Jason Arnett
@ajasont.bsky.social
Indie author of speculative fictions with an art house bent. Thinker. Sometimes responsible.
https://ajasont.wordpress.com/books/
https://ajasont.wordpress.com/books/
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
There can be only one.
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There can be only one.
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CORRECTION: A *third* potato has been named after Prince.
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
CORRECTION: A *third* potato has been named after Prince.
Reposted by Jason Arnett
Hero Initiative is helping writer Mike W. Barr through a series of health problems. If you'd like to contribute directly to Mike as well, go HERE: www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-...
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Mike W. Barr has been a writer of comics, science fiction novels and mystery novels… Dave Kellogg needs your support for Rally for Mike W. Barr's Medical Care
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November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hero Initiative is helping writer Mike W. Barr through a series of health problems. If you'd like to contribute directly to Mike as well, go HERE: www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-...
After searching for several years, I finally found a reasonably priced copy of the Dark City novelization in terrific shape. At the same time I stumbled across Gary Provost’s interesting book, 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing. Sometimes the mail brings wonderful things all at once.
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
After searching for several years, I finally found a reasonably priced copy of the Dark City novelization in terrific shape. At the same time I stumbled across Gary Provost’s interesting book, 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing. Sometimes the mail brings wonderful things all at once.
Viruses not killing bacteria effectively?
Problematic phage gap.
Problematic phage gap.
Been angry so long you can't remember why anymore?
Problematic rage gap.
Problematic rage gap.
Your thanksgiving stuffing doesn’t taste right?
Problematic sage gap.
Problematic sage gap.
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Viruses not killing bacteria effectively?
Problematic phage gap.
Problematic phage gap.
Current mood: Soundgarden's Birth Ritual.
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Current mood: Soundgarden's Birth Ritual.
We’ve been doing this online shopping thing for awhile now, and retailers are still saying “Your package has shipped” when all they’ve done is create a label.
I suppose it’s the software the logistics companies use, but come on. This can be better. Ready to ship and actually shipping are two steps.
I suppose it’s the software the logistics companies use, but come on. This can be better. Ready to ship and actually shipping are two steps.
oscar the grouch is sitting on a trash can looking at the camera .
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November 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We’ve been doing this online shopping thing for awhile now, and retailers are still saying “Your package has shipped” when all they’ve done is create a label.
I suppose it’s the software the logistics companies use, but come on. This can be better. Ready to ship and actually shipping are two steps.
I suppose it’s the software the logistics companies use, but come on. This can be better. Ready to ship and actually shipping are two steps.
Carol’s situation in Pluribus is another argument for physical media.
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Carol’s situation in Pluribus is another argument for physical media.
I listen to a lot of music. Today I heard one of my top 5 all-time covers. IMO Santana has owned the Zombies’ “She’s Not There” since 1977. 14 weeks in the Top 100 (as high as 27) in the US and top 20 in the UK.
I roll down the windows and turn it up so no one can hear me sing along.
I roll down the windows and turn it up so no one can hear me sing along.
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I listen to a lot of music. Today I heard one of my top 5 all-time covers. IMO Santana has owned the Zombies’ “She’s Not There” since 1977. 14 weeks in the Top 100 (as high as 27) in the US and top 20 in the UK.
I roll down the windows and turn it up so no one can hear me sing along.
I roll down the windows and turn it up so no one can hear me sing along.
Promethea 1 is one of my favorite first issues, launching one of my all-time favorite comics.
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Promethea 1 is one of my favorite first issues, launching one of my all-time favorite comics.
Don't let anyone tell you writing and revising a novel isn't work.
It is absolutely work.
It is absolutely work.
Mallrats Victory GIF
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November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Don't let anyone tell you writing and revising a novel isn't work.
It is absolutely work.
It is absolutely work.
We're just back from Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Jeremy Allen White makes a very believable Boss and delivers an intimate portrait of the artist on the verge of superstardom. This film is not for everyone the way Nebraska is not for everyone.
November 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We're just back from Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Jeremy Allen White makes a very believable Boss and delivers an intimate portrait of the artist on the verge of superstardom. This film is not for everyone the way Nebraska is not for everyone.
It’s not Halloween until I listen to Ernest Chappell’s baritone voice asking for Quiet, Please, and then telling me one of the scariest stories produced during the golden era of radio plays.
Now, imagine sitting alone in a darkened room in 1947….
www.quietplease.org/episodes/the...
Now, imagine sitting alone in a darkened room in 1947….
www.quietplease.org/episodes/the...
The Thing On The Fourble Board - Quiet Please
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October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It’s not Halloween until I listen to Ernest Chappell’s baritone voice asking for Quiet, Please, and then telling me one of the scariest stories produced during the golden era of radio plays.
Now, imagine sitting alone in a darkened room in 1947….
www.quietplease.org/episodes/the...
Now, imagine sitting alone in a darkened room in 1947….
www.quietplease.org/episodes/the...
Anybody got the mailing address for The Great Pumpkin?
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anybody got the mailing address for The Great Pumpkin?
For the record, I never had a problem with parking meters that I fed coins into. I'm not a fan of texting to park.
Sigh.
Sigh.
October 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
For the record, I never had a problem with parking meters that I fed coins into. I'm not a fan of texting to park.
Sigh.
Sigh.
It hurts to write this, so not much now, but Rest in Peace, Spaceman. You inspired me and so, so many others. You’re always in The New York Groove.
October 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It hurts to write this, so not much now, but Rest in Peace, Spaceman. You inspired me and so, so many others. You’re always in The New York Groove.
Even though I'm rewriting over half what I've already revised, I'm still having the time of my life making this novel the best it can be. Everything I embraced in the second half of that revision pass is getting in here. It's a level up for me, for sure.
I hope you all will like it.
I hope you all will like it.
a video game screen shows a star with a score of 1408 on it
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October 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Even though I'm rewriting over half what I've already revised, I'm still having the time of my life making this novel the best it can be. Everything I embraced in the second half of that revision pass is getting in here. It's a level up for me, for sure.
I hope you all will like it.
I hope you all will like it.
I am about one-tenth through this revision pass of the novel. Taking every opportunity to foreshadow future events and enhance the characters. Killing lots of words and writing about the same number to replace them. I wish I could've found these the first time through.
muppet fozzie bear is typing on a typewriter in a dark room
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October 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I am about one-tenth through this revision pass of the novel. Taking every opportunity to foreshadow future events and enhance the characters. Killing lots of words and writing about the same number to replace them. I wish I could've found these the first time through.
The revising continues with better words replacing the good enough ones and word count staying close. Two chapters down this weekend. Hope to keep making progress all week and onward. Would love to have a solid draft to send out to beta readers at the end of the month. #writing #sciencefiction
October 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The revising continues with better words replacing the good enough ones and word count staying close. Two chapters down this weekend. Hope to keep making progress all week and onward. Would love to have a solid draft to send out to beta readers at the end of the month. #writing #sciencefiction
One of my perfect fall albums.
October 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
One of my perfect fall albums.
I’m really glad that my life now includes the Sex Pistols covering the Monkees’ (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone.
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I’m really glad that my life now includes the Sex Pistols covering the Monkees’ (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone.
Seven drafts and one revision later, I finally have the bulk of the novel done. Tomorrow I switch to refining mode because the story is THERE.
1st draft was 46,400 words.
7.1th draft is 96,700.
This was supposed to be a novella.
1st draft was 46,400 words.
7.1th draft is 96,700.
This was supposed to be a novella.
a cartoon character is using a microwave oven
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October 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Seven drafts and one revision later, I finally have the bulk of the novel done. Tomorrow I switch to refining mode because the story is THERE.
1st draft was 46,400 words.
7.1th draft is 96,700.
This was supposed to be a novella.
1st draft was 46,400 words.
7.1th draft is 96,700.
This was supposed to be a novella.
What a joy to read. Thank you, Peter Ames Carlin for TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND. I am inspired.
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
What a joy to read. Thank you, Peter Ames Carlin for TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND. I am inspired.