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Matt Ramsey

@onenerdsopinion.bsky.social

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Huge nerd. I love books and people who love books, D&D, Horror, SciFi, Boardgames... Basically if the thing you're thinking of is nerdy, I probably love it. Dog and cat dad to Spike & Dandruff. https://linktr.ee/OneNerdyOpinion

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · Aug 8

It’s been 1 year since a little orange fluffball climbed my leg in the parking lot at work. Since then Dandy has grown to be a part of Spike’s and my family. She’s also gained a bunch of aunts and uncles here and I hope has brought some joy into the world. Happy Gotcha Day Dandy!

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 3h

Are you sure though? Sonny better check again.

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 4h

That’s where they keep the good stuff!

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 4h

Congratulations!

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It’s my job to support her and her interests.

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 4h

Got Dandy a new book. She’s already pretty accomplished in Physics, but, being self-taught, I thought this might give her more of the vocabulary so she can write up reports on her groundbreaking (and sometimes glass breaking) gravity experiments.

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An orange kitten eats treats from her offering bowl on her Kitten Condo Complex. Behind her the book Physics For Cats by Tom Gauld is balanced precariously on the edge of the platform.

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Chris DiLeo @authordileo.bsky.social · 7h

As ever on this day, choose @sgj.bsky.social

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 6h

13. Cynthia Pelayo

A Chicago based writer, Cynthia writes modern fairy tale retellings and poetry about her city and her Puerto Rican heritage.

Starting Point: Forgotten Sisters, Children of Chicago

Short Stories: Lotería

Poetry: Into The Forest And All The Way Through

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 12h

Just look at it. Its all lumpy like there’s some kind of leg under there or something. Its weird looking.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 12h

Dandy still hasn’t 100% forgiven me for my unscheduled trip to the outside. She demonstrated this today by making biscuits, but only near me, not on me.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 12h

And if you’re enjoying that one, you’ll likely enjoy her entire catalog.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 12h

Had a lazy Sunday with the kids. They took turns making sure I was anchored to the bed throughout the day.

A reddish-brown dog and an orange kitten lie on either side of a lumpy, disheveled grey blanket.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 14h

Awesome!

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 12d

Spooky Season Reads: A Thread

I’m going to try and post horror recommendations through the month. I believe they’ll take the form of author spotlights, giving a general breakdown of an author’s style and a good starting point for reading their work.

An orange kitten sits on a cluttered counter next to a Jason Vorhees hockey mask.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 1d

12. Brian Keene

Brian writes horror and comics. He has a huge catalog and writes some of the best monsters I’ve read.

Also, from watching the Bram Stoker awards, I’ve learned he’s extremely supportive of other authors.

Starting Point: Ghoul, With Teeth, The Rising

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 1d

This picture is after she had her Churu.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

I had to watch my niece run though. I don’t get to make it to very many meets. I tried to explain this to Dandy but she said the form wasn’t filled out correctly, or on time.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

That’s peak humor. No notes.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

Back home now. Dandy is on her tower and facing away from me to show her displeasure at me going to the outside again during unapproved hours.

An orange kitten lies atop the highest level of her Kitten Condo Complex, giving the cold shoulder to the likely disheveled, yet very proud, photographer.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

My niece is headed back to state this year for Cross Country! So proud of her!

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

Awesome! Glad you enjoy them!

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

11. Christina Henry

Christina writes dark fairy tale retellings as well as some more modern horror. Love her take on the classics.

Starting Point: Lost Boy, Horseman, the Ghost Tree

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 2d

The kiddos are snuggling again.

An orange kitten lies next to a (blurry from motion) reddish-brown dog. Both subjects appear to have been recently startled by the quick removal of the fluffy grey blanket.

A reddish-brown dog, who is blurry from motion, sneaks a kiss on an orange kitten lying next to him.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 3d

It should. It’s a Jason Vorhees hockey mask from the Friday the 13th series.

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 3d

I tend to stick to what the tracking apps tell me is horror. But I’ve read nonfiction that scared me more than some horror.

The Radium Girls scared me and made me angry.

Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 3d

*Bonus* he’s also a musician. His band The High Strung is awesome and you may know them from the opening credits of Shameless.

And the book that was too scary to read at work was Incidents Around The House.

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