Janneke de Beer
@jannekedebeer.bsky.social
Dystopian sci-fi indie author of The Jovian Symphony, game reviewer, vegan recipe writer, neurospicy. she/her, 🏳️🌈, 🇳🇱 / 🇺🇸
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The Jovian Madrigals
Check out The Jovian Madrigals - <p><strong>At the edge of forever, we will not recognise ourselves.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It's 2193, almost a century since scientists on Callisto discovered immor...
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Hello! I'm a queer author writing sci-fi about queer characters in the not-too-distant future. If you want to read about what it means to be human and what it means to be alive at the frontiers of space, check out the Jovian Madrigals!💙📚🪐
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I realise I forgot to post yesterday, but I'm up to 6500 words!
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I realise I forgot to post yesterday, but I'm up to 6500 words!
Continuing to spend November writing a novel!
Starting word count: 1763
Ending word count: 3492
Words written: 1729
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo
Starting word count: 1763
Ending word count: 3492
Words written: 1729
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Continuing to spend November writing a novel!
Starting word count: 1763
Ending word count: 3492
Words written: 1729
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo
Starting word count: 1763
Ending word count: 3492
Words written: 1729
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo
It's November, so I'm going to write a novel this month! To make it extra spicy, I'm also currently in the middle of a trans-continental move, so let's see how it goes.
Starting count: 0
Ending count: 1763
Not bad!
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo #notactuallynanowrimo #aiisbad
Starting count: 0
Ending count: 1763
Not bad!
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo #notactuallynanowrimo #aiisbad
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It's November, so I'm going to write a novel this month! To make it extra spicy, I'm also currently in the middle of a trans-continental move, so let's see how it goes.
Starting count: 0
Ending count: 1763
Not bad!
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo #notactuallynanowrimo #aiisbad
Starting count: 0
Ending count: 1763
Not bad!
#novelwritingmonth #nanowrimo #notactuallynanowrimo #aiisbad
Just in time for Halloween, here's a review of a short, scary, fun little game - Cabin Factory! www.jannekeparrish.com/game/the-cab...
#videogames #gaming #videogamereviews 🎮
#videogames #gaming #videogamereviews 🎮
The Cabin Factory
I loaded this game up at 9AM on a Friday morning and had to repeatedly apologise to my partner for screaming. 10/10.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Just in time for Halloween, here's a review of a short, scary, fun little game - Cabin Factory! www.jannekeparrish.com/game/the-cab...
#videogames #gaming #videogamereviews 🎮
#videogames #gaming #videogamereviews 🎮
This week's recipe is answering the question "Why was my favourite food as a child nasi goreng?" Check out a brief history of nasi goreng, its relationship to colonialism, and how it became a fundamental part of Dutch cuisine! #vegan #veganfood #veganrecipes www.jannekeparrish.com/around-the-w...
Vegan Nasi Goreng
Indonesia
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October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This week's recipe is answering the question "Why was my favourite food as a child nasi goreng?" Check out a brief history of nasi goreng, its relationship to colonialism, and how it became a fundamental part of Dutch cuisine! #vegan #veganfood #veganrecipes www.jannekeparrish.com/around-the-w...
Over the course of writing my review of @playthebazaar.bsky.social , I have discovered a new addiction. Send help, preferably in the form of additional rays and/or dinosaurs. summitreviews.biz/article/38/t...
The Bazaar Review
While its actual combat lacks the type of feedback some players may find helpful in evaluating their decks’ performance, its world and unique look make The Bazaar an interesting and worthy addition to...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Over the course of writing my review of @playthebazaar.bsky.social , I have discovered a new addiction. Send help, preferably in the form of additional rays and/or dinosaurs. summitreviews.biz/article/38/t...
In my day job, as a lawyer: "...we already did it."
And as a writer? "No romance, four stars."
And as a writer? "No romance, four stars."
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In my day job, as a lawyer: "...we already did it."
And as a writer? "No romance, four stars."
And as a writer? "No romance, four stars."
I have another one!
Ready Player One is my favourite hate read. I devoured that book like nothing because I hated it so much and wanted to bask in that emotion.
Ready Player One is my favourite hate read. I devoured that book like nothing because I hated it so much and wanted to bask in that emotion.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I have another one!
Ready Player One is my favourite hate read. I devoured that book like nothing because I hated it so much and wanted to bask in that emotion.
Ready Player One is my favourite hate read. I devoured that book like nothing because I hated it so much and wanted to bask in that emotion.
Structure does as much to tell a story as the words themselves. If I want to lay words scattershot across the page, that's a valid storytelling technique.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Structure does as much to tell a story as the words themselves. If I want to lay words scattershot across the page, that's a valid storytelling technique.
Today's #videogamereview is of Becoming Saint. This tries to be a tactical, management, and strategy game, but unfortunately misses the mark on all of them. Check out the full review!
#gamereviews #gaming 🎮
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#gamereviews #gaming 🎮
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Becoming Saint Review
How does one "become saint" anyway?
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October 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's #videogamereview is of Becoming Saint. This tries to be a tactical, management, and strategy game, but unfortunately misses the mark on all of them. Check out the full review!
#gamereviews #gaming 🎮
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#gamereviews #gaming 🎮
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Today's recipe is from Hungary - vegan gulyas! I also explore a bit of the history of gulyas and why it's a symbol of Hungary. Check it out!
#veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes
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#veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes
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Vegan Gulyas
Hungary
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today's recipe is from Hungary - vegan gulyas! I also explore a bit of the history of gulyas and why it's a symbol of Hungary. Check it out!
#veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes
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#veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes
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This is an article about surrealism in sim games. My editor says it's not a review of Old Market Simulator. It is not a piece of self-examination. This is an article about sim games.
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Reality is Optional - How Surrealness Improves Sim Games
Old Market Simulator is not a good simulation, but it is exactly what I was looking for.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This is an article about surrealism in sim games. My editor says it's not a review of Old Market Simulator. It is not a piece of self-examination. This is an article about sim games.
#videogamereviews 🎮 #gamereviews #gaming
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#videogamereviews 🎮 #gamereviews #gaming
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It's been a while, but mostly because this game was so massive. Divinity: Original Sin 2 may not be my favourite game of all time, but it is definitely something special. Check out my thoughts! www.jannekeparrish.com/game/divinit...
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#videogames #gamereviews
Divinity: Original Sin II Review
Can I ruin a game for myself?
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October 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
It's been a while, but mostly because this game was so massive. Divinity: Original Sin 2 may not be my favourite game of all time, but it is definitely something special. Check out my thoughts! www.jannekeparrish.com/game/divinit...
#videogames #gamereviews
#videogames #gamereviews
I'm super proud of this piece I wrote about Storybook Brawl and the nature of indie card game design for @summitreviews.biz. I hope you enjoy it!
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The Rise and Fall of Storybook Brawl
A cautionary tale about indie game development
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September 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I'm super proud of this piece I wrote about Storybook Brawl and the nature of indie card game design for @summitreviews.biz. I hope you enjoy it!
#videogames #gaming
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#videogames #gaming
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Very excited to be attending #BuchBerlin in a couple of weeks. Come see me there!
September 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Very excited to be attending #BuchBerlin in a couple of weeks. Come see me there!
It's out today! I'm so excited for you to read "Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea!" 📚🪐 🌈🚀💫
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Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea
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August 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's out today! I'm so excited for you to read "Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea!" 📚🪐 🌈🚀💫
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Today's review is of Distrust by Cheerdealers! It has an interesting premise, but wow, did I struggle with the gameplay on this one. It definitely feels like it wasn't meant to be played solo. www.jannekeparrish.com/game/distrus...
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Distrust Review
But what do I distrust?
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August 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Today's review is of Distrust by Cheerdealers! It has an interesting premise, but wow, did I struggle with the gameplay on this one. It definitely feels like it wasn't meant to be played solo. www.jannekeparrish.com/game/distrus...
#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews
#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews
Super excited that the release date for Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea is coming up next weekend! The hype is real! 🪐📚 🌈🚀💫
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Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea
Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea - Kindle edition by de Beer, Janneke. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea.
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August 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Super excited that the release date for Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea is coming up next weekend! The hype is real! 🪐📚 🌈🚀💫
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www.amazon.com/Dream-Sweet-...
Today's review is of Distraint by @jessemakkonen.com. And, oh, do I have complicated thoughts about this one.
#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews
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Distraint Review
This game is about capitalism.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Today's review is of Distraint by @jessemakkonen.com. And, oh, do I have complicated thoughts about this one.
#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews
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Today's recipe is from Grenada - vegan oil down!
This is a fairly easy to make, one pot recipe that's nonetheless full of flavour. I also really enjoyed researching this one, so you know you want to read it.
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#veganfood #veganrecipes
This is a fairly easy to make, one pot recipe that's nonetheless full of flavour. I also really enjoyed researching this one, so you know you want to read it.
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#veganfood #veganrecipes
Vegan Oil Down
Grenada
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August 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Today's recipe is from Grenada - vegan oil down!
This is a fairly easy to make, one pot recipe that's nonetheless full of flavour. I also really enjoyed researching this one, so you know you want to read it.
www.jannekeparrish.com/around-the-w...
#veganfood #veganrecipes
This is a fairly easy to make, one pot recipe that's nonetheless full of flavour. I also really enjoyed researching this one, so you know you want to read it.
www.jannekeparrish.com/around-the-w...
#veganfood #veganrecipes
I remember being salty that I had to download something just to play the game I had gotten for Christmas. And look at me now.
Look at me now.
Look at me now.
August 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I remember being salty that I had to download something just to play the game I had gotten for Christmas. And look at me now.
Look at me now.
Look at me now.
Today's review is of Mashina by @taloketo.bsky.social
There is so much here that I absolutely adore and which is an absolute testament to its devs. There's also some less fun elements, but you know what? Read the review for yourself. :)
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There is so much here that I absolutely adore and which is an absolute testament to its devs. There's also some less fun elements, but you know what? Read the review for yourself. :)
#gamereviews
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Mashina Review
Mashina is worth getting for the soundtrack and visuals alone; however, I found the gameplay to be a cripplingly weak element in an otherwise stellar game.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today's review is of Mashina by @taloketo.bsky.social
There is so much here that I absolutely adore and which is an absolute testament to its devs. There's also some less fun elements, but you know what? Read the review for yourself. :)
#gamereviews
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There is so much here that I absolutely adore and which is an absolute testament to its devs. There's also some less fun elements, but you know what? Read the review for yourself. :)
#gamereviews
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Reposted by Janneke de Beer
More and more people reporting today that Stripe - the payment processor that Itch said were putting the most pressure on them - now have staff actively confirming that yes, they are censoring LGBT content, adult or otherwise. That this is official company policy.
This seems kinda significant.
This seems kinda significant.
August 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
More and more people reporting today that Stripe - the payment processor that Itch said were putting the most pressure on them - now have staff actively confirming that yes, they are censoring LGBT content, adult or otherwise. That this is official company policy.
This seems kinda significant.
This seems kinda significant.
Today's #gamereview is of Between Horizons by @digitalesgames.bsky.social. I was...disappointed by it, to put it mildly. www.jannekeparrish.com/game/between...
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Between Horizons Review
#ACAB
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August 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Today's #gamereview is of Between Horizons by @digitalesgames.bsky.social. I was...disappointed by it, to put it mildly. www.jannekeparrish.com/game/between...
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