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Went to a book chat event at the library. Met one of them on the bus. She reads nothing but non-fiction. It was wonderfully awkward when I mentioned i have a tendency to hyperfocus on topics (she didn't seem to find that odd) and that my current topic is older Star Wars books. That was fun.
September 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Went to a book chat event at the library. Met one of them on the bus. She reads nothing but non-fiction. It was wonderfully awkward when I mentioned i have a tendency to hyperfocus on topics (she didn't seem to find that odd) and that my current topic is older Star Wars books. That was fun.
Apparently the solution to an essential government service that can't pay for itself isn't to fund it. The solution is to gut it #rip Canada Post
September 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Apparently the solution to an essential government service that can't pay for itself isn't to fund it. The solution is to gut it #rip Canada Post
I've just discovered that Americans have such an obsessive need for control over their children that they think a 17-year-old should not be allowed to get a haircut without their parents' permission. Barbers aren't exactly asking for ID.
September 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I've just discovered that Americans have such an obsessive need for control over their children that they think a 17-year-old should not be allowed to get a haircut without their parents' permission. Barbers aren't exactly asking for ID.
Sent a submission out yesterday. That's 11 out right now. Bracing for the inevitable rejections. It never gets easier. #writingcommunity
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Sent a submission out yesterday. That's 11 out right now. Bracing for the inevitable rejections. It never gets easier. #writingcommunity
Been a while. Obviously nobody noticed, of course. I have 56 followers who probably just clicked on me randomly and didn't bother unfollowing. No idea if it's worth starting this again.
September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Been a while. Obviously nobody noticed, of course. I have 56 followers who probably just clicked on me randomly and didn't bother unfollowing. No idea if it's worth starting this again.
Finished an ebook, audiobook, and a jigsaw puzzle today. I know none of that is important to the rest of the world, but small accomplishments matter and I want to brag into the void.
August 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Finished an ebook, audiobook, and a jigsaw puzzle today. I know none of that is important to the rest of the world, but small accomplishments matter and I want to brag into the void.
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🏆 Long-listed for Best Show - ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
Audience review for A Passion For Passion!
At @edfringe.bsky.social from Aug 11-25 | 6:50 PM - 7:50 PM | Underbelly, Bristo Square - Fresian
🎟️ https://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/upcoming-gigs
Audience review for A Passion For Passion!
At @edfringe.bsky.social from Aug 11-25 | 6:50 PM - 7:50 PM | Underbelly, Bristo Square - Fresian
🎟️ https://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/upcoming-gigs
August 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🏆 Long-listed for Best Show - ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
Audience review for A Passion For Passion!
At @edfringe.bsky.social from Aug 11-25 | 6:50 PM - 7:50 PM | Underbelly, Bristo Square - Fresian
🎟️ https://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/upcoming-gigs
Audience review for A Passion For Passion!
At @edfringe.bsky.social from Aug 11-25 | 6:50 PM - 7:50 PM | Underbelly, Bristo Square - Fresian
🎟️ https://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/upcoming-gigs
I'm reasonably certain you only quoted me because you wanted to embarrass me. I just feel sorry for you for believing that your benign monthly marches matter. You're in Nazi Germany. The old rules don't work anymore. You're headed for civil war and Canada won't be there to save you.
August 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I'm reasonably certain you only quoted me because you wanted to embarrass me. I just feel sorry for you for believing that your benign monthly marches matter. You're in Nazi Germany. The old rules don't work anymore. You're headed for civil war and Canada won't be there to save you.
I love following book bloggers on Instagram. At the same time, I have to deal with the fact that I can't read everything, but I can't read everything.
August 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I love following book bloggers on Instagram. At the same time, I have to deal with the fact that I can't read everything, but I can't read everything.
Considering a new story for the first time in a while. It's going to be a about my "real" job and I hope I can include some humour in it. Usually, when I'm funny, I didn't plan it. It just happens.
August 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Considering a new story for the first time in a while. It's going to be a about my "real" job and I hope I can include some humour in it. Usually, when I'm funny, I didn't plan it. It just happens.
@susiedent.com Finally got around to Modern Tribes. Thought you might like the educator word we use in some parts of Ontario to describe a high energy kid who make not always follow instructions: "busy"
August 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
@susiedent.com Finally got around to Modern Tribes. Thought you might like the educator word we use in some parts of Ontario to describe a high energy kid who make not always follow instructions: "busy"
I admit it. I unfollowed someone on Instagram because they did that stupid tapping thing during an unboxing video. I'm sure the goal of the tapping is to make the object seem more enticing or create anticipation. I just find it distracting.
August 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I admit it. I unfollowed someone on Instagram because they did that stupid tapping thing during an unboxing video. I'm sure the goal of the tapping is to make the object seem more enticing or create anticipation. I just find it distracting.
Deleted Threads. That was an awesome idea.
August 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Deleted Threads. That was an awesome idea.
Threads is not working and yet i still keep opening it
July 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Threads is not working and yet i still keep opening it
I just performed a miracle. I went to the library to return some items and look at picture books for research. I didnt take out any novels because I have three unfinished ebooks on my phone right now and a stack of unread paperbacks. #Reading
July 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I just performed a miracle. I went to the library to return some items and look at picture books for research. I didnt take out any novels because I have three unfinished ebooks on my phone right now and a stack of unread paperbacks. #Reading
Was brave. Shared my picture book story with the writers group. They liked it.
July 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Was brave. Shared my picture book story with the writers group. They liked it.
Threads is full of people pretending their opinions are unpopular because .... edginess? The last one I saw was not only a very common opinion on social media, but also a legal requirement.
July 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Threads is full of people pretending their opinions are unpopular because .... edginess? The last one I saw was not only a very common opinion on social media, but also a legal requirement.
I don't have much faith that I can find an agent for my novel, but I might have a chance with the picture book story I'm working on. One of the nice things about querying a picture book is that researching comp titles is so much easier.
July 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I don't have much faith that I can find an agent for my novel, but I might have a chance with the picture book story I'm working on. One of the nice things about querying a picture book is that researching comp titles is so much easier.
I've been in @alicefraser.bsky.social writers group for 2 years now. Joined her Patreon when I got a tax credit that was supposed to be for food and now I can't imagine my Sundays without talking to my writers buddies from all over the world.
July 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I've been in @alicefraser.bsky.social writers group for 2 years now. Joined her Patreon when I got a tax credit that was supposed to be for food and now I can't imagine my Sundays without talking to my writers buddies from all over the world.
Apparently it's now political to not like a word, regardless of the reason you don't like it.
July 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Apparently it's now political to not like a word, regardless of the reason you don't like it.
A few months ago, I asked a creative writing teacher if he would be willing to read the first chapter of the book I want to publisher and tell me if he thinks anything is missing. His feedback could be boiled down to "It's boring, write something else." #WritingCommunity
July 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A few months ago, I asked a creative writing teacher if he would be willing to read the first chapter of the book I want to publisher and tell me if he thinks anything is missing. His feedback could be boiled down to "It's boring, write something else." #WritingCommunity
I love my cat, but she really doesn't understand being on school break.
June 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I love my cat, but she really doesn't understand being on school break.