A French way of saying there’s nobody around is il n'y a pas un chat, which means “there isn’t a cat.” An Australian option is “I’m like a bandicoot on a burnt ridge.” Another Australian option is “I’m like a shag on a rock.” But my favourite is from Venezuelan slang… “I’m as alone as Rambo”

NYC was having so much fun last night and it seems to be carrying over to this morning and I love this for all of you

Let's go back to good music and less controversy.

re-reading anne of green gables and realizing what a giant sucker i have always been for the "grumpy taciturn person is worn down by someone or something coming into their lives that draws out their secret soft-heartedness" thing

Gore’s #Liverpool Directory of 1837 - adverts to follow

Ugh... can book comps just burn, please? I'm so sick of comps. "Find something relevant and popular that is < 5 years old." Then get rejected 100s of times because every agent wants ACOTAR.

Literally, my series was more inspired by Pokemon: The First Movie and Godzilla.

Hey, how about, as long as I'm just goofing off, 30 minutes of Copyeditorial AMA (including stuff about publishing, of which I know increasingly less since my retirement in December but still know something).

On your mark, get set:

Do it.

Have you heard of the Pattern Screamer?

Because I'm about to infodump about a fictional concept that messes with the ideas of reality, perception, existence itself and a good dose of cosmic horror

me reading experimental fiction: yeah ok very good, super impressive. maybe try telling story in there somewhere? just a thought
me reading straight fiction after I finish the experimental fiction: wow vanilla much? you're adorable

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I find people's 'my favourite whatever' lists interesting, but I find making these choices impossible personally. My favourite book? Right now? Last year? Five years ago? As a kid? For plot? For character? For relaxation? For a mental challenge? OK, I've got ten titles for each category, now what?

huening kai during quarter life crisis

(cr. peanuthue)

I think Kentucky is winning because nine Lexington residents in the past week have asked their library to add my book. Athens five

i actually only read fics when i’m bored, anxious or a little depressed. the thing is i’m always bored, anxious or a little depressed.

Here's a humbling thing that has happened to me a few times over the years: I try to write an opinion piece or argumentative take. For some reason, I can't crack it. I do draft after draft. Something isn't working. I don't know what.

Then, finally, I figure it out.

My opinion is wrong.

Bird of the year time!
Tīeke (Saddleback) for bird of the year! Who is with me!?!

Good morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading very good epic fantasy in the form of Warlords of Wyrdwood by RJ Barker. What are you reading at the moment?