Alicia Ellis
@writeralicia.bsky.social
#Author, tech enthusiast, #ATLHawks fan, IP attorney, mostly water. Definitely not a cyborg. I write sci-fi and contemporary mysteries. She/her #SHUWPF
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Currently Writing: A Unified Mind #SciFi
Currently Writing: White Liar #Mystery
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Currently Writing: A Unified Mind #SciFi
Currently Writing: White Liar #Mystery
People talk about "main character energy," but what about "chaotic neutral energy"? A man used bolt cutters to get through a fence at the Atlanta airport and then wandered around the runway. I don't know what his plan was, but he deserves to be a book character.
#atlanta #writersky #authorsky
#atlanta #writersky #authorsky
July 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
People talk about "main character energy," but what about "chaotic neutral energy"? A man used bolt cutters to get through a fence at the Atlanta airport and then wandered around the runway. I don't know what his plan was, but he deserves to be a book character.
#atlanta #writersky #authorsky
#atlanta #writersky #authorsky
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the moon landing. You know why that makes me mad? We stopped. There were supposed to be more landings, a moon base, Mars missions. I was born to see Mars in person, but we stopped! Now, I never will.
So I write sci-fi instead.
#scifiwriters #spaceexplorationday
So I write sci-fi instead.
#scifiwriters #spaceexplorationday
July 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the moon landing. You know why that makes me mad? We stopped. There were supposed to be more landings, a moon base, Mars missions. I was born to see Mars in person, but we stopped! Now, I never will.
So I write sci-fi instead.
#scifiwriters #spaceexplorationday
So I write sci-fi instead.
#scifiwriters #spaceexplorationday
Today is the last day to enter to win mystery-related, butterfly-themed goodies, including the mystery anthology A PARADE OF RIDDLES.
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#writersky #mysterywriters #mysterybooks
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#writersky #mysterywriters #mysterybooks
July 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today is the last day to enter to win mystery-related, butterfly-themed goodies, including the mystery anthology A PARADE OF RIDDLES.
aconitecafe.com/acozymystery...
#writersky #mysterywriters #mysterybooks
aconitecafe.com/acozymystery...
#writersky #mysterywriters #mysterybooks
A few writing "rules" that suck:
1. Never end a sentence with a preposition. It's a so-called rule I don't agree with.
2. Don't split infinitives. I going to happily split an infinitive whenever I like. Thank you.
3. Never start a sentence with coordinating conjunction. But I do what I want.
1. Never end a sentence with a preposition. It's a so-called rule I don't agree with.
2. Don't split infinitives. I going to happily split an infinitive whenever I like. Thank you.
3. Never start a sentence with coordinating conjunction. But I do what I want.
July 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A few writing "rules" that suck:
1. Never end a sentence with a preposition. It's a so-called rule I don't agree with.
2. Don't split infinitives. I going to happily split an infinitive whenever I like. Thank you.
3. Never start a sentence with coordinating conjunction. But I do what I want.
1. Never end a sentence with a preposition. It's a so-called rule I don't agree with.
2. Don't split infinitives. I going to happily split an infinitive whenever I like. Thank you.
3. Never start a sentence with coordinating conjunction. But I do what I want.
I used to love The Jetsons—flying cars, instant food, robot maids (the #AI we need!). Scientists took a step toward a Jetson's future with a robot that performed gallbladder procedure autonomously. Is it too much to hope this tech will serve the people who need it most? #futuretech
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July 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I used to love The Jetsons—flying cars, instant food, robot maids (the #AI we need!). Scientists took a step toward a Jetson's future with a robot that performed gallbladder procedure autonomously. Is it too much to hope this tech will serve the people who need it most? #futuretech
buff.ly/reTzeUI
buff.ly/reTzeUI
Seven more days to enter the Cozy Mystery Butterfly Picnic Giveaway. Discover new mystery authors, and maybe win butterfly-themed and mystery-related goodies and a copy of A Parade of Riddles mystery anthology.
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#writersky #mysterywritersky #cozymysterybooks
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#writersky #mysterywritersky #cozymysterybooks
July 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Seven more days to enter the Cozy Mystery Butterfly Picnic Giveaway. Discover new mystery authors, and maybe win butterfly-themed and mystery-related goodies and a copy of A Parade of Riddles mystery anthology.
aconitecafe.com/acozymystery...
#writersky #mysterywritersky #cozymysterybooks
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#writersky #mysterywritersky #cozymysterybooks
I pushed back White Liar's release to August, and one might think that would give me breathing room.
Him: "I thought you were taking the day off."
Me: "This is administrative. I'm organizing."
Him: "You're literally typing."
Me: "Organizational typing. Stop looking at me."
#amwriting #writersky
Him: "I thought you were taking the day off."
Me: "This is administrative. I'm organizing."
Him: "You're literally typing."
Me: "Organizational typing. Stop looking at me."
#amwriting #writersky
July 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I pushed back White Liar's release to August, and one might think that would give me breathing room.
Him: "I thought you were taking the day off."
Me: "This is administrative. I'm organizing."
Him: "You're literally typing."
Me: "Organizational typing. Stop looking at me."
#amwriting #writersky
Him: "I thought you were taking the day off."
Me: "This is administrative. I'm organizing."
Him: "You're literally typing."
Me: "Organizational typing. Stop looking at me."
#amwriting #writersky
Apparently, killer whales have offered food to humans. Researchers documented 34 instances of wild orcas approaching us with gifts. The whales might be exhibiting reciprocity or trying to learn about us.
They're bound to be disappointed.
#killerwhales #orcas #science #philosophy
They're bound to be disappointed.
#killerwhales #orcas #science #philosophy
July 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Apparently, killer whales have offered food to humans. Researchers documented 34 instances of wild orcas approaching us with gifts. The whales might be exhibiting reciprocity or trying to learn about us.
They're bound to be disappointed.
#killerwhales #orcas #science #philosophy
They're bound to be disappointed.
#killerwhales #orcas #science #philosophy
July 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today is Comic Sans Day, and I'm celebrating it.
Comic Sans gets dragged, but it's supposedly more accessible for those with dyslexia. Plus, it has this chaotic, rebellious energy. I'm here for it.
Yes, this post is passive aggressive af. #freedomaintfree #independenceday #comicsansday #resist
Comic Sans gets dragged, but it's supposedly more accessible for those with dyslexia. Plus, it has this chaotic, rebellious energy. I'm here for it.
Yes, this post is passive aggressive af. #freedomaintfree #independenceday #comicsansday #resist
July 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today is Comic Sans Day, and I'm celebrating it.
Comic Sans gets dragged, but it's supposedly more accessible for those with dyslexia. Plus, it has this chaotic, rebellious energy. I'm here for it.
Yes, this post is passive aggressive af. #freedomaintfree #independenceday #comicsansday #resist
Comic Sans gets dragged, but it's supposedly more accessible for those with dyslexia. Plus, it has this chaotic, rebellious energy. I'm here for it.
Yes, this post is passive aggressive af. #freedomaintfree #independenceday #comicsansday #resist
"The universe is a pretty big place. It's bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So if it's just us… seems like an awful waste of space." —Contact (1997 movie)
Happy World UFO Day! 🛸
#scifibooks #scifimovies #ufoday #worldufoday
Happy World UFO Day! 🛸
#scifibooks #scifimovies #ufoday #worldufoday
July 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"The universe is a pretty big place. It's bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So if it's just us… seems like an awful waste of space." —Contact (1997 movie)
Happy World UFO Day! 🛸
#scifibooks #scifimovies #ufoday #worldufoday
Happy World UFO Day! 🛸
#scifibooks #scifimovies #ufoday #worldufoday
"I'm a tea-drinker."
That's what I say, with my nose turned up, when people talk about coffee like it's the only morning drink. I have a cabinet full of loose-leaf tea, and my husband wanted a coffee maker. Six months later, I admit it—I see the appeal.
Happy Monday. #writersky #mondaymotivation
That's what I say, with my nose turned up, when people talk about coffee like it's the only morning drink. I have a cabinet full of loose-leaf tea, and my husband wanted a coffee maker. Six months later, I admit it—I see the appeal.
Happy Monday. #writersky #mondaymotivation
June 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"I'm a tea-drinker."
That's what I say, with my nose turned up, when people talk about coffee like it's the only morning drink. I have a cabinet full of loose-leaf tea, and my husband wanted a coffee maker. Six months later, I admit it—I see the appeal.
Happy Monday. #writersky #mondaymotivation
That's what I say, with my nose turned up, when people talk about coffee like it's the only morning drink. I have a cabinet full of loose-leaf tea, and my husband wanted a coffee maker. Six months later, I admit it—I see the appeal.
Happy Monday. #writersky #mondaymotivation
My quantum phone rings. It's me again.
#sixwordsaturday #sevenwordsaturday
I considered hyphenating "quantum phone" to make this a true Six-Word Saturday, but the Chicago Manual of Style in me refused.
Saturday's here. Ready your weekend shenanigans.
#writersky #scifi #microfiction #flashfiction
#sixwordsaturday #sevenwordsaturday
I considered hyphenating "quantum phone" to make this a true Six-Word Saturday, but the Chicago Manual of Style in me refused.
Saturday's here. Ready your weekend shenanigans.
#writersky #scifi #microfiction #flashfiction
June 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My quantum phone rings. It's me again.
#sixwordsaturday #sevenwordsaturday
I considered hyphenating "quantum phone" to make this a true Six-Word Saturday, but the Chicago Manual of Style in me refused.
Saturday's here. Ready your weekend shenanigans.
#writersky #scifi #microfiction #flashfiction
#sixwordsaturday #sevenwordsaturday
I considered hyphenating "quantum phone" to make this a true Six-Word Saturday, but the Chicago Manual of Style in me refused.
Saturday's here. Ready your weekend shenanigans.
#writersky #scifi #microfiction #flashfiction
I've been quiet.
