Brian
@crashbox.net
internet junkie; reader of books; drinker of fine spirits; IT professional
I have trouble staying within the lines sometimes.
If you get confused, listen to the music play.
I have trouble staying within the lines sometimes.
If you get confused, listen to the music play.
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Recreating this legendary Peanuts scene. Yeah hoe!
December 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Recreating this legendary Peanuts scene. Yeah hoe!
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December 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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We are now into the final 5 days of the physical store. And to clear everything out, we are offering 50% OFF EVERYTHING at checkout. That’s right. Everything — books, comics, supplies, games, rarities, back issues, graphic novels, audiobooks, t-shirts and more — are all half price at checkout.
December 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We are now into the final 5 days of the physical store. And to clear everything out, we are offering 50% OFF EVERYTHING at checkout. That’s right. Everything — books, comics, supplies, games, rarities, back issues, graphic novels, audiobooks, t-shirts and more — are all half price at checkout.
You say that but 'Gramps Rivers' just came out of retirement. Who's to say Peyton or Tom don't follow his lead.
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
You say that but 'Gramps Rivers' just came out of retirement. Who's to say Peyton or Tom don't follow his lead.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Reminder — free livestream tonight at 7pm EST to benefit the ACLU. I really hope you can join us. Details here:
www.briankeene.com/news/living-...
www.briankeene.com/news/living-...
Living the Scream 2025 — BRIAN KEENE
UPDATED with links As we did last year, S. H. Cooper, Laurel Hightower, and myself will be hosting LIVING THE SCREAM, a livestream charity event to benefit the ACLU! Join us and a bunch of awesome au...
www.briankeene.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Reminder — free livestream tonight at 7pm EST to benefit the ACLU. I really hope you can join us. Details here:
www.briankeene.com/news/living-...
www.briankeene.com/news/living-...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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“Did you like that necklace I got you? You don’t remember? I gave it to you last week. You said you loved it. You really forgot that quickly?”
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Did you like that necklace I got you? You don’t remember? I gave it to you last week. You said you loved it. You really forgot that quickly?”
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How To Get Signed & Personalized Books From Me For the Holidays:
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
Brian Keene
Browse all products in the Brian Keene category from Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop.
vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
How To Get Signed & Personalized Books From Me For the Holidays:
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
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Black Friday, the perfect day to make sure you have CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 4 preordered 👀: linktr.ee/adamcesare
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Black Friday, the perfect day to make sure you have CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 4 preordered 👀: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Gifted a subscription for Marvel Unlimited and I'm spending tonight with a few of the classics. @scottedelman.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Gifted a subscription for Marvel Unlimited and I'm spending tonight with a few of the classics. @scottedelman.bsky.social
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There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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The Vortex Books & Comics online store got a major upgrade! Hundreds of items in stock — new books, rare books, signed books, new comics, vintage comics, graphic novels, audiobooks, Blu-rays and much more. Thousands more items to come! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/products
Products
Browse all products from Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Vortex Books & Comics online store got a major upgrade! Hundreds of items in stock — new books, rare books, signed books, new comics, vintage comics, graphic novels, audiobooks, Blu-rays and much more. Thousands more items to come! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/products
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"I bet Linus would’ve called those popping kernels 'little pangs of painful joy,' or something equally poetic, but of course, he’s not coming this year. Not after his meaning-of-Christmas bit took a turn to the right last winter. He’s booked solid through the spring with CPAC."
Thanksgiving’s Going to Be a Tough One This Year, Charlie Brown
Making popcorn again, huh, Snoopy? Keep it up. Sounds like pure nostalgia, especially with the way this year’s been going. I bet Linus would’ve cal...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"I bet Linus would’ve called those popping kernels 'little pangs of painful joy,' or something equally poetic, but of course, he’s not coming this year. Not after his meaning-of-Christmas bit took a turn to the right last winter. He’s booked solid through the spring with CPAC."
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.
I'm in luck.
I'm in luck.
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.
I'm in luck.
I'm in luck.
@lesleyconner.bsky.social check it out
... and we're off! Cannot wait to work Scarlett on this. She is going to be amazing. deadline.com/2025/11/scar...
Scarlett Johansson To Star In New ‘Exorcist’ Movie From Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek And Universal
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the new 'Exorcist' movie from Blumhouse
deadline.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
@lesleyconner.bsky.social check it out
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Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! hits hardcover, audiobook, and ebook August 18, 2026.
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! hits hardcover, audiobook, and ebook August 18, 2026.
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
A quick settings change will stop Gemini from spying on you. I love how the description says "when you turn this..." except, yeah motherf*&*$&, I didn't turn it on. You did it for me without telling me.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A quick settings change will stop Gemini from spying on you. I love how the description says "when you turn this..." except, yeah motherf*&*$&, I didn't turn it on. You did it for me without telling me.
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HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop
The online component of Vortex Books & Comics, featuring signed copies from authors who have visited the physical store.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
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Hey, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3: THE CHURCH OF FRENDO is a Black Friday deal for the cheapest it’s ever been.
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hey, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3: THE CHURCH OF FRENDO is a Black Friday deal for the cheapest it’s ever been.
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
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Looking to protect your sensitive information from data brokers? Don’t want Big Tech monetizing your personal data? Privacy Badger is here to help! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Online Tracking is Out of Control—Privacy Badger Can Help You Fight
Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back
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November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Looking to protect your sensitive information from data brokers? Don’t want Big Tech monetizing your personal data? Privacy Badger is here to help! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever.
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever.
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/