Stephen, kin to Icarus
@stephensnotepad.bsky.social
🐉 SFF Writer ⚔️ The Codex ✍🏾 FutureScapes Alum 🏆 Goblin
Connoisseur of historical facts and a purveyor of silly opinions 📜
Currently writing fiction; I enjoy the unhinged experience of it all 📖
Husband, Dad, Friend
www.thesecrettalesofsabraden.blog
Connoisseur of historical facts and a purveyor of silly opinions 📜
Currently writing fiction; I enjoy the unhinged experience of it all 📖
Husband, Dad, Friend
www.thesecrettalesofsabraden.blog
www.writingbattle.com/join-battle I joined the upcoming Autumn Short Story Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Oct 26, 2025! @writingbattle.bsky.social
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October 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
www.writingbattle.com/join-battle I joined the upcoming Autumn Short Story Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Oct 26, 2025! @writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky
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Another story day for me! "Bad Advice" is available at @crepuscularmag.bsky.social today, and in 30 days if you don't subscribe (but you should it's cool over there).
September 29th: Bad Advice | Crepuscular Magazine
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September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Another story day for me! "Bad Advice" is available at @crepuscularmag.bsky.social today, and in 30 days if you don't subscribe (but you should it's cool over there).
I'll never understand other writers crapping on peers (after contest results) in online forums.
September 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I'll never understand other writers crapping on peers (after contest results) in online forums.
Excited to start this book!
August 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Excited to start this book!
In other news, for my first Twisted Tournament writing comp, I received the following trophies:
1x Most Tension ⚡
4x Most Surprising 😲
My story was ranked a 7.87 and with so much amazing talent around that site, I'll take what I can get and work toward greater.
1x Most Tension ⚡
4x Most Surprising 😲
My story was ranked a 7.87 and with so much amazing talent around that site, I'll take what I can get and work toward greater.
June 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
In other news, for my first Twisted Tournament writing comp, I received the following trophies:
1x Most Tension ⚡
4x Most Surprising 😲
My story was ranked a 7.87 and with so much amazing talent around that site, I'll take what I can get and work toward greater.
1x Most Tension ⚡
4x Most Surprising 😲
My story was ranked a 7.87 and with so much amazing talent around that site, I'll take what I can get and work toward greater.
The swing from "I'm a capable writer." to "What is a word?" is honestly debilitating.
June 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The swing from "I'm a capable writer." to "What is a word?" is honestly debilitating.
A bummer of a result since this was my favorite story I've written in a while, but I'm excited to see feedback!
June 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A bummer of a result since this was my favorite story I've written in a while, but I'm excited to see feedback!
June 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Marketing and lobbying are two (of a few) industries that need to vanish. Tonight.
May 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Marketing and lobbying are two (of a few) industries that need to vanish. Tonight.
About to hop on an Airbus and get shot through the sky!
May 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
About to hop on an Airbus and get shot through the sky!
NYC Midnight
100 Word Mircofiction
Round 1 results?
Ya boy is heading to round 2!
100 Word Mircofiction
Round 1 results?
Ya boy is heading to round 2!
May 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
NYC Midnight
100 Word Mircofiction
Round 1 results?
Ya boy is heading to round 2!
100 Word Mircofiction
Round 1 results?
Ya boy is heading to round 2!
Coming back from my first kettlebell wo.
If you didn't know, the kettle is not to be trifled with.
If you didn't know, the kettle is not to be trifled with.
May 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Coming back from my first kettlebell wo.
If you didn't know, the kettle is not to be trifled with.
If you didn't know, the kettle is not to be trifled with.
Life has the sickest sense of humor.
May 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Life has the sickest sense of humor.
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It's new story day! Available for Crepuscular patrons today, my story "June 6, 1944" is the first queer thing I've sold, and the first (and probably only ever?) non-spec story.
Crepuscular welcomes Christopher Doty! "June 6, 1944" is available to Patrons today! Watch for it May 29th or join the Patreon to read it and all our early releases, plus exclusives from our authors.
April 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It's new story day! Available for Crepuscular patrons today, my story "June 6, 1944" is the first queer thing I've sold, and the first (and probably only ever?) non-spec story.
Round 1 of @writingbattle.bsky.social results:
My story, Where the Bleeding Heart Grows, received a "bumblebee" trophy for being Confidently Creative! And on a point for an early win, and I'm a happy camper.
