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Happy Valentine's Day, folks! Here, have a poem about elephant sex.
February 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Happy Valentine's Day, folks! Here, have a poem about elephant sex.
We go live to the White House.
February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
We go live to the White House.
When musicians or actors are told to "Stick to what you're good at, and stay out of politics", this can usually be translated as "You've used your platform to reveal a truth that I find uncomfortable, so I'm going to ignore all the other artists who conveniently affirm my own worldview."
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
When musicians or actors are told to "Stick to what you're good at, and stay out of politics", this can usually be translated as "You've used your platform to reveal a truth that I find uncomfortable, so I'm going to ignore all the other artists who conveniently affirm my own worldview."
Why am I sitting in a play house to read this Emily Dickinson poem?
Yes. You may well ask.
Yes. You may well ask.
February 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Why am I sitting in a play house to read this Emily Dickinson poem?
Yes. You may well ask.
Yes. You may well ask.
Hello BlueSky. Can you give this a read? It's the opening chapter from a six-book YA fantasy sequence - starts out fairy tale, ends up Lovecraft - that I'm trying to self-publish, having exhausted other options. First chapter is free; if people like it I'll put out the whole thing.
The Giant Who Forgot - Chapter One
At The Top Of The Beanstalk
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Hello BlueSky. Can you give this a read? It's the opening chapter from a six-book YA fantasy sequence - starts out fairy tale, ends up Lovecraft - that I'm trying to self-publish, having exhausted other options. First chapter is free; if people like it I'll put out the whole thing.
Wordsworth was shit.
January 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Wordsworth was shit.
January 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Mundane book covers: Hilary Mantel.
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Mundane book covers: Hilary Mantel.
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I've been working on my author page. I did one of those Guardianesque Q and A things to explain the book series I've been writing. Should you stop by, please do let me know what you think!
(And yes, I know it could probably use a picture or two.)
(And yes, I know it could probably use a picture or two.)
The Farinia Sequence: Explained
What is this thing that’s taken up eight years of your life? And why should I read it?
jamesdbaldock.wordpress.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I've been working on my author page. I did one of those Guardianesque Q and A things to explain the book series I've been writing. Should you stop by, please do let me know what you think!
(And yes, I know it could probably use a picture or two.)
(And yes, I know it could probably use a picture or two.)
One of the things I love about Pratchett - and one reason why he is so eminently quotable - is because he can say, in only a few words, exactly what most of us are thinking.
#authorquotes #terrypratchett #minneapolis #renee
#authorquotes #terrypratchett #minneapolis #renee
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
One of the things I love about Pratchett - and one reason why he is so eminently quotable - is because he can say, in only a few words, exactly what most of us are thinking.
#authorquotes #terrypratchett #minneapolis #renee
#authorquotes #terrypratchett #minneapolis #renee
Well, this is exciting.
Hello BlueSky. I'm a piano teacher and father of four. I've written a six book YA fantasy series that's been doing the rounds with agents (unsuccessfully) for years. While I try and get that published, have a bit of Shakespeare.
Hello BlueSky. I'm a piano teacher and father of four. I've written a six book YA fantasy series that's been doing the rounds with agents (unsuccessfully) for years. While I try and get that published, have a bit of Shakespeare.
January 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Well, this is exciting.
Hello BlueSky. I'm a piano teacher and father of four. I've written a six book YA fantasy series that's been doing the rounds with agents (unsuccessfully) for years. While I try and get that published, have a bit of Shakespeare.
Hello BlueSky. I'm a piano teacher and father of four. I've written a six book YA fantasy series that's been doing the rounds with agents (unsuccessfully) for years. While I try and get that published, have a bit of Shakespeare.