Alex Luco
@alexluco.bsky.social
Pop singer hiding behind hyperbole 🎤
Debut epic fantasy coming in 2025 ✍️
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Alex Luco
@alexluco.bsky.social
· Jul 18
Consider this a soft launch of my favorite character from Omenwright I: You Cannot Drown A Shadow 🌊📖
Meet Iro! ☺️ This lovable mage sworn to Sea Pillar is sure to capture your heart—& investigate your creepy ocean cult 👀
Art by artkblo (he really gets my characters 🥰🫶)
Meet Iro! ☺️ This lovable mage sworn to Sea Pillar is sure to capture your heart—& investigate your creepy ocean cult 👀
Art by artkblo (he really gets my characters 🥰🫶)
Why are some of us inclined to the speculative in a world built for the rational mind?
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones in our creative journeys? ✍️
I wrote about these and more in my first-ever Substack article ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones in our creative journeys? ✍️
I wrote about these and more in my first-ever Substack article ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
Every time I almost quit writing—and why I'm still doing it
On innate creative inclinations, milestones, and why I haven't given up yet
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Why are some of us inclined to the speculative in a world built for the rational mind?
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones in our creative journeys? ✍️
I wrote about these and more in my first-ever Substack article ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones in our creative journeys? ✍️
I wrote about these and more in my first-ever Substack article ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
What does it mean to be a creative person?
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones and find the strength to keep going?
My first-ever Substack article is live. You might get some insights into my writing journey, too!
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones and find the strength to keep going?
My first-ever Substack article is live. You might get some insights into my writing journey, too!
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What does it mean to be a creative person?
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones and find the strength to keep going?
My first-ever Substack article is live. You might get some insights into my writing journey, too!
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
How can we reframe embarrassing moments as milestones and find the strength to keep going?
My first-ever Substack article is live. You might get some insights into my writing journey, too!
open.substack.com/pub/alexluco...
I feel like authors blocking people who gave them bad reviews is completely reasonable.
Just like bad reviews are fair game, why should an author be expected not to do what it takes to preserve their peace?
Would you rather said author trash talks the reviewer?
Just like bad reviews are fair game, why should an author be expected not to do what it takes to preserve their peace?
Would you rather said author trash talks the reviewer?
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I feel like authors blocking people who gave them bad reviews is completely reasonable.
Just like bad reviews are fair game, why should an author be expected not to do what it takes to preserve their peace?
Would you rather said author trash talks the reviewer?
Just like bad reviews are fair game, why should an author be expected not to do what it takes to preserve their peace?
Would you rather said author trash talks the reviewer?
cr:
📖 The Strength of the Few by James Islington—65% through my ARC. Trying to finish before it comes out next week. Been stalling on finishing this because I don’t want it to end!
📖 The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino. 2 chapters in & loving the immersion.
📖 The Strength of the Few by James Islington—65% through my ARC. Trying to finish before it comes out next week. Been stalling on finishing this because I don’t want it to end!
📖 The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino. 2 chapters in & loving the immersion.
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
cr:
📖 The Strength of the Few by James Islington—65% through my ARC. Trying to finish before it comes out next week. Been stalling on finishing this because I don’t want it to end!
📖 The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino. 2 chapters in & loving the immersion.
📖 The Strength of the Few by James Islington—65% through my ARC. Trying to finish before it comes out next week. Been stalling on finishing this because I don’t want it to end!
📖 The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino. 2 chapters in & loving the immersion.
Reposted by Alex Luco
Yesterday, the ETHOS Kickstarter brought in 58 backers and raised $2,100 of the $3,500 we need to produce this amazing anthology!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Yesterday, the ETHOS Kickstarter brought in 58 backers and raised $2,100 of the $3,500 we need to produce this amazing anthology!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
Reposted by Alex Luco
For those in the US & Canada looking to start Legend of Tal, now's a good time! The ebook is 50% off for the rest of October.
As one reader put it (flatteringly!), what you're getting is "Name of the Wind meets Wheel of Time meets Robin Hobb."
May you enjoy!
#FantasyBooks #booksale
As one reader put it (flatteringly!), what you're getting is "Name of the Wind meets Wheel of Time meets Robin Hobb."
May you enjoy!
#FantasyBooks #booksale
October 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
For those in the US & Canada looking to start Legend of Tal, now's a good time! The ebook is 50% off for the rest of October.
