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Zac Gray

@thegraymage.bsky.social

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He/Him 📚Fantasy - LitRPG 🎥 Horror - Action - Fantasy - Superheroes 🎮 Any and all

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Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · Jan 23

heyo heyo #booksky

After years of playing Dungeons & Dragons I decided to try my hand at writing an actual Book!

I'll be posting weekly on Royal Road, and would love every piece of constructive criticism you can muster!

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1040...

Buck's Field Guide to Conquering Death

Buck just wanted to say goodbye to his father one last time. Little did he know that his world was about to get thrown into the middle of a long running series of games run by a not so benevolent forc...

www.royalroad.com

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 7h

My wife just had a sex dream about Hasan Piker.

Long story short I went to the gym this morning.

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 1d

It’s official. I have not been able to get a job for so long that I know have negative money.

Yay for the recession!!!

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 1d

Should I start a campaign trying to convince the conservative media that Trump is actually microchipped agent of the woke-left because he just publicly admitted to getting a vaccine?

Or would that attract the wrong crowd?

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 1d

Movie Number 153

Tremors

Would I Recommend It?

If you wanna watch cult-classic perfection? 🪱

Tremors is a perfect encapsulation of practical effects meets laugh out loud humor. Kevin Bacon shines as a goofball hick with a heart of gold, and let me tell you if there’s a Graboid I’m a fan
#filmsky

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Jessica Ritchey @jmritchey.bsky.social · 1d

Jared Leto may have a toxic reputation, he may have a wildly unappealing screen presence, but say what you will, he also can't open a movie either.

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 1d

But books have feelings too!!!

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 1d

hey #booksky

If you wanna read the first draft of my book it’s all up on RoyalRoad!

I’m deep in my developmental edits, mostly cutting down my droning exposition, and adding more of the fan favorite character, Bev!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1040...

Buck's Field Guide to Conquering Death

Buck just wanted to say goodbye to his father one last time. Little did he know that his world was about to get thrown into the middle of a long running series of games run by a not so benevolent forc...

www.royalroad.com

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 2d

The best thing about having people read your book early is they approach it so differently then you ever could.

My best friend just unlocked something for me that I was struggling to figure out for months. #booksky

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 2d

Trump (eyes rolling back and forth in their sockets, muttering): I have enemies. They are everywhere.
[Voice raises to a shout]
ENEMIES EVERYWHERE! CUT THEM OUT! ROOT AND BRANCH! CUT THEM OWWWT!

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

New Game of Thrones Trailer!! It looks so good!!!!

I am reminded again how everyone in the internet is evil and can’t have fun anymore. Do not read comments. YIKES!

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

Movie Number 152

Dracula (1979)

Would I Recommend It?

If you wanna watch the least sexy Dracula? 💔

In terms of gothic horror this move rocks. Great practical effects, insane set design and yet I don’t think Dracula was sexy. It’s close, but it leans more traditional romance then I like.
#filmsky

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

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Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

Anyone working on their WIP, trying to cut the word count down, and realize at some point they deleted an entire chapter?

No? Just me? 🫠🫠🫠 #booksky

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

Ahhh I’d love that! Currently I’m finishing up a structural edit but I’ll reach out at the end of the month!

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

Haha I wouldn’t say horror but my wife says some stuff is real gross. More fantasy

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 3d

I realized today I am ok track to need Beta Readers at the end of the month.

I have no idea how to do that. I’ll cross that bridge when it get to it. #booksky

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 4d

12/41 chapters in. I have cut 3,000 words.

Is this good?

I got some feedback that some of my exposition is dense so I’m trying to make it more fun. So far I feel good.

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 7d

There is a reason I have those tattoos. This is one of the most visually striking and fun movies of my childhood.

priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 7d

once again sharing this essay about why Constantine rules because I love it when I read one of my older pieces and don't want to throw the whole thing in the trash

Revisiting Constantine, an actually great movie

Looking back at the underestimated 2005 occult noir

www.polygon.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 7d

This is your sign to see One Battle After Another.

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 7d

It’s time #booksky I’m taking myself seriously and really editing my book.

The Goal:

110,000 to 90,000

The reality? Probably 100,000.

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 7d

Movie Number 151

One Battle After Another

Would I Recommend It?

If you wanna laugh your ass off at stoner Leo 🌸

Action packed. Heartfelt. Propulsive. But most importantly, the funniest movie of the year. Leo works his best when he’s the butt of a joke. This movie is FUN TO WATCH.

#filmsky

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 8d

Idk who needs to hear this but ICE vehicles have catalytic converters

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 9d

It’s all characters to me. The magic system isn’t “blow me out of the water” interesting. But I just love a sassy boy who needs to figure out his place in a world story

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 11d

Movie Number 150

Play Dirty

Would I Recommend It?

If you wanna watch a Diet-Heist Movie 💸

In terms of B-Heist movies it’s not the worst. But like… no one seems like their having fun? Or even tried acting? Especially Marky-Mark my god send him back to acting school.

#filmsky

Zac Gray @thegraymage.bsky.social · 11d

Book Number 37

The Salt Grows Heavy

Would I Recommend It?

If you want horror, love, and more horror 🧜‍♀️

Everyone deserves to be loved. No matter how horrible their past. Or if they like eating eyeballs and pieces of skin like sushi This was a blast Strangely profound for how gore filled.

#booksky