Josie Sweeney
@westcoastnerd.bsky.social
Writer of Queer Urban Fantasy. I live on the West Coast.
I'm keeping track of my word counts this year. Using a Hobonichi calendar, I'm keeping track of words from Sundays to Saturdays and then reporting them on my writing blog.
This is to keep me encouraged as I often feel like I'm not writing enough.
January got me a cool 10,196 words.
This is to keep me encouraged as I often feel like I'm not writing enough.
January got me a cool 10,196 words.
February 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I'm keeping track of my word counts this year. Using a Hobonichi calendar, I'm keeping track of words from Sundays to Saturdays and then reporting them on my writing blog.
This is to keep me encouraged as I often feel like I'm not writing enough.
January got me a cool 10,196 words.
This is to keep me encouraged as I often feel like I'm not writing enough.
January got me a cool 10,196 words.
I'm a Keeper of Monsters for Monster of the Week. And I've finished writing my Mystery for the day. I had to decompress by creating a little map of Portland, ME where the next mystery will happen. If you're playing, there's a couple of hints in the episode title.
January 16, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I'm a Keeper of Monsters for Monster of the Week. And I've finished writing my Mystery for the day. I had to decompress by creating a little map of Portland, ME where the next mystery will happen. If you're playing, there's a couple of hints in the episode title.
I recently got a new website. I'm putting the most updates there. Though I am trying to use this a little more as well.
But if you want to see me add a synopsis for a particular week or see how many words I put down the next, go to www.josiesweeney.net . I hope you get your word count in today.
But if you want to see me add a synopsis for a particular week or see how many words I put down the next, go to www.josiesweeney.net . I hope you get your word count in today.
www.josiesweeney.net
January 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I recently got a new website. I'm putting the most updates there. Though I am trying to use this a little more as well.
But if you want to see me add a synopsis for a particular week or see how many words I put down the next, go to www.josiesweeney.net . I hope you get your word count in today.
But if you want to see me add a synopsis for a particular week or see how many words I put down the next, go to www.josiesweeney.net . I hope you get your word count in today.
Hey everyone! Today I wrote about the holiday movies that mean a lot to me and what I watch annually.
Whether you're a feel-good movie watcher, or need to Escape From Reality like I do, I hope there's a suggestion on my list that can bring a smile to you.
aroacewriter.substack.com/p/my-holiday...
Whether you're a feel-good movie watcher, or need to Escape From Reality like I do, I hope there's a suggestion on my list that can bring a smile to you.
aroacewriter.substack.com/p/my-holiday...
My Holiday Movies, 2025 ed.
Escape From Reality series
aroacewriter.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hey everyone! Today I wrote about the holiday movies that mean a lot to me and what I watch annually.
Whether you're a feel-good movie watcher, or need to Escape From Reality like I do, I hope there's a suggestion on my list that can bring a smile to you.
aroacewriter.substack.com/p/my-holiday...
Whether you're a feel-good movie watcher, or need to Escape From Reality like I do, I hope there's a suggestion on my list that can bring a smile to you.
aroacewriter.substack.com/p/my-holiday...
Reposted by Josie Sweeney
If you think this is badass, wait until we win.
katforillinois.com/legal
katforillinois.com/legal
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you think this is badass, wait until we win.
katforillinois.com/legal
katforillinois.com/legal
Playing Coffee Talk and loving it.
I’m making my own game and want this to be a big influence.
I’m making my own game and want this to be a big influence.
August 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Playing Coffee Talk and loving it.
I’m making my own game and want this to be a big influence.
I’m making my own game and want this to be a big influence.
Just learned that a dear friend has died. He was one of the goats. Abrasively funny, kind but always honest, and gave the best advice. Even when I didn’t want it.
I will miss you.
I will miss you.
July 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Just learned that a dear friend has died. He was one of the goats. Abrasively funny, kind but always honest, and gave the best advice. Even when I didn’t want it.
I will miss you.
I will miss you.
youtu.be/G7CwRvY1X0Q
I made a video talking about the accessibility (or rather the inaccessibility) of Twin Peaks in San Francisco.
Also cover the pink triangle a bit since it's Pride.
Happy Pride!
I made a video talking about the accessibility (or rather the inaccessibility) of Twin Peaks in San Francisco.
Also cover the pink triangle a bit since it's Pride.
Happy Pride!
Twin Peaks and Pride 2025
YouTube video by AroAcePhoto
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
youtu.be/G7CwRvY1X0Q
I made a video talking about the accessibility (or rather the inaccessibility) of Twin Peaks in San Francisco.
