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James Lynch
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Writer and artist of science-fiction/fantasy novels and comic books.
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I got depression

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James Lynch @jamesblynch.bsky.social · 7d
The Doctor isn’t making house calls this Christmas, but Damon King is.

It’s Christmas Eve and Lucky Norwood is stuck working. Her holiday plans change when a stranger appears and shows her what her employer is really planning by moving operations off of Earth.

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The Rings of Mars: A Story of Christmastime
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So there was garbage pickup today, even though it's a federal holiday, but no mail. Considering how badly they fucked up delivery yesterday, I'd really like to get some resolution sooner than later.
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

From "Special Inspector EP09"

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No burgers in any of my WIPs, but this one mentions fries, which are a companion piece to burgers.
She looked over his lunch, now spread across his lap and the dash. “That’s not all you got though, is it?” “I’m really uncomfortable talking about this. I really don’t like people commenting on my food.” She shifted in her seat and leaned closer. “What’s in the little paper bag, though?” “French fries.” They locked eyes. Neither blinked. “And don’t go telling me they’re not authentically French-y, I do not care.” “No, they are.” She leaned back. “The Belgians tried to claim them but they’re a whole country of liars.” “Cool. My lunch has set off an international incident.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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We’re just innocent men
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Only 3 weeks left until The Makers comes out! a YA scifi thriller. Pre-order so you don’t forget! (Link in comments)

The Makers determine who becomes a Target for elimination. But you have to kill in order to stay alive.

#newrelease #skybooks #scifibooks #yabooks #assassins
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.

(Here's the opening of The Rings of Mars)
Chapter 1 On December the twenty-fourth, at a small café in Londontown, Lucky Norwood stood in line. A line that did not seem particularly interested in shortening itself, regardless of how many seconds she watched tick away on the clock affixed to the wall behind the counter, just between the two animated display boards that never seemed to show off the shop’s full menu at once. Dressed professionally, with a peacoat that looked to have not seen too many winters, the low morning sunlight drifting through the front windows gave a glow to the golden curls that spilled from atop her head. Just ahead of her was a man, by all appearances a few years older than her, shabbily clothed. His outermost layer was a heavy winter coat, a few sizes too large for him, with a fur-trimmed hood. He was a tall man, though that probably couldn’t be helped. Between him and the counter there were several people, standing in as best of a single file line as they could manage, given their pre-caffeinated state in the early hour. Finally, it was the man’s turn to order. Hesitantly, he stepped towards the counter; the large fellow behind the register gave him a nod. “Do you have any suspended coffees?” the man asked. The barista gave his head a solemn shake. “Nah, sorry mate.” “Ah, alright, thanks anyway.”
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I have this weird thing where I want to be treated with basic levels of human decency and get upset when that doesn't happen.
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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USPS didn't bring me my paycheck (even though it's in Informed Delivery) but did bring back a package I'd sent out on Friday. There's no "return to sender" label or anything, so I have to assume several people at USPS don't know the difference between the "to" and "from" blocks on a shipping label.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
jamesblynch.bsky.social
Everyone should like me at least as much as I like them, and in many cases, significantly more.
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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My working theory is that there have been like 280 Chiitans and every time they make a video they need to get a new one. Like Timmy from "Ask Mr. Lizard" on Dinosaurs.
chiitan.love Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 3d
I love to skate.

滑るの大好きですっ☆
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

From "Training Knight"

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Trainer’s eyebrow cocked. He held out a hand, palm side up, towards Phan. “Give me your hand.” She did as instructed, holding out her arm. Trainer took hold of her wrist and ran the stone across her fingertip before releasing her. He held the stone to the light. Where Phan touched it, it shimmered a slight greenish color. He presented it to the old man. “This should be blue.” “It’s fine. As long as it’s not red, you’ll be okay. Pink probably isn’t great, either.” “Can you just go now?” asked the clerk. “Is there a reason you’re so eager to get rid of me?” Trainer asked. “Yes. You’re clearly a cop.” “He’s not,” said the old man. “I’m not,” said Trainer. “Well you’ve got cop energy. And the local governors don’t like cops.” “Governors? You mean the gangs.” “Same thing around here. But if they see you’re here, they’ll probably kill you.” “They won’t succeed,” Trainer said. “Unless you’ve got an army backing you up, I wouldn’t risk it.” Trainer looked the stone over once more. “I suppose I don’t have that.” He looked to Phan. “Come on. There’s nothing else for us here.” “Okay.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

From "Training Knight"

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Lizz entered the cargo bay, still carrying her data pad. She noticed the other cadets huddled around one of the tables, excitedly whispering to one another. “What’s going on?” She approached the table. Jase gave her a very self-satisfied grin. “Xank found this data slip.” “I didn’t find it. You did. Why are you trying to blame me?” “Well, whatever, you decrypted it.” “What is it?” asked Lizz. “And why are you being so weird about it?” “We didn’t want anyone to hear,” said Jase. “Hear what? And anyone who? Trainer left the ship almost an hour ago.” “He did?” Barzan asked. “Yeah. Didn’t he tell you?” “He did not,” said Xank. “Well, whatever. What’s up with this data slip?” “It’s Talla’s.” Jase’s grin didn’t fade. It felt unseemly. “Oh, God, there aren’t pictures of her or something on it, are there?” Lizz asked. “No, there…” Jase’s smile finally faded, “actually, we didn’t think to look for that yet.” He looked to Xank. Xank shook his head. “No, but it’s a whole bunch of stuff from when she was undercover,” Jase continued. “That can’t be real,” said Lizz. “What do you mean?” “That stuff would be highly encrypted. Not even Xank could break it.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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To go from having a sliver of hope last week — FINALLY — to this. Primary the fuck out of all these assholes.

Also, you can stop sending me 20+ requests for money a day. You’re not getting a goddamn dime.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Look up
popcorn ceiling
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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If anyone's looking for Christmas gift ideas for me (I'd take this, or Omega Supreme).
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Whichever high profile Dem announces a primary challenge to Schumer first has the advantage.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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This one might be too deep a cut
Mamdani sign but it's Hats For Clowns
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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gregpak.net
Tim Kaine is a chump who believes Republican promises.

Call him and yell at him if he's your senator.

Phone numbers here: www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/offi...
bluevirginia.bsky.social Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1d
Sen. Tim Kaine statement "on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care"
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Statement by Sen. Tim Kaine on "funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care"
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
jamesblynch.bsky.social
Mamdani sign but it's the opening bars from Method Man by the Wu-Tang Clan
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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I might be having too much fun with this.
Mamdani sign but it's the opening bars of "Hit 'Em Up"
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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If you have a Dem senator and you're seeing this right now, CALL THEM RIGHT NOW and tell them NO. If you don't know anyone who would be affected by this, call them for my friend Lisa. She cannot afford insurance without ACA subsidies and without health insurance I'm terrified she will die.
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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jules.su
Call them:

Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542

Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224

King (ME)
202 224-5344

Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324

Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152

Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521

Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841

Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451

Masto (NV)
202 224-3542

Warner (VA)
202 224-2023

Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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gregpak.net
Find your senators at reps.fyi or call 202-224-3121
graphic in the mamdani font/colors saying: CALL YOUR SENATORS and TELL THEM NO SHUTDOWN DEAL WITHOUT ACA FUNDING 202-224-3121
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The longer I look at this "Spock" figurine, the more I see wrong with it.
A figurine of Spock that is a confusing mess of sculpted/painted details from the TOS and movie era uniforms, and some that don't match either.
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Mamdani sign but it's the opening monologue form Star Trek
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM