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W.L. Swarts

@wlswarts.bsky.social

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I'm an #atheist, #Author, Small press publisher (@enlightensomeonedp.bsky.social ), Non-Sport trading card dealer (for genre #TradingCards ) in my late-40s, who is happily married. I'm passionate about music with poetic lyrics, films/television/books.

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W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · Nov 19

I would like to remove one bit of ambiguity about myself from my feed:
I share my thoughts, ideas and perspective on social media.
I do so irrespective of follower counts or who might see. I do so because this is a platform and I have a spot on it.
More importantly, to me, I do it because EVERY

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Enlighten Someone Daily Productions @enlightensomeonedp.bsky.social · 12h

#ObviousEngagementBait
We're a #SmallPress trying to grow our SM presence.
Why should you care if you've never read anything by our resident #writer?
Two birds, one stone: "Like" THIS post, "Follow" this account and our writer will write a little thread story with your screen name to delight you!

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 11h

We wanted "Star Trek;"
America ended up smack in the middle of the third season of "Babylon 5."
#StarTrek #Babylon5 #Politics #IYKYK

Babylon 5 Londo GIF

Alt: Londo on Babylon 5.

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Victoria Sterling | Poor Little Bookish Girl @vebesterling.bsky.social · 22h

My #shortstory “The Messengers” has dropped to #3 in 15-Minute #LitFic short reads…help me get it back up to #1! Only 99 CENTS!

➡️ www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTY1FLV... ⬅️

💙📚 #booksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 12h

If you're seeing this, you're likely following my account! If you "Follow" my publishing account, I'll make a little ditty for you!
That account is more writing & art, less overt politics.
Hope some of you will check it out and "follow!"
#ReadersOfBluesky #Booksky #Writing #IndieAuthors #SmallPress

Enlighten Someone Daily Productions @enlightensomeonedp.bsky.social · 12h

#ObviousEngagementBait
We're a #SmallPress trying to grow our SM presence.
Why should you care if you've never read anything by our resident #writer?
Two birds, one stone: "Like" THIS post, "Follow" this account and our writer will write a little thread story with your screen name to delight you!

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

that the other boy was not looking at him for confirmation and he brought his lips together without speaking.
They stood in silence for seven minutes watching the rain fall.

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

Ralph asked as Barry turned back to look out the doors and the parking lot beyond.
'...maybe don't say anything while we wait. I'll give you a ride and I'll bring the car up so you don't get wet. But let's... not talk for a few minutes.'
Ralph opened his mouth to accept Barry's offer, then noticed

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

said, 'You want a ride home?'
'If you don't mind.' There was a faint twinkle in Ralph's eye and any fluctuation in his confidence was gone.
Barry frowned, but offered, 'Why don't I bring my car up to the doors?'
'Yeah?'
'Sure,' Barry confirmed. 'When the rain lets up a little. But just...'
'What?'

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

not eager to run out into the rain,' Ralph explained. 'When I get wet, it becomes... overwhelming. Pungent. I'd rather not have...'
Barry looked around at the hallway. There were only a few stragglers left in the school. His ear pricked up; the rain was coming down in greater volume once again.
He

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

anything, but I don't have, like, a gallon of Axe on me.'
Despite feeling the physical underpinnings of attraction, Barry was confused by Ralph's words. His face must have expressed his confusion adequately, though he only felt his eyes widen. Ralph looked good up close.
'You might "get me" but I'm

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

could feel Ralph's breath on his cheek. It was warm and not at all unpleasant. Barry could not recall ever being so close to another boy that his breath was noticeable and memorable to him.
'I'm sorry. Really; I'm sorry. Genuinely. I'm not used to... whatever. Hey, I appreciate you not saying

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

Barry reached out for the door. Ralph grabbed his extended wrist, not hard, just enough to stop his movement. Barry turned his head toward the other boy. Something in Ralph's eyes shifted.
'Look,' his voice was softer now. 'I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...'
He leaned closer to Barry; as he spoke,Barry

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

and he thought he might make a run for his car. 'I certainly don't want my first kiss to be with someone I'm not even sure I like, much less want to be kissed by.'
'Really?' Ralph tilted his head in Barry's peripheral vision. Something about the move reminded the model-painter of Han Solo.
'Really.'

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

would notice and I wouldn't like that.'
'Why's that?' the attitude he conveyed did not change; he seemed somewhat flabbergasted that Barry was reacting so neutrally.
'Because I don't know if I even like you,' Barry said plainly, shifting on his toes slightly. The rain was letting up just a little

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

continued, 'Think anyone would notice if I just grabbed you and kissed you right here?'
'I would.'
'Yeah, I mean, besides you," his voice could have been used as an auditory example in a multimedia dictionary under the entry for 'cocksure.'
'I'd notice; I don't much care if anyone else would, but I

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

parking lot. 'I've known since you passed me in the hall your first day and I haven't told anyone. No one would care if you told them; absolutely no one here would notice if I did.'
'Is that so?' Ralph's lips twisted into a smile on only the left side of his face. His tone conveyed a challenge as he

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

tell anyone, if that's why you're suddenly being all chatty with me.'
'Umm... it wasn't." But there was a lilt at the end of his sentence, a fragment of doubt, even though his confident demeanor had not changed at all.
'Whatever," Barry responded dismissively, looking back out at the rain-pounded

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 15h

"'You don't have to do that," Barry said quietly.
Ralph could hear him over the rain, which suddenly seemed stronger against the glass doors and windows at the front of the school.
Still,with a sidelong glance that confirmed that no one else was still around, Ralph replied, 'What?'
'I'm not going to

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Victoria Sterling | Poor Little Bookish Girl @vebesterling.bsky.social · 1d

I Published a Short Story! (and Other News)

Hello, my poor little bookish friends! It's been a moment since I provided you with an update post. I'm sure you've been champing at the bit for one, right? Right? Well, even if you weren't, here's one for ya anyway. I Published a Short Story: The…

I Published a Short Story! (and Other News)

Hello, my poor little bookish friends! It's been a moment since I provided you with an update post. I'm sure you've been champing at the bit for one, right? Right? Well, even if you weren't, here's one for ya anyway. I Published a Short Story: The Messengers After doing all this reading, I decided to mess around and create something instead of consuming, and I wrote and self-published a short story.

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Enlighten Someone Daily Productions @enlightensomeonedp.bsky.social · 1d

Next Week, after ComicCon, we'll be launching our "obviously trying to build engagement" promotion...

In the meantime, we've launched the website for "Tales From Our Current Apocalypse" at www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/TalesCA.html ... 1/2 #Booksky #ReadersOfBluesky #BooksOfBluesky #SmallPress

The Official Tales From Our Current Apocalypse Homepage

www.enlightensomeonedaily.com

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The Raven's House @theravenshouse.bsky.social · 1d

Gunmetal ribs with roses... Necklace is online at www.theravenshouse.net

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 1d

This is REALLY cool!

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 1d

:) No comment. ;)

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 1d

organize and fight - there are stories in my anthology that envision exactly that, both the consequences of standing up and what it looks like to fail from acquiescence. If you're interested, please check it out at: www.enlightensomeonedaily.com/TalesCA.html Libras supporting Libras! ;)

The Official Tales From Our Current Apocalypse Homepage

www.enlightensomeonedaily.com

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 1d

Hi!
Obviously, I don't know you personally, but our politics align a lot based on your public posts.
I don't know if you read fiction, but if you do, please consider checking out my forthcoming short story anthology "Tales From Our Current Apocalypse." The things you talk about - the way you want to

W.L. Swarts @wlswarts.bsky.social · 1d

"If I get killed at Comic Con..."
"Wait, what?! Who's going to kill you at Comic Con?!"
"Well, presumably geeks... duh!"

#Humor #Writing