-kL4PDcq_J0U660_GG8ioZIMfkE/edit?usp=sharing
It's an archive of all the WordWeavers questions updated monthly, so feel free to save the link.

2025-01-01 08:56:51 UTC

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#WordWeavers This time, community questions are brought to you by our wonderful player @npub1k36…ns88 — thank you so much and happy new year 😊 🧡

2025-01-01 08:47:39 UTC

January #WordWeavers — all the questions are in the thread below 😊
Start anytime, answer any questions you want, skip as many as you feel like. Use the #, talk to other writers and have fun!
The only rules: be respectful to others and use CWs (content warnings) when necessary.
Everyone is welcome to participate 🧡
Created by @npub1yr2…avey and me.
#WordWeaversQs — this # is only to find questions. Don't use it in your answers. Use space (# WordWeaversQs) when sharing to keep it tidy 🙏
https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/113/752/221/853/529/489/original/eefca29d7c143e0e.jpg

2024-12-06 13:46:57 UTC

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Block the person? Wow, I didn’t expect anyone to do it. Just 1% but still 🤦🏻‍♀️ And I’ve seen people insult those who add alt-text for them in the comments (there was a thread about it recently from an art account, I’ll try to find it), which is just… I don’t even know what to say about those people.

2024-12-06 13:27:19 UTC

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Oh, that’s much lower than I expected 😔 Yeah, I think those who don’t do it might just not vote. I’ve seen that some people get annoyed when asked to add alt-text and even when others do it for them in the comments (which is such an asshole response!), so they’re probably annoyed by the poll as well 😁

2024-12-06 13:13:33 UTC

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Thanks, I’ll check it out and compare the results of the poll to the info I’ll get there.

2024-12-06 10:17:35 UTC

Hey Mastodon, I’m running a small experiment here. Please boost for better reach 🙏
Do you add alt-text to your images?

2024-10-29 13:59:32 UTC

November #WordWeavers — all the questions are in the thread below 😊
Start anytime, answer any questions you want, skip as many as you feel like. Use the #, talk to other writers and have fun!
The only rules: be respectful to others and use CWs (content warnings) when necessary.
Everyone is welcome to participate 🧡
Created by @npub1yr2…avey and me.
#WordWeaversQs — this # is only to find questions. Don't use it in your answers. Use space (# WordWeaversQs) when sharing to keep it tidy 🙏
https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/113/391/062/384/128/842/original/5530d8dc6ca2a98f.jpg

2024-10-10 11:12:05 UTC

How about a tight, engaging #solarpunk series with great characters, excellent world-building and a hopeful message despite all the realistic challenges? Check out Nothing Is Promised by @npub1f5n…2tcs ☀️ ✊ https://alinaleonova.net/blog/nothing-is-promised
#ReadingCommunity #BookReview #AmReading

2024-09-19 10:26:05 UTC

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Hey #WordWeavers players! Want your questions in the October edition? Type them below 😊 @npub1yr2…avey and I will choose some to include, and might edit them for brevity/clarity

2024-09-09 14:37:15 UTC

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Nice! Do you always start your day with writing before work?

2024-09-09 14:29:48 UTC

I somehow managed to write over 2K words today, within a bit less than an hour 🙌 Feeling good about this WIP! I wish I had more time to work on it, but I’ll do what I can with what I’ve got.
How is your writing going today?
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

2024-09-05 15:25:58 UTC

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Aw that’s so awesome! Have fun with the collaboration ☺️

2024-09-01 10:44:29 UTC

September #WordWeavers — all the questions are in the thread below 😊
Start anytime, answer any questions you want, skip as many as you feel like. Use the #, talk to other writers and have fun!
The only rules: be respectful to others and use CWs (content warnings) when necessary.
Everyone is welcome to participate 🧡
Created by @npub1yr2…avey and me.
#WordWeaversQs — this # is only to find questions. Don't use it in your answers. Use space (# WordWeaversQs) when sharing to keep it tidy 🙏
https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/113/061/882/351/941/215/original/343e5e457b9b7b2b.jpg