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@ryanwbenson.bsky.social
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Over the moon to announce I will be writing a comic book for Vampire Surf Cult! Check out the first two pages by the amazing Seba Guidobono! Thrilled to be part of the team on this journey into indie animation.
#VampireSurfCult #horror #comics #indieanimation #comicbook #amreading #amwriting
#VampireSurfCult #horror #comics #indieanimation #comicbook #amreading #amwriting
Excited one of my drabbles, “Intersection,” has been accepted by @horrortree.com ! Can’t wait to see it in print! #microfiction #horror
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December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Excited one of my drabbles, “Intersection,” has been accepted by @horrortree.com ! Can’t wait to see it in print! #microfiction #horror
Hey @vampiresurfcult.bsky.social, does Slug celebrate Christmas?
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Hey @vampiresurfcult.bsky.social, does Slug celebrate Christmas?
A small press I have enjoyed working with has had its editorial team exit. I have one unpublished story in one of their anthologies set for next year. I love this particular story and was excited for it to be published.
The press hasn’t commented on the situation yet, but it’s a bummer situation.
The press hasn’t commented on the situation yet, but it’s a bummer situation.
a man with a beard is holding a piece of paper and saying `` this is a bummer man '' .
Alt: a man with a beard is holding a piece of paper and saying `` this is a bummer man '' .
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November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A small press I have enjoyed working with has had its editorial team exit. I have one unpublished story in one of their anthologies set for next year. I love this particular story and was excited for it to be published.
The press hasn’t commented on the situation yet, but it’s a bummer situation.
The press hasn’t commented on the situation yet, but it’s a bummer situation.
Finished the first draft of the 11 min screen play I was working on. It is poorly formatted and has plenty of what I’ll call “author notes,” but I have something to polish and edit now. (Don’t get me started on the dialogue).
Thank you to all for the advice to just push on!
Thank you to all for the advice to just push on!
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Finished the first draft of the 11 min screen play I was working on. It is poorly formatted and has plenty of what I’ll call “author notes,” but I have something to polish and edit now. (Don’t get me started on the dialogue).
Thank you to all for the advice to just push on!
Thank you to all for the advice to just push on!
Twin Peaks for me. How about you?
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Twin Peaks for me. How about you?
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The fantasy of success feels amazing. But the reality of deliberate practice, the learning, the daily work, the coaching, the feedback, the community, is worth so much more. Don't chase the outcome. Fall in love with the practice.
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The fantasy of success feels amazing. But the reality of deliberate practice, the learning, the daily work, the coaching, the feedback, the community, is worth so much more. Don't chase the outcome. Fall in love with the practice.
Currently paralyzed while writing a screen play. I’ve spent a lot of time looking up all the different formatting (music cue, flashback, quick cuts) and only got 3 pages in. I’m going to just write and then format after.
Any advice? #amwriting #WritingCommunity #screenplay
Any advice? #amwriting #WritingCommunity #screenplay
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Currently paralyzed while writing a screen play. I’ve spent a lot of time looking up all the different formatting (music cue, flashback, quick cuts) and only got 3 pages in. I’m going to just write and then format after.
Any advice? #amwriting #WritingCommunity #screenplay
Any advice? #amwriting #WritingCommunity #screenplay
Signing up kids for different activities all requiring different usernames and passwords sure isn’t fun.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Signing up kids for different activities all requiring different usernames and passwords sure isn’t fun.
The bitter freezing temps that are hitting Atlanta are spelling the end of the Joro spiders for the year. This giant is at the end of her life. Sad but not quite Charlotte’s Web sad.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The bitter freezing temps that are hitting Atlanta are spelling the end of the Joro spiders for the year. This giant is at the end of her life. Sad but not quite Charlotte’s Web sad.
Finished submitting a Drabble (100 word story). Always feels great to send out something when I’ve been working on a longer story. It keeps me motivated.
Anyone else use this strategy?
Anyone else use this strategy?
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Finished submitting a Drabble (100 word story). Always feels great to send out something when I’ve been working on a longer story. It keeps me motivated.
Anyone else use this strategy?
Anyone else use this strategy?
For a limited time the comic I wrote, ECLIPSED #1, is available for preorder @vampiresurfcult.bsky.social Slug’s Secret Stash Store! Link in comments.
ECLIPSED is the origin story of Eclipse, one of Blood Island’s Shred Lords from the upcoming Vampire Surf Cult animated series.
#horror #comicbooks
ECLIPSED is the origin story of Eclipse, one of Blood Island’s Shred Lords from the upcoming Vampire Surf Cult animated series.
#horror #comicbooks
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For a limited time the comic I wrote, ECLIPSED #1, is available for preorder @vampiresurfcult.bsky.social Slug’s Secret Stash Store! Link in comments.
ECLIPSED is the origin story of Eclipse, one of Blood Island’s Shred Lords from the upcoming Vampire Surf Cult animated series.
#horror #comicbooks
ECLIPSED is the origin story of Eclipse, one of Blood Island’s Shred Lords from the upcoming Vampire Surf Cult animated series.
#horror #comicbooks
Did anyone else submit to the Coverfly Red List Marketing Consideration at Roadmap Writers? It’s been 3 months since my submission.
I was also wondering if anyone else has had any success with them or has any opinions on this program.
#writingcommunity #coverfly #roadmapwriters #amwriting
I was also wondering if anyone else has had any success with them or has any opinions on this program.
#writingcommunity #coverfly #roadmapwriters #amwriting
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Did anyone else submit to the Coverfly Red List Marketing Consideration at Roadmap Writers? It’s been 3 months since my submission.
I was also wondering if anyone else has had any success with them or has any opinions on this program.
#writingcommunity #coverfly #roadmapwriters #amwriting
I was also wondering if anyone else has had any success with them or has any opinions on this program.
#writingcommunity #coverfly #roadmapwriters #amwriting
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FOOTPATH: DANGEROUS NIGHTS 🎯
Live on @kickstarter.com! #ProjectWeLove 💚
Written by @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social
Pencils & Inks by @marcelosalaza.bsky.social
Colors by Matheus Huve
Letters by Saida Temofonte
Cover A by Edson Alves & Leah Kemp
Created by Alfred Paige
kck.st/3KO25is
Live on @kickstarter.com! #ProjectWeLove 💚
Written by @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social
Pencils & Inks by @marcelosalaza.bsky.social
Colors by Matheus Huve
Letters by Saida Temofonte
Cover A by Edson Alves & Leah Kemp
Created by Alfred Paige
kck.st/3KO25is
Footpath: Dangerous Nights
32 pages of heart-pounding, rapid-fire action for fans of G.I. Joe, Birds Of Prey, and Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
kck.st
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
FOOTPATH: DANGEROUS NIGHTS 🎯
Live on @kickstarter.com! #ProjectWeLove 💚
Written by @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social
Pencils & Inks by @marcelosalaza.bsky.social
Colors by Matheus Huve
Letters by Saida Temofonte
Cover A by Edson Alves & Leah Kemp
Created by Alfred Paige
kck.st/3KO25is
Live on @kickstarter.com! #ProjectWeLove 💚
Written by @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social
Pencils & Inks by @marcelosalaza.bsky.social
Colors by Matheus Huve
Letters by Saida Temofonte
Cover A by Edson Alves & Leah Kemp
Created by Alfred Paige
kck.st/3KO25is
Last chance to back this awesome comic! Tons of great rewards.
We're down to the LAST DAY to back FOOTPATH: DANGEROUS NIGHTS on @kickstarter.com! ⌛
All backers are getting a FREE extra digital comic & all physical backers get a FREE art print.
You can support the project for just $1!
Visit our campaign page now before it's too late.
Synopsis in alt text. ⤵️
All backers are getting a FREE extra digital comic & all physical backers get a FREE art print.
You can support the project for just $1!
Visit our campaign page now before it's too late.
Synopsis in alt text. ⤵️
October 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Last chance to back this awesome comic! Tons of great rewards.
I’ve been listening to a lot of Tool this Halloween season. It’s a good change up from soundtracks and Rob zombie.
Anyone else got any good Halloween tunes they listen to to get in the spooky mood?
youtu.be/MM62wjLrgmA?si
Anyone else got any good Halloween tunes they listen to to get in the spooky mood?
youtu.be/MM62wjLrgmA?si
TOOL - Schism (Official Video)
YouTube video by TOOLVEVO
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October 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I’ve been listening to a lot of Tool this Halloween season. It’s a good change up from soundtracks and Rob zombie.
Anyone else got any good Halloween tunes they listen to to get in the spooky mood?
youtu.be/MM62wjLrgmA?si
Anyone else got any good Halloween tunes they listen to to get in the spooky mood?
youtu.be/MM62wjLrgmA?si
A year ago, I was overwhelmed as I tried to complete a novel. I received a text asking if I wanted to write a comic. I almost declined despite being excited. Now, the comic book in print and I’m onto issue #2!
Long story short, don’t take opportunities for granted!
Long story short, don’t take opportunities for granted!
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A year ago, I was overwhelmed as I tried to complete a novel. I received a text asking if I wanted to write a comic. I almost declined despite being excited. Now, the comic book in print and I’m onto issue #2!
Long story short, don’t take opportunities for granted!
Long story short, don’t take opportunities for granted!
Finished reading issue 1 of IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME from @madcavestudios.com and really enjoyed it. The writing and art by Ryan Parrott and Letizia Cadonici was great and I like where the story seems to be going. Great spooky, bloody story for the spooky season. #horror #comics #amreading
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Finished reading issue 1 of IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME from @madcavestudios.com and really enjoyed it. The writing and art by Ryan Parrott and Letizia Cadonici was great and I like where the story seems to be going. Great spooky, bloody story for the spooky season. #horror #comics #amreading
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Yoooooooo! VSC is kicking off Slugtober with our very own spooky and weird drawing prompts calendar!
Follow the prompts, tag us and use hash #slugtober - for participating there will be some VSC sticker slaps headed your way -- when we spin em all up big wheel style!
Lets get weird, ya ghouls!
Follow the prompts, tag us and use hash #slugtober - for participating there will be some VSC sticker slaps headed your way -- when we spin em all up big wheel style!
Lets get weird, ya ghouls!
October 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Yoooooooo! VSC is kicking off Slugtober with our very own spooky and weird drawing prompts calendar!
Follow the prompts, tag us and use hash #slugtober - for participating there will be some VSC sticker slaps headed your way -- when we spin em all up big wheel style!
Lets get weird, ya ghouls!
Follow the prompts, tag us and use hash #slugtober - for participating there will be some VSC sticker slaps headed your way -- when we spin em all up big wheel style!
Lets get weird, ya ghouls!
My story, BLOOD TIES was a finalist in the #ShortStory category at the @horrorigins.com Film Fest! It’s an honor to be included with the amazing movies, screenplays, short stories, graphic novels, etc.
#horrorigins #film #horror #shortstories #amwriting #filmfestival #horrormovies
#horrorigins #film #horror #shortstories #amwriting #filmfestival #horrormovies
October 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My story, BLOOD TIES was a finalist in the #ShortStory category at the @horrorigins.com Film Fest! It’s an honor to be included with the amazing movies, screenplays, short stories, graphic novels, etc.
#horrorigins #film #horror #shortstories #amwriting #filmfestival #horrormovies
#horrorigins #film #horror #shortstories #amwriting #filmfestival #horrormovies
Check out this awesome Simpsons Treehouse of Horror advent calendar for Halloween. The first item was the book, “How to Cook for Forty Humans,” from the first Treehouse of Horror (1990 😳).
Bought it at Costco.
#halloween #treehouseofhorror #simpsons #horror
Bought it at Costco.
#halloween #treehouseofhorror #simpsons #horror
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Check out this awesome Simpsons Treehouse of Horror advent calendar for Halloween. The first item was the book, “How to Cook for Forty Humans,” from the first Treehouse of Horror (1990 😳).
Bought it at Costco.
#halloween #treehouseofhorror #simpsons #horror
Bought it at Costco.
#halloween #treehouseofhorror #simpsons #horror
I just backed Footpath: Dangerous Nights on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon...
Footpath: Dangerous Nights
32 pages of heart-pounding, rapid-fire action for fans of G.I. Joe, Birds Of Prey, and Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
www.kickstarter.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I just backed Footpath: Dangerous Nights on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon...
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Choice is more important than magical moments than never might come.
Start, creative. If you were waiting for a sign, this is it.
#writers #artists #creatives #poets #2rulerecovery
youtube.com/shorts/_nwgl...
Start, creative. If you were waiting for a sign, this is it.
#writers #artists #creatives #poets #2rulerecovery
youtube.com/shorts/_nwgl...
Choosing to start requires forgiving yourself… and it is so very important to do.
YouTube video by Ruthanne Reid
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September 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Choice is more important than magical moments than never might come.
Start, creative. If you were waiting for a sign, this is it.
#writers #artists #creatives #poets #2rulerecovery
youtube.com/shorts/_nwgl...
Start, creative. If you were waiting for a sign, this is it.
#writers #artists #creatives #poets #2rulerecovery
youtube.com/shorts/_nwgl...
No blood moon in the Americas. 😕 I’ll have to live vicariously through the Vampire Surf Cult.
Third image art by @idrawanimation.bsky.social (First two pics by moi).
#bloodmoon #vampiresurfcult #moon# #vsc
Third image art by @idrawanimation.bsky.social (First two pics by moi).
#bloodmoon #vampiresurfcult #moon# #vsc
September 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
No blood moon in the Americas. 😕 I’ll have to live vicariously through the Vampire Surf Cult.
Third image art by @idrawanimation.bsky.social (First two pics by moi).
#bloodmoon #vampiresurfcult #moon# #vsc
Third image art by @idrawanimation.bsky.social (First two pics by moi).
#bloodmoon #vampiresurfcult #moon# #vsc
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Yay! My short story, TOWNIE, is an official selection for the HORRORIGINS Film Fest! @horrorigins.com #shortstory #shortstories #filmfestival #horror #horrorigins #HorrOriginsFilmFest
September 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Yay! My short story, TOWNIE, is an official selection for the HORRORIGINS Film Fest! @horrorigins.com #shortstory #shortstories #filmfestival #horror #horrorigins #HorrOriginsFilmFest
Yay! My short story, TOWNIE, is an official selection for the HORRORIGINS Film Fest! @horrorigins.com #shortstory #shortstories #filmfestival #horror #horrorigins #HorrOriginsFilmFest
September 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Yay! My short story, TOWNIE, is an official selection for the HORRORIGINS Film Fest! @horrorigins.com #shortstory #shortstories #filmfestival #horror #horrorigins #HorrOriginsFilmFest