James McCann Books
@james-mccann-books.bsky.social
Author, Game Master, and Digital Studio Library Clerk. My hobbies include 3D printing, learning to code, Blender, and bird watching.
Budding game designer.
Budding game designer.
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A shout out to everyone else who loves what they do but still would rather not go to work today.
I see you. We are one.
I see you. We are one.
December 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A shout out to everyone else who loves what they do but still would rather not go to work today.
I see you. We are one.
I see you. We are one.
My animation and 3D modelling are improving.
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
My animation and 3D modelling are improving.
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
I know I'm the old guy at work each time, at the end of a busy day, when someone says, "We did it!" and when I sing this song not one coworker has ever heard it before.
youtu.be/bJzF8_df1R8?...
#libraries #library #70s #80s #genX
youtu.be/bJzF8_df1R8?...
#libraries #library #70s #80s #genX
Laverne & Shirley Opening Theme Song With Lyrics(Best Version On Youtube)
YouTube video by Lennie72
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November 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I know I'm the old guy at work each time, at the end of a busy day, when someone says, "We did it!" and when I sing this song not one coworker has ever heard it before.
youtu.be/bJzF8_df1R8?...
#libraries #library #70s #80s #genX
youtu.be/bJzF8_df1R8?...
#libraries #library #70s #80s #genX
Reposted by James McCann Books
Join the official Blender Survey 2025!
Let's get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together. 🧡
www.blender.org/news/blender... #b3d #DevFund
Let's get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together. 🧡
www.blender.org/news/blender... #b3d #DevFund
www.blender.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join the official Blender Survey 2025!
Let's get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together. 🧡
www.blender.org/news/blender... #b3d #DevFund
Let's get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together. 🧡
www.blender.org/news/blender... #b3d #DevFund
October 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This scene from #tedlasso encapsulates how I've been feeling most of my life.
My therapist recently stated, "Opinions have nothing to do with you. You keep being you."
So, I #ponder on Ted's words, "be curious" and I keep working towards my #goals.
#LifeAdvice #LifeHack
youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg?...
My therapist recently stated, "Opinions have nothing to do with you. You keep being you."
So, I #ponder on Ted's words, "be curious" and I keep working towards my #goals.
#LifeAdvice #LifeHack
youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg?...
Ted Lasso. Dart Game
YouTube video by Why You Laughing ?
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This scene from #tedlasso encapsulates how I've been feeling most of my life.
My therapist recently stated, "Opinions have nothing to do with you. You keep being you."
So, I #ponder on Ted's words, "be curious" and I keep working towards my #goals.
#LifeAdvice #LifeHack
youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg?...
My therapist recently stated, "Opinions have nothing to do with you. You keep being you."
So, I #ponder on Ted's words, "be curious" and I keep working towards my #goals.
#LifeAdvice #LifeHack
youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg?...
October 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I redid the #xwing design to make it (hopefully) more #3Dprinter friendly. We'll see if it prints tomorrow.
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
September 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I redid the #xwing design to make it (hopefully) more #3Dprinter friendly. We'll see if it prints tomorrow.
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
One of my projects for 2025 has been to remaster the podcast series I did with @leefodi.bsky.social back in 2009. So far, I have a handful of episodes finished.
Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. See comments 4 more.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aut...
#authorlife #podcast #books #canlit #kidlit
Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. See comments 4 more.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aut...
#authorlife #podcast #books #canlit #kidlit
Authors Like Us
A podcast about everything you didn't want to know about the authors you love.
www.podomatic.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
One of my projects for 2025 has been to remaster the podcast series I did with @leefodi.bsky.social back in 2009. So far, I have a handful of episodes finished.
Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. See comments 4 more.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aut...
#authorlife #podcast #books #canlit #kidlit
Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. See comments 4 more.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aut...
#authorlife #podcast #books #canlit #kidlit
Here are my unsolicited opinions on #CanadaPost.
It's not up to the workers to figure out how to make Canada Post viable. That's management 's failings and if it's this bad they should be fired and replaced.
#Canada #CanPoli
It's not up to the workers to figure out how to make Canada Post viable. That's management 's failings and if it's this bad they should be fired and replaced.
#Canada #CanPoli
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Here are my unsolicited opinions on #CanadaPost.
It's not up to the workers to figure out how to make Canada Post viable. That's management 's failings and if it's this bad they should be fired and replaced.
