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Marcus Douglas
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Writer, botanist, tech nerd.
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I’m doing four agent pitches today for my book. In an industry with probably a 1% acceptance rate, my odds are low but my experience is increasing exponentially.

Please send good vibes my way! 😃

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Schedule for 2025 Writing Workshop Tampa
April 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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This story has been in my head for many years, waiting. I’m surprised by how it’s evolved and changed since inception so long ago. Writing is truly an amazing and enjoyable experience.

I waited so long to start, now I can’t wait to finish!

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January posting schedule for time travel authors.
January 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Committee meeting in progress. I await their decision on several important household matters. #cats
Two cats laying together on a red cushioned wicker loveseat. One is black and white and huge. The other is yellow and small.
January 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Nobody asked, but here are the differences between our two #cats 😸

Curry: yellow
Pickles: B&W

C: smol
P: HUGE

C: short, wiry hair
P: long, fluffy hair

C: all straws must die!
P: the blue bird toy must die!

C: likes nobody
P: likes mama in day, papa at night

C: do NOT pick up
P: I will allow it
A small yellow cat sleeping upside down in a contorted position on top of a checked blanket. A huge black and white cat sleeping in a contorted position on a red chair.
January 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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#timetravelauthors Day 29

He followed Spencer onto a rooftop terrace. Despite being open air, the temperature was comfortable.

“It’s not cold out here,” Taylor remarked.

“I have an atmosphere control dome over this part of the castle. Hexad tech, of course.”

“Of course.” Taylor rolled his eyes.
January posting schedule for time travel authors.
January 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Day 27 #timetravelauthors Would chars like to meet fictional time travelers?

The grounded and practical chars would say that’s frivolous but the rogues would say heck yeah!

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Posting schedule for time travel authors in January.
January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Day 25 #timetravelauthors A snippet with the word “hold”.

Agent Taylor goes home for a change of clothes. Aimee needs a coat. I wonder whose coat it is? Hmmmmmm

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January posting schedule for Time Travel Authors. Snippet from work in progress by author Marcus Douglas: "Actually ..." he drifted off. He reached into the closet and pulled out a long woman's winter coat. "This should fit you." He handed it to her and looked away. She took the coat and held it for a moment. Knowing whose coat it was made it heavier than expected. It was pulling on her soul, almost too much weight to bear. "Merci." The softness with which she spoke the word surprised her. She put it on, reeling with emotion she dared not express. To make matters worse, the fit was perfect. "Merci," she repeated, louder this time. "C'est bien ... non, c'est parfait." Her English failed as she fought back tears, as if her mind was saying you can either speak English or fight back your tears, you can't do both. French would have to do. "It looks good," Taylor said, glancing around the room. "I'm glad it will get some use." She held out her hand. Taylor took hold, as gentle as ever. She paused, allowing the touch to linger, then triggered the displacement.
January 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Day 23 #timetravelauthors Disasters?

We have a timeline where humans are extinct, another where the Nazis nuke Chicago in 1930, and … that’s enough spoilers. 😊

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Time travel authors posting schedule for January.
January 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Adorable. Looks like my Curry, but yours is still illegally smol.
An adorable 10-month old yellow kitten sitting on a checkered blanket, tail wrapped around his feet.
January 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Day 21 #timetravelauthors

The main timeline is same as ours. The branched timelines are vastly different. The antagonist is hell bent on engineering the “perfect” timeline! Hijinks ensue.

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January 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Day 19 #timetravelauthors Problems with languages?

Problems for me? Or for my chars? Yes to both!

I’ll need to hire several native speakers to ensure accuracy.

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Time travel authors posting schedule for January.
January 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Day 17 #timetravelauthors

Bonus content? Yes!

One of my chars is an AI, with scenes from her POV, including code snippets. So I mapped her entire command kernel using dot notation.

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January 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Day 13 #timetravelauthors Angsty?

Yes, all the angst!
Invaders disable the Timestation, kidnap the inventor of time travel, and leave teams stranded in the past!

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Time travel authors posting schedule for January.
January 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Day 11 #timetravelauthors Excerpt!

Professor Ainsworth argues with Cyrus. The Professor appears older but Cyrus is younger than ever. What’s his secret?!?! 🤫 🫣

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Time Travel Authors schedule of posting for January 2025 Excerpt from a Work in Progress sci-fi novel by Marcus Douglas tentatively titled “Out of Time”: "Your life's work? Really?" Cyrus sneered, a bitter edge slicing through his words. "We were equal partners in this until you dropped out seven years ago." He folded his arms and squared his shoulders. "Has it truly been seven years already?" the Professor murmured, a distant look glazing over his eyes. His chair creaked as he leaned back. "Yes, and yet somehow you look twenty years older," Cyrus observed coldly. He paused, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You've gone gray, Everly. The stress of teaching, no doubt." "And yet you've never looked better," the Professor replied, a hint of suspicion creeping into his tone. "What's your secret?"
January 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Day 9 #timetravelauthors Bringing items from past?

Yes, all the time. The rogues love collecting, the bosses look the other way, the authorities hate it!

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January 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Day 7 #timetravelauthors Plot driven or character driven?

My WIP is character driven. It’s about dealing with grief and how ‘time heals all wounds’ is a lie.

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January 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Day 5 #timetravelauthors Do your characters understand how time travel works?

3 do: the inventor, his advanced AI, and the ‘bad guy’. The rest just push buttons!

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January 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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I picked this one. I hope @scalzi.com approves!
A book, “The Collapsing Empire” by John Scalzi.
January 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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I found an old bookstore. I must be in the right section.
Used books for sale from author John Scalzi on a bookshelf.
January 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Day 3 #timetravelauthors First line in your story

“The energy consumption of your actions will lead to catastrophic results! You must see that, Cyrus!”

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January 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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We love Dunnottar! Here’s a pic I took two years ago.
December 24, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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You will be visited by three spirits
December 24, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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Cole Slaw here, happy to be your wingman!
December 8, 2024 at 11:51 PM
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Settling in for an unusually chilly Florida evening. I’ll be reading if anybody needs me.
December 1, 2024 at 2:10 AM