Fizzy
@fizzy1.bsky.social
Also known as Faust.
Writing and books and video games and anime and movies and all other fun things.
Author of "Hannah and Gregory" and "Fowl Blade"
https://linktr.ee/jcfaust
Writing and books and video games and anime and movies and all other fun things.
Author of "Hannah and Gregory" and "Fowl Blade"
https://linktr.ee/jcfaust
Latest read by @cblansdell.bsky.social! Specifically I listened to the audiobook.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Latest read by @cblansdell.bsky.social! Specifically I listened to the audiobook.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
It's nearly 2:30am, and I'm giving up on trying to sleep. I'll just go through Thursday in a state of delirium. I'm with you for today, #5amwritersclub. Best of luck to you all.
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
It's nearly 2:30am, and I'm giving up on trying to sleep. I'll just go through Thursday in a state of delirium. I'm with you for today, #5amwritersclub. Best of luck to you all.
Intermediate phase of my new WIP's map 🧐
I imagine the curly rock formation in the middleish to be the spikes of a GIGANTIC snake that's been sleeping beneath the surface for hundreds of years, and that the red "sand" is its shed skin.
I imagine the curly rock formation in the middleish to be the spikes of a GIGANTIC snake that's been sleeping beneath the surface for hundreds of years, and that the red "sand" is its shed skin.
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Intermediate phase of my new WIP's map 🧐
I imagine the curly rock formation in the middleish to be the spikes of a GIGANTIC snake that's been sleeping beneath the surface for hundreds of years, and that the red "sand" is its shed skin.
I imagine the curly rock formation in the middleish to be the spikes of a GIGANTIC snake that's been sleeping beneath the surface for hundreds of years, and that the red "sand" is its shed skin.
Fowl Blade's first review is out!
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Fowl Blade's first review is out!
Something that's been missing from my writing life is high fantasy. Fowl Blade has some elements, but I've been depriving myself of writing super flashy magic systems, cool weapons with cool names, and epic larger-than-life battles.
Fixing that now ⌨️✌️
Fixing that now ⌨️✌️
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Something that's been missing from my writing life is high fantasy. Fowl Blade has some elements, but I've been depriving myself of writing super flashy magic systems, cool weapons with cool names, and epic larger-than-life battles.
Fixing that now ⌨️✌️
Fixing that now ⌨️✌️
On a whim, I started reading the Claymore manga because it's been on a radar for a while, and oh my god I am completely in love with this series.
Has clear and heavy Berserk inspiration but also a strong identity of its own. The characters, art style, world, action - everything is just🔥
Has clear and heavy Berserk inspiration but also a strong identity of its own. The characters, art style, world, action - everything is just🔥
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
On a whim, I started reading the Claymore manga because it's been on a radar for a while, and oh my god I am completely in love with this series.
Has clear and heavy Berserk inspiration but also a strong identity of its own. The characters, art style, world, action - everything is just🔥
Has clear and heavy Berserk inspiration but also a strong identity of its own. The characters, art style, world, action - everything is just🔥
Happy Halloween!
I have had no battery for a WHILE now and feel a little scummy for doing this after being absent so long, buuuut
I have TWO Halloween-themed books out! One is a brisk, whimsical novella, and the other is a deeply emotional adventure featuring magic and chickens
I have had no battery for a WHILE now and feel a little scummy for doing this after being absent so long, buuuut
I have TWO Halloween-themed books out! One is a brisk, whimsical novella, and the other is a deeply emotional adventure featuring magic and chickens
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Happy Halloween!
I have had no battery for a WHILE now and feel a little scummy for doing this after being absent so long, buuuut
I have TWO Halloween-themed books out! One is a brisk, whimsical novella, and the other is a deeply emotional adventure featuring magic and chickens
I have had no battery for a WHILE now and feel a little scummy for doing this after being absent so long, buuuut
I have TWO Halloween-themed books out! One is a brisk, whimsical novella, and the other is a deeply emotional adventure featuring magic and chickens
88. Gen V Season 2
The opening was a little ehhh (granted they had an extremely difficulty situation to navigate) and that there are a few moments of narrative/structural convenience, but the core of what this season is is really good I think
Also I didn't realize Hamlish Linklater was here too lmao
The opening was a little ehhh (granted they had an extremely difficulty situation to navigate) and that there are a few moments of narrative/structural convenience, but the core of what this season is is really good I think
Also I didn't realize Hamlish Linklater was here too lmao
October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
88. Gen V Season 2
The opening was a little ehhh (granted they had an extremely difficulty situation to navigate) and that there are a few moments of narrative/structural convenience, but the core of what this season is is really good I think
Also I didn't realize Hamlish Linklater was here too lmao
The opening was a little ehhh (granted they had an extremely difficulty situation to navigate) and that there are a few moments of narrative/structural convenience, but the core of what this season is is really good I think
Also I didn't realize Hamlish Linklater was here too lmao
87. Midnight Mass
Really, really good! I'm sure everything writing and direction-wise has already been talked about in places much more suited to nuanced analysis, so I'll use my remaining space to say Hamish Linklater is a generational talent. Just phenomenal acting with so much range.
