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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac

@ravensnpennies.com

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Writer, blogger, game designer, #GURPS GM, reader, foodie, and cinephile. Inveterate raconteur. Spouse of @foxmoon.bsky.social, bi/demi, he/him. Love. Duty. Honor. Faith. The Words I Live By. Semper Vivimus, Semper Vincimus. https://linktr.ee/ravenpenny

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · Dec 30

I'm looking for freelance writing gigs/clients. I've written for TTRPGs, fiction, videogames, marketing/ad-copy, SEO posts, blog posts, and technical prose (mostly of the tech variety). I'm also a good researcher and can do developmental editing for some subjects. References and prices on request.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

I'm in a bad way right now and once again, I call on Gondor for aid. I'm offering a temporary tier on #Patreon for my back #GURPS content. I'm highly unlikely to offer such content again like this. Check it out and please reshare this.

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Lack of Pennies But A Nest Still Needs Feathering | Christopher R. Rice

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 21h

COULD... But I'm a fool for anything dill-related. But may I counter with a specific brine? Caperberries/capers. ^_^

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

I think that there is a difference between understanding a story and feeling that story. In the same way that faith and knowledge are a bit of a dichotomy. Those stories we love the most probably have a very thin line between those two things being evenly split.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

^_^

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

I agree, but I got into this on Twitter forever ago and it left an impression. Worse: I did this. I am 100% guilty of doing this before and when someone pointed it out politely, I unplugged, stepped away, thought about it, and realized they were right. Then I apologized and didn't do it again.

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

A nice paprika would work too I think.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

Your job as a reviewer, reader, and/or fellow author is to try and make space for the new. It's not zero sum - those who read for pleasure always need to new books and you won't be able to keep up with a reader's demand. Sharing the spotlight makes your time in it all the brighter.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

If a fellow reader asks you your opinion - give it to them in as an honest a way as possible with specific reasons why you didn't like it - even if it's just "I didn't vibe with the style/story/whatever." Just be real. Not all things are for all people, but if someone wants to know - tell them.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

Unless an author ASKS you for criticism for why you didn't like their work, keep your fucking mouth shut. It's hard enough baring your soul much less dealing with an asshole who wants to tell you you're shit to feel better about themselves. And by the way, if you do this - you're an asshole.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

Chili powder is the typical go to for that I believe, but chipotle is far better. Or you know, dried scotch bonnets

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

For the sauce, heat up some brown sugar in a separate pot and let it get liquidy, use the rest in the pan to make the sauce but cook it hot and fast so it clumps and is crispy. Then pour in the sugar from the pot.

Caramel works great too

Add pulverized nuts in before the sugar for a new flavor.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 22h

Yes. Ok. Some tips (ignore if not wanted):

Most recipes are going to tell you to slice them like you would if you were putting them into cereal or yogurt. Don't. Cut them into small 2" lengths.

Freeze them until hard, but not frozen and shake in a bag of cornstarch right before frying.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

Is this a Malaysian style or a Caribbean style?

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

I'm telling you - those motherfuckers think it's fun to poke the donkey. That's how you get kicked in the fucking head.

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

I just write until I'm done. I wrote a 36,000 word GURPS book in a single weekend once.

Liana Kerzner @redlianak.bsky.social · 1d

What's your weirdest trick to meet deadlines?

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

:-(

Damn it. If I can help, lemme know.

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

Cornstarch - light dusting. Will make them crispy as hell.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 23h

That rocks.

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

@frogandtoadbot.bsky.social I heard you guys were up to some good.

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The Harpy Sorceress is ready for spooky season @thehappysorceress.bsky.social · 1d

We haven't even celebrated that most glorious time of year - HALLOWEEN - yet.

Do *not* come at me with your Black Friday & Christmas.

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

This motherfucker just said he had PTSD from McCain doing a thumbs down. . .

Did he just equate that to those who have suffered abuse, trauma, and residuals from life and death situations. Fucking really?!

Such a EPIC peice of shit. Gawd

I'm done for today. Y'all have a good one.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan?

MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas.

(So, no plan)

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

Yes.

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

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Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · 1d

Shields are at 5%. Another hit and the crew will never sleep again.