Well. The book is at the printer for the first pass. My lone not-me editor just bailed. (I don't blame her; it's a heavy text and the news has just been slamming her. It's better she not take this project on.) This will be fun. #Writing #Booksky #Writersky

I have to decide before the cover reveal if I'm setting up a dedicated account for Enlighten Someone Daily... Ugh! At this point, I'm generally against a second Bluesky account; I'm not really social enough to justify one... I'm not a savvy enough businessperson to justify two...😉

This time, we're at Moon Phaze Boutique at Mystical Market, in Yorkville, IL on Saturday, September 27, at 10 AM to 4 PM. Of course you can order online at www.theravenshouse.net​

Share your favorite black and white movie.

#Writing #Politics I know you've never read any of my literary works, so I ask you to take it on my word for a moment that I present complex, sophisticated arguments through my fiction. That said... 1/2

#Booksky #Writing #SmallPress "M.A.H.M." has been out for a month now and I'm wondering, "What would it take to get YOU to purchase a screwball comedy/existential horror novel that's got some heft to it? www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/mahm.html Reply with a comment & I'll see if I can illustrate 1/2

A Raven Find... #Skull bags for your crystals, your tarot cards, or your The Raven's House jewelry. All with a different design, in white or black. Order​ now online at www.theravenshouse.net

I love my wife.

19 Short Stories (Technically 16 short stories, 3 novellas) 562 pages (currently) "Tales From Our Current Apocalypse" goes to the printer for the first galleys tomorrow. I'm thinking of establishing a Bluesky account for my publishing company... #Writing #Booksky #SmallPress #IndieAuthors

Want to have a literary experience that, in the process of its story, explores what the U.S. looks like if it defaults on raising the debt ceiling? Buy "Unnamed Perils Policy Claim" at www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/uppc.html Seriously, we make it entertaining! #Writing #SmallPress #Booksky #Politics

For someone who has been sober for 35+ years, I do enjoy writing characters who are drinking... #Writersky #Writing

Want to have a literary experience that, in the process of its story, explores what the U.S. looks like if it defaults on raising the debt ceiling? Buy "Unnamed Perils Policy Claim" at www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/uppc.html Seriously, we make it entertaining! #Writing #SmallPress #Booksky #Politics

I would like a Constitutional Amendment, a simple addition to the Executive powers: The President shall not have the right to terminate the employment of any employee of the Federal government or any non-governmental advisory service. I'm tired of having an abusive HR Director In Chief. #Politics

I *know* it's all about distracting from the push to release the Epstein Files, but it genuinely upsets me that the Regime has spent so much more time commemorating Charlie Kirk than they devoted to eulogizing President Jimmy Carter when he died. #Politics #Writing #Resist #FuckMAGA

#Booksky #Writing #SmallPress "M.A.H.M." has been out for a month now and I'm wondering, "What would it take to get YOU to purchase a screwball comedy/existential horror novel that's got some heft to it? www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/mahm.html Reply with a comment & I'll see if I can illustrate 1/2

Last day of Capclave 2025! If you can get to Rockville, MD, you can buy directly from a number of #IndieAuthors & #SmallPress authors (including me!). Come before 2 p.m. (I know, it's hard for some, but try!); the convention closes early today! #Booksky #Capclave2025 #Conventions #Writing #Maryland

Happy Caturday! Evie hopes you're spoiling your cats as much as she is spoiled (she's embarrassed by her lavish accommodations). #Caturday #HappyCaturday

In the D.C. area this weekend? Why not come support a cool, small reading convention? Capclave 2025 is happening Friday-Sunday (Details at: capclave.org/capclave25/)! I'll be there as a vendor, with my books. Come, discover they are real and buy!😜 #Writing #Conventions #Capclave2025 #Booksky

Tomorrow! The Raven's House is a vendor at Joliet Pride Fest! Come out and celebrate! We will...

Here's a better idea than what Ezra Klein put up: If Democrats want to win Kansas, Ohio, and Missouri, they should run candidates on a radical farm bill. No joke; when was the last time Democrats were front-and-center courting farmers? Instead of signing onto a weak-ass Republican farm bill, the 1/2

My wife tells me that my default in communications with women is flirting. She's got some science/data to back up her assertion. I don't believe I am; I don't have intent. I don't think that matters to her. So,if you've interpreted my communications at any time as flirtatious, this thread's for you!

Here's a thought that will fester: By now,you're probably seen footage of Convicted Felon Trump speaking (usually in the Oval Office)where he starts talking and then he loses his train of thought and his statement goes in a bizarre direction that has no correlation to where he started #Politics 1/5

Wow. Just wow. And mad props to the full cast making throwing in with Stewart so they stand together. Amazing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN... #Politics #Resist

The next time your Oversight committees meet, @peters.senate.gov @repstansbury.bsky.social , might you ask Director Noem what, specific, part of these agents' training informed them that this was the appropriate and legal way for ICE agents to deal with U.S. citizens? #Politics

"Whence all this passion toward conformity anyway? - diversity is the word. Let man keep his many parts and you'll have no tyrant states." - p. 567, "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison. Still my favorite novel of all time; still universal in its observations. #Booksky #Politics

