Shane Joseph
@writershane.bsky.social
Novelist, blogger, book reviewer, short story writer, and publisher.
This Saturday, Dec 6th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., I'll be selling books with my fellow authors at the Cobourg Public Library. Books ARE the best gifts. C'mon out!
December 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This Saturday, Dec 6th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., I'll be selling books with my fellow authors at the Cobourg Public Library. Books ARE the best gifts. C'mon out!
At the Blue Denim Press launch at the Cobourg & Area Museum today. A full house.
October 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
At the Blue Denim Press launch at the Cobourg & Area Museum today. A full house.
We rocked at the Blue Denim Press book launch in Toronto last weekend. This weekend, it's in Cobourg @ 2 .p.m. Sunday @ the Cobourg & Area Museum. Come on out!
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We rocked at the Blue Denim Press book launch in Toronto last weekend. This weekend, it's in Cobourg @ 2 .p.m. Sunday @ the Cobourg & Area Museum. Come on out!
"They want me back on earth at the Old Country Store, making more money for 'em," says Uncle Herschel to his pals Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben in brand heaven. "And I was just beginning to enjoy my retirement!"
September 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"They want me back on earth at the Old Country Store, making more money for 'em," says Uncle Herschel to his pals Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben in brand heaven. "And I was just beginning to enjoy my retirement!"
'Twud be a consummation devoutly to be wish'd.
August 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'Twud be a consummation devoutly to be wish'd.
PM Carney: "Phew, glad he's found another punching bag. Should keep him occupied for a while. Keep it up, Mr. Modi, until I catch my second wind and join you in the ring. Maybe we could floor him with a twofer."
August 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
PM Carney: "Phew, glad he's found another punching bag. Should keep him occupied for a while. Keep it up, Mr. Modi, until I catch my second wind and join you in the ring. Maybe we could floor him with a twofer."
"As the tariff $$$ fall like heavenly manna from my gullible Americans to pay for my White House Ballroom, what new scheme can I pull on those pesky Canadians who won't kiss my ring?
Ah ha, there's my Golden Oldie - FENTANYL! Ta-dah!
Ah ha, there's my Golden Oldie - FENTANYL! Ta-dah!
August 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"As the tariff $$$ fall like heavenly manna from my gullible Americans to pay for my White House Ballroom, what new scheme can I pull on those pesky Canadians who won't kiss my ring?
Ah ha, there's my Golden Oldie - FENTANYL! Ta-dah!
Ah ha, there's my Golden Oldie - FENTANYL! Ta-dah!
Great experiences working on these four books with their authors. Coming out this fall from Blue Denim Press. Dream Big, Fly High!
July 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Great experiences working on these four books with their authors. Coming out this fall from Blue Denim Press. Dream Big, Fly High!
With a third war underway, the only winner today is the Military Industrial Complex. And NATO is going from 2% to 5% on arms spending - a bonanza! And did we ever hear of tariffs on arms exports? Nah, that's only for suckers.
June 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
With a third war underway, the only winner today is the Military Industrial Complex. And NATO is going from 2% to 5% on arms spending - a bonanza! And did we ever hear of tariffs on arms exports? Nah, that's only for suckers.
While Carney was happy with his Mexican soccer ball, #47, after failing with Vlad and Volod, tried to force the heads of India and Pakistan to a White House luncheon so he could get the Nobel. Modi looked at the halal menu, smelt a rat, and said, "No thank you, Donald bhai, I'm vegetarian."
June 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
While Carney was happy with his Mexican soccer ball, #47, after failing with Vlad and Volod, tried to force the heads of India and Pakistan to a White House luncheon so he could get the Nobel. Modi looked at the halal menu, smelt a rat, and said, "No thank you, Donald bhai, I'm vegetarian."
The Wink or The Blink? Either way, Carney seems pleased. He survived Day 1 of G7, and got a 30-day deadline for a trade/security deal with the USA. As well, he doesn't have to suffer the non-king on Day 2 when he will get some real work done with his extended band of leaders.
June 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Wink or The Blink? Either way, Carney seems pleased. He survived Day 1 of G7, and got a 30-day deadline for a trade/security deal with the USA. As well, he doesn't have to suffer the non-king on Day 2 when he will get some real work done with his extended band of leaders.
With Mexico, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Ukraine, South Africa, UAE, South Korea, Australia, EU, and World Bank among the "guests," is it time to add those two bad guys,Russia and China, and rename the G7 as the "New G20," where the world order is conclusively decided, and where all bucks stop?
June 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
With Mexico, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Ukraine, South Africa, UAE, South Korea, Australia, EU, and World Bank among the "guests," is it time to add those two bad guys,Russia and China, and rename the G7 as the "New G20," where the world order is conclusively decided, and where all bucks stop?
I had a TDS dream last night. I was emceeing a boxing match:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, for the 2028 Presidential Election, I give you the reigning champion , Mr. D. Trump of the Republicans,who by contitutional alchemy is running for his third term, and Mr. E. Musk, the new Democratic challenger.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, for the 2028 Presidential Election, I give you the reigning champion , Mr. D. Trump of the Republicans,who by contitutional alchemy is running for his third term, and Mr. E. Musk, the new Democratic challenger.
June 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I had a TDS dream last night. I was emceeing a boxing match:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, for the 2028 Presidential Election, I give you the reigning champion , Mr. D. Trump of the Republicans,who by contitutional alchemy is running for his third term, and Mr. E. Musk, the new Democratic challenger.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, for the 2028 Presidential Election, I give you the reigning champion , Mr. D. Trump of the Republicans,who by contitutional alchemy is running for his third term, and Mr. E. Musk, the new Democratic challenger.
