Marc Edmond Best, Indie Author.
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Author of THE CATAPHRACT OATH, a swashbuckling clockpunk mecha adventure!
Ask me about giant robot cartoons or obscure TTRPGs or kung fu movies or food history or sci fi/fantasy novels and I will talk your ear off.
He/Him
Arguably the best Marc.
Ask me about giant robot cartoons or obscure TTRPGs or kung fu movies or food history or sci fi/fantasy novels and I will talk your ear off.
He/Him
Arguably the best Marc.
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I finally got my act together, so now my swashbuckling #clockpunk #mecha #fantasy, THE CATAPHRACT OATH, is available in paperback!
Wherein a disgraced alchemist and a sword-wielding countess must salvage an ancient war machine, while dealing with scheming nobles and playwrights of dubious talent.
Wherein a disgraced alchemist and a sword-wielding countess must salvage an ancient war machine, while dealing with scheming nobles and playwrights of dubious talent.
Also, between a new Dresden files book, and a new, non-LitRPG Matt Dinniman novel, that's two new releases that I'm ... vaguely curious about, but at the same time I am ready to critique the shit out of 'cause damn if there isn't baggage on both of them.
February 11, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Also, between a new Dresden files book, and a new, non-LitRPG Matt Dinniman novel, that's two new releases that I'm ... vaguely curious about, but at the same time I am ready to critique the shit out of 'cause damn if there isn't baggage on both of them.
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I don't think I remember this episode of Scooby-Doo
January 25, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I don't think I remember this episode of Scooby-Doo
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender.
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender.
Given too much coffee and free time, I realized something about #Blades68.
Given the setting's time period/vibe, you can have a heck of a soundtrack.
Like, first wave ska can absolutely be canon in Doskvol.
Given the setting's time period/vibe, you can have a heck of a soundtrack.
Like, first wave ska can absolutely be canon in Doskvol.
Toots and the Maytals - Pressure drop
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February 10, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Given too much coffee and free time, I realized something about #Blades68.
Given the setting's time period/vibe, you can have a heck of a soundtrack.
Like, first wave ska can absolutely be canon in Doskvol.
Given the setting's time period/vibe, you can have a heck of a soundtrack.
Like, first wave ska can absolutely be canon in Doskvol.
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Meanwhile, Blades 68's Backerkit is out!
I, being an easy mark (pun intended), went and got the fancy limited edition.
Looking forward to running some groovy crime nonsense at some point in the future.
I, being an easy mark (pun intended), went and got the fancy limited edition.
Looking forward to running some groovy crime nonsense at some point in the future.
Blades '68
Blades ’68 is an official supplement for Blades in the Dark, moving the timeline forward 100 years to the swinging 60s.
www.backerkit.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Meanwhile, Blades 68's Backerkit is out!
I, being an easy mark (pun intended), went and got the fancy limited edition.
Looking forward to running some groovy crime nonsense at some point in the future.
I, being an easy mark (pun intended), went and got the fancy limited edition.
Looking forward to running some groovy crime nonsense at some point in the future.
Age verification?
I had a Blockbuster card. Which I used to rent tapes.
I had a Blockbuster card. Which I used to rent tapes.
Age verification?
My family’s first VCR was Betamax, and it had a remote control that was attached with a cable!
My family’s first VCR was Betamax, and it had a remote control that was attached with a cable!
Age verification?
My first TV was black and white.
My first TV was black and white.
February 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Age verification?
I had a Blockbuster card. Which I used to rent tapes.
I had a Blockbuster card. Which I used to rent tapes.
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Fuck "What's your Harry Potter House," normalize "Who's your favorite X-Man?"
February 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Fuck "What's your Harry Potter House," normalize "Who's your favorite X-Man?"
I'd been thinking about doing a road trip to Nashville to see #TheProtomen 's Act 3 release in June, but it looks like it's already (unsurprisingly) sold out.
I'll just have to catch 'em on tour.
I'll just have to catch 'em on tour.
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I'd been thinking about doing a road trip to Nashville to see #TheProtomen 's Act 3 release in June, but it looks like it's already (unsurprisingly) sold out.
I'll just have to catch 'em on tour.
I'll just have to catch 'em on tour.
Watching Super Bowl commercials these days is a trip, because over half of them don't even bother saying what they're advertising until the very end. So it's like "is this an ad for a real estate company or for a crypto app?"
(I expect either one to go bankrupt within the year).
(I expect either one to go bankrupt within the year).
February 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Watching Super Bowl commercials these days is a trip, because over half of them don't even bother saying what they're advertising until the very end. So it's like "is this an ad for a real estate company or for a crypto app?"
(I expect either one to go bankrupt within the year).
(I expect either one to go bankrupt within the year).
