Steen Comer (oom bop oom bop bop)
@mediapathic.bsky.social
Word Guy. Viable Paradise 2017. Fiction, parafiction, and game writer; Chicago Manual of Style enjoyer; sword swinger. Recreational taxonomist.
"Steen, occasionally I forget how extra you are but something always reminds me" -- Elizabeth Bear
#sf
"Steen, occasionally I forget how extra you are but something always reminds me" -- Elizabeth Bear
#sf
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
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me, on the internet in 2012: this is the funniest thing i've ever seen. the effect of seeing this will send ripples through my life, my identity, and my relationships.
me, on the internet in 2025: this pharrell x pringles x fortnite ad collab was sponsored by the idf.
me, on the internet in 2025: this pharrell x pringles x fortnite ad collab was sponsored by the idf.
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
me, on the internet in 2012: this is the funniest thing i've ever seen. the effect of seeing this will send ripples through my life, my identity, and my relationships.
me, on the internet in 2025: this pharrell x pringles x fortnite ad collab was sponsored by the idf.
me, on the internet in 2025: this pharrell x pringles x fortnite ad collab was sponsored by the idf.
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i have experienced the whiplash of going from homestarrunner and achewood to seeing 30k likes on an ai photo of eminem opening a homeless dog shelter for veterans.
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
i have experienced the whiplash of going from homestarrunner and achewood to seeing 30k likes on an ai photo of eminem opening a homeless dog shelter for veterans.
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And still, there are those who say that Americans can’t do irony.
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
And still, there are those who say that Americans can’t do irony.
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A question: I'm going to be on the radio talking about SFF. I want to recommend a fantastic romantasy in among the others I will talk about but I'm not confident I know what to rec on that front. Any ideas? Ideally for people for whom this will be their first genre/romantasy novel
#romantasy #SFF
#romantasy #SFF
November 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A question: I'm going to be on the radio talking about SFF. I want to recommend a fantastic romantasy in among the others I will talk about but I'm not confident I know what to rec on that front. Any ideas? Ideally for people for whom this will be their first genre/romantasy novel
#romantasy #SFF
#romantasy #SFF
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
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FREE Shipping is GO!
Get your paws on some excellent books with free delivery 28 Nov-1 Dec. Support independent bookshops, indie booksellers (and their cats.) Bookshop.org
[Site-wide | UK only | Standard shipping]
Get your paws on some excellent books with free delivery 28 Nov-1 Dec. Support independent bookshops, indie booksellers (and their cats.) Bookshop.org
[Site-wide | UK only | Standard shipping]
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
FREE Shipping is GO!
Get your paws on some excellent books with free delivery 28 Nov-1 Dec. Support independent bookshops, indie booksellers (and their cats.) Bookshop.org
[Site-wide | UK only | Standard shipping]
Get your paws on some excellent books with free delivery 28 Nov-1 Dec. Support independent bookshops, indie booksellers (and their cats.) Bookshop.org
[Site-wide | UK only | Standard shipping]
Wall Turkey is Best Turkey
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Wall Turkey is Best Turkey
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William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer
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November 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer
YouTube video by williamburroughsVEVO
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November 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Authors looking to be published! Kate has Numbers for you!
I'm going to do a little thread on how the money from books works for traditionally published authors because people have questions, and this is always useful info to share IMO. First, a big disclaimer that every contract is different, and there are a million factors that can change things. 1/
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Authors looking to be published! Kate has Numbers for you!
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Due to a security breach* it has now been revealed that the special @pelgranepress.bsky.social advance edition available at Dragonmeet this weekend is Page Turners.
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Due to a security breach* it has now been revealed that the special @pelgranepress.bsky.social advance edition available at Dragonmeet this weekend is Page Turners.
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I have two scenarios in Page Turners! Loose Screws embroils you in 1930s screwball comedy hijinks, and True Rock Stories: Lizzie Liar casts you as the subject of a tell-all rock ‘n’ roll biography that kicks off in the wild, adrenaline-fueled LA punk scene in the 70s.
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I have two scenarios in Page Turners! Loose Screws embroils you in 1930s screwball comedy hijinks, and True Rock Stories: Lizzie Liar casts you as the subject of a tell-all rock ‘n’ roll biography that kicks off in the wild, adrenaline-fueled LA punk scene in the 70s.
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Some random job search site I came across has a search function. I searched for proofreader. Got a bunch of only vaguely related things, and one result that appears to be actually for just a proofreader. The company is... a dentist?
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Some random job search site I came across has a search function. I searched for proofreader. Got a bunch of only vaguely related things, and one result that appears to be actually for just a proofreader. The company is... a dentist?
"For events that call for a more formal touch, like a pre-Mother's Day sale event or a wedding..."
Um. Is this a thing people get dressed up for? Have I been callously disregarding the feelings of pre-Mother's day sales events enjoyers?
Um. Is this a thing people get dressed up for? Have I been callously disregarding the feelings of pre-Mother's day sales events enjoyers?
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"For events that call for a more formal touch, like a pre-Mother's Day sale event or a wedding..."
Um. Is this a thing people get dressed up for? Have I been callously disregarding the feelings of pre-Mother's day sales events enjoyers?
Um. Is this a thing people get dressed up for? Have I been callously disregarding the feelings of pre-Mother's day sales events enjoyers?
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Game review OTD:
It’s for this fictionfactorygames.itch.io/the-shadow-o... which I haven’t played but comes recommended by a real weirdo.
It’s for this fictionfactorygames.itch.io/the-shadow-o... which I haven’t played but comes recommended by a real weirdo.
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Game review OTD:
It’s for this fictionfactorygames.itch.io/the-shadow-o... which I haven’t played but comes recommended by a real weirdo.
It’s for this fictionfactorygames.itch.io/the-shadow-o... which I haven’t played but comes recommended by a real weirdo.
I consider myself pretty good at code switching, but one modern usage shift I have a lot of difficulty with is someone saying "I fuck with those boots" as a compliment rather than a threat.
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I consider myself pretty good at code switching, but one modern usage shift I have a lot of difficulty with is someone saying "I fuck with those boots" as a compliment rather than a threat.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I don't know whether to love or hate the fact that on this streaming service this version of the traditional folk song about a rooster is listed as "The Grey C**k"
November 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I don't know whether to love or hate the fact that on this streaming service this version of the traditional folk song about a rooster is listed as "The Grey C**k"
OOOOoooooOOHHHHhhh BEEEEeeellllAAAAAA
BEEEEEeeellllaAAA's Undeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaadddddd
BEEEEEeeellllaAAA's Undeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaadddddd
Yo, check it
It’s one for Charlie Hustle, two for Steady Rock
three for the forthcoming live future shock
It's 5 dimensions, six senses
seven firmaments of Heaven and Hell
eight million stories to tell
nine planets faithfully keepin' orbit, with the probable tenth
The universe expands its length
It’s one for Charlie Hustle, two for Steady Rock
three for the forthcoming live future shock
It's 5 dimensions, six senses
seven firmaments of Heaven and Hell
eight million stories to tell
nine planets faithfully keepin' orbit, with the probable tenth
The universe expands its length
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
OOOOoooooOOHHHHhhh BEEEEeeellllAAAAAA
BEEEEEeeellllaAAA's Undeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaadddddd
BEEEEEeeellllaAAA's Undeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaadddddd
Spam OTD is from "the Department Government Of United State Of America."
Things have degraded to the point that I actually had to think about it for a second.
Things have degraded to the point that I actually had to think about it for a second.
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Spam OTD is from "the Department Government Of United State Of America."
Things have degraded to the point that I actually had to think about it for a second.
Things have degraded to the point that I actually had to think about it for a second.