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David R Beshears
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Award-winning #author of dozens of #books in #sciencefiction and #fantasy. BSci in Computability and Cognition
#scifi #writer #writingcommunity
#doctorwho #reddwarf #mst3k
author site: www.davidrbeshears.com
publisher site: www.greybeardpublishing.com
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#twain quote #marktwain
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” -- Mark Twain
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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#mst3k quote #tomservo
"We're getting into a weird area here." - Tom Servo (mst3k)
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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#orwell quote #georgeorwell
“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.” – George Orwell
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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#rimmer quote #arnoldjrimmer #reddwarf
"Wrong, wrong, absolutely brimming over with wrongability." -- Arnold J. Rimmer, Red Dwarf
October 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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A weathered general store sits alone on a long-forgotten highway... Strangers gather, all to be welcomed by the Storekeeper. #novella #stageplay #screenplay #novel #ebook #book

Stage play adaptation: scriptmore.com/shop/the-sto...
Novella adaptation: www.amazon.com/dp/B01A38NAA0
The tv pilot screenplay adaptation of The Storekeeper was a finalist in a recent screenwriting competition. The novella adaptation is the recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award and is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover format. The stage play adaptation of The Storekeeper placed finalist in an international stage play competition, and is listed with Scriptmore, an online platform for playwrights, producers, directors, actors, anyone in the world of theater.
October 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Anyone who knows me knows I’m a bit of a #DoctorWho fan. Those following my Bluesky feed also know I’ve been collecting the novelizations of Classic #DrWho. This pic is from back when I added my 100th book, 3mos ago. Well, now up to 113. I’m #reading ‘em in broadcast order, now in #JonPertwee era.
pic of shelf holding 100 classic Doctor Who books
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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#sheldon quote #bigbangtheory #IToldYouSo
‘Under normal circumstances I'd say I told you so. But, as I have told you so with such vehemence and frequency already, the phrase has lost all meaning. Therefore, I will be replacing it with the phrase, “I have informed you thusly”’. – Sheldon Cooper (Big Bang Theory)
October 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Gordon’s Porch #fiction #novella available in paperback, hardcover, large print paperback and #kindle #ebook. #reading #largeprint #books www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJ2L2Y6
"A contemplative look at aging, loss, and the bonds of friendship in a uniquely close-knit community. The author's writing is simple and straightforward, comfortably bringing readers into the tranquil rhythm of Gordon's daily life. A heartfelt look at how love and companionship endure even in the face of loss, old age, and the passage of time. Recommended." -- Readers' Favorite Reviewer
October 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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we've lost one of the good ones. #goodall #janegoodall passes away at 91
side-by-side image of jane goodall... young and senior
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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#orwell quote #georgeorwell #totalitarianism
“Totalitarianism, if not fought against, could triumph anywhere.” -- George Orwell
September 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Finally finished the weeping angel, put her into her place along our fantasy path. #drwho #weepingangel #doctorwho
full size weeping angel
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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#reddwarf quote #rimmer #arnoldjrimmer
Rimmer is saying goodbye… “Look, I'm not much good at big speeches, and I know I haven't always been an easy guy to get on with. And I know that, given the choice, I probably wouldn't have chosen you as friends. But, I just want to say that over the years, I have come to regard you as... people I met.” -- Arnold J Rimmer (Red Dwarf)
September 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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A weathered general store sits alone on a long-forgotten highway... Strangers gather, all to be welcomed by the Storekeeper. #novella #stageplay #novel #ebook #book

Stage play adaptation: scriptmore.com/shop/the-sto...
Novella adaptation: www.amazon.com/dp/B01A38NAA0
The stage play adaptation of The Storekeeper placed finalist in an international stage play competition, and is listed with Scriptmore, an online platform for playwrights, producers, directors, actors, anyone in the world of theater. The novella adaptation is the recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award and is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover format.
September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#drwho quote #doctorwho
Charley: “Yes, but what was that?!” “I shall just find out by using my super Time Lord powers of… looking out the window.” -- Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann)
September 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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holy crap... 1984 much? #orwell #georgeorwell
giant banner of trump hanging on side of government building. Can you say "1984"?
August 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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#pooh quote #winniethepooh #tigger
"The most wonderful thing about Tiggers is, I'm the only one." —Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
August 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#MST3K quote
MST3K Quote Movie: Lost Continent As military / science team hikes to mountain on which the radioactive rocket landed, their native guide turns to leave them. Nolan: “Aren’t you coming with us?” Native Girl (anxious): “Nooo! Sacred mountain taboo! No one ever come back from home of god!” Joel (as Native Girl): “Besides, you guys not see woman in long time.”
August 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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#twain quote #marktwain
"Some people bring joy wherever they go, and some people bring joy whenever they go." - Mark Twain
August 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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#piglet quote #pooh #winniethepooh #winnie
"The things that make me different are the things that make me me." - piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
August 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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We bought our first VCR in 1983, a top-loader from Radio Shack, along with a box of 10 blank tapes. I was working swing shift and I didn’t want to miss the V miniseries. We also bought our first movie on VHS that day: “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” from 1977. You know… for the kids.
Pic of VHS tape: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
August 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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#reddwarf #rimmer #arnoldjrimmer quote
"Call it extreme if you like, but I propose we hit it hard and hit it fast with a major - and I mean major - leaflet campaign." – Arnold J. Rimmer (Red Dwarf)
August 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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“The Caravan” #novella just picked up the Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award. Excerpt from the review by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite. #reading #books #novel full review and info at: www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA8Z3QA
Excerpt from Readers' Favorite Five Stars review: For fans of post-apocalyptic fiction, such as The Walking Dead or Into The Badlands, The Caravan is an absolute must-read. Concisely written and featuring a narrative laced with tension and intrigue, this book keeps you hooked with an irresistible blend of suspense, mystery, and action. Author David R. Beshears shows his mastery of short yet gripping narratives once again with this engrossing story about a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic Earth. The characters are brimming with personality, and their interactions always keep you on the edge. Every conversation is layered and carries weight for the larger plot. I also enjoyed the different character dynamics, especially involving the scenes featuring John, Sandi, Austin, and Bennett. All in all, it's an absorbing survival story. The book can be read in one sitting, so I would recommend it to anyone who loves short stories. -- Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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#twain quote #marktwain
"The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that never happened." - Mark Twain
August 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The Christmas Cave #novella is the latest of my titles to receive the Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award. Excerpt from a very nice review by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite. #reading #books #fantasy #novel and full review at: www.amazon.com/dp/B009POU7ZA
Excerpt from Readers' Favorite Five Stars Review: I really enjoyed reading The Christmas Cave by David R. Beshears. It’s the kind of story that’s easy to get into and hard to put down. I liked that it had a little mystery, a little magic, and a lot of heart. The pacing felt just right, and there was always something to keep me curious. It was sweet without being overly sentimental, and I appreciated how the story focused on family and reconnection. The characters feel authentic, and readers will be able to relate to them. I think both kids and adults could enjoy this book, especially around the holidays. It’s a short, meaningful story with just enough mystery and a touch of magic, but at its core, it’s really about family, strength, and the kind of hope that feels extra special around Christmastime. A simple, comforting story that quietly sticks with you. -- Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
August 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#Twain quote #MarkTwain
"Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life." -- Mark Twain
July 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM