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I’ve so been there. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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October 30, 2026 at 9:12 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Nice flash fiction story here.

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October 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
On another note, today I had mushroom ice cream. It was fantastic.

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October 31, 2026 at 9:09 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Well hello there Tokyo. Nice to see you. ❤️ 🇯🇵 there’s something about writing a novel on the bullet train that feels badass.

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November 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Valid points in here. The purpose of the opening pages is to hook them in, not explain the story.

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October 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Watch out y’all!

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October 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
yikes! A scary story just in time for the scary holiday 🥳

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October 26, 2026 at 2:05 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Why is everybody (not) looking at me?

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October 25, 2026 at 1:08 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Who wants to read some good fiction, short story style. I do! I know you do too. Well then check this out!

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October 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Note to self, publishing on a Wednesday morning isn’t a good thing. So, sending out this note now to see if Wednesday evening is better. Here my new chapter in The Excursion…

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October 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
The next chapter of the Excursion Chronicles is now live! Check it out and please restack. 🤠

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October 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Never thought about it this way but it makes sense to work in some jump scares.

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October 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Yea, I’ll say it. I’m sure I’m not the first but am going to declare myself the first if not: You Can See Everything will win the Oscar for best film. Among others, I’m sure.

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October 21, 2026 at 12:13 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
It’s true tho

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October 19, 2026 at 12:26 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Ha ha ha ha ha! This about says it all doesn’t it?

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October 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Me: how was your weekend? Coworkers: it was great thanks. Did this that, and the other thing with the kids. Binged a TV show. How about you? Me: I invented an entire post-societal collapse…

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Hugh Spicer-Smith (@hughtheauthor)
Me: how was your weekend? Coworkers: it was great thanks. Did this that, and the other thing with the kids. Binged a TV show. How about you? Me: I invented an entire post-societal collapse society ...
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October 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
So many times I keep wondering, is it just me? Then I read my feed and realize it’s not just me. Then I turn to the conversation in my head.

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James Theodore Vincent Reeves (@jamestvreeves)
So many times I keep wondering, is it just me? Then I read my feed and realize it’s not just me. Then I turn to the conversation in my head.
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October 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Really great tips here. I’m proud to say that my first fight scene follows many of these. After reading this from @John Matthew Fox i kinda wanna write a second one now!…

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James Theodore Vincent Reeves (@jamestvreeves)
Really great tips here. I’m proud to say that my first fight scene follows many of these. After reading this from @John Matthew Fox i kinda wanna write a second one now! https://jamestvreeves.substa...
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October 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Yes! I can attest, you definitely feel better. All that matters is that you write. But don’t hold onto it. Find a way to share it, submitting it might feel hard, but it’s worth it. Keep…

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James Theodore Vincent Reeves (@jamestvreeves)
Yes! I can attest, you definitely feel better. All that matters is that you write. But don’t hold onto it. Find a way to share it, submitting it might feel hard, but it’s worth it. Keep going!
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October 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Two things I’ve learned about writing: in order to become a better writer, you have to read a lot. And, writing is 20% of it, the rest is editing. Here are some great tips, what is the…

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James Theodore Vincent Reeves (@jamestvreeves)
Two things I’ve learned about writing: in order to become a better writer, you have to read a lot. And, writing is 20% of it, the rest is editing. Here are some great tips, what is the master useful o...
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October 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
hughtheauthor.bsky.social
Wow, some really big name authors in here. Which advice resonates with you the most? For me I think it's writing in a different time period or voice, that sounds really challenging and…

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James Theodore Vincent Reeves (@jamestvreeves)
Wow, some really big name authors in here. Which advice resonates with you the most? For me I think it’s writing in a different time period or voice, that sounds really challenging and I’m not sure I ...
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October 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM