AMarkOnTheMap
@markwillisauthor.bsky.social
Living in Canberra. Exploring my stories on www.amarkonthemap.com
Big fan of kindness and empathy.
Big fan of kindness and empathy.
There is currently an axiom in the literary world that men-aren't-reading.
Meanwhile, the tech companies are asking us to hand over our ability to create, to think.
So folks can either throw away what makes them unique... or read more, learn more, then create... as only you can.
Meanwhile, the tech companies are asking us to hand over our ability to create, to think.
So folks can either throw away what makes them unique... or read more, learn more, then create... as only you can.
January 13, 2026 at 7:02 AM
There is currently an axiom in the literary world that men-aren't-reading.
Meanwhile, the tech companies are asking us to hand over our ability to create, to think.
So folks can either throw away what makes them unique... or read more, learn more, then create... as only you can.
Meanwhile, the tech companies are asking us to hand over our ability to create, to think.
So folks can either throw away what makes them unique... or read more, learn more, then create... as only you can.
Is there a specific, highly dedicated word that describes the embarrassment of making a typo ina thread full of writers?
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Is there a specific, highly dedicated word that describes the embarrassment of making a typo ina thread full of writers?
Poets love a rhyming word, but do they even think about how they are affecting Wordle players? Having four out of five with *LARE or *EARD is bad enough, but a four letter word like *ALL can ruin a day. Is all this moving lyrical wordplay worth it?
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Poets love a rhyming word, but do they even think about how they are affecting Wordle players? Having four out of five with *LARE or *EARD is bad enough, but a four letter word like *ALL can ruin a day. Is all this moving lyrical wordplay worth it?
Nothing except doom gets interactions these days, so lets go.
- You don't look good in all hats.
- You aren't quite as good a dancer as you think you are.
- You're never going to remember that one song lyric correctly.
- Dogs think you are cool, just not fun.
- You hate when things are cut shor
- You don't look good in all hats.
- You aren't quite as good a dancer as you think you are.
- You're never going to remember that one song lyric correctly.
- Dogs think you are cool, just not fun.
- You hate when things are cut shor
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Nothing except doom gets interactions these days, so lets go.
- You don't look good in all hats.
- You aren't quite as good a dancer as you think you are.
- You're never going to remember that one song lyric correctly.
- Dogs think you are cool, just not fun.
- You hate when things are cut shor
- You don't look good in all hats.
- You aren't quite as good a dancer as you think you are.
- You're never going to remember that one song lyric correctly.
- Dogs think you are cool, just not fun.
- You hate when things are cut shor
Wait up. There was a third 'The Mummy' movie that wasn't 'The Scorpion King'. If I know about the Scorpion King, but not about this other one, then surely that doesn't bode well... or maybe it bodes mid?
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Wait up. There was a third 'The Mummy' movie that wasn't 'The Scorpion King'. If I know about the Scorpion King, but not about this other one, then surely that doesn't bode well... or maybe it bodes mid?
As far as I know, as kids, most of us were taught by parents to share and be kind, and then at some point half of us started cheering for the people that can hoard the most wealth... seems like what the parents were saying was important.
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
As far as I know, as kids, most of us were taught by parents to share and be kind, and then at some point half of us started cheering for the people that can hoard the most wealth... seems like what the parents were saying was important.
Fantastic piece detailing the history and strengths of the Australian electoral systems - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The story behind Australia's incredible democratic system
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Fantastic piece detailing the history and strengths of the Australian electoral systems - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Check out the crazy speed, precision, acrobatics and skill in the Trackmania 2025 World Cup, starting in 25 minutes - www.twitch.tv/wirtual - Go JetLag! (Mudda(Patrick) representing Canberra!)
Wirtual - Twitch
JETLAG VS BIG 🔴 TRACKMANIA WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS 🔴 GOGOGOGOGOGO
www.twitch.tv
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Check out the crazy speed, precision, acrobatics and skill in the Trackmania 2025 World Cup, starting in 25 minutes - www.twitch.tv/wirtual - Go JetLag! (Mudda(Patrick) representing Canberra!)
If you are after an unsettling read on this 'guising day, can I suggest taking a few (sample) steps into the story of Solitary
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/soli...
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/soli...
Solitary — Mark Willis - Author
A bone amulet of incredible power is discovered in the Northern Territory, propelling Australia into world shaping events.
What does it mean to be truly alone?
www.amarkonthemap.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 AM
If you are after an unsettling read on this 'guising day, can I suggest taking a few (sample) steps into the story of Solitary
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/soli...
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/soli...
Rewatching House of the Dragon S01E07... If the dead internet theory is correct and you are all bots... does that make me Lord of DriftMark?
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Rewatching House of the Dragon S01E07... If the dead internet theory is correct and you are all bots... does that make me Lord of DriftMark?
The trick in the UK is 'not' going to the pub most nights.
October 15, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The trick in the UK is 'not' going to the pub most nights.
Wait. Youtube added the ability to thumbs up the video while it is playing fullscreen, so you don't miss anything... and you can check the comments while watching the video. Those are actually nice quality of life changes that benefit everyone. That's weird right?
October 15, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Wait. Youtube added the ability to thumbs up the video while it is playing fullscreen, so you don't miss anything... and you can check the comments while watching the video. Those are actually nice quality of life changes that benefit everyone. That's weird right?
A bit of home town pride. Some of Canberra's most distinguished landmarks in LEGO form
October 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
A bit of home town pride. Some of Canberra's most distinguished landmarks in LEGO form
With today's discord hack. It should be obvious that giving our official government ID's for age verification, to dozens of websites with lax security would always end in disaster. Perhaps Governments could issue tokens that verify our ages based on information they already hold? Also seems obvious.
October 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
With today's discord hack. It should be obvious that giving our official government ID's for age verification, to dozens of websites with lax security would always end in disaster. Perhaps Governments could issue tokens that verify our ages based on information they already hold? Also seems obvious.
Really excited to see where the #DCU is headed with tomorrows #Peacemaker season finale. Hoping the 11th Street kids can find some emotional peace after a season of discovery. Loving what DC is delivering and everyone involved should be so proud of what they are putting out.
October 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Really excited to see where the #DCU is headed with tomorrows #Peacemaker season finale. Hoping the 11th Street kids can find some emotional peace after a season of discovery. Loving what DC is delivering and everyone involved should be so proud of what they are putting out.
Massive thanks to the organisers of Conflux-19 here in Canberra. The effort that goes into bringing panelists and participants together to discuss a shared love of creativity and writing, is easily missed between discussions. None of it happens without volunteers, and it is appreciated. #Conflux19
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Massive thanks to the organisers of Conflux-19 here in Canberra. The effort that goes into bringing panelists and participants together to discuss a shared love of creativity and writing, is easily missed between discussions. None of it happens without volunteers, and it is appreciated. #Conflux19
With yet another rapture upon us, it's a good time to prepare with a short story.
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/the-...
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/the-...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
With yet another rapture upon us, it's a good time to prepare with a short story.
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/the-...
www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/the-...
With the state of inflation, how many talents are needed to be a triple threat these days?
September 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
With the state of inflation, how many talents are needed to be a triple threat these days?
My take on the challenges of writing, self doubt, hostile criticism... even depression. All trying to stop you reaching your place in the Sun.
September 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My take on the challenges of writing, self doubt, hostile criticism... even depression. All trying to stop you reaching your place in the Sun.
A lasting first impression should be evocitive, and spelt correctly.
September 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A lasting first impression should be evocitive, and spelt correctly.