Thom Brannan
@thombrannan.bsky.social
Submarine veteran, industrial technician, writer. If you're curious, why not check out the currently free BEFORE THE DAWN!
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Why does time on a digital billboard cost just as much as on an old-style, uh, analog billboard? You have less time on it (since it rotates through ads) and there're no printing or posting costs.
Shit is rigged.
I wonder how much a hacker costs, instead.
Shit is rigged.
I wonder how much a hacker costs, instead.
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Why does time on a digital billboard cost just as much as on an old-style, uh, analog billboard? You have less time on it (since it rotates through ads) and there're no printing or posting costs.
Shit is rigged.
I wonder how much a hacker costs, instead.
Shit is rigged.
I wonder how much a hacker costs, instead.
I was four, and my brother brought home a record he was very excited about.
"Why's it all black?" I asked on our way to the basement. He explained, "shut up," and put it on.
The iron bell tolling and into guitar riff for "Hell's Bells" is the first musical experience I can remember.
"Why's it all black?" I asked on our way to the basement. He explained, "shut up," and put it on.
The iron bell tolling and into guitar riff for "Hell's Bells" is the first musical experience I can remember.
First song you remember hearing as a kid?
It was '61 or '62, and mum had the '45. Been in my head ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTX...
It was '61 or '62, and mum had the '45. Been in my head ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTX...
Halfway to Paradise -- Billy Fury
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December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I was four, and my brother brought home a record he was very excited about.
"Why's it all black?" I asked on our way to the basement. He explained, "shut up," and put it on.
The iron bell tolling and into guitar riff for "Hell's Bells" is the first musical experience I can remember.
"Why's it all black?" I asked on our way to the basement. He explained, "shut up," and put it on.
The iron bell tolling and into guitar riff for "Hell's Bells" is the first musical experience I can remember.
If that had been me instead of Patrick Combs, they'd NEVER see that $95k again.
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If that had been me instead of Patrick Combs, they'd NEVER see that $95k again.
Well, that was hands-down probably the worst book I've ever finished. I probably shouldn't, but I'm going to leave a review on Goodreads to justify the one-star rating. I think this is the first time since reading one of the non-Frank Herbert Dune books that I've been actually angry with an author.
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Well, that was hands-down probably the worst book I've ever finished. I probably shouldn't, but I'm going to leave a review on Goodreads to justify the one-star rating. I think this is the first time since reading one of the non-Frank Herbert Dune books that I've been actually angry with an author.
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Uh oh. They're not denying the claim that there was a double-tap.
Department of War... Crimes? dun dun dunnnnnn
Department of War... Crimes? dun dun dunnnnnn
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Uh oh. They're not denying the claim that there was a double-tap.
Department of War... Crimes? dun dun dunnnnnn
Department of War... Crimes? dun dun dunnnnnn
Where I'm originally from.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Where I'm originally from.
"Well, it all started two Thanksgivings ago (that's two years ago on Thanksgiving) when my friend and I went up to visit Alice at the restaurant."
I still reminisce about when I recited this to Thiago, who had never heard it and sat while I spooled the bullshit to the courtroom scene. It was great.
I still reminisce about when I recited this to Thiago, who had never heard it and sat while I spooled the bullshit to the courtroom scene. It was great.
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"Well, it all started two Thanksgivings ago (that's two years ago on Thanksgiving) when my friend and I went up to visit Alice at the restaurant."
I still reminisce about when I recited this to Thiago, who had never heard it and sat while I spooled the bullshit to the courtroom scene. It was great.
I still reminisce about when I recited this to Thiago, who had never heard it and sat while I spooled the bullshit to the courtroom scene. It was great.
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Moonflow
Annihilation meets Manhunt in three-time Hugo Award nominee Bitter Karella’s debut horror novel—a gloriously queer and irreverent psychedelic trip int...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Just heard re: some ICE agents who raided a Chicago taqueria, then went back to the same taqueria for lunch the following week and got confused when the owner kicked them out, and I realized "jesus these doofuses really do believe we're all living in a video game where the NPCs have no memory"
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Just heard re: some ICE agents who raided a Chicago taqueria, then went back to the same taqueria for lunch the following week and got confused when the owner kicked them out, and I realized "jesus these doofuses really do believe we're all living in a video game where the NPCs have no memory"
And the dance begins again. Every time I order a proof for a book, I get the same "order delayed because of supply chain issues" email, which feels incredibly disingenuous because, uh, Amazon is the supplier.
Bwomp bwomp bwomp
Bwomp bwomp bwomp
November 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
And the dance begins again. Every time I order a proof for a book, I get the same "order delayed because of supply chain issues" email, which feels incredibly disingenuous because, uh, Amazon is the supplier.
Bwomp bwomp bwomp
Bwomp bwomp bwomp
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It's a good time to check out my work because more is coming up and it's always nice to be in the know ✨️
Time for a new pinned post because I'm working writer and I need to remember that.
I write about vampires and werewolves doing violent things to eugenicists and fascists, and also about lesbians either being monsters or dealing with monsters (however you might define “monster”).
I write about vampires and werewolves doing violent things to eugenicists and fascists, and also about lesbians either being monsters or dealing with monsters (however you might define “monster”).
Vex Corvine
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November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's a good time to check out my work because more is coming up and it's always nice to be in the know ✨️
In my reading rotation, it's time for a re-read (I've read three new books in a row and need something to settle *back* into) and normally November is LORD OF THE RINGS time, but I skipped that last year for some Robert Graves, instead. That was nice.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In my reading rotation, it's time for a re-read (I've read three new books in a row and need something to settle *back* into) and normally November is LORD OF THE RINGS time, but I skipped that last year for some Robert Graves, instead. That was nice.
Trump says he didn't know who Changpeng Zhao was when he pardoned him.
Most transparent administration.
Most transparent administration.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Trump says he didn't know who Changpeng Zhao was when he pardoned him.
Most transparent administration.
Most transparent administration.
Hey, remember when Musk said he'd donate $6B to solve world hunger if the WFP would give him a plan for how it could be done?
Did you know he actually donated $5.7B… to himself. The Musk Foundation, in 2021, held almost $10B in assets. It gave a total of $160M to charities.
Did you know he actually donated $5.7B… to himself. The Musk Foundation, in 2021, held almost $10B in assets. It gave a total of $160M to charities.
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hey, remember when Musk said he'd donate $6B to solve world hunger if the WFP would give him a plan for how it could be done?
Did you know he actually donated $5.7B… to himself. The Musk Foundation, in 2021, held almost $10B in assets. It gave a total of $160M to charities.
Did you know he actually donated $5.7B… to himself. The Musk Foundation, in 2021, held almost $10B in assets. It gave a total of $160M to charities.
,,, another NO CONTEXT INSPIRATION set of pictures, but this time from something not yet released. For those who already know, of course you know, lol. And for those who don't, you'll know soon enough. Heh. Heh ha. Hee hee. Ha ha, ho. Heh.
(One of these is tangential, and made itself clear after.)
(One of these is tangential, and made itself clear after.)
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
,,, another NO CONTEXT INSPIRATION set of pictures, but this time from something not yet released. For those who already know, of course you know, lol. And for those who don't, you'll know soon enough. Heh. Heh ha. Hee hee. Ha ha, ho. Heh.
(One of these is tangential, and made itself clear after.)
(One of these is tangential, and made itself clear after.)
I just realized, it's 26 weeks until I turn 50. Yaaay
November 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I just realized, it's 26 weeks until I turn 50. Yaaay
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Taking commissions for November, please RT 🧡
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Thank you!
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thank you!
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Taking commissions for November, please RT 🧡
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thank you!
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thank you!
Is it irony? I just ran across an ad saying "We Hire Freelancers" with a list of the things they hire for, but the ad... well, it's AI slop. Like... is this just mixed messaging? Or is it blind irony?
