Alicia Ellis

Some day, I will spell "fuchsia" correctly on my first attempt. Honestly, the most rational way to handle this would be to stop using that color in my writing. There are plenty of colors that I consistently spell right. I don't know why I'm obsessed with this one. #writingcommunity #nemesis

If I were from the past, I guess I'd find airports fascinating. I'd probably be too terrified to break in though.

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

Please, please, please! 🤞🏾

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

Oh my god, this manuscript has SO MANY PAGES. How did it get so many damn pages? #amrevising #writingcommunity

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

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations “In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...

The em dash responds to the AI allegations.

#favoritethingtoday #writingcommunity #writersky

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.

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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So what are we doing today instead of writing? #writingcommunity

In the category of things I should not be doing today… are 80% of the things I've been doing when my book is due to my editor tomorrow. #writingcommunity #writersky

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

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

Moved some chapters around in my manuscript to help pacing. I somehow put a scene that was originally before a murder to immediately after the murder. So now, there's a murder cliffhanger, and the next chapter begins with the protagonist being mad about her finances. 🤦🏾‍♀️ #amrevising #writingcommunity

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

Flying cars finally arrived. Traffic worsened.

#futuretech #writersky #microfiction #sixwordsaturday

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

"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

"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

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

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"

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

Revisions are going great, y'all.

#amwriting #amrevising #writingcommunity #writersky

We are a nonviolent movement. More than 500 grassroots protests so far without one instance of vandalism or destruction of property. This extreme overreach is both a sign that our protests are working and an attempt to scare us into giving up our constitutional rights. We won't be bullied.

Quiet because I've had an unexpected death in my family. Not sure where all the new followers came from, but I promise to be more interesting at a later date. ❤️

DJ Mustard's first name is Dijon.

Just thought you'd like to know.

When all my characters in this scene I'm writing sound irritable, it's time to evaluate whether it is *I* who is irritable. #amwriting #writersky #authorsky #timeforabreak

February 15, 2025 After World War II, the vast majority of Americans—Democrats and Republicans alike—agreed that the federal government should regulate business, provide a basic social safety net, promote infrastructur...

February 15, 2025