Alex Mar

Graphic for Books Are Magic event with Alex Mar for WITHOUT CONSENT on Wednesday 11/12 at 7 PM

On Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM, I’ll be in conversation with @alex-mar.bsky.social at Books Are Magic — details and registration at withoutconsent.eventbrite.com (it will also be live-streamed):

Millions Are Confessing Their Secrets to Chatbots. Is That Therapy? This is the story of two people—and their ChatGPT companions—trying to improve their lives through AI. These relationships, it is clear, are changing us.

Every day, millions confide in AI, exposing their most intimate problems and hoping it will fix them.

This is the story of two people—and their bots—on the very edge of therapy’s new frontier.

AI as therapist? By @alex-mar.bsky.social

Again, the Secretary of State has no authority to “revoke” green cards.

It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war!

How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!

Selection of German headlines this morning:

“It’s now the law of the jungle”

“The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.”

“Now it's up to the Europeans”

“The worst case is now the new normal”

“The free world needs a new leader”

Looking at some survey data here. Trump/Elon cutting off all cancer cure research is the issue that freaks voters out more than any other, also the one they've heard the least about. Important for voters to hear more about this.

So…BUNNY, my brother’s first film (as creative producer & co-writer), is in competition @sxsw.com in March! It’s kind of a lo-fi “After Hours” meets “Good Time”?

Keep an eye on newcomer Mo Stark as the lead. He blew my mind. (And no one paid me to say that…)

If you are anxiously posting about how Elon is hijacking our country and you haven’t called your members of Congress, your Governor, and Dem leadership, to urge them to action, then you too are not acting.

Gracias!

Thanks, Maud!

On St. Brigid's Day the new life could be entered By going through her girdle of straw rope The proper way for men was right leg first Then right arm and right shoulder, head, then left Shoulder, arm and leg. Women drew it down Over the body and stepped out of it The open they came into by these moves Stood opener, hoops came off the world They could feel the February air Still soft above their heads and imagine The limp rope fray and flare like wind-born gleanings Or an unhindered goldfinch over ploughland.

Seamus Heaney on St Brigid's Day

Thanks, Kate! And I’m very happy to be teaming up with her!

Agreed!

Haha…gimme a few months

Thank you!

Thanks, Elliott!

Gracias!!

Thanks, Mark!

Our new imprint (name TK!) is coming into focus and I’m so glad that FORTUNE will be part of it

That’s right!

Thanks, Bill!

Friends, this is my 3rd book—and my debut novel.

Cannot wait to share this one.

Thrilled to be working with @reaganart.bsky.social at her new imprint at @grandcentralpub.bsky.social / @hachetteus.bsky.social.

Writing is thinking.

It’s not a part of the process that can be skipped; it’s the entire point.

Doing well! And I hope you’re toasting tonight!

Felicidades!!

And at BJ’s?? Sounds like a perfect night

Colson Whitehead has posted some very helpful Amazon links to his titles.

Thank you, Maud!

Gracias!

Tangled Justice | John J. Lennon A new book examines the complex relationship between forgiveness and justice through the story of Paula Cooper, who was sentenced to death at the age of sixteen.

"Forgiveness is deeply complex. Should those who want it ask for it? Should those who forgive be celebrated over those who don’t?" —John J. Lennon reviews "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy" by @alex-mar.bsky.social for @nybooks.com

www.nybooks.com/articles/202...