Alexander Thomas
@alextomauthor.bsky.social
Author, science geek, and part-time baker.
https://www.alexanderthomasauthor.com/
https://www.alexanderthomasauthor.com/
Great to see all the pitches and inspiring manuscripts during yesterday's #QuestPit! Hope you all had as much fun as I did.
Now, back to it: the writing. I mean, after I distract myself with another cup of coffee and liking more amazing pitches.
Stay awesome.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
Now, back to it: the writing. I mean, after I distract myself with another cup of coffee and liking more amazing pitches.
Stay awesome.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
February 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Great to see all the pitches and inspiring manuscripts during yesterday's #QuestPit! Hope you all had as much fun as I did.
Now, back to it: the writing. I mean, after I distract myself with another cup of coffee and liking more amazing pitches.
Stay awesome.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
Now, back to it: the writing. I mean, after I distract myself with another cup of coffee and liking more amazing pitches.
Stay awesome.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
WORLDKEEPERS
Who is chasing Juan Ramirez today?
1. Hungry predators.
2. Ruthless kidnappers.
3. Killer drones.
4. Loan collectors.
And he thought a corporate retreat on a remote planet would be relaxing.
Of course, things are about to get much, much worse…
#QuestPit #SF #W #A #YA
Who is chasing Juan Ramirez today?
1. Hungry predators.
2. Ruthless kidnappers.
3. Killer drones.
4. Loan collectors.
And he thought a corporate retreat on a remote planet would be relaxing.
Of course, things are about to get much, much worse…
#QuestPit #SF #W #A #YA
January 31, 2026 at 9:24 PM
THE PROSECUTOR’S AEGIS
Emilia Leftraro protects her abbey from forbidden magic.
So she won’t fall for an evil warlock, no matter how hot, even if he breaks her out of prison, or if only they together can defeat the unholy creatures invading the country.
Right?
#QuestPit #F #RF #W #A #YA
Emilia Leftraro protects her abbey from forbidden magic.
So she won’t fall for an evil warlock, no matter how hot, even if he breaks her out of prison, or if only they together can defeat the unholy creatures invading the country.
Right?
#QuestPit #F #RF #W #A #YA
January 31, 2026 at 8:12 PM
WORLDKEEPERS
Not all posh corporate retreats on remote planets go to plan. On this one, Juan Ramirez and other employees are chased in the rainforest by wildlife and kidnappers alike.
And ancient hunters within the planet may join the pursuit.
Time to ditch the champagne.
#QuestPit #SF #W #A #YA
Not all posh corporate retreats on remote planets go to plan. On this one, Juan Ramirez and other employees are chased in the rainforest by wildlife and kidnappers alike.
And ancient hunters within the planet may join the pursuit.
Time to ditch the champagne.
#QuestPit #SF #W #A #YA
January 31, 2026 at 5:37 PM
THE PROSECUTOR'S AEGIS
Emilia Leftraro never expected to hide her identity in a performance troupe, acting in a romantic comedy opposite a convicted warlock. Her abbess would be horrified.
But then again, Emilia never expected to be hunted by marauding armies, either.
#QuestPit #F #RF #W #A #YA
Emilia Leftraro never expected to hide her identity in a performance troupe, acting in a romantic comedy opposite a convicted warlock. Her abbess would be horrified.
But then again, Emilia never expected to be hunted by marauding armies, either.
#QuestPit #F #RF #W #A #YA
January 31, 2026 at 5:26 PM
CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS: I need advice for a character.
You're going on a luxury retreat in a remote rainforest. What do you take with you?
Boots: check.
Bags: check.
Sun hat: check.
What else? And how do you make them not just apparel, but STATEMENTS?
#amwriting #writesky #sff #fashion
You're going on a luxury retreat in a remote rainforest. What do you take with you?
Boots: check.
Bags: check.
Sun hat: check.
What else? And how do you make them not just apparel, but STATEMENTS?
#amwriting #writesky #sff #fashion
January 31, 2026 at 3:29 AM
CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS: I need advice for a character.
You're going on a luxury retreat in a remote rainforest. What do you take with you?
Boots: check.
Bags: check.
Sun hat: check.
What else? And how do you make them not just apparel, but STATEMENTS?
#amwriting #writesky #sff #fashion
You're going on a luxury retreat in a remote rainforest. What do you take with you?
Boots: check.
Bags: check.
Sun hat: check.
What else? And how do you make them not just apparel, but STATEMENTS?
#amwriting #writesky #sff #fashion
Reposted by Alexander Thomas
‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
In solidarity with the general strike happening this Friday, we’re postponing this week’s event by ONE day. The event will now take place January 31st on Saturday. This strike is important to the both of us and we would appreciate you joining us.