Richest Man: I can beat you with one glove, old man!
47: Great! Now punch harder! Stocks will tank. Buy, baby, buy!
Richest Man: How low can I go?
47: LOW. But keep Epstein out of the ring.
Richest Man: Then we'll kiss and make up next week?
47: Right on, bro! Stocks will rise. Sell, baby, sell!
47: Great! Now punch harder! Stocks will tank. Buy, baby, buy!
Richest Man: How low can I go?
47: LOW. But keep Epstein out of the ring.
Richest Man: Then we'll kiss and make up next week?
47: Right on, bro! Stocks will rise. Sell, baby, sell!
June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Richest Man: I can beat you with one glove, old man!
47: Great! Now punch harder! Stocks will tank. Buy, baby, buy!
Richest Man: How low can I go?
47: LOW. But keep Epstein out of the ring.
Richest Man: Then we'll kiss and make up next week?
47: Right on, bro! Stocks will rise. Sell, baby, sell!
47: Great! Now punch harder! Stocks will tank. Buy, baby, buy!
Richest Man: How low can I go?
47: LOW. But keep Epstein out of the ring.
Richest Man: Then we'll kiss and make up next week?
47: Right on, bro! Stocks will rise. Sell, baby, sell!
The military superpowers are worried their ginormous investments in sophisticated arms can now be destroyed by homemade drones - Slava Ukraini! Better to donate their "5% of GDP for Defense" to more worthy causes.
June 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The military superpowers are worried their ginormous investments in sophisticated arms can now be destroyed by homemade drones - Slava Ukraini! Better to donate their "5% of GDP for Defense" to more worthy causes.
Justin's new job: Brand Ambassdor for Adidas? At his first day of work at the Throne Speech yesterday. Perhaps he needed the carpet as background.
May 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Justin's new job: Brand Ambassdor for Adidas? At his first day of work at the Throne Speech yesterday. Perhaps he needed the carpet as background.
"Piggybacking on a news story gets you more likes and shares than posting your own story. Right now, anything added to newsclips of Carney, the Pope, JD, and Trump wins the race, while posts on art and literature are "also-rans." And hey, insults trend better than jokes.
See me for more tips!
See me for more tips!
May 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Piggybacking on a news story gets you more likes and shares than posting your own story. Right now, anything added to newsclips of Carney, the Pope, JD, and Trump wins the race, while posts on art and literature are "also-rans." And hey, insults trend better than jokes.
See me for more tips!
See me for more tips!
The Carney Look: the most widely circulated image on the internet today. It says many things: "I'm sitting next to the biggest bullshitter to sit in this office. He doesn't know we're his biggest customer.He doesn't even know the meaning of "Not for sale, EVER!"
May 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Carney Look: the most widely circulated image on the internet today. It says many things: "I'm sitting next to the biggest bullshitter to sit in this office. He doesn't know we're his biggest customer.He doesn't even know the meaning of "Not for sale, EVER!"
The three stages of winning an award: Surprise, Giddiness, Acceptance.
Thanks to my nominees, whoever you are.
Thanks to my nominees, whoever you are.
April 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The three stages of winning an award: Surprise, Giddiness, Acceptance.
Thanks to my nominees, whoever you are.
Thanks to my nominees, whoever you are.
Congratulations Team Carney! And shame on the 33% who didn't shift their asses to go out and vote at this existential election. I hope more voters registered on election day to prove this chart wrong, otherwise I'm putting it down to "First World Malaise" aka "You don't know it, until you lose it."
April 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations Team Carney! And shame on the 33% who didn't shift their asses to go out and vote at this existential election. I hope more voters registered on election day to prove this chart wrong, otherwise I'm putting it down to "First World Malaise" aka "You don't know it, until you lose it."
Lots of fun recording this interview. We went deep. Coming to a YouTube channel shortly. Will post the link...
April 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lots of fun recording this interview. We went deep. Coming to a YouTube channel shortly. Will post the link...
It was the hint of blood in the painting that inspired my 150-word story at the Ekphrastic Art Show in Cobourg.
April 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It was the hint of blood in the painting that inspired my 150-word story at the Ekphrastic Art Show in Cobourg.
It looks like Pope Francis took one look and said, "That's it! I'm outta here!"
Wise move, Holy Father, RIP. And please pray for us sinners left behind with the Joker and his circus.
Wise move, Holy Father, RIP. And please pray for us sinners left behind with the Joker and his circus.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It looks like Pope Francis took one look and said, "That's it! I'm outta here!"
Wise move, Holy Father, RIP. And please pray for us sinners left behind with the Joker and his circus.
Wise move, Holy Father, RIP. And please pray for us sinners left behind with the Joker and his circus.
US Customs officer's typical day at the office:- "What's today's tariff? Is it 10% or 25% or 54% or 104% or 125%? It's 145%?? What? It's rolled back? But not for China, and Canada and Mexico? What about the penguin island? WTF! I give up! WHO'S IN CHARGE?"
April 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
US Customs officer's typical day at the office:- "What's today's tariff? Is it 10% or 25% or 54% or 104% or 125%? It's 145%?? What? It's rolled back? But not for China, and Canada and Mexico? What about the penguin island? WTF! I give up! WHO'S IN CHARGE?"
"The name's BOND. If I sell them, you won't have Goldfinger to stand on."
Good job, 007. We might need you back in 90 days.
Good job, 007. We might need you back in 90 days.
April 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"The name's BOND. If I sell them, you won't have Goldfinger to stand on."
Good job, 007. We might need you back in 90 days.
Good job, 007. We might need you back in 90 days.