Gary Ballard, Author
@haemishm.bsky.social
Indie author of science-fiction cyberpunk series The Bridge Chronicles & Cthulhu Mythos series The Stepping Stone Cycle. https://bridgechronicles.com/ New novel Hiss Whistle Dead coming in December! I also write music, film videos, and photograph things.
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The New Bridge Chronicles Novel - Hiss Whistle Dead Book Trailer
YouTube video by Gary Ballard
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It's here! My new Bridge Chronicles #cyberpunk novel, Hiss Whistle Dead has been released! You can grab it on Amazon right now - www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1MLHN7
#scifi #BookSky #books #author #writer #booktrailer #noir #mystery #tech #nearfuture
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#scifi #BookSky #books #author #writer #booktrailer #noir #mystery #tech #nearfuture
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I took this pictured across from Abe's BBQ in Clarksdale, Mississippi on a road trip in September 2025. This cloudscape demanded to be photographed. #mississippiphotographer #photography #mississippi #clarksdale
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 AM
I took this pictured across from Abe's BBQ in Clarksdale, Mississippi on a road trip in September 2025. This cloudscape demanded to be photographed. #mississippiphotographer #photography #mississippi #clarksdale
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! My latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead, is now available in audiobook on Audible. www.amazon.com/Hiss-Whistle... #cyberpunk #audiobook #scifi #nearfuture #noir #mystery
Hiss Whistle Dead: A Bridge Chronicles Mystery: The Bridge Chronicles
Amazon.com: Hiss Whistle Dead: A Bridge Chronicles Mystery: The Bridge Chronicles (Audible Audio Edition): Gary Ballard, Frances Leah King, Gary Ballard: Books
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December 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! My latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead, is now available in audiobook on Audible. www.amazon.com/Hiss-Whistle... #cyberpunk #audiobook #scifi #nearfuture #noir #mystery
Preach.
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Preach.
The final stages of production are complete. I'll be releasing the audiobook version of my novel "Hiss, Whistle, Dead" on Audible and the iTunes store before Christmas. It's a great reading by the voiceover artist Frances Leah King. #cyberpunk #audiobook #audible #scifi #mystery
December 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The final stages of production are complete. I'll be releasing the audiobook version of my novel "Hiss, Whistle, Dead" on Audible and the iTunes store before Christmas. It's a great reading by the voiceover artist Frances Leah King. #cyberpunk #audiobook #audible #scifi #mystery
I wrote some more on the historical novel I've been working on since 2022. The first draft is already up to 63,000 words. I do think this will end up being the longest book I've ever written, hopefully it will be the best as well (and best seller). #amwriting #authorlife #author
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I wrote some more on the historical novel I've been working on since 2022. The first draft is already up to 63,000 words. I do think this will end up being the longest book I've ever written, hopefully it will be the best as well (and best seller). #amwriting #authorlife #author
Back in September, i took a work trip to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Here's a couple of shots that stood out from the ones I took that day. #ncrm #nationalcivilrightsmuseum #memphis #nationalcivilrightsmuseummemphis
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Back in September, i took a work trip to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Here's a couple of shots that stood out from the ones I took that day. #ncrm #nationalcivilrightsmuseum #memphis #nationalcivilrightsmuseummemphis
Happy Thanksgiving all my US friends!
I recently submitted an interview with Atmosphere Press. You can read it here, in which I talk a lot about my latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead.
atmospherepress.com/interview-wi...
I recently submitted an interview with Atmosphere Press. You can read it here, in which I talk a lot about my latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead.
atmospherepress.com/interview-wi...
An Interview with Gary Ballard | Atmosphere Press
Born long ago in Meridian, Mississippi, Gary Ballard has always been too curious about the world. Beginning at the age of eleven, his writing journey has spanned decades, from those initial imitations...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Happy Thanksgiving all my US friends!
I recently submitted an interview with Atmosphere Press. You can read it here, in which I talk a lot about my latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead.
atmospherepress.com/interview-wi...
I recently submitted an interview with Atmosphere Press. You can read it here, in which I talk a lot about my latest novel, Hiss Whistle Dead.
atmospherepress.com/interview-wi...
The difference between our fantasy versions of cybernetics and robotics and the reality is likely very vast, and built on typical class warfare lines. I examine the idea in my latest video.
youtu.be/G8cywZ6gQxw
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The Author Has Thoughts - Various & Sundry: Cybernetics & Robotics - The Real Talk About Future Tech
YouTube video by Gary Ballard
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November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The difference between our fantasy versions of cybernetics and robotics and the reality is likely very vast, and built on typical class warfare lines. I examine the idea in my latest video.
youtu.be/G8cywZ6gQxw
youtu.be/G8cywZ6gQxw
I've taken a lot of this year off from writing, dealing with some personal shit, and resetting my mind. Today was my first day writing, got down over 1000 words in the historical novel I've been writing since 2021. I don't know when I'll finish. It's maybe 40% of the first draft done. #amwriting
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I've taken a lot of this year off from writing, dealing with some personal shit, and resetting my mind. Today was my first day writing, got down over 1000 words in the historical novel I've been writing since 2021. I don't know when I'll finish. It's maybe 40% of the first draft done. #amwriting
Back in August, I had a few hours to take photos at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. It was hot as hell, but I ended up getting a real high percentage of good shots out of the session. This is the group of "non-flower" shots. #mississippiphotographer #photographs #photographer #photography
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Back in August, I had a few hours to take photos at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. It was hot as hell, but I ended up getting a real high percentage of good shots out of the session. This is the group of "non-flower" shots. #mississippiphotographer #photographs #photographer #photography
Two versions of one of my favorite pictures taken at The Old Capitol Museum back in June. I couldn't decide which I liked better, so I posted both. #mississippiphotography #mississippiphotographer #photography #blackandwhitephoto #photographer
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Two versions of one of my favorite pictures taken at The Old Capitol Museum back in June. I couldn't decide which I liked better, so I posted both. #mississippiphotography #mississippiphotographer #photography #blackandwhitephoto #photographer
Sunset looking out over Capitol Street from the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, Mississippi from back in June. #mississippiphotographs #mississippi #oldcapitolmuseum #photography #photographer #mississippiphotography
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Sunset looking out over Capitol Street from the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, Mississippi from back in June. #mississippiphotographs #mississippi #oldcapitolmuseum #photography #photographer #mississippiphotography
Here are some more shots of my wandering around downtown Memphis back in June. #mississippiphotographer #photography #prettypictures #photographer #memphis
October 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Here are some more shots of my wandering around downtown Memphis back in June. #mississippiphotographer #photography #prettypictures #photographer #memphis
A few architectural shots from wandering around downtown Memphis back at the end of June. #mississippiphotographer #photography #photos #memphis #photographer
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A few architectural shots from wandering around downtown Memphis back at the end of June. #mississippiphotographer #photography #photos #memphis #photographer
My evening was spent wandering the Mississippi State Fair taking pictures. Just a few that stood out on first review. #mississippistatefair2025 #mississippiphotography #photography #mississippiphotographer
October 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
My evening was spent wandering the Mississippi State Fair taking pictures. Just a few that stood out on first review. #mississippistatefair2025 #mississippiphotography #photography #mississippiphotographer
A random band playing at BB King's club on Beale Street, late on a Friday afternoon. Thanks to Chris, the sound guy, for giving me tips about taking pictures around Memphis! #mississippiphotographer #photography #memphis #bealestreet #photographer
October 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A random band playing at BB King's club on Beale Street, late on a Friday afternoon. Thanks to Chris, the sound guy, for giving me tips about taking pictures around Memphis! #mississippiphotographer #photography #memphis #bealestreet #photographer
"A rising tide lifts all ships" or boats or whatever. I've heard that phrase most of my life as a justification for cutting taxes for wealthy people and businesses to spur economic growth. But it's a horseshit phrase. See the full video on my Youtube channel- youtu.be/KchZAm5MT68
The Author Has Thoughts - Various & Sundry: The Rising Tide
YouTube video by Gary Ballard
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September 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"A rising tide lifts all ships" or boats or whatever. I've heard that phrase most of my life as a justification for cutting taxes for wealthy people and businesses to spur economic growth. But it's a horseshit phrase. See the full video on my Youtube channel- youtu.be/KchZAm5MT68
An utterly strange place called The Crystal Shrine Grotto in a Memphis cemetery. To me, it's a very odd set of Christian iconography in a bizarre setting. I'm sure it means something to someone. #mississippiphotographer #photography #iconography #landscape #photos #photographer #crystalshinegrotto
September 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
An utterly strange place called The Crystal Shrine Grotto in a Memphis cemetery. To me, it's a very odd set of Christian iconography in a bizarre setting. I'm sure it means something to someone. #mississippiphotographer #photography #iconography #landscape #photos #photographer #crystalshinegrotto
I recently contracted with a voice actor to record the #audiobook version of my latest #cyberpunk #novel, Hiss Whistle Dead! You can find out more about the book at bridgechronicles.com/novels/hiss-... Hope to have it out before the end of the year. #scifi #mystery #author
The Bridge Chronicles Novels - A Series of Near-Future Cyberpunk Books
Hiss Whistle Dead A Bridge Chronicles Mystery Hiss Whistle Dead is a new experimental novel set in the Bridge Chronicles universe by acclaimed independent author Gary Ballard. It was originally releas...
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September 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I recently contracted with a voice actor to record the #audiobook version of my latest #cyberpunk #novel, Hiss Whistle Dead! You can find out more about the book at bridgechronicles.com/novels/hiss-... Hope to have it out before the end of the year. #scifi #mystery #author
For my followers on Bluesky who either have or have not read my books, I have two questions:
1) Why haven't you read my books? (Genuine question, not fishing for compliments)
2) Should my next Bridge Chronicles book be in the main storyline, or write another Shel the Excavator book?
1) Why haven't you read my books? (Genuine question, not fishing for compliments)
2) Should my next Bridge Chronicles book be in the main storyline, or write another Shel the Excavator book?
September 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
For my followers on Bluesky who either have or have not read my books, I have two questions:
1) Why haven't you read my books? (Genuine question, not fishing for compliments)
2) Should my next Bridge Chronicles book be in the main storyline, or write another Shel the Excavator book?
1) Why haven't you read my books? (Genuine question, not fishing for compliments)
2) Should my next Bridge Chronicles book be in the main storyline, or write another Shel the Excavator book?
Looking down Capitol Street towards a gorgeous sunset, taken on Juneteenth at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, MS. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotography #photographer #photography
August 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Looking down Capitol Street towards a gorgeous sunset, taken on Juneteenth at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, MS. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotography #photographer #photography
What happens when the plagiarism machines of the GenAI crowd stop hallucinating, and just start embracing random lies that they defend with absolute confidence? I examine four incidents/articles and tell you why that should frighten you. youtu.be/Jt5C9VQczOk
#GenAI #artificialintelligence #LLM
#GenAI #artificialintelligence #LLM
The Author Has Thoughts - Various & Sundry: GenAI Stops Hallucinating, Embraces Lies Instead
YouTube video by Gary Ballard
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August 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
What happens when the plagiarism machines of the GenAI crowd stop hallucinating, and just start embracing random lies that they defend with absolute confidence? I examine four incidents/articles and tell you why that should frighten you. youtu.be/Jt5C9VQczOk
#GenAI #artificialintelligence #LLM
#GenAI #artificialintelligence #LLM
Some more photos from my June trip following the Vicksburg campaign. We took a trek up the Hill of Death, the man made cave, and finally the Battlefield Park. #vicksburg #mississippiphotos #mississipiphotographer #photographer #photos
August 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Some more photos from my June trip following the Vicksburg campaign. We took a trek up the Hill of Death, the man made cave, and finally the Battlefield Park. #vicksburg #mississippiphotos #mississipiphotographer #photographer #photos
These pictures were taken at the Coker House and Champion Hill near Edwards, MS back in mid-June. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotographs #cokerhouse #photography #photographer #blackandwhitephotography
July 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
These pictures were taken at the Coker House and Champion Hill near Edwards, MS back in mid-June. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotographs #cokerhouse #photography #photographer #blackandwhitephotography
I processed a few more pictures from my April trip to Windsor Ruins. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotography #photography #photos #photographer #art
May 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I processed a few more pictures from my April trip to Windsor Ruins. #mississippiphotographer #mississippiphotography #photography #photos #photographer #art