Alex S. Garcia
@asgwriter.bsky.social
Bilingual writer-translator-lyricist from France. Codex member. Free short stories: http://xenin.substack.com. Music samples: http://soundcloud.com/asglyrics.
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Everlife (Evernow Canticles Book 1)
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EVERLIFE: A #ScienceFantasy epic.
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TO WORLDS OF WONDER: 15 #ScienceFiction short stories.
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Reposted by Alex S. Garcia
This column on Vox is the biggest pile of steaming AI crap I've seen this year. Human's aren't running out of ideas. Instead, those with power and money don't want to listen to ideas that threaten their power and money.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This column on Vox is the biggest pile of steaming AI crap I've seen this year. Human's aren't running out of ideas. Instead, those with power and money don't want to listen to ideas that threaten their power and money.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Only two days left... don't let the opportunity slip away!
It's not every day you get the chance to buy 64 fantasy tales for only $45!
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It's not every day you get the chance to buy 64 fantasy tales for only $45!
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December 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Only two days left... don't let the opportunity slip away!
It's not every day you get the chance to buy 64 fantasy tales for only $45!
Bundle hosted by
@chiefwritesbook.bsky.social
itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
#booksky
#bookpromo
#readingcommunity
It's not every day you get the chance to buy 64 fantasy tales for only $45!
Bundle hosted by
@chiefwritesbook.bsky.social
itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
#booksky
#bookpromo
#readingcommunity
Reposted by Alex S. Garcia
What would you pay for 80,000 words of ebook?
For 100,000?
For 160,000?
I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
For 100,000?
For 160,000?
I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What would you pay for 80,000 words of ebook?
For 100,000?
For 160,000?
I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
For 100,000?
For 160,000?
I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
Here's an interesting thread that does a deep dive into the nonsense of AI hallucinations.
Let me tell you a story. Perhaps you can guess where this is going... though it does have a bit of a twist.
I was poking around Google Scholar for publications about the relationship between chatbots and wellness. Oh how useful: a systematic literature review! Let's dig into the findings. 🧵
I was poking around Google Scholar for publications about the relationship between chatbots and wellness. Oh how useful: a systematic literature review! Let's dig into the findings. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Here's an interesting thread that does a deep dive into the nonsense of AI hallucinations.
Meet Reikk, sorcerer extraordinaire, in my novella THE CIRCLE IN THE SPHERE. Available with 63 other great fantasy tales for only $45! Deal ends on December 15!
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December 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Meet Reikk, sorcerer extraordinaire, in my novella THE CIRCLE IN THE SPHERE. Available with 63 other great fantasy tales for only $45! Deal ends on December 15!
Bundle hosted by @chiefwritesbook.bsky.social
itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
#booksky
#bookpromo
#readingcommunity
Bundle hosted by @chiefwritesbook.bsky.social
itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
#booksky
#bookpromo
#readingcommunity
Reposted by Alex S. Garcia
BCS Patreon has fallen below the monthly amount we need to pay our authors a pro rate and our First Readers a worthy honorarium ($125/mo). Sometimes folks need to lower or pause their support; we understand. But less than 1% of BCS readership donates or supports. www.patreon.com/beneath_ceas... 1/3
Get more from Beneath Ceaseless Skies on Patreon
creating an online fantasy magazine & podcast
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December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
BCS Patreon has fallen below the monthly amount we need to pay our authors a pro rate and our First Readers a worthy honorarium ($125/mo). Sometimes folks need to lower or pause their support; we understand. But less than 1% of BCS readership donates or supports. www.patreon.com/beneath_ceas... 1/3
50% off, from now until December 31st.
EVERLIFE: A #ScienceFantasy epic.
xenin.kit.com/products/eve...
Discount code: C0EICE3D33
TO WORLDS OF WONDER: 15 #ScienceFiction short stories.
xenin.kit.com/products/twow
Discount code: HBCBJ27D61
#BookDeals #BookSky #DiscountedBooks #ReadingCommunity
EVERLIFE: A #ScienceFantasy epic.
xenin.kit.com/products/eve...
