Cory
@corykessler.bsky.social
Just trying to write the things I'd love to read and read the things I wish I wrote.
In which I realize how much simpler life could be (for the millionth time).
open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
If You Give a Child the Camera
They'll show you what really matters.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In which I realize how much simpler life could be (for the millionth time).
open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
I haven't shared much of writing anywhere, but I've been having fun writing on Substack nonetheless. Here is the latest: open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
In Memory of Wild Blackberries
I took a walk last week and left my entertainment at home.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I haven't shared much of writing anywhere, but I've been having fun writing on Substack nonetheless. Here is the latest: open.substack.com/pub/corykess...
What was once thought to be the greatest flaw in one of the greatest films, is, in fact, one of its most profound features
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
www.thebulwark.com
December 26, 2024 at 2:37 PM
What was once thought to be the greatest flaw in one of the greatest films, is, in fact, one of its most profound features
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
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“I have too many books”
-judgemental
-boring
-implies impulse-control issues
“The books... they have me.”
- mysterious
- occult
- implies you are at the mercy of a library of books that have gained sentience and are holding you hostage
#readingcommunity
-judgemental
-boring
-implies impulse-control issues
“The books... they have me.”
- mysterious
- occult
- implies you are at the mercy of a library of books that have gained sentience and are holding you hostage
#readingcommunity
December 7, 2024 at 1:58 PM
“I have too many books”
-judgemental
-boring
-implies impulse-control issues
“The books... they have me.”
- mysterious
- occult
- implies you are at the mercy of a library of books that have gained sentience and are holding you hostage
#readingcommunity
-judgemental
-boring
-implies impulse-control issues
“The books... they have me.”
- mysterious
- occult
- implies you are at the mercy of a library of books that have gained sentience and are holding you hostage
#readingcommunity
Reposted by Cory
What’s better than a bestseller flag? Two bestseller flags.
December 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM
What’s better than a bestseller flag? Two bestseller flags.
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I've been confused why some folks show up in my comments borderline unhinged about the number of people I follow here until it was explained to me there are groups for whom follows are entirely transactional and they apparently think I've tricked all y'all into following me and have not reciprocated
November 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
I've been confused why some folks show up in my comments borderline unhinged about the number of people I follow here until it was explained to me there are groups for whom follows are entirely transactional and they apparently think I've tricked all y'all into following me and have not reciprocated
The more times i read this, the more annoyed i became. This the type of thing that could start somebody’s villain arc
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 AM
The more times i read this, the more annoyed i became. This the type of thing that could start somebody’s villain arc
Started querying my novel after wrapping the last round of edits. It’s been a JOURNEY but to quote one of my favorite books,
“It was not the ending…but it was an ending”
“It was not the ending…but it was an ending”
November 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Started querying my novel after wrapping the last round of edits. It’s been a JOURNEY but to quote one of my favorite books,
“It was not the ending…but it was an ending”
“It was not the ending…but it was an ending”
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It was the Busta Rhymes
It was the Wusta Rhymes
It was the Wusta Rhymes
November 20, 2024 at 4:27 PM
It was the Busta Rhymes
It was the Wusta Rhymes
It was the Wusta Rhymes
Hi BlueSky, I joined a few days ago to get the vibes and they are immaculate. I’m a writer and former/future teacher.
As an original user of the bad place, I didn’t expect to ever get to experience peak Twitter again but this is starting to feeling pretty close!
As an original user of the bad place, I didn’t expect to ever get to experience peak Twitter again but this is starting to feeling pretty close!
November 21, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Hi BlueSky, I joined a few days ago to get the vibes and they are immaculate. I’m a writer and former/future teacher.
As an original user of the bad place, I didn’t expect to ever get to experience peak Twitter again but this is starting to feeling pretty close!
As an original user of the bad place, I didn’t expect to ever get to experience peak Twitter again but this is starting to feeling pretty close!