T. W. Crone
@twcrone.bsky.social
T.W. Crone (he/him) is an Army Ranger combat veteran who works as a software developer in North Carolina. In Spring 2023, he was bitten by the writing bug while taking a course with the Redbud Writing Project. He writes alien and supernatural fiction.
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T. W. Crone
@twcrone.bsky.social
· Sep 24
My new job literally helps to enforce the Rule of Law! LexisNexis provides search features around documents used by lawyers to defend and prosecute their cases.
My short story "Echo" is an honorable mention for the Q4 "Writers of the Future" contest. writersofthefuture.com
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November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My short story "Echo" is an honorable mention for the Q4 "Writers of the Future" contest. writersofthefuture.com
“Come with me to see the day and the life of…” someone who has no clue what it’s like to have a regular job like the rest of us wage slaves. So tired of seeing these idiots in their twenties telling us how little they actually do on a daily basis.
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“Come with me to see the day and the life of…” someone who has no clue what it’s like to have a regular job like the rest of us wage slaves. So tired of seeing these idiots in their twenties telling us how little they actually do on a daily basis.
For any newer horror writers, I started reading “Save The Cat! Writes Horror” this afternoon and really enjoying it.
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For any newer horror writers, I started reading “Save The Cat! Writes Horror” this afternoon and really enjoying it.
Just discovered "Goblincore." Wow.
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Just discovered "Goblincore." Wow.
I'm attending Graham for Maine's event, “Special Supporter Briefing on Recent Polling” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/grahamformai...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I'm attending Graham for Maine's event, “Special Supporter Briefing on Recent Polling” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/grahamformai...
I need to say this somewhere... this is the dumbest video and it's right in line with all the other BS people post on LinkedIn. And what is up with that dude's beret? You can't fit your beret on your head, and I'm supposed to take work advice from you?
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Everyone keeps preaching “balance.” ☕
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November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I need to say this somewhere... this is the dumbest video and it's right in line with all the other BS people post on LinkedIn. And what is up with that dude's beret? You can't fit your beret on your head, and I'm supposed to take work advice from you?
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This is an absolutely wonderful horror story by @joncarrollthomas.bsky.social reach out because he only has a few copies left in his second printing.
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This is an absolutely wonderful horror story by @joncarrollthomas.bsky.social reach out because he only has a few copies left in his second printing.
I finished @limealicious.bsky.social 's Blood Standard last night, and it was a great novel! To mix it up, I'm trying to read a romance novel now. We shall see how far I get.
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I finished @limealicious.bsky.social 's Blood Standard last night, and it was a great novel! To mix it up, I'm trying to read a romance novel now. We shall see how far I get.
Trump is such a small man.
November 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Trump is such a small man.
I wrote a short story, "No Tongue Please," for the Gotham short story class I'm in right now, and although I enjoyed writing it, I'm not thinking it will land with most folk. That's okay. Someday, I'll get it and write something amazing. Now, I'm just working on my million garbage words.
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I wrote a short story, "No Tongue Please," for the Gotham short story class I'm in right now, and although I enjoyed writing it, I'm not thinking it will land with most folk. That's okay. Someday, I'll get it and write something amazing. Now, I'm just working on my million garbage words.
Taking Short Story II from Gotham led by Tom Cooper. Some wonderful writing. And then there’s mine. But I’m hoping some of the talent rubs off on me.
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Taking Short Story II from Gotham led by Tom Cooper. Some wonderful writing. And then there’s mine. But I’m hoping some of the talent rubs off on me.
I find reading one book at a time problematic. I’m a slow reader so in order to get exposure to all the authors I’m interested in I can’t just read one book to completion before starting another.
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I find reading one book at a time problematic. I’m a slow reader so in order to get exposure to all the authors I’m interested in I can’t just read one book to completion before starting another.
Chapter 10 of Blood Standard was so great.
October 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Chapter 10 of Blood Standard was so great.
I've been spending more time beating out some story ideas than actually writing them. After getting some advice on outlining and picking up K.M. Weiland's latest book on "Structuring Your Novel," I'm trying out her suggestions on smaller stories to see how it feels.
October 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I've been spending more time beating out some story ideas than actually writing them. After getting some advice on outlining and picking up K.M. Weiland's latest book on "Structuring Your Novel," I'm trying out her suggestions on smaller stories to see how it feels.
Sounds like I'm late to the game and need to get on "Tiptoe" real fast or lose any hope at being a fan of contemporary dark fiction.
October 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Sounds like I'm late to the game and need to get on "Tiptoe" real fast or lose any hope at being a fan of contemporary dark fiction.
Holy shit! Someone followed me back I didn’t expect.
October 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Holy shit! Someone followed me back I didn’t expect.
It doesn't matter how bad I am at it; I'm going to keep writing and torturing anyone who will read my garbage.
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It doesn't matter how bad I am at it; I'm going to keep writing and torturing anyone who will read my garbage.
I just found @lairdbarron.bsky.social and read "Old Virginia." It feels like a Die Hard moment. "Now I have a machine gun. Ho, Ho, Ho."
October 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I just found @lairdbarron.bsky.social and read "Old Virginia." It feels like a Die Hard moment. "Now I have a machine gun. Ho, Ho, Ho."
Three days until the Gotham Short Story Fiction II class begins!!!
September 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Three days until the Gotham Short Story Fiction II class begins!!!
My new job literally helps to enforce the Rule of Law! LexisNexis provides search features around documents used by lawyers to defend and prosecute their cases.
September 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
My new job literally helps to enforce the Rule of Law! LexisNexis provides search features around documents used by lawyers to defend and prosecute their cases.
I'm revising a couple short stories based on some more organized beats. Gotham Short Story class II with Tom Cooper in one week!
September 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I'm revising a couple short stories based on some more organized beats. Gotham Short Story class II with Tom Cooper in one week!
Also reading this book on self-editing and although it repeats some stuff I’ve read before, it adds from the perspective of editing. The big helper is emphasizing RUE, Resist the Urge to Explain. Another way of saying show don’t tell.
August 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Also reading this book on self-editing and although it repeats some stuff I’ve read before, it adds from the perspective of editing. The big helper is emphasizing RUE, Resist the Urge to Explain. Another way of saying show don’t tell.
Also started reading The Exorcist, Nevermore and Red Shirts. The last by @scalzi.com is quite fun thus far. The other two are quite different books but interesting.
August 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Also started reading The Exorcist, Nevermore and Red Shirts. The last by @scalzi.com is quite fun thus far. The other two are quite different books but interesting.
I got to ask @rdansky.bsky.social questions about writing fiction and RPG world building last night on his first Patreon call for his top fanboys and girls. It was awesome and I learned sooo much!
August 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I got to ask @rdansky.bsky.social questions about writing fiction and RPG world building last night on his first Patreon call for his top fanboys and girls. It was awesome and I learned sooo much!
I wish I could make it!
A reminder for local folks - the party is Wednesday night! I know it's a school night, but play hooky Thursday! YOLO! Leeeeroy Jenkins!
*ahem*
Sorry, just got a little excited there.
*ahem*
Sorry, just got a little excited there.
August 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I wish I could make it!