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August 10, 2019

Eco-Fiction and Cli-Fi

The genre of science fiction in which I write can be called eco-fiction or cli-fi (climate fiction). Eco-fiction (which is sometimes short for environmental fiction) focuses on a protagonist vs. nature approach, often with overtones of environmentalism (though an Anthropocene commentary is not necessary.) Cli-fi includes world-building focused on climate change and its consequences. They aren't the exact same thing, but they have significant overlap in many cases.
One of my favorite examples o...
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Published on August 10, 2019 06:00

August 9, 2019

What is the Anthropocene?

The Anthropocene is a term for the current geological age, defining this age by the changes humans have wrought on the planet. Technically, the Anthropocene isn't an accepted term; it's one that many environmentalists favor as a more apt descriptor than Holocene, but with which some geologists disagree (since we can't pinpoint a geological spot for the start of the Anthropocene) [1].

Some environmentalists argue that we, in fact, are leaving our mark in the geologic strata. Authors Jason W. Mo...
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Published on August 09, 2019 19:10

December 30, 2018

Feminist cat merch

A new focus of my graphic design recently is combining my love of feminism, cats, and magic. My RedBubble artist account allows me to create some cool merchandise out of it. If you're so inclined, I would love for you to check it out.



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Published on December 30, 2018 08:35

March 3, 2017

Communication Problems Between Clients and Creatives? Head to Copypress to Learn More

I'm over at the Copypress blog talking about what happens when clients and creatives can't communicate.

Check it out!
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Published on March 03, 2017 11:16

October 18, 2016

Are You Bad at Budgeting?

I'm over at TechieReport again! This time I'm sharing a few budgeting tips for people who are especially bad at sticking to budgets. I recommend a few apps that'll help you get a handle on your finances, too.

Check it out!
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Published on October 18, 2016 10:39

October 11, 2016

Is Harry Potter Go a Go?

I wish Harry Potter Go would actually happen. The rumors claiming the game is in development, however, are false (at least right now.)

I'm over at TechieReport debunking. Someone cast a cheering charm on me, stat!
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Published on October 11, 2016 13:57

September 13, 2016

On the Search Engine Manipulation Effect

I'm over at TechieReport talking about the Search Engine Manipulation Effect!

Find out more about the researchers who discovered this chilling phenomenon, and read a first-hand account of their methodology at Aeon!
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Published on September 13, 2016 18:01

July 8, 2016

Under Construction!

This blog is under construction! Thanks for your patience.

--Alexandra
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Published on July 08, 2016 10:35

July 5, 2013

Reclaiming my first drafts

Re-posting something I wrote for YAConfidential a bit ago, mostly because I feel bad about the lack of content here, lately!

In which I reclaim my first drafts and take Stephen King's advice:

http://yaconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/04/should-i-be-this-honest-reclaiming-my.html
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Published on July 05, 2013 06:39

November 6, 2012

Vote please!

It doesn't matter who you're voting for--just go out and exercise your constitutional right!
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Published on November 06, 2012 08:20

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