L.J. McLean
@ljmclean.bsky.social
Author, Writer, Developmental Editor of Sci-fi/Fantasy, craft beer enthusiast.
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Baked this yesterday. Same Dutch oven sourdough bread recipe I've used for years, but then I thought, "Why not put it in a loaf pan instead of the Dutch oven?" With a quarter cup more of water and a boiled-water pan in the oven, I think it turned out good to mop up chili.
February 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Baked this yesterday. Same Dutch oven sourdough bread recipe I've used for years, but then I thought, "Why not put it in a loaf pan instead of the Dutch oven?" With a quarter cup more of water and a boiled-water pan in the oven, I think it turned out good to mop up chili.
No matter what, when I go to a movie theater or an actual theater, I turn off the phone. Period. The theater is an escape from the world and into another for little over two hours. The Internet drama can wait.
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
No matter what, when I go to a movie theater or an actual theater, I turn off the phone. Period. The theater is an escape from the world and into another for little over two hours. The Internet drama can wait.
I’m getting real good at making tofu rockerfeller.
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
I’m getting real good at making tofu rockerfeller.
Holy cats that was a lot of blood.
Just saw Iron Lung in theaters. Hats off to #markiplier for this accomplishment. This man deserves the love.
Just saw Iron Lung in theaters. Hats off to #markiplier for this accomplishment. This man deserves the love.
January 31, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Holy cats that was a lot of blood.
Just saw Iron Lung in theaters. Hats off to #markiplier for this accomplishment. This man deserves the love.
Just saw Iron Lung in theaters. Hats off to #markiplier for this accomplishment. This man deserves the love.
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
January 31, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
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Describe your Bluesky account in a single image
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image
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Honestly just so sad over this. She was one of the greatest to ever do it. So funny, such a gift. What a searing loss.
Catherine O’Hara of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek has died at age 71. RIP to one of the all-time greatest women in comedy. people.com/catherine-oh...
Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt’s Creek' Star and Comedy Legend, Dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. O'Hara was known for her appearances in movies including 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone', as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on the TV sitcom 'Sc...
people.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Honestly just so sad over this. She was one of the greatest to ever do it. So funny, such a gift. What a searing loss.
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New Earth just dropped.
New planet just dropped and it
1) is almost exactly Earth-sized
2) has a year that's almost exactly 1 Earth year.
3) orbits a star that is not a 💢temperamental little shit M-dwarf 💢but is instead a 🧡 good orange boi 🧡
Me for @science.org based on results presented at #RockyWorlds4: 🔭🧪
1) is almost exactly Earth-sized
2) has a year that's almost exactly 1 Earth year.
3) orbits a star that is not a 💢temperamental little shit M-dwarf 💢but is instead a 🧡 good orange boi 🧡
Me for @science.org based on results presented at #RockyWorlds4: 🔭🧪
Earth-size planet spotted with yearlong orbit
Long-overlooked Kepler signal discovered by citizen scientists reveals promising world worth a closer look
www.science.org
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
New Earth just dropped.
Oh snap!!!
Brandon Sanderson has signed an unprecedented deal with Apple to bring his Cosmere novels to TV and film.
Apple Adapting Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Cosmere Novels
nerdist.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Oh snap!!!
Nothing like putting on clean pants straight from the dryer in these cold winter mornings.
January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Nothing like putting on clean pants straight from the dryer in these cold winter mornings.
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Sunrise, sunset.
January 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Sunrise, sunset.
A worthy late Christmas present courtesy of my little brother.
January 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
A worthy late Christmas present courtesy of my little brother.
If there is one word to describe 2025, it's chaos. Reflection, the surgery, volunteering, self-study, intense writer's block, and this country.
For 2026, I want to set it to one word just for me: EVOLVE.
Evolve for good.
Happy New Year.
For 2026, I want to set it to one word just for me: EVOLVE.
Evolve for good.
Happy New Year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 AM
If there is one word to describe 2025, it's chaos. Reflection, the surgery, volunteering, self-study, intense writer's block, and this country.
For 2026, I want to set it to one word just for me: EVOLVE.
Evolve for good.
Happy New Year.
For 2026, I want to set it to one word just for me: EVOLVE.
Evolve for good.
Happy New Year.
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Give yourself something to look forward to next year. Something less substantial than a resolution which can carry regret if you can't stick to it. Think of a book you want to read, a genre of music you'd like to learn more about, a curiosity to chase no matter how trivial. Keep your spark lit.
December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Give yourself something to look forward to next year. Something less substantial than a resolution which can carry regret if you can't stick to it. Think of a book you want to read, a genre of music you'd like to learn more about, a curiosity to chase no matter how trivial. Keep your spark lit.
Amongst this year with work and health, I grew these jalapenos.
December 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Amongst this year with work and health, I grew these jalapenos.
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New books from me from Tor UK - this starts with Children of Strife next year and will continue with some standalone books after that.
In April, Tor UK announced they were going to publish four new science-fiction novels from Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Adrian Tchaikovsky 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
#TheBooksellerMostRead
Tor UK to publish four new science fiction novels from Adrian Tchaikovsky
ebx.sh
December 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New books from me from Tor UK - this starts with Children of Strife next year and will continue with some standalone books after that.
I am now below 240lbs. This is like the third time this happened for me.
December 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I am now below 240lbs. This is like the third time this happened for me.
Rewatching all of #Fallout before season 2. Wonder if these little buggers show up this time.
fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Aliens
fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Aliens
Client Challenge
fallout.fandom.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Rewatching all of #Fallout before season 2. Wonder if these little buggers show up this time.
fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Aliens
fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Aliens
2026 is gonna be my year
December 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
2026 is gonna be my year