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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Bad Bunny https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-bad-bunny/
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Bad Bunny https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-bad-bunny/
Loot that drops after defeating me:
Two quarters
A folding knife
Wool socks
Some ska band you've never heard of's CD
Two quarters
A folding knife
Wool socks
Some ska band you've never heard of's CD
Loot that drops after defeating me:
-peach green tea Celsius
-Aldi gift card w balance of $0.23
-4 to 5 shades of red lipstick
-a dozen vertebrae, a mandible, and an eyeball
-gallon of formaldehyde
-polaroids of ex-lovers' butts
-black Pleasers
-several thousand Swarovski crystals
-worm on a string
-peach green tea Celsius
-Aldi gift card w balance of $0.23
-4 to 5 shades of red lipstick
-a dozen vertebrae, a mandible, and an eyeball
-gallon of formaldehyde
-polaroids of ex-lovers' butts
-black Pleasers
-several thousand Swarovski crystals
-worm on a string
Loot that drops after defeating me:
-debit card and also debit card that expired and never took out of my wallet-
- 2-to-3 weed gummy
- can of mountain dew
- mp3 player
- mr. subs loyalty punch card (5/6 punched)
- script revision (in progress)
- some bagel bites
- lexapro
-debit card and also debit card that expired and never took out of my wallet-
- 2-to-3 weed gummy
- can of mountain dew
- mp3 player
- mr. subs loyalty punch card (5/6 punched)
- script revision (in progress)
- some bagel bites
- lexapro
February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Loot that drops after defeating me:
Two quarters
A folding knife
Wool socks
Some ska band you've never heard of's CD
Two quarters
A folding knife
Wool socks
Some ska band you've never heard of's CD
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Kitten collection in THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY
February 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Kitten collection in THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY
BACKSTORY TIME.
Many years ago, I worked staff at a summer camp, for several consecutive seasons. Something of a formative experience.
And now, I find some rando who worked the same camp well after I did has decided to start an "AI band project" based on his time there.
Obviously, it sucks.
Many years ago, I worked staff at a summer camp, for several consecutive seasons. Something of a formative experience.
And now, I find some rando who worked the same camp well after I did has decided to start an "AI band project" based on his time there.
Obviously, it sucks.
February 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
BACKSTORY TIME.
Many years ago, I worked staff at a summer camp, for several consecutive seasons. Something of a formative experience.
And now, I find some rando who worked the same camp well after I did has decided to start an "AI band project" based on his time there.
Obviously, it sucks.
Many years ago, I worked staff at a summer camp, for several consecutive seasons. Something of a formative experience.
And now, I find some rando who worked the same camp well after I did has decided to start an "AI band project" based on his time there.
Obviously, it sucks.
#Blades68 isn't even out yet, but I'm already brainstorming about a theoretical "Blades 86" riff on the setting, based on stuff like The Warriors, Streets of Fire, Terminator, various John Woo movies, et-al.
Call me, Evil Hat.
Call me, Evil Hat.
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
#Blades68 isn't even out yet, but I'm already brainstorming about a theoretical "Blades 86" riff on the setting, based on stuff like The Warriors, Streets of Fire, Terminator, various John Woo movies, et-al.
Call me, Evil Hat.
Call me, Evil Hat.
Stumbled across Sandokan: The Pirate Prince on Netflix. Frothy 1830's-ish period drama/romance piece, just, y'know. With piracy.
It's cheesy as all get out, but fun nonetheless. (As mentioned: Pirates). With an added bonus of "the hell with the English Empire," so bonus.
It's cheesy as all get out, but fun nonetheless. (As mentioned: Pirates). With an added bonus of "the hell with the English Empire," so bonus.
February 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Stumbled across Sandokan: The Pirate Prince on Netflix. Frothy 1830's-ish period drama/romance piece, just, y'know. With piracy.
It's cheesy as all get out, but fun nonetheless. (As mentioned: Pirates). With an added bonus of "the hell with the English Empire," so bonus.
It's cheesy as all get out, but fun nonetheless. (As mentioned: Pirates). With an added bonus of "the hell with the English Empire," so bonus.
BUT THERE WAS ONLY ONE CLOAK. #SFFchat
Again, the full story's available for free to anybody who joins my mailing list, linked below. Hope you enjoy!
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Again, the full story's available for free to anybody who joins my mailing list, linked below. Hope you enjoy!
marcedmondbest-indieauthor.eo.page/mfp6p
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
BUT THERE WAS ONLY ONE CLOAK. #SFFchat
Again, the full story's available for free to anybody who joins my mailing list, linked below. Hope you enjoy!
marcedmondbest-indieauthor.eo.page/mfp6p
Again, the full story's available for free to anybody who joins my mailing list, linked below. Hope you enjoy!
marcedmondbest-indieauthor.eo.page/mfp6p
Post a rabbit.
