Ian Lahey
@ilahey.com
Author of sci fi and fantasy humor.
Hate your job? Relax: one day robots will take it and be miserable for you.
ilahey.com
I have no idea what to do with your DMs.
Hate your job? Relax: one day robots will take it and be miserable for you.
ilahey.com
I have no idea what to do with your DMs.
#OnThisDay in history: In 1963, Irwin McLean, Northern Irish biologist and academic was born.
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
#OnThisDay in history: In 1963, Irwin McLean, Northern Irish biologist and academic was born.
Believe in the power of stories. They're the soul of society.
January 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Believe in the power of stories. They're the soul of society.
Brazzo the Magnificent muttered some words, and a portrait of him and his assistant, as they were posing in that moment, appeared in front of them.
"What's that?" the assistant asked.
"I call it 'spelfie'." #humour #writingcommunity #pun
"What's that?" the assistant asked.
"I call it 'spelfie'." #humour #writingcommunity #pun
January 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Brazzo the Magnificent muttered some words, and a portrait of him and his assistant, as they were posing in that moment, appeared in front of them.
"What's that?" the assistant asked.
"I call it 'spelfie'." #humour #writingcommunity #pun
"What's that?" the assistant asked.
"I call it 'spelfie'." #humour #writingcommunity #pun
When your wife gave you a haircut but you're happy because you saved a whopping $5.
January 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
When your wife gave you a haircut but you're happy because you saved a whopping $5.
If you're utterly useless, you may be a work of art.
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
If you're utterly useless, you may be a work of art.
My other account is an infamous anti-fascist rebel rogue account. If I ever get arrested, at least my books will be famous.
January 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM
My other account is an infamous anti-fascist rebel rogue account. If I ever get arrested, at least my books will be famous.
"Fantasy is the only canvas large enough for me to paint on." - from The Belgariad by David Eddings
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"Fantasy is the only canvas large enough for me to paint on." - from The Belgariad by David Eddings
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1790.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1790.
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1790.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1790.
So happy to see I'm not the only one doom-scrolling while waiting for someone to interact with my posts.
January 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
So happy to see I'm not the only one doom-scrolling while waiting for someone to interact with my posts.
From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
"Mr. Lahey brings his own voice to the mix. One that is by turns capable of subtle digs at academia and outright Hill-esque slapstick." - from a review for 'To Cipher and to Sing', by author Ian Lahey
January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"Mr. Lahey brings his own voice to the mix. One that is by turns capable of subtle digs at academia and outright Hill-esque slapstick." - from a review for 'To Cipher and to Sing', by author Ian Lahey
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
Do you want to write the next great time-traveling sci-fi novel? Here's a cool guide:
https://ilahey.com/2019/06/15/the-ten-rules-of-time-travel/
https://ilahey.com/2019/06/15/the-ten-rules-of-time-travel/
January 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Do you want to write the next great time-traveling sci-fi novel? Here's a cool guide:
https://ilahey.com/2019/06/15/the-ten-rules-of-time-travel/
https://ilahey.com/2019/06/15/the-ten-rules-of-time-travel/
Instead of the usual "Man vs. Machine" story, how about one where man and machine try to solve a case that even the world's most powerful AI can't crack?
http://getbook.at/2C2S
http://getbook.at/2C2S
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Instead of the usual "Man vs. Machine" story, how about one where man and machine try to solve a case that even the world's most powerful AI can't crack?
http://getbook.at/2C2S
http://getbook.at/2C2S
Happy International Programmers' Day!
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Happy International Programmers' Day!
Pope Pius V is elected.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1566.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1566.
January 7, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Pope Pius V is elected.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1566.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1566.
Fun fact:
In Italy, when digging the foundation for a new building it is pretty common to encounter archeological findings. Many Italians keep it a secret though, to avoid delaying the building process (often by years) until archeologists will have cleaned up the area. #Italy
In Italy, when digging the foundation for a new building it is pretty common to encounter archeological findings. Many Italians keep it a secret though, to avoid delaying the building process (often by years) until archeologists will have cleaned up the area. #Italy
January 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Fun fact:
In Italy, when digging the foundation for a new building it is pretty common to encounter archeological findings. Many Italians keep it a secret though, to avoid delaying the building process (often by years) until archeologists will have cleaned up the area. #Italy
In Italy, when digging the foundation for a new building it is pretty common to encounter archeological findings. Many Italians keep it a secret though, to avoid delaying the building process (often by years) until archeologists will have cleaned up the area. #Italy
From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?
Me: "Okay that's everything in the dishwasher."
*presses start and turns around*
Teaspoon: "You're not gonna believe this."
*presses start and turns around*
Teaspoon: "You're not gonna believe this."
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Me: "Okay that's everything in the dishwasher."
*presses start and turns around*
Teaspoon: "You're not gonna believe this."
*presses start and turns around*
Teaspoon: "You're not gonna believe this."
If you love short stories with a dash of humor, you'll enjoy 9by2 by D.J. and Ian Lahey. From medieval headaches to unexpected dragons, this anthology will keep you entertained.
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
If you love short stories with a dash of humor, you'll enjoy 9by2 by D.J. and Ian Lahey. From medieval headaches to unexpected dragons, this anthology will keep you entertained.