In solidarity with the general strike happening this Friday, we’re postponing this week’s event by ONE day. The event will now take place January 31st on Saturday. This strike is important to the both of us and we would appreciate you joining us.
January 28, 2026 at 11:53 AM
‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
In solidarity with the general strike happening this Friday, we’re postponing this week’s event by ONE day. The event will now take place January 31st on Saturday. This strike is important to the both of us and we would appreciate you joining us.
In solidarity with the general strike happening this Friday, we’re postponing this week’s event by ONE day. The event will now take place January 31st on Saturday. This strike is important to the both of us and we would appreciate you joining us.
I only had one job today. I was supposed to help my protagonists escape.
Instead, I made things worse. That's kind of my other job.
Cheers to all the authors out there making your characters' lives miserable. See you at #QuestPit tomorrow!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
Instead, I made things worse. That's kind of my other job.
Cheers to all the authors out there making your characters' lives miserable. See you at #QuestPit tomorrow!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
January 30, 2026 at 4:16 AM
I only had one job today. I was supposed to help my protagonists escape.
Instead, I made things worse. That's kind of my other job.
Cheers to all the authors out there making your characters' lives miserable. See you at #QuestPit tomorrow!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
Instead, I made things worse. That's kind of my other job.
Cheers to all the authors out there making your characters' lives miserable. See you at #QuestPit tomorrow!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
Got to the "Bad Guys Close In" part of the plot, and amped up all the baddies. It's getting intense now!
Did I overdo it? I don't see how the protagonists can escape.
But hey, that's a problem for tomorrow me.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
Did I overdo it? I don't see how the protagonists can escape.
But hey, that's a problem for tomorrow me.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Got to the "Bad Guys Close In" part of the plot, and amped up all the baddies. It's getting intense now!
Did I overdo it? I don't see how the protagonists can escape.
But hey, that's a problem for tomorrow me.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
Did I overdo it? I don't see how the protagonists can escape.
But hey, that's a problem for tomorrow me.
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
I've had it up to here so I'm just going to say it:
THE PAST TENSE OF "GLIDE" SHOULD BE "GLID."
Right? I cringe every time I write "glided."
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
THE PAST TENSE OF "GLIDE" SHOULD BE "GLID."
Right? I cringe every time I write "glided."
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
January 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I've had it up to here so I'm just going to say it:
THE PAST TENSE OF "GLIDE" SHOULD BE "GLID."
Right? I cringe every time I write "glided."
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
THE PAST TENSE OF "GLIDE" SHOULD BE "GLID."
Right? I cringe every time I write "glided."
#amwriting #WriteSky #sff
The good news: I'm over 90% of my target word count!
The bad news: I'm going to go over the target word count again :(
I missed my #NaNoWriQ4 goal, but should have the first draft wrapped by by February, and I'll take that.
See y'all at #QuestPit!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
The bad news: I'm going to go over the target word count again :(
I missed my #NaNoWriQ4 goal, but should have the first draft wrapped by by February, and I'll take that.
See y'all at #QuestPit!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
January 26, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The good news: I'm over 90% of my target word count!
The bad news: I'm going to go over the target word count again :(
I missed my #NaNoWriQ4 goal, but should have the first draft wrapped by by February, and I'll take that.
See y'all at #QuestPit!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
The bad news: I'm going to go over the target word count again :(
I missed my #NaNoWriQ4 goal, but should have the first draft wrapped by by February, and I'll take that.
See y'all at #QuestPit!
#amwriting #writesky #sff
Latest #NaNoWriQ4 update: work kicked my butt this week, and I only wrote 2500 words (vs 5000 target). I'm still targeting completion of the first draft by the end of the year! But I'll need some epic writing sessions.
Send cookies and caffeine. #amwriting #sff
Send cookies and caffeine. #amwriting #sff
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Latest #NaNoWriQ4 update: work kicked my butt this week, and I only wrote 2500 words (vs 5000 target). I'm still targeting completion of the first draft by the end of the year! But I'll need some epic writing sessions.
Send cookies and caffeine. #amwriting #sff
Send cookies and caffeine. #amwriting #sff
My #NaNoWriQ4 idea is taking off like wildfire! Thanks to all who support! (both of you)
For my part, good progress so far. I'm projecting to complete on time, unless I write too much, in which case I'm going to slap myself with a wet noodle because I WANT A SHORTER BOOK.
#sff #WritingCommunity
For my part, good progress so far. I'm projecting to complete on time, unless I write too much, in which case I'm going to slap myself with a wet noodle because I WANT A SHORTER BOOK.
