Alex Fayle

I got published this week! One of my Donosti Fae short stories appears in this month's Electric Spec Magazine.

Hope you all enjoy it!

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At times, I have a hard time accepting that I can do nothing with no negative consequences.

#retirementchallenges

The Importance of Being... A Fictional Author | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Why we should fear Jessica Fletcher: dismantling writer myths.
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Time and my publishing options | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

At the end of the month a short story of mine will be published. Check out a sneak peek through a bit about the story itself.

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Tinsel and Lights by Tracey Thorn

In most houses, people start the Christmas season at home with Mariah Carey.

But in this house we start with @traceythorn.bsky.social

Who are my fairies? | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

When I write about fairies, who am I writing about?

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The Parasol Protectorate: The beginning of a literary obsession | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Have you not read Gail Carriger's steampunk series the Parasol Protectorate yet?

What are you waiting for?

@gailcarriger.bsky.social

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Patience: It's never too late to learn | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

How patient are you?

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Mi amiga Sonia Santana (antigua cantante de Olé Olé) ha sacado este nuevo video para promocionar su nuevo show.

Me encanta su interpretación de un clásico.

Cuando traiga el show a España, seguro haré todo lo posible para verlo.

Feedback, Critiques and a Writer's Desire | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Is there a difference between feedback and critiques for writers?

For me, a big one...

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Thanksgiving 2025: What I'm thankful for | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

This past weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?

Me, life.

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Classic Romantasy | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Romantasy is a newish genre, a delightful mix of cozy fantasy and romance.

Being relatively new, is it possible to have Classic Romantasy?

If you're Emma Sheppard, you can.

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An easy and fun way into a Romantasy addiction | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Added a book review of the @stephanieburgis.bsky.social book Snowspelled.

If you are a #romantasy fan (or are curious), this book is a great introduction.

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Check Your Privilege: What advantages do you have over others? | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

What's your level of privilege? Do you even know?

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Wow, seriously? No national postal service?

I have it stuck in a loop in English and Spanish

The Habit Lover: The endorphin rush of accomplishing things | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

Who loves a good habit? Especially flexible ones?

Me!!!

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Wow. An example of Darwinism in action. Hopefully he hasn't reproduced yet!

While driving?!?

#autisticpostures

Does anyone else sleep better when almost sitting up completely?

Quilting and the Perfection of Imperfection | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

What can you learn from imperfection? It turns out quite a lot, and have fun along the way!

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Years ago, I listed books that left their mark. Now, I would add Carriger, Burgis, and Brennan, among others.

1. The Changeling Sea
2. Sorcery and Cecelia
3. The Riddlemaster of Hed
4. The Eyre Affair
5. Liavek
6. Through the Looking Glass
7. Moonheart
8. Raising the Stones
9. The Split World

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I've started adding book reviews to my Patreon page. Mostly books on writing, modern romantasy and old school fantasy.

An early morning chuckle from Aaronovitch's book Stone and Sky:

"He had the kind of non-specific American accent associated with Canadian actors who have trained themselves out of politeness."

Alex Fayle | Patreon creating Queer Urban Fantasy and Romantasy stories

I am so lucky to have my husband. Today, he encouraged everyone in his distribution list re my health status to go to my Patreon site to get to know me better and more deeply.

We then chatted for the past 2 hours about all the things he learned about me from the blog.

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Waiting for baking

The glow of the oven

Cooling time

Ready to go home with my cancer care companion

Today, just because, I made #glutenfree oatmeal cookies. And my good deed of the day was to leave the raisins out. I love a nice juicy raisin but most don't.

The recipe is from The Loopy Whisk website.

Best Friend & Wise Reader | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

In social media, the concept of BFF gets tossed with far too much frivolity.

What does it actually mean to have a best friend?

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Never underestimate your power as a teacher.

I told a mother of a former student that she had raised such a wonderful young man and her response was that I had an important role in that.

This, after being his teacher for two years (to be exact two blocks of ten months, three hours a week).

The Injustice Hater: How to get my blood boiling | Alex Fayle Get more from Alex Fayle on Patreon

In this day and age, it's more important than ever to think critically and stand up against injustice. It's something that I thank my parents and my autism for.

Also, indignation can lead to a better sense of gratitude for what we do have.

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That's so sad and wrong