T.K. Cunningham
@tk-cunningham.bsky.social
Aspiring fiction writer, former professional philosopher, current life wanderer.
I just started working as a bookseller in an indie store about three months ago, but from what I'm learning this is true!
We don't buy huge back stock (unless it's like Sarah J. Maas popular). But, we definitely notice when the stock we do buy leaves the shelf and we always fill it back in.
We don't buy huge back stock (unless it's like Sarah J. Maas popular). But, we definitely notice when the stock we do buy leaves the shelf and we always fill it back in.
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I just started working as a bookseller in an indie store about three months ago, but from what I'm learning this is true!
We don't buy huge back stock (unless it's like Sarah J. Maas popular). But, we definitely notice when the stock we do buy leaves the shelf and we always fill it back in.
We don't buy huge back stock (unless it's like Sarah J. Maas popular). But, we definitely notice when the stock we do buy leaves the shelf and we always fill it back in.
Well, in an absolutely horrifying turn of events: It's almost December!
How did everyone's projects turn out for the year? Do you have anything exciting going into next year?
Share your accomplishments and goals!
#writing #booksky #writers #authors #writingcommunity #authors
How did everyone's projects turn out for the year? Do you have anything exciting going into next year?
Share your accomplishments and goals!
#writing #booksky #writers #authors #writingcommunity #authors
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
How can anyone write anything right now when the most absurd story is happening in real life. A villain I would be laughed at for creating because of how unbelievable he islive tweeting the kick off to WW3 while misspelling his own name is just... Where do you go from there?
#writing #booktok
#writing #booktok
June 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Netflix is trying to get the live action rights to Baldur's Gate 3. But, we should learn from The Last of Us season 2 that video games can just tell a better story, because of the use of player agency, than movies or shows. And that's good! Let them stand on their own.
#writing #storytelling
#writing #storytelling
May 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Netflix is trying to get the live action rights to Baldur's Gate 3. But, we should learn from The Last of Us season 2 that video games can just tell a better story, because of the use of player agency, than movies or shows. And that's good! Let them stand on their own.
#writing #storytelling
#writing #storytelling
The more Craig Mazin talks about his choices and interpretations of the characters, the more I'm convinced he just fundamentally misunderstood The Last of Us Part 2.
May 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The more Craig Mazin talks about his choices and interpretations of the characters, the more I'm convinced he just fundamentally misunderstood The Last of Us Part 2.
Seems like now's a good time to repost this and remind everyone I was a philosopher before I was an aspiring writer. And that people don't get passes just because you like them. 🤭
#thelastofus #philosophy #zombies #booksky #gamedev #writing #writingcommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkH...
#thelastofus #philosophy #zombies #booksky #gamedev #writing #writingcommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkH...
Is Joel a Moral Monster? Part 1
YouTube video by Slice of Phi
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May 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Seems like now's a good time to repost this and remind everyone I was a philosopher before I was an aspiring writer. And that people don't get passes just because you like them. 🤭
#thelastofus #philosophy #zombies #booksky #gamedev #writing #writingcommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkH...
#thelastofus #philosophy #zombies #booksky #gamedev #writing #writingcommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkH...
Really gonna need my subconscious to stop feeding me the dream where it's the last week of the semester and I realize I haven't done any work or been to any classes.
I graduated 11 years ago. Please.
I graduated 11 years ago. Please.
April 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Really gonna need my subconscious to stop feeding me the dream where it's the last week of the semester and I realize I haven't done any work or been to any classes.
I graduated 11 years ago. Please.
I graduated 11 years ago. Please.
#chaospit #F
Feral child whose solution to everything is "punch it" becomes diplomat for nation that doesn't know she exists.
Heiress to most powerful family in the nation fights on the frontlines of a revolution to overthrow her own mother because a pretty girl suggested she should.
Them:
Feral child whose solution to everything is "punch it" becomes diplomat for nation that doesn't know she exists.
Heiress to most powerful family in the nation fights on the frontlines of a revolution to overthrow her own mother because a pretty girl suggested she should.
Them:
a man is sitting in a blue car and looking out the window at the camera
ALT: a man is sitting in a blue car and looking out the window at the camera
media.tenor.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Aspiring authors: I cannot recommend joining a writing group enough. I have gotten to read so many styles and genre I wouldn't normally, and I have gotten incredible feedback that has absolutely made me a better storyteller.
Plus, it keeps me accountable to putting words on the page.
#writing
Plus, it keeps me accountable to putting words on the page.
#writing
April 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Aspiring authors: I cannot recommend joining a writing group enough. I have gotten to read so many styles and genre I wouldn't normally, and I have gotten incredible feedback that has absolutely made me a better storyteller.
Plus, it keeps me accountable to putting words on the page.