I don't know the right word for this.
I don't know the right word for this.
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Is it irony? I just ran across an ad saying "We Hire Freelancers" with a list of the things they hire for, but the ad... well, it's AI slop. Like... is this just mixed messaging? Or is it blind irony?
I don't know the right word for this.
I don't know the right word for this.
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Psycho Killers in Love (United States of Monsters Book 1)
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October 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
PSYCHO KILLERS IN LOVE is a hilarious parody of Eighties slashers, horror movie tropes, and urban fantasy. It is also free from Oct 26-30th! Pick up a copy today. www.amazon.com/Psycho-Kille... #horror #books #freebooks #urbanfantasy @crossroadpress.bsky.social
The expert on the news just said "new-Q-ler tests." Sigh.
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The expert on the news just said "new-Q-ler tests." Sigh.
I have *just now* realized that "you won't be able to see your daily streams" also means I don't get to see ANYTHING at ALL.
How are we supposed to know anything? It seems fucky. Imagine if KDP was like, "yo, you can publish this book, but good luck knowing how many you sold."
How are we supposed to know anything? It seems fucky. Imagine if KDP was like, "yo, you can publish this book, but good luck knowing how many you sold."
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I have *just now* realized that "you won't be able to see your daily streams" also means I don't get to see ANYTHING at ALL.
How are we supposed to know anything? It seems fucky. Imagine if KDP was like, "yo, you can publish this book, but good luck knowing how many you sold."
How are we supposed to know anything? It seems fucky. Imagine if KDP was like, "yo, you can publish this book, but good luck knowing how many you sold."
Fiends and friends alike, may I direct your attention to the picture, please! Attached is the cover for this week's free SPOOKTOBER GIVEAWAY offering, World of Trouble: Dia de los Muertos by the late, great, Doug Wojo.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Fiends and friends alike, may I direct your attention to the picture, please! Attached is the cover for this week's free SPOOKTOBER GIVEAWAY offering, World of Trouble: Dia de los Muertos by the late, great, Doug Wojo.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTDX2J68
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTDX2J68
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TODAY IS RELEASE DAY for BATTLETECH: OUTFOXED!
My new BattleTech novel!
You can still pre-order a signed copy at my website! I'm trying to organize a few signing/gaming events in November, too, so I'll have more info about those.
www.swankmotron.com/shop
My new BattleTech novel!
You can still pre-order a signed copy at my website! I'm trying to organize a few signing/gaming events in November, too, so I'll have more info about those.
www.swankmotron.com/shop
Follow the continued story of the Fox Patrol with Bryan Young's Outfoxed!
When the Katie manages to land a promising contract, things turn south as the Hansen's Hawkeyes wage a campaign of vengeance after a humiliating defeat by the Fox Patrol...
bit.ly/BT-Outfoxed
#BattleTech
When the Katie manages to land a promising contract, things turn south as the Hansen's Hawkeyes wage a campaign of vengeance after a humiliating defeat by the Fox Patrol...
bit.ly/BT-Outfoxed
#BattleTech
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
TODAY IS RELEASE DAY for BATTLETECH: OUTFOXED!
My new BattleTech novel!
You can still pre-order a signed copy at my website! I'm trying to organize a few signing/gaming events in November, too, so I'll have more info about those.
www.swankmotron.com/shop
My new BattleTech novel!
You can still pre-order a signed copy at my website! I'm trying to organize a few signing/gaming events in November, too, so I'll have more info about those.
www.swankmotron.com/shop
THANK YOU everybody who shared any of the TRIBULATION OF DAX posts, and to the rest who left a reaction to bump it in the malgorithm. We gave away tens of copies and I can only hope some of those turn into reviews.
October 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
THANK YOU everybody who shared any of the TRIBULATION OF DAX posts, and to the rest who left a reaction to bump it in the malgorithm. We gave away tens of copies and I can only hope some of those turn into reviews.