Alex Kourvo
@alexkourvo.bsky.social
Professional editor who loves books and book people and key lime pie.
Pronouns = she/her.
Pronouns = she/her.
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Some authors think they can hire an editor like they're calling an Uber. It doesn't work that way.
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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 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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w...
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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...
Remember:
You see someone stealing food? No, you didn't.
You see someone taking formula? No, you didn't.
You see someone slipping diapers into their bag without paying?
Quick! Make a distraction in the aisle so they can get away clean.
You see someone stealing food? No, you didn't.
You see someone taking formula? No, you didn't.
You see someone slipping diapers into their bag without paying?
Quick! Make a distraction in the aisle so they can get away clean.
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Remember:
You see someone stealing food? No, you didn't.
You see someone taking formula? No, you didn't.
You see someone slipping diapers into their bag without paying?
Quick! Make a distraction in the aisle so they can get away clean.
You see someone stealing food? No, you didn't.
You see someone taking formula? No, you didn't.
You see someone slipping diapers into their bag without paying?
Quick! Make a distraction in the aisle so they can get away clean.
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Broke: Using a big word in your manuscript just because it seems to fit and sounds fancy and impressive
Woke: Using a thesaurus to find a word that's an even better fit
Bespoke: Using a dictionary to make sure you have a correct understanding of the word's meaning
#amediting 💙📚🌶️
Woke: Using a thesaurus to find a word that's an even better fit
Bespoke: Using a dictionary to make sure you have a correct understanding of the word's meaning
#amediting 💙📚🌶️
October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Broke: Using a big word in your manuscript just because it seems to fit and sounds fancy and impressive
Woke: Using a thesaurus to find a word that's an even better fit
Bespoke: Using a dictionary to make sure you have a correct understanding of the word's meaning
#amediting 💙📚🌶️
Woke: Using a thesaurus to find a word that's an even better fit
Bespoke: Using a dictionary to make sure you have a correct understanding of the word's meaning
#amediting 💙📚🌶️
If you see @zzclaybourne.bsky.social today, be sure to give him a big high five and best wishes for a happy birthday!
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
If you see @zzclaybourne.bsky.social today, be sure to give him a big high five and best wishes for a happy birthday!
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This is what the media needs to show the American people. The people need to be mentally prepared for the false flag event.
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is what the media needs to show the American people. The people need to be mentally prepared for the false flag event.
Writers, you don’t have to wrestle your draft alone. I’m a developmental editor who digs deep into your story with kindness, clarity, and a dash of big-sisterly love. If you’re looking for a teammate who’ll cheer you on to push your book to the next level, I’m at alexkourvo.com Come see if we click!
Alex Kourvo
Post by @AlexKourvo.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Writers, you don’t have to wrestle your draft alone. I’m a developmental editor who digs deep into your story with kindness, clarity, and a dash of big-sisterly love. If you’re looking for a teammate who’ll cheer you on to push your book to the next level, I’m at alexkourvo.com Come see if we click!
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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They’re trying really hard to make sure you don’t cancel.
Spotify customer service is immediately ending conversations if you ask about them airing ICE advertisements on the platform.
Cancel your Spotify subscription.
#BoycottSpotify
Cancel your Spotify subscription.
#BoycottSpotify
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
They’re trying really hard to make sure you don’t cancel.
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If you have a ring doorbell camera you're working for ICE.
#ISaidWhatISaid
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#ISaidWhatISaid
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Ring cameras are about to get increasingly chummy with law enforcement
Amazon’s Ring partners with company whose tech has reportedly been used by ICE.
arstechnica.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If you have a ring doorbell camera you're working for ICE.
#ISaidWhatISaid
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#ISaidWhatISaid
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This looks amazing and I want to read it.
It's Publication Day for SLAYERS OF OLD!!!
From @dawbooks.bsky.social's official description: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last time."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social's official description: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last time."
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This looks amazing and I want to read it.