#Canada #CanPoli
It's not up to the workers to figure out how to make Canada Post viable. That's management 's failings and if it's this bad they should be fired and replaced.
#Canada #CanPoli
I have some pretty strong opinions on how plumbing in your home should work.
No experience, zero education, but I've done my own research.
Hire me for your next home reno or emergency project.
#DontTrustTheExperts
No experience, zero education, but I've done my own research.
Hire me for your next home reno or emergency project.
#DontTrustTheExperts
September 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I have some pretty strong opinions on how plumbing in your home should work.
No experience, zero education, but I've done my own research.
Hire me for your next home reno or emergency project.
#DontTrustTheExperts
No experience, zero education, but I've done my own research.
Hire me for your next home reno or emergency project.
#DontTrustTheExperts
It figures that on the same day they figure out the cause of #autism the only only ones who would believe it get #raptured.
There's not even any point to being a speculative author anymore.
#PSA #itsnotacetaminophen
There's not even any point to being a speculative author anymore.
#PSA #itsnotacetaminophen
September 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It figures that on the same day they figure out the cause of #autism the only only ones who would believe it get #raptured.
There's not even any point to being a speculative author anymore.
#PSA #itsnotacetaminophen
There's not even any point to being a speculative author anymore.
#PSA #itsnotacetaminophen
A random, unrelated note to overshare for no reason at all.
When I was ten I had a splenectomy due to stage 3 cancer. Since then, I have only been able to take #acetaminophen (I was able to say the word in one go!) and I do not have #autism.
Also, as a #PSA, don't inject bleach if you get COVID.
When I was ten I had a splenectomy due to stage 3 cancer. Since then, I have only been able to take #acetaminophen (I was able to say the word in one go!) and I do not have #autism.
Also, as a #PSA, don't inject bleach if you get COVID.
September 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A random, unrelated note to overshare for no reason at all.
When I was ten I had a splenectomy due to stage 3 cancer. Since then, I have only been able to take #acetaminophen (I was able to say the word in one go!) and I do not have #autism.
Also, as a #PSA, don't inject bleach if you get COVID.
When I was ten I had a splenectomy due to stage 3 cancer. Since then, I have only been able to take #acetaminophen (I was able to say the word in one go!) and I do not have #autism.
Also, as a #PSA, don't inject bleach if you get COVID.
A shout out to #libraries and #libraryworkers (it's not just librarians on public service).
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
September 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A shout out to #libraries and #libraryworkers (it's not just librarians on public service).
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
In a world that's literally designed to keep you angry and engaged in strife, let's take time each day to wreck the #algorithms by lifting one another up.
#LifeHack #SpreadJoy #BeAngryLater
#LifeHack #SpreadJoy #BeAngryLater
September 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In a world that's literally designed to keep you angry and engaged in strife, let's take time each day to wreck the #algorithms by lifting one another up.
#LifeHack #SpreadJoy #BeAngryLater
#LifeHack #SpreadJoy #BeAngryLater
My ten-year old self imagined this creature.
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
My ten-year old self imagined this creature.
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
We should all find such #joy when we encounter a puddle perfect for leaping into.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We should all find such #joy when we encounter a puddle perfect for leaping into.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
This test render is coming along nicely. Character reacts to both the puddle in the background and the grass he's walking on. Eyes, eye lids and mouth all move realistically and the walk cycle looks natural.
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
September 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This test render is coming along nicely. Character reacts to both the puddle in the background and the grass he's walking on. Eyes, eye lids and mouth all move realistically and the walk cycle looks natural.
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
September 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
September 7, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
Norma Charles was soft spoken, yet she had words that resonated change within all who listened. She gave me one of my first speaking gigs. She welcomed me when I joined CWILL and worked with me when I was president of CWILL. She will be missed. #canlit #author
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In Memoriam: Norma Charles
It is with heavy hearts that CWILL shares that Norma Charles, one of our longest serving and most cherished members, passed away on August 19 after an illness. Norma was a talented author and an in…
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August 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Norma Charles was soft spoken, yet she had words that resonated change within all who listened. She gave me one of my first speaking gigs. She welcomed me when I joined CWILL and worked with me when I was president of CWILL. She will be missed. #canlit #author
cwillbc.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/i...
cwillbc.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/i...
Not sure of his name yet, but here are two versions of the bouncer to the Outpost.
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
August 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Not sure of his name yet, but here are two versions of the bouncer to the Outpost.
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination