Alli Martin 📚
@selfwinding.bsky.social
Writer - Editor - Professional Nerd - she/they
Published in Dreams of Steam II: Brass and Bolts. Frequent podcast panelist on the 42cast.
Follow on http://patreon.com/AlliMartin
Website for more at http://www.allimartin.com/
Published in Dreams of Steam II: Brass and Bolts. Frequent podcast panelist on the 42cast.
Follow on http://patreon.com/AlliMartin
Website for more at http://www.allimartin.com/
The new evening routine involves lying in bed with my cat and mom watching BBC mystery shows while she falls asleep.
My cat LOOOOVES it.
My cat LOOOOVES it.
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The new evening routine involves lying in bed with my cat and mom watching BBC mystery shows while she falls asleep.
My cat LOOOOVES it.
My cat LOOOOVES it.
EVERYTHING IS FINE.
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
EVERYTHING IS FINE.
I did at one time.
Spoilers: I was depressed.
Spoilers: I was depressed.
Writers, do you ever fear running out of story ideas? This is one fear I don’t have #writingq #WritingCommunity
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I did at one time.
Spoilers: I was depressed.
Spoilers: I was depressed.
After the week I've had, I'm getting sushi.
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
After the week I've had, I'm getting sushi.
My brain is very mushy after yesterday but somehow I need it to become coherent enough to rewrite this scene.
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My brain is very mushy after yesterday but somehow I need it to become coherent enough to rewrite this scene.
Last night: home at midnight from ER
This morning: dumped hot tea on myself while driving to appointment
Obviously these things are not related.
This morning: dumped hot tea on myself while driving to appointment
Obviously these things are not related.
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last night: home at midnight from ER
This morning: dumped hot tea on myself while driving to appointment
Obviously these things are not related.
This morning: dumped hot tea on myself while driving to appointment
Obviously these things are not related.
My Friend @mariness.bsky.social is a damn fine poet.
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
My Friend @mariness.bsky.social is a damn fine poet.
Yes. Because negotiating health insurance is super fun.
Also, no one needs to cosplay being an entrepreneur. Negotiating your health care is not the same thing as running a business. Which not everyone is good at doing anyway either! Are they, Donald?
Also, no one needs to cosplay being an entrepreneur. Negotiating your health care is not the same thing as running a business. Which not everyone is good at doing anyway either! Are they, Donald?
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Yes. Because negotiating health insurance is super fun.
Also, no one needs to cosplay being an entrepreneur. Negotiating your health care is not the same thing as running a business. Which not everyone is good at doing anyway either! Are they, Donald?
Also, no one needs to cosplay being an entrepreneur. Negotiating your health care is not the same thing as running a business. Which not everyone is good at doing anyway either! Are they, Donald?
🎶 Seven hours at the ER, woo woo woo.
(Everyone is fine, just a scare with high BP and a desire to confirm it wasn't a medication side effect.)
(Everyone is fine, just a scare with high BP and a desire to confirm it wasn't a medication side effect.)
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🎶 Seven hours at the ER, woo woo woo.
(Everyone is fine, just a scare with high BP and a desire to confirm it wasn't a medication side effect.)
(Everyone is fine, just a scare with high BP and a desire to confirm it wasn't a medication side effect.)
Today has been very difficult. If someone who has been depressed suggests you might be depressed, can you take them seriously? For me.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Today has been very difficult. If someone who has been depressed suggests you might be depressed, can you take them seriously? For me.
Daredevil: Born Again discussion time!
What do I remember from recoding? Deep discussions about Fisk and Vanessa. Me stopping myself from talking about how much Matt and Frank love each other. Deep appreciation for nuance.
What do I remember from recoding? Deep discussions about Fisk and Vanessa. Me stopping myself from talking about how much Matt and Frank love each other. Deep appreciation for nuance.
Join @markfinn.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social Eric, and Thom as we discuss #daredevilbornagain 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork #mcu #scifi #disneyplus @vincentdonofrio.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 260: Fiskal Policies
This week Mark, Alli, Eric, and Thom join the show to discuss Daredevil: Born Again.
42cast.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Daredevil: Born Again discussion time!
What do I remember from recoding? Deep discussions about Fisk and Vanessa. Me stopping myself from talking about how much Matt and Frank love each other. Deep appreciation for nuance.
What do I remember from recoding? Deep discussions about Fisk and Vanessa. Me stopping myself from talking about how much Matt and Frank love each other. Deep appreciation for nuance.
You know how Supernatural has a gift for everything? Can someone do that for Stargate so I can always find the exact gif I'm looking for?
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
You know how Supernatural has a gift for everything? Can someone do that for Stargate so I can always find the exact gif I'm looking for?
I hate this timeline.
November 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I hate this timeline.
Finished revising another scene.
Did everything else I meant to do.
Slightly less back pain overall.
Cat ate better today.
Read The Haunting of Hill House.
Calling it a win.
Did everything else I meant to do.
Slightly less back pain overall.
Cat ate better today.
Read The Haunting of Hill House.
Calling it a win.
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Finished revising another scene.
Did everything else I meant to do.
Slightly less back pain overall.
Cat ate better today.
Read The Haunting of Hill House.
Calling it a win.
Did everything else I meant to do.
Slightly less back pain overall.
Cat ate better today.
Read The Haunting of Hill House.
Calling it a win.
I love how I had my chronic pain pretty well managed and then the last three weeks happened. (Preceeded by the entirety of September.)
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I love how I had my chronic pain pretty well managed and then the last three weeks happened. (Preceeded by the entirety of September.)
My cat was napping on my face while I was also napping and at one point covered my eyes so completely my sleepy brain thought the power had gone out.
October 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My cat was napping on my face while I was also napping and at one point covered my eyes so completely my sleepy brain thought the power had gone out.
I am so looking forward to this workshop and being able to sink my brain into editing for a few days. This is definitely going to be a fun workshop for the writers.
Freelance editors @selfwinding.bsky.social & Katherine Ervin lead us in 2-Page Critiques on Nov 2, 1-3pm EDT.
Registration is free with 2-page manuscripts chosen by lottery—ooor you can pay $20 to snag guaranteed verbal AND written feedback.
Register: 2-page-critiques-2025.eventbrite.com
Registration is free with 2-page manuscripts chosen by lottery—ooor you can pay $20 to snag guaranteed verbal AND written feedback.
Register: 2-page-critiques-2025.eventbrite.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I am so looking forward to this workshop and being able to sink my brain into editing for a few days. This is definitely going to be a fun workshop for the writers.
Would you like to get an idea of what editors see in your work? Join us for this virtual workshop! I promise Katherine and I are both kind and funny, so you'll get good feedback and have a good time.
Freelance editors @selfwinding.bsky.social & Katherine Ervin lead us in 2-Page Critiques on Nov 2, 1-3pm EDT.
Registration is free with 2-page manuscripts chosen by lottery—ooor you can pay $20 to snag guaranteed verbal AND written feedback.
Register: 2-page-critiques-2025.eventbrite.com
Registration is free with 2-page manuscripts chosen by lottery—ooor you can pay $20 to snag guaranteed verbal AND written feedback.
Register: 2-page-critiques-2025.eventbrite.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Would you like to get an idea of what editors see in your work? Join us for this virtual workshop! I promise Katherine and I are both kind and funny, so you'll get good feedback and have a good time.
To no one's surprise, my feelings on What If can be summed up by how many episodes have Bucky in them.
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social & Director Faber as we discuss Marvel's #WhatIf Season 3 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork #scifi @jfreewolny.bsky.social @deveryjacobs.bsky.social @alisonsealysmith.bsky.social @natashalyonne.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 257: What the--?!
This week Director Faber, Anji, and Alli join the cast to talk about What If..? season 3.
42cast.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
To no one's surprise, my feelings on What If can be summed up by how many episodes have Bucky in them.
Wow, this new version of covid where it feels like you swallowed razorblades sure is fun.
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Wow, this new version of covid where it feels like you swallowed razorblades sure is fun.
Today my cat and I chased a lizard together, and I tested positive for covid. I am so (existentially) tired.
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Today my cat and I chased a lizard together, and I tested positive for covid. I am so (existentially) tired.
I would love for my brain to stop responding to stress with insomnia.
October 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I would love for my brain to stop responding to stress with insomnia.
Two important questions have arisen:
1. Has a filker ever made a Spider-Man song to "Whip It"?
2. Where can I listen to "Thwip It"?
1. Has a filker ever made a Spider-Man song to "Whip It"?
2. Where can I listen to "Thwip It"?
October 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two important questions have arisen:
1. Has a filker ever made a Spider-Man song to "Whip It"?
2. Where can I listen to "Thwip It"?
1. Has a filker ever made a Spider-Man song to "Whip It"?
2. Where can I listen to "Thwip It"?
Last day to register for this writing workshop!
All right neurodivergent writers, this one is for you.
Join us virtually Sept 28, 1-3pm EDT for Beat the Burnout: Creating, Self-Care, and Business for the Neurodivergent Writer
Registration includes a video download of the workshop.
Register: beat-the-burnout-writers.eventbrite.com
Join us virtually Sept 28, 1-3pm EDT for Beat the Burnout: Creating, Self-Care, and Business for the Neurodivergent Writer
Registration includes a video download of the workshop.
Register: beat-the-burnout-writers.eventbrite.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last day to register for this writing workshop!
I am so tired. I should do several things tonight, but I think I'm just gonna not.
September 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I am so tired. I should do several things tonight, but I think I'm just gonna not.