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Daniel Woods
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Terrible writer, solid takes. Petty bitch.

Neo-Americana; Speculative #Fiction & #SciFi

Open for collabs!

IWW-FJU, Land of Enchantment, USA.

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Daniel Woods @danwoodswriter.bsky.social · Oct 12
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As always, all is available first and free on my site!

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Sure sounds like most people just want Socialism.
davidpatrickblue.bsky.social David Patrick @davidpatrickblue.bsky.social · 12h
Most Americans aren’t extremists. They’re just tired tired of arguing, tired of being afraid, tired of feeling unheard. People want lower prices, safer neighborhoods, better healthcare, and a government that actually works. If politicians listened to the real needs of the people.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Systems in place, HUD Director Hale is provided solutions to her logistical concerns.

Today's #WIPSnips word is "system". A word my writing wouldn't be complete without regardless of genre!

Enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is

#writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts #art #oc #F #read
A narrative block on black background. Depicts a scene in the author's novel Where The Battle Is centering around the development of solutions to an exploding refugee and prisoner crisis across the fractured United States landscape.
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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After a long fighting season, the grand halls of the Mellivora estate reward the survivors of the Empire's ambitions.

From my very first book Protectors' Promise

Love writing about food! Redwall sunk its teeth in pretty deep.

#writingprompt #writesky #writingcommunity #oc #food #writer
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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A formality dressed in conferencial drapery, Commandant Bradley's bureaucratic maneuvering approaches a natural, predetermined end.

Today's #WIPSnips is "debut" (introduction)

Enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is!

#wip #amwriting #writingprompt #oc #original #fiction
Screenshot of narrative dialogue on black background depicting a dystopian meeting about mass murder. The word 'introduction' is highlighted in yellow. A woman asks sarcastically whether they should just burn or shoot people, questioning if economics don't support mass murder in the long run. Captain Tythe tersely introduces Miss Lester from the Department of Health. Another character named Lilly suggests 'a hole in the ground' as the most humane solution for 'these animals,' receiving mutters of assent. Commandant Bradley then asks Miss Lester for her suggestion. Lester, taken aback, asks if they can find a solution 'before' (italicized) resorting to death camps. When someone clarifies she means mass sterilization, she hesitantly questions whether fifty million would be feasible. Bradley quickly shifts from passive observer to interrogator, pressing her with 'Would forty million?' The exchange reveals bureaucratic discussions of genocide being conducted in clinical, administrative language.
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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When I accidentally make a war criminal act human.

Reel it in! 😂
esraye.bsky.social E.S. Raye - Author & Screenwriter @esraye.bsky.social · 5d
Accidentally went and made one of my characters a war criminal. Gonna have to reel that in a little 😬

#amwriting
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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As Commandant Bradley savors his bourbon and bartender Kira eavesdrops from across the ornate hall, the conversation she's about to overhear will prove far more telling than she knows.

Today's #WIPSnips is "crystal"

Enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is

#writingprompts #writesky #oc #WIP
Screenshot of narrative text on black background depicting a bar scene in Austin. Commandant Bradley arrives with jangling medals and is greeted by Charles, who has been leering at bartender Kira for over an hour. Bradley orders old bourbon from Frankfort served neat; the word 'crystal' is highlighted in yellow. The text describes Bradley savoring the whiskey—smelling it, admiring its legs in the golden light, then drinking with eyes closed before sighing with enjoyment. Kira, who has a prosthetic leg, refills his glass then moves to a respectful distance while still able to overhear their conversation due to the room's amplifying acoustics. The passage ends with Bradley saying 'Well, Charles, out with it.' The word 'real' appears italicized when Charles calls Austin 'the real center of empire,' and 'hmmmed' is italicized when describing Bradley's acknowledgment.
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Inglehart's post-materialism theory suggests we only have bandwidth for social causes once survival is secured.

As housing becomes unreachable and wages stagnate—are we entering a "post²-materialism" where solidarity itself becomes a luxury?

#WritingCommunity #Essay #Politics #Economics #Opinion
Post²-Materialism: The Sucking Social Undertow of America's Decline — Daniel Woods - Writer
Post-materialism theory explains why economic hardship leads to social intolerance. Analysis of how material deprivation threatens LGBTQ+ rights & justice.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Trump's greatest achievement is reopening the Underground Railroad.

This time, never let it shutter again.

Avenues of escape and safety are clearly imperative to the survival of any morally minded person in this country.
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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While many vets don't need reminding, dipshit ICE goons who can't pass an open-book exam on the 4th Amendment and the Immigration & Nationality Act surely need to be told the first time.

For everyone's convenience...

#acab
A printed 'Know Your Rights' card with italicized black text on white/cream background. The card states: 'I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights. These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.' Spanish-language 'Know Your Rights' card with black text on white/cream background. The card is titled 'Usted tiene derechos constitucionales:' (You have constitutional rights) followed by bullet points: 'NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta' (Do not open the door if an immigration agent is knocking), 'NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio' (Do not answer any questions from an immigration agent if they try to speak with you. You have the right to remain silent), 'NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado' (Do not sign anything without first speaking with a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer), 'Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse y si le dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad' (If you are outside your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly), 'ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta' (Give this card to the agent. If you are inside your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door).
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Laetitia wakes in a sea of hollow faces and bony elbows—hundreds, maybe thousands of people crammed into a lot with nowhere to go.

Today's #WIPSnips is "direction"

Enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is

#writingprompts #amwriting #writesky #readsky #fiction #horror #oc #art #promosky
Screenshot of narrative text on black background describing Laetitia arriving at a crowded detention facility. After being checked for head injuries, she's led into a lot packed with hundreds or thousands of people jostling aimlessly. The word 'direction' is highlighted in yellow. The passage details a food line where she grabs a mismatched bowl from a pile of speckled enamel and warped plastic, while her warden makes the sign of the cross. A prisoner ladles grey soup with bits of meat and overcooked corn kernels into her scratched green vessel. The scene ends with them finding a dry spot under an overhanging roof where they sit in silence, enjoying sunlight on the wall.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Hot take: Trump promised Milei $20 billion KNOWING the US banks couldn't cover it. Swayed an election in SA without spending anything other than political capital he counterfeits by the minute.
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Something sinister brews on the Great Lakes. Shuffling souls among the waves.

Today's #WIPSnips is "special"!

Enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is!

#new #writingcommunity #writingprompt #writesky #readsky #fiction #America #art #oc
Screenshot of narrative text on black background describing character Laetitia learning about military movements near Fort Ontario from her mother. The word 'special' is highlighted in yellow. The text includes italicized dialogue: 'Oh, my!', 'Looks like an invasion out there!', 'Look at all those guns. Lord have mercy, look at those things', 'There's big, flat barges, like for trash. They're loading 'em up with people, Baby. Oh God, Honey. Where are they taking those poor people?', and '...three big guns on the front'. The passage describes Laetitia's mother observing warships amassing off Oswego and loading people onto barges, while Laetitia realizes this unusual military escort suggests something more significant than typical refugee movements. The text ends questioning whether this relates to her plant closure on the opposite side of the Great Lakes.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
#InternationalMensDay

Also: redcard.iww.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
Neoliberalism (economic libertarianism sans social liberalism) only moves one way.

The new MAGA being #BlueMAGA in #AmericaFirst hats is no coincidence. This is a bigger Rightward shift for mainline Dems than the border in '23-24.

Look at who among Dems welcomes MTG and holds her at arm's length.
bhuddleston.bsky.social Blake Huddleston @bhuddleston.bsky.social · 6d
It is truly remarkable how the modern republican party has moved from a party of limited government and moralism to a party of feudalism. Expiring health benefits will pass, but pardons for white collar criminals continue. It seems increasingly obvious that a modern aristocracy is being created 1/2
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
Happy #InternationalMensDay! Epstein says enough for what men get away with now and always, it seems.

Let's just ignore this one - I'm sure we have #White History Month to look forward to next year anyway!
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Robin Hobb
Terry Pratchett
Tim O'Brien
Joseph Heller

These have stuck with me for decades. The former two setting my expectations of literature and society, the latter clarifying the political realities of the world around me.

#Bookvember #writingprompt #writesky #about #oc #writer #promosky
woodenvelt.bsky.social Samantha Breaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 7d
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 19!

Follow the directions on the prompt card and explore the many genres readers love.

#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Bookvember, a book share prompt game for writers and readers by @woodenvelt.bsky.social Day 19: Which 4 authors would you enshrine on your favorite genre’s Mt. Rushmore? Why do they stand above the rest? #Bookvember. Use alt text for images. Have fun and interact with others!
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Politics is at play in the early hours of the evening. HUD Secretary Hale won't be leaving without answers.

Today's #WIPSnips is "third"

Please enjoy this snippet from Where The Battle Is!

#fiction #writingprompt #writesky #readsky #art #oc #free #read #promosky
Screenshot of narrative dialogue on black background showing a tense conversation between a military commandant named Jim and Housing and Urban Development head Tabitha Hale. The text describes them drinking Kentucky bourbon, with the word 'clinked' in italics and 'third' highlighted in gold/yellow. Their exchange reveals mutual disdain masked as banter, with Hale insulting the commandant while he pours his third drink without ice. The dialogue touches on their work pressures and ends with the commandant promising to address Hale's concerns about massive backlogs by end-of-day, though she expresses skepticism about leaving without answers.
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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"If you can't speak for yourself, you will be run over."

-Selena
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
This is called Schizo-posting. Don't do it.
maxferar.bsky.social maxferar.bsky.social @maxferar.bsky.social · 7d
Social Security just discovered 6,000 people on the terrorist watch list were given SS# in 2023-24. This is just getting worse. My beloved ♥️ granddaughter started work as a Public Defence Attorney in Philadelphia and moved there. I am frightened. Your family is your most precious gift. Tell them ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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In reference to the Jindal discussion resurfacing, lmao. Anyone remember this in 2015?

Y'all killed me 💀 @freewheelinphils.bsky.social

#podcast #politics #funny
Side-by-side comparison showing Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. On the left is an official painted portrait showing him with notably lighter skin tone, dark hair, wearing a dark suit with red and white striped tie. On the right is a photograph of Jindal at a podium showing his actual darker skin tone, wearing a dark suit with the same style red and white striped tie against a blue curtain background. The stark difference in skin tone between the portrait and photograph has been the subject of public discussion.
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
Sudanese Genocide, Yemeni Famine, Jamal Khashoggi, and 9/11...

what do these things have in common? 🤔
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
Johnson demanding am "ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE" after the Schumer shitshow in the Senate is absolute gold.
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
Did dipshit Speaker of the House Mike Johnson just call himself a "legal scholar" in his list of concerns regarding the Epstein disclosures?
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
At the end of the day, whatever the government has, there is more in private hands somewhere else.

Redactions and deletions only create a puzzle. There is no controlling where the answer key might come from in the end.
drharmony.net Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 7d
This is true, I know folks there. My hope is that there is a whistleblower out there willing to do the right thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
danwoodswriter.bsky.social
There is nothing surprising about Japan's first woman prime minister following in the footsteps of the likes of Milei, Orban, Netanyahu, or Trump.

An economy firebombed into submission and strangled by US extraction is coming to a natural end.

What does this saber-rattling actually do for Japan?
www.reuters.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM