Alex Cochran

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Alex Cochran (he/him) is the pseudonym of the less spellable Alex Weinle, a writer based in Cambridge. My debut novel is THE POLLUTANT SPEAKS from Bee Orchid Press. Longlisted for the BSFA awards.

https://mybook.to/thepollutantspeaks

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I am perennially getting my ass kicked by Warhammer books in the lists. I wouldn't say we're similar but there must be a dystopia subject match. #imnotbitter

This book is incredible. I'm always late to the game on these things but the late John Burnside is a master trying to give to us silly few the beauty of his understanding. #review #poetry #history

A gift from past me to future me!

Tales to Terrify ep. 649. Written by M J Jones and narrated by myself. @talestoterrify.bsky.social #horror #historical open.spotify.com/episode/3CDK...

Did I? Yes. Almost without hesitation I flicked the switch.

Following Norfolk naming standards, I name this place Yellabusbyoakington.

Who would have thought happiness was writing in a school bus? 💭

Look, #writer types, I know noone likes to have their characters proscribed to them... But the Chocolate Little Owl needs to become a trope. Any takers?

Wow. Wimbledon Common has really CHANGED in the last year or two. 😉

Coming soon on the blog - mountains, robots, gods, magic and more

It's a 1952 Gibson jazz box. Talked to its lovely owner. Needless to say, it's not for sale. #guitar #envy

Happy solstice.

#Horses have arrived at the pub. Is this an exotic way to avoid drink driving laws? I am a tiny bit afraid of large animals.

It's #friday and time to play "drink your royalties"!

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atreides nuts

Not quite a captain dad... But the data dad.

Finally, Dr Who answers the question, "Can you get a restraining order for stalking yourself?"

Of the reads available in Cromer Jarrolds, this is what I came out with...

The wonderful art of @zepplinmoon.

Sad but true 😂

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Adrian Tchaikovsky

I really want it to be these guys facing off against another glam rock band... But it's not going to be is it?

Many are good but only one can be THE ULTIMATE WRITING BISCUIT.

Having said that I think I'm still open to spokedokes.

Each to their own of course... But I've ridden a bike all my life and never had any chaffing issues. I love the idea that the bicycle can get me where I want to be and as soon as I get off I'm ready for work. Some of my irk with cycling accessories is that they obscure the gorgeous simplicity of it.

Thanks to Tim & Jackie for sending this copy of The Pollutant Speaks with the #Reichstag in #Berlin, nearby where I remember having the best #breakfast of my life. Send me your TPS pictures wherever you are. It really makes my day.

Two books away from Jackie Collins and bloody Jeremy Clarkson... Hinxton mini-library now has at least one science fiction book! 📚💙 #library #sf #books #free

Anyone want a garden-aged single speed? Needs tires and the old lock removing, possibly some bearings. #cambridge #fulbourn #recycle I have sprayed some WD-40 on chain etc.

I don't want to be picky, but when a reader said she'd send a picture of The Pollutant Speaks from #Australia, I didn't have this in mind. Can it really be true that there aren't any windows in #Sydney? 😂📚💙📚 #SF #novel #fan #fail? No. I still love getting these pictures. #book #sciencefiction

The follow-up picture isn't much better. Why are your Christmas decorations still up? Well, science fiction is all about trying to understand strange and distant cultures, isn't it?

Free from a neighbour's garden... But man, that is a LOT of asparagus.

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remotecore

Dangit.

There's some solar activity going on.

I reserve the right to bend the language. What's the opinion #writers? Am I sanctioned to coin a new phrase? Full sentence from a book treatment: "Covering up acts of unaltruism is paramount."