BeFrank
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Hello all. I’m a retired news photographer. I just want what I do next to be so awesome that people will forget what it was I used to do.
I'm attending this event. RT if you think others will find this helpful 🙌 worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com
Worldshift 2026: The Speculative Fiction Writers' Conference
Speculative Fiction Writers' Summit
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August 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I'm attending this event. RT if you think others will find this helpful 🙌 worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com
On the 5 headed south. Just crossed the Kern County line. IYKYK
June 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
On the 5 headed south. Just crossed the Kern County line. IYKYK
Yes, I'm still writing. Mostly at home, but sometimes at a Starbucks in Long Beach. Thanks for asking. No, I still don't drink coffee. Yes, I still miss it.
April 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Yes, I'm still writing. Mostly at home, but sometimes at a Starbucks in Long Beach. Thanks for asking. No, I still don't drink coffee. Yes, I still miss it.
Thursdays are for new Substacks. My series “Everything Happens to Lou!” is out now.
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Chapter Nine: Lou's Angel
What is Heaven missing, for $100...
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February 26, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Thursdays are for new Substacks. My series “Everything Happens to Lou!” is out now.
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It's Never Writing vs Photography (part II)
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It's Sunday. Words about my writing life.
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It's Sunday. Words about my writing life.
It's Never Writing vs Photography (part II)
I must feel strongly about this to need to say so much about it.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM
It's Never Writing vs Photography (part II)
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It's Sunday. Words about my writing life.
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It's Sunday. Words about my writing life.
I’m enjoying journey. This is the sixth “Everything Happens to Lou!” story I’ve published on Substack.
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Chapter Six: The Spy Who Loved Somebody Lou Hooked Up With.
Everybody has baggage. Not everybody's baggage has a license to kill.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I’m enjoying journey. This is the sixth “Everything Happens to Lou!” story I’ve published on Substack.
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I’m not a big fan of AI art, but I have to admit ChatGPT kind of nailed it on this one.
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
I’m not a big fan of AI art, but I have to admit ChatGPT kind of nailed it on this one.
Another nice impromptu get together. Great to see everyone. Glad everyone is enjoying life.
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Another nice impromptu get together. Great to see everyone. Glad everyone is enjoying life.
Chapter Three: The Russian Asset
We all make bad choices...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Writing Past the Cringe.
Yeah, Fearless Frank is going to keep doing this.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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One down and fifty-one to go. I hope I pick up a few subscribers along the way.
One down and fifty-one to go. I hope I pick up a few subscribers along the way.
EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO LOU!
Chapter One: Other Lou
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January 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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One down and fifty-one to go. I hope I pick up a few subscribers along the way.
One down and fifty-one to go. I hope I pick up a few subscribers along the way.
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When I’m writing, sometimes there are just other things I’d rather be doing. When I’m doing other things, I often wish I was writing.
When I’m writing, sometimes there are just other things I’d rather be doing. When I’m doing other things, I often wish I was writing.
Checking the Inventory
Wrapping up 2025 and getting prepared for 2026.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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When I’m writing, sometimes there are just other things I’d rather be doing. When I’m doing other things, I often wish I was writing.
When I’m writing, sometimes there are just other things I’d rather be doing. When I’m doing other things, I often wish I was writing.
My Writing Journey: October and November were my least productive months this year. Good to know. I’ll be on the lookout for the same pattern in 2026 and will adjust. Taking that time off is an option or maybe I’ll just muscle through. Curious if anyone has any suggestions.
December 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My Writing Journey: October and November were my least productive months this year. Good to know. I’ll be on the lookout for the same pattern in 2026 and will adjust. Taking that time off is an option or maybe I’ll just muscle through. Curious if anyone has any suggestions.
Finding My Algonquin
We all have to build our own roundtable.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Do we need another post from an aspiring writer?
Hell yeah!
(That's two weeks in a row. I'm on a roll.)
Do we need another post from an aspiring writer?
Hell yeah!
(That's two weeks in a row. I'm on a roll.)
My Path Forward
Random thoughts on what comes next...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Do we need another post from an aspiring writer?
Hell yeah!
(That's two weeks in a row. I'm on a roll.)
Do we need another post from an aspiring writer?
Hell yeah!
(That's two weeks in a row. I'm on a roll.)
Well, 5 Years On...
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Yes, I am posting on Substack. I want to start putting some of my writing out there and doing some journaling online. Subscribe!
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Yes, I am posting on Substack. I want to start putting some of my writing out there and doing some journaling online. Subscribe!
Well, 5 Years On...
Let's play "where I started" and "how it's going.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Well, 5 Years On...
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Yes, I am posting on Substack. I want to start putting some of my writing out there and doing some journaling online. Subscribe!
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Yes, I am posting on Substack. I want to start putting some of my writing out there and doing some journaling online. Subscribe!
Storm runoff from today’s rains made for a slightly gross, but also awesome waterfall out at White Point Beach.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Storm runoff from today’s rains made for a slightly gross, but also awesome waterfall out at White Point Beach.
I’m loving the spider legs on our new fern. Gifted to us from a friend of Dellis. It’s also known as a Rabbit Foot Fern, but we’re leaning into the creepier side of it.
September 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I’m loving the spider legs on our new fern. Gifted to us from a friend of Dellis. It’s also known as a Rabbit Foot Fern, but we’re leaning into the creepier side of it.
One day ceiling fan install not including patching and painting the drywall around the wall switch.
July 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
One day ceiling fan install not including patching and painting the drywall around the wall switch.
Don’t let her fool you. She is not friendly.
July 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Don’t let her fool you. She is not friendly.
It was an awesome art weekend for my lovely wife and her critique group. We may do it again for friends and family, but need to recover first. This was a lot of work.
June 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It was an awesome art weekend for my lovely wife and her critique group. We may do it again for friends and family, but need to recover first. This was a lot of work.
So much yard work this week, but it will make my wife happy to show it off for her artist friends.
June 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
So much yard work this week, but it will make my wife happy to show it off for her artist friends.