Brian
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internet junkie; reader of books; drinker of fine spirits; IT professional
I have trouble staying within the lines sometimes.
If you get confused, listen to the music play.
I have trouble staying within the lines sometimes.
If you get confused, listen to the music play.
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How To Get Signed & Personalized Books From Me For the Holidays:
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
Brian Keene
Browse all products in the Brian Keene category from Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop.
vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
How To Get Signed & Personalized Books From Me For the Holidays:
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
1. Go here: vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/category/bri...
2. At checkout, leave a comment about how you'd like the book personalized.
It's that easy.
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Black Friday, the perfect day to make sure you have CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 4 preordered 👀: linktr.ee/adamcesare
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Black Friday, the perfect day to make sure you have CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 4 preordered 👀: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Gifted a subscription for Marvel Unlimited and I'm spending tonight with a few of the classics. @scottedelman.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Gifted a subscription for Marvel Unlimited and I'm spending tonight with a few of the classics. @scottedelman.bsky.social
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There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
ssd.eff.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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The Vortex Books & Comics online store got a major upgrade! Hundreds of items in stock — new books, rare books, signed books, new comics, vintage comics, graphic novels, audiobooks, Blu-rays and much more. Thousands more items to come! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/products
Products
Browse all products from Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop.
vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Vortex Books & Comics online store got a major upgrade! Hundreds of items in stock — new books, rare books, signed books, new comics, vintage comics, graphic novels, audiobooks, Blu-rays and much more. Thousands more items to come! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/products
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"I bet Linus would’ve called those popping kernels 'little pangs of painful joy,' or something equally poetic, but of course, he’s not coming this year. Not after his meaning-of-Christmas bit took a turn to the right last winter. He’s booked solid through the spring with CPAC."
Thanksgiving’s Going to Be a Tough One This Year, Charlie Brown
Making popcorn again, huh, Snoopy? Keep it up. Sounds like pure nostalgia, especially with the way this year’s been going. I bet Linus would’ve cal...
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"I bet Linus would’ve called those popping kernels 'little pangs of painful joy,' or something equally poetic, but of course, he’s not coming this year. Not after his meaning-of-Christmas bit took a turn to the right last winter. He’s booked solid through the spring with CPAC."
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.
I'm in luck.
I'm in luck.
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.
I'm in luck.
I'm in luck.
@lesleyconner.bsky.social check it out
... and we're off! Cannot wait to work Scarlett on this. She is going to be amazing. deadline.com/2025/11/scar...
Scarlett Johansson To Star In New ‘Exorcist’ Movie From Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek And Universal
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the new 'Exorcist' movie from Blumhouse
deadline.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
@lesleyconner.bsky.social check it out
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Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! hits hardcover, audiobook, and ebook August 18, 2026.
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! hits hardcover, audiobook, and ebook August 18, 2026.
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.
Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
A quick settings change will stop Gemini from spying on you. I love how the description says "when you turn this..." except, yeah motherf*&*$&, I didn't turn it on. You did it for me without telling me.
Original post: mastodon.social/@Tutanota/11...
Original post: mastodon.social/@Tutanota/11...
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A quick settings change will stop Gemini from spying on you. I love how the description says "when you turn this..." except, yeah motherf*&*$&, I didn't turn it on. You did it for me without telling me.
Original post: mastodon.social/@Tutanota/11...
Original post: mastodon.social/@Tutanota/11...
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HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop
The online component of Vortex Books & Comics, featuring signed copies from authors who have visited the physical store.
vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
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Hey, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3: THE CHURCH OF FRENDO is a Black Friday deal for the cheapest it’s ever been.
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hey, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3: THE CHURCH OF FRENDO is a Black Friday deal for the cheapest it’s ever been.
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
Tell everyone.
Grab a copy: amzn.to/43EmQUA
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Looking to protect your sensitive information from data brokers? Don’t want Big Tech monetizing your personal data? Privacy Badger is here to help! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Online Tracking is Out of Control—Privacy Badger Can Help You Fight
Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back
www.eff.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Looking to protect your sensitive information from data brokers? Don’t want Big Tech monetizing your personal data? Privacy Badger is here to help! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever.
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever.
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
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There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
ssd.eff.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
@briankeene.bsky.social I'm sure you've heard the news...and the tour opens in Hershey.
relix.com/news/detail/...
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Journey Announce Final Frontier Farewell Tour for 2026
Jouney, photo by Brian Ach After five decades of performance, Journey have announced their farewell tour. The arena rock mainstays will celebrate their
relix.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
@briankeene.bsky.social I'm sure you've heard the news...and the tour opens in Hershey.
relix.com/news/detail/...
relix.com/news/detail/...
Wow. I've never thought about this. I can think of a few artists that I suspect I wouldn't like if we met, but the other way around is a great question.
I asked this before over at The Old Place and the answers delighted me. So again:
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Wow. I've never thought about this. I can think of a few artists that I suspect I wouldn't like if we met, but the other way around is a great question.
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We've begun transitioning from brick & mortar to online. This means we must liquidate some stock. So, from now until our last day:
30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.
All DVDs are $1.99
All Blu-Rays are $3.99
30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.
All DVDs are $1.99
All Blu-Rays are $3.99
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We've begun transitioning from brick & mortar to online. This means we must liquidate some stock. So, from now until our last day:
30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.
All DVDs are $1.99
All Blu-Rays are $3.99
30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.
All DVDs are $1.99
All Blu-Rays are $3.99
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Think of every meeting as an opportunity to figure out how to NOT have that meeting again.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Think of every meeting as an opportunity to figure out how to NOT have that meeting again.
@marysangiovanni.bsky.social if you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for your husband...
(And yeah I know he can see this but he's so old he won't remember anyway...😂)
relix.shop/collections/...
(And yeah I know he can see this but he's so old he won't remember anyway...😂)
relix.shop/collections/...
Amazon
<a href="http://livefromaustintx.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-austin-tx-waylon-jennings">Live from Austin, TX: Waylon Jennings by Waylon Jennings</a> This performance by Waylon Jennings was no April Fool's joke. This was the "new" Waylon, both personally and professionally. He had kicked a 20-year drug habi
relix.shop
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
@marysangiovanni.bsky.social if you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for your husband...
(And yeah I know he can see this but he's so old he won't remember anyway...😂)
relix.shop/collections/...
(And yeah I know he can see this but he's so old he won't remember anyway...😂)
relix.shop/collections/...
If I can interact with physical items (pick up & read a book, for example) then I would choose the buildings that house the Library of Congress.
If I can't interact with physical items, then I guess I'd choose a multiplex movie theater.
If I can't interact with physical items, then I guess I'd choose a multiplex movie theater.
just saw this on reddit and the idea FASCINATES me so tell me…where would you haunt? 👀
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If I can interact with physical items (pick up & read a book, for example) then I would choose the buildings that house the Library of Congress.
If I can't interact with physical items, then I guess I'd choose a multiplex movie theater.
If I can't interact with physical items, then I guess I'd choose a multiplex movie theater.
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We're only $586 away from unlocking our first stretch goal - a Drabble submission period edited by Kai Delmas. With 47 minutes to go. Can we get there? www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
Apex Magazine 2026
An award-winning digital literary magazine of science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror.
www.kickstarter.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're only $586 away from unlocking our first stretch goal - a Drabble submission period edited by Kai Delmas. With 47 minutes to go. Can we get there? www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
@openvibe.social i love the app. It's really great having Bluesky and Mastodon in one place. And adding RSS was brilliant. But I'm having an issue with RSS in that every time an RSS item comes up in my following feed, the feed won't update for at least an hour afterwards. Just an a FYI
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
@openvibe.social i love the app. It's really great having Bluesky and Mastodon in one place. And adding RSS was brilliant. But I'm having an issue with RSS in that every time an RSS item comes up in my following feed, the feed won't update for at least an hour afterwards. Just an a FYI
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Just a reminder, your favorite incredibly thorough researcher and expository writer (we'll assume for the sake of argument that that's me) is looking for full-time work, but open to freelance work too.
Also a published writer of horror and fantasy fiction, with experience in tabletop RPG design.
Also a published writer of horror and fantasy fiction, with experience in tabletop RPG design.
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just a reminder, your favorite incredibly thorough researcher and expository writer (we'll assume for the sake of argument that that's me) is looking for full-time work, but open to freelance work too.
Also a published writer of horror and fantasy fiction, with experience in tabletop RPG design.
Also a published writer of horror and fantasy fiction, with experience in tabletop RPG design.