As one reader put it (flatteringly!), what you're getting is "Name of the Wind meets Wheel of Time meets Robin Hobb."
May you enjoy!
#FantasyBooks #booksale
As one reader put it (flatteringly!), what you're getting is "Name of the Wind meets Wheel of Time meets Robin Hobb."
May you enjoy!
#FantasyBooks #booksale
Revision process on You Cannot Drown A Shadow is moving along. It’s so much more work than I expected, especially for the chapters that require full rewrites.
At this point, I’m just having fun with the new stuff I get to add while making sure the continuity lines up 🫶
At this point, I’m just having fun with the new stuff I get to add while making sure the continuity lines up 🫶
October 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Revision process on You Cannot Drown A Shadow is moving along. It’s so much more work than I expected, especially for the chapters that require full rewrites.
At this point, I’m just having fun with the new stuff I get to add while making sure the continuity lines up 🫶
At this point, I’m just having fun with the new stuff I get to add while making sure the continuity lines up 🫶
Reposted by Alex Luco
🎨 New Art Reveal! 🎨
This piece features Tal battling a centaur-ish creature called an ijiraq. I love how she turned out!
At least 3 more artworks still to come for An Emperor's Gamble - stay tuned for the reveals.
🏷️ Art by Anderson Magalhães
#fantasyart #fantasybooks #kickstarter
This piece features Tal battling a centaur-ish creature called an ijiraq. I love how she turned out!
At least 3 more artworks still to come for An Emperor's Gamble - stay tuned for the reveals.
🏷️ Art by Anderson Magalhães
#fantasyart #fantasybooks #kickstarter
September 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🎨 New Art Reveal! 🎨
This piece features Tal battling a centaur-ish creature called an ijiraq. I love how she turned out!
At least 3 more artworks still to come for An Emperor's Gamble - stay tuned for the reveals.
🏷️ Art by Anderson Magalhães
#fantasyart #fantasybooks #kickstarter
This piece features Tal battling a centaur-ish creature called an ijiraq. I love how she turned out!
At least 3 more artworks still to come for An Emperor's Gamble - stay tuned for the reveals.
🏷️ Art by Anderson Magalhães
#fantasyart #fantasybooks #kickstarter
Would any authors care to take a look at a short book blurb (that I intend to go on the back cover) and let me know if it makes sense? 📖
September 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Would any authors care to take a look at a short book blurb (that I intend to go on the back cover) and let me know if it makes sense? 📖
I don’t use this app a ton but whenever I log in and I just see people posting about their books and art, it feels like a breath of fresh air. Seriously considering checking in here more often than the other place
September 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I don’t use this app a ton but whenever I log in and I just see people posting about their books and art, it feels like a breath of fresh air. Seriously considering checking in here more often than the other place
I got tired of zombie stories about a decade ago, but I’d love to see one where the punchline isn’t that *gasp* humans are bad.
I want to see zombies as the real threat. The surviving humans should be there because their cooperation and compassion got them through.
But nope, too optimistic I guess
I want to see zombies as the real threat. The surviving humans should be there because their cooperation and compassion got them through.
But nope, too optimistic I guess
September 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I got tired of zombie stories about a decade ago, but I’d love to see one where the punchline isn’t that *gasp* humans are bad.
I want to see zombies as the real threat. The surviving humans should be there because their cooperation and compassion got them through.
But nope, too optimistic I guess
I want to see zombies as the real threat. The surviving humans should be there because their cooperation and compassion got them through.
But nope, too optimistic I guess
May or may not have booked a tat appointment in LA with my dream artist for late December without having any plans of how to get there yet or what else I’ll do 😅
September 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
May or may not have booked a tat appointment in LA with my dream artist for late December without having any plans of how to get there yet or what else I’ll do 😅
How does one bridge the bottomless chasm between the vivid vision in their head and their writing ability?
September 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
How does one bridge the bottomless chasm between the vivid vision in their head and their writing ability?
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Slots for September and October are available!
Commissions open!
Contact: artduranch@gmail.com
Contact: artduranch@gmail.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Slots for September and October are available!
Reposted by Alex Luco
I just posted the progress shots of this background and a poll over on ko-fi!
Are you interested in commission a bg? For your world building? To use in your own art work?
Please let me know what you think!!
ko-fi.com/polls/Are-yo...
Are you interested in commission a bg? For your world building? To use in your own art work?
Please let me know what you think!!
ko-fi.com/polls/Are-yo...
