David Payne
@telinartho.bsky.social
Author of Anthropods and Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take
https://books2read.com/ap/xrdAyp/David-Payne
Father, Writer, Streamer (Productivity M-F 10:30am - 4pm UTC)
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Father, Writer, Streamer (Productivity M-F 10:30am - 4pm UTC)
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David Payne
@telinartho.bsky.social
· Aug 14
Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take came out in November. Anthropods came out last month.
Worms is on its way! I finished my "last" round of edits on Monday and currently working on my "last" read through before sending it out again.
The work is never done, and this is what I want.
#WritingCommunity
Worms is on its way! I finished my "last" round of edits on Monday and currently working on my "last" read through before sending it out again.
The work is never done, and this is what I want.
#WritingCommunity
2025 Goals and 2026 Plans
This is probably going to be a long read, but let's see how it goes. First, this will reference the 2025 goals post, so if you are confused by something about them, maybe go back there and have a look. I Did That! Released Anthropods with 19 short stories in it (original…
This is probably going to be a long read, but let's see how it goes. First, this will reference the 2025 goals post, so if you are confused by something about them, maybe go back there and have a look. I Did That! Released Anthropods with 19 short stories in it (original…
2025 Goals and 2026 Plans
This is probably going to be a long read, but let's see how it goes. First, this will reference the 2025 goals post, so if you are confused by something about them, maybe go back there and have a look. I Did That! Released Anthropods with 19 short stories in it (original draft was 10, and in the goals post I thought I would put another four in)
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December 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
2025 Goals and 2026 Plans
This is probably going to be a long read, but let's see how it goes. First, this will reference the 2025 goals post, so if you are confused by something about them, maybe go back there and have a look. I Did That! Released Anthropods with 19 short stories in it (original…
This is probably going to be a long read, but let's see how it goes. First, this will reference the 2025 goals post, so if you are confused by something about them, maybe go back there and have a look. I Did That! Released Anthropods with 19 short stories in it (original…
Yesterday, I wrote a draft of a plan for 2026. Since there's nothing (heh) left to do, I guess we'll just get started then.
2026 starts now. In fine 2010 fashion probably.
twitch.tv/telinartho #WritingCommunity #TwitchAuthors #WriteEveryDay
2026 starts now. In fine 2010 fashion probably.
twitch.tv/telinartho #WritingCommunity #TwitchAuthors #WriteEveryDay
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Writing and Productivity - Every day that I can !anthropods !breakfast
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December 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Yesterday, I wrote a draft of a plan for 2026. Since there's nothing (heh) left to do, I guess we'll just get started then.
2026 starts now. In fine 2010 fashion probably.
twitch.tv/telinartho #WritingCommunity #TwitchAuthors #WriteEveryDay
2026 starts now. In fine 2010 fashion probably.
twitch.tv/telinartho #WritingCommunity #TwitchAuthors #WriteEveryDay
Spent some time looking at my 2025 goals and figuring out my plans for 2026. Everything will be fine as long as I ignore my goals all year again.
Perfect plans.
Perfect plans.
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spent some time looking at my 2025 goals and figuring out my plans for 2026. Everything will be fine as long as I ignore my goals all year again.
Perfect plans.
Perfect plans.
On the fence on whether Anthropods is a good fit for you? Listen to me read "Hotel": www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwhi...
Anthropods is available now: books2read.com/anthropods
Anthropods is available now: books2read.com/anthropods
Hotel - a short story from Anthropods - available now!
YouTube video by David Payne
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On the fence on whether Anthropods is a good fit for you? Listen to me read "Hotel": www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwhi...
Anthropods is available now: books2read.com/anthropods
Anthropods is available now: books2read.com/anthropods
Know someone who is cold and lonely in the freezer? Maybe pick them up a copy of Anthropods: books2read.com/anthropods
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Know someone who is cold and lonely in the freezer? Maybe pick them up a copy of Anthropods: books2read.com/anthropods
Reposted by David Payne
First Goal Smashed!
Want to see more pretty art in cozy queer books?!
Buy anything on my site (including the preorder) and contribute to the artwork in The Alchemist Baker of Rosen!
www.9thBooks.com
Appreciate you all!
#queerbooks #booksky #lgbtbooks
Want to see more pretty art in cozy queer books?!
Buy anything on my site (including the preorder) and contribute to the artwork in The Alchemist Baker of Rosen!
www.9thBooks.com
Appreciate you all!
#queerbooks #booksky #lgbtbooks
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
First Goal Smashed!
Want to see more pretty art in cozy queer books?!
Buy anything on my site (including the preorder) and contribute to the artwork in The Alchemist Baker of Rosen!
www.9thBooks.com
Appreciate you all!
#queerbooks #booksky #lgbtbooks
Want to see more pretty art in cozy queer books?!
Buy anything on my site (including the preorder) and contribute to the artwork in The Alchemist Baker of Rosen!
www.9thBooks.com
Appreciate you all!
#queerbooks #booksky #lgbtbooks
Haven't checked book sales in a week - turns out I sold four! WOO HOO!
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Haven't checked book sales in a week - turns out I sold four! WOO HOO!
Journey to the stars in Wraith and Specter: books2read.com/u/mKe7X9
Or into the Woods in Escape and Transform: books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
Or into the Woods in Escape and Transform: books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
December 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Journey to the stars in Wraith and Specter: books2read.com/u/mKe7X9
Or into the Woods in Escape and Transform: books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
Or into the Woods in Escape and Transform: books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
It is Monday, in theory. As a result, I will be writing, getting things done, and waiting for the end of the world. You know... as one does.
twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #EndofTheWorld
twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #EndofTheWorld
TelinArtho - Twitch
Ocean vibes and tunes, productivity and writing !anthropods !breakfast
twitch.tv
December 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It is Monday, in theory. As a result, I will be writing, getting things done, and waiting for the end of the world. You know... as one does.
twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #EndofTheWorld
twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #EndofTheWorld
Reposted by David Payne
Dwarf Fortress and Caves of Qud are on sale at the same time!
🍄⛏ Get both with the Best Patch Notes bundle: store.steampowered.com/bundle/38314...
🍄⛏ Get both with the Best Patch Notes bundle: store.steampowered.com/bundle/38314...
December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Dwarf Fortress and Caves of Qud are on sale at the same time!
🍄⛏ Get both with the Best Patch Notes bundle: store.steampowered.com/bundle/38314...
🍄⛏ Get both with the Best Patch Notes bundle: store.steampowered.com/bundle/38314...
Reposted by David Payne
It's here!
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's here!
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
A good list. I appreciate this.
If you enjoyed a book(s), here are 10 things you can do to exercise your enormous power as a reader and radically help the author. And every action here is free:
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
December 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A good list. I appreciate this.
Reposted by David Payne
If you "Ask this book" with one of my books, my characters will all stop what they're doing and tell you to kill yourself.
Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Writer Beware
In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you c...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
If you "Ask this book" with one of my books, my characters will all stop what they're doing and tell you to kill yourself.
Submissions
A topic that came up this week was about submissions, specifically submitting stories to markets (not necessarily querying novels, though I think much of my thinking here does apply to them as well). Originally, I said I didn't have much to say about it apart from the very general…
A topic that came up this week was about submissions, specifically submitting stories to markets (not necessarily querying novels, though I think much of my thinking here does apply to them as well). Originally, I said I didn't have much to say about it apart from the very general…
Submissions
A topic that came up this week was about submissions, specifically submitting stories to markets (not necessarily querying novels, though I think much of my thinking here does apply to them as well). Originally, I said I didn't have much to say about it apart from the very general advice: Read the Submission Criteria. Read it again. Read it again before sending your story out.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Submissions
A topic that came up this week was about submissions, specifically submitting stories to markets (not necessarily querying novels, though I think much of my thinking here does apply to them as well). Originally, I said I didn't have much to say about it apart from the very general…
A topic that came up this week was about submissions, specifically submitting stories to markets (not necessarily querying novels, though I think much of my thinking here does apply to them as well). Originally, I said I didn't have much to say about it apart from the very general…
Sometimes you go for a walk in the woods and it consumes you. I wonder if anyone else feels that way, but I wouldn't stop doing it regardless. Escape and Transform is one such walk (run) in the woods. With an army on your heels.
books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
#BookSky #ShortStory #Ebook #TwitchAuthors
books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
#BookSky #ShortStory #Ebook #TwitchAuthors
December 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Sometimes you go for a walk in the woods and it consumes you. I wonder if anyone else feels that way, but I wouldn't stop doing it regardless. Escape and Transform is one such walk (run) in the woods. With an army on your heels.
books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
#BookSky #ShortStory #Ebook #TwitchAuthors
books2read.com/u/3nJLZx
#BookSky #ShortStory #Ebook #TwitchAuthors
Get some tasks into the list - we're getting things done today! twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Coworking
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Ocean vibes and tunes, productivity and writing !anthropods !breakfast
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December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Get some tasks into the list - we're getting things done today! twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Coworking
New Fort(ish) in a New World(ish) - come explore, delve deeper in Dwarf Fortress - twitch.tv/telinartho #DF #DwarfFortress
TelinArtho - Twitch
New World (ish), New Fort (ish) !anthropods !breakfast
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December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New Fort(ish) in a New World(ish) - come explore, delve deeper in Dwarf Fortress - twitch.tv/telinartho #DF #DwarfFortress
Pet peeve of the day: magazines that only allow .docx submissions. There are many programs out there to author your works in, none of them should be Microsoft Word.
December 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pet peeve of the day: magazines that only allow .docx submissions. There are many programs out there to author your works in, none of them should be Microsoft Word.
What would a spider's life tell you if she live streamed? I explore this world in "Live Stream", which is inside Anthropods, available now: books2read.com/anthropods
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection
December 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
What would a spider's life tell you if she live streamed? I explore this world in "Live Stream", which is inside Anthropods, available now: books2read.com/anthropods
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection
Getting some writing and other things done this morning. What are you doing? twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #GetItDone
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Ocean vibes and tunes - !anthropods !breakfast Music by Gamechops
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December 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Getting some writing and other things done this morning. What are you doing? twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #Coworking #GetItDone
That time I did a "photo shoot" with my partner and chat decided to make a comic out of it. I still haven't had waffles since, but Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take is out: books2read.com/breakfastjou...
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection #ContemporaryRealism
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection #ContemporaryRealism
December 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
That time I did a "photo shoot" with my partner and chat decided to make a comic out of it. I still haven't had waffles since, but Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take is out: books2read.com/breakfastjou...
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection #ContemporaryRealism
#TwitchAuthors #ShortStories #Collection #ContemporaryRealism
Picking up the pieces of today, maybe pick up a copy of Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take. This story, conveniently enough, is titled "Pieces": books2read.com/breakfastjou...
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Picking up the pieces of today, maybe pick up a copy of Breakfast & Other Journeys We Take. This story, conveniently enough, is titled "Pieces": books2read.com/breakfastjou...
Ocean vibes and tunes, writing and productivity today - twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Coworking
TelinArtho - Twitch
Ocean Vibes and Tunes, Writing and Productivity !anthropods !breakfast Music by GameChops.com
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December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Ocean vibes and tunes, writing and productivity today - twitch.tv/telinartho #TwitchAuthors #WritingCommunity #Coworking
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Been a while since I watched it, but there used to be large sections of this movie I'd be able to quote.
Been a while since I watched it, but there used to be large sections of this movie I'd be able to quote.
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Been a while since I watched it, but there used to be large sections of this movie I'd be able to quote.
Been a while since I watched it, but there used to be large sections of this movie I'd be able to quote.
Looking for more readers, always! Anthropods has a wonderful selection of 19 weird fiction stories - pick it up and never put it down! books2read.com/anthropods
December 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Looking for more readers, always! Anthropods has a wonderful selection of 19 weird fiction stories - pick it up and never put it down! books2read.com/anthropods