Discount code: C0EICE3D33
TO WORLDS OF WONDER: 15 #ScienceFiction short stories.
xenin.kit.com/products/twow
Discount code: HBCBJ27D61
#BookDeals #BookSky #DiscountedBooks #ReadingCommunity
Everlife (Evernow Canticles Book 1)
xenin.kit.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
50% off, from now until December 31st.
EVERLIFE: A #ScienceFantasy epic.
xenin.kit.com/products/eve...
Discount code: C0EICE3D33
TO WORLDS OF WONDER: 15 #ScienceFiction short stories.
xenin.kit.com/products/twow
Discount code: HBCBJ27D61
#BookDeals #BookSky #DiscountedBooks #ReadingCommunity
EVERLIFE: A #ScienceFantasy epic.
xenin.kit.com/products/eve...
Discount code: C0EICE3D33
TO WORLDS OF WONDER: 15 #ScienceFiction short stories.
xenin.kit.com/products/twow
Discount code: HBCBJ27D61
#BookDeals #BookSky #DiscountedBooks #ReadingCommunity
During the #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday blackouts this year, please consider supporting artists through non-corporate platforms such as itch.io, Smashwords or kit.com.
#WeAintBuyingIt
#MassBlackout
#BlackoutFriday
#IndieAuthors
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#MassBlackout
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November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
During the #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday blackouts this year, please consider supporting artists through non-corporate platforms such as itch.io, Smashwords or kit.com.
#WeAintBuyingIt
#MassBlackout
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#MassBlackout
#BlackoutFriday
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Tonight at one past midnight, the flood gates opened!
94 #Substack authors got together, each writing a story inspired by The Twilight Zone.
They're all listed here--including my own entry.
Come, if you dare, explore The Midnight Vault II.
themidnightvault.substack.com/p/the-midnig...
94 #Substack authors got together, each writing a story inspired by The Twilight Zone.
They're all listed here--including my own entry.
Come, if you dare, explore The Midnight Vault II.
themidnightvault.substack.com/p/the-midnig...
The Midnight Vault II | The Entire Vault
Every piece of magic, all in one place
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Tonight at one past midnight, the flood gates opened!
94 #Substack authors got together, each writing a story inspired by The Twilight Zone.
They're all listed here--including my own entry.
Come, if you dare, explore The Midnight Vault II.
themidnightvault.substack.com/p/the-midnig...
94 #Substack authors got together, each writing a story inspired by The Twilight Zone.
They're all listed here--including my own entry.
Come, if you dare, explore The Midnight Vault II.
themidnightvault.substack.com/p/the-midnig...
In this #EpicFantasy #ShortStory Reikk (a sorcerer) is wrongly accused of murder. His investigation leads him to confronting... a god? How deliciously awkward...
xenin.kit.com/posts/storm
#FantasyShortStory #FreeStory #FreeToRead #FreeFiction #IndieFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
xenin.kit.com/posts/storm
#FantasyShortStory #FreeStory #FreeToRead #FreeFiction #IndieFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
Silencing the Storm [Epic Fantasy / 5900 words]
When a woman claims that Reikk murdered her brother, he sets out to uncover the truth.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In this #EpicFantasy #ShortStory Reikk (a sorcerer) is wrongly accused of murder. His investigation leads him to confronting... a god? How deliciously awkward...
xenin.kit.com/posts/storm
#FantasyShortStory #FreeStory #FreeToRead #FreeFiction #IndieFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
xenin.kit.com/posts/storm
#FantasyShortStory #FreeStory #FreeToRead #FreeFiction #IndieFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
Day 19: Word of the day: 'third.'
In this scene from my current WIP (dark epic fantasy), four friends decide to get back at a guy who has been making their lives miserable by wrecking his home while he's away. But things turn ugly real fast ;)
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
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In this scene from my current WIP (dark epic fantasy), four friends decide to get back at a guy who has been making their lives miserable by wrecking his home while he's away. But things turn ugly real fast ;)
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Day 19: Word of the day: 'third.'
In this scene from my current WIP (dark epic fantasy), four friends decide to get back at a guy who has been making their lives miserable by wrecking his home while he's away. But things turn ugly real fast ;)
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
In this scene from my current WIP (dark epic fantasy), four friends decide to get back at a guy who has been making their lives miserable by wrecking his home while he's away. But things turn ugly real fast ;)
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
Day 16: Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser?
This is a funny one. I'm a plotter when it comes to, well, plot ;) But characters? Pantser all the way.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
This is a funny one. I'm a plotter when it comes to, well, plot ;) But characters? Pantser all the way.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Day 16: Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser?
This is a funny one. I'm a plotter when it comes to, well, plot ;) But characters? Pantser all the way.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
This is a funny one. I'm a plotter when it comes to, well, plot ;) But characters? Pantser all the way.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
Day 15: Progress
Half way through the month and half way through my current WIP! Or almost--I'm at 41k for a projected 100k.
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
Half way through the month and half way through my current WIP! Or almost--I'm at 41k for a projected 100k.
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Day 15: Progress
Half way through the month and half way through my current WIP! Or almost--I'm at 41k for a projected 100k.
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
Half way through the month and half way through my current WIP! Or almost--I'm at 41k for a projected 100k.
#WIPSnips
#BookSky
#WritingCommunity
My debut novel "Everlife" is now up for votes at the #IndieInkAwards!
Please help nominate it for one of the listed categories.
indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/1...
Thank you!
#WritingCommunity
#BookSky
Please help nominate it for one of the listed categories.
indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/1...
Thank you!
#WritingCommunity
#BookSky
November 15, 2025 at 5:33 AM
My debut novel "Everlife" is now up for votes at the #IndieInkAwards!
Please help nominate it for one of the listed categories.
indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/1...
Thank you!
#WritingCommunity
#BookSky
Please help nominate it for one of the listed categories.
indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/1...
Thank you!
#WritingCommunity
#BookSky
My novella “The Battle of Braxia” is now available as a standalone ebook.
A young woman from a patriarchal society finds herself thrown in the middle of a war between Imperial troops and rebel forces. It has action but also lots of philosophical themes.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZPGJYS6
A young woman from a patriarchal society finds herself thrown in the middle of a war between Imperial troops and rebel forces. It has action but also lots of philosophical themes.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZPGJYS6
The Battle of Braxia: A Space Opera Novella
The Battle of Braxia: A Space Opera Novella - Kindle edition by Garcia, Alex S.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Battle of Braxia: A Space Opera Novella.
www.amazon.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My novella “The Battle of Braxia” is now available as a standalone ebook.
A young woman from a patriarchal society finds herself thrown in the middle of a war between Imperial troops and rebel forces. It has action but also lots of philosophical themes.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZPGJYS6
A young woman from a patriarchal society finds herself thrown in the middle of a war between Imperial troops and rebel forces. It has action but also lots of philosophical themes.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZPGJYS6
This made me laugh so much! And it's *brilliant*. Everyone should do this! And not just on LinkedIn, mind you.
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This made me laugh so much! And it's *brilliant*. Everyone should do this! And not just on LinkedIn, mind you.
Reposted by Alex S. Garcia
There's just 4 DAYS LEFT to fund Apex Magazine for 2026, and we're SO CLOSE to hitting our 20k goal!
Our full catalogue of critiques, ebooks, merch and more will all be gone on Halloween. Don't miss out on these limited edition items and donate TODAY! 💜👽🎃
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
Our full catalogue of critiques, ebooks, merch and more will all be gone on Halloween. Don't miss out on these limited edition items and donate TODAY! 💜👽🎃
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
October 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
There's just 4 DAYS LEFT to fund Apex Magazine for 2026, and we're SO CLOSE to hitting our 20k goal!
