Addison Smith (Addi)
@addi.social
Ace author of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror.
Would rather be a fish. 🐠
Fiction in Escape Pod, Fantasy Mag, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and others. Codex member and professional amateur.
Would rather be a fish. 🐠
Fiction in Escape Pod, Fantasy Mag, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and others. Codex member and professional amateur.
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Did you know phones don’t take 8 hours to charge? Apparently if you spend $20 on a block instead of using whatever random block you got with your electric razor or in a box of Frosted Flakes it takes like 45 minutes. O.o
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Did you know phones don’t take 8 hours to charge? Apparently if you spend $20 on a block instead of using whatever random block you got with your electric razor or in a box of Frosted Flakes it takes like 45 minutes. O.o
Best of luck to my fellow upstate New Yorkers. It’s rough out there.
December 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Best of luck to my fellow upstate New Yorkers. It’s rough out there.
Seconded.
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice in Chains.
December 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Seconded.
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I’ve been sending stories to @fantasymagazine.bsky.social for years and today is the day I finally have a story out with them!
Wicked proud of this little post apocalyptic haunted highway tale :)
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Wicked proud of this little post apocalyptic haunted highway tale :)
psychopomp.com/fantasy/issu...
When You Hit the Poison Ivy Thicket, You’ve Gone Too Far - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
The Wandering Woman of 95 paced in slow circles across the four-lane highway, translucent dress billowing about her, long hair a mess of twigs and leaves, also translucent, also dead.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I’ve been sending stories to @fantasymagazine.bsky.social for years and today is the day I finally have a story out with them!
Wicked proud of this little post apocalyptic haunted highway tale :)
psychopomp.com/fantasy/issu...
Wicked proud of this little post apocalyptic haunted highway tale :)
psychopomp.com/fantasy/issu...
It's 7:15 pm and I just decided what today's focus is! To be clear, I'm normally asleep by 8. But I'm going to try to pound out a weird short story tonight instead of sleep! Wish me luck! There will be tentacles.
December 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It's 7:15 pm and I just decided what today's focus is! To be clear, I'm normally asleep by 8. But I'm going to try to pound out a weird short story tonight instead of sleep! Wish me luck! There will be tentacles.
Hot Take about Content on Bluesky:
I am completely asexual with no interest in sex beyond that I think it's gross, and I love writing about gross things. And I LOVE how horny y'all are. I might not understand, but it fills me with joy. I love your art and your self expression. Keep it up, folks.
I am completely asexual with no interest in sex beyond that I think it's gross, and I love writing about gross things. And I LOVE how horny y'all are. I might not understand, but it fills me with joy. I love your art and your self expression. Keep it up, folks.
December 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hot Take about Content on Bluesky:
I am completely asexual with no interest in sex beyond that I think it's gross, and I love writing about gross things. And I LOVE how horny y'all are. I might not understand, but it fills me with joy. I love your art and your self expression. Keep it up, folks.
I am completely asexual with no interest in sex beyond that I think it's gross, and I love writing about gross things. And I LOVE how horny y'all are. I might not understand, but it fills me with joy. I love your art and your self expression. Keep it up, folks.
Concept: Swapping half-finished stories with friends, with the understanding that you will each finish each other's story and share authorship. I have so many novellas that are sitting at 10-15k and I just haven't finished. D:
December 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Concept: Swapping half-finished stories with friends, with the understanding that you will each finish each other's story and share authorship. I have so many novellas that are sitting at 10-15k and I just haven't finished. D:
You ever feel like in the equation of FAFO you are in the FO part for a FA you must have done in a past life?
December 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You ever feel like in the equation of FAFO you are in the FO part for a FA you must have done in a past life?
If ever you’re feeling blue, just remember that garlic bread is like $3 a loaf and you could make that happen right now.
December 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If ever you’re feeling blue, just remember that garlic bread is like $3 a loaf and you could make that happen right now.
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me: I'd like a portable speaker with no mic, camera, or AI that has 24 hours of battery time and a battery indicator light.
speakers: WATERPROOF TO 40 FEET FOR EXTREME PARTYING
me: No, I--
speakers: RAINBOW LIGHT SHOW FOR MAX PARTYING
me: There's no party--
speakers: THE BASS WILL KILL YOUR GRANDMA
speakers: WATERPROOF TO 40 FEET FOR EXTREME PARTYING
me: No, I--
speakers: RAINBOW LIGHT SHOW FOR MAX PARTYING
me: There's no party--
speakers: THE BASS WILL KILL YOUR GRANDMA
December 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
me: I'd like a portable speaker with no mic, camera, or AI that has 24 hours of battery time and a battery indicator light.
speakers: WATERPROOF TO 40 FEET FOR EXTREME PARTYING
me: No, I--
speakers: RAINBOW LIGHT SHOW FOR MAX PARTYING
me: There's no party--
speakers: THE BASS WILL KILL YOUR GRANDMA
speakers: WATERPROOF TO 40 FEET FOR EXTREME PARTYING
me: No, I--
speakers: RAINBOW LIGHT SHOW FOR MAX PARTYING
me: There's no party--
speakers: THE BASS WILL KILL YOUR GRANDMA
I'm tired of being surprised by news, so I just went ahead and predicted the publishing news for the next year, month by month.
1/13
1/13
December 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm tired of being surprised by news, so I just went ahead and predicted the publishing news for the next year, month by month.
1/13
1/13
Which starter would you choose? Yes, you do have to take one.
Art by David Szigalyi
Art by David Szigalyi
December 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Which starter would you choose? Yes, you do have to take one.
