Sadrian Brown
@sadrianbrown.bsky.social
1st time Author of high #fantasy adventure. (Coming sometime when I can finish it). Father, Husband, good guy. Music nut (wave/metal), panic attack connoisseur #amwriting he/him
To my friends, acquaintances, and general book and fantasy-loving nerds on the autism spectrum, the news today out of the US that Trump has equated paracetamol use to autism is a tragedy. It has made me angry, sad, panicked and utterly baffled.
I hate Trump and the pseudo-science-believing RFK. 😢
I hate Trump and the pseudo-science-believing RFK. 😢
September 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
To my friends, acquaintances, and general book and fantasy-loving nerds on the autism spectrum, the news today out of the US that Trump has equated paracetamol use to autism is a tragedy. It has made me angry, sad, panicked and utterly baffled.
I hate Trump and the pseudo-science-believing RFK. 😢
I hate Trump and the pseudo-science-believing RFK. 😢
Just found this was released earlier this week. Has been on repeat since. The Bauhaus-esque guitar and vocals, the 80's era Cure bass with immaculate real drums make this modern goth par excellence. I'm obsessed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Xq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Xq...
AFI - Behind The Clock (Official Video)
YouTube video by AFI AFIREINSIDE
www.youtube.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Just found this was released earlier this week. Has been on repeat since. The Bauhaus-esque guitar and vocals, the 80's era Cure bass with immaculate real drums make this modern goth par excellence. I'm obsessed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Xq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Xq...
Well, it's done. Doesn't it look absolutely gorgeous? Took my time with it as I didn't want it to end, but end it did.
Now life returns to it's crushing anxiety...
Now life returns to it's crushing anxiety...
August 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Well, it's done. Doesn't it look absolutely gorgeous? Took my time with it as I didn't want it to end, but end it did.
Now life returns to it's crushing anxiety...
Now life returns to it's crushing anxiety...
Doing my Lord of the Rings Lego, watching Andor whilst sipping tea from my Dungeons and Dragons mug. Daughter walks in and calls me a nerd! The utter nerve of her!! Never been so offended by a comment before!
It's "geek", sweetheart. Geek. Sheesh...
It's "geek", sweetheart. Geek. Sheesh...
July 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Doing my Lord of the Rings Lego, watching Andor whilst sipping tea from my Dungeons and Dragons mug. Daughter walks in and calls me a nerd! The utter nerve of her!! Never been so offended by a comment before!
It's "geek", sweetheart. Geek. Sheesh...
It's "geek", sweetheart. Geek. Sheesh...
Meanwhile, I've spent the last few days building this whilst watching the three extended #LordoftheRings films. Holy damn those films are still perfection and the set is insanely magnificent.
July 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Meanwhile, I've spent the last few days building this whilst watching the three extended #LordoftheRings films. Holy damn those films are still perfection and the set is insanely magnificent.
It was my last day of work Monday (I'm now unemployed 😢)
I found a gift card for @readingsbooks.bsky.social that my team sent me (cue lots of tears)...then promptly spent it.
My tbr thanks you, my lovely team.
I found a gift card for @readingsbooks.bsky.social that my team sent me (cue lots of tears)...then promptly spent it.
My tbr thanks you, my lovely team.
July 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It was my last day of work Monday (I'm now unemployed 😢)
I found a gift card for @readingsbooks.bsky.social that my team sent me (cue lots of tears)...then promptly spent it.
My tbr thanks you, my lovely team.
I found a gift card for @readingsbooks.bsky.social that my team sent me (cue lots of tears)...then promptly spent it.
My tbr thanks you, my lovely team.
Very up and down month. Was made redundant at work and got this as a gift. Goddamn I'm going through the emotions like a freaking rollercoaster!
Going to take some time off to do this, finish my first book and watch the extended LotR films. #legolotr
Going to take some time off to do this, finish my first book and watch the extended LotR films. #legolotr
June 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Very up and down month. Was made redundant at work and got this as a gift. Goddamn I'm going through the emotions like a freaking rollercoaster!
Going to take some time off to do this, finish my first book and watch the extended LotR films. #legolotr
Going to take some time off to do this, finish my first book and watch the extended LotR films. #legolotr
Totally sad news. Love Nitzer Ebb and name then along with CabVolt for getting me into darker electro industrial and EBM. Saw NE in a small bar in Collingwood about 15 years back. Just brilliant and Douglas was in fine form. Vale
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Douglas McCarthy, frontman with industrial group Nitzer Ebb, dies aged 58
No cause of death given for influential electronic body music vocalist whose punchy, declarative style found fans across both rock and dance
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Totally sad news. Love Nitzer Ebb and name then along with CabVolt for getting me into darker electro industrial and EBM. Saw NE in a small bar in Collingwood about 15 years back. Just brilliant and Douglas was in fine form. Vale
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
My god. What a desperately horrible person J.K. Rowling is.
I'm forever glad I never really got into Harry Potter. I could never accept my hard earned going to someone bristling with such hatred.
I'm forever glad I never really got into Harry Potter. I could never accept my hard earned going to someone bristling with such hatred.
June 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
My god. What a desperately horrible person J.K. Rowling is.
I'm forever glad I never really got into Harry Potter. I could never accept my hard earned going to someone bristling with such hatred.
I'm forever glad I never really got into Harry Potter. I could never accept my hard earned going to someone bristling with such hatred.
Was told by my daughter that cassettes are making a comeback. She thought it was retro cool.
After telling her to get off my lawn, I regaled her with stories of forever-lost tapes chewed up by unforgiving players and patiently waiting for songs on the radio. She yawned and went to bed. She'll learn.
After telling her to get off my lawn, I regaled her with stories of forever-lost tapes chewed up by unforgiving players and patiently waiting for songs on the radio. She yawned and went to bed. She'll learn.
May 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Was told by my daughter that cassettes are making a comeback. She thought it was retro cool.
After telling her to get off my lawn, I regaled her with stories of forever-lost tapes chewed up by unforgiving players and patiently waiting for songs on the radio. She yawned and went to bed. She'll learn.
After telling her to get off my lawn, I regaled her with stories of forever-lost tapes chewed up by unforgiving players and patiently waiting for songs on the radio. She yawned and went to bed. She'll learn.
For World Goth Day - Back when I ran a goth nightclub in Newcastle, NSW, this was the wrap-up song - the final song of the night. Every time I hear it now I think of those Necropolis days and smile.
youtu.be/wsOHvP1XnRg?...
youtu.be/wsOHvP1XnRg?...
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SiouxsieBansheesVEVO
youtu.be
May 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
For World Goth Day - Back when I ran a goth nightclub in Newcastle, NSW, this was the wrap-up song - the final song of the night. Every time I hear it now I think of those Necropolis days and smile.
youtu.be/wsOHvP1XnRg?...
youtu.be/wsOHvP1XnRg?...
My writing process in a gif 😂
May 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
My writing process in a gif 😂
Nope, could not get into this year's Eurovision. apart from the political shadow over it, the songs were just bland, uninspiring and universally boring. No guitars? Not even a slightly heavy track? Seriously?! Boo!
Nil points *in campy French accent*
Nil points *in campy French accent*
May 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Nope, could not get into this year's Eurovision. apart from the political shadow over it, the songs were just bland, uninspiring and universally boring. No guitars? Not even a slightly heavy track? Seriously?! Boo!
Nil points *in campy French accent*
Nil points *in campy French accent*
Also great to meet @misterkristoff.bsky.social and chat all things EOTV. Walked away chuffed, but neglected to ask the question I wanted to ask - what music does he listen to when writing - then compare notes on the best tunes!
Loved to hear your thoughts there Jay - and thanks for the photo!
Loved to hear your thoughts there Jay - and thanks for the photo!
May 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Also great to meet @misterkristoff.bsky.social and chat all things EOTV. Walked away chuffed, but neglected to ask the question I wanted to ask - what music does he listen to when writing - then compare notes on the best tunes!
Loved to hear your thoughts there Jay - and thanks for the photo!
Loved to hear your thoughts there Jay - and thanks for the photo!
Had a great time listening to @amiekaufman.bsky.social and Megan Spooner chat about Lady's Knight - great insights into working collaboratively, queer fiction and injecting humour into a story. Also managed to get my little mitts on a signed copy of the book! Woo!
May 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Had a great time listening to @amiekaufman.bsky.social and Megan Spooner chat about Lady's Knight - great insights into working collaboratively, queer fiction and injecting humour into a story. Also managed to get my little mitts on a signed copy of the book! Woo!
A late birthday present from my daughter.
Gandalf and Gollum Fugglers!
Aren't they gorgeous?!
Gandalf and Gollum Fugglers!
Aren't they gorgeous?!
May 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A late birthday present from my daughter.
Gandalf and Gollum Fugglers!
Aren't they gorgeous?!
Gandalf and Gollum Fugglers!
Aren't they gorgeous?!
Today's panic attack is brought to you by the good people at Woolworths Supermarkets...err sorry guys.
It's all good, though. Managed to take a live shot inside my head at the time:
It's all good, though. Managed to take a live shot inside my head at the time:
a statue of a man is sitting on a hole in the ground
Alt: a statue of a man is sitting on a hole in the ground
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April 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Today's panic attack is brought to you by the good people at Woolworths Supermarkets...err sorry guys.
It's all good, though. Managed to take a live shot inside my head at the time:
It's all good, though. Managed to take a live shot inside my head at the time:
25k cut so far from book 1. I really did Tolkein-ise some descriptions, and though the cuts have been a bit savage, they have enhanced the story wonderfully.
Yes, probably should've done it sooner, but...
Yes, probably should've done it sooner, but...
a man in a suit stands in front of a painting with the words such is life below him
ALT: a man in a suit stands in front of a painting with the words such is life below him
media.tenor.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
25k cut so far from book 1. I really did Tolkein-ise some descriptions, and though the cuts have been a bit savage, they have enhanced the story wonderfully.
Yes, probably should've done it sooner, but...
Yes, probably should've done it sooner, but...
Ugh! Today was a tough one. Anxiety is kicking me around like a beachball, so only managed to shave about 100 words off the manuscript. Writers group tomorrow, so hopefully can focus properly for that...
Until then, night all. 🌛
Until then, night all. 🌛
April 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Ugh! Today was a tough one. Anxiety is kicking me around like a beachball, so only managed to shave about 100 words off the manuscript. Writers group tomorrow, so hopefully can focus properly for that...
Until then, night all. 🌛
Until then, night all. 🌛
So here is where things are: What once was a 175k-word manuscript is now to become a 120k-word one.
So far, I'm 10k in and looking good.
Book 1 (tentatively titled The White Stag) won't lose any of its epicness, but I'll have to go less on the Tolkein-esque descriptions! #amwritiing
So far, I'm 10k in and looking good.
Book 1 (tentatively titled The White Stag) won't lose any of its epicness, but I'll have to go less on the Tolkein-esque descriptions! #amwritiing
a south park character says i 'll do it in front of a sign that says south park
ALT: a south park character says i 'll do it in front of a sign that says south park
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March 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
So here is where things are: What once was a 175k-word manuscript is now to become a 120k-word one.
So far, I'm 10k in and looking good.
Book 1 (tentatively titled The White Stag) won't lose any of its epicness, but I'll have to go less on the Tolkein-esque descriptions! #amwritiing
So far, I'm 10k in and looking good.
Book 1 (tentatively titled The White Stag) won't lose any of its epicness, but I'll have to go less on the Tolkein-esque descriptions! #amwritiing
Repost with a movie you know all the words to.
Best. Movie. Ever. (...and the less said about that awful remake last year, the better)
Best. Movie. Ever. (...and the less said about that awful remake last year, the better)
March 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Repost with a movie you know all the words to.
Best. Movie. Ever. (...and the less said about that awful remake last year, the better)
Best. Movie. Ever. (...and the less said about that awful remake last year, the better)
So, the new RPG I'm playing is #MorkBorg, and it is bloody (literally) amazing. Nice fodder for some grimdark ideas festering away for my second trilogy - or something else...
March 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
So, the new RPG I'm playing is #MorkBorg, and it is bloody (literally) amazing. Nice fodder for some grimdark ideas festering away for my second trilogy - or something else...
Clunes was amazing. Had a chance to practice my epic fantasy pitch with @alexadsett.bsky.social at the Author Pitching Do's and Don'ts workshop.
I was so nervous I think I did more don'ts than do's!! Yikes. 🤣
But I received some amazing advice from Alex. Thank you!!!
I was so nervous I think I did more don'ts than do's!! Yikes. 🤣
But I received some amazing advice from Alex. Thank you!!!
a man says i was a little stressed
ALT: a man says i was a little stressed
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March 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Clunes was amazing. Had a chance to practice my epic fantasy pitch with @alexadsett.bsky.social at the Author Pitching Do's and Don'ts workshop.
I was so nervous I think I did more don'ts than do's!! Yikes. 🤣
But I received some amazing advice from Alex. Thank you!!!
I was so nervous I think I did more don'ts than do's!! Yikes. 🤣
But I received some amazing advice from Alex. Thank you!!!
Listening to @firecatz.bsky.social speak about her writing process and the presence of the personal story in fantastical worlds...such a great talk. The story of her court appearance was especially brilliant! Thanks Isobelle! Looking forward to absorbing Comes The Night.
March 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Listening to @firecatz.bsky.social speak about her writing process and the presence of the personal story in fantastical worlds...such a great talk. The story of her court appearance was especially brilliant! Thanks Isobelle! Looking forward to absorbing Comes The Night.
I mean...it's close...!
March 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I mean...it's close...!