Ben Merrick - Author 📚💙
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Bushel of Birds in a Boy Suit. Author of the award-winning and thinly-read Kalanosi Chronicles. Writer of music in dead genres. TTRPG guy. MA in Creative Writing. He/him.
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Resisting the self-destructive urge to shave my face in the dead of winter.
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Resisting the self-destructive urge to shave my face in the dead of winter.
Watching fireworks? Nah.
I'm over here watching American Psycho with my dog and drinking gin like a goddamn patriot.
I'm over here watching American Psycho with my dog and drinking gin like a goddamn patriot.
July 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Watching fireworks? Nah.
I'm over here watching American Psycho with my dog and drinking gin like a goddamn patriot.
I'm over here watching American Psycho with my dog and drinking gin like a goddamn patriot.
Me: I've had almost no carbs today and I should hit a calorie deficit even with a good dinner.
Also me: I would like one large pizza, more pepperoni than should be digestible, yes, please fuck me up, thank you so much.
Also me: I would like one large pizza, more pepperoni than should be digestible, yes, please fuck me up, thank you so much.
June 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Me: I've had almost no carbs today and I should hit a calorie deficit even with a good dinner.
Also me: I would like one large pizza, more pepperoni than should be digestible, yes, please fuck me up, thank you so much.
Also me: I would like one large pizza, more pepperoni than should be digestible, yes, please fuck me up, thank you so much.
Like any normal person, I spent some time this week painting a Prospector Wombat and his Magpie Acquaintance.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Like any normal person, I spent some time this week painting a Prospector Wombat and his Magpie Acquaintance.
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I'm so grateful there is at least one creator whose work i loved growing up who didn't turn out to be a fascist in disguise
On that note - Wikipedia is amazing and donating to it is indeed worthwhile
On that note - Wikipedia is amazing and donating to it is indeed worthwhile
Wikipedia is under attack by at least one billionaire who would like to control “reality.” Consider donating/supporting.
February 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I'm so grateful there is at least one creator whose work i loved growing up who didn't turn out to be a fascist in disguise
On that note - Wikipedia is amazing and donating to it is indeed worthwhile
On that note - Wikipedia is amazing and donating to it is indeed worthwhile
February 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
THEY REQUIRE YOUR CONSIDERATION.
CONSIDER THEM.
This book is actually great though.
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CONSIDER THEM.
This book is actually great though.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
THEY REQUIRE YOUR CONSIDERATION.
CONSIDER THEM.
This book is actually great though.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #PlatypusSky
CONSIDER THEM.
This book is actually great though.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #PlatypusSky
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Shameless self-promo
Stoneboro author's debut novel offers doom, hope, 'All of It'
STONEBORO — In 2020, as people around the world were trying their best to navigate the pandemic, Stoneboro’s Jon Haag was shepherding David through his own uncertain journey.
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February 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Shameless self-promo
Me: "PLEASE sir, a bit more motivation to write through winter."
My Brain: "FUCK NAY. Suffer hither, a cellar frigid as a Treacher's Hell, wordless, campanioned only by a dropless mug, for as long as it bears no coffee, ye shall bear no story."
Me: "Okay, fine, yikes."
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My Brain: "FUCK NAY. Suffer hither, a cellar frigid as a Treacher's Hell, wordless, campanioned only by a dropless mug, for as long as it bears no coffee, ye shall bear no story."
Me: "Okay, fine, yikes."
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
February 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Me: "PLEASE sir, a bit more motivation to write through winter."
My Brain: "FUCK NAY. Suffer hither, a cellar frigid as a Treacher's Hell, wordless, campanioned only by a dropless mug, for as long as it bears no coffee, ye shall bear no story."
Me: "Okay, fine, yikes."
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
My Brain: "FUCK NAY. Suffer hither, a cellar frigid as a Treacher's Hell, wordless, campanioned only by a dropless mug, for as long as it bears no coffee, ye shall bear no story."
Me: "Okay, fine, yikes."
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
There's more evidence to support the existence of Bigfoot than there is to support the existence of the "Roman Salute."
I don't believe in Bigfoot btw.
I don't believe in Bigfoot btw.
February 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
There's more evidence to support the existence of Bigfoot than there is to support the existence of the "Roman Salute."
I don't believe in Bigfoot btw.
I don't believe in Bigfoot btw.
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I make pictures for a living and this is one of those, it’s called ‘March’.
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I make pictures for a living and this is one of those, it’s called ‘March’.
January 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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My fellow Cishet white dudes: It's going to be very easy to put our heads in the sand the next two years and just look away for our own well being and sanity. But we can't just look away. Our trans friends need us. Our queer friends need us. The women in our lives need us. They can't win this alone.
January 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My fellow Cishet white dudes: It's going to be very easy to put our heads in the sand the next two years and just look away for our own well being and sanity. But we can't just look away. Our trans friends need us. Our queer friends need us. The women in our lives need us. They can't win this alone.
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under no circumstances should anyone ever do this - it's not okay and i'm tired of people saying it is
You know. It’s ok to just work on a puzzle by the fire with tea sometimes.
January 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
under no circumstances should anyone ever do this - it's not okay and i'm tired of people saying it is
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January 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Dear BlueSky bots,
I hope you letter finds you well.
I am asexual. You do not need to follow me. I will not go to your OnlyFans page.
However, I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
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I am asexual. You do not need to follow me. I will not go to your OnlyFans page.
However, I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
Your friend,
Eric
January 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Dear BlueSky bots,
I hope you letter finds you well.
I am asexual. You do not need to follow me. I will not go to your OnlyFans page.
However, I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
Your friend,
Eric
I hope you letter finds you well.
I am asexual. You do not need to follow me. I will not go to your OnlyFans page.
However, I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
Your friend,
Eric
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Little under proofed and my scoring leaves something to be desired, but this sourdough loaf turned out pretty tasty. #breadsky #honebaking
January 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Little under proofed and my scoring leaves something to be desired, but this sourdough loaf turned out pretty tasty. #breadsky #honebaking
Skald.
Scalding.
Spalding.
Wilson.
Tom Hanks.
Thanks.
You've read my magnum opus. That'll be six dollars.
Scalding.
Spalding.
Wilson.
Tom Hanks.
Thanks.
You've read my magnum opus. That'll be six dollars.
January 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Skald.
Scalding.
Spalding.
Wilson.
Tom Hanks.
Thanks.
You've read my magnum opus. That'll be six dollars.
Scalding.
Spalding.
Wilson.
Tom Hanks.
Thanks.
You've read my magnum opus. That'll be six dollars.
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babe please don’t rage against the dying of the light you’re scaring the hoes
December 28, 2024 at 5:55 PM
babe please don’t rage against the dying of the light you’re scaring the hoes