JS Alexander
@wurds.bsky.social
Speculative Fiction Writer | Socialist | he/him
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Reposted by JS Alexander
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
Reposted by JS Alexander
If you're like me:
- limited budget for subscriptions to awesome things
- overwhelmed by the variety of SFF magazines
I recommend subscribing to one or two each year and just rotating them.
You can always catch up on what you missed.
AND you're supporting awesome magazines made by real people!
- limited budget for subscriptions to awesome things
- overwhelmed by the variety of SFF magazines
I recommend subscribing to one or two each year and just rotating them.
You can always catch up on what you missed.
AND you're supporting awesome magazines made by real people!
So apparently, if I don't keep encouraging people to subscribe to Clarkesworld, they don't.
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All new subscriptions go towards increasing staff pay. They deserve it, so I can't be silent.
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All new subscriptions go towards increasing staff pay. They deserve it, so I can't be silent.
Subscribe to Clarkesworld Magazine
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you're like me:
- limited budget for subscriptions to awesome things
- overwhelmed by the variety of SFF magazines
I recommend subscribing to one or two each year and just rotating them.
You can always catch up on what you missed.
AND you're supporting awesome magazines made by real people!
- limited budget for subscriptions to awesome things
- overwhelmed by the variety of SFF magazines
I recommend subscribing to one or two each year and just rotating them.
You can always catch up on what you missed.
AND you're supporting awesome magazines made by real people!