February 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Post a rabbit.
If I may be shameless:
One of my favorite short stories takes place on a cold winter's night.
Wherein the miserable weather is the least of a swordswoman's concerns as she sets out to rescue a noblewoman (who may not want rescuing).
FREE to anybody who signs up for my mailing list! #SFFchat
One of my favorite short stories takes place on a cold winter's night.
Wherein the miserable weather is the least of a swordswoman's concerns as she sets out to rescue a noblewoman (who may not want rescuing).
FREE to anybody who signs up for my mailing list! #SFFchat
February 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
If I may be shameless:
One of my favorite short stories takes place on a cold winter's night.
Wherein the miserable weather is the least of a swordswoman's concerns as she sets out to rescue a noblewoman (who may not want rescuing).
FREE to anybody who signs up for my mailing list! #SFFchat
One of my favorite short stories takes place on a cold winter's night.
Wherein the miserable weather is the least of a swordswoman's concerns as she sets out to rescue a noblewoman (who may not want rescuing).
FREE to anybody who signs up for my mailing list! #SFFchat
Well hello, #SFFChat!
I'm Marc, a nerd who likes to write about giant robots that fight with swords.
As for winter activities, there's something to be said for ... staying inside where it's actually warm. If nothing else it makes it a little more socially acceptable to be a shut in?
I'm Marc, a nerd who likes to write about giant robots that fight with swords.
As for winter activities, there's something to be said for ... staying inside where it's actually warm. If nothing else it makes it a little more socially acceptable to be a shut in?
#SFFChat Intro:
Sorry for the lateness, everyone! Introduce yourself and share a favourite winter activity!
Sorry for the lateness, everyone! Introduce yourself and share a favourite winter activity!
February 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Well hello, #SFFChat!
I'm Marc, a nerd who likes to write about giant robots that fight with swords.
As for winter activities, there's something to be said for ... staying inside where it's actually warm. If nothing else it makes it a little more socially acceptable to be a shut in?
I'm Marc, a nerd who likes to write about giant robots that fight with swords.
As for winter activities, there's something to be said for ... staying inside where it's actually warm. If nothing else it makes it a little more socially acceptable to be a shut in?
Been playing Blasphemous enough to make my thumb slightly sore.
Which, given the whole body-horror self-flagellation vibe of the game, kinda fits?
Which, given the whole body-horror self-flagellation vibe of the game, kinda fits?
February 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Been playing Blasphemous enough to make my thumb slightly sore.
Which, given the whole body-horror self-flagellation vibe of the game, kinda fits?
Which, given the whole body-horror self-flagellation vibe of the game, kinda fits?
Just this morning, I heard my conspiracy-theorist coworker going on about how his DOGEcoin stash lost like 2/3'rds of its value.
Let's hear it for the cyberpunk dystopia future, folks.
Let's hear it for the cyberpunk dystopia future, folks.
Bitcoin Break Below $80,000 Signals New Crisis of Confidence Bloomberg
finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin...
finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin...
Bitcoin Break Below $80,000 Signals New Crisis of Confidence
Bitcoin has failed to respond to geopolitical stress, dollar weakness, or risk rallies. Bitcoin fell nearly 11% in January, marking its fourth straight monthly decline — the longest losing streak sin...
finance.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Just this morning, I heard my conspiracy-theorist coworker going on about how his DOGEcoin stash lost like 2/3'rds of its value.
Let's hear it for the cyberpunk dystopia future, folks.
Let's hear it for the cyberpunk dystopia future, folks.
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Soooo~This is my living room/dining room right now.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Soooo~This is my living room/dining room right now.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Just watched the trailer for Horizon: Hunter's Gathering, and ... meh?
On the one hand, sure, not every game is going to be For Me, and that's fine! On the other, the mainline Horizon games are some of my favorites, which makes this new thing feel like a souless cash-in in comparison.
On the one hand, sure, not every game is going to be For Me, and that's fine! On the other, the mainline Horizon games are some of my favorites, which makes this new thing feel like a souless cash-in in comparison.
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Just watched the trailer for Horizon: Hunter's Gathering, and ... meh?
On the one hand, sure, not every game is going to be For Me, and that's fine! On the other, the mainline Horizon games are some of my favorites, which makes this new thing feel like a souless cash-in in comparison.
On the one hand, sure, not every game is going to be For Me, and that's fine! On the other, the mainline Horizon games are some of my favorites, which makes this new thing feel like a souless cash-in in comparison.
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21. Lockjaw is a very good boy.
January 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
21. Lockjaw is a very good boy.