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Alex O'Connor

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SF Author | SFWA | Author of the Celestial Saga.

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · Sep 8

Witness the arrival of the Conclave.
Can Nova Team stop them before the Milky Way is lost?

Celestial Saga: Brave New Galaxy, the conclusion of the Nova Team Trilogy, is available now at the 🔗🔽

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 1d

If you'd like to read Celestial Saga: Dawn of the Seekers, check it out at this link:

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Celestial Saga: Dawn of the Seekers got its tenth rating on Goodreads!

Thank you to whoever it was for the new 5-star rating!

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Read about what's coming up next for the Celestial Saga:

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Celestial Saga: NEXT

Read about what's next for the Celestial Saga.

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Want to know what's next for the Celestial Saga? 🔗🔽

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 2d

The Life of a Showgirl is a good album.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Did a little bit of planning tonight.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Today's writing progress:

• 2,380 words written
• Editing
• Planning

I think I might call this WIP Project Valentine. #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 5d

I wrote 1,580 words today! #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 5d

I find it hilarious that when I type "of the" on my phone, the top auto suggestions are "Seekers" and "Emperor."

I love the Celestial Saga.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Just realized this helps put the WIP over 10k!

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Today's writing progress:

• 353 words written
• Planning
• Writing stats from September posted

#amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Today's writing progress:

• 353 words written
• Planning
• Writing stats from September posted

#amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Guess who wrote on his lunch break...this guy!

Apologies in advance for the pizzas that a character sacrificed. #amwriting

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Even through the craziness that was happening, I managed to hit the goal I set for myself.

For October, I aim to continue working on the story idea I came up with in September and see where it takes me.

Monthly Goal: 17,013/16,667 (102.1%)
Yearly Goal: 132,200/200,000 (66.1%)

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 9d

After the final stretch of getting things ready for release day and dealing with some stuff in my personal life, I needed some time to rest. I started enjoying some other hobbies again while also ensuring that my personal life will be a more peaceful place.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 9d

I also finally completed Crafting the Celestial Saga for Dawn of the Seekers.

Towards the end of the month I started a brand new writing project and have decided to roll with that idea for the time being. So far, I'm having a lot of fun with it!

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 9d

September 2025 was a good month overall as I hit my writing goal and published my third book!

Celestial Saga: Brave New Galaxy made its way out into the world to complete the Ethan Richards/Nova Team Trilogy on September 8th! 🧵

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Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Word counts from the final three days of September:

28th - 1,069
29th - 654
30th - 2,191

3,914 is a good way to close the month. #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 10d

I had this idea of it going a certain way while starting, and now I can see how much it can take off.

It's going to be fun to write! #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 10d

One of the things I'm going to love most about the story that I'm writing is how it's going to evolve over time.

I can see how happy, funny, dark, or heartbreaking I can make it.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 11d

I did a little planning and some writing today. I will have to get the word count tomorrow since it was on my phone. #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 12d

I wrote 3,854 words this afternoon as I am cruising along with this new story idea! #amwriting

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 12d

It's happening! THE director I would want to direct the Celestial Saga movie sent me a friend request on the book of faces!

(Yes. I know it is not the real Bryce Dallas Howard.)

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 12d

Wondering what's next for the Celestial Saga?

Find out on October 8th.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you! I have some comedic ones that I have written that I am excited for! Haven't gotten that far in the book yet though.

Alex O'Connor @aoconnorauthor.bsky.social · 13d

I wrote 1,127 words this afternoon as I added another chapter to the new novel. #amwriting

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