Stephen Van Doren
@svandoren.bsky.social
🇵🇸 ACAB
Leftist, voice actor/narrator (National Library Service)
he/him | quite queer
www.youtube.com/@vocalClassics
Leftist, voice actor/narrator (National Library Service)
he/him | quite queer
www.youtube.com/@vocalClassics
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Stephen Van Doren
@svandoren.bsky.social
· Nov 14
It's amazing what time does. It grays the face but needn't dim the brightness of our eyes. My first and last photos of my dear sweet Cahir.
Looking at these two photos next to each other brings enormous love and pride to my heart. He was the most amazing companion.
Looking at these two photos next to each other brings enormous love and pride to my heart. He was the most amazing companion.
Narrating the Zhuangzi for the National Library Service, definitely the most complex a d difficult narration I've ever attempted. Need a lot of digital assistance to get all the info in front of my face.
February 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Narrating the Zhuangzi for the National Library Service, definitely the most complex a d difficult narration I've ever attempted. Need a lot of digital assistance to get all the info in front of my face.
The hell did I see walking around Denver this morning?
February 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The hell did I see walking around Denver this morning?
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It's the weekend, which means it's time for @svandoren.bsky.social to guide you through a fantasy world where democratic governments use their power to curbstomp fascists
NOW AVAILABLE: CHAPTER 17 PART 1 OF THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT AUDIOBOOK
The Klingon Aristocracy makes a gambit for the crucial neutral world of Kobax III. Wescott matches their bet, and raises.
The Klingon Aristocracy makes a gambit for the crucial neutral world of Kobax III. Wescott matches their bet, and raises.
Chapter 17: Triumph and Tragedy, Part 1 by The Edge of Midnight
"The Parachute Officer – a young human woman – met the Ambassador at the steps. She was a little better turned out than our marines, but not by much; her rifle barrel was charred black at the end, and...
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February 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It's the weekend, which means it's time for @svandoren.bsky.social to guide you through a fantasy world where democratic governments use their power to curbstomp fascists
Oh boy.
Perhaps my tone needs adjustment.
Perhaps my tone needs adjustment.
December 28, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Oh boy.
Perhaps my tone needs adjustment.
Perhaps my tone needs adjustment.
Saw a pair of what I like to call Flying Terries out on our walk this morning.
Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
December 25, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Saw a pair of what I like to call Flying Terries out on our walk this morning.
Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
Y'all really need to stop using grok (and all the other ai image generators), ignorance of the ecological and sociological harm isn't reasonable anymore.
December 21, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Y'all really need to stop using grok (and all the other ai image generators), ignorance of the ecological and sociological harm isn't reasonable anymore.
While it is criminal that we've not got a Season 6 in our near future for Star Trek Lower Decks, @mikemcmahan.bsky.social gave us, with Season 5, the most wonderful love letter to the Star Trek I could have imagined.
This finale was gorgeous. 🖖
This finale was gorgeous. 🖖
December 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
While it is criminal that we've not got a Season 6 in our near future for Star Trek Lower Decks, @mikemcmahan.bsky.social gave us, with Season 5, the most wonderful love letter to the Star Trek I could have imagined.
This finale was gorgeous. 🖖
This finale was gorgeous. 🖖
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As a new Federation government grasps with the consequences of social and constitutional reform, the Klingon Empire enters a new, dangerous phase of political violence.
PART ONE OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE AUDIOBOOK IS AVAILABLE NOW
PART ONE OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE AUDIOBOOK IS AVAILABLE NOW
Chapter 16: You Say You Want A Revolution, Part 1 by The Edge of Midnight
“Mister Wescott look and see,Is there a reform in your bill for me?I been waiting a long, long time.Since I cast that vote of mine!”- Please Mister Wescott, 2263.
As a new Federation government gras...
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December 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM
As a new Federation government grasps with the consequences of social and constitutional reform, the Klingon Empire enters a new, dangerous phase of political violence.
PART ONE OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE AUDIOBOOK IS AVAILABLE NOW
PART ONE OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE AUDIOBOOK IS AVAILABLE NOW
Time to enjoy a favorite of mine, cracking open an old bald. Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Time to enjoy a favorite of mine, cracking open an old bald. Cc @telthetrekkie.bsky.social
If you're not aware (because I took March through now off from projects), the @eomproject.bsky.social audiobook is back in production and episodes are fast catching up with the written word.
Great #StarTrek storytelling and world building here, don't miss out!
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Great #StarTrek storytelling and world building here, don't miss out!
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The Edge of Midnight • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters
A Narrative of the Federation-Klingon Cold War (2256-2293). A Star Trek Fan Project documenting 40 years of Galactic political and social history. Spanning nearly 40 years of Interstellar History, The...
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December 8, 2024 at 6:59 PM
If you're not aware (because I took March through now off from projects), the @eomproject.bsky.social audiobook is back in production and episodes are fast catching up with the written word.
Great #StarTrek storytelling and world building here, don't miss out!
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/edg...
Great #StarTrek storytelling and world building here, don't miss out!
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/edg...
In general, I think we overdid it with the "anyone can write a book" encouragement. We need to over-correct and make writing a musty, arcane thing again. Robes. Dust. Quills. Cantankerous & unstable tower-dwellers.
Artists.
Artists.
December 7, 2024 at 10:57 PM
In general, I think we overdid it with the "anyone can write a book" encouragement. We need to over-correct and make writing a musty, arcane thing again. Robes. Dust. Quills. Cantankerous & unstable tower-dwellers.
Artists.
Artists.
the "Gates of Hades" should rhyme.
December 5, 2024 at 8:51 PM
the "Gates of Hades" should rhyme.
December 4, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Love researching how to pronounce the Klingon names of economic features. Fortunately this chapter only includes "gagh'ghlH pa'rup" half a dozen times.
December 3, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Love researching how to pronounce the Klingon names of economic features. Fortunately this chapter only includes "gagh'ghlH pa'rup" half a dozen times.
Ever had an otherwise decent, lovely book be ruined by the author's note at the end? I hadn't until today.
December 2, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Ever had an otherwise decent, lovely book be ruined by the author's note at the end? I hadn't until today.
Get to narrate a Guillermo del Toro series next at the Library, and couldn't be more thrilled.
December 2, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Get to narrate a Guillermo del Toro series next at the Library, and couldn't be more thrilled.
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Big day for people who can only tolerate my scribblings when @svandoren.bsky.social reads them with the authority of an Anthony Beevor book
Over Acamar, a total war is imminent. Everyone - Klingon, Starfleet and Politican - is willing to risk everything to ensure victory. Only one person will actually take the risk, however, and push the quadrant that much closer to disaster.
CHAPTER 15:1 OF THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT AUDIOBOOK IS OUT NOW
CHAPTER 15:1 OF THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT AUDIOBOOK IS OUT NOW
Chapter 15: Five Minutes to Midnight (1) by The Edge of Midnight
"I think I've had all the fill of Armageddon for one lifetime." - Sairose Fitzpatrick.
Over Acamar, a total war is imminent. Everyone - Klingon, Starfleet and Politican - is willing to risk everythin...
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December 1, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Big day for people who can only tolerate my scribblings when @svandoren.bsky.social reads them with the authority of an Anthony Beevor book
Christ, @eomproject.bsky.social, you call this ONE chapter? It's an endurance sport with you, obviously.
Anyway, one down (and being processed); three (!) to go. Thanks to everyone who has pestered him (or me) about the audiobook's status.
Anyway, one down (and being processed); three (!) to go. Thanks to everyone who has pestered him (or me) about the audiobook's status.
November 30, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Christ, @eomproject.bsky.social, you call this ONE chapter? It's an endurance sport with you, obviously.
Anyway, one down (and being processed); three (!) to go. Thanks to everyone who has pestered him (or me) about the audiobook's status.
Anyway, one down (and being processed); three (!) to go. Thanks to everyone who has pestered him (or me) about the audiobook's status.
Sagan is a winter snow baby. Caught him catching snowflakes on his big warm tongue. #dogsofbluesky
November 28, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Sagan is a winter snow baby. Caught him catching snowflakes on his big warm tongue. #dogsofbluesky
I mark 45 years in this life today, and I'll admit, this was my real birthday present. Sagan is a very different personality from Cahir, but I've already determined if he asked me to, I would do truly unfathomable things.
Look at dose eyes.....daaaaaaawwww
#dogsofbluesky
Look at dose eyes.....daaaaaaawwww
#dogsofbluesky
November 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM
I mark 45 years in this life today, and I'll admit, this was my real birthday present. Sagan is a very different personality from Cahir, but I've already determined if he asked me to, I would do truly unfathomable things.
Look at dose eyes.....daaaaaaawwww
#dogsofbluesky
Look at dose eyes.....daaaaaaawwww
#dogsofbluesky
Sagan is just so picturesque. #dogsofbluesky
November 23, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Sagan is just so picturesque. #dogsofbluesky
Meet Sagan. #dogsofbluesky
I just came home from the shelter with this beautiful guy. He keeps licking the tears of joy off my face.
I just came home from the shelter with this beautiful guy. He keeps licking the tears of joy off my face.
November 22, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Meet Sagan. #dogsofbluesky
I just came home from the shelter with this beautiful guy. He keeps licking the tears of joy off my face.
I just came home from the shelter with this beautiful guy. He keeps licking the tears of joy off my face.
I'm in the middle of narrating the novelization (!) of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and must say it really has some very amusing bits. Recommend it to any fans of the original film, for sure. Recently written, so it's been, erm, narratively enhanced through hindsight.
November 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
I'm in the middle of narrating the novelization (!) of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and must say it really has some very amusing bits. Recommend it to any fans of the original film, for sure. Recently written, so it's been, erm, narratively enhanced through hindsight.
Well I guess I'm the only one, but, while I was impressed with the tech of the output, the stubborn insistence of all Star Trek properties looking to ~1964 (or Section 31) for all their source material to regurgitate for our distended bellies may finally be turning me off to Trek.
November 20, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Well I guess I'm the only one, but, while I was impressed with the tech of the output, the stubborn insistence of all Star Trek properties looking to ~1964 (or Section 31) for all their source material to regurgitate for our distended bellies may finally be turning me off to Trek.
So, because my heart yearns for connection, I've begun browsing the nearest shelter, and I've come across this beauty, who has been there for almost a month, and it just boggles the mind.
She's a Catahoula Leopard Hound, a breed I'd never heard of. Might have to meet her next week. #DogsOfBlueSky
She's a Catahoula Leopard Hound, a breed I'd never heard of. Might have to meet her next week. #DogsOfBlueSky
November 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM
So, because my heart yearns for connection, I've begun browsing the nearest shelter, and I've come across this beauty, who has been there for almost a month, and it just boggles the mind.
She's a Catahoula Leopard Hound, a breed I'd never heard of. Might have to meet her next week. #DogsOfBlueSky
She's a Catahoula Leopard Hound, a breed I'd never heard of. Might have to meet her next week. #DogsOfBlueSky