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Hey I'm Robert (He/Him) from Kentucky. Author/Award Winning Screenwriter/Ronin WIPs: Braised For Murder (Cozy) Underneath Every Smile (Drama). Dreams of Machines (Steampunk). SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@robertmeadwriting

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jun 15

My horror series #Somnio begins with #ThePact

You can currently read the first section of the book on my #substack below:

Check out the thread for each chapter.

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The Pact

novel excerpt #1

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#substack #writer #writing #writesky #voice

Losing My Voice

There are times when things become hectic in the real world and the desire to speak out is mounting.

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Prof Emily but Spoopier Now @professoremily.bsky.social · Aug 29

#MythAugust 29

We've reached the end of the month! So let's bring things to a close with a big picture meta look at our fantasy religions.

Tell me about the real world myths & traditions that inspired you! Where did you draw your ideas from?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Writesky

#MythAugust prompt for Aug 29:
Did you base your mythology on any real-world religions/myths?

Background image features a classic painting of Thor wielding his hammer with lightning, about to smote his enemies.
Below the hashtag in small text it says "Presented by @professoremily.bsky.social."
At the bottom of the image in small text it says "Feel free to yap about a fantasy mythology you already have, or use these prompts to create a new one! Don't forget to interact with others :-)"

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 25

Started Murder, She Wrote on tubi. Will I watch all 12 seasons?

Mayyyybeeeee

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

Vengeance is always part of the plan.

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

My newest idea centers around a time traveler stuck looking for a lost love, a guy who feels each year is exactly the same, and a girl who knows she only has one year left to live.

It's 1997, where nothing ever changes but everything is different.

#writing #writingcommunity #novels #writesky

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

Lent Sputnik Sweetheart to a buddy going through a break up and damn if I didn't hit the nail on the head with that recommendation.

#Murakami is poignant as well as therapeutic.

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

I'm not dead, just off thinking about books. (Writing them, reading them, dreaming them, buying them, lending them....)

#writingcommunity #writesky

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

There's the two steampunks, the supernatural horror, the three fantasies, the Murakami drama, the cozy, and the surrealist autobiographical drama.

Am I forgetting any? 🙃
(Probably)

Michelle Franklin│Legends and Lectures @michellefranklin.bsky.social · Aug 24

Please do not start another book. You are already four books in-- do not start an outline for a fifth book. Just finish one of these other books first, and then start a new book--

Me to me:

kermit the frog is wearing a black hoodie and kermit the frog is wearing a black hood .

ALT: kermit the frog is wearing a black hoodie and kermit the frog is wearing a black hood .

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

The best book is the one that arrives at the right time in your life.

When it speaks to you in volumes and reverberates after you've finished.

The right place, the right time, the right book.

#writing #writingcommunity #novels #reading #writesky #readsky

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 9

I can only imagine!

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Looking up info about trains for my WIP I looked to see what routes are by me. Cincinnati, OH has a train terminal but the train that goes East to NY / West to Chicago arrives/departs at 3am only 3 days a week. 🙃

Why does our country hate trains?

#writing #writingcommunity #trains #writesky

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 7

I'm working on a Cozy Mystery.

Bobby Q. has the best pulled pork recipe this side of the Appalachian mountains. Will he win the local BBQ contest to get a spot with Pitmaster Pete or will MURDER prevent his success?

Find out soon in BRAISED FOR MURDER. (WT)
#writing #writesky #writingcommunity

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Me- I finished a draft! Time to work on one of the other 13 stories I've already started.

Brain- or...

Me- No.

Brain- NEW IDEA GO BRRRRR.

#writing #writingcommunity #novels #writesky

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

The great thing about having a lot of ideas on deck is that I have a bunch of choices.

The problem with having a lot of ideas on deck is that I have too many choices.

#writing #writingcommunity #analysisparalysis #novels #writesky

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Aug 1

Finished the first draft of #UnderneathEverySmile

Now I'll rest before sifting through all the angst, trauma, and grammatical errors in the editing phase.

#writing #writingcommunity #novels #writesky

a close up of a man 's face with the words `` it 's done '' written on the bottom .

Alt: Frodo saying "it's done" as the lava of Mt. Doom flows around him

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Sammy @kingkittybottom.bsky.social · Jul 28

Something about eyes or whatever. #originalcontent #digitalart #fyp

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 28

Walking is for losers anyhow. Who needs it.

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 28

Anyone else have that problem where you can't walk due to sleeping wrong?

I thought 35 was the new 25. Guess it's the new 85.

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 27

Two* more chapters left in my WIP.

*maybe, unless I need a third to flesh something out.

#UnderneathEverySmile #writesky

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 25

#pretendpanel

Peep my substack where I've posted my shorts and poetry.

#writingcommunity #writers #writesky #shorts

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 24

New additions go to the #TBR

#reading #booksky #poetry #readsky

The Colossus and other poems, and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 23

a woman wearing glasses and a tie is talking on a cell phone and says oops

Alt: Evie from the Mummy standing amidst the aftermath of the library shelves she's next to falling down. She stands stunned, removes her glasses and says "oops"

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Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 22

Collab w/ @ghoulishhag.bsky.social

She's making some sick zines featuring my work. Can't wait to share the designs.

#writing #writingcommunity #writesky #zines

Teaser:

A block of text on white paper overlaid on top of a yellow mushroom cloud

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 22

At the doctors getting a procedure done ✌

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · Jul 21

I haven't finished the show (feels like I never will since season 14 is such a slog) but there are definitely fond memories from the first 10 seasons

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