James Champagne
@jamesgchampagne.bsky.social
Writer. Author of HARLEM SMOKE, GRIMOIRE, AUTOPSY OF AN ELDRITCH CITY, and other works of Decadence both Neo + old school🐈👁️
One final 2025 summary report, this one in regards to my health
January 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
One final 2025 summary report, this one in regards to my health
I will share a secret with you that until now only a small percentage of the human race knew: this year peaked on March 8, 2025, when Lady Gaga appeared on SNL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrPN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrPN...
Lady Gaga - Killah (Saturday Night Live/2025)
YouTube video by LadyGagaVEVO
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December 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I will share a secret with you that until now only a small percentage of the human race knew: this year peaked on March 8, 2025, when Lady Gaga appeared on SNL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrPN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrPN...
2025 Creative Writing Productivity Report
December 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
2025 Creative Writing Productivity Report
Merry Christmas! Here's a picture of a Santa ornament I made in 1999. I think I was trying to be "edgy" then . . .
December 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Merry Christmas! Here's a picture of a Santa ornament I made in 1999. I think I was trying to be "edgy" then . . .
The Insects Christmas 1913 (Eng subs) / Рождество у обитателей леса
YouTube video by History Club
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December 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Aaron Lange interviews Justin Isis, one of my favorite people to argue/disagree with! All joking aside, there are some areas on which we stand on common ground.
neopasseism.substack.com/p/justin-isi...
neopasseism.substack.com/p/justin-isi...
☆Justin Isis Interview☆
an adult from Tokyo
neopasseism.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Aaron Lange interviews Justin Isis, one of my favorite people to argue/disagree with! All joking aside, there are some areas on which we stand on common ground.
neopasseism.substack.com/p/justin-isi...
neopasseism.substack.com/p/justin-isi...
Currently Reading: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA by Ernest Hemingway
This is actually a reread. I first read the book in 10th grade, around 1996, so it's been almost 30 years
This is actually a reread. I first read the book in 10th grade, around 1996, so it's been almost 30 years
December 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Currently Reading: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA by Ernest Hemingway
This is actually a reread. I first read the book in 10th grade, around 1996, so it's been almost 30 years
This is actually a reread. I first read the book in 10th grade, around 1996, so it's been almost 30 years
I recently found out that years ago there was an OCTOPUS PIE Christmas video of sorts
vimeo.com/8303495
vimeo.com/8303495
All I Want For Christmas Is The Octopus Pie Christmas Special
Best song to dance to in your living room? Probably. Go to octopuspie.com for more adventures!
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December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I recently found out that years ago there was an OCTOPUS PIE Christmas video of sorts
vimeo.com/8303495
vimeo.com/8303495
Currently Reading: CONSCIOUSNESS: A NEO-DECADENT MANIFESTO by Siobhán M. La Grippe (Church Ghost)
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Currently Reading: CONSCIOUSNESS: A NEO-DECADENT MANIFESTO by Siobhán M. La Grippe (Church Ghost)
Currently Reading: PASSIONS AND TEMPERS: A HISTORY OF THE HUMOURS by Noga Arikha
I think I'm going to REALLY enjoy this book, having long had a fascination with the humours, a fascination which has only increased in recent years what with my readings + researches into medievalism & Shakespeare
I think I'm going to REALLY enjoy this book, having long had a fascination with the humours, a fascination which has only increased in recent years what with my readings + researches into medievalism & Shakespeare
December 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Currently Reading: PASSIONS AND TEMPERS: A HISTORY OF THE HUMOURS by Noga Arikha
I think I'm going to REALLY enjoy this book, having long had a fascination with the humours, a fascination which has only increased in recent years what with my readings + researches into medievalism & Shakespeare
I think I'm going to REALLY enjoy this book, having long had a fascination with the humours, a fascination which has only increased in recent years what with my readings + researches into medievalism & Shakespeare
Currently Reading: LIKE YOU HAVE A CHOICE by Ivan Niccolai
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Currently Reading: LIKE YOU HAVE A CHOICE by Ivan Niccolai
You know it's the end of November when I put up my annual Cat Nativity Scene. The Bradford Exchange only sent me one figurine this year (the Traveling Musician), which is for the best because I'm running out of space (and also, these things are expensive).
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
You know it's the end of November when I put up my annual Cat Nativity Scene. The Bradford Exchange only sent me one figurine this year (the Traveling Musician), which is for the best because I'm running out of space (and also, these things are expensive).
Neo-Decadents vs. AI. My own contributions to this series are usually 50% serious, 50% joking around, but this time the gloves come off and I let my hair down (so to speak).
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Neo-Decadents vs. AI. My own contributions to this series are usually 50% serious, 50% joking around, but this time the gloves come off and I let my hair down (so to speak).
Currently Reading: THE BROKEN SPEARS: THE AZTEC ACCOUNT OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO by Various/Edited by Miguel León-Portilla
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Currently Reading: THE BROKEN SPEARS: THE AZTEC ACCOUNT OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO by Various/Edited by Miguel León-Portilla
Currently Reading: THE OBLATE by J.-K. Huysmans (Dedalus)
This is the second time I've read this book, though the first time I've ever read this particular translation
This is the second time I've read this book, though the first time I've ever read this particular translation
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Currently Reading: THE OBLATE by J.-K. Huysmans (Dedalus)
This is the second time I've read this book, though the first time I've ever read this particular translation
This is the second time I've read this book, though the first time I've ever read this particular translation
Currently Reading: PULP FIN DE SIÈCLE by me (Purple Bearded Uncle)
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Currently Reading: PULP FIN DE SIÈCLE by me (Purple Bearded Uncle)
My author copies of PULP FIN DE SIÈCLE arrived in the mail today! It's always nice to be able to add a new member to my humble family of titles.
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My author copies of PULP FIN DE SIÈCLE arrived in the mail today! It's always nice to be able to add a new member to my humble family of titles.
Currently Reading: THE ABSENCE: MEMOIRS OF A BANSHEE DRUMMER by Budgie
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Currently Reading: THE ABSENCE: MEMOIRS OF A BANSHEE DRUMMER by Budgie
Currently Reading: THE HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF NEW SPAIN by Bernal Díaz del Castillo (edited by David Carrasco)
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Currently Reading: THE HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF NEW SPAIN by Bernal Díaz del Castillo (edited by David Carrasco)
Recently got a new friend for my bookcase skull
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Recently got a new friend for my bookcase skull
Currently Reading: THE DECADENT BESTIARY: FIN-DE-SIÈCLE ANIMAL POEMS & PROSE by Various Authors/Translated by Sam Kunkel + Jessica Gossling (Strange Attractor Press)
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Currently Reading: THE DECADENT BESTIARY: FIN-DE-SIÈCLE ANIMAL POEMS & PROSE by Various Authors/Translated by Sam Kunkel + Jessica Gossling (Strange Attractor Press)
Currently Reading: SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King (writer) & Bilquis Evely (artist)
October 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Currently Reading: SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King (writer) & Bilquis Evely (artist)