For today only (Dec 14) All Systems Red (1st book in The Murderbot Diaries) is on sale across all US ebook retailers for $2.99 (published by Tordotcom, edited by @leeharris.net cover art by Jaime Jones) www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

my favorite thing about the benoit blanc movies is that they aren't really about benoit blanc. he is not grappling with demons from his past. we are not getting flashbacks to the husband whose murder he never solved. he just shows up and does his job like mary poppins for homicides

This really is a must read for anyone in academia.

If you see this woman, buy her a drink.

Do you love a writer? Never know what gift they want? Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...

Huh. Would you look at that. #SpotifyWrapped

I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.

What if editing is too expensive? Should you just....not edit your book? Oh no, friend. alexkourvo.com/2025/12/01/a...

(1/12) My third favorite thing about Thanksgiving this year was how everyone cooked and everyone cleaned.

Since it's a big weekend for consumerism, I just want to put out there that buying an indie author's book in any format is "shopping small" no matter where you choose to buy it from.

It's only a matter of time before humanities departments will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

Alex does a great writer gift list every year. Get some.

Do you love a writer? Never know what gift they want? Put down the journals. Put down the mugs. There is a better way. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/25/t...

It me.

Dear Americans, read this, then read it again, and then vote for progressive democrats who will bring our country into the 21st century with all of the other advanced nations of earth.

Well played, librarians.

Rude of the sun to leave the party so early, but damn did she look stunning doing it. #PureMichigan #Winter

My review of THE ARTISAN AUTHOR by Johnny B. Truant. This 5-star read is exactly the book we need right now. #amwriting writingslices.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/t...

Join Drag Queen extraordinaire Jadein Black for a fantastic session of BINGO with music, prizes, and lots of fun! All are welcome. Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library. → https://aadl.org/node/647012

Good. www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/t...

You don't just "hire" an editor. The partnership has to be a good fit on both sides. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...

Some authors think they can hire an editor like they're calling an Uber. It doesn't work that way. alexkourvo.com/2025/11/01/a...

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.

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

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.

Yay for the jury who acquitted Sandwich Guy. Do Luigi next.

Same.

This made my day.

Nancy Pelosi is 85 years old. It's normal to be retired at that age. It's all good. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

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

New awareness campaign

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

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...

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...

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.

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 💙📚🌶️

If you see @zzclaybourne.bsky.social today, be sure to give him a big high five and best wishes for a happy birthday!

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!

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

They’re trying really hard to make sure you don’t cancel.

If you have a ring doorbell camera you're working for ICE. #ISaidWhatISaid arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...

This looks amazing and I want to read it.

Our confirmed count stands at 8.1 million participants worldwide for yesterday’s No Kings protest. Thank you to everyone who helped verify the numbers through our submission website. While some MAGAs attempted to submit false or misleading data (such as reporting “one person” for major cities)

I have no idea why my library has a mascot. I have no idea why it's a groundhog. And yet, I am HERE FOR IT. Because it's whimsical and goodness knows we can all use more whimsy. Akako G. Shins, you are cool. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...