Alec
@alecjmarsh.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy | Freelance Editor | Viable Paradise 2023
They/them | PNW
Hire me & see my books at alecjmarsh.carrd.co
They/them | PNW
Hire me & see my books at alecjmarsh.carrd.co
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the Black Panthers were right
February 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
the Black Panthers were right
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The whole linked article is informative and shows us how the 'European marriage pattern' of people marrying later in their 20s greatly benefited society and helped NW Europe achieve the advances it did over its neighbours (something you can also read about in ECONOMICA by Victoria Bateman)
Medieval people locking up paedos.
fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/01/18/a...
fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/01/18/a...
February 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The whole linked article is informative and shows us how the 'European marriage pattern' of people marrying later in their 20s greatly benefited society and helped NW Europe achieve the advances it did over its neighbours (something you can also read about in ECONOMICA by Victoria Bateman)
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They really DON'T think the arts involve skill OR dedication.
I know that but it gobsmacks me whenever I see it demonstrated.
I know that but it gobsmacks me whenever I see it demonstrated.
Ah yes artists, famously undedicated to their work, never obsessive, who don’t understand {checks notes} creating things.
This shit right here is why people hate you AI assholes. Myopic and arrogant.
You’re not creating or iterating anything? You literally invented a soulless box to do it for you.
This shit right here is why people hate you AI assholes. Myopic and arrogant.
You’re not creating or iterating anything? You literally invented a soulless box to do it for you.
February 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM
They really DON'T think the arts involve skill OR dedication.
I know that but it gobsmacks me whenever I see it demonstrated.
I know that but it gobsmacks me whenever I see it demonstrated.
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Lil before-bed request to check out my fashion + space opera anthology!! Would be really grateful for folks to back it. We are 8 days away from wrrapping up and have $4k to go.
✨ WHAT ELEGANT STARS is now funding ✨
satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Lil before-bed request to check out my fashion + space opera anthology!! Would be really grateful for folks to back it. We are 8 days away from wrrapping up and have $4k to go.
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You have probably already had Seattle's contribution to world cuisine, and never known its origins.
Chicken Teriyaki
Created in 1976 by Chef Toshihiro Kasahara in his Queen Anne restaurant.
Chicken Teriyaki
Created in 1976 by Chef Toshihiro Kasahara in his Queen Anne restaurant.
While Buffalo wings are now a ubiquitous app all over the country, not every regional food goes national. What cuisine from YOUR region do you most want to share with the country/world?
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
You have probably already had Seattle's contribution to world cuisine, and never known its origins.
Chicken Teriyaki
Created in 1976 by Chef Toshihiro Kasahara in his Queen Anne restaurant.
Chicken Teriyaki
Created in 1976 by Chef Toshihiro Kasahara in his Queen Anne restaurant.
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AI has already killed people and it'll kill and disable more if we don't wise up. you've 👏 been 👏 had 👏
When AI was added to a tool for sinus surgery: “Cerebrospinal fluid leaked from one patient’s nose. In another… a surgeon mistakenly punctured the base of a patient’s skull. In two other cases, patients suffered strokes after a major artery was accidentally injured”
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient ...
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:09 AM
AI has already killed people and it'll kill and disable more if we don't wise up. you've 👏 been 👏 had 👏
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
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After the Columbian exchange, all food everywhere became Native American fusion food. So quickly, so thoroughly, that it is hard to even imagine their cuisines before tomatoes and chili peppers and potatoes.
But the recipes, the beloved dishes passed down across generations? Brutally erased.
But the recipes, the beloved dishes passed down across generations? Brutally erased.
I know of one youtube channel using native ingredients and recipes, compared to a dozen channels for any other cuisine
February 6, 2026 at 5:36 AM
After the Columbian exchange, all food everywhere became Native American fusion food. So quickly, so thoroughly, that it is hard to even imagine their cuisines before tomatoes and chili peppers and potatoes.
But the recipes, the beloved dishes passed down across generations? Brutally erased.
But the recipes, the beloved dishes passed down across generations? Brutally erased.
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Add. To. Your. TBR. NOW. I got to read the opening pages of this in draft form and was already hooked. Also look at that gorgeous cover!
We are delighted to share the cover for F. A. Davidson's debut YA fantasy Flickerstate!! Norah Sullivan must use her power over probability to compete in the Academy of Navigation's trials and save her father...we predict a high chance of release on July 28, 2026 from Sourcebooks Fire 🎲
Revealing Flickerstate by F. A. Davidson - Reactor
A new YA fantasy arriving in July 2026!
reactormag.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Add. To. Your. TBR. NOW. I got to read the opening pages of this in draft form and was already hooked. Also look at that gorgeous cover!
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At the moment, I'm regrettably not having cappuccinos and croissants in a quaint café in Vienna, so no, I'm afraid your email did not "find me well.”
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
At the moment, I'm regrettably not having cappuccinos and croissants in a quaint café in Vienna, so no, I'm afraid your email did not "find me well.”
Taco trucks in gas station parking lots are the backbone of this society
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Taco trucks in gas station parking lots are the backbone of this society
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Did I mention that I have not one, but TWO stories releasing today on 2/2? Yeah, it's weird. And wonderful.
My novelette "Mother, Darling" is now live @strangehorizons.bsky.social
“Oh, Wendybird... you’ve finally come back to see what a little shit Pan is.”
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
My novelette "Mother, Darling" is now live @strangehorizons.bsky.social
“Oh, Wendybird... you’ve finally come back to see what a little shit Pan is.”
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
Mother, Darling
Wendy knew it wouldn’t be long now before her daughter was taken. She had put the idea from her mind as long as she could, but now Jane was days away from turning thirteen.
strangehorizons.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Did I mention that I have not one, but TWO stories releasing today on 2/2? Yeah, it's weird. And wonderful.
My novelette "Mother, Darling" is now live @strangehorizons.bsky.social
“Oh, Wendybird... you’ve finally come back to see what a little shit Pan is.”
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
My novelette "Mother, Darling" is now live @strangehorizons.bsky.social
“Oh, Wendybird... you’ve finally come back to see what a little shit Pan is.”
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
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a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
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Hey folks!
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Hey folks!
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
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less than 36hrs to go to grab this bundle! and we only need 7 more sales to hit 50% of our goal 🐙
itch.io/b/3479/monst...
#Monsterfucker #Teratophilia #Erotica
itch.io/b/3479/monst...
#Monsterfucker #Teratophilia #Erotica
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
less than 36hrs to go to grab this bundle! and we only need 7 more sales to hit 50% of our goal 🐙
itch.io/b/3479/monst...
#Monsterfucker #Teratophilia #Erotica
itch.io/b/3479/monst...
#Monsterfucker #Teratophilia #Erotica
I’m absolutely on the grind these days. And by grind I mean. My back molars.
January 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I’m absolutely on the grind these days. And by grind I mean. My back molars.
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bro whistles are the NICE option. do you really want to challenge 1,000 nerds with 3D printers to invent something louder and more annoying???
January 28, 2026 at 1:08 AM
bro whistles are the NICE option. do you really want to challenge 1,000 nerds with 3D printers to invent something louder and more annoying???
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HP Lovecraft 's full name was "Harry Potter Lovecraft". which was why he was so racist
November 7, 2023 at 2:12 AM
HP Lovecraft 's full name was "Harry Potter Lovecraft". which was why he was so racist
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Today I'm reviewing a classic that's just come back into print - 🌊GAYWYCK🌊 by Vincent Virga! The very first gay Gothic novel, which goes ahead and out-Goths *everybody*.
Get your pearls ready, you WILL be clutching them!
(And see the end for news about the sequels!!!)
Get your pearls ready, you WILL be clutching them!
(And see the end for news about the sequels!!!)
The First Gay Gothic Novel is Still a Revelatory, Revolutionary Read: Gaywyck by Vincent Virga
The first gay Gothic novel says 'let’s show the straights how it’s done', and proceeds to do so *magnificently*.
buff.ly
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Today I'm reviewing a classic that's just come back into print - 🌊GAYWYCK🌊 by Vincent Virga! The very first gay Gothic novel, which goes ahead and out-Goths *everybody*.
Get your pearls ready, you WILL be clutching them!
(And see the end for news about the sequels!!!)
Get your pearls ready, you WILL be clutching them!
(And see the end for news about the sequels!!!)
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That's right
January 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM
That's right
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January 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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was shocked to see this dude's gofundme for a new smoker linked in the article hasn't hit the goal yet, c'mon y'all
Kaleb Blain, a 35-year old trans man and pitmaster, was fired from the legendary BBQ restaurant Terry Black’s after he was doxxed over Charlie Kirk comments.
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
‘Barbecue Saved My Life’: Meet Waco’s Antifascist Transgender Pitmaster
Kaleb Blain went from the fast-paced world of 911 dispatching to the “low and slow” of BBQ, where he’s built a following.
thebarbedwire.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM
was shocked to see this dude's gofundme for a new smoker linked in the article hasn't hit the goal yet, c'mon y'all
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For whatever reason I didn't crow it to the skies yesterday, so let me do so today. Happiest of all (belated) book birthdays to this beautiful book and author @dragons.bsky.social. Poetry magic, court intrigue, Chinese myth, a gorgeous & devastating debut. Also: that cover! It's out now! Go get it!
My debut is officially out today!!! (I can’t believe I get to say that)
Thank you to my publishing team, my writing friends, and all the wonderful ARC readers!! Thank you for taking a chance on a debut author!!
#booksky
Thank you to my publishing team, my writing friends, and all the wonderful ARC readers!! Thank you for taking a chance on a debut author!!
#booksky
January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
For whatever reason I didn't crow it to the skies yesterday, so let me do so today. Happiest of all (belated) book birthdays to this beautiful book and author @dragons.bsky.social. Poetry magic, court intrigue, Chinese myth, a gorgeous & devastating debut. Also: that cover! It's out now! Go get it!