I'm an old male droid.

I write fiction and non-fiction. The fiction here is fantasy and SF, ranging from flash to novel length. Most months I have a short story in @Ooorah 's Tevun-Krus. I am currently updating my novel, Song of a Poisoned Star. My non-fiction is my Idiot's Guide to Line Editing, which is how I'm learning to edit. I want to make you a better writer! And, as a side effect, me. Although: be aware that this won't be long for this world, and will soon be taken down and replaced by something amazing.

Everything here is mature in that it features adult themes like tax forms, ennui, swearing, irony and some mild violence. In everything except for Poisoned Star there is no horror or extreme violence; that gets a little heated, so be aware. I don't ever write about, you know, certain parts of human anatomy.

Maketh Glad is featured on the SF ambassador's page; River Ghasts is featured on the fantasy ambassador's page. Idiots Guide is featured on the Adult Fiction page which used to be an ambassador's page but isn't anymore.

I am old. I don't know who BTS are. I don't want to, either.
  • London, UK
  • JoinedApril 10, 2020


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theidiotmachine theidiotmachine Sep 27, 2024 06:01PM
So I was out over  summer, and then I injured myself in a depressingly stupid way which prevented me from updating... and now I'm back, with all my robot limbs fully functional. And I'm looking for a...
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Stories by theidiotmachine
The Song of a Poisoned Star by theidiotmachine
The Song of a Poisoned Star
Bilen is in the New World, looking for a poisoned star. Molina is with her, looking for decent beer. Saltha j...
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I Fell From The Dark by theidiotmachine
I Fell From The Dark
Mia woke up, strapped to a chair, a long way from home. Who can she trust? My ONC24 story. Guidance: swearing...
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An Idiot's Guide to Line Editing by theidiotmachine
An Idiot's Guide to Line Editing
Trouble with filtering? Bothered by pov? Befuddled by adverbs? Stop. Don't panic. You and I are going to lear...
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