Happy Hello Day!

Today we commemorate Heinrich von Kleist, German poet and author (b. 1777) who died in 1811 #OnThisDay.

From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:

I hate when I'm singing a song and the artist gets the words wrong. #Music

Are you conspiracy-theory safe? Ken thinks so. A short story. https://ilahey.com/2021/10/18/kenspiracy/

Books Bookshop has a long and eclectic history and occupies one of the town's oldest buildings. Source: https://www.bbc.com/culture/books

Spoiler. it never does.

#OnThisDay in history: In 1948, Barbara Hendricks, American-Swedish soprano and actress was born.

Happy Universal Children's Day!

Today we commemorate Andre Waters, American football player and coach (b. 1962) who died in 2006 #OnThisDay.

My main character has an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one. #pun #booksky

Whenever someone gives up social media, do you just assume they died?

Here's how I think the world will end, based on the current trends. A short story. https://ilahey.com/2021/11/16/end-of-the-world/

From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?

My rejected horror novel was about an exorcist who offered a payment plan. But if people fell behind on payments, they got repossessed. #jokes

I ask both actors to forgive me, but I keep confusing Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Which one was in "Fast and Furious?"

A free short story from my collection 9by2. Enjoy! https://ilahey.com/2019/07/14/tomorrow-lad-and-the-blundering-troll/

A fun little short story with a devious heroine and an innocent demon. https://ilahey.com/2020/04/14/welcome-to-chicago/

Happy International Men's Day!

#OnThisDay in history: In 1941, Tommy Thompson, American captain and politician, 19th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services was born.

"This is a lovely collection of unusual, enjoyable and imaginative short stories. Each is intriguing, amusing and has a great twist at the end." - from a review for 9by2, by authors D.J and Ian Lahey.

From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?

The 45th Nail by Michael and Ian Lahey is more than historical fiction. It's a journey of discovery, forgiveness, and healing. A must-read for fans of WWII stories. #Booksky https://mybook.to/45thnail

I now need a battery charger for my battery charger.

Spotted on Spooner Street.

From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:

"Sometimes I think I must have a Guardian Idiot. A little invisible spirit just behind my shoulder, looking out for me...only he's an imbecile." - from Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

Science & Environment From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment

Happy International Men's Day!

In Jonestown, Guyana, Jim Jones led his Peoples Temple to a mass murder–suicide that claimed 918 lives in all, 909 of them in Jonestown itself, including over 270 children. Congressman Leo Ryan is murdered by members of the Peoples Temple hours earlier. It happened #OnThisDay, in 1978.

#Writing prompt: You are desperately trying to get along with your already busy weekday, and a character from the Avatar universe decides you're their sidekick for THEIR adventure.

From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:

I should have taken more days off: an autobiography.

Drat. My can opener just broke. Now it's a can't opener. #humour #puns

I wanted to write some puns about computers, but I know some of you don't enjoy them one bit. #writers

Instead of the usual "Man vs. Machine" story, how about one where man and machine try to solve a case that even the world's most powerful AI can't crack? http://getbook.at/2C2S

In today's news: Tongue-Twister champion arrested. D.A. seeking tough sentence. #booksky

Science & Environment Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment

Happy International Students Day!

#OnThisDay in history: In 1923, Aristides Pereira, Cape Verdean politician, 1st President of Cape Verde (d. 2011) was born.

My friend’s bakery burned down last night. Now his business is toast. #humor #humour #jokes

Whatever specific problem they had in Germany, this station had it under control.

To review or not to review, that is the question! 'Tis a labor of love, thespian craft foregone, forsooth! Wert thou not entertained? A kind word, a humble rating on Amazon, wouldst warm my weary heart. Alas, the absence of such be a sorrowful tale.

From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?

Basically all dystopian sci-fi authors really, really want to be wrong. #Booksky

Who are some of the most badass or inspiring female characters in sci-fi or fantasy books? Share your favorites and why you admire them.

There's a dramatic scene in my new thriller where the thief successfully steals all the toilets in the Police Department, leaving the cops with nothing to go on. #writing #writers

Happy Tolerance Day!