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.
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.
How do you organize your thriller books? Do you sort them by author, series, sub-genre, color, or something else? 📚
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
How do you organize your thriller books? Do you sort them by author, series, sub-genre, color, or something else? 📚
A girl I used to date a long time ago, who liked to cosplay as a mermaid, once told me: "What do you think about my seashells?"
I said: "Well, D shells would have been too big."
Our relationship didn't last long after that. #joke #writingcommunity
I said: "Well, D shells would have been too big."
Our relationship didn't last long after that. #joke #writingcommunity
January 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A girl I used to date a long time ago, who liked to cosplay as a mermaid, once told me: "What do you think about my seashells?"
I said: "Well, D shells would have been too big."
Our relationship didn't last long after that. #joke #writingcommunity
I said: "Well, D shells would have been too big."
Our relationship didn't last long after that. #joke #writingcommunity
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
January 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, here's a #writing prompt for you:
My muse when I dismiss an erudite pun and go for the fart joke instead.
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
My muse when I dismiss an erudite pun and go for the fart joke instead.
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 1:00 PM
From my non-AI prompt generator, which is obviously glitching, here's a little writing challenge: How does the story end?