Clifton Kelly

Why do I have crushes on so many news anchors? There’s just something about a smart, handsome guy in a suit…

Unless the new pope is a queer woman of color, not interested. #thankunext #pope

Same for me, actually. Family pets are always safe with me. The parents and kids, not so much.

Dark academia cosmic horror? Yes please!

Forgot to mention dystopian, sci-fi, and noir.

OK, indie authors. I'm starting a personal reading challenge to focus on independently published books. I'm especially into horror, mystery, spies, superheroes/powers, and non-spicy mm. Any recs? You can plug your own work - please! #writingcommunity #authorsandwriters #queerwriters #indieauthors

Opinion | Latest Trump polling proves Gavin Newsom is on the wrong track Newsom seems to think Democrats can only win if they abandon the justice principles that are the foundation of our party. The polls say otherwise.

Abandoning marginalized groups may be trendy, but it’s not the path forward for Dems if they want to regain power.

Choose Your Niche…Or Don’t (Yet) Here’s Why Experimenting Early is a Superpower

Hot take: New writers shouldn’t pick a niche too soon.
Try everything. Break things. Write horror for toddlers if you want.
Your niche will find you.
Here's my case for creative chaos: medium.com/@ckelly.inkw...
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Actually, I don’t hate Batman Who Laughs either. 🤷‍♂️

Loved this piece!

Congrats on reaching this stage of the process! I think some of the fear is always there, but the intensity diminishes.

Springtime walk with my love.

Mostly mid-century instrumental
Jazz.

EMP?

Silencing the Inner Critic: A Writer’s Struggle with Imposter Syndrome Self-doubt never fully goes away. But you can keep writing anyway.

Every time I sit down to write, the voice starts: "You’re a fraud."
I used to think it was just me.
Turns out, it’s part of the process.
New post on writing, imposter syndrome, and silencing the critic in your head.
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Apparently I can’t type, and Bluesky doesn’t allow editing after post.

Moral of the story: Need. More. Caffeine.

Writing fuel. #writingcommuunity

Clifton Kelly (@klyph10rk) on Threads How far into a project do you usually get before you reach the “Everything I write is actual manure and I should take up knitting instead” phase?

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Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears Most Americans now express opposition to Trump's tariffs and little confidence in his economic leadership, a shift since the election.

Who could have possibly predicted that he has no idea WTF he’s doing? 🙄

Opinion | Pope Francis’ Gay Muddle Good Catholics were supposed to embrace gay people but not their gayness. That’s hardly the arithmetic of equality.

"He was indeed a tender, decent man.

But he was a man of his church and of his generation, steeped in the bigotries of both. "

I’m working on a collection of suburban horror short stories. Currently I’m about 1200 words into one titled Gravy and Grimoires.

Tesla warns that trade policy and politics are taking a toll as it announces sizable revenue decline The electric automaker — which is increasingly trying to diversify into high-tech products like robots — said profits fell 71% to $409 million compared to $1.39 billion during the same quarter one yea...

Tesla profits fell by 71%. Finally, some good news. 😈

I love the idea of writing side projects as stretching the writing muscle. Our word-addled brains can use a little yoga now and the.

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.

“We’re moving in the wrong direction.”

Trump approval rating dips; many wary of his wielding of power, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds — Reuters President Donald Trump's public approval rating edged down to its lowest level since his return to the White House, as Americans showed signs of wariness over his efforts to broaden his power, a Reute...

We TRIED to warn y’all.

Wrote the first 500 words of a new story tonight. It’s not much, but it’s a start. #writingcommunity

The phrase “identity politics” has been weaponized to dismiss concerns for marginalized groups.

If Jesus had focused more on kitchen table issues and less on unpopular outcasts like lepers and prostitutes, he might have won more support from white working-class Judeans.

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know Marijuana culture’s high holiday known as 4/20 falls this year on Easter, as well as the last day of Passover.

High there!

Easter with my 💙