Alice Bell
@abeewords.bsky.social
📖 GRAVE EXPECTATIONS & DISPLEASURE ISLAND out now! THE GRAPPLES OF WRATH out Jan 2026
◦ good books ◦ murder ◦ swearing ◦
Recovering games journalist
#BWithTheT
Rep Stevie Finegan at Zeno
@totalplaytime.com
https://alicebellauthor.com/
◦ good books ◦ murder ◦ swearing ◦
Recovering games journalist
#BWithTheT
Rep Stevie Finegan at Zeno
@totalplaytime.com
https://alicebellauthor.com/
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HELLO! My name is Alice Bell. I used to write about games, and now I still do that but also write murder mysteries with ghosts and jokes. The latest is about solving a murder in a pro-wrestling gym and is out now!
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Every time someone opens their mouth to hype AI, just google “name of person/company invests in AI” and you’ll *always* find something. Every time.
September 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Every time someone opens their mouth to hype AI, just google “name of person/company invests in AI” and you’ll *always* find something. Every time.
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This is something we should think about across all writing intensive fields. Even if you're using the AI to turn notes into drafts, you are offloading the kinds of creative and epistemic decisions that drive the organization of your writing to a machine.
Thinking about the many decisions that get made when you turn your notes into a draft and what that looks like when the bot is making all of those decisions, even if you get the "final say" after the decisions have been made. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...
February 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
This is something we should think about across all writing intensive fields. Even if you're using the AI to turn notes into drafts, you are offloading the kinds of creative and epistemic decisions that drive the organization of your writing to a machine.
every time someone says 'we could not do this without AI' I think, 'really? Cos I'm retty sure we used to.'
Thinking about the many decisions that get made when you turn your notes into a draft and what that looks like when the bot is making all of those decisions, even if you get the "final say" after the decisions have been made. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...
February 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
every time someone says 'we could not do this without AI' I think, 'really? Cos I'm retty sure we used to.'
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If children were more politically active they would be quite pissed to be told that their screen time is “the most urgent public health issue” while the largest measles outbreak since the vaccine sweeps their schools because of conspiracies that the adults in their life believed from social media.
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:52 AM
If children were more politically active they would be quite pissed to be told that their screen time is “the most urgent public health issue” while the largest measles outbreak since the vaccine sweeps their schools because of conspiracies that the adults in their life believed from social media.
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glasses with little cameras in them are not wearable tech they're pervert glasses
February 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
glasses with little cameras in them are not wearable tech they're pervert glasses
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Love this from Russell Tovey.
"I’m really following what the Green Party are doing, and I think we should all get behind them. As a community, they’re a party that we can really look to, to represent us.”
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/russ...
"I’m really following what the Green Party are doing, and I think we should all get behind them. As a community, they’re a party that we can really look to, to represent us.”
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/russ...
Russell Tovey joins the Green Party after being 'let down' by Labour government (EXCLUSIVE)
Russell Tovey spoke highly of Green Party leader Zack Polanski at the 2026 Attitude 101 charity lunch, admitting the UK deserves better.
www.attitude.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Love this from Russell Tovey.
"I’m really following what the Green Party are doing, and I think we should all get behind them. As a community, they’re a party that we can really look to, to represent us.”
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/russ...
"I’m really following what the Green Party are doing, and I think we should all get behind them. As a community, they’re a party that we can really look to, to represent us.”
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/russ...
I used to be terrible for forgetting present occasions but for years now I am GREAT at gifts because it is an area where I allow my impulsivity full rein. If ever I see something and think “x would really like that” and I have the funds, I GET IT.
February 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I used to be terrible for forgetting present occasions but for years now I am GREAT at gifts because it is an area where I allow my impulsivity full rein. If ever I see something and think “x would really like that” and I have the funds, I GET IT.
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Taking an anti-vaccination stances against a treatment that saves the life of ONE IN FIVE HUNDRED KIDS and has no verified deaths involving healthy recipients is not just anti-science and anti-logic, it's evil. I have studied this disease too extensively to soften that word.
It's just evil.
It's just evil.
February 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Taking an anti-vaccination stances against a treatment that saves the life of ONE IN FIVE HUNDRED KIDS and has no verified deaths involving healthy recipients is not just anti-science and anti-logic, it's evil. I have studied this disease too extensively to soften that word.
It's just evil.
It's just evil.
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It's easy to be concerned about vaccines when you stop being concerned about viruses. You can only stop being concerned about viruses in a world with vaccines.
February 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's easy to be concerned about vaccines when you stop being concerned about viruses. You can only stop being concerned about viruses in a world with vaccines.
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One. In. Five. Hundred. Kids.
Those seem like good odds, but are they really? Especially when you add in making the surviving kids suddenly vulnerable to every other opportunistic germ coming down the road?
Those seem like good odds, but are they really? Especially when you add in making the surviving kids suddenly vulnerable to every other opportunistic germ coming down the road?
February 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
One. In. Five. Hundred. Kids.
Those seem like good odds, but are they really? Especially when you add in making the surviving kids suddenly vulnerable to every other opportunistic germ coming down the road?
Those seem like good odds, but are they really? Especially when you add in making the surviving kids suddenly vulnerable to every other opportunistic germ coming down the road?
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In real life, one in 500 kids who catches measles will die. And because measles is an asshole, some of them will die six to eight years later, of untreatable, incurable neurological conditions left as a parting gift by the virus.
February 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In real life, one in 500 kids who catches measles will die. And because measles is an asshole, some of them will die six to eight years later, of untreatable, incurable neurological conditions left as a parting gift by the virus.
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Did other people know this is fiction? It's an incredibly bizarre choice and something I haven't seen magazines do before.
This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Did other people know this is fiction? It's an incredibly bizarre choice and something I haven't seen magazines do before.
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here's a new little game from me for valentine's! 💀💞
TRUE LOVE'S CURSE, my fantasy curse-casting simulator and visual novel is out now! play as the owner of a magic shop and cast curses that can only be undone by true love's kiss.
get it here ⤵⤵
🎮 npckc.itch.io/true-loves-c...
TRUE LOVE'S CURSE, my fantasy curse-casting simulator and visual novel is out now! play as the owner of a magic shop and cast curses that can only be undone by true love's kiss.
get it here ⤵⤵
🎮 npckc.itch.io/true-loves-c...
February 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
here's a new little game from me for valentine's! 💀💞
TRUE LOVE'S CURSE, my fantasy curse-casting simulator and visual novel is out now! play as the owner of a magic shop and cast curses that can only be undone by true love's kiss.
get it here ⤵⤵
🎮 npckc.itch.io/true-loves-c...
TRUE LOVE'S CURSE, my fantasy curse-casting simulator and visual novel is out now! play as the owner of a magic shop and cast curses that can only be undone by true love's kiss.
get it here ⤵⤵
🎮 npckc.itch.io/true-loves-c...
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One of the funniest things about Hideo Kojima is he’s the most famous auteur in video games, heavily influenced by films in his approach, and when he posts about going to the cinema, it’s always like “Just finished watching a screening of the latest Minions film. What a gift to the culture!”
February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM
One of the funniest things about Hideo Kojima is he’s the most famous auteur in video games, heavily influenced by films in his approach, and when he posts about going to the cinema, it’s always like “Just finished watching a screening of the latest Minions film. What a gift to the culture!”
A prominent journalist at The Sun, John Kay, drowned his first wife in the bath in 1977. They paid for his defence. He continued working for them for decades, was promoted continually, and twice won reporter of the year. When he died in 2021, guess what the papers didn’t mention in his obituaries?
In 2005 Rod Liddle was arrested and accepted a caution for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. He continues to have a career in journalism because the British press is fine with violent misogynists.
