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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jul 23

I will die on the hill that in Sailor Moon R, changing “Death Phantom” to “Doom Phantom” made the name slightly less ridiculous.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the barely five days my eBook has been available, I’ve made 11 sales and $10 in royalties.

I don’t think that’s bad at all for a digital only self-published short story collection.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jul 4

I stopped in a store yesterday, and this is the shirt I was wearing when a woman stopped me and asked if I worked there.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jul 3

@talesunwritten.com

My support for you can now be worn and is machine washable.

Picture of the shirt I purchased to support Tales Unwritten

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jul 2

I got up early because I thought my current class' weekly Zoom Meeting was today.

It's not. It's tomorrow.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 28

That's the only natural response.

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 28

So… I wrote a book.
It’s a collection of short stories with magic, androids, grief, retro diners, and a bit of heartbreak.
Out July 14. Pre-order for $1.99: books2read.com/u/boAYAZ

#WritingCommunity #ShortStories #eBook

Available now at your favorite digital store!

Staring Down The Beast: A Story Collection by Joseph Michael Sciola

books2read.com

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'm not ready to share, yet, but something exciting is happening soon.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 19

Back in April, I was on a work trip to South Korea, and my hotel room’s bathroom had a bidet attachment on the toilet.

I feel for Wren, here.

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 15

Which is worse, the weirdos who make liking these movies their entire personality, or the weirdos who make not liking The Last Jedi their entire personality?

Or is it six of one, half dozen of the other?

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 13

Me, in 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 having a die roll system is dumb. If I wanted to play a tabletop, I’d just play a tabletop.

Me, in 2025: [Plays Baldur’s Gate 3 because I want to but am unable to play a tabletop and want to simulate that experience.]

🤡

youtu.be/NNv2RHR62Rs?...

Circus Theme Song

YouTube video by solo tu radio fm

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 8

Nearly an hour late because I fell asleep, but my video on why I think #ShinobiUndercover's protagonist is better off without access to the series' power system is live!

#ShinobiUndercover #MangaAnalysis #ShonenJump

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 8

Power systems are cool—until they make your protagonist boring.
In Shinobi Undercover, I argue Yodaka shouldn’t get a power-up at all. Not even a secret ninja bloodline.
New video drops at 10AM EST:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkiY...
Let’s talk about why being underestimated is sometimes the best power

www.youtube.com

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Jun 8

Power systems are cool—until they make your protagonist boring.
In Shinobi Undercover, I argue Yodaka shouldn’t get a power-up at all. Not even a secret ninja bloodline.
New video drops at 10AM EST:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkiY...
Let’s talk about why being underestimated is sometimes the best power

www.youtube.com

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · May 18

Do they return when they sober up?

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 30

I remember seeing someone say Once Upon A Time’s short-lived spin-off failed the Bechdel Test when two women who just met talked about a man they both know who was captured by the villains and they were planning on rescuing together.

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 26

On the bus back to work so I can get my car and go home.

The flight departed South Korea at ~ 9 AM on Saturday, April 26 and we arrived in Atlanta at ~ 10 AM on Saturday, April 26.

Time Zones!

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 24

This place is where I go to doomscroll, now.

It’s also part of the reason I haven't 100% cut off Twitter, because at least there is can find things that makes me happy.

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 21

They’re filming a TV Series (I think) in front of the hotel.

There’s a bunch of crew and equipment in the main lobby.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 20

I'm currently on a work trip to South Korea.

So that's neat.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 15

I went bowling for the first time in years!

It was my first time playing Kingpin Bowling, and I bowled my first ever Strike.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 10

In case anyone was curious, dealing with plumbing issues is stressful enough on its own.

Dealing with it the week you’re to go on an international flight?

So much worse.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 10

I only discovered TFS with the more recent commentaries you did for DBZA, but I absorbed your videos and they inspired me enough to make a proof of concept for an Abridged series of my own.

So thank you.

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Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 4

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Apr 1

I don't think I've ever seen A. At least, nilot that I can ever recall.

Joseph Sciola @jsciola.bsky.social · Mar 31

I am now reminded of the moment in trailer with the iconic sequence with The Major, The Doctor, and The Captain — none of who appeared in this version of the anime.