August 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I just posted the progress shots of this background and a poll over on ko-fi!
Are you interested in commission a bg? For your world building? To use in your own art work?
Please let me know what you think!!
ko-fi.com/polls/Are-yo...
Are you interested in commission a bg? For your world building? To use in your own art work?
Please let me know what you think!!
ko-fi.com/polls/Are-yo...
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ROGUISH RAFFLE! 🚨 I've teamed up with some rebellious authors for this awesome book giveaway.
Get a chance to win 1 of 33 print books being offered from those in the image. I've read several of the stories and can attest to their quality!
Enter through the 🔗 in my bio or below!
#fantasy #books
Get a chance to win 1 of 33 print books being offered from those in the image. I've read several of the stories and can attest to their quality!
Enter through the 🔗 in my bio or below!
#fantasy #books
August 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Draft 2 of You Cannot Drown A Shadow is underway 🌊✍️
Buried hatchets resurrect. Extinguished flames spark again.
Buried hatchets resurrect. Extinguished flames spark again.
August 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Draft 2 of You Cannot Drown A Shadow is underway 🌊✍️
Buried hatchets resurrect. Extinguished flames spark again.
Buried hatchets resurrect. Extinguished flames spark again.
morning reading spot 📚🍵 // draft 2 outline complete ✍️🎉
August 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
morning reading spot 📚🍵 // draft 2 outline complete ✍️🎉
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✨ ART REVEAL ✨
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
August 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
✨ ART REVEAL ✨
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
✨ ART REVEAL ✨
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
August 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
✨ ART REVEAL ✨
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 16
As a member of the secretive order of the Zwe, Jae’s wardrobe varies widely. His everyday uniform consists of a cropped top with a belted hem, pants, & a cloak. He’ll never leave those knives at home! 👀
Concept art by artkblo
#booksky
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 15
Angst. Give him all the angst.
But sometimes he wants bubblegum.
Day 15
Angst. Give him all the angst.
But sometimes he wants bubblegum.
August 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 15
Angst. Give him all the angst.
But sometimes he wants bubblegum.
Day 15
Angst. Give him all the angst.
But sometimes he wants bubblegum.
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 14
Jae would go on vacation as far away as possible where no one knows him. He needs a break 😅
Day 14
Jae would go on vacation as far away as possible where no one knows him. He needs a break 😅
August 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
30 days, 30 facts about my MC 📚
Day 14
Jae would go on vacation as far away as possible where no one knows him. He needs a break 😅
Day 14
Jae would go on vacation as far away as possible where no one knows him. He needs a break 😅
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I have openings in September, November, and December for line editing projects! Also still have time in August to do a novella
For info on my rates and request a consultation on your project, visit my website at the link: www.spacemagepress.com/editing-serv...
#booksky
#writersky
#authorsky
For info on my rates and request a consultation on your project, visit my website at the link: www.spacemagepress.com/editing-serv...
#booksky
#writersky
#authorsky
August 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I have openings in September, November, and December for line editing projects! Also still have time in August to do a novella
For info on my rates and request a consultation on your project, visit my website at the link: www.spacemagepress.com/editing-serv...
#booksky
#writersky
#authorsky
For info on my rates and request a consultation on your project, visit my website at the link: www.spacemagepress.com/editing-serv...
#booksky
#writersky
#authorsky
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‼️ I have two weeks left to make $800 to cover August expenses.
$45 Grabbags/$70 Couple Grabbags are still open,
As well as $15 Fullbody reference sketches and my regular comms!!
Please share with everyone you can! Donations would be greatly appreciated 💗
ko-fi.com/maysar/goal?...
$45 Grabbags/$70 Couple Grabbags are still open,
As well as $15 Fullbody reference sketches and my regular comms!!
Please share with everyone you can! Donations would be greatly appreciated 💗
ko-fi.com/maysar/goal?...
Support Maysar
Support Maysar
ko-fi.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
‼️ I have two weeks left to make $800 to cover August expenses.
$45 Grabbags/$70 Couple Grabbags are still open,
As well as $15 Fullbody reference sketches and my regular comms!!
Please share with everyone you can! Donations would be greatly appreciated 💗
ko-fi.com/maysar/goal?...
$45 Grabbags/$70 Couple Grabbags are still open,
As well as $15 Fullbody reference sketches and my regular comms!!
Please share with everyone you can! Donations would be greatly appreciated 💗
ko-fi.com/maysar/goal?...