#sff #WritingCommunity
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My #NaNoWriQ4 idea is taking off like wildfire! Thanks to all who support! (both of you)
For my part, good progress so far. I'm projecting to complete on time, unless I write too much, in which case I'm going to slap myself with a wet noodle because I WANT A SHORTER BOOK.
#sff #WritingCommunity
For my part, good progress so far. I'm projecting to complete on time, unless I write too much, in which case I'm going to slap myself with a wet noodle because I WANT A SHORTER BOOK.
#sff #WritingCommunity
Got caught up with editing and planning passes. And now...
NEW GOAL: Complete the next book by the end of the year! I call it #NaNoWriQ4. (Like NaNoWriMo, but my day job means writing a book over all of Q4 rather than just November). Who's with me?
#sff #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
NEW GOAL: Complete the next book by the end of the year! I call it #NaNoWriQ4. (Like NaNoWriMo, but my day job means writing a book over all of Q4 rather than just November). Who's with me?
#sff #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
October 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Got caught up with editing and planning passes. And now...
NEW GOAL: Complete the next book by the end of the year! I call it #NaNoWriQ4. (Like NaNoWriMo, but my day job means writing a book over all of Q4 rather than just November). Who's with me?
#sff #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
NEW GOAL: Complete the next book by the end of the year! I call it #NaNoWriQ4. (Like NaNoWriMo, but my day job means writing a book over all of Q4 rather than just November). Who's with me?
#sff #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
I had a long slog through a revision. But suddenly, I'm done! I'm always surprised at how quickly the revision is completed, once the thorniest problems are solved.
On to Beta Readers! They'll tell me if anything I did was actually effective or not :)
#amwriting #sff #romantasy
On to Beta Readers! They'll tell me if anything I did was actually effective or not :)
#amwriting #sff #romantasy
September 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I had a long slog through a revision. But suddenly, I'm done! I'm always surprised at how quickly the revision is completed, once the thorniest problems are solved.
On to Beta Readers! They'll tell me if anything I did was actually effective or not :)
#amwriting #sff #romantasy
On to Beta Readers! They'll tell me if anything I did was actually effective or not :)
#amwriting #sff #romantasy
I re-read Ready Player One over the past few days.
It's #LitRPG, isn't it? Of course it is, but I didn't notice until I read it *after* reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. Then it was blindingly obvious.
Normally I don't read #LitRPG, but those two books were super fun.
#sff #WritingCommunity
It's #LitRPG, isn't it? Of course it is, but I didn't notice until I read it *after* reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. Then it was blindingly obvious.
Normally I don't read #LitRPG, but those two books were super fun.
#sff #WritingCommunity
August 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I re-read Ready Player One over the past few days.
It's #LitRPG, isn't it? Of course it is, but I didn't notice until I read it *after* reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. Then it was blindingly obvious.
Normally I don't read #LitRPG, but those two books were super fun.
#sff #WritingCommunity
It's #LitRPG, isn't it? Of course it is, but I didn't notice until I read it *after* reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. Then it was blindingly obvious.
Normally I don't read #LitRPG, but those two books were super fun.
#sff #WritingCommunity
#pretendpanel 8/2: How much wider do you read compared to what you write?
I mostly read outside of genre! I read in genre occasionally, both for fun and to stay current. But I read a LOT of non-fiction.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I mostly read outside of genre! I read in genre occasionally, both for fun and to stay current. But I read a LOT of non-fiction.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
August 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#pretendpanel 8/2: How much wider do you read compared to what you write?
I mostly read outside of genre! I read in genre occasionally, both for fun and to stay current. But I read a LOT of non-fiction.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
I mostly read outside of genre! I read in genre occasionally, both for fun and to stay current. But I read a LOT of non-fiction.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
Just submitted the first query for my 3rd book!
Maybe a bit early? But remaining edits are small, and this is an agent I love who closes to queries soon.
I've been planning on querying for months, but it's always eye-opening to actually submit. More to polish!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Maybe a bit early? But remaining edits are small, and this is an agent I love who closes to queries soon.
I've been planning on querying for months, but it's always eye-opening to actually submit. More to polish!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
July 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Just submitted the first query for my 3rd book!
Maybe a bit early? But remaining edits are small, and this is an agent I love who closes to queries soon.
I've been planning on querying for months, but it's always eye-opening to actually submit. More to polish!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Maybe a bit early? But remaining edits are small, and this is an agent I love who closes to queries soon.