Our full catalogue of critiques, ebooks, merch and more will all be gone on Halloween. Don't miss out on these limited edition items and donate TODAY! 💜👽🎃
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
Our full catalogue of critiques, ebooks, merch and more will all be gone on Halloween. Don't miss out on these limited edition items and donate TODAY! 💜👽🎃
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
Interesting article on how to remove a bunch of useless AI features from various platforms (Google, Meta, Copilot, Android, etc.)
Thought some of you might find this useful.
www.consumerreports.org/electronics/...
Thought some of you might find this useful.
www.consumerreports.org/electronics/...
How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Interesting article on how to remove a bunch of useless AI features from various platforms (Google, Meta, Copilot, Android, etc.)
Thought some of you might find this useful.
www.consumerreports.org/electronics/...
Thought some of you might find this useful.
www.consumerreports.org/electronics/...
Bree is an awesome author! You really need to read her stuff.
Seriously.
Like, right now...
Seriously.
Like, right now...
new poem out! contains vital safety tips for surviving amidst the horrors! try not to be our next fatality :)
Welcome to the Horror Opposition Association!
by Bree Wernicke
"Unless
you move/transform/get eaten/somehow fail
to maintain proper quantities of teeth,
you’ve joined your local Horror Opposition
Association, permanently. Yay!"
Link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
#poetry
by Bree Wernicke
"Unless
you move/transform/get eaten/somehow fail
to maintain proper quantities of teeth,
you’ve joined your local Horror Opposition
Association, permanently. Yay!"
Link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
#poetry
October 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Bree is an awesome author! You really need to read her stuff.
Seriously.
Like, right now...
Seriously.
Like, right now...
Yes! I just finished writing a 5k short story that was being very rebellious. Took me five days--which is quite long for me.
Anyway, now I can move on! Next up: write a few chapters of my serial before I dive into my next novel.
*rolls up his sleeves*
Anyway, now I can move on! Next up: write a few chapters of my serial before I dive into my next novel.
*rolls up his sleeves*
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yes! I just finished writing a 5k short story that was being very rebellious. Took me five days--which is quite long for me.
Anyway, now I can move on! Next up: write a few chapters of my serial before I dive into my next novel.
*rolls up his sleeves*
Anyway, now I can move on! Next up: write a few chapters of my serial before I dive into my next novel.
*rolls up his sleeves*
Damn. Just learned that Drew Struzan passed away. Was one of the best poster artists. Some of his work includes all 3 films in the "Back to the Future" series & the 2nd and 3rd Indiana Jones. I wrote a bit about him last year in an article about film posters: trianglent.substack.com/p/movie-post...
Sci-Friday: Movie posters of yesterday
A look at genre posters from the 1950s to the 1990s.
trianglent.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Damn. Just learned that Drew Struzan passed away. Was one of the best poster artists. Some of his work includes all 3 films in the "Back to the Future" series & the 2nd and 3rd Indiana Jones. I wrote a bit about him last year in an article about film posters: trianglent.substack.com/p/movie-post...
Hey Bluesky!
I am a Science-Fiction and fantasy writer.
New to the platform. Been resisting creating yet another social media account, but since this seems to be where all the cool (writing) kids hang out, I thought I'd jump in.
I am a Science-Fiction and fantasy writer.
New to the platform. Been resisting creating yet another social media account, but since this seems to be where all the cool (writing) kids hang out, I thought I'd jump in.
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Hey Bluesky!
I am a Science-Fiction and fantasy writer.
New to the platform. Been resisting creating yet another social media account, but since this seems to be where all the cool (writing) kids hang out, I thought I'd jump in.
I am a Science-Fiction and fantasy writer.
New to the platform. Been resisting creating yet another social media account, but since this seems to be where all the cool (writing) kids hang out, I thought I'd jump in.