My story, Where the Bleeding Heart Grows, received a "bumblebee" trophy for being Confidently Creative! And on a point for an early win, and I'm a happy camper.
April 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Round 1 of @writingbattle.bsky.social results:
My story, Where the Bleeding Heart Grows, received a "bumblebee" trophy for being Confidently Creative! And on a point for an early win, and I'm a happy camper.
My story, Where the Bleeding Heart Grows, received a "bumblebee" trophy for being Confidently Creative! And on a point for an early win, and I'm a happy camper.
Check it out!
Ed and Amanda have me on the chopping block!
Ed and Amanda have me on the chopping block!
It's Daredevil time!
This week, we run S. A. Braden's #NotQuiteWritePrize entry, 'Say the Words', through the wringer 😈
If you write flash and love speculative fiction in particular, you're not going to want to miss this, as we reveal the secret to delivering satisfying spec-fic in just 500 words.
This week, we run S. A. Braden's #NotQuiteWritePrize entry, 'Say the Words', through the wringer 😈
If you write flash and love speculative fiction in particular, you're not going to want to miss this, as we reveal the secret to delivering satisfying spec-fic in just 500 words.
April 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Check it out!
Ed and Amanda have me on the chopping block!
Ed and Amanda have me on the chopping block!
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🚨Attention Not-Quite-Writers!🚨
We've released a new members-only article, with tips on delivering more compelling character descriptions.
Comp entrants, there's now no excuse for lacklustre characters who are little more than their emerald eyes and chestnut locks!
Link ⬇️
We've released a new members-only article, with tips on delivering more compelling character descriptions.
Comp entrants, there's now no excuse for lacklustre characters who are little more than their emerald eyes and chestnut locks!
Link ⬇️
March 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🚨Attention Not-Quite-Writers!🚨
We've released a new members-only article, with tips on delivering more compelling character descriptions.
Comp entrants, there's now no excuse for lacklustre characters who are little more than their emerald eyes and chestnut locks!
Link ⬇️
We've released a new members-only article, with tips on delivering more compelling character descriptions.
Comp entrants, there's now no excuse for lacklustre characters who are little more than their emerald eyes and chestnut locks!
Link ⬇️
It's only Wednesday...
Easily the longest week of my life.
Easily the longest week of my life.
March 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It's only Wednesday...
Easily the longest week of my life.
Easily the longest week of my life.
Well this was a lovely surprise.
March 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Well this was a lovely surprise.
What do we want?!
WB HEART R5 RESULTS!
When do we want 'em?!
NOW!
WB HEART R5 RESULTS!
When do we want 'em?!
NOW!
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What do we want?!
WB HEART R5 RESULTS!
When do we want 'em?!
NOW!
WB HEART R5 RESULTS!
When do we want 'em?!
NOW!
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Hey #NotQuiteWritePrize hopefuls!
We're planning a 2 March longlist announcement and a 9 March shortlist announcement 👀
Follow the podcast to be the first to hear the news!
(If podcasts aren't your thing, check the Honour Roll on our website - we'll email you when it's up.)
Good luck!
We're planning a 2 March longlist announcement and a 9 March shortlist announcement 👀
Follow the podcast to be the first to hear the news!
(If podcasts aren't your thing, check the Honour Roll on our website - we'll email you when it's up.)
Good luck!
February 19, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Hey #NotQuiteWritePrize hopefuls!
We're planning a 2 March longlist announcement and a 9 March shortlist announcement 👀
Follow the podcast to be the first to hear the news!
(If podcasts aren't your thing, check the Honour Roll on our website - we'll email you when it's up.)
Good luck!
We're planning a 2 March longlist announcement and a 9 March shortlist announcement 👀
Follow the podcast to be the first to hear the news!
(If podcasts aren't your thing, check the Honour Roll on our website - we'll email you when it's up.)
Good luck!
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WE HAVE A WINNER!
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
February 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
WE HAVE A WINNER!
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
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Can’t wait to share the news!
WE HAVE A WINNER!
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
...and 5 placeholders plus 2 wildcard winners. Better yet...
WE KNOW WHO IT IS!
We can't wait to share the news. We'll be recording this weekend and, as usual, we'll be answering your Qs on air, so jump on our voicemail if you'd like to join the conversation!
#NotQuiteWritePrize
February 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Can’t wait to share the news!
Anyone reading anything good?
November 30, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Anyone reading anything good?