beardedbetts.bsky.social
Writer. Eater of Books. Lover of Comics. Library Tech. Drummer. Burrito enthusiast. He/Him husband. '23 Brave New Weird recipient, '25 Pushcart, '21 BOTN, & '21 BSF nominated. TRVE CVLT out now @Tenebrous Press.
www.michaelbettendorfwrites.com.
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My navel gaze-y CNF 😅
Thanks, Steven! I thought this was a fun one to write.
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We can only hope.
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This has loads of unhinged potential. My biggest worry is that they will sneak genAI bullshit into it because of how uncanny the backrooms are as a concept.
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Not the prettiest SNES in the world, but it's clean inside and out now. Need to fire it up and make sure it's functional.
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@alexwoodroe.com called me outttttt. hahaha.
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Dark, weird, n angry?
Maybe Circle of Animals will do something for ya.
youtu.be/Po0RSlq2_k8?...
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It's way less fun, that's for damn sure.
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The query letter was way better than the synopsis 😅
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Dholes! Dholes! Dholes!
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Munchkin, donut hole, timbit...all I see is bite-sized joy.
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Say what now?
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What? Who doesn't like a good dhole? 😅
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We just call em donut holes
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Nothing screams "Literary Bad Boy" like an AI apologist who can't be fucked to write his own book. Literary hack is more suitable.
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💜💀🤘
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Hahaha, maaaan. The Lurch Urinal.
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Y'all just call me Smuckers bc I'm so fucking jelly.
Void isn't looking to be in the cards this year on my end.
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We're all doomed. Welcome to the party 😅
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You're too kind 💚
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This loud of music! And so late in the day. It's pushing 4pm. Dinner and bed aren't far off.
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I could never.
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We have to offer something to the culinary zeitgeist 😅
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Absolutely! And my midwest card would be revoked if I didn't mention Runza's ranch is very good and I also recommend it for the frings 😅
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If you're a fan of onion rings, I highly recommend the frings (fry/ring mix). They rarely miss.
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Oh the thrilled face I just made 😅 Yeahhhh Runzas rule! I know they aren't everyone's thing, but they're absolutely mine haha. I swear, Huskers are everywhere!
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Found a Husker bar fast 🤣
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I moved to San Antonio right after college and will never forget the looks I got wearing Nebraska shirts on game days 😅
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We used to be a society
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Both the basement and garage fridges are the staple of any good Midwestern household.
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Elementary is great. I need to check out their other album...which I think just got reissued on Relapse Records within the year.