Nick
@smplfi.bsky.social
Writing: nicholasjcollins.com
Support: slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
Support: slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
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If you have a slowcl.app subscription, consider giving some applause to indie queer Indigenous authors likes bountiful-fedora and friendly-orca this Indigenous Peoples' Day! 🧡
October 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
If you have a slowcl.app subscription, consider giving some applause to indie queer Indigenous authors likes bountiful-fedora and friendly-orca this Indigenous Peoples' Day! 🧡
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I hope all who this applies to add themselves to this list! And please consider subscribing!
For $5 a month you could give each of these people .40, which is almost as much as they’d get from an individual $1 Patreon sub!
Make your $5 count for $10 and support some great people!
For $5 a month you could give each of these people .40, which is almost as much as they’d get from an individual $1 Patreon sub!
Make your $5 count for $10 and support some great people!
we're up to 10 folks on Q.I.A. Claps! 🌈
don't worry, there's no cutoff for joining 🖤
forms.gle/rZSMK3ddyPeQ...
don't worry, there's no cutoff for joining 🖤
forms.gle/rZSMK3ddyPeQ...
October 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I hope all who this applies to add themselves to this list! And please consider subscribing!
For $5 a month you could give each of these people .40, which is almost as much as they’d get from an individual $1 Patreon sub!
Make your $5 count for $10 and support some great people!
For $5 a month you could give each of these people .40, which is almost as much as they’d get from an individual $1 Patreon sub!
Make your $5 count for $10 and support some great people!
Webmention is up and running! I don’t have likes and replies visible on my pages but I do see them! Man, the Indie Web is great!
But oh no now that all this stuff is set up how will I procrastinate writing more? 💀
Another Origin story and Day Four sample chapters are coming soon!
But oh no now that all this stuff is set up how will I procrastinate writing more? 💀
Another Origin story and Day Four sample chapters are coming soon!
October 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Webmention is up and running! I don’t have likes and replies visible on my pages but I do see them! Man, the Indie Web is great!
But oh no now that all this stuff is set up how will I procrastinate writing more? 💀
Another Origin story and Day Four sample chapters are coming soon!
But oh no now that all this stuff is set up how will I procrastinate writing more? 💀
Another Origin story and Day Four sample chapters are coming soon!
Like.. just remove the stars?
Guys the urge to change my username on here to titties with kitties is very strong. 😅
October 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Like.. just remove the stars?
Oh also! If you’re looking forward to a return to the world of Agora and its petty gods and its tens of thousands of years of history and conflict. ME TOO!
That’s part (but not most) of the reason the last batch of stories has been a bit slower!
I’m doing something important with “home” I swear!
That’s part (but not most) of the reason the last batch of stories has been a bit slower!
I’m doing something important with “home” I swear!
October 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Oh also! If you’re looking forward to a return to the world of Agora and its petty gods and its tens of thousands of years of history and conflict. ME TOO!
That’s part (but not most) of the reason the last batch of stories has been a bit slower!
I’m doing something important with “home” I swear!
That’s part (but not most) of the reason the last batch of stories has been a bit slower!
I’m doing something important with “home” I swear!
Also, I would be beyond appreciative
If you would consider signing up for slowclap Even if you use your applause elsewhere. $5 a month can support hundreds of people that are sharing their art with the world!
If you like my writing and want more, support me by supporting everyone!(including me!)
If you would consider signing up for slowclap Even if you use your applause elsewhere. $5 a month can support hundreds of people that are sharing their art with the world!
If you like my writing and want more, support me by supporting everyone!(including me!)
support friendly-corncob on slowclap 👏
with slowclap you can support hundreds of creators with a single subscription. Plans start at $5
slowcl.app
October 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Also, I would be beyond appreciative
If you would consider signing up for slowclap Even if you use your applause elsewhere. $5 a month can support hundreds of people that are sharing their art with the world!
If you like my writing and want more, support me by supporting everyone!(including me!)
If you would consider signing up for slowclap Even if you use your applause elsewhere. $5 a month can support hundreds of people that are sharing their art with the world!
If you like my writing and want more, support me by supporting everyone!(including me!)
I’m also very proud of the slowcl.app integration! Despite being static html it reports back the url being applauded so I can see which stories you like, even from RSS!
Next up, webmention!
Happy to help anyone looking to do similar and build their writing / artistic presence on the indie web!
Next up, webmention!
Happy to help anyone looking to do similar and build their writing / artistic presence on the indie web!
slowclap 👏
let's make some noise
slowcl.app
October 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I’m also very proud of the slowcl.app integration! Despite being static html it reports back the url being applauded so I can see which stories you like, even from RSS!