Unexpectedly, one of my absolute favorite people, my brother, died a few months ago. I needed time to myself—still do—but I'm ready to restart my sporadic social media posting. (Let's be real: posting regularly was never my thing.) Love and blessings. #writersky #grief"
Unexpectedly, one of my absolute favorite people, my brother, died a few months ago. I needed time to myself—still do—but I'm ready to restart my sporadic social media posting. (Let's be real: posting regularly was never my thing.) Love and blessings. #writersky #grief"
June 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I've been quiet.
Unexpectedly, one of my absolute favorite people, my brother, died a few months ago. I needed time to myself—still do—but I'm ready to restart my sporadic social media posting. (Let's be real: posting regularly was never my thing.) Love and blessings. #writersky #grief"
Unexpectedly, one of my absolute favorite people, my brother, died a few months ago. I needed time to myself—still do—but I'm ready to restart my sporadic social media posting. (Let's be real: posting regularly was never my thing.) Love and blessings. #writersky #grief"
It's National Barcode Day! Totally didn't know that was a thing, but for real, it should be. Traditional barcodes have been around since 1974, but the real hero is the QR code. I do not miss using a TV remote to enter passwords for streaming services. Ew. #nationalbarcodeday
June 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's National Barcode Day! Totally didn't know that was a thing, but for real, it should be. Traditional barcodes have been around since 1974, but the real hero is the QR code. I do not miss using a TV remote to enter passwords for streaming services. Ew. #nationalbarcodeday
April 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A notorious liar predicts his own death, and no one believes him. Can Rose and Ivy trust the clues he left behind to save the next target?
As promised, here is the snazzy, new cover for White Liar, the second Gray Girls book!
#mysterybooks #womensleuths #writersky #authorsky #blackauthorsky
As promised, here is the snazzy, new cover for White Liar, the second Gray Girls book!
#mysterybooks #womensleuths #writersky #authorsky #blackauthorsky
February 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A notorious liar predicts his own death, and no one believes him. Can Rose and Ivy trust the clues he left behind to save the next target?
As promised, here is the snazzy, new cover for White Liar, the second Gray Girls book!
#mysterybooks #womensleuths #writersky #authorsky #blackauthorsky
As promised, here is the snazzy, new cover for White Liar, the second Gray Girls book!
#mysterybooks #womensleuths #writersky #authorsky #blackauthorsky
February 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This part right here. And I hope he was staring straight at you-know-who's suite because I love the message that a marginalized group (and not just this one group, mind you) IS America. #kendricklamar #superbowl #blackhistorymonth
February 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This part right here. And I hope he was staring straight at you-know-who's suite because I love the message that a marginalized group (and not just this one group, mind you) IS America. #kendricklamar #superbowl #blackhistorymonth
Happy Black History Month!
Here are some books 📚 by Black authors 🖤 on my reading list. I hope to get to a couple of these this month. What's on your Black History Month reading list?
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025 #tbr #blackauthors #blackfantasy #blackscifi #blacksky
Here are some books 📚 by Black authors 🖤 on my reading list. I hope to get to a couple of these this month. What's on your Black History Month reading list?
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025 #tbr #blackauthors #blackfantasy #blackscifi #blacksky
February 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Happy Black History Month!
Here are some books 📚 by Black authors 🖤 on my reading list. I hope to get to a couple of these this month. What's on your Black History Month reading list?
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025 #tbr #blackauthors #blackfantasy #blackscifi #blacksky
Here are some books 📚 by Black authors 🖤 on my reading list. I hope to get to a couple of these this month. What's on your Black History Month reading list?
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025 #tbr #blackauthors #blackfantasy #blackscifi #blacksky
All my solo ebooks are now on Hoopla! If your library partners with Hoopla, you can read every one of my solo (i.e., excluding a couple anthologies) ebooks for free.
And I'm happy to report that I still get paid if you use Hoopla. 😏
#hoopla #librarybooks #scifiauthors #mysteryauthors #authorsky
And I'm happy to report that I still get paid if you use Hoopla. 😏
#hoopla #librarybooks #scifiauthors #mysteryauthors #authorsky
January 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
All my solo ebooks are now on Hoopla! If your library partners with Hoopla, you can read every one of my solo (i.e., excluding a couple anthologies) ebooks for free.
And I'm happy to report that I still get paid if you use Hoopla. 😏
#hoopla #librarybooks #scifiauthors #mysteryauthors #authorsky
And I'm happy to report that I still get paid if you use Hoopla. 😏
#hoopla #librarybooks #scifiauthors #mysteryauthors #authorsky
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
—Martin Luther King Jr.
#mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #inauguration2025
—Martin Luther King Jr.
#mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #inauguration2025
January 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
—Martin Luther King Jr.
#mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #inauguration2025
—Martin Luther King Jr.
#mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #inauguration2025
Today is Clean Off Your Desk Day! In honor of this momentous occasion, I have relocated my clutter from my desk to my bookshelf. #clean
#cleanoffyourdeskday #writersofbluesky
#cleanoffyourdeskday #writersofbluesky
January 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today is Clean Off Your Desk Day! In honor of this momentous occasion, I have relocated my clutter from my desk to my bookshelf. #clean
#cleanoffyourdeskday #writersofbluesky
#cleanoffyourdeskday #writersofbluesky
January 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM