Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
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Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
· Nov 20
As I am a writer and must peddle my wares lest I die in the abyss, hey! In April 2025, THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS emerges from the fog and the trees and if you wanted to pre-order it from your favorite local bookstore -- or get signed, personalized copies from Doylestown Bookshop -- that'd be nice.
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Marimar Martinez is a hero. Please keep her safe.
And please remember every time you hear a claim from the DHS that they will lie. Constantly. Blatantly. Without remorse.
And please remember every time you hear a claim from the DHS that they will lie. Constantly. Blatantly. Without remorse.
Chicago's U.S. attorney's office has released evidence from the case against Marimar Martinez, pre-empting her press conference later today.
It even released text messages it once claimed would "sully" a Border Patrol agents's rep.
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
It even released text messages it once claimed would "sully" a Border Patrol agents's rep.
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Border Patrol agents say 'time to get aggressive' in footage that contradicts claims against Marimar Martinez
Martinez is expected to announce a new lawsuit stemming from her Oct. 4 shooting by a Border Patrol agent at a press conference Wednesday. Her attorneys say newly released evidence will show an agent ...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Marimar Martinez is a hero. Please keep her safe.
And please remember every time you hear a claim from the DHS that they will lie. Constantly. Blatantly. Without remorse.
And please remember every time you hear a claim from the DHS that they will lie. Constantly. Blatantly. Without remorse.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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People often defend Schumer's limp messaging to me by saying he needs to reach out to the uncommitteds and the undecideds and the fence-sitters.
But you can't do that AT THE EXPENSE OF YOUR BASE. Because if you do, this happens:
But you can't do that AT THE EXPENSE OF YOUR BASE. Because if you do, this happens:
This is a huge deal. After years of leading in fundraising, Dem small donors are (rightly) pissed off at the spam texts and emails, as well as at congressional leadership. Meanwhile, GOP billionaire money is hitting record levels. Perfect storm.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
February 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
People often defend Schumer's limp messaging to me by saying he needs to reach out to the uncommitteds and the undecideds and the fence-sitters.
But you can't do that AT THE EXPENSE OF YOUR BASE. Because if you do, this happens:
But you can't do that AT THE EXPENSE OF YOUR BASE. Because if you do, this happens:
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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A PARTY BALLOON
www.cbsnews.com/news/airspac...
www.cbsnews.com/news/airspac...
February 11, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A PARTY BALLOON
www.cbsnews.com/news/airspac...
www.cbsnews.com/news/airspac...
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BEARDS SHALL BE BURNING IN BROOKLYN @chuckwendig.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
BEARDS SHALL BE BURNING IN BROOKLYN @chuckwendig.bsky.social
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Career communications staff at the Dept of Labor were ignored and many resigned when a 21 year old starting posting white nationalist meme. Now he is going to DHS. This is who prospers under the clicktatorship.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Homeland Security Hires Labor Dept. Aide Whose Posts Raised Alarms
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Career communications staff at the Dept of Labor were ignored and many resigned when a 21 year old starting posting white nationalist meme. Now he is going to DHS. This is who prospers under the clicktatorship.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
I hate all of this! I hate that our government has been taken over by lunatics, dipshits, moral vacuums and con-artists. (Or some combination in between.) The people who are supposed at least cursorily protect us and govern the goings-on of our country are instead chopping us all up for firewood.
The flu and pneumonia kill over 45,000 people a year. Moderna developed a new mRNA flu vaccine for people 50 and older--who are most at risk. Prasad, unilaterally, against the recommendation of experts within the agency, denied Moderna's appplication. www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna's flu vaccine application
The rejection is the latest instance of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.
www.statnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I hate all of this! I hate that our government has been taken over by lunatics, dipshits, moral vacuums and con-artists. (Or some combination in between.) The people who are supposed at least cursorily protect us and govern the goings-on of our country are instead chopping us all up for firewood.
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wow -- Bondi throws a fit in response to Nadler's question about how many of Epstein's co-conspirators, if any, she's investigating, aggressively pointing at him and yelling. The hearing then devolves into chaos and Raskin and Bondi start yelling at each other.
February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
wow -- Bondi throws a fit in response to Nadler's question about how many of Epstein's co-conspirators, if any, she's investigating, aggressively pointing at him and yelling. The hearing then devolves into chaos and Raskin and Bondi start yelling at each other.
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This was an effective lead-in by Swalwell. That's good tone-setting
Swalwell details death threats he and his wife and children have gotten and points out that the DOJ has refused to prosecute some of them
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This was an effective lead-in by Swalwell. That's good tone-setting
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Under pressure from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Pam Bondi refuses to apologize to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse for her actions in the Epstein case.
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Under pressure from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Pam Bondi refuses to apologize to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse for her actions in the Epstein case.
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I'm old enough to remember when the DOJ brought evidence to a grand jury and they were able to get indictments based on that evidence.
See United States v. Trump (DC and Florida)
See United States v. Trump (DC and Florida)
Lieu plays Bondi the infamous clip of Trump & Epstein partying together & asks her if there were underaged girls at any party the two attended
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the DOJ brought evidence to a grand jury and they were able to get indictments based on that evidence.
See United States v. Trump (DC and Florida)
See United States v. Trump (DC and Florida)
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In a sign of how poorly this hearing is going for Pam Bondi, Fox News has cut away from live coverage which is highly unusual for a high-profile hearing of this sort
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In a sign of how poorly this hearing is going for Pam Bondi, Fox News has cut away from live coverage which is highly unusual for a high-profile hearing of this sort
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As a ProPublica supporter, I find that organization's anti-union efforts disturbing.
Inbox: Union workers with ProPublica, Texas Tribune, and the Austin American-Statesman picketing downtown today:
February 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
As a ProPublica supporter, I find that organization's anti-union efforts disturbing.
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Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
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"... any serious push to account for the actions of this government — to abolish the president’s private army, restructure immigration enforcement and punish anyone responsible for wrongdoing — must include recompense and repair for its victims."
Great piece by @jamellebouie.net on the need for ICE hearings. Get it all out there. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
Opinion | We Have to Look Right in the Face of What We Have Become
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
"... any serious push to account for the actions of this government — to abolish the president’s private army, restructure immigration enforcement and punish anyone responsible for wrongdoing — must include recompense and repair for its victims."
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Lessons I Learned on Book Tour
1. Get ahead of your anxiety.
This was my first solo driving tour. I am scared of highways. I rented a car similar to mine that I knew would be highly reliable. I brought pepper spray and a tire gauge. I overpacked and brought a heavy coat. If you can slash worry, do.
1. Get ahead of your anxiety.
This was my first solo driving tour. I am scared of highways. I rented a car similar to mine that I knew would be highly reliable. I brought pepper spray and a tire gauge. I overpacked and brought a heavy coat. If you can slash worry, do.
February 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Lessons I Learned on Book Tour
1. Get ahead of your anxiety.
This was my first solo driving tour. I am scared of highways. I rented a car similar to mine that I knew would be highly reliable. I brought pepper spray and a tire gauge. I overpacked and brought a heavy coat. If you can slash worry, do.
1. Get ahead of your anxiety.
This was my first solo driving tour. I am scared of highways. I rented a car similar to mine that I knew would be highly reliable. I brought pepper spray and a tire gauge. I overpacked and brought a heavy coat. If you can slash worry, do.
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Welcome to our weekly game, Violent Atrocities or Gross Incompetence? in which we try to decode minimally informative breaking news without scaring the chickens
February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Welcome to our weekly game, Violent Atrocities or Gross Incompetence? in which we try to decode minimally informative breaking news without scaring the chickens
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Here’s the second novelette I have out in Feb. This one‘s a stand-alone book. Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl meet at Rocket Ray’s diner in an alternate, retro-futuristic Toronto. Mayhem ensues from there. Find out more and order yours by clicking the link.
www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl – Stars and Sabers
Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl by award-winning author P.A. Cornell is a sci-fi romance novelette set in a retrofuturistic Toronto, publishing February 3, 2026 via Stars and Sabers Publishing.
www.starsandsabers.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Here’s the second novelette I have out in Feb. This one‘s a stand-alone book. Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl meet at Rocket Ray’s diner in an alternate, retro-futuristic Toronto. Mayhem ensues from there. Find out more and order yours by clicking the link.
www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
wtf was this even about
U.S. FAA : THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRSPACE OVER EL PASO HAS BEEN LIFTED.
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
wtf was this even about
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Where’s that post about how the citizens didn’t know that Rome had fallen until nobody showed up to repair the bridges?
@chadbourn.bsky.social there's a pilots' chat forum where they're discussing this & exchanging information. pilotsofamerica.com
general consensus is that it's bizarre & unprecedented. & incredibly poorly handled b/c it was issued with no notice, such that passengers arrived to a closed airport.
general consensus is that it's bizarre & unprecedented. & incredibly poorly handled b/c it was issued with no notice, such that passengers arrived to a closed airport.
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Where’s that post about how the citizens didn’t know that Rome had fallen until nobody showed up to repair the bridges?
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Here's a theory I hadn't considered, given Trump has vowed to restart nuclear testing bsky.app/profile/aphc...
The other thought that comes to mind is that this is a step to a nuke test at Alamogordo
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Here's a theory I hadn't considered, given Trump has vowed to restart nuclear testing bsky.app/profile/aphc...
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More on El Paso, from CNN’s Pete Muntean
February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
More on El Paso, from CNN’s Pete Muntean
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Of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most.
This seems awfully fishy. The Palm Beach police chiief waiting until 2019 to tell the FBI Trump had called him about Epstein in 2006, which the FBI says cannot be corroborated and which Trump has never claimed before.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most.
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Poster is an El Paso City Council Rep:
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Poster is an El Paso City Council Rep: