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David Payne

@telinartho.bsky.social

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Author of Anthropods and Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take https://books2read.com/ap/xrdAyp/David-Payne Father, Writer, Streamer (Productivity M-F 10:30am - 4pm UTC)

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · Aug 14

Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take came out in November. Anthropods came out last month.
Worms is on its way! I finished my "last" round of edits on Monday and currently working on my "last" read through before sending it out again.
The work is never done, and this is what I want.

#WritingCommunity

Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take book cover

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 21h

Sometimes I look up at sheer rock walls like this and a story comes to mind. "Precipice" in Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take is set at the top of this wall. Pick up a copy and check it out! books2read.com/breakfastjou...

Looking up the cliff face at "Lover's Leap" in Purgatory Chasm, Sutton, Massachusetts.

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 23h

Write. Edit. Refine. Rejected.

Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 1d

Editor: “We loved it but…”

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 5d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 23h

Had a fun time with yesterday's ShartOff - but now it is time to get serious and do some work. Writing Weird Fiction every day. twitch.tv/telinartho

#WritingCommunity #TwitchAuthors #AMWriting #Coworking

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Ocean vibes and tunes - Writing and Productivity !Anthropods !Breakfast !task Music by gamechops.com

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 1d

Turkeys are good. Chickens are better.

Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · 1d

"Having both genders of turkey around allows one to breed them fairly quickly, though framerate can be negatively impacted by plentiful pathing poults."

-Dwarf Fortress wiki

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 1d

Monday morning productivity until 2pm UTC, then the Quarterly SHARTOFF starts. Come join in! twitch.tv/telinartho

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 2d

Scents are things I struggle with. I don't mind temporary things that can be shut off - but a candle burning in a closed area? No go for me.

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 2d

Still Sunday here - so Magic tonight.
Tomorrow though - back to work until 2pm UTC - then the Quarterly ShartOff!

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 2d

Stream schedule this week (all times in UTC). Highlight that SHARTOFF with The_Smitchell and friends! Tune in all week: twitch.tv/telinartho

#TwitchAuthors #CoopStreaming #GetYourShartOn #Halloween #Sharks #Writing #DwarfFortress #StardewValley

TelinArtho stream schedule - https://twitch.tv/telinartho (all times in UTC)
Monday 10:30am-2pm (Writing / Productivity), 2pm-TBD (ShartOff with The_Smitchell)
Tuesday 10:30am-4pm (Writing / Productivity), 4pm-7pm (Dwarf Fortress)
Wednesday 10:30am-4pm (Writing / Productivity)
Thursday 10:30am-4pm (Writing / Productivity), 4pm-7pm (Dwarf Fortress)
Friday 10:30am-3pm (Writing / Productivity), 3pm-7pm (Co-op Stardew Valley with The_Smitchell)

Spoopyween ShartOff - October 13, 10am EST (2pm UTC)
https://twitch.tv/the_smitchell

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Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · 2d

🏹 New Weapon: Repeating Bolt Launchers

Coming soon to Dwarf Fortress in the Siege Update.

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 3d

Too early to say good news came my way today, but I can say it was more positive than negative, and that feels like a win.

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 4d

Reading and Ko-fi

It has been a very busy week so far, and I rather like it that way. I expect this is going to be a long post today so settle in with a drink and dive in. Monday: Interview with Rosie J. Potter To start things off, I had an interview with Rosie J. Potter, a streaming author I have…

Reading and Ko-fi

It has been a very busy week so far, and I rather like it that way. I expect this is going to be a long post today so settle in with a drink and dive in. Monday: Interview with Rosie J. Potter To start things off, I had an interview with Rosie J. Potter, a streaming author I have been friends with online now for some time.

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 4d

Unpacking live reading last night, getting stuff done - twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AMWriting

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Ocean vibes and tunes now. Co-op SDV with @The_Smitchell and @Trashmack and !Anthropods 3pm UTC !Breakfast !task Music by gamechops.com

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight, I'll be a featured author at the Bards at the Barrel event at Spicy Water Distillery. Can't make it but want to hear me read a story? Here's "The Cube" from Anthropods: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjpl...

Anthropods: books2read.com/anthropods

Bards at the Barrel flyer - Spicy Water Distillery, 108 Elm St Millbury, MA - Tonight (Oct 9) - 7pm local

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 5d

The raccoon in my story would not be so friendly, but this one wants you to pick up my book, I'm sure. Catch your copy at books2read.com/anthropods

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 5d

These are awesome. Would be better with chickens in there...

Neoriceisgood @neoriceisgood.bsky.social · 6d

Who wants to suggest some shrubs or flowers for me to pixel? #pixelart

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 5d

Think I can get stuff done today? I do. Prove me wrong. I dare you. Also ocean vibes and tunes
twitch.tv/telinartho

#TwitchAuthors #MorningProductivity #GetItDone

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Ocean vibes and tunes and getting things done !Anthropods !Breakfast !task Music by gamechops.com

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow night - I'll be doing a live reading at Bards at the Barrel, Spicy Water Distillery in Millbury. Come by, get a drink, get a book, listen to some readings! Open Mic too - sign up if you are coming!

Bards at the Barrel - Spicy Water Distillery - 108 Elm Street Millbury, MA. Open Mic and Reading - 7pm (local) - October 9th

David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 6d

Writing, productivity and even job searching - come write with me! twitch.tv/telinartho

#WritingCommunity #Coworking #Productivity #GoodTimeZone

TelinArtho - Twitch

Ocean vibes and tunes - writing and productivity !Anthropods !Breakfast !task Music by gamechops.com

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 7d

Always happy to have people on for a chat. I should do it more often...

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 7d

Missed last night interview with @rosie-j-potter.bsky.social ? Don't fret - it's right here: youtu.be/Q3IN2cvxdow

Interview with Rosie J. Potter - Multiverse! #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #Booktube

YouTube video by David Payne

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 7d

Have you heard about Thor, the slug? You have now. The story in which he appears is flash fiction-short - just over a page long. It packs a punch, with salt. Check it out in Anthropods: books2read.com/anthropods

Anthropods - 19 short stories, out now! - Spider life, slug rescue, crab love, strange ailment, insects, figments made real, storm life, never-ending hotel, automated lunchroom horror, raccoon with a bad temper, transform, ice cube revolution!

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 8d

Please enjoy 10 seconds of a fat groundhog enjoying an apple at my sister's house 😊

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 8d

11pm UTC - twitch.tv/telinartho - Interview with @rosie-j-potter.bsky.social - we'll be talking writing and Multiverse and probably cats and chickens. You never know, so you have to join in, watch, ask questions in chat. All the fun stuff!

#TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Interview

Author Interview - David Payne talks with Author Rosie J. Potter. Monday, 6 October, 2025 - 11pm UTC - twitch.tv/telinartho

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David Payne @telinartho.bsky.social · 8d

It might just be me, but the times when I feel like I am struggling, are the times when I need to write the loudest. Get the words on the page - they are important.

Robert Mead @robertmeadauthor.bsky.social · 8d

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#substack #writer #writing #writesky #voice

Losing My Voice

There are times when things become hectic in the real world and the desire to speak out is mounting.

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Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · 8d

Join the 1st Official Dwarf Fortress modding jam: Creatures of the Night 🧛‍♀️🧟‍♀️

All are welcome to join whether you're a beginner or want to flex your mod skills with a lua mod.

Join the jam: itch.io/jam/creature...

Dwarf Fortress mod jam: Creatures of the night, October 20-23

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