Karl Dandenell (he/him dreams of retirement)
@karldandenell.bsky.social
Technical Writer, SFWA, VP16, samsara surfer, cat servant, drinker of tea and whiskey. Stories all over the small press realms.
A line from today's WIP:
"It’s just cheese, Lina. What’s the fuss?”
"It’s just cheese, Lina. What’s the fuss?”
December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A line from today's WIP:
"It’s just cheese, Lina. What’s the fuss?”
"It’s just cheese, Lina. What’s the fuss?”
Paging any Python fans out there.
Totally. There are groups trying to strip us of human rights in the UK, and he gets it. youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA?...
Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?
YouTube video by The Guardian
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December 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Paging any Python fans out there.
New story day! I have several long-delayed publications coming out this month. Here's the appetizer: "The Trickster at the Gate" at @metastellar.bsky.social. www.metastellar.com/fiction/flas...
The Trickster at the Gate
An bored alien standing watch on an ancient wormhole gate located deep in the Solar System decides to collect a toll from Earth to access the stars. The payment: unique human stories. But the gatek…
www.metastellar.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New story day! I have several long-delayed publications coming out this month. Here's the appetizer: "The Trickster at the Gate" at @metastellar.bsky.social. www.metastellar.com/fiction/flas...
The first of my December stories should drop... tomorrow morning.
December 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The first of my December stories should drop... tomorrow morning.
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For all the readers, Foil Arms and Hog have you covered youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
If Book Titles were Honest
YouTube video by Foil Arms and Hog
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
For all the readers, Foil Arms and Hog have you covered youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
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The Harris County Public Library made one of the greatest commercials of all time all about this
youtu.be/DPMHAQ-j1S8?...
youtu.be/DPMHAQ-j1S8?...
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Harris County Public Library made one of the greatest commercials of all time all about this
youtu.be/DPMHAQ-j1S8?...
youtu.be/DPMHAQ-j1S8?...
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This is incredible.
Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This is incredible.
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Thank you! A few typos in there but the finished version is a little more polished… www.tom-cox.com/jim/
Jim: An Insight Into One Of Our Finest Minds
I have made this post free for everyone to read but if you'd like to support my writing you can do so, at a price of your choice, from £2 per month/£20 per year, by clicking on the button above. This ...
www.tom-cox.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thank you! A few typos in there but the finished version is a little more polished… www.tom-cox.com/jim/
I have seen the cover mockup for my standalone novella. Christmas is coming early this year.
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I have seen the cover mockup for my standalone novella. Christmas is coming early this year.
I *may* have some more stories coming out this month. Cross all the digits.
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I *may* have some more stories coming out this month. Cross all the digits.
By the way, LOST ARK DREAMING by @suyidavies.com is a 100% awesome short read. Do yourself a favor and dive in.
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
By the way, LOST ARK DREAMING by @suyidavies.com is a 100% awesome short read. Do yourself a favor and dive in.
There is some great brain candy here. Check it out.
I've watched this video twice now, just for pleasure
Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
YouTube video by Like Stories of Old
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
There is some great brain candy here. Check it out.
Contract signed for a new story! Dropping before year’s end!
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Contract signed for a new story! Dropping before year’s end!
Story sale! I suspect it won't appear in 2025, but that's okay! The awards eligibility list is still a work in progress.
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Story sale! I suspect it won't appear in 2025, but that's okay! The awards eligibility list is still a work in progress.
It's Saturday, which means my morning meditation was interrupted by the brain pointing out all the flaws in my MC's arc in my current WIP.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It's Saturday, which means my morning meditation was interrupted by the brain pointing out all the flaws in my MC's arc in my current WIP.
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Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
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yup, it was on. Do not like. I unchecked the box.
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
yup, it was on. Do not like. I unchecked the box.
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Good. Instead of counting on the MSM to do the job for you, all of the Democrats at all levels on politics should be putting out their own media.
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Good. Instead of counting on the MSM to do the job for you, all of the Democrats at all levels on politics should be putting out their own media.
Wanted to cancel a credit card sent by a financial institution that "helpfully" upgraded me from (unused) line of credit to physical card. One more thing to worry about losing.
Agent DID NOT UNDERSTAND why I would turn them down. "Thank you for your compliance" they said when I gave my name. WTAF.
Agent DID NOT UNDERSTAND why I would turn them down. "Thank you for your compliance" they said when I gave my name. WTAF.
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Wanted to cancel a credit card sent by a financial institution that "helpfully" upgraded me from (unused) line of credit to physical card. One more thing to worry about losing.
Agent DID NOT UNDERSTAND why I would turn them down. "Thank you for your compliance" they said when I gave my name. WTAF.
Agent DID NOT UNDERSTAND why I would turn them down. "Thank you for your compliance" they said when I gave my name. WTAF.
My publication list for 2025 has been delayed due to tariffs. But the year isn't over!
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My publication list for 2025 has been delayed due to tariffs. But the year isn't over!
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“The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program,” Jeffries told reporters in the Capitol. “That’s what they’ve been doing, and that’s the reason why they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, for weeks now.” thehill.com/homenews/hou...
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program,” Jeffries told reporters in the Capitol. “That’s what they’ve been doing, and that’s the reason why they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, for weeks now.” thehill.com/homenews/hou...
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I love this - I think this is why so many writers love baseball.
Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
November 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I love this - I think this is why so many writers love baseball.
Since it's Halloween, it bears repeating that I published a ghost story this month. Enjoy this quick read!
smallwondersmag.com/piece/the-po...
smallwondersmag.com/piece/the-po...
The Poltergeist of Fastini Crater - Small Wonders
I, Balius Economou, became both an engineer and the first Greek to set foot on the Moon. And now I’m a ghost, thanks to you, Misha Pasternak. You bastard.
smallwondersmag.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Since it's Halloween, it bears repeating that I published a ghost story this month. Enjoy this quick read!
smallwondersmag.com/piece/the-po...
smallwondersmag.com/piece/the-po...