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Josie Sweeney
@westcoastnerd.bsky.social
Writer of Queer Urban Fantasy. I live on the West Coast.
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If you think this is badass, wait until we win.
katforillinois.com/legal
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Playing Coffee Talk and loving it.
I’m making my own game and want this to be a big influence.
August 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Just learned that a dear friend has died. He was one of the goats. Abrasively funny, kind but always honest, and gave the best advice. Even when I didn’t want it.
I will miss you.
July 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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I made a video talking about the accessibility (or rather the inaccessibility) of Twin Peaks in San Francisco.
Also cover the pink triangle a bit since it's Pride.

Happy Pride!
Twin Peaks and Pride 2025
YouTube video by AroAcePhoto
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June 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I'm making more videos to upload to YouTube.
Trying to make videos that focus on public transit walkability. In this video, I focus on my local farmers market and the Video Game Museum, or the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
Walking around and the Oakland Video Game Museum
YouTube video by AroAcePhoto
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June 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I'm starting a travel YouTube channel. This is my first video where I try to visit the Dublin library (the one in California).

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I had a weird trip to Dublin, CA
YouTube video by Sweeney Lens
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May 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m often afraid that I’m giving up on the world. I’ve gone through burnout and a traumatic event all at once this past year.
But I’m also learning to stop beating myself up because I’m focused on my own needs first.
How can I help others if I’m in no shape to help at all?
April 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I feel as though I have failed as a filmmaker. And I will not follow through with that hyper fixation anymore.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have anything else I’m following.
I’m working on my drawing skills while I work on my novels. And I can’t wait to share it all.
April 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’m learning drawing fundamentals. It’s been a couple of months. Here are some sketches. No context.
April 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In full on recovery mode after filming all weekend.
Time to watch movies, read books, and journal all my feelings.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
What's the point of phone numbers at this point?
Like, we have devices that work off of cellular towers. But do we actually require numbers anymore?

I have wanted to get away from my smart phone addictions for a good while now. And beyond Discord and a couple of other apps, my number is useless.
April 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I shot and backed up 2TB of video yesterday and today. It’s a dance company that I’m videographer for. And I’ll shoot one more Terabyte tomorrow.
April 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This weekend is going to be crazy but fun.
I’m filming the performances of a dance group. Today starts the tech checks. Tomorrow and Sunday will be the shows themselves.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
sweeneylens.itch.io/bay-area-dri...
Wanted to share with the world that I now have my very first ever game out.
That is all. Sharing an accomplishment. Now to become even better at game dev'ing and novel writing!
Bay Area Driving Simulator by Josie
Play in your browser
sweeneylens.itch.io
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I see more video essays and various writers pointing out how The Hero Myth (Joseph Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces) claims that every story needs to be set as a western story. That there can only one way to tell a good story. And anything else isn’t worthwhile. 1/3
March 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m writing on Substack, and sharing my photos and drawings on Tumblr. All while working on my novel.

I feel like other platforms such as here and Mastodon could be used for niche things like the ones listed above. We’ll see how that evolves…
March 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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I write a bit about being tired of the MCU and want to focus more on writing.

This may feel like a half thought out article to some, but it’s meant to be the start of a conversation. Let’s talk!
Josie Sweeney chat
Join now in the Substack app
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March 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I think I’m finally giving up on Facebook and Instagram. I can’t even get back on to delete the accounts. Just gonna let the accounts sit from now on.
February 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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The Voyager theme song, if only heard from Voyager. Fantastic.
Star Trek Voyager Theme but the theme is coming from Voyager
YouTube video by Craven In Outer Space
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February 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Trying to post to other sites other than Meta. Here's a photo from a photo walk in January 2025 on CineStill film stock. I love how the halation turned out.
February 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Motion blur experiment. I like this, tho I still have a ways to go.

January 8, 2025
Alameda, CA
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I post my photography on Tumblr and Instagram. I figured I should share on here, too.
Pentax K1000
1/8/2025
Bay Area

Are tags a thing here? I’m still learning this app.
January 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
With all the negative things going on, I want to add some positive things.

Specifically, I want to add my film photography. I’m already sharing on Tumblr and Instagram, which is the easiest way to share. And I’m trying to showcase them on my site.

Please keep an eye out. I’ll start sharing soon.
January 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
2024 is gone and done, and so begins 2025.
This year I have very few in terms of goals and expectations. Mostly just want to get out of survival mode so I can get back to books (reading and writing) and game design.

I do have a job interview tomorrow, so wish me luck!
January 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Introduction post!

Greetings! My name is Josie and I'm an aspiring writer.
Mostly a writer of Queer Urban Fantasy, but I'm working on other projects such as writing and creating video games.

While my website is still being overhauled, it's check-outable now.
www.sweeneylens.com
Josie Sweeney
This is a wiki site for all of Josie's projects.
www.sweeneylens.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:16 PM