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http://jdmitchellwriter.com | An optimistic pessimist, my stories are bleakly hopeful and darkly humorous.

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Seven years ofΒ writing Wow, what a year. I don't have to tell you it's been a struggle because it's almost certainly been a struggle for you too. I mean, I don't want to make assumptions, but... <gestures to the world-at-large>. Ahem. Moving on. Looking back to the start of last year, I was aiming low. Complete the sequel to Springtide Harvest, maybe keep up the social media engagement, mind and body willing.

Seven years ofΒ writing

Wow, what a year. I don't have to tell you it's been a struggle because it's almost certainly been a struggle for you too. I mean, I don't want to make assumptions, but... . Ahem. Moving on. Looking back to the start of last year, I was aiming…

06.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man, this takes me back... Fantasy Empires, 1993. Pulled out this bad boy yesterday. Still fun.

06.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion β€œWorking from home makes us more content” and managers dislike it At 8:42 a.m., the β€œoffice” is a kitchen table. Laptop open, coffee going lukewarm, a child’s drawing pushed just far

Succinct.

30.01.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Measuring US workers’ capacity to adapt to AI-driven job displacement | Brookings There is both broad resilience and concentrated pockets of potential vulnerability in the U.S. labor market when it comes to AI job displacement.

As someone who just lost their job, which can be done poorly by AI (which is good enough, apparently), other might find this interesting.

www.brookings.edu/articles/mea...

28.01.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is tomorrow! I'm inexplicably excited about this, most likely because it feels great to have my fiction out again.

I don't write as often as I'd like because of my anxiety but I'm trying to treat the anxiety as a form of excitement; it doesn't solve it but it helps. I'll do more if this lands.

11.12.2025 08:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday #BattleTech question, mainly because my first short story is being published in Shrapnel next week and I'm getting excited about it.

What's your favourite #Battlemech? I've always been partial to a Cataphract myself. I just like the vibe of its design.

05.12.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats on the publication; and, Mad Dog, all the way!

05.12.2025 12:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How Much It Costs to Run a Literary Journal – 2025

Radon Journal is a not-for-profit science fiction publisher committed to transparency. This is our yearly public financial thread. We also want to show aspiring editors the true costs of running a semi-pro journal. #writingcommunity (1/10)

17.11.2025 00:50 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
Tracing English as far back as possible
Tracing English as far back as possible YouTube video by RobWords

I live for this sort of (language; or, if you prefer, tongue) thing!

20.10.2025 13:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fervent acolytes await prophesied return of Pumpkin Spice Latte - The Beaverton Deep beneath the earth in an adjunct conference room of Buhler Industries Inc, a clandestine group of extremely white disciples eagerly awaits the earthly rebirth of their most sacred totem, Starbucks...

Fervent acolytes await prophesied return of Pumpkin Spice Latte

25.08.2025 21:53 πŸ‘ 209 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5

Does the HR rep know what they're talking about? Confirm via some definitive documentation. NEVER assume another civil servant knows what they're doing! πŸ₯Ή

10.08.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We also pay taxes, which means we're subsidizing our own salaries.

10.08.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's a lol

10.08.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've worked with and around too many PhD holders to automatically respect them. Earning a PhD is certainly an accomplishment, but it doesn't mean they have good judgement, a solid work ethic, or any sort of moral compass.

10.08.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food β€” and building new communities online.

Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food β€” and building new communities online.

10.08.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 369 πŸ” 50 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 26

It warms the heart.

10.08.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hm, yes, harsh lessons are the best learned. Save often is the only way.

10.08.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a movie poster for alien romulus shows a woman giving the thumbs up ALT: a movie poster for alien romulus shows a woman giving the thumbs up

Hats off to The Alien Trilogy soundtrack performed by Cliff Eidelman and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. It includes music from the first three ALIEN movies and they've done a great job of it. Brilliant album.

I'm listening to it while I work so I'm getting the energy from all three films.

10.08.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Man, you look like I feel.

11.07.2025 12:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œGUYS INTERNET IS COOKED Wtf do i do without discord and spotify im extremely bored, i cant even work google drive is down,” is the most now statement ever.

13.06.2025 12:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DriveThruRPG - Farsight Games Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.

It's my birthday today. I'm 54.

For my birthday this year I'd like you to visit my Farsight Games shop!

(Get their attention, sell something. I've nailed this manipulative media stuff).

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...

24.05.2025 07:55 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 1
ORIGINAL POST: Thank you to @goodgoodgoodco for covering my campaign’s mutual aid efforts! Remember y’all: Politicians *can* spend their money this way. They just choose not to. [Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: β€˜So much money gets wasted in politics’]

QUOTE POST: This has now pissed me the hell off - you are not from here - who are you targeting????

MY REPLY: Hungry people

ORIGINAL POST: Thank you to @goodgoodgoodco for covering my campaign’s mutual aid efforts! Remember y’all: Politicians *can* spend their money this way. They just choose not to. [Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: β€˜So much money gets wasted in politics’] QUOTE POST: This has now pissed me the hell off - you are not from here - who are you targeting???? MY REPLY: Hungry people

My NEFARIOUS PLANS have finally been EXPOSED!!

23.05.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 13144 πŸ” 1408 πŸ’¬ 396 πŸ“Œ 82
The map of Darkwood Hall Region

The map of Darkwood Hall Region

Darkwood Hall cover page: a view of the village!

Darkwood Hall cover page: a view of the village!

Darkwood Hall was just updated with the map of the region!

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

#ttrpg #rpg #jdr #maps #fantasy #fantasymaps #art #fantasyart #dragonbane

23.05.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover page of the bestiary made by The Voyager's Workshop!

Cover page of the bestiary made by The Voyager's Workshop!

For one week, get my Dragonbane bestiary at a discounted price!

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?di...

#ttrpg #jdr #dragonbane #monster

04.05.2025 12:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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What's this, a new cover and in paperback? Order the #novella today, or get the free ebook edition by signing up for my newsletter! Or both! 😁

www.jdmitchellwriter.com/novels#red-sun

#coverart #spaceopera #scifi #comedy #humor #guardiansofthegalaxy #starwars #satire #anticapitalism

02.05.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I missed it! Ah well, I can still throw a wrench into the works today.

02.05.2025 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weaponized geese. A brilliant but risky move by the Canadian Armed Forces. Let's not give them tanks, though: they're lethal enough as is.

#NationalDefence #51ststate #Goose #Geese #PublicService #CivilService #Ottawa

28.04.2025 12:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The cost of accountability is effective bureaucracy. Decisions are made, records kept, and history judges.

20.04.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Earth’s magnetic field failed 41,000 years ago - forever changing human evolution Earth’s magnetic field nearly collapsed 41,000 years ago, lighting up ancient skies and reshaping human survival in several ways

Terrifyingly hopeful? Optimistically horrifying? Definitely fascinating.

19.04.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0