Next up, webmention!
Happy to help anyone looking to do similar and build their writing / artistic presence on the indie web!
Next up, webmention!
Happy to help anyone looking to do similar and build their writing / artistic presence on the indie web!
That was a lot of work and I still feel like there’s so much more I need to do, but I just finished a complete redesign and rebuild of my website! It’s built by hand, from scratch, using Hugo!
October 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
That was a lot of work and I still feel like there’s so much more I need to do, but I just finished a complete redesign and rebuild of my website! It’s built by hand, from scratch, using Hugo!
It’s so nice to know that the stuff I’ve found and appreciated this month has translated to real support going to real people. My favorite part of slowclap is how much fun it is to be nice to people.
support friendly-corncob on slowclap 👏
with slowclap you can support hundreds of creators with a single subscription. Plans start at $5
slowcl.app
September 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
It’s so nice to know that the stuff I’ve found and appreciated this month has translated to real support going to real people. My favorite part of slowclap is how much fun it is to be nice to people.
I’m sorry but this makes me laugh every time I see it. I can only hope I’m a bad enough dude to earn 100 applause this month 💪
support friendly-corncob on slowclap 👏
with slowclap you can support hundreds of creators with a single subscription. Plans start at $5
slowcl.app
September 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I’m sorry but this makes me laugh every time I see it. I can only hope I’m a bad enough dude to earn 100 applause this month 💪
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slowcl.app is for:
✍️ writers
slowcl.app/forgetful-chameleon @valwrites.ca
slowcl.app/dashing-dingo @linnfoster.com
slowcl.app/peckish-friar @averystorm.bsky.social
slowcl.app/simplistic-unicorn @cknightwrites.bsky.social
slowcl.app/ample-auctioneer @seraphrdm.bsky.social
✍️ writers
slowcl.app/forgetful-chameleon @valwrites.ca
slowcl.app/dashing-dingo @linnfoster.com
slowcl.app/peckish-friar @averystorm.bsky.social
slowcl.app/simplistic-unicorn @cknightwrites.bsky.social
slowcl.app/ample-auctioneer @seraphrdm.bsky.social
slowclap 👏
let's make some noise
slowcl.app
September 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
I’ve been working hard on dev stuff, but I have more origin on the way! I’d love to hear what you think of the stories so far! They’re free for everyone to read!
nicholasjcollins.com/origin
If want to support me, please consider joining slowclap! If you throw me 10 cents I can hit my next goal!
nicholasjcollins.com/origin
If want to support me, please consider joining slowclap! If you throw me 10 cents I can hit my next goal!
support friendly-corncob on slowclap 👏
with slowclap you can support hundreds of creators with a single subscription. Plans start at $5
slowcl.app
September 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
I’ve been working hard on dev stuff, but I have more origin on the way! I’d love to hear what you think of the stories so far! They’re free for everyone to read!
nicholasjcollins.com/origin
If want to support me, please consider joining slowclap! If you throw me 10 cents I can hit my next goal!
nicholasjcollins.com/origin
If want to support me, please consider joining slowclap! If you throw me 10 cents I can hit my next goal!
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Lastly.. sharing!
Next to each of your events and goals there’s now a share button. Click it and a link will be copied to your clipboard that routes people where they’d need to go to applaud that person as well. No more diving through settings for your applause page.
Next to each of your events and goals there’s now a share button. Click it and a link will be copied to your clipboard that routes people where they’d need to go to applaud that person as well. No more diving through settings for your applause page.
September 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Lastly.. sharing!
Next to each of your events and goals there’s now a share button. Click it and a link will be copied to your clipboard that routes people where they’d need to go to applaud that person as well. No more diving through settings for your applause page.
Next to each of your events and goals there’s now a share button. Click it and a link will be copied to your clipboard that routes people where they’d need to go to applaud that person as well. No more diving through settings for your applause page.
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Next up.. goals!
Goals are a lot of things. They’re challenges to you and your community. They’re a decentralized, no API way of replacing (and improving on) paywalls and they’re fun!
Here’s how they work
Goals are a lot of things. They’re challenges to you and your community. They’re a decentralized, no API way of replacing (and improving on) paywalls and they’re fun!
Here’s how they work
September 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Next up.. goals!
Goals are a lot of things. They’re challenges to you and your community. They’re a decentralized, no API way of replacing (and improving on) paywalls and they’re fun!
Here’s how they work
Goals are a lot of things. They’re challenges to you and your community. They’re a decentralized, no API way of replacing (and improving on) paywalls and they’re fun!
Here’s how they work
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First up events. I’ve completely replaced the old (utilitarian) history view of applause sent and received with a unified timeline that dynamically batches all applause events you’ve been involved in.
someone applauded you? It’s there
you applauded someone else? also there
got a kickback? Yep!
someone applauded you? It’s there
you applauded someone else? also there
got a kickback? Yep!
September 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
First up events. I’ve completely replaced the old (utilitarian) history view of applause sent and received with a unified timeline that dynamically batches all applause events you’ve been involved in.
someone applauded you? It’s there
you applauded someone else? also there
got a kickback? Yep!
someone applauded you? It’s there
you applauded someone else? also there
got a kickback? Yep!
It hides within
Poop fountain malfunction
scary monster man
September 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It hides within
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I know summer is almost over but look! we’re on a deck 💪
(Technically 3 decks but it’s been a tough year and I’ve been binge eating frosted mini wheats)
(Technically 3 decks but it’s been a tough year and I’ve been binge eating frosted mini wheats)
You can now give me a @slowclap.bsky.social right from the main page of deck3.app 👏 but please be gentle
September 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I know summer is almost over but look! we’re on a deck 💪
(Technically 3 decks but it’s been a tough year and I’ve been binge eating frosted mini wheats)
(Technically 3 decks but it’s been a tough year and I’ve been binge eating frosted mini wheats)
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Getting concerned about this slowclap thing… There’s a cancel button on the settings page and it just… works? There’s no “are you sure?” prompt? No weird attempts to trick me into staying subscribed? It lets me keep using everything until the end of the month?
WTF… where are the dark patterns?
WTF… where are the dark patterns?
September 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Getting concerned about this slowclap thing… There’s a cancel button on the settings page and it just… works? There’s no “are you sure?” prompt? No weird attempts to trick me into staying subscribed? It lets me keep using everything until the end of the month?
WTF… where are the dark patterns?
WTF… where are the dark patterns?
But if not HP what am I supposed to read to my kids? Beowulf?
September 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
But if not HP what am I supposed to read to my kids? Beowulf?
September 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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And here’s that fun little update I promised!
Themes are available to all subscribers on any tier. They let you personalize your slowclap page! More themes to come soon!
Themes are available to all subscribers on any tier. They let you personalize your slowclap page! More themes to come soon!
Slowclap Update: Themes · Nicholas J. Collins
nicholasjcollins.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
And here’s that fun little update I promised!
Themes are available to all subscribers on any tier. They let you personalize your slowclap page! More themes to come soon!
Themes are available to all subscribers on any tier. They let you personalize your slowclap page! More themes to come soon!
As always, you can support my work (especially Origin which is available to read in its entirety for free) here:
slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
But what would be even better for me is if you could encourage everyone whose work you admire to sign up for slowcl.app and support them as well!
slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
But what would be even better for me is if you could encourage everyone whose work you admire to sign up for slowcl.app and support them as well!
slowclap 👏
support friendly-corncob on slowclap
slowcl.app
September 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
As always, you can support my work (especially Origin which is available to read in its entirety for free) here:
slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
But what would be even better for me is if you could encourage everyone whose work you admire to sign up for slowcl.app and support them as well!
slowcl.app/friendly-corncob
But what would be even better for me is if you could encourage everyone whose work you admire to sign up for slowcl.app and support them as well!
He looked with agony and envy at the beauty of the cloudless starlit sky. He wondered to himself how life could possibly continue after so much pain, but indeed that is all that life has ever done.
Drop me your favorite line (without context) for any or all of your WIPs. Go. Do it now.
September 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
He looked with agony and envy at the beauty of the cloudless starlit sky. He wondered to himself how life could possibly continue after so much pain, but indeed that is all that life has ever done.
I’ve been super busy lately with work and life and software dev stuff but I will have some exciting stuff to share with everyone soon including:
- a fun little slowclap update
- an iOS app to make life less stressful
- some sample chapters for my upcoming novel
- More Origin!
nicholasjcollins.com
- a fun little slowclap update
- an iOS app to make life less stressful
- some sample chapters for my upcoming novel
- More Origin!
nicholasjcollins.com
Nicholas J. Collins
nicholasjcollins.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I’ve been super busy lately with work and life and software dev stuff but I will have some exciting stuff to share with everyone soon including:
- a fun little slowclap update
- an iOS app to make life less stressful
- some sample chapters for my upcoming novel
- More Origin!
nicholasjcollins.com
- a fun little slowclap update
- an iOS app to make life less stressful
- some sample chapters for my upcoming novel
- More Origin!
nicholasjcollins.com