Terry Estep
@terryestep.bsky.social
Gay (He/Him). Video-game addict. Newspaper drone. Social Justice Beastmaster. Atheist. Feminist. Obsessed with Nightwing's butt.
YOU CAN SCREAM is a decent thriller. It's not easy jumping into a series in progress, but Rebecca Zanetti did a good job of establishing characters and their history. Laurel's half-sister would make Hannibal Lecter mutter "That bitch is crazy." I might have to read the early #books at some point.
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
YOU CAN SCREAM is a decent thriller. It's not easy jumping into a series in progress, but Rebecca Zanetti did a good job of establishing characters and their history. Laurel's half-sister would make Hannibal Lecter mutter "That bitch is crazy." I might have to read the early #books at some point.
It took forever to get my first Ancient Seed in my current Stardew Valley run, but my Ancient Fruit Wine empire is starting to come together. I love that exponential growth of one plant to two to four to eight to eventually taking over Ginger Island. #gaming #NintendoSwitch
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It took forever to get my first Ancient Seed in my current Stardew Valley run, but my Ancient Fruit Wine empire is starting to come together. I love that exponential growth of one plant to two to four to eight to eventually taking over Ginger Island. #gaming #NintendoSwitch
Firestarter was my first King novel, a battered movie tie-in paperback I borrowed from my aunt that she later gave to me. I still have it.
December 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Firestarter was my first King novel, a battered movie tie-in paperback I borrowed from my aunt that she later gave to me. I still have it.
I finished reading Dick Francis' COMEBACK, my 1991 pick for the #MyNovelLife reading challenge. This was a good little mystery. I had no idea there were so many ways to murder horses. This is the second Francis novel I've read, and I think I'm becoming a fan. #books
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I finished reading Dick Francis' COMEBACK, my 1991 pick for the #MyNovelLife reading challenge. This was a good little mystery. I had no idea there were so many ways to murder horses. This is the second Francis novel I've read, and I think I'm becoming a fan. #books
I didn't have trinkets unlocked at the start of the desert festival, so Alex wasn’t selling Magic Hair Gel. I had to run back to the cave to unlock them. When I got back to the desert, Alex had it in his stall. Whew. #gaming #StardewValley
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I didn't have trinkets unlocked at the start of the desert festival, so Alex wasn’t selling Magic Hair Gel. I had to run back to the cave to unlock them. When I got back to the desert, Alex had it in his stall. Whew. #gaming #StardewValley
Oh, man. I love those Crestwood House books. Our library had a bunch and I read them multiple times. A couple years back I made alternate iTunes library art for the Universal Monsters movies and modeled them after those books.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Oh, man. I love those Crestwood House books. Our library had a bunch and I read them multiple times. A couple years back I made alternate iTunes library art for the Universal Monsters movies and modeled them after those books.
Nelson DeMille's "The Gold Coast" was my 1990 pick for the #MyNovelLife reading challenge. I liked it a lot. It's sad and nostalgic for a way of life that's disappearing, but still has room for optimism. "The Great Gatsby meets The Godfather," indeed. #books
November 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Nelson DeMille's "The Gold Coast" was my 1990 pick for the #MyNovelLife reading challenge. I liked it a lot. It's sad and nostalgic for a way of life that's disappearing, but still has room for optimism. "The Great Gatsby meets The Godfather," indeed. #books
I didn't expect Iida Turpeinen's "Beasts of the Sea" to knock me on my ass and make me want to cry, but here we are. It's a moving history of Steller's sea cow, a creature that was hunted to extinction within thirty years of its discovery, and how its bones carry its legacy. #books
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I didn't expect Iida Turpeinen's "Beasts of the Sea" to knock me on my ass and make me want to cry, but here we are. It's a moving history of Steller's sea cow, a creature that was hunted to extinction within thirty years of its discovery, and how its bones carry its legacy. #books
Starting my re-read of “Frankenstein,” the version loaded up with Bernie Wrightson’s gorgeous illustrations and an introduction by Stephen King. This has been my preferred edition since high school. Looking forward to the new movie, too. #books
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Starting my re-read of “Frankenstein,” the version loaded up with Bernie Wrightson’s gorgeous illustrations and an introduction by Stephen King. This has been my preferred edition since high school. Looking forward to the new movie, too. #books
Sometimes you need some Lovecraftian "What the hell did I just read?" storytelling, and Drew Huff's "My Name Isn't Paul" qualifies. Wasp-like creatures mimic humans, but bloody hijinks ensue when it's time for the self-loathing narrator to breed. Bonus points for being set in West Virginia. #books
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Sometimes you need some Lovecraftian "What the hell did I just read?" storytelling, and Drew Huff's "My Name Isn't Paul" qualifies. Wasp-like creatures mimic humans, but bloody hijinks ensue when it's time for the self-loathing narrator to breed. Bonus points for being set in West Virginia. #books
I’m reading John Scalzi’s “The Shattering Peace.” I’m not sure what the Consu aliens are supposed to look like, but I always picture the Garthim from “The Dark Crystal.” Those things scared the piss out of me as a child. #books
October 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I’m reading John Scalzi’s “The Shattering Peace.” I’m not sure what the Consu aliens are supposed to look like, but I always picture the Garthim from “The Dark Crystal.” Those things scared the piss out of me as a child. #books
Vacation mode is active. My sister wanted to try Stardew Valley multiplayer, so I set up a farm for us to play periodically. We went with the Four Corners map. She has the left side and I took the right. #gaming #NintendoSwitch
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September 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Vacation mode is active. My sister wanted to try Stardew Valley multiplayer, so I set up a farm for us to play periodically. We went with the Four Corners map. She has the left side and I took the right. #gaming #NintendoSwitch
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It's 9/25, which means I'm starting my shift with "9 to 5," as is the way of my people.
September 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's 9/25, which means I'm starting my shift with "9 to 5," as is the way of my people.
Seeing Casablanca on the big screen with an audience was like seeing it for the first time. I even got a little misty-eyed when Rick helps the young couple at the roulette wheel. I also realize I have the build for Sydney Greenstreet cosplay. Now I’m home and can play it again, Sam.
September 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Seeing Casablanca on the big screen with an audience was like seeing it for the first time. I even got a little misty-eyed when Rick helps the young couple at the roulette wheel. I also realize I have the build for Sydney Greenstreet cosplay. Now I’m home and can play it again, Sam.
I think I'm going to take tomorrow off and go out to the mall to see Casablanca on the big screen. I've seen it a hundred times, but I've never seen it with an audience.
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I think I'm going to take tomorrow off and go out to the mall to see Casablanca on the big screen. I've seen it a hundred times, but I've never seen it with an audience.
It’s been ages since I’ve played Skyrim. Trying it as a Wood Elf this time, since I always focus so much on sneaking around and taking things down with arrows. #gaming
September 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s been ages since I’ve played Skyrim. Trying it as a Wood Elf this time, since I always focus so much on sneaking around and taking things down with arrows. #gaming
My unholy trinity of Watermill Classics paperbacks from the 1980s is now complete. I love 'em, and I'll probably read all three in October. #books
September 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My unholy trinity of Watermill Classics paperbacks from the 1980s is now complete. I love 'em, and I'll probably read all three in October. #books
"So, you've decided to lick the boots of a fascist and now people are refusing to go to your theme parks. I bet that feels bad, and it should. You don't stop bullies by giving into them. You fight them. I should know."
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"So, you've decided to lick the boots of a fascist and now people are refusing to go to your theme parks. I bet that feels bad, and it should. You don't stop bullies by giving into them. You fight them. I should know."
Kazuo Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day" knocked me on my ass. What a sad, tragic story about a man married to his job and ideals and missing out on the possibilities of a richer life. I'm glad I chose that for the #MyNovelLife challenge. Up next for 1990 is Nelson DeMille's "Gold Coast." #books
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Kazuo Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day" knocked me on my ass. What a sad, tragic story about a man married to his job and ideals and missing out on the possibilities of a richer life. I'm glad I chose that for the #MyNovelLife challenge. Up next for 1990 is Nelson DeMille's "Gold Coast." #books
The Watermill Classics paperback of “Frankenstein” arrived while I was at work. “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is on its way. These are shelf trophies for nostalgia’s sake, but I do plan to work my way through the trilogy for spooky season in October. #books
September 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Watermill Classics paperback of “Frankenstein” arrived while I was at work. “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is on its way. These are shelf trophies for nostalgia’s sake, but I do plan to work my way through the trilogy for spooky season in October. #books
I finished Philip Fracassi's "The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre." My full review will come closer to the publication date, but it has a lot of fun for slasher fans. Good cast of characters, some memorable kills, and a tough Final Girl in her 70s? What's not to like? #books
September 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I finished Philip Fracassi's "The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre." My full review will come closer to the publication date, but it has a lot of fun for slasher fans. Good cast of characters, some memorable kills, and a tough Final Girl in her 70s? What's not to like? #books
First Chapter had a sidewalk sale today, and I’m pretty sure every Clive Cussler novel known to man was out there. I bought a paperback of “Raise the Titanic!” and hardcover of “Sahara” for a whopping total of $1.56. If I had the shelf space, I would’ve bought all of them. #books
September 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
First Chapter had a sidewalk sale today, and I’m pretty sure every Clive Cussler novel known to man was out there. I bought a paperback of “Raise the Titanic!” and hardcover of “Sahara” for a whopping total of $1.56. If I had the shelf space, I would’ve bought all of them. #books
Frank Herbert’s “Children of Dune” is on sale for $2, so my digital set is complete. I’ll pay full price for some new releases, but generally I put any ebooks I want on a wish list and wait for a price drop. It was a looooooooong wait for this one. Heh. #books
August 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Frank Herbert’s “Children of Dune” is on sale for $2, so my digital set is complete. I’ll pay full price for some new releases, but generally I put any ebooks I want on a wish list and wait for a price drop. It was a looooooooong wait for this one. Heh. #books
I’ve described my friend Sam as my Animal Crossing boyfriend since we’d hang out online all the time. Now he’s been upgraded to Stardew Valley husband. It doesn’t really change anything except he moves into my farmhouse and I think I’m legally allowed to call him “babe” in chat. #gaming
August 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I’ve described my friend Sam as my Animal Crossing boyfriend since we’d hang out online all the time. Now he’s been upgraded to Stardew Valley husband. It doesn’t really change anything except he moves into my farmhouse and I think I’m legally allowed to call him “babe” in chat. #gaming