I've been planning on querying for months, but it's always eye-opening to actually submit. More to polish!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
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Alexander Thomas - Author
Alexander Thomas, author of Princess of Prophecy (fantasy book). Fantasy & Science Fiction author.
www.alexanderthomasauthor.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
July/August newsletter just went out!
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If you'd like to sign up for the emails (very infrequent!) please subscribe to the mailing list on my website:
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#amwriting #sff #WritingCommunity
#WordWeavers 11/7: How is your current WIP going?
Just finished collecting a second round of beta reader feedback! Book feels close now, I'm hoping to query soon.
Good: readers love the pacing, romance, plot.
Bad: not enough empathy with the MC.
Onward to editing!
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
Just finished collecting a second round of beta reader feedback! Book feels close now, I'm hoping to query soon.
Good: readers love the pacing, romance, plot.
Bad: not enough empathy with the MC.
Onward to editing!
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
July 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
#WordWeavers 11/7: How is your current WIP going?
Just finished collecting a second round of beta reader feedback! Book feels close now, I'm hoping to query soon.
Good: readers love the pacing, romance, plot.
Bad: not enough empathy with the MC.
Onward to editing!
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
Just finished collecting a second round of beta reader feedback! Book feels close now, I'm hoping to query soon.
Good: readers love the pacing, romance, plot.
Bad: not enough empathy with the MC.
Onward to editing!
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
#WritersCoffeeClub 6/26. How much of the finished work do you need to have in mind before you start writing?
"I would have written a shorter letter, but I didn't have time."
I want to write shorter books. And I've discovered that requires more planning. Egads!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
"I would have written a shorter letter, but I didn't have time."
I want to write shorter books. And I've discovered that requires more planning. Egads!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
June 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub 6/26. How much of the finished work do you need to have in mind before you start writing?
"I would have written a shorter letter, but I didn't have time."
I want to write shorter books. And I've discovered that requires more planning. Egads!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
"I would have written a shorter letter, but I didn't have time."
I want to write shorter books. And I've discovered that requires more planning. Egads!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
#WritersCoffeeClub 24/6: Do your characters value being well-dressed?
When I first started, readers complained I never described clothes. That got me thinking.
So my first book introduces a fashion-obsessed barbarian. In my latest book, a tailor helps save the day.
#amwriting #writingcommunity
When I first started, readers complained I never described clothes. That got me thinking.
So my first book introduces a fashion-obsessed barbarian. In my latest book, a tailor helps save the day.
#amwriting #writingcommunity
June 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#WritersCoffeeClub 24/6: Do your characters value being well-dressed?
When I first started, readers complained I never described clothes. That got me thinking.
So my first book introduces a fashion-obsessed barbarian. In my latest book, a tailor helps save the day.
#amwriting #writingcommunity
When I first started, readers complained I never described clothes. That got me thinking.
So my first book introduces a fashion-obsessed barbarian. In my latest book, a tailor helps save the day.
#amwriting #writingcommunity
Heat wave here in the PNW!
At the moment I'm editing a novel about a protagonist who leaves the heat for a heist in snow and ice.
Writing about the cold does help ride out the heatwave!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
At the moment I'm editing a novel about a protagonist who leaves the heat for a heist in snow and ice.
Writing about the cold does help ride out the heatwave!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
June 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Heat wave here in the PNW!
At the moment I'm editing a novel about a protagonist who leaves the heat for a heist in snow and ice.
Writing about the cold does help ride out the heatwave!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
At the moment I'm editing a novel about a protagonist who leaves the heat for a heist in snow and ice.
Writing about the cold does help ride out the heatwave!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Writers: what do you call it when you finally find the perfect word to express a concept, but you can't use it because it doesn't match how the character talks?
Besides "annoying."
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Besides "annoying."
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
June 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Writers: what do you call it when you finally find the perfect word to express a concept, but you can't use it because it doesn't match how the character talks?
Besides "annoying."
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Besides "annoying."
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
Editing passes are INTERMINABLE. Always another thing to fix, always more beta feedback to consider. After a day on edits the to-do list is LONGER, and then...
...suddenly, it's done! Wow. Took a while, but the 2nd draft is now in the hands of Beta Readers. Whew!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
...suddenly, it's done! Wow. Took a while, but the 2nd draft is now in the hands of Beta Readers. Whew!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
June 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Editing passes are INTERMINABLE. Always another thing to fix, always more beta feedback to consider. After a day on edits the to-do list is LONGER, and then...
...suddenly, it's done! Wow. Took a while, but the 2nd draft is now in the hands of Beta Readers. Whew!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity
...suddenly, it's done! Wow. Took a while, but the 2nd draft is now in the hands of Beta Readers. Whew!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity