Rob Sheppe
@robsheppe.bsky.social
Writers of chills and thrills for both page and screen: THE LONG NIGHT (2022). Another GHOST HOUSE is coming. Lover of science, nature, horror, books, comics, movies. | Burbank, CA
Be kind. Lift others. Make stuff.
https://linktr.ee/robsheppe
Be kind. Lift others. Make stuff.
https://linktr.ee/robsheppe
James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for playing the lead in hit 90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died.
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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y'all all saw this, yes?
Exclusive: The First Excerpt from Stephen King and Peter Straub’s Ending to ‘The Talisman’ Trilogy
King tells us about ‘Other Worlds Than These,’ where he’ll finish the saga after Straub’s death—and how his late friend’s ideas were resurrected for this epic goodbye.
www.esquire.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
y'all all saw this, yes?
Somehow a 1979 novel called THE NIGHTWALKER by Thomas Tessier entered my awareness. After a glance at how well regarded it is, I'm eager to read it.
#horror #horrorsky #fiction #scary
#horror #horrorsky #fiction #scary
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Somehow a 1979 novel called THE NIGHTWALKER by Thomas Tessier entered my awareness. After a glance at how well regarded it is, I'm eager to read it.
#horror #horrorsky #fiction #scary
#horror #horrorsky #fiction #scary
My wife is Puerto Rican and we thought Bad Bunny's halftime show was great. We're having traditional PR beef stew later. Given the current climate, it's great for our kids to see their heritage celebrated like this. 🇺🇸 🇵🇷
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
My wife is Puerto Rican and we thought Bad Bunny's halftime show was great. We're having traditional PR beef stew later. Given the current climate, it's great for our kids to see their heritage celebrated like this. 🇺🇸 🇵🇷
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SHE’S FINISHED! My 5-foot-long Enterprise D oil painting is complete after nearly 100 hours of work!
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
SHE’S FINISHED! My 5-foot-long Enterprise D oil painting is complete after nearly 100 hours of work!
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
AI slop is the literary equivalent of a smoothie made w/ high fructose corn syrup, motor oil, and surströmming, with some sprinkles on top. But I guess that tastes good to some. 🤷♂️
#writersky #writing #AI #gross #novels #fiction
#writersky #writing #AI #gross #novels #fiction
“If I can generate a book in a day, and you need six months to write a book, who’s going to win the race?” God this is bleak
The New Fabio Is Claude
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Good advice. I like to write a vision document, which will include a groomed logline. I know I've got it when I crack that doc, as I posted yesterday. Whatever your process, a clearly articulated vision before you're in the bramble will help you see the path.
#writersky #writing #screenwriting
#writersky #writing #screenwriting
I start with the logline. Every time. It's not easy or fun. But when you get a good one, one that makes me people lean in and say, ooo tell me more - there's no feeling like it. And the confidence that comes with knowing my core idea is rock solid makes all the tough days that follow bearable.
I love screenwriting SO MUCH
Finding a concept is FASCINATING
Developing a plot is DELIGHTFUL
Shaping a character is STIMULATING
Thinking up dialogue is THRILLING
Writing a logline is
Choosing a title is CAPTIVATING
#scriptsky
Finding a concept is FASCINATING
Developing a plot is DELIGHTFUL
Shaping a character is STIMULATING
Thinking up dialogue is THRILLING
Writing a logline is
Choosing a title is CAPTIVATING
#scriptsky
February 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Good advice. I like to write a vision document, which will include a groomed logline. I know I've got it when I crack that doc, as I posted yesterday. Whatever your process, a clearly articulated vision before you're in the bramble will help you see the path.
#writersky #writing #screenwriting
#writersky #writing #screenwriting
Heading over to Burbank's House of Secrets later today to pick up my new @eccomics.bsky.social books. Plus, I got a sick kid at home and she's got her own books waiting that'll perk her right up. 😀
#ECComics #comicsky #horror #scifi
#ECComics #comicsky #horror #scifi
CRUEL UNIVERSE II no. 6 & 7 are OUT NOW! 🦈🦠 @oni-press.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Heading over to Burbank's House of Secrets later today to pick up my new @eccomics.bsky.social books. Plus, I got a sick kid at home and she's got her own books waiting that'll perk her right up. 😀
#ECComics #comicsky #horror #scifi
#ECComics #comicsky #horror #scifi
This bothers me so much I wrote a horror novel about it. Yesterday a notable physicist (not a biologist) surprised me by doubting the research. My challenge to doubters: sprinkle some microplastics on your dinner. Go ahead, I'll wait. 🤷♂️
#marinebiology #microplastics #pollution
#marinebiology #microplastics #pollution
Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics
Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics
Even in some of the most isolated corners of the Pacific, plastic pollution has quietly worked its way into the food web. A large analysis of fish caught around Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu found…
www.sciencedaily.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This bothers me so much I wrote a horror novel about it. Yesterday a notable physicist (not a biologist) surprised me by doubting the research. My challenge to doubters: sprinkle some microplastics on your dinner. Go ahead, I'll wait. 🤷♂️
#marinebiology #microplastics #pollution
#marinebiology #microplastics #pollution
Some ideas stick like tar. For years I've wanted to turn a short story into a full-length novel, but couldn't find its engine--until today, writing a 3K-word treatment: pitch, comps, outline, scene sketches. This one's going to go...and it's SCARY. 😱
#writing #writersky #horrorsky
#writing #writersky #horrorsky
a cartoon of snoopy holding a piece of paper
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy holding a piece of paper
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Some ideas stick like tar. For years I've wanted to turn a short story into a full-length novel, but couldn't find its engine--until today, writing a 3K-word treatment: pitch, comps, outline, scene sketches. This one's going to go...and it's SCARY. 😱
#writing #writersky #horrorsky
#writing #writersky #horrorsky
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If this doesn’t change things—if we don’t revoke the social license to operate to a ruling class who cultivated ties to Epstein—then nothing means anything anymore. There are no rules if they don’t apply to everyone. These powerful men have proven themselves to be without judgement, without merit.
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
If this doesn’t change things—if we don’t revoke the social license to operate to a ruling class who cultivated ties to Epstein—then nothing means anything anymore. There are no rules if they don’t apply to everyone. These powerful men have proven themselves to be without judgement, without merit.
Current reading list:
- THE NIGHT SHIP by @alexwoodroe.com
- Humboldt Cut by @allisonmick.bsky.social
- A Box Full of Darkness by @simonestjames.bsky.social.
#horror #horrorsky #booksky
- THE NIGHT SHIP by @alexwoodroe.com
- Humboldt Cut by @allisonmick.bsky.social
- A Box Full of Darkness by @simonestjames.bsky.social.
#horror #horrorsky #booksky
February 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Current reading list:
- THE NIGHT SHIP by @alexwoodroe.com
- Humboldt Cut by @allisonmick.bsky.social
- A Box Full of Darkness by @simonestjames.bsky.social.
#horror #horrorsky #booksky
- THE NIGHT SHIP by @alexwoodroe.com
- Humboldt Cut by @allisonmick.bsky.social
- A Box Full of Darkness by @simonestjames.bsky.social.
#horror #horrorsky #booksky
Follow-up: I do hope SEND HELP puts McAdams in Oscar orbit a la Kathy Bates in MISERY. Her performance is that good, as was Dylan O'Brien's. The film is a bit like "MISERY on an island," as Linda's fantasy becomes a terrifying reality for her prisoner. Instant classic IMO. 😀
#SendHelp
#SendHelp
#SENDHELP is my kind of movie: opposites thrust into a life-or-death situation, with Rami flair and lots of laughs. The office scenes had a lot of authenticity: IYKYK. When Linda gave Bradley a taste of his own medicine w/ the octopus, a lady down front yelled "Yes!" and the theater cracked up. 👍
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Follow-up: I do hope SEND HELP puts McAdams in Oscar orbit a la Kathy Bates in MISERY. Her performance is that good, as was Dylan O'Brien's. The film is a bit like "MISERY on an island," as Linda's fantasy becomes a terrifying reality for her prisoner. Instant classic IMO. 😀
#SendHelp
#SendHelp
#SENDHELP is my kind of movie: opposites thrust into a life-or-death situation, with Rami flair and lots of laughs. The office scenes had a lot of authenticity: IYKYK. When Linda gave Bradley a taste of his own medicine w/ the octopus, a lady down front yelled "Yes!" and the theater cracked up. 👍
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM
#SENDHELP is my kind of movie: opposites thrust into a life-or-death situation, with Rami flair and lots of laughs. The office scenes had a lot of authenticity: IYKYK. When Linda gave Bradley a taste of his own medicine w/ the octopus, a lady down front yelled "Yes!" and the theater cracked up. 👍
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
Terrific Fri night at the @amcinematheque.bsky.social screening of THE NATURAL: Dir. Barry Levinson, co-star Kim Basinger, DP Caleb Deschanel, and prod. Mark Johnson were there for a fun post-screening panel. This film stirs my heart and soul. #moviesky #RobertRedford #KimBasinger #filmsky #baseball
January 31, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Terrific Fri night at the @amcinematheque.bsky.social screening of THE NATURAL: Dir. Barry Levinson, co-star Kim Basinger, DP Caleb Deschanel, and prod. Mark Johnson were there for a fun post-screening panel. This film stirs my heart and soul. #moviesky #RobertRedford #KimBasinger #filmsky #baseball
#Burbank showed up today. The street was PACKED. My pics don't do it justice because mostly I was trying to get photos of all the great signage.
#ICE #Immigration #Minneapolis #Minnesota #AlexPretti #ReneGood
#ICE #Immigration #Minneapolis #Minnesota #AlexPretti #ReneGood
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM
#Burbank showed up today. The street was PACKED. My pics don't do it justice because mostly I was trying to get photos of all the great signage.
#ICE #Immigration #Minneapolis #Minnesota #AlexPretti #ReneGood
#ICE #Immigration #Minneapolis #Minnesota #AlexPretti #ReneGood
Excited to see this at the always-awesome Egyptian, w/ the filmmakers in attendance. One of my favorite films: a wonderful story about refusing to give up on your dreams when life knocks you sideways. It's also got some baseball in it. 😀
#RobertRedford #TheNatural #Classicmovies #moviesky
#RobertRedford #TheNatural #Classicmovies #moviesky
Now open to all! ⚾️ THE NATURAL (1984) + Q&A with actor Kim Basinger, filmmaker Barry Levinson, producer Mark Johnson, & cinematographer Caleb Deschanel.
This Fri. 1/30 at 7 pm at the Egyptian.
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
This Fri. 1/30 at 7 pm at the Egyptian.
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Excited to see this at the always-awesome Egyptian, w/ the filmmakers in attendance. One of my favorite films: a wonderful story about refusing to give up on your dreams when life knocks you sideways. It's also got some baseball in it. 😀
#RobertRedford #TheNatural #Classicmovies #moviesky
#RobertRedford #TheNatural #Classicmovies #moviesky
The only things that should be 'elevated' are elevators and sometimes your temperature.
A thing that often makes me see red is execs saying "but we're doing an elevated version of [x]." What if you... just did x? When an exec says "elevated version of" you can be pretty sure they mean "I think this is trash so we're trying to not do the thing you want but make you think we're doing it"
January 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The only things that should be 'elevated' are elevators and sometimes your temperature.
What a magnificent anthem for the great people of 💪 #Minneapolis from @brucespringsteen.net. I hope Minneapolitans blast this song at ICE 24/7 so it becomes an earworm they can't escape.
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 10:37 PM
What a magnificent anthem for the great people of 💪 #Minneapolis from @brucespringsteen.net. I hope Minneapolitans blast this song at ICE 24/7 so it becomes an earworm they can't escape.
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Yep. Yep. This one hit me pretty fucking hard.
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Yep. Yep. This one hit me pretty fucking hard.
Fun FB memory popped up. Always liked how I wrote Wayne's character intro. THE LONG NIGHT is available for free on Tubi, Roku, Plex.
#screenwriting #screenwriters #movies #horrormovies #scriptsky #writersky
#screenwriting #screenwriters #movies #horrormovies #scriptsky #writersky
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Fun FB memory popped up. Always liked how I wrote Wayne's character intro. THE LONG NIGHT is available for free on Tubi, Roku, Plex.
#screenwriting #screenwriters #movies #horrormovies #scriptsky #writersky
#screenwriting #screenwriters #movies #horrormovies #scriptsky #writersky
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Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.