D.N. Schmidt, sci-fi novelist 🪐📚
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Science fiction novelist and humorist. Posting stories, jokes, and thoughts about writing and creativity.
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The Chained Space Series - D.N. Schmidt
Jay Jordan and his space junk salvage crew travel the Domain, bending the law like a pretzel and sneaking their loot past wormhole security. All he wants out
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A salvage crew goes after a ship lost in the deadliest place in space. They battle alien gangsters, the galactic government, and their own minds.
Great for fans of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and other fun space adventures!
#booksky 📚🪐 #spaceopera
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A salvage crew goes after a ship lost in the deadliest place in space. They battle alien gangsters, the galactic government, and their own minds.
Great for fans of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and other fun space adventures!
#booksky 📚🪐 #spaceopera
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If Roscoe hears me swear when I'm in the kitchen, he'll come running from anywhere in the house, because he knows there's a good chance that means I spilled something he'll get to clean up.
November 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If Roscoe hears me swear when I'm in the kitchen, he'll come running from anywhere in the house, because he knows there's a good chance that means I spilled something he'll get to clean up.
A salvage crew gets hired to find a ship lost in the most dangerous place in space. Can they keep it from falling into the wrong hands? Should you really stop in the middle of a ray gun fight to fix your hair? And why is space coffee so terrible?
#spaceopea #sff
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#spaceopea #sff
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The Screaming Void: Book 1 in the Chained Space Series
Amazon.com: The Screaming Void: Book 1 in the Chained Space Series eBook : Schmidt, D.N.: Kindle Store
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November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A salvage crew gets hired to find a ship lost in the most dangerous place in space. Can they keep it from falling into the wrong hands? Should you really stop in the middle of a ray gun fight to fix your hair? And why is space coffee so terrible?
#spaceopea #sff
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9PSC8V
#spaceopea #sff
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Mom said you’re not allowed to mute me.
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Mom said you’re not allowed to mute me.
I love fish out of water movies like like Army of Darkness or Thor. They feel like a Dungeons and Dragons game where a player refuses to make a character that fits the setting, and the DM has to figure out what to do with a knight on horseback in what’s supposed to be a pirates at sea adventure.
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I love fish out of water movies like like Army of Darkness or Thor. They feel like a Dungeons and Dragons game where a player refuses to make a character that fits the setting, and the DM has to figure out what to do with a knight on horseback in what’s supposed to be a pirates at sea adventure.
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In celebration of "Into the GigaVerse" being available in print (and pre-order for the eBook available Dec 15th).
I have discounted "The Art of Myth-Direction" to 99c.
That's less than a penny per laugh! Don't miss out.
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#booksky💙📚 #booksale
I have discounted "The Art of Myth-Direction" to 99c.
That's less than a penny per laugh! Don't miss out.
www.amazon.com/Art-Myth-Dir...
#booksky💙📚 #booksale
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In celebration of "Into the GigaVerse" being available in print (and pre-order for the eBook available Dec 15th).
I have discounted "The Art of Myth-Direction" to 99c.
That's less than a penny per laugh! Don't miss out.
www.amazon.com/Art-Myth-Dir...
#booksky💙📚 #booksale
I have discounted "The Art of Myth-Direction" to 99c.
That's less than a penny per laugh! Don't miss out.
www.amazon.com/Art-Myth-Dir...
#booksky💙📚 #booksale
The pigs slipped Charlotte a package. “It’s the dead flies from the farm house windows. Just give folks a gentle nudge in the right direction, and we’ll bring more.”
The next day, the animals gathered to see the latest message woven into the spider web. “Trust the pigs!”
— Charlotte’s Animal Farm
The next day, the animals gathered to see the latest message woven into the spider web. “Trust the pigs!”
— Charlotte’s Animal Farm
November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The pigs slipped Charlotte a package. “It’s the dead flies from the farm house windows. Just give folks a gentle nudge in the right direction, and we’ll bring more.”
The next day, the animals gathered to see the latest message woven into the spider web. “Trust the pigs!”
— Charlotte’s Animal Farm
The next day, the animals gathered to see the latest message woven into the spider web. “Trust the pigs!”
— Charlotte’s Animal Farm
In case you missed it, today is the fortieth anniversary of Calvin and Hobbes. The strip has always been very special to me, so I thought I would share what I feel makes it so great, and some links to fan art and other resources around the web. Enjoy!
This week is the fortieth anniversary of the greatest comic strip of all time: Calvin and Hobbes. Here are some thoughts about what made it so special.
dnschmidt.com/comics/calvi...
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Calvin and Hobbes 40th Anniversary! - D.N. Schmidt
Calvin and Hobbes turns 40! Created by Bill Watterson on November 18, 1985, it's the only newspaper comic strip to elevate the medium to an art form.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In case you missed it, today is the fortieth anniversary of Calvin and Hobbes. The strip has always been very special to me, so I thought I would share what I feel makes it so great, and some links to fan art and other resources around the web. Enjoy!
Bill called his landlord. "Local #reality is on the fritz again. When I tried to leave for work, the door bit me."
The landlord grunted. "I'll call my coherence guy, but he can't be there until Tuesday. Holiday weekend, after all."
Billy sighed. "You're no help! I'm telling Mom!"
#vss365
The landlord grunted. "I'll call my coherence guy, but he can't be there until Tuesday. Holiday weekend, after all."
Billy sighed. "You're no help! I'm telling Mom!"
#vss365
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I hate it when headlines imply the article is about mental health tips, but it's not actually anything you can use.
Like "New Research Shows How To Calm Down Anxious Nerves!" And it's about editing mice genes. Oh great, I'll just warm up my CRISPR-Cas9 real quick. Why didn't I try this before?
Like "New Research Shows How To Calm Down Anxious Nerves!" And it's about editing mice genes. Oh great, I'll just warm up my CRISPR-Cas9 real quick. Why didn't I try this before?
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I hate it when headlines imply the article is about mental health tips, but it's not actually anything you can use.
Like "New Research Shows How To Calm Down Anxious Nerves!" And it's about editing mice genes. Oh great, I'll just warm up my CRISPR-Cas9 real quick. Why didn't I try this before?
Like "New Research Shows How To Calm Down Anxious Nerves!" And it's about editing mice genes. Oh great, I'll just warm up my CRISPR-Cas9 real quick. Why didn't I try this before?
You might have mastered plot, character, and theme, but can you write funny? Whether you’re a newbie novelist or a storytelling sage, learning more about humor writing and joke structure can take your storytelling to the next level.
#writingcommunity #writingtips
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#writingcommunity #writingtips
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Humor Writing: The Ultimate Guide - D.N. Schmidt
Want to write funny? Learn about humor writing and joke structure and take and your storytelling to the next level with this ultimate guide.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
You might have mastered plot, character, and theme, but can you write funny? Whether you’re a newbie novelist or a storytelling sage, learning more about humor writing and joke structure can take your storytelling to the next level.
#writingcommunity #writingtips
dnschmidt.com/writing-advi...
#writingcommunity #writingtips
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November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reposted by D.N. Schmidt, sci-fi novelist 🪐📚
Reposted by D.N. Schmidt, sci-fi novelist 🪐📚
Mechanical Heart’s book Birthday is tomorrow!!
Get my debut for 99cents EVERYWHERE!!
b2r: books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
itch: beverlyannemichel.itch.io/mechanical-h...
#booksky 💙📚
Get my debut for 99cents EVERYWHERE!!
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#booksky 💙📚
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Mechanical Heart’s book Birthday is tomorrow!!
Get my debut for 99cents EVERYWHERE!!
b2r: books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
itch: beverlyannemichel.itch.io/mechanical-h...
#booksky 💙📚
Get my debut for 99cents EVERYWHERE!!
b2r: books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
itch: beverlyannemichel.itch.io/mechanical-h...
#booksky 💙📚
Twenty minutes after challenging Baron von Dastard to a duel, you realize autocorrect changed it to “duet.” To defend your fiancée’s honor, you’ll have to learn all the words to You’re The One That I Want.
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Twenty minutes after challenging Baron von Dastard to a duel, you realize autocorrect changed it to “duet.” To defend your fiancée’s honor, you’ll have to learn all the words to You’re The One That I Want.
Vacation on Planet Glor was super fun, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest! Check ‘em out!
MY BOOKS!
If you're looking for unserious scifi with Space Florida vibes, look no further than Red Darkling, Bonkpocalypse, and the interactive novel Vacation on Planet Glor. You won't regret it. Or will you?
Learn more at: www.laguettler.com
If you're looking for unserious scifi with Space Florida vibes, look no further than Red Darkling, Bonkpocalypse, and the interactive novel Vacation on Planet Glor. You won't regret it. Or will you?
Learn more at: www.laguettler.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Vacation on Planet Glor was super fun, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest! Check ‘em out!
This week is the fortieth anniversary of the greatest comic strip of all time: Calvin and Hobbes. Here are some thoughts about what made it so special.
dnschmidt.com/comics/calvi...
dnschmidt.com/comics/calvi...
Calvin and Hobbes 40th Anniversary! - D.N. Schmidt
Calvin and Hobbes turns 40! Created by Bill Watterson on November 18, 1985, it's the only newspaper comic strip to elevate the medium to an art form.
dnschmidt.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This week is the fortieth anniversary of the greatest comic strip of all time: Calvin and Hobbes. Here are some thoughts about what made it so special.
dnschmidt.com/comics/calvi...
dnschmidt.com/comics/calvi...
A reporter raised her hand. “What do you say to people who claim the entire AI industry is nothing but hype?”
The CEO laughed. “My only #goal is to share the plain, simple facts about AI, without the buzz words or exaggeration. Now let’s talk about our latest product: Digital Messiah.”
#vss365
The CEO laughed. “My only #goal is to share the plain, simple facts about AI, without the buzz words or exaggeration. Now let’s talk about our latest product: Digital Messiah.”
#vss365
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Do you think Dorothy had to go to therapy after she melted the Wicked Witch? I think if I accidentally melted an old lady, I'd be messed up for a bit.
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Do you think Dorothy had to go to therapy after she melted the Wicked Witch? I think if I accidentally melted an old lady, I'd be messed up for a bit.
If you've read The Screaming Void and The Stolen Planet, please don't forget to post a quick rating and review. It only takes a minute, and it really helps!
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The Screaming Void: Book 1 in the Chained Space Series
Amazon.com: The Screaming Void: Book 1 in the Chained Space Series eBook : Schmidt, D.N.: Kindle Store
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November 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If you've read The Screaming Void and The Stolen Planet, please don't forget to post a quick rating and review. It only takes a minute, and it really helps!
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
Please don't reply to nonpolitical jokes with politics. Yeah, I hate him too. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. Crazy, right?
November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Please don't reply to nonpolitical jokes with politics. Yeah, I hate him too. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. Crazy, right?
They say nature photography requires a lot of patience. The impatient photographers must all go into web photography. A lot of them don't even wait for the models to finish getting dressed first.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
They say nature photography requires a lot of patience. The impatient photographers must all go into web photography. A lot of them don't even wait for the models to finish getting dressed first.
Greg messaged his boss. "You know, in some countries, people are encouraged to nap at work. It actually increases productivity!"
"Absolutely not," his boss said.
"Why can't we try it? What's the #issue?"
"We'll talk about it when you get back. For now, just keep flying the plane."
#vss365
"Absolutely not," his boss said.
"Why can't we try it? What's the #issue?"
"We'll talk about it when you get back. For now, just keep flying the plane."
#vss365
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Phantom of the Opera is the scariest horror movie monster. Other monsters just kill you, but the Phantom makes you do a karaoke duet with him first.
November 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The Phantom of the Opera is the scariest horror movie monster. Other monsters just kill you, but the Phantom makes you do a karaoke duet with him first.
Friend: My brother wants to be a blackjack dealer, but he's so bad at math, he can't count without using his fingers.
Me: If he can count to 21 on his fingers, he should see a doctor.
Me: If he can count to 21 on his fingers, he should see a doctor.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Friend: My brother wants to be a blackjack dealer, but he's so bad at math, he can't count without using his fingers.
Me: If he can count to 21 on his fingers, he should see a doctor.
Me: If he can count to 21 on his fingers, he should see a doctor.