A.S. MacKenzie
@asmackenzie.bsky.social
Writer, reader, cooker, builder, maker, gamer, and geek…er?
http://asmackenzie.com
Long Walk Back / Unwelcome Space & Other Stories / Hit Then Run / Ice Where There Was None / and other assorted ramblings
http://asmackenzie.com
Long Walk Back / Unwelcome Space & Other Stories / Hit Then Run / Ice Where There Was None / and other assorted ramblings
Pinned
a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
ALT: a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
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Me, getting grad degree: “they just want 4 pages, that’s it? I’ll bang that out the night before.”
Me, writing my horror stories:
Me, writing my horror stories:
“Inside you are two wolves…”
My wolves:
My wolves:
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“Inside you are two wolves…”
My wolves:
My wolves:
There’s belief that when people reach a certain age, their lives are often less exciting.
Well, today I had a red-breasted nuthatch AND a chestnut-backed chickadee fight over my birdfeeder while I stood two feet away waiting for one of dogs to finish their business.
So…I think we’re owed an apology.
Well, today I had a red-breasted nuthatch AND a chestnut-backed chickadee fight over my birdfeeder while I stood two feet away waiting for one of dogs to finish their business.
So…I think we’re owed an apology.
August 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
There’s belief that when people reach a certain age, their lives are often less exciting.
Well, today I had a red-breasted nuthatch AND a chestnut-backed chickadee fight over my birdfeeder while I stood two feet away waiting for one of dogs to finish their business.
So…I think we’re owed an apology.
Well, today I had a red-breasted nuthatch AND a chestnut-backed chickadee fight over my birdfeeder while I stood two feet away waiting for one of dogs to finish their business.
So…I think we’re owed an apology.
Haven’t posted in a while, but in case there’s confusion on where I stand:
I really think we need to normalize guttural yelling “shut the f*ck up, you racist asshole” every time someone says “illegals” or “aliens” or really any idiotic, hateful MAGA phrase!
I really think we need to normalize guttural yelling “shut the f*ck up, you racist asshole” every time someone says “illegals” or “aliens” or really any idiotic, hateful MAGA phrase!
June 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Haven’t posted in a while, but in case there’s confusion on where I stand:
I really think we need to normalize guttural yelling “shut the f*ck up, you racist asshole” every time someone says “illegals” or “aliens” or really any idiotic, hateful MAGA phrase!
I really think we need to normalize guttural yelling “shut the f*ck up, you racist asshole” every time someone says “illegals” or “aliens” or really any idiotic, hateful MAGA phrase!
I typically don’t like to engage in these nostalgia memes because they’re usually thinly veiled insults at current generations, but I gotta say this one was pretty accurate. I remember doing this exact drill in 1985.
I’m very happy to see times have changed.
I’m very happy to see times have changed.
April 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I typically don’t like to engage in these nostalgia memes because they’re usually thinly veiled insults at current generations, but I gotta say this one was pretty accurate. I remember doing this exact drill in 1985.
I’m very happy to see times have changed.
I’m very happy to see times have changed.
It’s tragic that the US is being systematically destroyed by the literal dumbest of us. Like this should be a tv show with a laugh track on Friday night on NBC.
“I’m going to put tariffs on the penguin island.”
*laugh track*
Zany assistant, “Emperor penguins got it coming to ‘em!”
*laugh track*
“I’m going to put tariffs on the penguin island.”
*laugh track*
Zany assistant, “Emperor penguins got it coming to ‘em!”
*laugh track*
April 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
It’s tragic that the US is being systematically destroyed by the literal dumbest of us. Like this should be a tv show with a laugh track on Friday night on NBC.
“I’m going to put tariffs on the penguin island.”
*laugh track*
Zany assistant, “Emperor penguins got it coming to ‘em!”
*laugh track*
“I’m going to put tariffs on the penguin island.”
*laugh track*
Zany assistant, “Emperor penguins got it coming to ‘em!”
*laugh track*
Can’t tell you how glad I am to be here.
🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp
🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp
During this crisis, we must act with purpose and force. My government will fight U.S. tariffs, protect Canadian workers and industries, and build the strongest economy in the G7.
April 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Can’t tell you how glad I am to be here.
🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp
🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp
It’s so awesome that the guy in charge of health for a nation is using his vast knowledge of forwarded emails from everyone’s aunt about poison in envelope glue and how body toxins can be pulled out of your feet, instead of verified and validated medical knowledge.
RFK Jr says kids should not be around cell phones because radiation from them will cause neurological damage and cancer.
March 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It’s so awesome that the guy in charge of health for a nation is using his vast knowledge of forwarded emails from everyone’s aunt about poison in envelope glue and how body toxins can be pulled out of your feet, instead of verified and validated medical knowledge.
I should be social again. Or as social as a phone app I idly scroll through will allow.
So, here goes:
I’m a new 🇨🇦 but old GenX who 💕 all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and every iteration of cross-genre these allow.
I game.
I write words.
I build stuff.
I cook.
Thanks for following.
So, here goes:
I’m a new 🇨🇦 but old GenX who 💕 all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and every iteration of cross-genre these allow.
I game.
I write words.
I build stuff.
I cook.
Thanks for following.
March 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I should be social again. Or as social as a phone app I idly scroll through will allow.
So, here goes:
I’m a new 🇨🇦 but old GenX who 💕 all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and every iteration of cross-genre these allow.
I game.
I write words.
I build stuff.
I cook.
Thanks for following.
So, here goes:
I’m a new 🇨🇦 but old GenX who 💕 all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and every iteration of cross-genre these allow.
I game.
I write words.
I build stuff.
I cook.
Thanks for following.
I’m A.S. and newly 🇨🇦
I write thrillers and horror, mostly in short stories and novellas.
My current WIP:
Fast, chaotic carnage in frontier town.
#HorrorWritersChat
I write thrillers and horror, mostly in short stories and novellas.
My current WIP:
Fast, chaotic carnage in frontier town.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat question 1:
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are and sum up your current horror WIP in six words or fewer.
Quote this post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are and sum up your current horror WIP in six words or fewer.
Quote this post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
February 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I’m A.S. and newly 🇨🇦
I write thrillers and horror, mostly in short stories and novellas.
My current WIP:
Fast, chaotic carnage in frontier town.
#HorrorWritersChat
I write thrillers and horror, mostly in short stories and novellas.
My current WIP:
Fast, chaotic carnage in frontier town.
#HorrorWritersChat
@crobertcargill.bsky.social Congratulations to you, Scott, and the whole team behind The Gorge. Really dug the world building and would love to see an anthology of Hollow Men stories. Think there’s interesting POVs waiting there.
Also congrats for bringing such a great cast, especially Sigourney.
Also congrats for bringing such a great cast, especially Sigourney.
February 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@crobertcargill.bsky.social Congratulations to you, Scott, and the whole team behind The Gorge. Really dug the world building and would love to see an anthology of Hollow Men stories. Think there’s interesting POVs waiting there.
Also congrats for bringing such a great cast, especially Sigourney.
Also congrats for bringing such a great cast, especially Sigourney.
“I stockpile guns to fight back against a potentially tyrannical government who wants to destroy my home…unless they are an actual tyrannical government set on destroying someone else’s home in which case I’m fine…”
-Every NRA/2A jackass right now
-Every NRA/2A jackass right now
February 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“I stockpile guns to fight back against a potentially tyrannical government who wants to destroy my home…unless they are an actual tyrannical government set on destroying someone else’s home in which case I’m fine…”
-Every NRA/2A jackass right now
-Every NRA/2A jackass right now
The world is a little more fascist each day.
Best to take 30sec and just watch some snow fall in slo-mo.
Take a breath.
Watch the snow.
Then go give them hell.
Best to take 30sec and just watch some snow fall in slo-mo.
Take a breath.
Watch the snow.
Then go give them hell.
February 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The world is a little more fascist each day.
Best to take 30sec and just watch some snow fall in slo-mo.
Take a breath.
Watch the snow.
Then go give them hell.
Best to take 30sec and just watch some snow fall in slo-mo.
Take a breath.
Watch the snow.
Then go give them hell.
Great advice.
And for those who have difficulty making a fist, a closed hand strike keeping your fingers straight and making contact with your palm works, as does a heel strike with your hand back using the heel of your palm to make contact.
Ultimately, just use what you can.
And for those who have difficulty making a fist, a closed hand strike keeping your fingers straight and making contact with your palm works, as does a heel strike with your hand back using the heel of your palm to make contact.
Ultimately, just use what you can.
If you think it's a good idea to punch a nazi it's important to remember to keep your wrist flat, ensure your thumb is under your fist, and strike with the index and middle knuckle. Use your back heel to turn your hip and really get your body into it, driving from heel to hip to shoulder. 🤛👊🤜
January 27, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great advice.
And for those who have difficulty making a fist, a closed hand strike keeping your fingers straight and making contact with your palm works, as does a heel strike with your hand back using the heel of your palm to make contact.
Ultimately, just use what you can.
And for those who have difficulty making a fist, a closed hand strike keeping your fingers straight and making contact with your palm works, as does a heel strike with your hand back using the heel of your palm to make contact.
Ultimately, just use what you can.
Back when I worked in the church as a minister, I got two great pieces of advice that I’ve kept long after leaving:
“As a leader or influencer, if you keep your hands to yourself you’ll never touch them or their money.”
“Someone you meet will have a long memory. Be careful what you give them”
“As a leader or influencer, if you keep your hands to yourself you’ll never touch them or their money.”
“Someone you meet will have a long memory. Be careful what you give them”
A simple guide to avoiding cancellation:
1) Keep your hands to yourself. Fans & colleagues aren't there for your sexual gratification.
2) No, really. Keep your hands to yourself.
3) Don't say hateful shit.
4) Avoid thinking hateful shit. It's not hard.
5) That's it. Hands. Hateful shit. Really.
1) Keep your hands to yourself. Fans & colleagues aren't there for your sexual gratification.
2) No, really. Keep your hands to yourself.
3) Don't say hateful shit.
4) Avoid thinking hateful shit. It's not hard.
5) That's it. Hands. Hateful shit. Really.
January 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Back when I worked in the church as a minister, I got two great pieces of advice that I’ve kept long after leaving:
“As a leader or influencer, if you keep your hands to yourself you’ll never touch them or their money.”
“Someone you meet will have a long memory. Be careful what you give them”
“As a leader or influencer, if you keep your hands to yourself you’ll never touch them or their money.”
“Someone you meet will have a long memory. Be careful what you give them”
3700+ miles
10 states
7 days
6 hotels
1 border crossing
1 new place to call home
0 regrets
Hi 🇨🇦, glad to be here
#NewCanadian
10 states
7 days
6 hotels
1 border crossing
1 new place to call home
0 regrets
Hi 🇨🇦, glad to be here
#NewCanadian
January 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
3700+ miles
10 states
7 days
6 hotels
1 border crossing
1 new place to call home
0 regrets
Hi 🇨🇦, glad to be here
#NewCanadian
10 states
7 days
6 hotels
1 border crossing
1 new place to call home
0 regrets
Hi 🇨🇦, glad to be here
#NewCanadian
Just picked up our rental RV that we’re using to cross country on our move to BC.
Renting an RV is a great economical way to try them out without the purchase of one. Though, I will say the rentals aren’t in the best shape. It’s like driving a garden shed with poor alignment down the interstate.
Renting an RV is a great economical way to try them out without the purchase of one. Though, I will say the rentals aren’t in the best shape. It’s like driving a garden shed with poor alignment down the interstate.
January 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Just picked up our rental RV that we’re using to cross country on our move to BC.
Renting an RV is a great economical way to try them out without the purchase of one. Though, I will say the rentals aren’t in the best shape. It’s like driving a garden shed with poor alignment down the interstate.
Renting an RV is a great economical way to try them out without the purchase of one. Though, I will say the rentals aren’t in the best shape. It’s like driving a garden shed with poor alignment down the interstate.
You know how when you really want to write but can’t because of “Life™“ and so you pine for getting words out that are heavily rattling around in your head?
Then, you finally get a break, sit down at your keyboard, cursor blinking ready, hands hovering over the keys, and nothing comes out?
#HateThat
Then, you finally get a break, sit down at your keyboard, cursor blinking ready, hands hovering over the keys, and nothing comes out?
#HateThat
December 12, 2024 at 2:04 PM
You know how when you really want to write but can’t because of “Life™“ and so you pine for getting words out that are heavily rattling around in your head?
Then, you finally get a break, sit down at your keyboard, cursor blinking ready, hands hovering over the keys, and nothing comes out?
#HateThat
Then, you finally get a break, sit down at your keyboard, cursor blinking ready, hands hovering over the keys, and nothing comes out?
#HateThat
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Replace Hepburn.
Replace Hepburn.
At a party earlier this evening and we hit on an excellent variation of the ‘muppet’ movie game. This time though, it’s pick a movie, keep all the same cast (i.e. *don’t* replace them with muppets), but crucially, *do* replace one person with Jason Statham.
December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Replace Hepburn.
Replace Hepburn.
