Alex Kourvo
@alexkourvo.bsky.social
Professional editor who loves books and book people and key lime pie.
Pronouns = she/her.
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Alex does a great writer gift list every year. Get some.
Do you love a writer?
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Alex does a great writer gift list every year. Get some.
Do you love a writer?
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Do you love a writer?
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
Never know what gift they want?
Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...
It me.
Me at 10pm: falls asleep on sofa, mouth open, gnats cavorting up nostrils.
Me at 3am: "Is hypotenuse as sexy a word as I think it is?"
Me at 3am: "Is hypotenuse as sexy a word as I think it is?"
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It me.
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Dear Americans, read this, then read it again, and then vote for progressive democrats who will bring our country into the 21st century with all of the other advanced nations of earth.
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Dear Americans, read this, then read it again, and then vote for progressive democrats who will bring our country into the 21st century with all of the other advanced nations of earth.
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Well played, librarians.
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Well played, librarians.
Rude of the sun to leave the party so early, but damn did she look stunning doing it.
#PureMichigan #Winter
#PureMichigan #Winter
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Rude of the sun to leave the party so early, but damn did she look stunning doing it.
#PureMichigan #Winter
#PureMichigan #Winter
My review of THE ARTISAN AUTHOR by Johnny B. Truant. This 5-star read is exactly the book we need right now. #amwriting
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The Artisan Author by Johnny B. Truant
Truant is the co-author of one of self-publishing’s early bibles, WRITE, PUBLISH, REPEAT. Many authors took his advice far too literally, thinking they had to produce a book every few months. At th…
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November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My review of THE ARTISAN AUTHOR by Johnny B. Truant. This 5-star read is exactly the book we need right now. #amwriting
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Join Drag Queen extraordinaire Jadein Black for a fantastic session of BINGO with music, prizes, and lots of fun! All are welcome.
Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ https://aadl.org/node/647012
Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ https://aadl.org/node/647012
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join Drag Queen extraordinaire Jadein Black for a fantastic session of BINGO with music, prizes, and lots of fun! All are welcome.
Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ https://aadl.org/node/647012
Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ https://aadl.org/node/647012
You don't just "hire" an editor. The partnership has to be a good fit on both sides. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
Ask the Editor: Why Won’t You Work With Me?
Dear Alex,I’ve revised and polished my novel, and now it’s ready for a professional edit. I sent emails to some freelance editors I’d like to work with. A couple of the editors actually turned me d…
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November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
You don't just "hire" an editor. The partnership has to be a good fit on both sides. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
Some authors think they can hire an editor like they're calling an Uber. It doesn't work that way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
Ask the Editor: Why Won’t You Work With Me?
Dear Alex,I’ve revised and polished my novel, and now it’s ready for a professional edit. I sent emails to some freelance editors I’d like to work with. A couple of the editors actually turned me d…
alexkourvo.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Some authors think they can hire an editor like they're calling an Uber. It doesn't work that way.
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...
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Dear everybody emailing me about Black Friday deals.
Not happening.
Even if I had the money, no. I'm not spending tons of money while people are starving because of Dump's cruelty. Yes, I'm counting the "reapply for benefits" as starving people.
Kindly, fuck off if you aren't a small business.
Not happening.
Even if I had the money, no. I'm not spending tons of money while people are starving because of Dump's cruelty. Yes, I'm counting the "reapply for benefits" as starving people.
Kindly, fuck off if you aren't a small business.
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Dear everybody emailing me about Black Friday deals.
Not happening.
Even if I had the money, no. I'm not spending tons of money while people are starving because of Dump's cruelty. Yes, I'm counting the "reapply for benefits" as starving people.
Kindly, fuck off if you aren't a small business.
Not happening.
Even if I had the money, no. I'm not spending tons of money while people are starving because of Dump's cruelty. Yes, I'm counting the "reapply for benefits" as starving people.
Kindly, fuck off if you aren't a small business.
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As a writer, I'm supposed to occasionally toot my horn. So consider this a toot. I have two series starters available free at your friendly neighborhood ebook retailer.
Darker Things: books2read.com/Lockman1
Branded: books2read.com/Unturned1
Darker Things: books2read.com/Lockman1
Branded: books2read.com/Unturned1
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As a writer, I'm supposed to occasionally toot my horn. So consider this a toot. I have two series starters available free at your friendly neighborhood ebook retailer.
Darker Things: books2read.com/Lockman1
Branded: books2read.com/Unturned1
Darker Things: books2read.com/Lockman1
Branded: books2read.com/Unturned1
There's a setting on Netflix where you can watch things at 1.25 speed and maaaaan did that Frankenstein movie improve when I upped the speed. #ISaidWhatISaid
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
There's a setting on Netflix where you can watch things at 1.25 speed and maaaaan did that Frankenstein movie improve when I upped the speed. #ISaidWhatISaid
Oh look, yet another reason to never shop at Target again.
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oh look, yet another reason to never shop at Target again.
Yay for the jury who acquitted Sandwich Guy.
Do Luigi next.
Do Luigi next.
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Yay for the jury who acquitted Sandwich Guy.
Do Luigi next.
Do Luigi next.
Same.
You might expect me to joke about this but I am genuinely happy and emotional about a jury of ordinary citizens finding sandwich guy not guilty and standing up to the obscene and absurd abuse of police and prosecutorial power by this lawless administration.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Jury finds D.C. ‘sandwich guy’ not guilty of assaulting officer
Sean C. Dunn admitted he flung the hoagie at a federal agent. His attorneys called it a “harmless gesture” of protest as Trump commandeered D.C. police.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Same.
This made my day.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This made my day.
Nancy Pelosi is 85 years old. It's normal to be retired at that age. It's all good.
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WATCH: Nancy Pelosi announces she won't seek reelection, urges Americans to fight for ideals
Not only was she the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Nancy Pelosi is 85 years old. It's normal to be retired at that age. It's all good.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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THIS WEEKEND: Printmaking Festival and A2 Community Bookfest at the Downtown Library!
Meet local artists, makers, and authors, and experience hands-on fun for all ages!
Double the festival fun and join us November 8-9!
→ aadl.org/printfest
→ aadl.org/bookfest
Meet local artists, makers, and authors, and experience hands-on fun for all ages!
Double the festival fun and join us November 8-9!
→ aadl.org/printfest
→ aadl.org/bookfest
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
THIS WEEKEND: Printmaking Festival and A2 Community Bookfest at the Downtown Library!
Meet local artists, makers, and authors, and experience hands-on fun for all ages!
Double the festival fun and join us November 8-9!
→ aadl.org/printfest
→ aadl.org/bookfest
Meet local artists, makers, and authors, and experience hands-on fun for all ages!
Double the festival fun and join us November 8-9!
→ aadl.org/printfest
→ aadl.org/bookfest
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
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AADL is pleased to announce the release of five new literary works from Fifth Avenue Press! Join us for A2 Community Bookfest where you can listen to a brief reading from each title, meet the authors, buy their books, and get them signed!
Sunday, November 9 at 1 PM Downtown.
📚 aadl.org/bookfest
Sunday, November 9 at 1 PM Downtown.
📚 aadl.org/bookfest
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
AADL is pleased to announce the release of five new literary works from Fifth Avenue Press! Join us for A2 Community Bookfest where you can listen to a brief reading from each title, meet the authors, buy their books, and get them signed!
Sunday, November 9 at 1 PM Downtown.
📚 aadl.org/bookfest
Sunday, November 9 at 1 PM Downtown.
📚 aadl.org/bookfest
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It’s almost like this government is no longer beholden to the people it was meant to serve
They “didn’t know they had the legal authority” to use the SNAP emergency funds and it may take until Wednesday to figure out the process. They tore down the East Wing overnight and will send their goon squads into cities and put people in camps with no problem…. but feed people? Don't be fooled.
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It’s almost like this government is no longer beholden to the people it was meant to serve
A must-read from @zzclaybourne.bsky.social on the importance of books, and how they change you.
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www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w...
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A must-read from @zzclaybourne.bsky.social on the importance of books, and how they change you.
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w...
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w...
Today, today, today! I'll have a table at Writers on the River in Monroe, Michigan. I'm sooooo looking forward to meeting readers and writers!
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November 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today, today, today! I'll have a table at Writers on the River in Monroe, Michigan. I'm sooooo looking forward to meeting readers and writers!
mymcls.com/events/write...
mymcls.com/events/write...