Arne Knudson
@aknudson.bsky.social
Dad, husband, mentor, friend. Now a writer.
Yes, I took these pictures, with my telescope, from my back porch!
The Tale of Twoshirts is a planned 5-book series, currently querying agents. See more writing & astrophotography at arneknudson.com!
Yes, I took these pictures, with my telescope, from my back porch!
The Tale of Twoshirts is a planned 5-book series, currently querying agents. See more writing & astrophotography at arneknudson.com!
#TheTaleofTwoshirts now has a dedicated page on my website, arneknudson.com/twoshirts - please check it out, leave a like, leave a comment, any feedback or engagement helps!
Even if you don't like the book, you can still look at the pretty pictures I took with my telescope from my back yard.
Even if you don't like the book, you can still look at the pretty pictures I took with my telescope from my back yard.
Space on the back porch
Stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more
arneknudson.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
#TheTaleofTwoshirts now has a dedicated page on my website, arneknudson.com/twoshirts - please check it out, leave a like, leave a comment, any feedback or engagement helps!
Even if you don't like the book, you can still look at the pretty pictures I took with my telescope from my back yard.
Even if you don't like the book, you can still look at the pretty pictures I took with my telescope from my back yard.
Snippet 3: [1/2] (see you tomorrow!)
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
Sputtering dust and cursing, the guard started to get up, but Mr. McCoy put his hand out, gesturing for him to stop. In a low, fearsome growl that astonished Twoshirts in its quiet ferocity, Mr. McCoy said,
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
Sputtering dust and cursing, the guard started to get up, but Mr. McCoy put his hand out, gesturing for him to stop. In a low, fearsome growl that astonished Twoshirts in its quiet ferocity, Mr. McCoy said,
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Snippet 2: [1/2]
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
“The speech says to ‘exit the area in an organized fashion,’ but honestly, if there’s apocalyptic hellfire raining down, just skedaddle on out of there, quick as you can. Don’t bother with ‘utmost care’, just run.”
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
“The speech says to ‘exit the area in an organized fashion,’ but honestly, if there’s apocalyptic hellfire raining down, just skedaddle on out of there, quick as you can. Don’t bother with ‘utmost care’, just run.”
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Snippet 1: (I'll post 3 today) [1/2]
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
“You know how weird that sounds, right? Goblin boy, owns nothin’ but a backpack and a pair of busted sandals, living in an abandoned kitchen with a bunch of orphans, and you’ve met a princess.”
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
“You know how weird that sounds, right? Goblin boy, owns nothin’ but a backpack and a pair of busted sandals, living in an abandoned kitchen with a bunch of orphans, and you’ve met a princess.”
November 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Boggle, as drawn by my eldest kid (they/them). A surly-looking hunched-back goldfish, about eight inches tall, with stumpy arms and legs, tiny angel wings, and a backpack. He rarely expresses an emotion other than dour piscine confusion.
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
#TheTaleofTwoshirts #hopepit #hopepunk #Q #YA #NA #F
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Books that inspired me over the years:
Any of the Wee Free Men books by Pratchett
How to Train Your Dragon by Cowell
The Princess Bride by Goldman
The MUTTS comics by McDonnell
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts
Any of the Wee Free Men books by Pratchett
How to Train Your Dragon by Cowell
The Princess Bride by Goldman
The MUTTS comics by McDonnell
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Books that inspired me over the years:
Any of the Wee Free Men books by Pratchett
How to Train Your Dragon by Cowell
The Princess Bride by Goldman
The MUTTS comics by McDonnell
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts
Any of the Wee Free Men books by Pratchett
How to Train Your Dragon by Cowell
The Princess Bride by Goldman
The MUTTS comics by McDonnell
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts
#TheTaleofTwoshirts
Twoshirts (goblin boy)
Boggle (genie, invisible dour goldfish)
Buds: Puffer, Any, Angie, Zig, & Zug
Bads: Münch & the woman in black
Prob: They got Boggle
Fix: Your magic, my plans, and a one-armed guard? This is gonna be awesome.
Humorous cozy fantasy
#Questpit #Q #YA #NA #F
Twoshirts (goblin boy)
Boggle (genie, invisible dour goldfish)
Buds: Puffer, Any, Angie, Zig, & Zug
Bads: Münch & the woman in black
Prob: They got Boggle
Fix: Your magic, my plans, and a one-armed guard? This is gonna be awesome.
Humorous cozy fantasy
#Questpit #Q #YA #NA #F
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Tale of Twoshirts is a humorous cozy fantasy about a goblin boy who befriended a genie and wished he could grant wishes. Shenanigans ensue when a new friend makes an accidental wish, and mysterious woman in black captures the genie.
#Questpit #Q #YA #NA #F #TheTaleofTwoshirts
#Questpit #Q #YA #NA #F #TheTaleofTwoshirts
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
[1/4] I'm Arne! I'm a humorous fantasy and scifi author for kids & kids-at-heart. I favor rich, diverse characters and deep worldbuilding, creating a space for everyone to fairly ask tough questions like how to be happy, or how we can be our better selves.
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts #Q
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts #Q
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
[1/4] I'm Arne! I'm a humorous fantasy and scifi author for kids & kids-at-heart. I favor rich, diverse characters and deep worldbuilding, creating a space for everyone to fairly ask tough questions like how to be happy, or how we can be our better selves.
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts #Q
#hopepit #hopepunk #TheTaleofTwoshirts #Q
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"If we had a contingency fund."
You mean like this contingency fund the Trump Administration just deleted off their website? The one they are legally required to use to keep SNAP funded?
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
You mean like this contingency fund the Trump Administration just deleted off their website? The one they are legally required to use to keep SNAP funded?
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
October 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"If we had a contingency fund."
You mean like this contingency fund the Trump Administration just deleted off their website? The one they are legally required to use to keep SNAP funded?
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
You mean like this contingency fund the Trump Administration just deleted off their website? The one they are legally required to use to keep SNAP funded?
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
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Over on Whatever, I offer some thoughts on the new "Grokipedia," through the lens of the article it has up about... me.
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
A Review of Grokipedia, Using Myself as Test Subject
What? You didn’t know that Grokipedia exists? Well, it does, and it’s Elon Musk’s attempt to run Wikipedia out of town on a rail: An “AI”-generated compendium of infor…
whatever.scalzi.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Over on Whatever, I offer some thoughts on the new "Grokipedia," through the lens of the article it has up about... me.
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
Someone once described my style as "Mr. Rogers goes to Mordor."
The Tale of Twoshirts is about a goblin boy who befriended a genie and wished he could grant wishes. The fun happens when a new friend makes an accidental wish, and an annoying lordling captures the genie.
#Ghostpit #YA #NA #Q
The Tale of Twoshirts is about a goblin boy who befriended a genie and wished he could grant wishes. The fun happens when a new friend makes an accidental wish, and an annoying lordling captures the genie.
#Ghostpit #YA #NA #Q
October 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
@legaleagle.tv I'm hoping you or Liz will have a piece about how, this past Friday, the 9th circuit stayed its previous stay regarding deployment of federal troops because ... (checks notes) ... the DoJ lied to the court. lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
9th Circuit reverses victory for Trump admin in National Guard case after feds get caught lying
By Friday, the full 9th Circuit administratively stayed the panel's own stay – "[w]ithout objection from the panel."
lawandcrime.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
@legaleagle.tv I'm hoping you or Liz will have a piece about how, this past Friday, the 9th circuit stayed its previous stay regarding deployment of federal troops because ... (checks notes) ... the DoJ lied to the court. lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
So once the Orange Cheat-o announced he was tearing down the East Wing, what's your guess as to how many foreign intelligence agencies started infiltrating construction, electrical, and HVAC companies? www.nytimes.com/1964/05/20/a...
In Moscow, Walls Have Ears(40); U.S. Embassy Finds Microphones After Demolishing Room (Published 1964)
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
So once the Orange Cheat-o announced he was tearing down the East Wing, what's your guess as to how many foreign intelligence agencies started infiltrating construction, electrical, and HVAC companies? www.nytimes.com/1964/05/20/a...
Got out the telescope last night and got an few excellent photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon).
October 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Got out the telescope last night and got an few excellent photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon).
The Tale of Twoshirts, book two, full first draft, done. Not sure on the title yet, and probably won't publicize it, since it's a bit of a spoiler for the end of book one. Still working on finding an agent and eventually a publisher, but it feels great! Time for bed.
October 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The Tale of Twoshirts, book two, full first draft, done. Not sure on the title yet, and probably won't publicize it, since it's a bit of a spoiler for the end of book one. Still working on finding an agent and eventually a publisher, but it feels great! Time for bed.
Brown (ever true!) finally stood up to Trump. Academic freedom, independence, and diversity are critical to resisting fascist agendas. The rejected compact limits enrollment by international students and forces strict definitions of gender. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
#brownriseup #nokings
#brownriseup #nokings
Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Brown (ever true!) finally stood up to Trump. Academic freedom, independence, and diversity are critical to resisting fascist agendas. The rejected compact limits enrollment by international students and forces strict definitions of gender. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
#brownriseup #nokings
#brownriseup #nokings
Achievement unlocked: this past weekend I submitted query letters to my first batch of potential agents for book 1. Now we wait... (and finish writing book 2 of #TheTaleOfTwoshirts!)
October 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Achievement unlocked: this past weekend I submitted query letters to my first batch of potential agents for book 1. Now we wait... (and finish writing book 2 of #TheTaleOfTwoshirts!)
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SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
NEW — I wrote about my confirmed scoop from last night that Disney hastened Kimmel's return because of a planned Disney+ streaming price increase announcement coming on Tuesday:
Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase
The Handbasket reported first Monday evening on Bluesky
www.thehandbasket.co
September 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
Twoshirts (goblin boy): Think you can still hit it?
Puffer (teenage ogre):
Angie (human girl): Nice throw.
Puffer: Thanks.
#TheTaleOfTwoshirts, aka Mr. Rogers goes to Mordor.
#unhingedpit #F #MG #YA #Q #cozyfantasy
Puffer (teenage ogre):
Angie (human girl): Nice throw.
Puffer: Thanks.
#TheTaleOfTwoshirts, aka Mr. Rogers goes to Mordor.
#unhingedpit #F #MG #YA #Q #cozyfantasy
September 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Twoshirts (goblin boy): Think you can still hit it?
Puffer (teenage ogre):
Angie (human girl): Nice throw.
Puffer: Thanks.
#TheTaleOfTwoshirts, aka Mr. Rogers goes to Mordor.
#unhingedpit #F #MG #YA #Q #cozyfantasy
Puffer (teenage ogre):
Angie (human girl): Nice throw.
Puffer: Thanks.
#TheTaleOfTwoshirts, aka Mr. Rogers goes to Mordor.
#unhingedpit #F #MG #YA #Q #cozyfantasy
Yep, cancelled my Disney+ / Hulu account today. #BoycottDisney #BoycottABCNetwork -- anyone know how we can boycott or otherwise hose Nexstar and Tegna?
September 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Yep, cancelled my Disney+ / Hulu account today. #BoycottDisney #BoycottABCNetwork -- anyone know how we can boycott or otherwise hose Nexstar and Tegna?
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My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
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Tonight's event is well attended, I guess
September 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Tonight's event is well attended, I guess
1/2 As a total noob in the "convince people to read stuff you wrote" industry, my biggest shock was how much not-even-close-to-writing stuff I'm going to have to do. But the second biggest was how authors don't just support each other, they're each others' biggest cheerleaders.
September 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
1/2 As a total noob in the "convince people to read stuff you wrote" industry, my biggest shock was how much not-even-close-to-writing stuff I'm going to have to do. But the second biggest was how authors don't just support each other, they're each others' biggest cheerleaders.