Fuck it. This piece was never going to sell at my price anyway. "Unified Statement Of Allegations" Oil paint on canvasboard 18" x 24" #Art #Politics

Today I'm pitching a real simple bill. It would be nice if someone in our Representative Democracy ran with it: The Hands-Off ICE Act - ICE agents are no longer allowed to carry firearms, crowd control "devices" or any other form of weaponry, - ICE agents are hereby restricted from having any 1/2

#Politics #Resist #Writing #Booksky #SmallPress #IndieAuthors Are you pissed about ABC caving to the Trump Regime by putting Jimmy Kimmel Live on indefinite hiatus? Tired of watching media companies comply in advance? NOW is the time to support the media that isn't bowing and is producing works 1/7

If I ever achieve any measure of commercial success that results in interviews citing my quotations, be prepared for a lot of ellipses. "Linear" is not my strong suit. I am okay with that. #Writing #Humor

I think a really interesting "Star Wars" project would be an Alternate Universe set in the time of the Sequel Trilogy that explores what that galaxy became when Luke Skywalker finished his training on Dagobah and then took on the Empire. As much as I love "Andor," I think there is a compelling story

My Final Post On Charlie Kirk: A while back, I saw a video of Charlie Kirk. He was "debating" children. I mean that. He'd pose a question, make a point and smirk at late-teenagers until they gave up and the next one stepped up to him. I asked, "Why isn't this guy debating adults?!" and then 1/9

Note To MAGA Activists/Politicians: If you are repulsed by the footage on the internet that captures the reality of Charlie Kirk being shot, why not join the rest of the sane world in calling for the repeal of the 2nd Amendment so that sensible gun control laws may be enacted and enforced? #Politics

Want to help an #IndieAuthor? Buying books is GREAT, but if you're skint, why not use your local library? MOST #Libraries have an out-of-network interlibrary loan service. (Ask your librarian!) Want to read one of my books? The #MidyorkLibrarySystem has them: midyork.org/client/en_US... #Booksky

In the D.C. area this weekend? Why not come support a cool, small reading convention? Capclave 2025 is happening Friday-Sunday (Details at: capclave.org/capclave25/)! I'll be there as a vendor, with my books. Come, discover they are real and buy!😜 #Writing #Conventions #Capclave2025 #Booksky

My latest #Fanfic is an #Andor piece! Hugely spoilerific for the final block, my piece: "Better Than Andor: A Dedra Meero Story" reworks the... problematic way Meero's character is treated in the final block. Check it out at: archiveofourown.org/works/65628871 #StarWars #AndorFinale #Writing

#Politics #Satire To Representative Higgins, I would NEVER belittle the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The gunman did a great job. One shot, no peripheral casualties. 9/10 Only note: next time do it away from others, no need to traumatize innocent people. Then again, outside those who might have 1/2

For those who don't know me or my works: - I am a firm, absolutist, advocate for the First Amendment, - I believe incredibly in the importance of personal responsibility and being responsible for your actions/statements I don't see those two values as contradictory #Politics #Writing

I won't take any of the MAGA mouthpieces seriously about their objections to people speaking honestly about Charlie Kirk's murder until they address the obvious solution to such violence: Repeal the 2nd Amendment & replace it with clear, sensible language that allows for gun control laws. #Politics

I am reposting this because MAGA activists are working to ruin the lives & livelihood of people who speak out against Charlie Kirk & observe that he died as a direct result of his views. These whiny dipshits don't like when the truth makes them & their movement look bad. They can't hurt me. Enjoy!

Find out.

Today On "Let Me Tell You How Much People SUCK!" I am at a convention as a dealer, selling - among other things - my wife's incredible crochet. Seriously, other crochet artists come and drool at her work. Today, one of those dealers has their own version of one of her projects on their table. 1/2

I am sitting, waiting for the convention to open and using the time to edit one of the stories for my forthcoming anthology. I am literally crying at the end of it. I wrote this thing; how the fuck can it bring me to tears?! #writing #Booksky #Writersky #IndieAuthors #SmallPress

On Sunday! We're at the Midwest Cultural Fest in Lockport from 10 to 4. Or visit us at www.theravenshouse.net

I'll make it easy for them: Fuck Charlie Kirk. Irrespective of how he died, he lived a life spreading hate, division and advocating policies that took health and security from others. Fuck him.

I have a big set up at this weekend's Flower City Comic Con in Rochester, NY! Want to see the books and products before you buy? Show up at: www.fc3roc.com We look forward to meeting new readers and #tradingcard collectors! #FC3 #RochesterNY

1/2 #Politics #Crime #Writing #FuckMAGA Rape is a crime that has one of the lowest rehabilitation rates. Men who cheat on their wives have a high recidivism rate, higher when the offenders receive little or no consequences for their actions. So, here's a question that will fester:

Find out.

It's a little batty, I know, but it's a creation by The Raven's House. Available to buy online at www.theravenshouse.net Unique home decor for unique people. #bats #homedecor #goth #witch​

On Saturday, The Raven's House is in Peoria for Horror Fiesta! I am so busy with the adding new creations! So excited for this one!

I take the little victories where I can. I am eight stories into my editing/formatting and I am delighted to discover that I managed to not use any of the same names, despite stories being written months or years apart. *Sigh* #Writing #Booksky #NowEditing