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Writer, Forever Student https://www.ianwelke.net
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So am I reading this court decision correctly? We now have 50 micronations with their own laws interpreting the U.S. Constitution wholly separate from one another? But there's one guy with private law enforcement who is immune from all punishment who can do whatever he wants in those 50 states?

The moment where Animal Man meets the person writing his comic was one of my favorite moments from one of the best eras of comic books.

Good point! Now we have to get at least that many backers... www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

"If You Knew Me is a twisty, gripping psychological thriller that isn't afraid to raise the issue of morality. Are we victims or co-conspirators? A novel you'll be thinking about for a long time." - Alma Katsu, author of Fiend

Have you checked out the Tales of the Valiant RPG yet from @koboldpress.com? Lots more to see with Player's Guide 2, which I'm editing right now. Last couple days of the Kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...

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The #DrawSteel release candidate is out for patrons! This is not a drill! www.patreon.com/posts/draw-s...

Here it is! The official cover for SUICIDE MUSIC out next month from @thirdestatebooks.bsky.social pre-order here: www.thirdestatebooks.com/store/p/suic...

#SaveSonomaState "The historic initiative will be the start of the University’s next chapter and long-term turnaround plan, which will provide tens of thousands of students in the North Bay region... with life-changing educational opportunities..." sd02.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-...

Here’s last night’s story about the AI-generated content that’s taking over the internet, why it can be harmful, and the heartbreaking tale of a single AI cat father. He made us feel again. youtu.be/TWpg1RmzAbc

Merch idea: USPS forever stamps series, with all the unauthorized military actions over the last few decades.

So sad. #NoSleepForICE

The United States should not wage war against Iran. Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war. This is a horrific war of choice.

So Miller attacked LA because Musk stole his wife and Trump is bombing Iran because no one came to his birthday party. Men are too emotional to lead.

Hey! A GIF of my Draw Steel character!

Doomscrolling Break. Great cover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxLE...

I realized today how much I'm missing David Lynch wishing us luck with our projects each morning.

🎶 Ther ys a place biyonde the wyrmhole A place onlye to loveres knowne - The brave, the hopeful, the lost, the worthye, Peraventure me and thee! Will not thou wende wyth these fooles and dreameres To the planete we calle home? We hope we wil greete thee soone On Sanctuarye Moone 🎶

“An apocalyptic, pop-inflected, rock-driven vision.” —William Gibson, author of Neuromancer “Hard to put down.” —The Washington Post “A Goya-esque vision of war-torn western Europe from a resurgence of Russian militarism and the collapse of NATO.” - Publishers Weekly ebooks on Kindle, etc

"Black history and culture is vast and wondrous and I want readers to be able to connect with it in a way that feels urgent and joyful!" Read more of @jrsosa18.bsky.social's sitdown with @comicbuzz.bsky.social all about his upcoming series ANCESTRAL RECALL. comicbuzz.com/comicbuzz-ch...

What's this? Another video? This time, I was joined by a few returning folks like @thedicesociety.bsky.social as well as the one and only @djordi.bsky.social as I threw some WAR DOGS at them! youtu.be/RQIecGCa8JI

I know we're only about half-way into 2025, but this is what people 100 years from now will remember from 2025...

It's Juneteenth. Here's @levarburton.bsky.social reading Lift Every Voice and Sing. #BlackLivesMatter youtu.be/GNEPwwv56DY

Ich möchte dieser Panda sein #VidBesch Ein Panda liegt auf einem grossen Eisblock und schleckt gemütlich an dem Eis

Now now, Scrivener. What have I told you about auto correcting spelling of people's names? Remember the rant? It was super sweary if that jogs your memory any.

Looks like it should be named Colonel Bunkins, have a British accent, and say things like "Over the top to face Jerry, pip pip."

10-12 are spot on. And if you haven't seen Slither... it's beat perfect and joyous scifi horror comedy.

If you're looking for a distraction, I put up a short story on my blog that I'd originally written as prep for my most recent novel. www.ianwelke.net/blog/2025/6/17/short-story-the-wave-function-of-azure-cove

IT'S LAUNCH DAY FOR THE FOLDED SKY! Sunya Song is an archinformist, a historian/archivist who specializes in the preservation of threatened and degraded information. This time, she's come to the edge of the universe to save a life. books2read.com/b/mBB0QZ

Draw Steel will launch with a freight train worth of momentum behind it, all by design. Thomas spoke with @hellomcdm.bsky.social's James Introcaso about smelting a sharp RPG out of so much fantasy heartbreaker iron.

Quote this with a great TV father.

I think I got the plot for this novel figured out at last. Now to see if the outline survives contact with the first draft.

Thoughtful and detailed review of “Requiem” from @BritFantasySoc that really appreciates and gets the story, form, and style. Thanks to the person who sent this to me. britishfantasysociety.org/review/requi...

Say it loud, Skippy

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My backer award copy of this book came today. I can’t wait to start reading. I was looking forward to it as it was, as things stand now a second world fantasy novel has a lot of extra appeal.

I assume that next we'll be forced to quarter these troops. I mean they're already breaking the 1st, 4th, and 5th Amendments, why not go for the 3rd as well?

We can’t afford healthcare because we need that money to shoot rubber bullets into the stomachs of people who don’t want their neighbors to get kidnapped.