Maria Alexander
@lamaupin.bsky.social
2x Bram Stoker Award winner. 3x BookFest winner. Anthony Award nominee. Sword slinger. Cat butler. She/her. I speak for myself not my employer. www.mariaalexander.net
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I'm humbled and happy to announce that Brimstone & Blades just won THREE BookFest Awards:
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
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Whoah, cool:
THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by @sgj.bsky.social makes it onto Time Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025!
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' Is on the 100 Must-Read Books of 2025
Here's why it made the list
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Whoah, cool:
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My smartphone #astrophotography presentation recording is up. The entire meeting is recorded, but mine starts at this link: youtu.be/7RJhz5C67hU?...
The presentations before mine are from 4th yr students, and after is a young member of my #RASC chapter who had an adventurous summer of science!
The presentations before mine are from 4th yr students, and after is a young member of my #RASC chapter who had an adventurous summer of science!
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My smartphone #astrophotography presentation recording is up. The entire meeting is recorded, but mine starts at this link: youtu.be/7RJhz5C67hU?...
The presentations before mine are from 4th yr students, and after is a young member of my #RASC chapter who had an adventurous summer of science!
The presentations before mine are from 4th yr students, and after is a young member of my #RASC chapter who had an adventurous summer of science!
If you love @davidmcraney.bsky.social and his podcast, you'll really love my friend Dr. Joe Pierre's first book, FALSE. I became acquainted with Joe many years ago in Shinkendo when he was the Director of Psychiatry for the VA here in Los Angeles. This is his first book and it's outstanding.
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
If you love @davidmcraney.bsky.social and his podcast, you'll really love my friend Dr. Joe Pierre's first book, FALSE. I became acquainted with Joe many years ago in Shinkendo when he was the Director of Psychiatry for the VA here in Los Angeles. This is his first book and it's outstanding.
So the vampires all voted for Cuomo?
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
So the vampires all voted for Cuomo?
Looks like there's evidence that OpenAI destroyed evidence -- the database of our pirated work -- as soon as litigation loomed. Sucks to be Sam, waaaaaay more than it sucks to be Anthropic.
OpenAI Risks Billions as Court Weighs Privilege in Copyright Row
OpenAI Inc.'s failure to shield internal communications about pirated books from copyright plaintiffs threatens to expose the company to billions in damages and potentially debilitating sanctions.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Looks like there's evidence that OpenAI destroyed evidence -- the database of our pirated work -- as soon as litigation loomed. Sucks to be Sam, waaaaaay more than it sucks to be Anthropic.
Thanks to Reddit, this post now has almost 1200 reads. And counting... #neilgaiman #dreams #synchronicity #truestory #outoffucks #thishappened #gede
November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks to Reddit, this post now has almost 1200 reads. And counting... #neilgaiman #dreams #synchronicity #truestory #outoffucks #thishappened #gede
November 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
My life changed forever that night as something tore the Veil and reached right through to our world. Bathe in the profound synchronicities and come out changed as I did. This is my first public telling following "Neil Gaiman: The Wolf in the Walls." A very blessed Samhain to you all.
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My life changed forever that night as something tore the Veil and reached right through to our world. Bathe in the profound synchronicities and come out changed as I did. This is my first public telling following "Neil Gaiman: The Wolf in the Walls." A very blessed Samhain to you all.
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Real live friends, meat-suits and all! With @keithrainville.bsky.social @lilichin.bsky.social @lamaupin.bsky.social and @nathanrlong.bsky.social !
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Real live friends, meat-suits and all! With @keithrainville.bsky.social @lilichin.bsky.social @lamaupin.bsky.social and @nathanrlong.bsky.social !
I'm humbled and happy to announce that Brimstone & Blades just won THREE BookFest Awards:
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
October 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'm humbled and happy to announce that Brimstone & Blades just won THREE BookFest Awards:
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
LGBTQ+ Fiction -- Winner
YA Fantasy -- Winner
YA Fiction -- Winner
Great thanks to the judges and hearty congratulations to all the winners this year!
America is going to be a smoking crater before 4 years are over.
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
America is going to be a smoking crater before 4 years are over.
It would be the opposite of a shame if a DoS attack took down the WH website. Repeatedly. Forever.
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It would be the opposite of a shame if a DoS attack took down the WH website. Repeatedly. Forever.
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Abundance is never a justification for greed. The witch looks around the corner of the now and harvests the hedge for tomorrow's ailments. She has no temptation to take the birds' share, nor the Faery's tithe. The witch's way refuses rapacity. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Abundance is never a justification for greed. The witch looks around the corner of the now and harvests the hedge for tomorrow's ailments. She has no temptation to take the birds' share, nor the Faery's tithe. The witch's way refuses rapacity. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky
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LA area peeps: If his owner doesn’t turn up, this sweet boy is available for adoption starting tomorrow.
Found this poor little guy wandering alone in the Tujunga Wash between Sherman Way and Vanowen. Collar and rope leash, but no tags, no ID, and no chip. Very sweet, not even a little bit aggressive (‘cos I know pit bulls get a bad rap). Halp!
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: A2239965
My name is Buddy and I am an unaltered male, gray and white Pit Bull Terrier....
24petconnect.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
LA area peeps: If his owner doesn’t turn up, this sweet boy is available for adoption starting tomorrow.
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When this story broke earlier today Republicans claimed it was probably fake news since it was reported by the NYT. Now multiple media outlets have confirmed it, including Fox. Hegseth and Vance are complete morons for pulling this dumb stunt.
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
When this story broke earlier today Republicans claimed it was probably fake news since it was reported by the NYT. Now multiple media outlets have confirmed it, including Fox. Hegseth and Vance are complete morons for pulling this dumb stunt.
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I stood on a platform with a megaphone for an hour today leading chants in Studio City, CA. It was glorious to see thousands of people come out to protest. Just a few of my faves.
October 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I stood on a platform with a megaphone for an hour today leading chants in Studio City, CA. It was glorious to see thousands of people come out to protest. Just a few of my faves.
Do NOT engage with the government propaganda accounts. Do NOT quote dunk, do NOT reply. Just BLOCK.
BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
October 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Do NOT engage with the government propaganda accounts. Do NOT quote dunk, do NOT reply. Just BLOCK.
BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
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Found ten propaganda accounts for y’all to block.
October 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Found ten propaganda accounts for y’all to block.
A harrowing journey with a golden ending. Link in comment.
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A harrowing journey with a golden ending. Link in comment.
Okay, you guys. I'm leading the chants at our local No Kings protest in Los Angeles. "Yes on 50" and "ICE out of L.A." are the themes. Gimme your best chants!
(I'll be the one with the bullhorn.)
(I'll be the one with the bullhorn.)
October 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Okay, you guys. I'm leading the chants at our local No Kings protest in Los Angeles. "Yes on 50" and "ICE out of L.A." are the themes. Gimme your best chants!
(I'll be the one with the bullhorn.)
(I'll be the one with the bullhorn.)