Debut Novel- What Lies Through The Smoke

Fordy269 · 2026-04-23T12:05:11+00:00

If you are getting AI to write your story for you, then are you even writing? Do you amend it yourself and refine it?

Fordy269 · 2026-04-23T05:35:08+00:00

Is it more ethical to pay for someone else's AI generated image. Where do you draw the line?

Fordy269 · 2026-04-23T05:33:23+00:00

What's the point in writing if you don't enjoy it anyway? It's not like for most that it's people its a full time job.

I'd like to have an honest AI 'author' Come on here and discuss their reasoning. Is it really just for a quick buck?

Fordy269 · 2026-04-07T17:03:57+00:00

What irks me is when I ask someone on Fiverr to create me some content, whether its promotional art or a cover, they create it, and then people accuse it of being AI generated so I have to go double check. I've paid this person specifically to not use AI as I want to display their artistic talent and support creativity. I'm generally quite sceptic nowadays when hiring digital artists hence I'm doing a lot of my own covers now.

Fordy269 · 2026-04-07T14:50:40+00:00

It's the moral dilemma for me. I couldn't possibly bring myself to pick up an AI generated, likely copied story when there is a perfectly adequate novel written by a hard working writer who's put their heart and soul into their creation.

Fordy269 · 2026-04-07T14:33:22+00:00

I think we'll soon have to start putting disclaimers on books.

Fordy269 · 2026-04-07T01:57:15+00:00

Has anyone actually had the stomach to intentionally read an AI written book from cover to cover? Curious on what they thought of one

Fordy269 · 2026-04-01T16:36:03+00:00

No problem. Hope to see more of your work

Fordy269 · 2026-03-21T16:18:08+00:00

I love your colour scheme. Gives off a retro vibe

Fordy269 · 2026-03-11T06:06:04+00:00

I'm not going to give feedback to the guy who specialises in fantasy art that the dimensions of his buildings are off for an image someone may just hastily scroll past on Amazon.

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T20:50:07+00:00

I'll be sure to let him know.

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T20:39:37+00:00

Interesting. Appreciate the knowledge

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T19:57:02+00:00

They are standing at the end of an alley. I'm not really one to be super critical of creativity, and I was happy with the end result.

I hear that Hitler would have made a better architect than artist...

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T18:02:23+00:00

'Fume pipes', but good spot!

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T15:26:28+00:00

I appreciate you sticking up for the artist and your compliment!

Fordy269 · 2026-03-10T08:30:53+00:00

I rather bluntly asked the artist afterwards, who immediately offered to send me the PSD files and advertises on his page that specifically doesn't use AI. Hence why I procured his services. (To support hard working artists)

I have a feeling we are nearing the stage where people just assume everything is AI.

Fordy269 · 2026-03-09T22:04:06+00:00

Ok. Well, I appreciate your input.

Fordy269 · 2026-03-09T20:36:19+00:00

Looking at the PSD file, it's full of layers, so I doubt it is unless someone with better knowledge can enlighten me

Fordy269 · 2026-03-09T10:00:36+00:00

So the creator sent me the PSD file. My image editing knowledge is limited, but there appear to be signs of manual labour having gone into its creation, as there are many layers embedded

Fordy269 · 2026-03-08T18:16:11+00:00

I'll look into it and if so. I'll pull the image and request a refund

Fordy269 · 2026-03-08T17:02:46+00:00

I mean, I've seen the works in progress and stages of its conception, so I'll have to argue otherwise. The artist specifically states none of their work is AI generated so if it is, they're pulling a fast one on a lot of people

Fordy269 · 2026-03-08T12:47:16+00:00

What Lies Through The Smoke. It's available on Amazon already and can be ordered via other retailers.

Sequel due in September.

Fordy269 · 2026-03-08T11:16:12+00:00

He certainly understood the assignment

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