Reminder that Rob Liddle said he couldn't be a teacher because he would try to rape the kids
February 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A prominent journalist at The Sun, John Kay, drowned his first wife in the bath in 1977. They paid for his defence. He continued working for them for decades, was promoted continually, and twice won reporter of the year. When he died in 2021, guess what the papers didn’t mention in his obituaries?
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Desperately looking for anyone in Scotland to foster a 2 year old female cat named Bambi. Incredibly affectionate and friendly. Indoor-only. Whether temporary (a few weeks) or longer term.
She's going to be put to sleep otherwise -- due to a heart issue that won't affect her for another 12 months
She's going to be put to sleep otherwise -- due to a heart issue that won't affect her for another 12 months
February 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Desperately looking for anyone in Scotland to foster a 2 year old female cat named Bambi. Incredibly affectionate and friendly. Indoor-only. Whether temporary (a few weeks) or longer term.
She's going to be put to sleep otherwise -- due to a heart issue that won't affect her for another 12 months
She's going to be put to sleep otherwise -- due to a heart issue that won't affect her for another 12 months
Thread of cool/cute things I got from indie shops & creators 2k26:
February 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Thread of cool/cute things I got from indie shops & creators 2k26:
Also, boys like getting flowers too! And in fact may be extra touched that you thought they would.
As a florist’s daughter, I hate seeing, ‘she doesn’t want flowers’…. meme. I promise you nobody is unhappy to receive a bunch of flowers, be that daffs, tulips or a few picked from the garden any time of the year.
February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Also, boys like getting flowers too! And in fact may be extra touched that you thought they would.
God they really have nothing when they’re going with “Live in fear: Green Party understands how much you love your pets”
What has the Daily Mail got against greyhounds?
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With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
You can catch our podcast on @boldpolitics.bsky.social
With over a million plays a month, watch/listen to Gorton & Denton candidate Hannah Spencer on all streaming platforms now.
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 AM
God they really have nothing when they’re going with “Live in fear: Green Party understands how much you love your pets”
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The talk to your friends app and the witness the horrors app being the same app is not great for the mental health is it
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The talk to your friends app and the witness the horrors app being the same app is not great for the mental health is it
Just started watching The Beauty and he can rest easy, it is incredible, stupid trash
Ryan Murphy Worried All His Worst Ideas Behind Him https://theonion.com/ryan-murphy-worried-all-his-worst-ideas-behind-him/
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Just started watching The Beauty and he can rest easy, it is incredible, stupid trash
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Really proud to be the LGBT+ Trailblazer of the year.
And so proud of the real trailblazers - like my boyfriend - who works in palliative care.
Our NHS workers, our teachers, our cleaners.
The people who keep our country running.
And LGBT+ History month matters. Representation matters.
🌈🏳️⚧️
And so proud of the real trailblazers - like my boyfriend - who works in palliative care.
Our NHS workers, our teachers, our cleaners.
The people who keep our country running.
And LGBT+ History month matters. Representation matters.
🌈🏳️⚧️
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Really proud to be the LGBT+ Trailblazer of the year.
And so proud of the real trailblazers - like my boyfriend - who works in palliative care.
Our NHS workers, our teachers, our cleaners.
The people who keep our country running.
And LGBT+ History month matters. Representation matters.
🌈🏳️⚧️
And so proud of the real trailblazers - like my boyfriend - who works in palliative care.
Our NHS workers, our teachers, our cleaners.
The people who keep our country running.
And LGBT+ History month matters. Representation matters.
🌈🏳️⚧️
This headline made me want to do a The Office style look-to-camera at nothing
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
This headline made me want to do a The Office style look-to-camera at nothing
Made the fatal mistake of looking up my MP's expenses and am now very personally aggrieved that I paid for Danny bloody Kruger to get a new office TV and a £1500 sub to Monday.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Made the fatal mistake of looking up my MP's expenses and am now very personally aggrieved that I paid for Danny bloody Kruger to get a new office TV and a £1500 sub to Monday.com