Steve DeGroof
@degroof.bsky.social
Approximately 60% water and 40% organic molecules, arranged in a configuration that is, among other things, capable of describing itself in this manner.
(he/him)
https://ko-fi.com/treelobsters/shop
https://books2read.com/ap/ng21bz/Steve-DeGroof
(he/him)
https://ko-fi.com/treelobsters/shop
https://books2read.com/ap/ng21bz/Steve-DeGroof
Just took a peek outside to check the weather. Cold, light dusting of snow, and 100% chance of deer.
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Just took a peek outside to check the weather. Cold, light dusting of snow, and 100% chance of deer.
You will be visited by three spirits
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
You will be visited by three spirits
Why does Kash Patel always look like he just sharted?
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Why does Kash Patel always look like he just sharted?
Shelby has all the blankets.
December 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Shelby has all the blankets.
#WritersCoffeeClub Dec 2 : What do you dislike as a reader and thus avoid in your own work?
1. Overly convoluted or flowery language where plain language would be more descriptive and concise.
2. Excessive exposition in opening paragraphs.
1. Overly convoluted or flowery language where plain language would be more descriptive and concise.
2. Excessive exposition in opening paragraphs.
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub Dec 2 : What do you dislike as a reader and thus avoid in your own work?
1. Overly convoluted or flowery language where plain language would be more descriptive and concise.
2. Excessive exposition in opening paragraphs.
1. Overly convoluted or flowery language where plain language would be more descriptive and concise.
2. Excessive exposition in opening paragraphs.
#WritersCoffeeClub Dec 1 : From where did the inspiration for your current WIP come?
The inspiration for "Hack" came from a brief exchange between Duncan Jones ( @manmademoon.bsky.social ) and myself.
Since he can't make the movie, I figured I'd take a stab at writing a story.
The inspiration for "Hack" came from a brief exchange between Duncan Jones ( @manmademoon.bsky.social ) and myself.
Since he can't make the movie, I figured I'd take a stab at writing a story.
December 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#WritersCoffeeClub Dec 1 : From where did the inspiration for your current WIP come?
The inspiration for "Hack" came from a brief exchange between Duncan Jones ( @manmademoon.bsky.social ) and myself.
Since he can't make the movie, I figured I'd take a stab at writing a story.
The inspiration for "Hack" came from a brief exchange between Duncan Jones ( @manmademoon.bsky.social ) and myself.
Since he can't make the movie, I figured I'd take a stab at writing a story.
November 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#WritersCoffeeClub Nov 25: What are some tips you can share to avoid 'clunky' phrasing?
Two that come to mind:
1. Have someone read it to you, and judge how it sounds.
2. Read it to someone, and watch their expression.
Two that come to mind:
1. Have someone read it to you, and judge how it sounds.
2. Read it to someone, and watch their expression.
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub Nov 25: What are some tips you can share to avoid 'clunky' phrasing?
Two that come to mind:
1. Have someone read it to you, and judge how it sounds.
2. Read it to someone, and watch their expression.
Two that come to mind:
1. Have someone read it to you, and judge how it sounds.
2. Read it to someone, and watch their expression.
These generation names are starting to get a little weird.
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
These generation names are starting to get a little weird.
@boingboing.net Pretty sure Schumer isn't Senate Majority Leader.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
@boingboing.net Pretty sure Schumer isn't Senate Majority Leader.
Pretty sure that's Sark.
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Pretty sure that's Sark.
#ScribesAndMakers Nov 11: Describe a setting that feels magical without using the word magic.
Here's a fun little scene from "The Talking Machine". Had to split it up for readability and to allow for alt text.
Here's a fun little scene from "The Talking Machine". Had to split it up for readability and to allow for alt text.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#ScribesAndMakers Nov 11: Describe a setting that feels magical without using the word magic.
Here's a fun little scene from "The Talking Machine". Had to split it up for readability and to allow for alt text.
Here's a fun little scene from "The Talking Machine". Had to split it up for readability and to allow for alt text.
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "A Matter of Scale", definitely my favorite.)
(Here's the opening of "A Matter of Scale", definitely my favorite.)
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "A Matter of Scale", definitely my favorite.)
(Here's the opening of "A Matter of Scale", definitely my favorite.)
#ScribesAndMakers Nov 9: Which sound in your environment sparks the most creativity?
Silence. In the absence of sound, my brain tends to generate it's own narrative to fill the void.
Silence. In the absence of sound, my brain tends to generate it's own narrative to fill the void.
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#ScribesAndMakers Nov 9: Which sound in your environment sparks the most creativity?
Silence. In the absence of sound, my brain tends to generate it's own narrative to fill the void.
Silence. In the absence of sound, my brain tends to generate it's own narrative to fill the void.
'I could smell the onions and the mustard'
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
'I could smell the onions and the mustard'
SG-1 Employee: You're back early.
Major Carter: Galaxy's haunted.
SG-1 Employee: What?
Major Carter: (loading M4A1 and stepping back up ramp) Galaxy's haunted.
Major Carter: Galaxy's haunted.
SG-1 Employee: What?
Major Carter: (loading M4A1 and stepping back up ramp) Galaxy's haunted.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
SG-1 Employee: You're back early.
Major Carter: Galaxy's haunted.
SG-1 Employee: What?
Major Carter: (loading M4A1 and stepping back up ramp) Galaxy's haunted.
Major Carter: Galaxy's haunted.
SG-1 Employee: What?
Major Carter: (loading M4A1 and stepping back up ramp) Galaxy's haunted.
But, the murders occur in multiple states, which means either a) she has to hand it over to the FBI or b) I have to rewrite her as an FBI agent.
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
But, the murders occur in multiple states, which means either a) she has to hand it over to the FBI or b) I have to rewrite her as an FBI agent.
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#ScribesAndMakers Oct 27: Write Alt text for this image.
A log mimic waits patiently as an unsuspecting Great Blue Heron perches on its snout.
A log mimic waits patiently as an unsuspecting Great Blue Heron perches on its snout.
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#ScribesAndMakers Oct 27: Write Alt text for this image.
A log mimic waits patiently as an unsuspecting Great Blue Heron perches on its snout.
A log mimic waits patiently as an unsuspecting Great Blue Heron perches on its snout.
#ScribesAndMakers Oct 24: Do you have a favorite pen, pencil, or other writing implement?
Quite the opposite. Here are the two writing implements I'm currently using: An HB pencil and a cheap ballpoint.
Quite the opposite. Here are the two writing implements I'm currently using: An HB pencil and a cheap ballpoint.
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#ScribesAndMakers Oct 24: Do you have a favorite pen, pencil, or other writing implement?
Quite the opposite. Here are the two writing implements I'm currently using: An HB pencil and a cheap ballpoint.
Quite the opposite. Here are the two writing implements I'm currently using: An HB pencil and a cheap ballpoint.
"See? Now it's a little birdie! ... What?"
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"See? Now it's a little birdie! ... What?"
Yesterday's #Ablatonyms word was "splicers". Lots of possible solutions, and only a few dead ends.
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Yesterday's #Ablatonyms word was "splicers". Lots of possible solutions, and only a few dead ends.
I've stopped linking my self-worth to my productivity and started linking it to the weirdest shit I've come up with recently.
October 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I've stopped linking my self-worth to my productivity and started linking it to the weirdest shit I've come up with recently.
A lot of word games are down due to an #aws outage, but you can still play #ablatonyms
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A lot of word games are down due to an #aws outage, but you can still play #ablatonyms
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...
degroof.github.io/ablatonyms.h...