Dave Blackwell
@daveblackwell.bsky.social
Medical Engineer and Indie Author from Kent, UK. I am profoundly deaf and write comedy based on my experiences.
Currently working on "The Hospital" horror/apocalyptic
Currently working on "The Hospital" horror/apocalyptic
Pinned
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed.
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
"I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe."
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
"I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe."
November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed.
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed.
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed.
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning...
books2read.com/thehospital
#newbook #PreOrder #horror
Dec 2025
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“I was in Salt Lake airport, the screens were down, so I told the staff I’m deaf and asked if they could let me know when my flight’s called.
Half an hour later, two people turned up with a wheelchair.
Either this is first-class service or they’ve completely misunderstood the assignment.”
Half an hour later, two people turned up with a wheelchair.
Either this is first-class service or they’ve completely misunderstood the assignment.”
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“I was in Salt Lake airport, the screens were down, so I told the staff I’m deaf and asked if they could let me know when my flight’s called.
Half an hour later, two people turned up with a wheelchair.
Either this is first-class service or they’ve completely misunderstood the assignment.”
Half an hour later, two people turned up with a wheelchair.
Either this is first-class service or they’ve completely misunderstood the assignment.”
Reposted by Dave Blackwell
Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Pre-order available.
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horrorfan #newbook
1st Dec 2025
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horrorfan #newbook
1st Dec 2025
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Pre-order available.
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horrorfan #newbook
1st Dec 2025
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horrorfan #newbook
1st Dec 2025
When you think there's no hope left…
Remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic's restaurant.
Remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic's restaurant.
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
When you think there's no hope left…
Remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic's restaurant.
Remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic's restaurant.
Reposted by Dave Blackwell
I used to be friends with someone who wanted to borrow some money once. I told them I couldn't help them & they proceeded to tell me what they assumed I had in the bank based on how many books I've published because they read what authors get paid. You have read wrong & made terrible assumptions.
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I used to be friends with someone who wanted to borrow some money once. I told them I couldn't help them & they proceeded to tell me what they assumed I had in the bank based on how many books I've published because they read what authors get paid. You have read wrong & made terrible assumptions.
Reposted by Dave Blackwell
Anyway, here's a nice mundane social media post. My favorite directors!
Guillermo del Toro
James Gunn
Demián Rugna
Sam Raimi
John Carpenter
Mike Flanagan
Osgood Perkins
Jordan Peele
Edgar Wright
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon Ho
Rian Johnson
David Fincher
Guillermo del Toro
James Gunn
Demián Rugna
Sam Raimi
John Carpenter
Mike Flanagan
Osgood Perkins
Jordan Peele
Edgar Wright
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon Ho
Rian Johnson
David Fincher
November 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Anyway, here's a nice mundane social media post. My favorite directors!
Guillermo del Toro
James Gunn
Demián Rugna
Sam Raimi
John Carpenter
Mike Flanagan
Osgood Perkins
Jordan Peele
Edgar Wright
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon Ho
Rian Johnson
David Fincher
Guillermo del Toro
James Gunn
Demián Rugna
Sam Raimi
John Carpenter
Mike Flanagan
Osgood Perkins
Jordan Peele
Edgar Wright
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon Ho
Rian Johnson
David Fincher
I’m deaf. The world is… well, ridiculous. Come laugh with me (or at me) as I survive clueless questions, awkward moments, and pure comedy gold.
books2read.com/FOBD
books2read.com/FOBD
November 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’m deaf. The world is… well, ridiculous. Come laugh with me (or at me) as I survive clueless questions, awkward moments, and pure comedy gold.
books2read.com/FOBD
books2read.com/FOBD
November 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Reposted by Dave Blackwell
I'm taking the day off from "being a better person" to punch a fuckin Nazi.
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm taking the day off from "being a better person" to punch a fuckin Nazi.
I think my garage is ripping me off. Is $400 for a Tesla exhaust pipe overpriced?
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I think my garage is ripping me off. Is $400 for a Tesla exhaust pipe overpriced?
My girlfriend gave me a hand job with Vaseline.
I came three times trying to wash that shit off.
I came three times trying to wash that shit off.
October 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My girlfriend gave me a hand job with Vaseline.
I came three times trying to wash that shit off.
I came three times trying to wash that shit off.
2019 Covid Outbreak
2023 Sleeping Sickness Outbreak
2024 Just when people thought it was over, the worst was yet to come.
"The Hospital" is Coming on 1st December 2025.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horror #books #writing
2023 Sleeping Sickness Outbreak
2024 Just when people thought it was over, the worst was yet to come.
"The Hospital" is Coming on 1st December 2025.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horror #books #writing
Available now at your favorite digital store!
The Hospital by Dave Blackwell
books2read.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
2019 Covid Outbreak
2023 Sleeping Sickness Outbreak
2024 Just when people thought it was over, the worst was yet to come.
"The Hospital" is Coming on 1st December 2025.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horror #books #writing
2023 Sleeping Sickness Outbreak
2024 Just when people thought it was over, the worst was yet to come.
"The Hospital" is Coming on 1st December 2025.
books2read.com/thehospital
#horror #books #writing
Reposted by Dave Blackwell
Well, this is what #Reagan really said about #tariffs, #free_trade, #fair_trade;
#TrumpisWrong
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
#TrumpisWrong
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Well, this is what #Reagan really said about #tariffs, #free_trade, #fair_trade;
#TrumpisWrong
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
#TrumpisWrong
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Pre-order your copy.
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
October 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Pre-order your copy.
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed. But their hope is short-lived.
The pandemic was only the beginning.
books2read.com/thehospital
Dave touches on this in his follow-up vibes, but let's amp it: COVID hits, everyone slaps on masks like it's fashion week for surgeons. Suddenly, your lip-reading game's downgraded from HD to potato quality.
October 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Dave touches on this in his follow-up vibes, but let's amp it: COVID hits, everyone slaps on masks like it's fashion week for surgeons. Suddenly, your lip-reading game's downgraded from HD to potato quality.
So, this guy emails me, all excited, offering me some free audiobooks.
I’m like, “Buddy, I’ve told you twice I’m profoundly deaf—unless these books come with a side of miraculous hearing, I’m not your target audience!”
People......
#deafawareness #books
I’m like, “Buddy, I’ve told you twice I’m profoundly deaf—unless these books come with a side of miraculous hearing, I’m not your target audience!”
People......
#deafawareness #books
October 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
So, this guy emails me, all excited, offering me some free audiobooks.
I’m like, “Buddy, I’ve told you twice I’m profoundly deaf—unless these books come with a side of miraculous hearing, I’m not your target audience!”
People......
#deafawareness #books
I’m like, “Buddy, I’ve told you twice I’m profoundly deaf—unless these books come with a side of miraculous hearing, I’m not your target audience!”
People......
#deafawareness #books