Really, really good! I'm sure everything writing and direction-wise has already been talked about in places much more suited to nuanced analysis, so I'll use my remaining space to say Hamish Linklater is a generational talent. Just phenomenal acting with so much range.
October 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
87. Midnight Mass
Really, really good! I'm sure everything writing and direction-wise has already been talked about in places much more suited to nuanced analysis, so I'll use my remaining space to say Hamish Linklater is a generational talent. Just phenomenal acting with so much range.
Really, really good! I'm sure everything writing and direction-wise has already been talked about in places much more suited to nuanced analysis, so I'll use my remaining space to say Hamish Linklater is a generational talent. Just phenomenal acting with so much range.
86. Wolf Creek Season 2
I watched S1 a while back and thought it was mediocre and forgot about the 2nd. Coming back to it, it's better than S1. Has BIG sagging middle syndrome, which is unfortunate since there's only 6 episodes lol. Starts very strong, ends decently.
The movies are still better.
I watched S1 a while back and thought it was mediocre and forgot about the 2nd. Coming back to it, it's better than S1. Has BIG sagging middle syndrome, which is unfortunate since there's only 6 episodes lol. Starts very strong, ends decently.
The movies are still better.
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
86. Wolf Creek Season 2
I watched S1 a while back and thought it was mediocre and forgot about the 2nd. Coming back to it, it's better than S1. Has BIG sagging middle syndrome, which is unfortunate since there's only 6 episodes lol. Starts very strong, ends decently.
The movies are still better.
I watched S1 a while back and thought it was mediocre and forgot about the 2nd. Coming back to it, it's better than S1. Has BIG sagging middle syndrome, which is unfortunate since there's only 6 episodes lol. Starts very strong, ends decently.
The movies are still better.
85. When a Stranger Calls (2006)
First watched this when I was 7, in a dark garage with my older sister and stepsister, and it was the most terrifying experience of my life
Watching it last night, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it held up! Takes a little suspension of disbelief but really fun
First watched this when I was 7, in a dark garage with my older sister and stepsister, and it was the most terrifying experience of my life
Watching it last night, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it held up! Takes a little suspension of disbelief but really fun
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
85. When a Stranger Calls (2006)
First watched this when I was 7, in a dark garage with my older sister and stepsister, and it was the most terrifying experience of my life
Watching it last night, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it held up! Takes a little suspension of disbelief but really fun
First watched this when I was 7, in a dark garage with my older sister and stepsister, and it was the most terrifying experience of my life
Watching it last night, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it held up! Takes a little suspension of disbelief but really fun
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 21: Scary movie/TV show recs
Movie: I'm a big fan of the Wolf Creek movies (tho 1 and 2 feel very different, not in a bad way), and thought the show was just okay.
Show: All of us Are Dead is one of the best pieces of zombie media I've ever seen.
Movie: I'm a big fan of the Wolf Creek movies (tho 1 and 2 feel very different, not in a bad way), and thought the show was just okay.
Show: All of us Are Dead is one of the best pieces of zombie media I've ever seen.
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 21: Scary movie/TV show recs
Movie: I'm a big fan of the Wolf Creek movies (tho 1 and 2 feel very different, not in a bad way), and thought the show was just okay.
Show: All of us Are Dead is one of the best pieces of zombie media I've ever seen.
Movie: I'm a big fan of the Wolf Creek movies (tho 1 and 2 feel very different, not in a bad way), and thought the show was just okay.
Show: All of us Are Dead is one of the best pieces of zombie media I've ever seen.
83. [uhhhh realizing I've left this thread to fester] 83. Jurassic Park, the novel version
It's actually not even funny how much better this is than the movie. I liked the movie, but this is better and more realized in literally EVERY single way.
It's actually not even funny how much better this is than the movie. I liked the movie, but this is better and more realized in literally EVERY single way.
October 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
83. [uhhhh realizing I've left this thread to fester] 83. Jurassic Park, the novel version
It's actually not even funny how much better this is than the movie. I liked the movie, but this is better and more realized in literally EVERY single way.
It's actually not even funny how much better this is than the movie. I liked the movie, but this is better and more realized in literally EVERY single way.
The zoomer in me had a random but strong compulsion to create this
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The zoomer in me had a random but strong compulsion to create this
My book is out!
When Grandma disappears, ten-year-old Alex goes searching and stumbles into a new world, one that is a dangerous magical reflection of her own. Giant talking chickens, hungry night creatures, a tyrannical rooster, and a dark witch wait for her on the other side.
