Dan Desai Martin
@dandesaimartin.bsky.social
Author (fantasy) with Gold Dust Publishing. Consultant. Progressive. Coffee addict. Swiftie. Unwavering ally 💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️ I post about politics & writing. He/Him. www.dandesaimartin.com
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Rejection-Proof: How to Keep Writing When No One's Saying Yes with Dan Desai Martin
Podcast Episode · Book Shop Chats: · 04/23/2025 · 34m
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Looking for a podcast to listen to on your way to/from the office? Or on a walk? I was a guest on Book Shop Chats, where we had a wide-ranging discussion about #writing -- ups, down, tips, advice, etc. I had a blast doing it.
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It me. It all of us. All the time.
This is how my wife feels about my first draft.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It me. It all of us. All the time.
I'm a little behind, but I just listened to the @aboutdragons.bsky.social podcast episode with guest @mandatheginger.bsky.social and it was FANTASTIC. Both hilarious to listen to, as well as great advice. Highly recommend #writingcommunity folks give it a listen.
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Ep. 177: Schrödinger’s Brilliance with Amanda Cherry
Podcast Episode · Writing About Dragons and Shit · 11/07/2025 · 59m
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November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I'm a little behind, but I just listened to the @aboutdragons.bsky.social podcast episode with guest @mandatheginger.bsky.social and it was FANTASTIC. Both hilarious to listen to, as well as great advice. Highly recommend #writingcommunity folks give it a listen.
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Looking for a podcast to listen to on your way to/from the office? Or on a walk? I was a guest on Book Shop Chats, where we had a wide-ranging discussion about #writing -- ups, down, tips, advice, etc. I had a blast doing it.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WritingCommunity #fantasywriters
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WritingCommunity #fantasywriters
Rejection-Proof: How to Keep Writing When No One's Saying Yes with Dan Desai Martin
Podcast Episode · Book Shop Chats: · 04/23/2025 · 34m
podcasts.apple.com
April 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Looking for a podcast to listen to on your way to/from the office? Or on a walk? I was a guest on Book Shop Chats, where we had a wide-ranging discussion about #writing -- ups, down, tips, advice, etc. I had a blast doing it.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WritingCommunity #fantasywriters
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #WritingCommunity #fantasywriters
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Happy National Voter Registration Day! Oregon Secretary Read is celebrating by checking his registration and making sure it's up to date and you should too! It's simple and easy for eligible Oregon voters, just head to: OregonVotes.gov/MyVote #VoteReady
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Happy National Voter Registration Day! Oregon Secretary Read is celebrating by checking his registration and making sure it's up to date and you should too! It's simple and easy for eligible Oregon voters, just head to: OregonVotes.gov/MyVote #VoteReady
Every day there is another reason to be glad I canceled my WaPo subscription.
After reading this, I wish I would cancel it again. Karen Attiah deserved better. I hope her important voice continues to be heard.
After reading this, I wish I would cancel it again. Karen Attiah deserved better. I hope her important voice continues to be heard.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Every day there is another reason to be glad I canceled my WaPo subscription.
After reading this, I wish I would cancel it again. Karen Attiah deserved better. I hope her important voice continues to be heard.
After reading this, I wish I would cancel it again. Karen Attiah deserved better. I hope her important voice continues to be heard.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I'm consistently impressed with the #SFFChat folks -- both on Thursdays and throughout the week. Even when I can only participate for a little bit, I'm excited to be around incredible writers who are ridiculously creative and passionate. HUGE thank you to @stevewestenra.bsky.social for everything.
September 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I'm consistently impressed with the #SFFChat folks -- both on Thursdays and throughout the week. Even when I can only participate for a little bit, I'm excited to be around incredible writers who are ridiculously creative and passionate. HUGE thank you to @stevewestenra.bsky.social for everything.
#SFFChat Intro: Hi, I'm Dan and I write fantasy novels. Based on feedback, I have a particular strength for naming things -- places, groups/organizations, etc.
#SFFChat Intro: Introduce yourself and share a writing strength!
September 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#SFFChat Intro: Hi, I'm Dan and I write fantasy novels. Based on feedback, I have a particular strength for naming things -- places, groups/organizations, etc.
Everyone brightens a room. Some when they enter; and others when they leave.
Live your life in a way that brings light & joy into whatever room you enter.
Live your life in a way that brings light & joy into whatever room you enter.
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Everyone brightens a room. Some when they enter; and others when they leave.
Live your life in a way that brings light & joy into whatever room you enter.
Live your life in a way that brings light & joy into whatever room you enter.
If you’re looking for a good short story for this weekend, I gotta recommend Emily’s Bones by @mamuscript.bsky.social. Such a good, satisfying read:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
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September 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If you’re looking for a good short story for this weekend, I gotta recommend Emily’s Bones by @mamuscript.bsky.social. Such a good, satisfying read:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
YALL!! This amazing #shortstory from @mamuscript.bsky.social (Sarah Arceneaux) just got published!! I was lucky enough to read it in our writing group and it’s SO GOOD.
Read it now or bookmark it for later:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil... #writing #Booksky #writingcommunity
Read it now or bookmark it for later:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil... #writing #Booksky #writingcommunity
Emily's Bones by Sarah Arceneaux
Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
YALL!! This amazing #shortstory from @mamuscript.bsky.social (Sarah Arceneaux) just got published!! I was lucky enough to read it in our writing group and it’s SO GOOD.
Read it now or bookmark it for later:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil... #writing #Booksky #writingcommunity
Read it now or bookmark it for later:
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil... #writing #Booksky #writingcommunity
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Sometimes the biggest contribution you can make in a writers group is just to shout SUBMIT THIS RIGHT NOW, ITS PERFECT.
Y’all, this one… killer piece from @mamuscript.bsky.social #writerslift #writing
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
Y’all, this one… killer piece from @mamuscript.bsky.social #writerslift #writing
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
Emily's Bones by Sarah Arceneaux
Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Sometimes the biggest contribution you can make in a writers group is just to shout SUBMIT THIS RIGHT NOW, ITS PERFECT.
Y’all, this one… killer piece from @mamuscript.bsky.social #writerslift #writing
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
Y’all, this one… killer piece from @mamuscript.bsky.social #writerslift #writing
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2025/09/emil...
So this random Mexican restaurant played Reputation by #TaylorSwift in order as we had dinner.
Me throughout dinner:
Me throughout dinner:
a man in a blue shirt and tie is screaming with his hands in the air
Alt: a man in a blue shirt and tie is screaming in happiness with his hands in the air
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September 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So this random Mexican restaurant played Reputation by #TaylorSwift in order as we had dinner.
Me throughout dinner:
Me throughout dinner:
Been really enjoying listening to the backlist of @aboutdragons.bsky.social podcast. Great advice for writers at all stages— beginners to early career to hobbyists. I’m a fan of the advice, banter, and of course Erin’s laugh. Check it out.
September 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Been really enjoying listening to the backlist of @aboutdragons.bsky.social podcast. Great advice for writers at all stages— beginners to early career to hobbyists. I’m a fan of the advice, banter, and of course Erin’s laugh. Check it out.
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New for subscribers at #writingabtwriting, there is now a monthly Reading Report of writing news, articles to spark your interest, and whatever books I've been reading for the month.
📚💙 #writinglife #writingq #booksky
📚💙 #writinglife #writingq #booksky
Reading Report: August 2025
Hello subscribers! This is something of an experiment. I wanted to try a subscribers only post and I figured I'd add a link roundup of interesting articles on writing (and some not). I'm also includin...
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August 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New for subscribers at #writingabtwriting, there is now a monthly Reading Report of writing news, articles to spark your interest, and whatever books I've been reading for the month.
📚💙 #writinglife #writingq #booksky
📚💙 #writinglife #writingq #booksky
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RIP Professor Tolkien, who died 52 years ago on this day, a little over a month before I was born. I've always played with the idea that a tiny bit of him traveled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean and found his way into me.
Though, if true, I must apologize for being allergic to trees. 😆
Though, if true, I must apologize for being allergic to trees. 😆
September 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
RIP Professor Tolkien, who died 52 years ago on this day, a little over a month before I was born. I've always played with the idea that a tiny bit of him traveled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean and found his way into me.
Though, if true, I must apologize for being allergic to trees. 😆
Though, if true, I must apologize for being allergic to trees. 😆
We all need help from time to time. Sometimes we need to ask for it. And that means being vulnerable.
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dandesaimartin.com/a-little-hel... #writingcommunity #writers #writinggroup #authors #skywriters
A Little Help from My (Writing Group) Friends
It's ok to ask for help. It's ok to be vulnerable. Because the folks who are on your side want to help. And get a good writing group.
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September 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We all need help from time to time. Sometimes we need to ask for it. And that means being vulnerable.
dandesaimartin.com/a-little-hel... #writingcommunity #writers #writinggroup #authors #skywriters
dandesaimartin.com/a-little-hel... #writingcommunity #writers #writinggroup #authors #skywriters
Just started reading this. Very excited to get into it.
I need to check out blue sky more, but just a reminder my book FOR SHE IS WRATH is out now and it's a rage filled gender flipped Count of Monte Cristo retelling with baddie brown revenge girls!
August 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Just started reading this. Very excited to get into it.
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I need to check out blue sky more, but just a reminder my book FOR SHE IS WRATH is out now and it's a rage filled gender flipped Count of Monte Cristo retelling with baddie brown revenge girls!
January 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I need to check out blue sky more, but just a reminder my book FOR SHE IS WRATH is out now and it's a rage filled gender flipped Count of Monte Cristo retelling with baddie brown revenge girls!
I wrote something. The primary audience is me. But maybe it will be helpful to other #writers & #authors out there.
dandesaimartin.com/the-secret-t... #writingcommunity #Skywriters
dandesaimartin.com/the-secret-t... #writingcommunity #Skywriters
The Secret to Writing a Book
Here is the secret "they" don't want you to know. The "hack" that will take you from cool idea to finished novel. I'm revealing it.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I wrote something. The primary audience is me. But maybe it will be helpful to other #writers & #authors out there.
dandesaimartin.com/the-secret-t... #writingcommunity #Skywriters
dandesaimartin.com/the-secret-t... #writingcommunity #Skywriters
When it comes to writing a book:
The Many: I want to have written a book.
The Few: I will put in the time, effort, frustration, and work to write a book.
The Many: I want to have written a book.
The Few: I will put in the time, effort, frustration, and work to write a book.
August 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
When it comes to writing a book:
The Many: I want to have written a book.
The Few: I will put in the time, effort, frustration, and work to write a book.
The Many: I want to have written a book.
The Few: I will put in the time, effort, frustration, and work to write a book.
My first foray into #travel writing. I'm starting a series on an epic road trip my wife & I took through #california & #oregon. The first entry lays out the itinerary we used for a 2-week, 2,600-mile #roadtrip through deserts, mountains, forests, and beaches.
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dandesaimartin.com/ultimate-cal...
The Ultimate California & Oregon Road Trip
Here's a detailed itinerary of our 12-day road trip that covered 2,600 miles, exploring much of California and a little bit of Oregon.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My first foray into #travel writing. I'm starting a series on an epic road trip my wife & I took through #california & #oregon. The first entry lays out the itinerary we used for a 2-week, 2,600-mile #roadtrip through deserts, mountains, forests, and beaches.
dandesaimartin.com/ultimate-cal...
dandesaimartin.com/ultimate-cal...
Back from a two-week vacation where I managed to stay off of social media. It was glorious, and easy with scenery like this.
#photography #nature #sunrise #scenic #peaceful
#photography #nature #sunrise #scenic #peaceful
August 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Back from a two-week vacation where I managed to stay off of social media. It was glorious, and easy with scenery like this.
#photography #nature #sunrise #scenic #peaceful
#photography #nature #sunrise #scenic #peaceful
#SFFChat Aug 8: What are you reading?
I'm reading Mr. Tingles' Mysteries: The Curious Case of the Bodiless Head by debut author Sean D. Roach. It's a fun, campy mystery set in North Carolina, and I am enjoying it so far!
More about it here: www.amazon.com/Mr-Tingles-M...
I'm reading Mr. Tingles' Mysteries: The Curious Case of the Bodiless Head by debut author Sean D. Roach. It's a fun, campy mystery set in North Carolina, and I am enjoying it so far!
More about it here: www.amazon.com/Mr-Tingles-M...
August 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
#SFFChat Aug 8: What are you reading?
I'm reading Mr. Tingles' Mysteries: The Curious Case of the Bodiless Head by debut author Sean D. Roach. It's a fun, campy mystery set in North Carolina, and I am enjoying it so far!
More about it here: www.amazon.com/Mr-Tingles-M...
I'm reading Mr. Tingles' Mysteries: The Curious Case of the Bodiless Head by debut author Sean D. Roach. It's a fun, campy mystery set in North Carolina, and I am enjoying it so far!
More about it here: www.amazon.com/Mr-Tingles-M...