BenWritesAThing
@benwritesathing.com
Usually writing, often daydreaming. I'm also at http://www.benwritesathing.com
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I see a lot of folks saying this will hurt Dems in the midterms and frankly I’m not sure that’s true - if anything, it shows the depth to which people are angry and engaged and wanting to fight these assholes
but it does substantially increase the chance they will be voting for different Democrats
but it does substantially increase the chance they will be voting for different Democrats
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I see a lot of folks saying this will hurt Dems in the midterms and frankly I’m not sure that’s true - if anything, it shows the depth to which people are angry and engaged and wanting to fight these assholes
but it does substantially increase the chance they will be voting for different Democrats
but it does substantially increase the chance they will be voting for different Democrats
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How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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If Schumer votes AGAINST this but enough Ds vote FOR it that it passes, he needs to RESIGN immediately.
He will have shown himself to be absolutely ineffective as a minority leader. He has to go.
Literally resign tonight.
He will have shown himself to be absolutely ineffective as a minority leader. He has to go.
Literally resign tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If Schumer votes AGAINST this but enough Ds vote FOR it that it passes, he needs to RESIGN immediately.
He will have shown himself to be absolutely ineffective as a minority leader. He has to go.
Literally resign tonight.
He will have shown himself to be absolutely ineffective as a minority leader. He has to go.
Literally resign tonight.
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Let’s be clear: Chuck Schumer is the one ending this shutdown, no matter how the votes read.
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Let’s be clear: Chuck Schumer is the one ending this shutdown, no matter how the votes read.
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Look at that! Democrats seizing defeat from the jaws of victory. Schumer needs to step down tonight. This is absolute bullshit.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Look at that! Democrats seizing defeat from the jaws of victory. Schumer needs to step down tonight. This is absolute bullshit.
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Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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I took some time off to rest and recharge and now I'm back, baby!
Back To Work - Ben Writes A Thing
Greetings Wayfarers! It’s great to be back in the world of Local Heroes. I took about a month off to recharge my batteries after finishing the Royal Road draft of Local Heroes volume 1. Now I’m back, ...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I took some time off to rest and recharge and now I'm back, baby!
Some sort of “breaking news event” during DragonCon would result in some hilarious TikTok’s.
August 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Some sort of “breaking news event” during DragonCon would result in some hilarious TikTok’s.
Editing book 1 while outlining book 2. Living the dream 🤣
August 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Editing book 1 while outlining book 2. Living the dream 🤣
Tomorrow I start on the last chapter of my first real book. Then I have to edit it because…hoo-boy it is way too long.
August 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Tomorrow I start on the last chapter of my first real book. Then I have to edit it because…hoo-boy it is way too long.
Got another really positive review on Royal Road today. If anyone ever wonders how to show appreciation for a writer you like, that’s a really easy and cheap way to do it :)
July 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Got another really positive review on Royal Road today. If anyone ever wonders how to show appreciation for a writer you like, that’s a really easy and cheap way to do it :)
Yesterday I had 420 followers on RoyalRoad. Today I worked on chapter 69…nice
July 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Yesterday I had 420 followers on RoyalRoad. Today I worked on chapter 69…nice
I’ve been reworking my website so I figure I’d better share some content I’ve been working on for it:
A Condensed History of the Wayfarers - Ben Writes A Thing
A more detailed history of the Guild can be found in later chapters of this volume, but this section will attempt to provide an abbreviated version to lend context to the rest of this entry. The Honor...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’ve been reworking my website so I figure I’d better share some content I’ve been working on for it:
Very good writing day today. 2k+ which brings my total to 3.5k for the week so far :)
July 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Very good writing day today. 2k+ which brings my total to 3.5k for the week so far :)
I have done more “all nighters” because my son woke up and chose chaos than I ever did in college…which may explain my GPA
June 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I have done more “all nighters” because my son woke up and chose chaos than I ever did in college…which may explain my GPA
Yeeeeeeeesssss!
We are excited to announce The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a new sci-fi action RPG based on The Expanse. Become a captain of the most advanced ship in the universe, gather a crew, and challenge one of the most powerful enemies humankind has ever faced. Watch the trailer:
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June 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yeeeeeeeesssss!
First day of Summer vacation for the Bug. Since we don’t have any camps set up I’ll need to find low-key activities for her so I can do work. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
May 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
First day of Summer vacation for the Bug. Since we don’t have any camps set up I’ll need to find low-key activities for her so I can do work. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Your reminder that someone can appear to be at the top (of the world, of their field, etc) and feel rather dramatically differently. I'm glad Jim worked through his issues, is still here with us and is still writing the books so many people love.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...
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14 Million Books Later, Jim Butcher Thinks His Wizard Detective Needs a Hug
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May 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Your reminder that someone can appear to be at the top (of the world, of their field, etc) and feel rather dramatically differently. I'm glad Jim worked through his issues, is still here with us and is still writing the books so many people love.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...
Wrote 1000 words today. Also starting to get more serious about my social media marketing. I've done OK in terms of readers with what I've been doing so far (which isn't much) but I think I can do a lot better.
#WebNovel #RoyalRoad #indieauthor #AmWriting
#WebNovel #RoyalRoad #indieauthor #AmWriting
May 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Wrote 1000 words today. Also starting to get more serious about my social media marketing. I've done OK in terms of readers with what I've been doing so far (which isn't much) but I think I can do a lot better.
#WebNovel #RoyalRoad #indieauthor #AmWriting
#WebNovel #RoyalRoad #indieauthor #AmWriting
Relatively relaxed writing day today. Only about 500 words to finish out a chapter I started yesterday. Anways, Chapter 59: "Cliffside" is finished and out for consumption on Royal Road. Give it a look!
#AmWriting #ProgressionFantasy #RoyalRoad
#AmWriting #ProgressionFantasy #RoyalRoad
Local Heroes: The Glory Road [Epic Progression Fantasy]
Where do you go when you run out of options? The Honorable Guild of Vagabonds and Wayfarers accepts everyone, regardless of past indiscretions. Records are wiped clean, crimes are forgotten, and futur...
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May 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Relatively relaxed writing day today. Only about 500 words to finish out a chapter I started yesterday. Anways, Chapter 59: "Cliffside" is finished and out for consumption on Royal Road. Give it a look!
#AmWriting #ProgressionFantasy #RoyalRoad
#AmWriting #ProgressionFantasy #RoyalRoad