Eric Lorenz
@ericlorenz.bsky.social
Always writing, occasionally published. Former journalist. Forever an editor. Deadpoolio's handler at @brightsidesun.bsky.social. INTJ
So many options, but anyone who used to watch Channel 3 (3TV) news in Arizona in the 90s/00s will remember this.
November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
So many options, but anyone who used to watch Channel 3 (3TV) news in Arizona in the 90s/00s will remember this.
Mini #BookReview of Strange Planet by @nathanwpyle.bsky.social.
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Amusing book of cartoon strips pokes fun at mankind's habitual absurdity. Perfect for those who've wished to harm the melody machine first thing in the morning or whose preferred orb catching group has disappointed them. #BookSky
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Amusing book of cartoon strips pokes fun at mankind's habitual absurdity. Perfect for those who've wished to harm the melody machine first thing in the morning or whose preferred orb catching group has disappointed them. #BookSky
October 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mini #BookReview of Strange Planet by @nathanwpyle.bsky.social.
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Amusing book of cartoon strips pokes fun at mankind's habitual absurdity. Perfect for those who've wished to harm the melody machine first thing in the morning or whose preferred orb catching group has disappointed them. #BookSky
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Amusing book of cartoon strips pokes fun at mankind's habitual absurdity. Perfect for those who've wished to harm the melody machine first thing in the morning or whose preferred orb catching group has disappointed them. #BookSky
Mini #BookReview for End of Watch by @stephenking.bsky.social.
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Marvelous end to the Bill Hodges trilogy. Less twisty and a little more predictable than Mr. Mercedes, but this thriller packs the most emotional heft of the 3 books. Explores themes of suicide, cancer, revenge and grief. #BookSky
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Marvelous end to the Bill Hodges trilogy. Less twisty and a little more predictable than Mr. Mercedes, but this thriller packs the most emotional heft of the 3 books. Explores themes of suicide, cancer, revenge and grief. #BookSky
October 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Mini #BookReview for End of Watch by @stephenking.bsky.social.
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Marvelous end to the Bill Hodges trilogy. Less twisty and a little more predictable than Mr. Mercedes, but this thriller packs the most emotional heft of the 3 books. Explores themes of suicide, cancer, revenge and grief. #BookSky
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Marvelous end to the Bill Hodges trilogy. Less twisty and a little more predictable than Mr. Mercedes, but this thriller packs the most emotional heft of the 3 books. Explores themes of suicide, cancer, revenge and grief. #BookSky
Every now and then, I find myself wishing for a Lucite toilet.
Just throwing that out into the world.
Just throwing that out into the world.
October 17, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Every now and then, I find myself wishing for a Lucite toilet.
Just throwing that out into the world.
Just throwing that out into the world.
Writing Tip o’ the Day: Just because your character sees something or does something does not mean you have to tell the reader what was seen or done right away. A slow drip of info will pique your reader’s curiosity and keep those pages turning.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
October 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Writing Tip o’ the Day: Just because your character sees something or does something does not mean you have to tell the reader what was seen or done right away. A slow drip of info will pique your reader’s curiosity and keep those pages turning.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
A mini #BookReview of Finders Keepers by @stephenking.bsky.social.
⭐⭐.5
The second in the Bill Hodges trilogy exists to bridge Mr. Mercedes & End of Watch. Serviceable but uneven with predictable story beats. Temper expectations. The KITCHEN SUPPLIES teasers were legit funny, tho! #Booksky
⭐⭐.5
The second in the Bill Hodges trilogy exists to bridge Mr. Mercedes & End of Watch. Serviceable but uneven with predictable story beats. Temper expectations. The KITCHEN SUPPLIES teasers were legit funny, tho! #Booksky
October 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A mini #BookReview of Finders Keepers by @stephenking.bsky.social.
⭐⭐.5
The second in the Bill Hodges trilogy exists to bridge Mr. Mercedes & End of Watch. Serviceable but uneven with predictable story beats. Temper expectations. The KITCHEN SUPPLIES teasers were legit funny, tho! #Booksky
⭐⭐.5
The second in the Bill Hodges trilogy exists to bridge Mr. Mercedes & End of Watch. Serviceable but uneven with predictable story beats. Temper expectations. The KITCHEN SUPPLIES teasers were legit funny, tho! #Booksky
Writing Tip o' the Day: Sight and sound are the biggies, but there is no sense more closely linked to memory than smell. A well-described, vivid scent will instantly immerse your reader in the scene. Don't ignore this description.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
September 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Writing Tip o' the Day: Sight and sound are the biggies, but there is no sense more closely linked to memory than smell. A well-described, vivid scent will instantly immerse your reader in the scene. Don't ignore this description.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
A mini #BookReview of Illusions by Richard Bach.
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Light on plot but punches above its weight philosophically. Agree with it or not (you’ll likely do both), this book needs readers with views not ossified by time or habit & strives for readers to consider the world from a new angle. #BookSky
(⭐⭐⭐)
Light on plot but punches above its weight philosophically. Agree with it or not (you’ll likely do both), this book needs readers with views not ossified by time or habit & strives for readers to consider the world from a new angle. #BookSky
September 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A mini #BookReview of Illusions by Richard Bach.
(⭐⭐⭐)
Light on plot but punches above its weight philosophically. Agree with it or not (you’ll likely do both), this book needs readers with views not ossified by time or habit & strives for readers to consider the world from a new angle. #BookSky
(⭐⭐⭐)
Light on plot but punches above its weight philosophically. Agree with it or not (you’ll likely do both), this book needs readers with views not ossified by time or habit & strives for readers to consider the world from a new angle. #BookSky
August 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A mini #BookReview of Mr. Mercedes by @stephenking.bsky.social.
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Cat-and-mouse game played nearly flawlessly. Predictable in places, but the writing kept the pages turning. You'll think twice before making snap judgments — of things and especially of people — again. #booksky
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Cat-and-mouse game played nearly flawlessly. Predictable in places, but the writing kept the pages turning. You'll think twice before making snap judgments — of things and especially of people — again. #booksky
August 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A mini #BookReview of Mr. Mercedes by @stephenking.bsky.social.
(⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Cat-and-mouse game played nearly flawlessly. Predictable in places, but the writing kept the pages turning. You'll think twice before making snap judgments — of things and especially of people — again. #booksky
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Cat-and-mouse game played nearly flawlessly. Predictable in places, but the writing kept the pages turning. You'll think twice before making snap judgments — of things and especially of people — again. #booksky
Slightly diminish a band:
Twenty Pilots
Twenty Pilots
Slightly diminish a band:
Styrofoam Zeppelin
Styrofoam Zeppelin
Slightly diminish a band:
Prince Regents of Leon
Prince Regents of Leon
August 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Slightly diminish a band:
Twenty Pilots
Twenty Pilots
A mini #BookReview of Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight by Riku Onda.
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Twisty tale of a star-crossed relationship. A solid mystery that bows under its own weight late, with once-vital elements suddenly rendered weightless. Still, the character interplay makes it worth a read. #booksky
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Twisty tale of a star-crossed relationship. A solid mystery that bows under its own weight late, with once-vital elements suddenly rendered weightless. Still, the character interplay makes it worth a read. #booksky
August 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A mini #BookReview of Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight by Riku Onda.
(⭐⭐⭐)
Twisty tale of a star-crossed relationship. A solid mystery that bows under its own weight late, with once-vital elements suddenly rendered weightless. Still, the character interplay makes it worth a read. #booksky
(⭐⭐⭐)
Twisty tale of a star-crossed relationship. A solid mystery that bows under its own weight late, with once-vital elements suddenly rendered weightless. Still, the character interplay makes it worth a read. #booksky
After two years (give or take), I have finally finished drafting my WIP.
The freedom, it burns. 😂
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #done
The freedom, it burns. 😂
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #done
August 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
After two years (give or take), I have finally finished drafting my WIP.
The freedom, it burns. 😂
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #done
The freedom, it burns. 😂
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #done
Recent Phoenix summers...
2020: Most 100 degree days (145)
2023: Most consecutive 110 degree days (31)
2024: Most consecutive 100 degree days (113), Most 110 degree days (70), latest 110 degree day (Oct. 7)
2025: Hottest August day in Phoenix's recorded history (118)
Anyone noticing a trend?
2020: Most 100 degree days (145)
2023: Most consecutive 110 degree days (31)
2024: Most consecutive 100 degree days (113), Most 110 degree days (70), latest 110 degree day (Oct. 7)
2025: Hottest August day in Phoenix's recorded history (118)
Anyone noticing a trend?
August 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Recent Phoenix summers...
2020: Most 100 degree days (145)
2023: Most consecutive 110 degree days (31)
2024: Most consecutive 100 degree days (113), Most 110 degree days (70), latest 110 degree day (Oct. 7)
2025: Hottest August day in Phoenix's recorded history (118)
Anyone noticing a trend?
2020: Most 100 degree days (145)
2023: Most consecutive 110 degree days (31)
2024: Most consecutive 100 degree days (113), Most 110 degree days (70), latest 110 degree day (Oct. 7)
2025: Hottest August day in Phoenix's recorded history (118)
Anyone noticing a trend?
I'm old enough to recall when the value menus at fast food places were still a value.
August 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I'm old enough to recall when the value menus at fast food places were still a value.
I grew up on these streets.
August 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I grew up on these streets.
Here's a tip for any writer who writes in bed while also tired: Just take a nap. It's headed that way regardless. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
August 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Here's a tip for any writer who writes in bed while also tired: Just take a nap. It's headed that way regardless. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
My favorite part of writing a book is reflecting back on the journey when reaching the end, both the journey within the pages and my own. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
July 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
My favorite part of writing a book is reflecting back on the journey when reaching the end, both the journey within the pages and my own. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
Couldn't find one for the current project, but here's one for the previous one. 🤣 #WritingCommunity
July 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Couldn't find one for the current project, but here's one for the previous one. 🤣 #WritingCommunity
If I ever manage to load the bottom rack of my new Bosch dishwasher to maximum efficiency, I deserve a MacArthur Genius Grant on the spot.
July 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If I ever manage to load the bottom rack of my new Bosch dishwasher to maximum efficiency, I deserve a MacArthur Genius Grant on the spot.
Here's another mini #BookReview. Just After Sunset by @stephenking.bsky.social, a collection of 13 short stories.
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My favorite was "N.", which is a mind-bending look at OCD. Also notable: "The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates", "Willa", "The Gingerbread Girl", & "A Very Tight Place".
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My favorite was "N.", which is a mind-bending look at OCD. Also notable: "The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates", "Willa", "The Gingerbread Girl", & "A Very Tight Place".
July 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Here's another mini #BookReview. Just After Sunset by @stephenking.bsky.social, a collection of 13 short stories.
(⭐⭐⭐)
My favorite was "N.", which is a mind-bending look at OCD. Also notable: "The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates", "Willa", "The Gingerbread Girl", & "A Very Tight Place".
(⭐⭐⭐)
My favorite was "N.", which is a mind-bending look at OCD. Also notable: "The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates", "Willa", "The Gingerbread Girl", & "A Very Tight Place".
Deadpoolio finds something deserving of celebration: The Phoenix Mercury and their rapid ascent this season.
#PhoenixMercury #Mercury #WNBA
#PhoenixMercury #Mercury #WNBA
The Phoenix Suns want to build a gritty, fun team. The Phoenix Mercury beat them to it.
This was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Then Nick U’Ren went to work.
www.brightsideofthesun.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Deadpoolio finds something deserving of celebration: The Phoenix Mercury and their rapid ascent this season.
#PhoenixMercury #Mercury #WNBA
#PhoenixMercury #Mercury #WNBA
The NBA Draft has grown as bloated as a whale carcass in the June sun. Two days? Six hours? Stop it.
I've watched every draft beginning to end since 1999, and this year's was the worst. Just announce the picks. Stop artificially lengthening the show so you can cram more commercials in!
I've watched every draft beginning to end since 1999, and this year's was the worst. Just announce the picks. Stop artificially lengthening the show so you can cram more commercials in!
June 27, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The NBA Draft has grown as bloated as a whale carcass in the June sun. Two days? Six hours? Stop it.
I've watched every draft beginning to end since 1999, and this year's was the worst. Just announce the picks. Stop artificially lengthening the show so you can cram more commercials in!
I've watched every draft beginning to end since 1999, and this year's was the worst. Just announce the picks. Stop artificially lengthening the show so you can cram more commercials in!
eBay needs to get a handle on its "art card" market. ACEOs are one thing, but when sellers are printing duplicates of already existing cards -- down to company names, logos, print runs, and copyright info(!) -- it's no longer an art card. It's a counterfeit. Buyer beware, everyone.
June 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
eBay needs to get a handle on its "art card" market. ACEOs are one thing, but when sellers are printing duplicates of already existing cards -- down to company names, logos, print runs, and copyright info(!) -- it's no longer an art card. It's a counterfeit. Buyer beware, everyone.
Pacing and cliffhangers can be tough to nail down. This thread is jam-packed with good tips and tricks to help. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
1️⃣ End Chapters Mid-Conversation
Nothing says "just one more page" like cutting off dialogue at the worst possible moment.
Examples:
"There's something I need to tell you about your father—"
[CHAPTER BREAK]
"The test results came back. You're going to want to sit down for this."
[CHAPTER BREAK]
Nothing says "just one more page" like cutting off dialogue at the worst possible moment.
Examples:
"There's something I need to tell you about your father—"
[CHAPTER BREAK]
"The test results came back. You're going to want to sit down for this."
[CHAPTER BREAK]
June 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Pacing and cliffhangers can be tough to nail down. This thread is jam-packed with good tips and tricks to help. #WritingCommunity #amwriting