Since everyone is migrating here, might as well do a new intro post

Hi, I’m Alex! I write queer fantasy stuff, with my current project guided by @shelleyparkerchan.bsky.social

I’m a librarian, swordfighter, and history nerd with a love for problematic queer characters and deep worldbuilding ❤️ ⚔️

For my fellow Aussie writers - I’m doing a workshop on writing swordfights, duels, and combat! ⚔️

If you want to join a weekend of workshops, honing your writing, AND see real swords, come to the Rainforest Writers Retreat in 2024!!⚔️
💙📚

I woke up this morning questioning if writing is really the path for me, and if it was something I should give up.
Sure enough, first thing I saw was my bookshelf bathed in sunlight, with authors who’ve encouraged me highlighted. My bookshelf is positioned to NEVER see the sun.

Might be a sign?