Jen
@arieswriting.com
🇨🇦 Vancouver-based author of coming-of-age fiction. I tend to set everything in the past because *gestures wildly*. Chronically ill, neurodivergent, ace, obsessed with cats.
http://www.arieswriting.com
http://www.arieswriting.com
Pinned
Jen
@arieswriting.com
· Nov 18
My Books - www.arieswriting.com
Self Publishing for Canadians - www.books2read.com/selfpub
Sin City (#1) - www.books2read.com/sincity
The Dead Woman (#2) - www.books2read.com/thedeadwoman
Bayou Bound (#3) - www.books2read.com/bayoubound
The Final Cut - www.books2read.com/thefinalcut
Self Publishing for Canadians - www.books2read.com/selfpub
Sin City (#1) - www.books2read.com/sincity
The Dead Woman (#2) - www.books2read.com/thedeadwoman
Bayou Bound (#3) - www.books2read.com/bayoubound
The Final Cut - www.books2read.com/thefinalcut
It is SO good.
This is another reminder for you to watch North of North. (I think it’s on Netflix in the US?)
the story is good and also, come on, these absolute looks
December 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It is SO good.
Reposted by Jen
This letter pretends it is reasonable and obvious but ultimately is an attempt to excuse a dozen or more ways of letting anti-human, pro-techlord, environment-destroying septic AI into our industry, organizations and processes. But there just isn’t an ethical use of generative AI, full stop.
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community on AI
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
file770.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This letter pretends it is reasonable and obvious but ultimately is an attempt to excuse a dozen or more ways of letting anti-human, pro-techlord, environment-destroying septic AI into our industry, organizations and processes. But there just isn’t an ethical use of generative AI, full stop.
Annette Dionne died on Christmas Eve. She was the last of the Dionne quintuplets.
December 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Annette Dionne died on Christmas Eve. She was the last of the Dionne quintuplets.
On hold with Vanilla Prepaid because of a card issue. 48 mins wait time. No call back option. Last time update 5 minute wait time. It just updated and said 20 fucking minutes!?!
December 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
On hold with Vanilla Prepaid because of a card issue. 48 mins wait time. No call back option. Last time update 5 minute wait time. It just updated and said 20 fucking minutes!?!
Reposted by Jen
Knives Out but the murder happens on a BC Ferry that Benoit Blanc is already on and the boat can’t dock until he solves the crime
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
December 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Knives Out but the murder happens on a BC Ferry that Benoit Blanc is already on and the boat can’t dock until he solves the crime
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
In this scenario some people are headed to a retreat on a Gulf Island, there’s a high school sports team on board, and the car alarms never stop
Reading a "true crime" book right now where the author has essentially written fiction about the victims and killings. I am so sick of this trend with newer crime writers. I want the fucking facts, not some fictional reenactment of what the author thinks happened.
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Reading a "true crime" book right now where the author has essentially written fiction about the victims and killings. I am so sick of this trend with newer crime writers. I want the fucking facts, not some fictional reenactment of what the author thinks happened.
Got a couple books - Staying Gold: Oral History of The Outsiders and V6A: Writing From Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
December 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Got a couple books - Staying Gold: Oral History of The Outsiders and V6A: Writing From Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Okay, I'm really glad I stuck with it!
Started The House in the Cerulean Sea. I'm not a big fantasy reader (2-3% of my reading), and I'm not sure if I should keep going. He just left for the Parnassus orphanage.
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
December 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Okay, I'm really glad I stuck with it!
I'm trying to come up with some ideas for resolutions that will be easy enough to achieve that I'll feel accomplished which will make me want to achieve some of the more in-depth ones.
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I'm trying to come up with some ideas for resolutions that will be easy enough to achieve that I'll feel accomplished which will make me want to achieve some of the more in-depth ones.
Realized I'm less likely to read self published books right now (I know, I am one) - because I'm going to be wondering if they're written by AI.
At least when I pick up a Stephen King book I know he wrote it with his own brain.
I'm hoping it becomes a requirement to disclose if AI is involved.
At least when I pick up a Stephen King book I know he wrote it with his own brain.
I'm hoping it becomes a requirement to disclose if AI is involved.
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Realized I'm less likely to read self published books right now (I know, I am one) - because I'm going to be wondering if they're written by AI.
At least when I pick up a Stephen King book I know he wrote it with his own brain.
I'm hoping it becomes a requirement to disclose if AI is involved.
At least when I pick up a Stephen King book I know he wrote it with his own brain.
I'm hoping it becomes a requirement to disclose if AI is involved.
Mark II cars are SO loud. Least favourite Skytrain model.
#TransLink is now planning to fully gradually retire the entire fleet of Mark II #SkyTrain cars that went into service in the early 2000s and before the Olympics.
