Steven Stiefel
@stevenstiefel.bsky.social
Writer and editor—including the books MAKING RUMOURS and TOMORROW'S FLIGHT. My feature OCTOBER SEVEN is on the Originals Bureau 2024.
Huey and Alonso are my cat overlords
Huey and Alonso are my cat overlords
@quadcarl.bsky.social Just in case you don't know about this. I think I paid under $2 for this a few months ago, but it is NOT gasoline.
Here's my best guess. They're talking about ethanol85 gas. I currently live near Mount Pleasant, Iowa. I pay about $3 a gallon for the cheapest "normal" gas. This subsidized ethanol version is now $2.15. I used it once, and it nearly wrecked my new car. My mechanic told me to never use it again.
May 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
@quadcarl.bsky.social Just in case you don't know about this. I think I paid under $2 for this a few months ago, but it is NOT gasoline.
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If members of the press are worried they didn’t give enough coverage to the cognitive decline of a sitting president, they have an amazing opportunity to make up for it right now.
April 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If members of the press are worried they didn’t give enough coverage to the cognitive decline of a sitting president, they have an amazing opportunity to make up for it right now.
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
Some good news! I was accepted into the Iowa Writers' Workshop summer program in fiction. Spent the day filling out forms and sending transcripts. Now looking for a place to live in Iowa City.
April 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Some good news! I was accepted into the Iowa Writers' Workshop summer program in fiction. Spent the day filling out forms and sending transcripts. Now looking for a place to live in Iowa City.
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Sorry to my 69 followers if you guys keep seeing me share and reshare and reshare and reshare my latest #shortfilm THE TAKING. I am doing so because, alas… it’s working! It is getting seen by people. For all who supported with a view, like and comment, THANK YOU! 🙏🏽
#filmsky #moviesky #scriptsky
#filmsky #moviesky #scriptsky
THE TAKING - Millennial Horror Short Film (Vengeance Series #1)
YouTube video by POSEIDON FILMS
youtu.be
April 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Sorry to my 69 followers if you guys keep seeing me share and reshare and reshare and reshare my latest #shortfilm THE TAKING. I am doing so because, alas… it’s working! It is getting seen by people. For all who supported with a view, like and comment, THANK YOU! 🙏🏽
#filmsky #moviesky #scriptsky
#filmsky #moviesky #scriptsky
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From Fox’s Chief National Security reporter. Who can’t seem to get any airtime lately. For some reason.
March 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
From Fox’s Chief National Security reporter. Who can’t seem to get any airtime lately. For some reason.
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How many scoops at WaPo or the LA Times have _already_ been buried.
Here’s your reminder that The Atlantic is owned by Laurene Powell Jobs, a woman billionaire. Imagine if this scoop had come to a journalist at WaPo or the LA times, it could well have been buried.
March 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
How many scoops at WaPo or the LA Times have _already_ been buried.
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
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2022: "The Supreme Court would NEVER overturn Roe v. Wade!"
2025: "The administration would NEVER take away Social Security!"
2025: "The administration would NEVER take away Social Security!"
March 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
2022: "The Supreme Court would NEVER overturn Roe v. Wade!"
2025: "The administration would NEVER take away Social Security!"
2025: "The administration would NEVER take away Social Security!"
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this is a golden age for walking out of your lab with a USB key in your pocket getting on a plane and going to Luxembourg
Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
Exclusive: NIH officials have advised scientists to remove reference to mRNA vaccines from their grant applications, in expectation the Trump administration intends to abandon most research in the field.
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
March 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
this is a golden age for walking out of your lab with a USB key in your pocket getting on a plane and going to Luxembourg
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Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."
March 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."
Good thread from David August:
“We will not benefit any longer from the Peace Dividend.”
French President Macron delivered this speech to prepare the continent for war with Russia.
Heartbreaking that my nation has made this happen. It is a shame and failure that may echo through history.
www.youtube.com/live/jMScVkS...
French President Macron delivered this speech to prepare the continent for war with Russia.
Heartbreaking that my nation has made this happen. It is a shame and failure that may echo through history.
www.youtube.com/live/jMScVkS...
Emmanuel Macron warns of 'Russian threat' in televised address
YouTube video by Sky News
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Good thread from David August:
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From an FDA probationary employee: the firings are coming from outside the agency without cause and with zero input from supervisors (as promised.) More firings expected between now and Tuesday. Do not open the termination email before you download your documents and performance evals.
February 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
From an FDA probationary employee: the firings are coming from outside the agency without cause and with zero input from supervisors (as promised.) More firings expected between now and Tuesday. Do not open the termination email before you download your documents and performance evals.
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Gold is being handed out by Jay in the form of excellent industry insight and advice below.
Thank you, sir!
Thank you, sir!
Connect with people. That’s step 1. Nobody is a stepping stone. Find like minds, someone who will read you and don’t expect anything. If they like it, they’ll tell someone. Truly good scripts are rare, even from good writers. When you read one, you tell friends. ‘I saw a great movie…on the page.’
February 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Gold is being handed out by Jay in the form of excellent industry insight and advice below.
Thank you, sir!
Thank you, sir!
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We need a group of lawyers who are willing to take every lawsuit from every fired federal employee to the max. Bury this admin in lawsuits
February 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We need a group of lawyers who are willing to take every lawsuit from every fired federal employee to the max. Bury this admin in lawsuits
My dear friend Sandra de Bruin died the other day of flu at 85. She was a Mighty Carson Art Player, the secretary on THE ROCKFORD FILES, and a working actor for 50 years. She was very proud of this memoir she wrote a few years ago. It's very good: www.amazon.com/stores/autho...
Sandra de Bruin: books, biography, latest update
Follow Sandra de Bruin and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Sandra de Bruin Author Page.
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February 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My dear friend Sandra de Bruin died the other day of flu at 85. She was a Mighty Carson Art Player, the secretary on THE ROCKFORD FILES, and a working actor for 50 years. She was very proud of this memoir she wrote a few years ago. It's very good: www.amazon.com/stores/autho...
A huge thanks to @screencraft.bsky.social for choosing my short novel MALIBU CANYON as a QF in their Cinematic Prose contest. I'm in good company with some other works and writers I'm familiar with on this list! Congrats to all!
January 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A huge thanks to @screencraft.bsky.social for choosing my short novel MALIBU CANYON as a QF in their Cinematic Prose contest. I'm in good company with some other works and writers I'm familiar with on this list! Congrats to all!
So many greats projects here—check them out!
Lights. Camera. RADNESS—
For your consideration, the #NAUGHTYLIST2024—featuring 23 sensational & seasonal holiday-themed screenplays, presented by The Stunt List.
Links & marquee below 👇🏻 #scriptsky
For your consideration, the #NAUGHTYLIST2024—featuring 23 sensational & seasonal holiday-themed screenplays, presented by The Stunt List.
Links & marquee below 👇🏻 #scriptsky
December 17, 2024 at 12:12 AM
So many greats projects here—check them out!
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Selling my fav of all furniture cause it won’t fit in my new apartment.
Dimensions: 30H x 78L x 35.5W
Pick up preferably from Miracle Mile, Los Angeles.
We bought it full price (that was not very clever) - we’re selling $300
The wood has distressed details.
DM me if interested.
Dimensions: 30H x 78L x 35.5W
Pick up preferably from Miracle Mile, Los Angeles.
We bought it full price (that was not very clever) - we’re selling $300
The wood has distressed details.
DM me if interested.
December 15, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Selling my fav of all furniture cause it won’t fit in my new apartment.
Dimensions: 30H x 78L x 35.5W
Pick up preferably from Miracle Mile, Los Angeles.
We bought it full price (that was not very clever) - we’re selling $300
The wood has distressed details.
DM me if interested.
Dimensions: 30H x 78L x 35.5W
Pick up preferably from Miracle Mile, Los Angeles.
We bought it full price (that was not very clever) - we’re selling $300
The wood has distressed details.
DM me if interested.
If you haven't seen the documentary about Wham! then you need to look for it. George Michael was unique, and the story of his song "Last Christmas" is the stuff of Hollywood. Here's a recap about his success on the Billboard charts:
December 15, 2024 at 2:55 AM
If you haven't seen the documentary about Wham! then you need to look for it. George Michael was unique, and the story of his song "Last Christmas" is the stuff of Hollywood. Here's a recap about his success on the Billboard charts:
Is anyone else watching NO GOOD DEED? I've only watched the first episode. Intrigued... Does anyone have thoughts?
December 15, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Is anyone else watching NO GOOD DEED? I've only watched the first episode. Intrigued... Does anyone have thoughts?
The view from my windshield as I'm preparing to drive in an ice storm:
December 15, 2024 at 12:44 AM
The view from my windshield as I'm preparing to drive in an ice storm:
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TOP 10 MOST VIEWED
Looking for your year-end splashy HOT spec sale? Don’t read about it in the trades—get it here first:
After a week 1 website showcase premiere with an audience of 3,500, here are your top 10 most viewed projects for the #ORIGINALSBUREAU2024 #scriptsky 🧵👇🏻
Looking for your year-end splashy HOT spec sale? Don’t read about it in the trades—get it here first:
After a week 1 website showcase premiere with an audience of 3,500, here are your top 10 most viewed projects for the #ORIGINALSBUREAU2024 #scriptsky 🧵👇🏻
December 12, 2024 at 3:58 PM
TOP 10 MOST VIEWED
Looking for your year-end splashy HOT spec sale? Don’t read about it in the trades—get it here first:
After a week 1 website showcase premiere with an audience of 3,500, here are your top 10 most viewed projects for the #ORIGINALSBUREAU2024 #scriptsky 🧵👇🏻
Looking for your year-end splashy HOT spec sale? Don’t read about it in the trades—get it here first:
After a week 1 website showcase premiere with an audience of 3,500, here are your top 10 most viewed projects for the #ORIGINALSBUREAU2024 #scriptsky 🧵👇🏻
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#newbie w/ great idea & outline asked more experienced writer to partner. Writer rejected her saying too green w/o reading. She partnered w/ someone else, learned fast. Hot script now. Exp writer not working. Be open! Each can bring something. I've teamed writers w/diff levels. #screenwriter #script
December 13, 2024 at 3:18 AM
#newbie w/ great idea & outline asked more experienced writer to partner. Writer rejected her saying too green w/o reading. She partnered w/ someone else, learned fast. Hot script now. Exp writer not working. Be open! Each can bring something. I've teamed writers w/diff levels. #screenwriter #script