Also cover the pink triangle a bit since it's Pride.
Happy Pride!
I made a video talking about the accessibility (or rather the inaccessibility) of Twin Peaks in San Francisco.
Also cover the pink triangle a bit since it's Pride.
Happy Pride!
youtu.be/hbKKoVuzzHQ
I'm making more videos to upload to YouTube.
Trying to make videos that focus on public transit walkability. In this video, I focus on my local farmers market and the Video Game Museum, or the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
I'm making more videos to upload to YouTube.
Trying to make videos that focus on public transit walkability. In this video, I focus on my local farmers market and the Video Game Museum, or the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
Walking around and the Oakland Video Game Museum
YouTube video by AroAcePhoto
youtu.be
June 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
youtu.be/hbKKoVuzzHQ
I'm making more videos to upload to YouTube.
Trying to make videos that focus on public transit walkability. In this video, I focus on my local farmers market and the Video Game Museum, or the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
I'm making more videos to upload to YouTube.
Trying to make videos that focus on public transit walkability. In this video, I focus on my local farmers market and the Video Game Museum, or the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
I'm starting a travel YouTube channel. This is my first video where I try to visit the Dublin library (the one in California).
youtu.be/n13EtD0dHfo?...
youtu.be/n13EtD0dHfo?...
I had a weird trip to Dublin, CA
YouTube video by Sweeney Lens
youtu.be
May 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I'm starting a travel YouTube channel. This is my first video where I try to visit the Dublin library (the one in California).
youtu.be/n13EtD0dHfo?...
youtu.be/n13EtD0dHfo?...
I’m often afraid that I’m giving up on the world. I’ve gone through burnout and a traumatic event all at once this past year.
But I’m also learning to stop beating myself up because I’m focused on my own needs first.
How can I help others if I’m in no shape to help at all?
But I’m also learning to stop beating myself up because I’m focused on my own needs first.
How can I help others if I’m in no shape to help at all?
April 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’m often afraid that I’m giving up on the world. I’ve gone through burnout and a traumatic event all at once this past year.
But I’m also learning to stop beating myself up because I’m focused on my own needs first.
How can I help others if I’m in no shape to help at all?
But I’m also learning to stop beating myself up because I’m focused on my own needs first.
How can I help others if I’m in no shape to help at all?
I feel as though I have failed as a filmmaker. And I will not follow through with that hyper fixation anymore.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have anything else I’m following.
I’m working on my drawing skills while I work on my novels. And I can’t wait to share it all.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have anything else I’m following.
I’m working on my drawing skills while I work on my novels. And I can’t wait to share it all.
April 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I feel as though I have failed as a filmmaker. And I will not follow through with that hyper fixation anymore.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have anything else I’m following.
I’m working on my drawing skills while I work on my novels. And I can’t wait to share it all.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have anything else I’m following.
I’m working on my drawing skills while I work on my novels. And I can’t wait to share it all.
I’m learning drawing fundamentals. It’s been a couple of months. Here are some sketches. No context.
April 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m learning drawing fundamentals. It’s been a couple of months. Here are some sketches. No context.
In full on recovery mode after filming all weekend.
Time to watch movies, read books, and journal all my feelings.
Time to watch movies, read books, and journal all my feelings.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In full on recovery mode after filming all weekend.
Time to watch movies, read books, and journal all my feelings.
Time to watch movies, read books, and journal all my feelings.
What's the point of phone numbers at this point?
Like, we have devices that work off of cellular towers. But do we actually require numbers anymore?
I have wanted to get away from my smart phone addictions for a good while now. And beyond Discord and a couple of other apps, my number is useless.
Like, we have devices that work off of cellular towers. But do we actually require numbers anymore?
I have wanted to get away from my smart phone addictions for a good while now. And beyond Discord and a couple of other apps, my number is useless.
April 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
What's the point of phone numbers at this point?
Like, we have devices that work off of cellular towers. But do we actually require numbers anymore?
I have wanted to get away from my smart phone addictions for a good while now. And beyond Discord and a couple of other apps, my number is useless.
Like, we have devices that work off of cellular towers. But do we actually require numbers anymore?
I have wanted to get away from my smart phone addictions for a good while now. And beyond Discord and a couple of other apps, my number is useless.
I shot and backed up 2TB of video yesterday and today. It’s a dance company that I’m videographer for. And I’ll shoot one more Terabyte tomorrow.
April 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I shot and backed up 2TB of video yesterday and today. It’s a dance company that I’m videographer for. And I’ll shoot one more Terabyte tomorrow.
This weekend is going to be crazy but fun.
I’m filming the performances of a dance group. Today starts the tech checks. Tomorrow and Sunday will be the shows themselves.
I’m filming the performances of a dance group. Today starts the tech checks. Tomorrow and Sunday will be the shows themselves.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This weekend is going to be crazy but fun.
I’m filming the performances of a dance group. Today starts the tech checks. Tomorrow and Sunday will be the shows themselves.
I’m filming the performances of a dance group. Today starts the tech checks. Tomorrow and Sunday will be the shows themselves.
sweeneylens.itch.io/bay-area-dri...
Wanted to share with the world that I now have my very first ever game out.
That is all. Sharing an accomplishment. Now to become even better at game dev'ing and novel writing!
Wanted to share with the world that I now have my very first ever game out.
That is all. Sharing an accomplishment. Now to become even better at game dev'ing and novel writing!
Bay Area Driving Simulator by Josie
Play in your browser
sweeneylens.itch.io
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
sweeneylens.itch.io/bay-area-dri...
Wanted to share with the world that I now have my very first ever game out.
That is all. Sharing an accomplishment. Now to become even better at game dev'ing and novel writing!
Wanted to share with the world that I now have my very first ever game out.
That is all. Sharing an accomplishment. Now to become even better at game dev'ing and novel writing!
I see more video essays and various writers pointing out how The Hero Myth (Joseph Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces) claims that every story needs to be set as a western story. That there can only one way to tell a good story. And anything else isn’t worthwhile. 1/3
March 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I see more video essays and various writers pointing out how The Hero Myth (Joseph Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces) claims that every story needs to be set as a western story. That there can only one way to tell a good story. And anything else isn’t worthwhile. 1/3
I’m writing on Substack, and sharing my photos and drawings on Tumblr. All while working on my novel.
I feel like other platforms such as here and Mastodon could be used for niche things like the ones listed above. We’ll see how that evolves…
I feel like other platforms such as here and Mastodon could be used for niche things like the ones listed above. We’ll see how that evolves…
March 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I’m writing on Substack, and sharing my photos and drawings on Tumblr. All while working on my novel.
I feel like other platforms such as here and Mastodon could be used for niche things like the ones listed above. We’ll see how that evolves…
I feel like other platforms such as here and Mastodon could be used for niche things like the ones listed above. We’ll see how that evolves…
open.substack.com/pub/aroacewr...
I write a bit about being tired of the MCU and want to focus more on writing.
This may feel like a half thought out article to some, but it’s meant to be the start of a conversation. Let’s talk!
I write a bit about being tired of the MCU and want to focus more on writing.
This may feel like a half thought out article to some, but it’s meant to be the start of a conversation. Let’s talk!
Josie Sweeney chat
Join now in the Substack app
open.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
open.substack.com/pub/aroacewr...
I write a bit about being tired of the MCU and want to focus more on writing.
This may feel like a half thought out article to some, but it’s meant to be the start of a conversation. Let’s talk!
I write a bit about being tired of the MCU and want to focus more on writing.
This may feel like a half thought out article to some, but it’s meant to be the start of a conversation. Let’s talk!
I think I’m finally giving up on Facebook and Instagram. I can’t even get back on to delete the accounts. Just gonna let the accounts sit from now on.
February 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I think I’m finally giving up on Facebook and Instagram. I can’t even get back on to delete the accounts. Just gonna let the accounts sit from now on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=czYI...
The Voyager theme song, if only heard from Voyager. Fantastic.
The Voyager theme song, if only heard from Voyager. Fantastic.
Star Trek Voyager Theme but the theme is coming from Voyager
YouTube video by Craven In Outer Space
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=czYI...
The Voyager theme song, if only heard from Voyager. Fantastic.
The Voyager theme song, if only heard from Voyager. Fantastic.
Trying to post to other sites other than Meta. Here's a photo from a photo walk in January 2025 on CineStill film stock. I love how the halation turned out.
February 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trying to post to other sites other than Meta. Here's a photo from a photo walk in January 2025 on CineStill film stock. I love how the halation turned out.
Motion blur experiment. I like this, tho I still have a ways to go.
January 8, 2025
Alameda, CA
January 8, 2025
Alameda, CA
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Motion blur experiment. I like this, tho I still have a ways to go.
January 8, 2025
Alameda, CA
January 8, 2025
Alameda, CA