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Fictional Influence
@fictionalinfluence.bsky.social
YouTuber, Essayist, Paranormal Author
Stories make us who we are and teach us lessons we could never have learned elsewhere. Stories matter. We literally can't live without them, so that's what I write about.
Ebook piracy is a fact of life for ALL authors and it could have serious consequences for indie authors who are enrolled in KU.

But what if you could sell books without risking piracy? You can.

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December 9, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Yes, you can leave your wife.

You can take your young, hot girlfriend on an isolated vacation with your kids

You can tell your kids not to show how much they hate her

But you probably shouldn’t.
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Mental Illness as the Villain in Elevated Horror: The Lodge
YouTube video by Fictional Influence
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December 7, 2024 at 2:16 PM
If you can avoid it, never work for guys named Dave. Trust me on this; they’re nothing but bad news.

My first “real” job was when I was 20. It was supposed to be an entry-level developer job. But when the offer letter came, it turned out to be an executive assistant. Courtesy of Dave🧵
December 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM
My latest article is now live:

"Before I get too deep into my rant, if you are of the Andrew Tate/MedGold mindset that anyone scoring less than a 9 on the hotness scale should walk into the sea, I hear and respect your preferences.

But this post is not for you.

Shoo."
December 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Paranormal romantic suspense is kinda like paranormal romance except less formulaic and less emphasis on spice. The perfect subgenre in my mind #BookSky amzn.to/4gavQVj
The Prince's Pawn
Amazon.com: The Prince's Pawn eBook : McTiernan, Kristin: Kindle Store
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November 30, 2024 at 1:01 PM
The finest religious horror production that has ever been made, simultaneously critiquing and solidifying adherence to religion. #netflix #fiction #moviereview
Midnight Mass: What faith means
Midnight Mass is different than almost any other supernatural horror movie or tv show with religious undertones. Different. And better.All my awesome links: ...
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November 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
The movie reviewers told you "Heretic" is an attack on religion, but they're wrong. It's something else. #heretic #movies #moviereview
Wolves in Shepherd's Clothing
Heretic and the weaponization of religion
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November 29, 2024 at 2:38 PM
You thought you could knock on the devil's door without him answering? #video #xfiles #fiction
The Dark Side and its Consequences (X-Files)
Read my witch-stalker paranormal mystery series: https://amzn.to/3oXWDimThe X-Files episode "Die Hand Die Verletzt," is just one instance of supernatural and...
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November 27, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Much as we'd wish, there is not, in fact, enough for everyone. What does that mean for those who seek utopia? #fiction #writing
Paradise Requires Violence
Furiosa and Protecting What's Yours
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November 27, 2024 at 2:38 PM
What does it mean to be a Millennial woman? Take a look at what we read as teens and you might learn a few things.#video #books #writing
MIllennial Books: What 90s YA books taught millennials about girls (and boys)
Fear Street. Supernatural. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They all tapped into that 90s young adult zeitgeist. The books and tv shows of that era set up a whole g...
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November 26, 2024 at 10:39 PM
If we learned anything from Pitch Black, it's that there are consequences for blindly trusting the clean-cut stranger with a badge https://buff.ly/4g1D65S #fiction #movies
Pitch Black Warned You
The Danger of being a Follower
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November 26, 2024 at 1:37 PM
The trope of a handsome man kidnapping a beautiful woman is found in many genres of fiction--romance of course, but also thrillers and horror, drama, and even comedy. However, it has some pitfalls to avoid... #video #writing
Captor Captive Romance: Using the Captive Woman Trope Ethically
The trope of a handsome man kidnapping a beautiful woman is found in many genres of fiction--romance of course, but also thrillers and horror, drama, and eve...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Actors, writers, and filmmakers ARE role models. They have to be

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. But wear it you do, and bear it you must

As a society, we have nothing else #hollywood #movies
The Last Hero
You know what this is about
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November 25, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Hello BlueSky. I am here for the book people. And the movie people. And the Netflix binge session people. YouTube bingers are also acceptable. I hope I'm in the right place
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November 23, 2024 at 2:17 AM