Just finished “Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees” by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social and @idwpublishing.bsky.social
Absolutely loved it and can’t recommend it high enough. The art and story are intertwined in a way you get lost in. The world around Sam isn’t explained and doesn’t need to be.
5⭐️
Absolutely loved it and can’t recommend it high enough. The art and story are intertwined in a way you get lost in. The world around Sam isn’t explained and doesn’t need to be.
5⭐️
December 2, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Just finished “Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees” by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social and @idwpublishing.bsky.social
Absolutely loved it and can’t recommend it high enough. The art and story are intertwined in a way you get lost in. The world around Sam isn’t explained and doesn’t need to be.
5⭐️
Absolutely loved it and can’t recommend it high enough. The art and story are intertwined in a way you get lost in. The world around Sam isn’t explained and doesn’t need to be.
5⭐️
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Libs of TikTok has arrived. Chaya Raichik is extremely dangerous and is known for her stochastic terrorism of the queer and trans community. Report her and block her. She has no place on this platform.
Block and Report @thelibsoftiktok
Block and Report @thelibsoftiktok
December 1, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Libs of TikTok has arrived. Chaya Raichik is extremely dangerous and is known for her stochastic terrorism of the queer and trans community. Report her and block her. She has no place on this platform.
Block and Report @thelibsoftiktok
Block and Report @thelibsoftiktok
Me, getting grad degree: “they just want 4 pages, that’s it? I’ll bang that out the night before.”
Me, writing my horror stories:
Me, writing my horror stories:
a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
ALT: a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Me, getting grad degree: “they just want 4 pages, that’s it? I’ll bang that out the night before.”
Me, writing my horror stories:
Me, writing my horror stories:
Quick Thanksgiving message to folks here who may be going into a stress filled situation today:
-Blood relation does not engender loyalty or respect. Those are earned.
-Be your true self because you deserve to be.
-Practice saying “No”.
-If possible, when you can’t be the favorite, be the problem.
-Blood relation does not engender loyalty or respect. Those are earned.
-Be your true self because you deserve to be.
-Practice saying “No”.
-If possible, when you can’t be the favorite, be the problem.
November 28, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Quick Thanksgiving message to folks here who may be going into a stress filled situation today:
-Blood relation does not engender loyalty or respect. Those are earned.
-Be your true self because you deserve to be.
-Practice saying “No”.
-If possible, when you can’t be the favorite, be the problem.
-Blood relation does not engender loyalty or respect. Those are earned.
-Be your true self because you deserve to be.
-Practice saying “No”.
-If possible, when you can’t be the favorite, be the problem.
Thanks, Gabino!
I don’t have a book to promote, but I do have myself as I’ve been out of the writing game for my grad degree. Looking to jump back in with both feet and reckless abandon.
I write horror/thriller/crime and have stuff on my site available now. Much more coming soon.
asmackenzie.com
I don’t have a book to promote, but I do have myself as I’ve been out of the writing game for my grad degree. Looking to jump back in with both feet and reckless abandon.
I write horror/thriller/crime and have stuff on my site available now. Much more coming soon.
asmackenzie.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thanks, Gabino!
I don’t have a book to promote, but I do have myself as I’ve been out of the writing game for my grad degree. Looking to jump back in with both feet and reckless abandon.
I write horror/thriller/crime and have stuff on my site available now. Much more coming soon.
asmackenzie.com
I don’t have a book to promote, but I do have myself as I’ve been out of the writing game for my grad degree. Looking to jump back in with both feet and reckless abandon.
I write horror/thriller/crime and have stuff on my site available now. Much more coming soon.
asmackenzie.com
To those who may be interested, I just got back the final proof of my newest book’s cover and damn…it even creeps me out a bit. “Atmospheric AF” is the most common feedback I’ve gotten for the cover. Hope my story lives up to the cover!
Look for “Cold Wind Through Christmas” coming next year.
Look for “Cold Wind Through Christmas” coming next year.
a teepee in the middle of a dark forest with trees without leaves
Alt: The top of a house seen approaching in the middle of a dark forest with trees without leaves. Nighttime, spooky, and bats flying
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM
To those who may be interested, I just got back the final proof of my newest book’s cover and damn…it even creeps me out a bit. “Atmospheric AF” is the most common feedback I’ve gotten for the cover. Hope my story lives up to the cover!
Look for “Cold Wind Through Christmas” coming next year.
Look for “Cold Wind Through Christmas” coming next year.