#writing
Plus, it keeps me accountable to putting words on the page.
#writing
I was suddenly reminded about the absolute worst class I ever had to take in my 14 years of philosophy training.
That single class almost convinced me to drop out of grad school all together in just my first year.
That single class almost convinced me to drop out of grad school all together in just my first year.
February 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I was suddenly reminded about the absolute worst class I ever had to take in my 14 years of philosophy training.
That single class almost convinced me to drop out of grad school all together in just my first year.
That single class almost convinced me to drop out of grad school all together in just my first year.
Submitted a short story to a journal. Time to be anxious until I finally get the rejection.
#writing #writingcommunity
#writing #writingcommunity
February 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Submitted a short story to a journal. Time to be anxious until I finally get the rejection.
#writing #writingcommunity
#writing #writingcommunity
Second drafts are hard.
February 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Second drafts are hard.
January's reads.
February is short, so I don't know if I can tackle six books again.
But, I'm definitely happy with the pace to start the year.
#booksky
February is short, so I don't know if I can tackle six books again.
But, I'm definitely happy with the pace to start the year.
#booksky
February 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
January's reads.
February is short, so I don't know if I can tackle six books again.
But, I'm definitely happy with the pace to start the year.
#booksky
February is short, so I don't know if I can tackle six books again.
But, I'm definitely happy with the pace to start the year.
#booksky
Joined a writing group.
Uploaded my first bit for feedback.
Sweating nervously because obviously everyone will hate it and me by extension.
Uploaded my first bit for feedback.
Sweating nervously because obviously everyone will hate it and me by extension.
January 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Joined a writing group.
Uploaded my first bit for feedback.
Sweating nervously because obviously everyone will hate it and me by extension.
Uploaded my first bit for feedback.
Sweating nervously because obviously everyone will hate it and me by extension.
Have a meeting to maybe join a writing group tomorrow so I can keep myself accountable. And also to read other people's amazing work and see their progress.
Pretty excited.
#writing #writingcommunity
Pretty excited.
#writing #writingcommunity
January 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Have a meeting to maybe join a writing group tomorrow so I can keep myself accountable. And also to read other people's amazing work and see their progress.
Pretty excited.
#writing #writingcommunity
Pretty excited.
#writing #writingcommunity
Oh no. At the local grub shop waiting for my order and I forgot my book. :(
January 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Oh no. At the local grub shop waiting for my order and I forgot my book. :(
Reposted by T.K. Cunningham
Lost in the Irish moors, Alysse is thrown through a portal to a magical realm. With help, she makes it home, but isn’t happy. Back in the mythic realm she must figure out how to stop impending events threatening to destroy every realm.
Title: Minotaurs of the East Moors
#2025Pit #A #F #LGBTQ
Title: Minotaurs of the East Moors
#2025Pit #A #F #LGBTQ
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Caught between an invading army threatening to destroy everything you love and an oppressive ruling class, do you defend your home or risk an opportunity to restructure society?
Twin Tales is a character driven story about how values are challenged in the face of dire events.
#2025pit #F #A
Twin Tales is a character driven story about how values are challenged in the face of dire events.
#2025pit #F #A
January 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Reposted by T.K. Cunningham
Lost in the Irish moors, Alysse is thrown through a portal to a magical realm. With help, she makes it home, but isn’t happy. Back in the mythic realm she must figure out how to stop impending events threatening to destroy every realm.
Title: Minotaurs of the East Moors
#2025Pit #A #F #LGBTQ
Title: Minotaurs of the East Moors
#2025Pit #A #F #LGBTQ
January 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ran into an interesting question about whether the "Brand" of MLK has been tainted by the right enough that it stifles the fight for racial equality/ if it's time to let it go.
Absolutely not. MLK was radical. It's time that we start highlighting that.
There is no sterilized fight against racism.
Absolutely not. MLK was radical. It's time that we start highlighting that.
There is no sterilized fight against racism.
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Ran into an interesting question about whether the "Brand" of MLK has been tainted by the right enough that it stifles the fight for racial equality/ if it's time to let it go.
Absolutely not. MLK was radical. It's time that we start highlighting that.
There is no sterilized fight against racism.
Absolutely not. MLK was radical. It's time that we start highlighting that.
There is no sterilized fight against racism.
I am... Disconcerted by the amount of AI art I'm seeing people use to promote their books on #booksky.
Support your fellow artists in their different medium, and don't use the systems that are actively stealing their work.
Support your fellow artists in their different medium, and don't use the systems that are actively stealing their work.
January 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I am... Disconcerted by the amount of AI art I'm seeing people use to promote their books on #booksky.
Support your fellow artists in their different medium, and don't use the systems that are actively stealing their work.
Support your fellow artists in their different medium, and don't use the systems that are actively stealing their work.