Bloemetje

What if Thumbelina didn’t marry a prince—but led a revolution?

When a miniature girl grows from a tulip on a colonized Venus, she must choose between the human family who raised her and the fairy people she never knew she came from. What starts as a strange miracle becomes a movement for decolonization, care, and collective future-building—guided in part by a beloved nonbinary parent who plays a central role in Bloemetje’s growth.

Bloemetje is a lyrical, defiant fairy tale in space—queer, decolonial, and quietly radical. A literary retelling of Thumbelina that questions everything from default motherhood to capitalism’s hold on new worlds.

Told in 17 brief, episodic chapters, this novelette is ideal for readers looking for a thoughtful, bite-sized read with big ideas.

If this were a movie: PG for peril, off-screen death, and mentions of miscarriage/infertility
Spice level: None
Content notes included at the front
Length: Approx. 16,000 words / 119 pages

Themes include:

• Colonization & decolonization

• Childlessness, miscarriage, & being childfree by choice

• Ethical issues in adoption

• LGBTQIA+ inclusive societies

• Resistance to capitalism and corporatocracy

• Personhood of non-human life

• Environmental impact of human activities

Reader praise:
🌸 “A retelling of Thumbelina in space? It sounds wild—but it works. Magical and moving.” – ReneeGreen, LibraryThing
🌸 “A cute and strong fairy who becomes a leader of her people—Bloemetje stole my heart.” – Robin G-V, Goodreads
🌸 “This book was thought-provoking, diverse, and beautifully written.” – Emily LoPresto, Amazon

Giving back:
A portion of proceeds from this book is donated to the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness, a Native American–led 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
When you purchase Bloemetje, you're not only supporting indie literature—you’re helping fund Indigenous-led cultural preservation and community care.

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