SFWA's controversial decision on LLMs in the Nebula Awards prompts member A. P. Howell to express embarrassment and demand accountability from the organization.
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A. P. Howell is an author with interests in dogs and social media, who enjoys blogging and sharing dog pictures online.
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A review of diverse literary works and a short film, focusing on character depth, societal themes, and unique storytelling styles.
The blog post reviews several novellas and novels, highlighting their unique qualities and the author's enjoyment of their unconventional execution. It discusses the marketing and genre classifications of works by Nicole Kornher-S...
The blog post reviews various short stories, novelettes, and novels from 2024 and 2025, highlighting their themes, character studies, and unique storytelling approaches. It discusses works by authors like P.A. Cornell, Gretchen Te...
The post discusses the Submission Grinder, a valuable resource for writers, particularly those submitting short fiction. It highlights the site's features, including market listings, submission tracking, and response times. The au...
The blog post reviews various creative works from 2025, including short stories, a novella, and media such as a TV series and a movie. It highlights the unique themes and tones of each work, from the whimsical to the serious, and ...
A. P. Howell reviews 2025 fiction, exploring themes of magic, obsession, and supernatural horror across several notable works.
The blog post discusses Itch.io's recent decision to delist various materials, including some that are not explicitly harmful, due to pressure from payment processors influenced by the Australian charity Collective Shout. The auth...
5.3Artwork on my budget
2025-07-08 • art stock photos ethics copyright ai
The author discusses their approach to using art ethically, focusing on securing rights, avoiding AI-generated images, and ensuring the suitability of art for specific purposes. They emphasize the importance of rights management a...
5.1Conjured.Ink
2025-08-02 • creativity indie foss catalog conjured ink
The post discusses the creation of Conjured.Ink, a collective and website aimed at supporting indie creatives by providing a catalog and network for independent sites. It highlights the resilience of the platform, which avoids bei...
4.7Zines
2025-11-05 • diy projects creativity art zine digital culture
The author reflects on their experience of creating zines, inspired by a workshop led by Monica Louzon. They express a sense of despair about the decline of the internet and the quality of online content, contrasting it with the t...
The African Translation Project aims to raise $15,000 for translating books in non-colonial African languages, curated by South African author Zukiswa Wanner. The project will fund three translations in isiZulu, Shona, and Kiswahi...
Animal Noir, featuring 'Femme Prédatrice,' is a collaborative anthology of stories about anthropomorphic animals, highlighting the creative process and the author's personal writing journey.
The author reflects on their recent writing experiences, highlighting two original publications: a flash story titled 'The Mermaid Who Declined the Sea Witch’s Offer and Is Doing Just Fine, Thanks for Asking' and a short piece cal...
A. P. Howell reviews a tumultuous year filled with political frustrations, health challenges, and mixed success in writing and self-publishing, while remaining hopeful for the future.
ParSec has won the 2025 British Fantasy Award for Best Magazine/Periodical. The author reflects on their positive experiences with the magazine, highlighting its semi-pro pay category and the importance of recognition for venues t...
32025 by the numbers
2026-01-01 • writing fiction self-publishing
The author reviews their short fiction submissions in 2025, highlighting a shift towards novel projects in 2026 while managing self-published works distinctly.
2.6“Matches”
2025-12-31 • science fiction short stories mystery adoption
'Matches' is a near-future P.I. story that critiques the adoption industry, reflecting the author's personal journey as an adoptive parent.
0Pride Bundle
2025-06-01 • indie book bundle pride month
Itch.io is offering an Indie Spotlight Pride Bundle for Pride Month, which includes 18 books for $27. A. P. Howell's contribution is 'The Relative Positions of Dead Things in the Dark', featuring a trans character. Another book in...
The author has released three short story reprints for sale and is experimenting with Itch.io to find more readers. They are also working on self-promotion and increasing visibility for their work.
0Brace yourself
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0Book bundles
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0Things I enjoyed in 2025 (Part 2)
2025-05-15 • review media movies books literary fiction
A. P. Howell shares a list of books, movies, and TV shows he enjoyed in 2025, including short stories, novels, and media. He provides a brief review and commentary on each, highlighting the themes and elements he appreciated.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 used ChatGPT to vet program participants, leading to resignations and withdrawals. The use of AI in the writing community has been a big issue for many of the convention’s prospective participants and members...