Justin Drabek
@justindrabek.bsky.social
Contributing Writer at Manor.
Writer of #SpectreWatch
Friend of all cats.
Chattanooga Film Festival Ambassador.
https://bsky.app/profile/chattfilmfest.bsky.social
Writer of #SpectreWatch
Friend of all cats.
Chattanooga Film Festival Ambassador.
https://bsky.app/profile/chattfilmfest.bsky.social
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“Memories are the real ghosts.”
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
This article means a lot to me, and to be able to write it, share it, and have it published means the world to me.
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
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Listen to the story that shaped a generation. Decades after starring in Stand By Me, the film adaptation of THE BODY, Wil Wheaton lends his voice to an all new recording of the audiobook. Pre-order your copy and start listening March 24, 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Listen to the story that shaped a generation. Decades after starring in Stand By Me, the film adaptation of THE BODY, Wil Wheaton lends his voice to an all new recording of the audiobook. Pre-order your copy and start listening March 24, 2026.
You won't regret a subscription. I will tell you that now, plus you are supporting a wonderful human being.
Just sharing this because I’m trying to work up to my next milestone which is 400 subscribers (free & paid). For some reason, I’m still getting hits on Substack but it’s so hard to build on Ghost. Doing my best to write about things I love so any subs are truly appreciated. 🖤 tinyurl.com/bde32x5h
February 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
You won't regret a subscription. I will tell you that now, plus you are supporting a wonderful human being.
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Kids tear-gassed at a bike ride protest in Oregon.
And before you predictably say “why do you bring a kid to a protest?” — why do you keep defending a brutal police state? What country do you want to live in?
Y’all have lost the thread. 🇺🇸
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mCpXsX/
And before you predictably say “why do you bring a kid to a protest?” — why do you keep defending a brutal police state? What country do you want to live in?
Y’all have lost the thread. 🇺🇸
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mCpXsX/
February 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Kids tear-gassed at a bike ride protest in Oregon.
And before you predictably say “why do you bring a kid to a protest?” — why do you keep defending a brutal police state? What country do you want to live in?
Y’all have lost the thread. 🇺🇸
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mCpXsX/
And before you predictably say “why do you bring a kid to a protest?” — why do you keep defending a brutal police state? What country do you want to live in?
Y’all have lost the thread. 🇺🇸
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mCpXsX/
For my #Booksky friends,
- read the piece I wrote on the novel Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social
Spent the day editing and working on revision of my novel. Would love some eyes on my other writing.
- read the piece I wrote on the novel Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social
Spent the day editing and working on revision of my novel. Would love some eyes on my other writing.
This article means a lot to me, and to be able to write it, share it, and have it published means the world to me.
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
“Memories are the real ghosts.”
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
February 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
For my #Booksky friends,
- read the piece I wrote on the novel Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social
Spent the day editing and working on revision of my novel. Would love some eyes on my other writing.
- read the piece I wrote on the novel Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social
Spent the day editing and working on revision of my novel. Would love some eyes on my other writing.
Answer the call. Get this Certified Fresh! Also, if you haven't watched this, please change that.
As Black History Month approaches, a reminder that HORROR NOIRE, the best-reviewed documentary of 2019, is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is still not “Certified Fresh” because there are only 38 reviews (RT says limited release movies require 40). Is this the year? Will you answer the call?
February 1, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Answer the call. Get this Certified Fresh! Also, if you haven't watched this, please change that.
Reposted by Justin Drabek
skaters will not have this problem should they choose to skate with the universally beloved music of the Mountain Goats
I’m getting word that there are skaters having to fight music rights battles right now just days before the Olympics. We know Lauriault/le Gac has already made the decision to change their RD. Don’t be surprised if we get some other program changes in Milan
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
skaters will not have this problem should they choose to skate with the universally beloved music of the Mountain Goats
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We are serious about getting this on TV, but that also costs money.
If you want to see this on TV (maybe Fox News??), chip in any small dollar amount here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
If you want to see this on TV (maybe Fox News??), chip in any small dollar amount here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We are serious about getting this on TV, but that also costs money.
If you want to see this on TV (maybe Fox News??), chip in any small dollar amount here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
If you want to see this on TV (maybe Fox News??), chip in any small dollar amount here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
Watching this weekend. I have a feeling I will also think it will be pretty bad, but time will tell.
January 31, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Watching this weekend. I have a feeling I will also think it will be pretty bad, but time will tell.
Just read one or two chapters a day. It may seem like a task, but it will go by quicker than you think! Sometimes if you like the book a lot you will read more than that a day, but having a goal of at least a chapter is good.
January 31, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Just read one or two chapters a day. It may seem like a task, but it will go by quicker than you think! Sometimes if you like the book a lot you will read more than that a day, but having a goal of at least a chapter is good.
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We knew because we ain’t new.
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We knew because we ain’t new.
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
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The contract I was scheduled to work this month has fallen through, so I am once again shouting into the void that I am available for work!
I'm a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in typesetting and layout for publishing. Thank you for sharing!
Portfolio: www.artstation.com/paraparano
I'm a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in typesetting and layout for publishing. Thank you for sharing!
Portfolio: www.artstation.com/paraparano
January 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The contract I was scheduled to work this month has fallen through, so I am once again shouting into the void that I am available for work!
I'm a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in typesetting and layout for publishing. Thank you for sharing!
Portfolio: www.artstation.com/paraparano
I'm a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in typesetting and layout for publishing. Thank you for sharing!
Portfolio: www.artstation.com/paraparano
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legislators should be staging sit-ins, they should not leave the fucking chambers until there are votes on impeachment. make your colleagues defend this piece of shit on the record. show history what you fucking did in this moment you god damned cowards
January 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
legislators should be staging sit-ins, they should not leave the fucking chambers until there are votes on impeachment. make your colleagues defend this piece of shit on the record. show history what you fucking did in this moment you god damned cowards
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Wow this one hurts. I still can’t believe it.
January 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Wow this one hurts. I still can’t believe it.
This article means a lot to me, and to be able to write it, share it, and have it published means the world to me.
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
“Memories are the real ghosts.”
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This article means a lot to me, and to be able to write it, share it, and have it published means the world to me.
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
Thank you @stephenking.bsky.social for Dan Torrance.
#booksky #doctorsleep
Reposted by Justin Drabek
Here it is folks my latest piece on @stephenking.bsky.social's #DoctorSleep
Its very personal and maybe my favorite thing I've ever written, aside from my upcoming novel.
#booksky
Its very personal and maybe my favorite thing I've ever written, aside from my upcoming novel.
#booksky
“Memories are the real ghosts.”
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
The Mind is a Blackboard; Booze is the Eraser
By Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Now available 🩸📜 medium.com/@manorvellum...
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Here it is folks my latest piece on @stephenking.bsky.social's #DoctorSleep
Its very personal and maybe my favorite thing I've ever written, aside from my upcoming novel.
#booksky
Its very personal and maybe my favorite thing I've ever written, aside from my upcoming novel.
#booksky
Reposted by Justin Drabek
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Remember, children, hate-watching is just as good as any other viewing statistics to streaming companies.
Just wait for 3rd party clips of the AI show, don’t watch out of morbid curiosity. Love and hate are identical to internet companies, indifference is what they fear
Just wait for 3rd party clips of the AI show, don’t watch out of morbid curiosity. Love and hate are identical to internet companies, indifference is what they fear
January 29, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Remember, children, hate-watching is just as good as any other viewing statistics to streaming companies.
Just wait for 3rd party clips of the AI show, don’t watch out of morbid curiosity. Love and hate are identical to internet companies, indifference is what they fear
Just wait for 3rd party clips of the AI show, don’t watch out of morbid curiosity. Love and hate are identical to internet companies, indifference is what they fear
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"We'll take our stand for this land & the stranger in our midst..."
Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
1/
Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
1/
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM
"We'll take our stand for this land & the stranger in our midst..."
Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
1/
Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
1/
Same!!!
I am so excited to not watch Melania's movie that I'm not watching it right now and will be not watching it all weekend!
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Same!!!
Continuing revisions of my book this weekend. Going to stream to films based on books that directly tie into my novels themes, though subject and tone, and setting are vastly different.
#Booksky #Excalibur #TheGreenKnight
#Booksky #Excalibur #TheGreenKnight
January 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Continuing revisions of my book this weekend. Going to stream to films based on books that directly tie into my novels themes, though subject and tone, and setting are vastly different.
#Booksky #Excalibur #TheGreenKnight
#Booksky #Excalibur #TheGreenKnight
“My empathy engine, when sober, runs at full speed - and that can be terrifying.”
New 🩸 on the membrane from Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Tomorrow! 1/30/26
6:00AMET
manorvellum.com
New 🩸 on the membrane from Justin Drabek @justindrabek.bsky.social
Tomorrow! 1/30/26
6:00AMET
manorvellum.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of repression. This case isn’t isolated. It’s part of a broader effort to silence dissent and erode democracy.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
January 29, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of repression. This case isn’t isolated. It’s part of a broader effort to silence dissent and erode democracy.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
Reposted by Justin Drabek
Finished Coldheart Canyon, so I'm going to change it up with...another haunted house story! Also involving a movie star! A literary double feature of sorts, this one by my go-to author @cheriepriest.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Finished Coldheart Canyon, so I'm going to change it up with...another haunted house story! Also involving a movie star! A literary double feature of sorts, this one by my go-to author @cheriepriest.com