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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 8d

It hurts to write this, so not much now, but Rest in Peace, Spaceman. You inspired me and so, so many others. You’re always in The New York Groove.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 9d

Even though I'm rewriting over half what I've already revised, I'm still having the time of my life making this novel the best it can be. Everything I embraced in the second half of that revision pass is getting in here. It's a level up for me, for sure.

I hope you all will like it.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 15d

I am about one-tenth through this revision pass of the novel. Taking every opportunity to foreshadow future events and enhance the characters. Killing lots of words and writing about the same number to replace them. I wish I could've found these the first time through.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 19d

The revising continues with better words replacing the good enough ones and word count staying close. Two chapters down this weekend. Hope to keep making progress all week and onward. Would love to have a solid draft to send out to beta readers at the end of the month. #writing #sciencefiction

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 20d

One of my perfect fall albums.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 22d

Nice!

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 22d

I’m really glad that my life now includes the Sex Pistols covering the Monkees’ (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 22d

Seven drafts and one revision later, I finally have the bulk of the novel done. Tomorrow I switch to refining mode because the story is THERE.

1st draft was 46,400 words.
7.1th draft is 96,700.

This was supposed to be a novella.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 25d

What a joy to read. Thank you, Peter Ames Carlin for TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND. I am inspired.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 27d

Today is the crime writer Jim Thompson’s birthday (born 1907) and a while back I co-wrote a “Mars noir” with @robschamberger.bsky.social that might appeal to you if you’re a fan. Not saying we captured the spirit, but his influence is embedded in the DNA of the story. www.amazon.com/Rudow-Cant-F...

Rudow Can't Fail: A Novella of the Wave

Rudow Can't Fail: A Novella of the Wave [Arnett, Jason, Schamberger, Rob] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rudow Can't Fail: A Novella of the Wave

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · 29d

This scene I just revised may be the best thing that's come out of me in this book. It's relentlessly grim and writing it took me almost out of my body.

That's The Zone, I guess.

Whew.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 24

Slow but steady. This book will get to a point where I have to release it.

That point has not yet been reached.

My apologies.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 15

It’s Monday. Beware of the Sleestak.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 14

I'll risk my nerd cred and say out loud that I really enjoyed the new Downton Abbey movie. It did its job well as the third in a trilogy by engaging me thoroughly while it wrapped up all the storylines. Nice little coda at the end, too.

Very impressed with Julian Fellowes' writing on this.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 12

Novel update: I'm in the home stretch and the last chapter was way too much fun to read. Very few revisions, except for clarity. This is a picture of how I feel about it.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 10

Savage.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 10

Still an all-time favorite album.

The cover to LIVE's album Throwing Copper with art by Peter Howson. The piece is titled Sisters of Mercy.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 8

Invested in some scholarly books on science fiction today. I've spent time the last few days tracking down scholarly works on the Internet regarding certain things in SF and I love having my mind blown like this. Peer-reviewed journals are amazing resources. #learning

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 7

This one got me. Brilliant.

Nemik’s Manifesto- Try. #starwars #andor #swedit #rebels #starwarsrebels #rogueone #starwarsfan #skywalker #starwarstiktok #therebellion #rebels #badbatch #anewhope #nemik

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 7

I put this out on another platform a couple years back, but I’d like to believe that Derol from Glass Onion is Trooper Wagner from Knives Out, only undercover. I really want that character to have a real link to Benoit Blanc.

Noah Segan as Derol in Glass Onion. “He’s going through some stuff.”

Noah Segan as Trooper Wagner in Knives Out. He’s a fan. A big fan.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 6

I don't really do any marketing of my books. Not because I don't think it's necessary, I just don't have time. I'd rather be writing or spending time with my spouse than endlessly shilling...

So when the new book comes, will you help spread the word when I do talk about it? I will reciprocate.

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just learned that both Percival Everett and Nnedi Okorafor are going to be in KC in October. Everett's event is sold out but I registered for Okorafor's.

Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 1

A monthly update on progress with the novel, wrangling over AI, thoughts on nuance and society along with one fo the tools I use in my writing. If you’re curious about what’s up with my creative life, you can find out here. (Also, you can subscribe.)

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They Say Time Loves a Hero

They sit across from each other, coffees half gone, when it comes up. There’s a difference between training and experience, one says, and that’s what makes art. Art is what you respond to, the huma…

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Jason Arnett @ajasont.bsky.social · Sep 1

The next eight weeks or so are officially Ray Bradbury season.

Screen shot of Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Darrk as he leads the parade through town in the film adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes.

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