Ben the Musing Meerkat
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#Author, F1 fan, sci-fi mad, Disney nut, happy husband and proud father. #Trekkie. Born in the 80s, but formed by the 90s. I do a lot of ranting at www.meerkatmusings.co.uk #scifi #furry
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The Awakening | Jumpmaster Press
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I hope to have some encouraging news about my second book in the New Year, but in the meantime, The Awakening is available for $2.99!
After Seluban watches his fleet burn, he is banished to Coward's Forge. Can he escape and save his empire? #Scifi #booksky
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After Seluban watches his fleet burn, he is banished to Coward's Forge. Can he escape and save his empire? #Scifi #booksky
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What do we think will happen if and when we make contact with aliens?
Meerkat Prompts: Alien Contact
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that …
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
What do we think will happen if and when we make contact with aliens?
I wish my book posts got as much as attention as my cat posts! Anyone interested in original sci-fi, dogmatic alien orcs, and the fight for the soul of an empire? Or just interested in cats? meerkatmusings.co.uk... #scifi #cats
December 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I wish my book posts got as much as attention as my cat posts! Anyone interested in original sci-fi, dogmatic alien orcs, and the fight for the soul of an empire? Or just interested in cats? meerkatmusings.co.uk... #scifi #cats
Still feeling really fatigued today. Don't know why.
December 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Still feeling really fatigued today. Don't know why.
Meerkat Prompts: Alien Contact
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that there is no international consensus on what to do if an alien empire…
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that there is no international consensus on what to do if an alien empire…
Meerkat Prompts: Alien Contact
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that there is no international consensus on what to do if an alien empire gets in touch. It may well be that such a pivotal event in human history would entirely depend on where aliens land, if they actually land anywhere at all.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Meerkat Prompts: Alien Contact
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that there is no international consensus on what to do if an alien empire…
It is said that governments around the world have protocols in place to handle first contact with an alien civilisation. Precisely what those protocols are is kept secret, and it is also said that there is no international consensus on what to do if an alien empire…
It’s been an amazing year for me as an author. Part two of The Chon’ith Saga was published, a whole new story was submitted to my publisher, and I’m putting the finishing touches to part three of The Chon’ith Saga. Find my books here: meerkatmusings.co.uk... #scifi
December 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s been an amazing year for me as an author. Part two of The Chon’ith Saga was published, a whole new story was submitted to my publisher, and I’m putting the finishing touches to part three of The Chon’ith Saga. Find my books here: meerkatmusings.co.uk... #scifi
I cannot shake a sense of lethargy today. It's annoying. My brain won't wake up.
December 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I cannot shake a sense of lethargy today. It's annoying. My brain won't wake up.
Feeling really tired and rundown today. Need some energy.
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Feeling really tired and rundown today. Need some energy.
Meerkat Movie Reviews: Fackham Hall
Proper, laugh-till-you-cry comedies feel like they've been something of a rarity in recent years, but in 2025 we've had two absolutely hilarious movies. The Naked Gun was a fantastic reboot, breathing new life into the spoof genre, and now Fackham Hall has…
Proper, laugh-till-you-cry comedies feel like they've been something of a rarity in recent years, but in 2025 we've had two absolutely hilarious movies. The Naked Gun was a fantastic reboot, breathing new life into the spoof genre, and now Fackham Hall has…
Meerkat Movie Reviews: Fackham Hall
Proper, laugh-till-you-cry comedies feel like they've been something of a rarity in recent years, but in 2025 we've had two absolutely hilarious movies. The Naked Gun was a fantastic reboot, breathing new life into the spoof genre, and now Fackham Hall has landed. Satirising the period drama with expert effect, Fackham Hall does what all great parody films do: it never takes itself too seriously, but the actors take it all seriously, with perfectly straight-laced performances that defy the absurdities erupting all around them.
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Meerkat Movie Reviews: Fackham Hall
Proper, laugh-till-you-cry comedies feel like they've been something of a rarity in recent years, but in 2025 we've had two absolutely hilarious movies. The Naked Gun was a fantastic reboot, breathing new life into the spoof genre, and now Fackham Hall has…
Proper, laugh-till-you-cry comedies feel like they've been something of a rarity in recent years, but in 2025 we've had two absolutely hilarious movies. The Naked Gun was a fantastic reboot, breathing new life into the spoof genre, and now Fackham Hall has…
Why did I agree to do work after work?!
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Why did I agree to do work after work?!
Reposted by Ben the Musing Meerkat
As 2025 ends, the pattern is unmistakable. Trump’s second term is unraveling under its own weight. A hollowed-out presidency, factional chaos, and policies that keep backfiring. Step back from the daily noise, and the consequences are impossible to miss.
Backfire
On every major policy question, the Trump regime is failing badly. And voters are taking note.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As 2025 ends, the pattern is unmistakable. Trump’s second term is unraveling under its own weight. A hollowed-out presidency, factional chaos, and policies that keep backfiring. Step back from the daily noise, and the consequences are impossible to miss.
Reposted by Ben the Musing Meerkat
You couldn't write A Christmas Carol today because half of people would root for Scrooge.
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
You couldn't write A Christmas Carol today because half of people would root for Scrooge.
Today's Wordle might just be the hardest one I've ever faced, and no, I did not get it. It was something I hadn't even considered.
December 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today's Wordle might just be the hardest one I've ever faced, and no, I did not get it. It was something I hadn't even considered.
meerkatmusings.co.uk?book=the-awa... Warrior Seluban has been betrayed and exiled, and his empire faces war on two fronts. He must fight for freedom before all that he loves burns. #scifi
The Awakening
One of my proudest accomplishments happened back in 2022 when, after going through the rigours of writing, procrastinating about writing, editing, procrastinating about editing, and a whole bunch o…
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
meerkatmusings.co.uk?book=the-awa... Warrior Seluban has been betrayed and exiled, and his empire faces war on two fronts. He must fight for freedom before all that he loves burns. #scifi
There's a trend with the writing community that probably applies to others too. People feign interest in you and your work, only to try and sell you a gimmick. Be very, very wary of parting with cash via mesaages on social media. #Writing
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There's a trend with the writing community that probably applies to others too. People feign interest in you and your work, only to try and sell you a gimmick. Be very, very wary of parting with cash via mesaages on social media. #Writing
meerkatmusings.co.uk... In the wake of recent social media chat, I offer my views on AI, and whether it's truly art. #AI
The Thinking ‘Kat: AI and Artists
I find drawn back to what is rapidly becoming the pertinent topic of our time, at least in terms of creativity and imagination. There are certainly many other ways in which AI is impacting the worl…
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December 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
meerkatmusings.co.uk... In the wake of recent social media chat, I offer my views on AI, and whether it's truly art. #AI
The Thinking ‘Kat: AI and Artists
The Thinking ‘Kat: AI and Artists
I find drawn back to what is rapidly becoming the pertinent topic of our time, at least in terms of creativity and imagination. There are certainly many other ways in which AI is impacting the world, and many of them are serious concerns, but the immediate focus of this post relates to human ingenuity and innovation in creative media. The single most obvious area of AI influence has been with art, and specifically drawings, paintings and videos.
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Thinking ‘Kat: AI and Artists
meerkatmusings.co.uk?book=the-awa... Warrior Seluban has been betrayed and exiled, and his empire faces war on two fronts. He must fight for freedom before all that he loves burns. #scifi
The Awakening
One of my proudest accomplishments happened back in 2022 when, after going through the rigours of writing, procrastinating about writing, editing, procrastinating about editing, and a whole bunch o…
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
meerkatmusings.co.uk?book=the-awa... Warrior Seluban has been betrayed and exiled, and his empire faces war on two fronts. He must fight for freedom before all that he loves burns. #scifi
Feeling mellow and chilled on this Wednesday evening. I hope it finds you all in a similar vein. #WednesdayWisdom
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Feeling mellow and chilled on this Wednesday evening. I hope it finds you all in a similar vein. #WednesdayWisdom
Meerkat Books meerkatmusings.co.uk?page_id=816 Discover original, action-packed sci-fi and stories of desperate rebellion in The Chon’ith Saga! Dogma meets a deadly new enemy, threatening the Empire from within, and without… #scifi
December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Meerkat Books meerkatmusings.co.uk?page_id=816 Discover original, action-packed sci-fi and stories of desperate rebellion in The Chon’ith Saga! Dogma meets a deadly new enemy, threatening the Empire from within, and without… #scifi
I have two cold beers and hopefully a quiet evening!
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I have two cold beers and hopefully a quiet evening!
The Meerkat Muse: 17th of December, 2025
Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse, the last one before Christmas, and the penultimate one of 2025! It's actually fitting that the final Muse of 2025 will fall on New Year's Eve, but I'm getting ahead of myself! There's plenty to speak of in this Muse, so…
Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse, the last one before Christmas, and the penultimate one of 2025! It's actually fitting that the final Muse of 2025 will fall on New Year's Eve, but I'm getting ahead of myself! There's plenty to speak of in this Muse, so…
The Meerkat Muse: 17th of December, 2025
Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse, the last one before Christmas, and the penultimate one of 2025! It's actually fitting that the final Muse of 2025 will fall on New Year's Eve, but I'm getting ahead of myself! There's plenty to speak of in this Muse, so let's not carried away! Fond Farewells In many regards, the man I am referring to here gave me an invaluable opportunity at a point when I desperately needed one.
meerkatmusings.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The Meerkat Muse: 17th of December, 2025
Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse, the last one before Christmas, and the penultimate one of 2025! It's actually fitting that the final Muse of 2025 will fall on New Year's Eve, but I'm getting ahead of myself! There's plenty to speak of in this Muse, so…
Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse, the last one before Christmas, and the penultimate one of 2025! It's actually fitting that the final Muse of 2025 will fall on New Year's Eve, but I'm getting ahead of myself! There's plenty to speak of in this Muse, so…
Sometimes, talking with a friend can make all the difference to how we feel, and to how they feel. Everyone has a story, everyone is fascinating and powerful in their own way. Keep your ears open for the stories, and make sure to tell your own.
December 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Sometimes, talking with a friend can make all the difference to how we feel, and to how they feel. Everyone has a story, everyone is fascinating and powerful in their own way. Keep your ears open for the stories, and make sure to tell your own.
Seluban has been betrayed, humiliated, and exiled to Coward's Forge. His enemies don't realise what they have done. He will fight to save his empire from within, and without. meerkatmusings.co.uk...
December 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Seluban has been betrayed, humiliated, and exiled to Coward's Forge. His enemies don't realise what they have done. He will fight to save his empire from within, and without. meerkatmusings.co.uk...