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Alex Fayle
@alexfayle.bsky.social
Cdn fantasy writer living in the Basque Country. I also love quilting, non-gluten baking.

Neurodivergent with an incurable brain tumour.

I may not have a long time, but I make the most of it.

#Codex
In most houses, people start the Christmas season at home with Mariah Carey.

But in this house we start with @traceythorn.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Mi amiga Sonia Santana (antigua cantante de Olé Olé) ha sacado este nuevo video para promocionar su nuevo show.

Me encanta su interpretación de un clásico.

Cuando traiga el show a España, seguro haré todo lo posible para verlo.
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today, just because, I made #glutenfree oatmeal cookies. And my good deed of the day was to leave the raisins out. I love a nice juicy raisin but most don't.

The recipe is from The Loopy Whisk website.
September 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Even when taken to levels of parody, #transpride is sooooo important especially nowadays.

#poteotravesti
#astenagusia
August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Anyone know this symbol? Apart from being my first tattoo, it has a special meaning in my life.

Do you have any symbols or such that have a special and/or significative meaning in your life?
August 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Lunch at a local winery. Life is food is luxury
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When in London do as all the tourists do... (With style of course!)
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
One of the things I love about the UK: all day breakfasts in the middle of a hip neighbourhood

#BrickLane
July 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It's been 15 years since my first cat (of only two in my adult life) left us.

Killy (aka Killashandra Ree) went at 14 (unfortunately fighting)

Just like the character she was named after, she was sweet as honey when she wanted something and a devil in wheels when irritated.

Still miss her. 😻😻😻
July 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Here you have the physical inspiration for my WIP (The River Inheritance). What's inspiring you today?
July 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
First time I have been to a club concert since getting my brain cancer diagnosis over 18 months ago. For someone who loves dancing, that's like an eternity cut off from my roots.

#HotelMiranda
June 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The high level of political/social hypocrisy and the preference for Art with a capital A make watching #Eurovision a frustrating and upsetting experience.

Bien por el mensaje de RTVE antes de la gala esta noche.
May 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
May 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Brunch in Bordeaux. Gotta love living near the French border.

#madamemoisellesimone
April 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#queerprompts

March Day 21: Free Friday

Aitor is taking a week off to test the limits of his being trapped in the Basque Country by going to Madrid. 😃
March 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 20: character allergies

I won't be so cruel as to give the MC any nature allergies (given that he's a river spirit), but side characters can have food allergies that affect the story line.
March 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 18: fate or destiny in the story

The book wouldn't exist if fate wasn't the central motivator of the plot. It's all about embracing what you can't change.
March 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 17: luck

Due to his half-spirit nature, it seems like Aitor is a very lucky person but it's his genes not external luck.
March 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 16: green with envy

(I called yesterday the 16th - my brain must have wanted to avoid the Ides of March just in case)

The primary antagonist is so full of envy of the MC that she's willing to kill for it
March 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#queerprompts

March Day 16: character with a green thumb

He won't appear much in the first book (as the book is more of a Hero's Journey) but in later books (when the structure shifts to a Heroine's Journey), the chef of the group will discover his love for cooking and growing plants.
March 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 15: colours

Another great prompt! Green is the dominant landscape colour and black for a love interest but no others. Maybe I could assign a pallet to the cast.
March 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 13: side story I loved writing

I've added a few characters that are from a "real housewives of..." style show into my WIP and I think the insanity I could incorporate will be fun.
March 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 12: what would MC do if BFF committed a crime?

Stealing something where no one gets hurt? Likely nothing. A financial crime that affected others? Pressure the friend to make it right. Some sort of intentional violence? Inform the police.
March 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 11: strongest female character

The strongest one is the human woman who is battling with Aitor for control over who gets to be the official river spirit. She may even be called a villain, but she has her reasons.
March 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#queerprompts

March Day 10: would any of my female characters make a good doctor.

No, not even slightly. I am realizing with this month's prompts I am seriously missing positive female characters. Must fix that in this second draft.
March 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM