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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 2h

Just wrote Chapter 9 of the novel, short at just 1008 words, but it's what I think of as a "surprise chapter," not in my original outline, but came to me clear as day and I loved what it would do to the overall narrative, so I went with it. Can't wait to continue its thread tomorrow. #AmWriting

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 18h

The infamous #Turlough taps into the #TARDIS & things will never be the same on #DOCTORWHO or our show; it took three of us to talk about "Mawdryn Undead"!

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast

TV Reviews Podcast · Updated Weekly · A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginni...

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 1d

I wrapped up the current chapter with a creeping, crawling 1146 words, bringing my grand total on the #horror novel so far to 15,700. I feel like I'm really living in the shoes of my duo of characters now. #AmWriting #AmWritingHorror #Halloween #ShudderStories #BeckyBooks

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 5d

It's the birthday of both #Superman co-creator #JerrySiegel and #LoisLane actress #MargotKidder today, so I have new articles celebrating them BOTH!

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SUPER WOMAN: Dig These 13 Great LOIS LANE Alternates and Analogues

A MARGOT KIDDER birthday tribute…

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast @doctorsbeardpod.bsky.social · 7d

The Mara is back! Evil Tegan is back! @writerjimbeard.bsky.social is back, but has his attitude towards the whole snake in the grass story changed since "Kinda"? Take a listen to a new episode of The Doctor's Beard Podcast.

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Union of the Snake - "Snakedance"

Production 6D: "Snakedance" (January 18-26, 1983) - Classic Doctor Who Season 20 Review The Fifth Doctor discovers that Tegan Jovanka has been involuntarily manipul…

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 7d

Started writing a new novel on the 1st and have written every day on it since then, but one. Currently at 11K+ words.

Woke up this morning, couldn't go back to sleep because I was already writing in my head. Got up & did it for real and added 992 more words to bring Chapter 6 to a close. #AmWriting

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 11d

Check out all my #spookymonth reads! #Halloween #horror #terror #ghosts #supernatural #BIGFOOT

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Sgt. Janus

Visit Amazon's Sgt. Janus Page and shop for all Sgt. Janus books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Sgt. Janus

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 15d

How long can we talk on our #DoctorWho podcast? To infinity and beyond! We'll prove it as we debate the merits of "The Arc of Infinity"! Don't be chicken; join us!

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast

TV Reviews Podcast · Updated Weekly · A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginni...

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 15d

In many ways, 1959's #BattleInOuterSpace is the Japanese #ForbiddenPlanet. #Toho #tokusatsu #alieninvasion #fiftiesfuturism

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 15d

Snowball's got 200 pages of both lined and unlined blank space for you to fill up with your story! Pick one up today, and please share with your friends! #blankbook #diary #journal #story #thoughts #amwriting

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Snowball Strums a Story: A Tellin' and a Thinkin' Journal

Amazon.com: Snowball Strums a Story: A Tellin' and a Thinkin' Journal: Beard, Jim, Beard, Becky: Books

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 17d

#BeckyBooks' very first #blankbook, suitable for journaling, diary-making, sketching, thinking, and dreaming. Snowball will help.

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 22d

Got the first #Amazon review of #ShudderStories! Yay, #BeckyBooks! #horror #Halloween

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 26d

One of my childhood books that inspired TREBLE SWIFT AND THE SOLAR SYMPHONY. #sciencefiction #spaceopera #solarsystem #moonlanding #adventure #BeckyBooks

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 28d

This one was got lost almost as soon as it was published, so I'd like to try to highlight it today. A breezy, 120-page novella for #sciencefiction and #spaceopera fans, and one of my proudest achievements. Please share. #StarWars #BattlestarGalactica

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Treble Swift and the Solar Symphony

Amazon.com: Treble Swift and the Solar Symphony: 9798286803439: Beard, Jim: Books

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · 29d

Keep your trays in an upright position as #DoctorWho Season 19 comes in for a landing from its "Time Flight." As usual, @doctorsbeardpod.bsky.social is your guide, this time with a special guest to ease the turbulence between the regular hosts.

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast

TV Reviews Podcast · Updated Weekly · A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginni...

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Rich Handley @richhandleywriter.bsky.social · 29d

Here's a great review of a book that Jim Beard and I put together a few years back for Titan Books.
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Planet Of The Apes: Tales From The Forbidden Zone Edited By Rich Handley And Jim Beard Book Review

YouTube video by Erik Smith: Horror Aficionado

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 20

I've sold an equal amount of digital copies to print editions of SHUDDER STORIES...that never happens. How odd. I normally sell way more print books. Not complaining, just a little...odd. #horror #BeckyBooks #suspense #Halloween

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Shudder Stories: Corpus Vile

Shudder Stories: Corpus Vile - Kindle edition by Beard, Jim, Morris, Brian K., Schildiner, Frank. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Shudder Stories: Corpus Vile.

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 19

Female characters are taking the conn in current #StarTrek shows like #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds, making it a great time to dig into fascinating essays about the women of #StarTrekTOS. Please share with someone you love. #BeckyBooks #Uhura #NurseChapel

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Women Take the Conn: An Unauthorized Star Trek Essay Collection by Women Writers

Amazon.com: Women Take the Conn: An Unauthorized Star Trek Essay Collection by Women Writers: 9798884566224: Beard, Jim, Brooks, Summer, Handley, Rich, Lichtenberg, Jacqueline: Books

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm once again tellin' the damn story on #TelltheDamnStory, one of the best online shows that no one listens to when I'm a guest on it 😜 #pulp #horror #amwriting #spaceopera

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TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 381: Unlocking Genres, Jim Beard's Journey From Jack Kirby To Writing Horror

YouTube video by Tell The Damn Story (TTDS)

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 15

I'm shocked, shocked to find that there are #Cybermen in "Earthshock!" You may be shocked too, when you listen to our newest #DoctorWho review!

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast

TV Reviews Podcast · Updated Weekly · A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginni...

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 14

I have the full #Kickstarter set of the 2021 ADVENTURES IN OZ #roleplaying #5E campaign books, screen, and cards up on #eBay. Gorgeous production on these. Mint and unused. #RPG #WizardofOz #Wicked #DungeonsandDragons #DnD #DoubleCrit

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Pardon Our Interruption...

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Jim Beard @writerjimbeard.bsky.social · Sep 13

SHUDDER STORIES is exceeding my expectations with the response it's been getting. See what all the fuss is about yourself and pick up a copy before the spooky season hits next month!

#horror #Halloween #zombie #werewolf #giantleeches #pulp #pulpfiction #BeckyBooks

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