Order options for more new Mark V trains will be exercised in 2026. #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/sk...
Order options for more new Mark V trains will be exercised in 2026. #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/sk...
SkyTrain's entire fleet of Mark II train cars is set for retirement | Urbanized
TransLink will retire the entire fleet of Mark II SkyTrain cars in the 2030s, with an order for more Mark V trains set to be made in 2026.
dailyhive.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Mark II cars are SO loud. Least favourite Skytrain model.
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?
Who's coming to save you?
December 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?
Who's coming to save you?
Went to the Shipyards Christmas Market and got a grilled cheese and some mini doughnuts. Then it got too peopley and I came home.
December 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Went to the Shipyards Christmas Market and got a grilled cheese and some mini doughnuts. Then it got too peopley and I came home.
I've gotten so sucked in to following other peoples' schedules. My dinner will be ready in 20 mins. Despite the fact that I'm not hungry and didn't need to cook it this early. But I'm doing it because schedule.
December 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I've gotten so sucked in to following other peoples' schedules. My dinner will be ready in 20 mins. Despite the fact that I'm not hungry and didn't need to cook it this early. But I'm doing it because schedule.
Spending my solstice making cookies, watching movies and lounging in many blankets.
December 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Spending my solstice making cookies, watching movies and lounging in many blankets.
Started The House in the Cerulean Sea. I'm not a big fantasy reader (2-3% of my reading), and I'm not sure if I should keep going. He just left for the Parnassus orphanage.
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
December 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Started The House in the Cerulean Sea. I'm not a big fantasy reader (2-3% of my reading), and I'm not sure if I should keep going. He just left for the Parnassus orphanage.
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
It has amazing reviews, but so far I'm struggling. Do I just need to keep going or what? #Books #AmReading #Reading
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
I highly recommend Waterfox for anyone thinking of leaving Firefox. I had tried Librewolf, Brave and other browsers, but Waterfox is nearly identical to FF (it's a fork) but with better main features. It's so fast and light and doesn't drain my battery. Import was very easy.
December 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I highly recommend Waterfox for anyone thinking of leaving Firefox. I had tried Librewolf, Brave and other browsers, but Waterfox is nearly identical to FF (it's a fork) but with better main features. It's so fast and light and doesn't drain my battery. Import was very easy.
Since the cat passed I’ve barely taken any photos. I’d say 80% of my roll was pictures of him.
December 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Since the cat passed I’ve barely taken any photos. I’d say 80% of my roll was pictures of him.
Why do I have my TV set at 10-12 for volume, but everything on Crave is at ear splitting decibels at that level? I need it at 4-5 to watch Crave. WTF?
December 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Why do I have my TV set at 10-12 for volume, but everything on Crave is at ear splitting decibels at that level? I need it at 4-5 to watch Crave. WTF?
Just popped some shortbread with jam centres in the middle. Used Bonne Maman strawberry, raspberry, and peach mango.
December 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just popped some shortbread with jam centres in the middle. Used Bonne Maman strawberry, raspberry, and peach mango.
Had to go out and cover my garlic planter box because there were literal puddles in it. It's been raining so hard for so long that the soil is pretty much soup. Thinking I should throw some life preservers in there for the seed garlic to grab onto.
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Had to go out and cover my garlic planter box because there were literal puddles in it. It's been raining so hard for so long that the soil is pretty much soup. Thinking I should throw some life preservers in there for the seed garlic to grab onto.
My WIP #AwesomeCharacters are in foster care, so Joy would spend Christmas with her twin sister, Libby, and their roommate, Angel. She'd also sneak in a visit to her best friend/boyfriend Cal, probably at a sleazy motel because he's mostly homeless.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
I've got holidays soon, which got me thinking: who would your characters choose to spend their holidays with?
Friends, family, a lover, a combination of these?
Would they want a large gathering or small?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
I've got holidays soon, which got me thinking: who would your characters choose to spend their holidays with?
Friends, family, a lover, a combination of these?
Would they want a large gathering or small?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My WIP #AwesomeCharacters are in foster care, so Joy would spend Christmas with her twin sister, Libby, and their roommate, Angel. She'd also sneak in a visit to her best friend/boyfriend Cal, probably at a sleazy motel because he's mostly homeless.
Oh, *now* you care about affordability? Not when you were running Save On Foods?
Former grocery exec. mulling political run cites affordability, public safety as key issues
Former grocery exec. mulling political run cites affordability, public safety as key issues
As the B.C. Conservative Party prepares to search for a new leader, a recently retired grocery executive says affordability, public safety and health care are the key issues behind his leadership aspirations.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Oh, *now* you care about affordability? Not when you were running Save On Foods?
Didn’t sleep much last night because of the wind and rain. I am shocked we still have power.
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Didn’t sleep much last night because of the wind and rain. I am shocked we still have power.