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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Translation matters! ▪️I amplify voices by translating French-speaking authors: #Mauritanian author Moussa Ould Ebnou, #French author Gabrielle Dubois, and the iconic #SimonedeBeauvoir. ▪️I help students achieve their goals by providing certified translations of their official documents. @atanet.org

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This blog post is inspired by many conversations I've had with folks who have language skills & are interested in putting those skills to work as a professional #translator or #interpreter, but have no idea how the industry works or where to begin. Hope it's helpful if you are translation-curious!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Don't you just love a highly satisfying season finale? ELFIE #6 won't disappoint! There's still time to add this whole series to your #summerreading #mustread list! #witmonth #frenchculture #frenchliterature #strongfemalelead #worldliterature #historicalromance #illustratedfiction #lgbtcharacters

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Iska Press For African Perspectives @iskanchipress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We know it’s almost midsummer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to make time for books! There’s still plenty of time to add a few great reads to your TBR and make the most of the season. So, what’s on your summer reading list right now? And, is there an Iska Press book on there?

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Get the tissues ready as you read ELFIE Season 5 😭 Intrigue abounds, passions flare, and years pass as Elfie follows Angus from the US to Ireland to London and back to her hometown of #Paris 🇫🇷 #witmonth #summerreading #frenchbooks #strongfemalelead #LGBTQcharacter #historicalfiction #romance

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cool things off this week by reading Elfie # 4! Elfie continues to search for freedom as she travels to the US, just a year after the Civil War. She meets new friends there and has an unforgettable sleigh ride on a sparkling snowy night! ❄️❄️❄️ #witmonth #french #historicalfiction #romance #mustread

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The perfect summer read: ELFIE Season 3: It's 1866 and for Elfie, spending the summer in Italy feels like a dream come true. But sometimes dreams turn into nightmares... tinyurl.com/msjc76pa #WITmonth #summerreading #frenchliterature #historicalfiction #romance #strongfemalelead #LGBTQcharacter

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#witmonth continues with ELFIE Season 2 by Gabrielle Dubois. Follow Elfie and Angus as they flee from Paris and take shelter with the deliciously enigmatic Lord Wanton. #frenchculture #womenintranslation #strongfemalelead #lgbtcharacters #historicalfiction #illustratedfiction

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

August is #WITmonth! Celebrate by reading ELFIE by Gabrielle Dubois. Join mysterious Angus and spunky Elfie on their quest for love and freedom in late 1800s in #Paris. #historicalfiction #illustratedfiction #frenchliterature #worldliterature #lgbtcharacters #romance #freedom #womenintranslation

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Good news, @modernnovel.bsky.social: this remarkable book you reviewed by Mauritanian author Moussa Ould Ebnou is now available in English (translated by me and published by @iskanchipress.bsky.social). Get BARZAKH: THE LAND IN-BETWEEN at www.iskapress.com www.themodernnovel.org/africa/other...

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Ould Ebnou: Barzakh | The Modern Novel

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Check out Chimezie Chika's review of my translation of Mauritanian author Moussa Ould Ebnou's novel BARZAKH: THE LAND IN-BETWEEN (@iskanchipress.bsky.social), which is featured on @afrocritik.bsky.social's list of 20 environmental books by African authors. afrocritik.com/20-african-e...

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The Land Remembers: 20 African Environmental Novels of the Last Decade - Afrocritik

Here, then, are twenty environmental novels from across the African continent, published within the last decade, that place ecology not at the margins of the...

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Thanks Courtney Henning Novak for this review of my translation of BARZAKH: THE LAND IN-BETWEEN by Moussa Ould Ebnou (@iskanchipress.bsky.social) "This book was WILD." 💯 The real star of the book is the Sahara desert! 💯 Gets you out of your American bubble! 💯 Read more at tinyurl.com/yjdkdkk7

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Read Around the World: Philosophical Literature for Mauritania – Courtney Henning Novak

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A deep dive into #philosophy, #metaphysics, and #Biblical #exegesis, this unprecedented reflection offers a fresh interpretation of our culture's foundational texts and asks the urgent questions of our time concerning good and evil, the regime of value, #sustainability, and the future of humanity.

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Les Éditions Grain de Sinapi S.A.S. @graindesinapi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

. 📖 “We must now choose: either render the dynamic ‘regime’ of value inoperative, or maintain it and disappear…” Sinapi Seed, 2025. 📖 sinapiseed.com

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Although this book makes references to the Bible, it is ultimately not a religious book, but rather a new reflection on social interactions and what governs human relations. Available at tinyurl.com/yz3cb3yy #philosophy #metaphysics #BiblicalExegesis #ReneGirard #mimeticdesire #sustainability

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Had a great time at the @micataorg.bsky.social 2026 conference this past weekend! Learned a lot, connected with a lot of great colleagues, and shared some of what I've learned over the years about the business side of being a language professional. #t9n #1nt #xl8

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Looking forward to presenting about the business side of professional translating and interpreting at the @micataorg.bsky.social 2026 conference this weekend (Sat, March 28)! See the full schedule at micata.org/conference-s... @atanet.org #t9n #1nt #xl8 #ProfessionalDevelopment #entrepreneurship

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Can't wait to gather with other language professionals at the @micataorg.bsky.social conference in #KC at the end of this week! On Saturday, I'll be presenting about the business side of being a professional #translator or #interpreter. Don't miss out! Register now at micata.org/current-conf...