When Grandma disappears, ten-year-old Alex goes searching and stumbles into a new world, one that is a dangerous magical reflection of her own. Giant talking chickens, hungry night creatures, a tyrannical rooster, and a dark witch wait for her on the other side.
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My book is out!
When Grandma disappears, ten-year-old Alex goes searching and stumbles into a new world, one that is a dangerous magical reflection of her own. Giant talking chickens, hungry night creatures, a tyrannical rooster, and a dark witch wait for her on the other side.
When Grandma disappears, ten-year-old Alex goes searching and stumbles into a new world, one that is a dangerous magical reflection of her own. Giant talking chickens, hungry night creatures, a tyrannical rooster, and a dark witch wait for her on the other side.
Fowl Blade releases in a single digit number of hours. Before that wall goes down, I want to thank everyone who's engaged with this process in any way, in any capacity, and made it feel seen. This story means so much to me, and more than anything else, I want to share it with the world.
October 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Fowl Blade releases in a single digit number of hours. Before that wall goes down, I want to thank everyone who's engaged with this process in any way, in any capacity, and made it feel seen. This story means so much to me, and more than anything else, I want to share it with the world.
This is the final day that we'll ever exist in a world without Fowl Blade.
It's been real, everyone.
It's been real, everyone.
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This is the final day that we'll ever exist in a world without Fowl Blade.
It's been real, everyone.
It's been real, everyone.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 16: Tricks and/or treats
A certain devious shapeshifting fox plays a few tricks on the flock. He knows how to get under their skin and divert attention where he needs it.
As for treats, the gang enjoys a tea break partway through the journey.
A certain devious shapeshifting fox plays a few tricks on the flock. He knows how to get under their skin and divert attention where he needs it.
As for treats, the gang enjoys a tea break partway through the journey.
October 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 16: Tricks and/or treats
A certain devious shapeshifting fox plays a few tricks on the flock. He knows how to get under their skin and divert attention where he needs it.
As for treats, the gang enjoys a tea break partway through the journey.
A certain devious shapeshifting fox plays a few tricks on the flock. He knows how to get under their skin and divert attention where he needs it.
As for treats, the gang enjoys a tea break partway through the journey.
I had to share this art of Alex from Fowl Blade 🥹🥹🥹
drawn by Miriam Yvette
drawn by Miriam Yvette
October 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I had to share this art of Alex from Fowl Blade 🥹🥹🥹
drawn by Miriam Yvette
drawn by Miriam Yvette
FIVE! Henrietta is a Silkie! They're like living stuffed animals. Henrietta is the mom of the friend group. She fights with a spear and sometimes a shield, and she's ever the resourceful one.
October 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
FIVE! Henrietta is a Silkie! They're like living stuffed animals. Henrietta is the mom of the friend group. She fights with a spear and sometimes a shield, and she's ever the resourceful one.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 15: What would your character wear to a Halloween Ball?
Alex would go as Alice from Alice in Wonderland! If you plan on reading Fowl Blade, remember this. Little Easter Egg.
Alex would go as Alice from Alice in Wonderland! If you plan on reading Fowl Blade, remember this. Little Easter Egg.
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 15: What would your character wear to a Halloween Ball?
Alex would go as Alice from Alice in Wonderland! If you plan on reading Fowl Blade, remember this. Little Easter Egg.
Alex would go as Alice from Alice in Wonderland! If you plan on reading Fowl Blade, remember this. Little Easter Egg.
FOUR! Spot! This kindhearted, fun-loving, ditzy Polish Hen is named after a hen I had back when I first started writing Fowl Blade! (pic of Polish hen not mine; stolen from Reddit.) She uses a magic wand, is scared of cats, and has an eye for fashion 💅
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
FOUR! Spot! This kindhearted, fun-loving, ditzy Polish Hen is named after a hen I had back when I first started writing Fowl Blade! (pic of Polish hen not mine; stolen from Reddit.) She uses a magic wand, is scared of cats, and has an eye for fashion 💅
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 14: Villain's henchmen
The general of the dark witch's army is Martin of the Spurs, The Dawn Shredder. "He who shouts down the sun. His cry is the call of the night creatures, and each night when he summons them, they come to take what is ours."
The general of the dark witch's army is Martin of the Spurs, The Dawn Shredder. "He who shouts down the sun. His cry is the call of the night creatures, and each night when he summons them, they come to take what is ours."
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober day 14: Villain's henchmen
The general of the dark witch's army is Martin of the Spurs, The Dawn Shredder. "He who shouts down the sun. His cry is the call of the night creatures, and each night when he summons them, they come to take what is ours."
The general of the dark witch's army is Martin of the Spurs, The Dawn Shredder. "He who shouts down the sun. His cry is the call of the night creatures, and each night when he summons them, they come to take what is ours."