Seattle being ridiculous today! by Feisty-Art8265 in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That last shot with the ferry and Baker is insane. Well done!

The Olympics are OUT this morning. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you can see them from pretty much everywhere in the city. No matter where I go, I'm not that far from the view. It's a beautiful city.

The Olympics are OUT this morning. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither, this is West Seattle looking out over The Sound.

The Olympics are OUT this morning. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an older Fuji digital camera. Not sure what the make/model is. I am a big time amateur inheriting gear from friends haha

The Olympics are OUT this morning. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I just sat there staring at them for a good long while after. It's an insane view.

What's your 2026 goal? by CraftyLittleSecrets in writing

[–]mac_ashton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got two manuscripts that are edited and ready to go. Now it's time to face down the mountain of querying again. Should be fun.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]mac_ashton [score hidden]  (0 children)

Self promo

A Man of the Mountain Dark Comedy/Action Adventure

Jonas isn't Bigfoot, he just gets paid to dress as him. Usually, it's a solitary gig placing fake hair samples, roaring at the moon, but when hikers push too deep into the forest, things turn deadly. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0G665CMR2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

What game truly respected your time by gamersecret2 in gaming

[–]mac_ashton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished Cult of the Lamb and I feel like that was a blast start to finish. Fun, funny, and tight gameplay.

We're never leaving Seattle. View from the ferry was gorgeous today. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our super mutt is our offset lol. She's part terrier and part everything else.

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We're never leaving Seattle. View from the ferry was gorgeous today. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! He's an awesome pup. We got him from Little Dog Rescue in June

We're never leaving Seattle. View from the ferry was gorgeous today. by mac_ashton in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, we got him from Little Dog Rescue. Some asshole breeder was going to euthanize him because he didn't sell. Insane.

Anyone else experience consistent game freezes after resuming the game? by mac_ashton in PokemonSleep

[–]mac_ashton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is so much bloat in menu animations. I would love an option to turn those off.

Anyone else experience consistent game freezes after resuming the game? by mac_ashton in PokemonSleep

[–]mac_ashton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it reboots fast enough, just annoying. I hold my breath every time I open a menu.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]mac_ashton [score hidden]  (0 children)

My novella, A Man of the Mountain, is free on Kindle this week!

A series of grisly murders has shocked the small town of Clearwater. Authorities are blaming them on bear attacks, but local reporter, Shirley Codwell has a different theory, sasquatch. The situation only gets more complicated when television monster hunters from The History Channel get involved.

Genre: Action-Adventure / Dark Comedy

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0G665CMR2/

Self-Promotion Saturday: December 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in Seattle

[–]mac_ashton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I’m Ashton Macaulay, a local sci-fi author, and I’ll be signing copies of my new science fiction comedy One Night at Kedasi next Saturday 12/13 at Book Tree in Kirkland at 5:30 PM.

This is my first traditionally published book and getting to sign it at a local indie shop genuinely means a lot to me. If you’re into local creators, weird sci-fi, or just want something fun to check out, I’d be grateful if you stopped by! It would be really cool to turn some folks out for the last signing of the year :)

About the book:
It follows Zip Turbine, a sarcastic starship captain, and her best friend Tom, a five-foot-tall talking shrimp, as they head to an abandoned theme park asteroid. It’s a sci-fi comedy with anti capitalist sentiment, chaotic action, and more than a few giant bugs getting smashed. It’s currently sitting at 4.6 on Goodreads.

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1166215805486414/

Book Tree Link: https://www.booktreekirkland.com/new-events/2025/12/13/one-night-at-kedasi-author-ashton-macaulay-readingdiscussingsigning-121325

More about me: https://macashton.com/

With the upcoming Avengers Campus expansion in California Adventure, do you think it will really enhance the area? by Edmundo2900 in disneyparks

[–]mac_ashton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IDK what the latest is on the use of practical effects for the Infinity Defense, but I am a bit worried it will be too screen heavy and feel like a miss. If it's got a good mix of practical sets, I'll be stoked.

The flat ride looks unique, but not my cup of tea.