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Reminder to #freelancers: today's the day to send off your last quarterly payment for 2025 taxes! If you earn money from a side gig or a small business, you need to learn about your fiscal responsibilities: found.com/resources/gu... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgrg... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozov...

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A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Quarterly Taxes

2025 quarterly tax guide for small business owners: Calculate estimated payments, understand due dates, avoid penalties, and streamline your tax process

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Happy birthday, Simone de Beauvoir! #OnThisDay January 9, 1908 What an incredible mind and what a determined woman! Even if I don't agree with everything she wrote, I feel that I owe a lot to #Beauvoir and other courageous women who came before us.

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

This discount includes all volumes of the #Beauvoir Series!!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We’re at it again! 🤫📚 Can’t wait for the big reveal coming soon about the next volume!! What an amazing experience this collaboration has been for me! #Beauvoir #SimonedeBeauvoir #BeauvoirSeries #philosophy #ethics #leibniz #womenintranslation

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I loved hearing the authors read from their books at the @iskanchipress.bsky.social book launch! Thank you for inviting me to speak about my experiences as a literary translator. My favorite thing about translating Aminta Dupuis's novel THE CHILD FROM DINDEFELLO FALLS was learning about #Senegal!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Can't wait to join this conversation as the translator of THE CHILD FROM DINDEFELLO FALLS by Aminta Dupuis! As a literary translator, I endeavor to bring the author's unique voice and perspective to American audiences, so @iskanchipress.bsky.social's mission and vision resonate deeply with me.

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American Translators Association @atanet.org · 13/10/2025

#ATABlogs | Read how professional etiquette can actually help to create a healthier work-life balance on ATA's The Savvy Newcomer: www.atanet.org/starting-you... . . . #Professional #Etiquette #MentalHealth #Career #WorkLifeBalance #Freelance #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

So proud to be a bridge of communication as a professional #translator! 2 best things about being a professional translator: 1. amplifying unique voices, such as #Mauritanian author Moussa Ould Ebnou 2. helping students, travelers, expats, and immigrants with certified translations #lovemyjob

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Aminta Dupuis’s novel is a declaration of love for #Africa, celebrating the diverse human and unique spiritual treasures of this often misrepresented continent. 🌍 So honored to have my name on the cover as the #translator! #namethetranslator #bookmailisthebestmail #Senegal #WIT #worldliterature

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Thrilled to see my name on the cover as the #translator of this book by Aminta Dupuis, winner of the inaugural @iskanchipress.bsky.social Book Prize! #ReadAfrica #WorldLit #WITmonth #Senegal

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Thrilled to receive copies in the mail of my #translation of the revised and expanded new edition of SINAPI SEED by Franck Jourdain, published by @graindesinapi.bsky.social #French #AuteurFrancais #philosophie #philosophy #BiblicalExegesis #metaphysics #ReneGirard #mimetictheory #bookmail

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Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association @micataorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Knowledge is power! Don't miss this FREE webinar next Thurs, Aug. 21, featuring @atanet.org director Christina Green. It's the perfect opportunity to get educated about recent legislation around AI and its impacts on #professional #translators and #interpreters. FREE and open to all!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

So honored to appear in this playlist of #translators reading from their translations of female-authored books! I read excerpts from my translation of ELFIE by Gabrielle Dubois and from my translation of "What Can Literature Do?" by the great Simone de #Beauvoir. #WiT @illinoispress.bsky.social

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

So exciting to see my #translation of THE CHILD FROM DINDEFELLO FALLS by Aminta Dupuis coming out this summer from @iskanchipress.bsky.social Pre-order your copy today at www.iskanchi.com/category/all... #AfricanLit #WorldLit #Senegal #Francophonie #LiteraryTranslation #AfricanStories

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The @atanet.org pushes back against proposed legislation that would replace trained interpreters with risky AI "solutions." 😬 "But AI only makes false promises that will end up being much more expensive." Think AI Should Replace Interpreters? Think Again. www.atanet.org/advocacy-out...

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Think AI Should Replace Interpreters? Think Again. - American Translators Association (ATA)

While there has been massive hype about AI's ability to interpret from one language to another, AI interpreting data spells danger.

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

It's important to stay informed so we can advocate for our profession and also for our clients, who deserve better than this!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Oooh, I'm sorry I missed this! Will there be a recording available?

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Successfully completed my first professional #interpreting job today! I was nervous despite thorough preparation and years of experience as a professional #translator. But stepping outside my comfort zone to learn new skills and diversify my services is well worth it to be a bridge of communication!

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Yay! My #translation of this award-winning book by Aminta Dupuis is now available for pre-order from @iskanchipress.bsky.social It is a declaration of love for #Africa, celebrating the diverse human and unique spiritual treasures of this often misrepresented continent. tinyurl.com/2x92un8x

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Marybeth Timmermann, MA, CT @mbtimmermann.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I'm new to this platform, so let me introduce myself: I'm an ATA-certified #professional #French to English #translator specializing in #philosophy, academic writing for scholarly publication, #literature, and official documents. Find out more at www.timmermanntranslations.com

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