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Phantom of the Negative Zone

@stevenpatchett.bsky.social

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Yeah, it's me, Stevie P. Engineer, Husband, Father. Writer in the Northeast of England. Anti-AI. Kindness matters. I don't reply to random DMs. Published here and there. Linktr.ee/stevenpatchett

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 25d

My account of the last two months in the writing adventure is now on my website.
Meandering, rambling thoughts, stupid things depression does to me, and another year older.

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Heat and Light

July and August 2025 I hope this finds you well. That you’re well within yourself, that your loved ones are hale and hearty, that those mental terrors that haunt you at night are nothing more…

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Lauren Bolger @renbolger.bsky.social · 9h

I still have copies of The Barre Incidents at my house before I run out. After that, it'll be filled with @malarkeybooks.bsky.social stock. These last five will get signed, get a bookmark, and the spinach pie recipe. Sharing my blurbs again from two very cool people to hopefully encourage ya.

"Bolger excels at weaving familial relationships, trauma, and existential dread with the kinds of creatures that will haunt your dreams."

-Michael Bettendorf, author of Trve Cvlt

The Barre Incidents
Out October 2025

"Lauren Bolger's The Barre Incidents is a thrilling mystery about family, love and grief blended with a deep dive into world mythology. The book delightfully interweaves the voices of friendly residents of a small town alongside ancient and otherworldly voices. A strange and thrilling tale!"

-Ivy Grimes, author of The Ghosts of Blaubart Mansion

The Barre Incidents
Out October 2025

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Lauren Bolger @renbolger.bsky.social · 14h

Hell yeah! Really looking forward to having this in hand!!

David Corse @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social · 14h

Coming this November!

Cerulean Sky is a story about absolution set in an America that’s been ravaged by a disease that turns people incorporeal.

It’s my love letter to The Stand!

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Michael Bettendorf @beardedbetts.bsky.social · 14h

Whooo! David's got a new release coming out soon! Super cool concept. Love the artwork. Can't wait!

David Corse @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social · 14h

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 14h

On my list of "must buys" for the end of 2025!
Beautiful cover! 🥰

David Corse @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social · 14h

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 15h

Get to know our semifinalists a little better with this series by @melodyemcintyre.bsky.social!

Melody E. McIntyre @melodyemcintyre.bsky.social · 4d

The first of my posts featuring the semi-finalists of the Small Spec Book Awards is up! Featuring: @carsonwinter.bsky.social, @emnays.bsky.social, and Damien Casey.

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Small Spec Book Awards - Semi-Finalist Feature #1

Welcome to the first of many posts featuring the semi-finalists of the Small Spec Book Awards! Every few days between now and when the fina...

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 1d

The long weekend I had to cancel a couple of weeks ago is happening tomorrow!
Just got to get through the next 9 hours.

a cartoon of a prisoner trying to leave the door

Alt: a cartoon of a prisoner trying to open door and finding only endless doors.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 1d

Writing related things is also writing!
Although, yeah there are always words that need to be written.

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Lauren Bolger @renbolger.bsky.social · 1d

This is a great book, folks. get ittttt

Eric Williams @geoliminal.bsky.social · 1d

the free shipping bookshop dot org sale is a good time to buy my collection of original weird fiction which i guarantee you'll love
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Toadstones

Check out Toadstones - <p>Bloody haruspicy as an archeological technique. The violent premier of a film star's lost noir masterpiece. A housekeeper's final job for her late employer. An exhumation to ...

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 1d

You got my vote!

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 1d

After having to cancel my long weekend a fortnight ago, I'm finally getting a long weekend.
One. More. Day.

Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 1d

Choose a Horror Queen 👸

Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 2d

Book post is the best post. One of my wife's picks this time. Learned about it at @cymerafestival.co.uk and she got the details from @vlatinalondon.bsky.social directly.
Turned up early. Nice!

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 2d

YES!

Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 2d

The small joys make it bearable.

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 2d

WORLDS ALIGNED: WORLDS APART 2 (@elsewhen.press) by Terry Jackman is a semifinalist for the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards! Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2025

Image is of the WORLDS ALIGNED: WORLDS APART 2 by Terry Jackman book cover against a starry orange and black background, announcing it as a sci-fi semifinalist.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 2d

Both my workplace telepathy and the ability to be in two places at once is severely lacking today...

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 3d

Igneous or sedimentary?
Can't beat a bit of basalt, I think.

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 3d

THE YEARS SHALL RUN LIKE RABBITS (@wolsakandwynn.bsky.social) by @inkstainedwreck.ca is a semifinalist for the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards! Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2025

Image is of THE YEARS SHALL RUN LIKE RABBITS by Ben Berman Ghan book cover against a stars and galaxies background, announcing the book as a sci-fi semifinalist.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 3d

"Nearly" feral..😆

Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 3d

I for one welcome our benevolent Martian Overlords. 😆

Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 4d

One day... but not this day.

a man with a beard and long hair says maybe some day

Alt: Ben Kenobi saying "Maybe... some day"

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 4d

THE SEA OF CLOUDS by @jennelikejennay.bsky.social is a semifinalist for the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards! Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2025

Image is of the sci-fi semifinalist THE SEA OF CLOUDS by Sheila Jenne book cover against a peach colored textured background.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 4d

Towels Monday, bedding Thursday, our clothes Friday, boys clothes Saturday. Sunday eldest brings their clothes around to get done.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 4d

Just putting it out there.
I hope everyone has a peaceful and rewarding day.
May the perils of this world take a break and you find safety in the place where you rest.

two men are standing next to each other in a parking lot .

Alt: A dude peacing out so hard he vanishes.

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Phantom of the Negative Zone @stevenpatchett.bsky.social · 5d

But... why wouldn't you?