Art by David Szigalyi
Art by David Szigalyi
Reposted by Addison Smith (Addi)
Thanks!
Folks can see my bio for books to buy if they like, but this one's FREE. A Ligotti tribute compilation with several brilliant authors! Includes my story JAR OF ARMS.
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Folks can see my bio for books to buy if they like, but this one's FREE. A Ligotti tribute compilation with several brilliant authors! Includes my story JAR OF ARMS.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks!
Folks can see my bio for books to buy if they like, but this one's FREE. A Ligotti tribute compilation with several brilliant authors! Includes my story JAR OF ARMS.
dl.bookfunnel.com/zum1k2dg9b
Folks can see my bio for books to buy if they like, but this one's FREE. A Ligotti tribute compilation with several brilliant authors! Includes my story JAR OF ARMS.
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“Your protagonist must be an active force.“
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Your protagonist must be an active force.“
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
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Man's in dire straits atm, I have a bill that needs to be paid *tomorrow* with the consquences looking mad, and it just looks like i ain't getting paid in time.
So if you're looking to get some art drawn, pls consider my services today. currently 15% til the end of the year!
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So if you're looking to get some art drawn, pls consider my services today. currently 15% til the end of the year!
vgen.co/InazumaSosa
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December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Man's in dire straits atm, I have a bill that needs to be paid *tomorrow* with the consquences looking mad, and it just looks like i ain't getting paid in time.
So if you're looking to get some art drawn, pls consider my services today. currently 15% til the end of the year!
vgen.co/InazumaSosa
So if you're looking to get some art drawn, pls consider my services today. currently 15% til the end of the year!
vgen.co/InazumaSosa
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I would be proud to be on the quoted person's labels.
Generative AI is a cancer upon the creative arts, cannibalizing them and producing 18% gray slop. It cannot wander, it cannot wonder.
And it does this wondrous sewage at a high cost.
Generative AI is a cancer upon the creative arts, cannibalizing them and producing 18% gray slop. It cannot wander, it cannot wonder.
And it does this wondrous sewage at a high cost.
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I would be proud to be on the quoted person's labels.
Generative AI is a cancer upon the creative arts, cannibalizing them and producing 18% gray slop. It cannot wander, it cannot wonder.
And it does this wondrous sewage at a high cost.
Generative AI is a cancer upon the creative arts, cannibalizing them and producing 18% gray slop. It cannot wander, it cannot wonder.
And it does this wondrous sewage at a high cost.
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addi.social
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addi.social
December 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🌟 Open for Book Cover Designs! 🌟
Ebook Only - $50
Ebook and Print - $100
Add-Ons
Audiobook Covers
Social Media Graphics
Bookmarks
Multi-Book Projects welcome! Discounts for large orders!
addi.social
Ebook Only - $50
Ebook and Print - $100
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Audiobook Covers
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Bookmarks
Multi-Book Projects welcome! Discounts for large orders!
addi.social
I'm in a cafe. I AM AT AN ACTUAL CAFE. And I have my earbuds in with Cafe Sounds playing to help focus.
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I'm in a cafe. I AM AT AN ACTUAL CAFE. And I have my earbuds in with Cafe Sounds playing to help focus.
If you ever self-publish anything, you learn what an Amazon ranking of 2,000,000+ actually means. And then you see the rankings for your favorite indie authors and feel sad and hate the system.
December 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you ever self-publish anything, you learn what an Amazon ranking of 2,000,000+ actually means. And then you see the rankings for your favorite indie authors and feel sad and hate the system.
I like to imagine Santa Claus, instead of belting a hearty Ho Ho Ho!, instead doing his best rendition of the intro to Blue Foundation's "Eyes on Fire."
Hoa-hoa-hoa-hooo
Hoa-hoa-hoa-hooo
December 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I like to imagine Santa Claus, instead of belting a hearty Ho Ho Ho!, instead doing his best rendition of the intro to Blue Foundation's "Eyes on Fire."
Hoa-hoa-hoa-hooo
Hoa-hoa-hoa-hooo
Had a great year of reading in 2025! Some of my favorite books were:
1. Oh crud
2. I forgot to track
3. I’m so bad at this
4. Why can’t I get my life together
5. Of Monsters and Mainframes
1. Oh crud
2. I forgot to track
3. I’m so bad at this
4. Why can’t I get my life together
5. Of Monsters and Mainframes
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Had a great year of reading in 2025! Some of my favorite books were:
1. Oh crud
2. I forgot to track
3. I’m so bad at this
4. Why can’t I get my life together
5. Of Monsters and Mainframes
1. Oh crud
2. I forgot to track
3. I’m so bad at this
4. Why can’t I get my life together
5. Of Monsters and Mainframes
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The contract is signed! I’ll have a story forthcoming in Ghoulish Tales from @ghoulish.bsky.social!
Huge thank you to @interrobangbus.bsky.social for believing in this story!! 🥰
Huge thank you to @interrobangbus.bsky.social for believing in this story!! 🥰
December 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The contract is signed! I’ll have a story forthcoming in Ghoulish Tales from @ghoulish.bsky.social!
Huge thank you to @interrobangbus.bsky.social for believing in this story!! 🥰
Huge thank you to @interrobangbus.bsky.social for believing in this story!! 🥰
Omg I just read @cjtavares.bsky.social story, “Ghosts of Summer” in Apex 151. Fantastic and haunting. The longing and sensation of it was wonderful. Like, damn.
December 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Omg I just read @cjtavares.bsky.social story, “Ghosts of Summer” in Apex 151. Fantastic and haunting. The longing and sensation of it was wonderful. Like, damn.