Matt Brooks
@matthewbrooks.bsky.social
WHO SINS MOST (Fall 2026)
I write sci-fi/horror/noir.
I read all genres.
“Has the son of a bitch every had an unpublished thought?” –David Foster Wallace, criticizing John Updike
I write sci-fi/horror/noir.
I read all genres.
“Has the son of a bitch every had an unpublished thought?” –David Foster Wallace, criticizing John Updike
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I'll live vicariously thru those going to a NIN concert
Being around that many people would have me on edge nowadays
Being around that many people would have me on edge nowadays
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'll live vicariously thru those going to a NIN concert
Being around that many people would have me on edge nowadays
Being around that many people would have me on edge nowadays
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Turns out Bluesky does have an algorithm but it just sends your joke to the person least likely to get it and most likely to get real mad about not getting it
August 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Turns out Bluesky does have an algorithm but it just sends your joke to the person least likely to get it and most likely to get real mad about not getting it
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Working on a small press directory, mainly UK and Ireland but going to remove the geographical listing and do various finer listings and an overall alphabetical listing.
Over 1000 publishers on there at the moment
#SmallPress #Publisher #Publishing #IndiePublishing
www.indiepublishers.co.uk
Over 1000 publishers on there at the moment
#SmallPress #Publisher #Publishing #IndiePublishing
www.indiepublishers.co.uk
Independent Publishers
"though she be little she is fierce"
www.indiepublishers.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Working on a small press directory, mainly UK and Ireland but going to remove the geographical listing and do various finer listings and an overall alphabetical listing.
Over 1000 publishers on there at the moment
#SmallPress #Publisher #Publishing #IndiePublishing
www.indiepublishers.co.uk
Over 1000 publishers on there at the moment
#SmallPress #Publisher #Publishing #IndiePublishing
www.indiepublishers.co.uk
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Coming in August 2025...
December 3, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Coming in August 2025...
I am not familiar with either of these. Which one is Ian and which one is Jethro? Thanks
December 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM
I am not familiar with either of these. Which one is Ian and which one is Jethro? Thanks
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JITTERS MOVIE: Detective Collymore, a single divorced father, stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the death of Tiffany, Digging deeper, he discovers Jitters, psychological twists. Be part of the making!
Trailer here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxr...
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
Trailer here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxr...
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
JITTERS FIRST MOVIE TRAILER
YouTube video by Marc Zammit
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:08 PM
JITTERS MOVIE: Detective Collymore, a single divorced father, stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the death of Tiffany, Digging deeper, he discovers Jitters, psychological twists. Be part of the making!
Trailer here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxr...
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
Trailer here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxr...
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
12/20
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
12/20
November 30, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
12/20
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
12/20
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four word horror story:
matt gaetz dick pix
matt gaetz dick pix
four word horror story:
party starts at eight
party starts at eight
four word horror story:
hey, have a seat
hey, have a seat
December 20, 2023 at 1:04 PM
four word horror story:
matt gaetz dick pix
matt gaetz dick pix
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Dude on one side of me at airport talking at length on the phone about a Hedge Fund Festival and a woman on my other side is chatting to a friend about her toe infection.
October 10, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Dude on one side of me at airport talking at length on the phone about a Hedge Fund Festival and a woman on my other side is chatting to a friend about her toe infection.
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If you're a @barnesandnoble.bsky.social member, use code PREORDER25 to place your order for THE MARTIAN CONTINGENCY. The 25%+ off sale runs today through September 6: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-martia...
September 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM
If you're a @barnesandnoble.bsky.social member, use code PREORDER25 to place your order for THE MARTIAN CONTINGENCY. The 25%+ off sale runs today through September 6: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-martia...
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More organizing of my "secondary" collection. Thor fighting a bad boy. One of my FAVORITE Kirby covers. A rogue's line-up that I have in my head is composed of comic book artists (I think that guy on the right is Kirby) and then Kathy wanting to buy a swimsuit that Eric Stanton would approve of.
September 4, 2024 at 5:28 PM
More organizing of my "secondary" collection. Thor fighting a bad boy. One of my FAVORITE Kirby covers. A rogue's line-up that I have in my head is composed of comic book artists (I think that guy on the right is Kirby) and then Kathy wanting to buy a swimsuit that Eric Stanton would approve of.
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In the No Man’s Sky fishing update there should be like a 0.2% chance of catching a sentient species
You scan an alien carp you pulled out of the water and discover he’s a medical school professor that published several widely used textbooks
You scan an alien carp you pulled out of the water and discover he’s a medical school professor that published several widely used textbooks
September 4, 2024 at 4:26 PM
In the No Man’s Sky fishing update there should be like a 0.2% chance of catching a sentient species
You scan an alien carp you pulled out of the water and discover he’s a medical school professor that published several widely used textbooks
You scan an alien carp you pulled out of the water and discover he’s a medical school professor that published several widely used textbooks
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Given posts coming my way, some suggesting I unalive myself in some fashion, I remind folks that I supported the Internet Archive in their lawsuit, donating time and money, and I did not support the publishers. The IA has confirmed this. I'm sorry they lost.
terribleminds.com/ramble/2023/...
terribleminds.com/ramble/2023/...
No, I Still Don’t Have Anything To Do With The Publisher Lawsuit Against The Internet Archive
Given recent news, and given that any time such news tends to surface, it feels like it’s time for my semi-annual reminder that I have nothing to do with the lawsuit against the Internet Arch…
terribleminds.com
September 4, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Given posts coming my way, some suggesting I unalive myself in some fashion, I remind folks that I supported the Internet Archive in their lawsuit, donating time and money, and I did not support the publishers. The IA has confirmed this. I'm sorry they lost.
terribleminds.com/ramble/2023/...
terribleminds.com/ramble/2023/...
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it's honestly breathtaking watching how rapidly twitter is degenerating and becoming a truth social adjacent platform for fascism and disinformation, if you're not required to be there for some formal reason i cannot even fathom why you'd continue to give it any engagement metrics at all
July 29, 2024 at 1:35 PM
it's honestly breathtaking watching how rapidly twitter is degenerating and becoming a truth social adjacent platform for fascism and disinformation, if you're not required to be there for some formal reason i cannot even fathom why you'd continue to give it any engagement metrics at all
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J Jonah Jameson (2024)
August 15, 2024 at 1:27 PM
J Jonah Jameson (2024)
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1989: Hey everyone, we now have credit scores! They aren't opt-in, you can't opt-out, they are controlled by private companies with no oversight, and they completely arbitrarily control your life! Isn't that fun??
2024: Every hacker on the planet has your SSN lol oopsie doopsie uhh fuckin' poopsie!
2024: Every hacker on the planet has your SSN lol oopsie doopsie uhh fuckin' poopsie!
Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. How to protect yourself
In an epic data breach, hackers claim to have taken 2.9 billion personal records from National Public Data. Most of the data are leaked online.
www.yahoo.com
August 13, 2024 at 10:20 PM
1989: Hey everyone, we now have credit scores! They aren't opt-in, you can't opt-out, they are controlled by private companies with no oversight, and they completely arbitrarily control your life! Isn't that fun??
2024: Every hacker on the planet has your SSN lol oopsie doopsie uhh fuckin' poopsie!
2024: Every hacker on the planet has your SSN lol oopsie doopsie uhh fuckin' poopsie!
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August 2, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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Portland Public Schools following the lead of Tim Walz's Minnesota and making breakfast and lunch free for all students in the upcoming school year. www.koin.com/news/educati...
Portland Public Schools announces free breakfast, lunch for all students
Portland Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through the 2024-2025 school year, funded by the Oregon Student Success Act, and will no longer accept cash or check paym…
www.koin.com
August 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Portland Public Schools following the lead of Tim Walz's Minnesota and making breakfast and lunch free for all students in the upcoming school year. www.koin.com/news/educati...
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The interview you loved, now in special limited edition keepsake book form. The perfect gift for that idiot Nazi in your life.
August 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM
The interview you loved, now in special limited edition keepsake book form. The perfect gift for that idiot Nazi in your life.
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Dick Warlock is the best
will never forget that one of kurt russell's stunt doubles was named dick warlock.
August 8, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Dick Warlock is the best
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Has anyone written it? Seems the makings of a great writing contest. I will pitch in for the grand prize couch.
August 8, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Has anyone written it? Seems the makings of a great writing contest. I will pitch in for the grand prize couch.