Andrea Giusto

cover of the book The last werewolf, by Glen Duncan

📚💙Reading The last Werewolf, by Glen Duncan. I'm at page 90. I'm a fan of jaded, sarcastic werevolves. Also, I like the writing. So I'm already hooked.

dog wearing a santa hat

Whisky, my first #beta-reader, wishes you all happy #holidays (while judging me for being a lazy #writer).

Seems like something an author would name their daughter...

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I read it when I was 14, I loved it. Then I read it a second and a third time... one of my favourite novel ever. Unfortunately, the sequels left me less enthusiastic. But also played the videogame which featured Arthur C. Clarke himself. Having the movie made by Villeneuve is really interesting.

Yes. Very nice adaptation.

One of my favourites.

Soma

#Soma by #Frictional Games. Keep thinking about it even after years. It’s the most haunting #game I’ve played, with a perfect ending. Although it’s classified as #horror, there are no supernatural ghosts, no cosmic terrors: only a relentless reflection on the nature of #consciousness and mortality.

This is a book I’ve been wanting to read for a while. I need to finally get around to it.

YouTube video by Cosmic Salamander Dragon writer🖋️📚🐉🔥#dnd #dragon #books #writing

Yes #writing #dragons youtube.com/shorts/10qHg...

It sounds like a stereotyped comic book bully. It's perfect.

Last hours for the #intothedark #kickstarter, an anthology of 30 dark fantasy short stories!

Let's start the season with something appropriate. #reading 💙📚

Recently, I received a (form) rejection letter that was surprisingly long, almost like a summary of a psychiatry manual on managing antisocial individuals. Being an editor must not be easy. #writing #authors #writingcommunity

Among the stories included in this anthology is my own "The Jormungand Foundation", a tale about a dragon, an archaeological expedition, and the things we can’t leave behind. #writing #writingcommunity

After Dinner Conversation's amazing Story Editor is creating a sister-Substack devoted to writing tips called "Revisions & Revelations" and it's free! You can sign up here! buff.ly/ilWQs4N

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This is actually quite informative and possibly useful.

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This feels important. Not sure why.

Title: Who should you get to represent your book? Elvish warrior or Literary agent A large venn diagram of two overlapping ovals. In the Elvish warrior's section: 1. Can talk to trees and sense evil 2. Possesses an enchanted Blade 3. Centuries of experience In the central overlap section for both: 1. Trusted And honest advisor 2. Protection From cutpurses and brigands 3. Loyal companion In the Literary Agent's section: 1. Good Relationships With publishers 2. Great eye For contracts 3. Pays For lunch Tip: if possible, get both. But if forced to choose, lunch probably swings it for the agent.

My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books

The lower decks main characters.

Lower Decks’ win is the first time in 30 years that a Star Trek story has won a Hugo Award.

The last one was “All Good Things” in 1995.

While performing improv, the writer Ayn Rand says, “I reject your suggestions.” The description of the cartoon says, “Yes Ayn Rand Improv.”

A cartoon by Pia Guerra and Ian Boothby. #NewYorkerCartoons

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A digital illustration of a dragon sleeping on the roof of a burger joint ("Up n Away burger" a parody of In-n-out) drive-through at sunset. The dragon's tail is blocking the drive-through. Employees have mixed reactions, both laughing and frustrated. The car line is backing up. Some drivers laugh and take pics, others are annoyed.

The true reason why the drive-through lines are so long

A giant, red, goat-headed demon sits on a stone throne in a subterranean chamber. "So, it is decided: on midsummer's eve, my words shall spew forth across the land like black fire!" "We prefer to call it 'publication day'" says his publicist. "..And we were hoping you might do some social media to to promote the book?" Things turmn dark, the demon's goat eyes glow "I cannot fathom the accursed opiate screens that so enthral your kind." "Yeah, some of our other authors feel that way, but that's why we have Toby: he's an absolute whiz!" she replies, introducing a small man. "I'll set you up on twitter and you'll be corrupting Souls in no time!" says Toby. A caption reads: "An hour later" The demon now has his head in his hands and moans: "I can endure this Foul parade of doltish barbarity No longer! Please deactivate My account, wizard Toby"

Since it's almost Midsummer...

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YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson Lecture #1: Introduction — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy

A must view for writers is Brandon Sanderson‘s introduction to fantasy and science fiction writing class. Sanderson teaches at Brigham Young University. In 2020, Sanderson record all 16 lectures of this highly saw after seminar and put them on YouTube for free. Check it out! youtu.be/-6HOdHEeosc?...

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A cartoon in four panels. A heavy swiss Fountain pen is uncapped with a satisfying click. (closup image of the pen) The gold nib scratches pleasingly across heavy, textured paper. (image of the pen writing) Each completed page is deftly turned with a light rustle. The writer sighs gently and closes the handmade leather notebook with a soft thud. (image of a hand closing the notebook) These sounds are captured with a high-resolution Microphone and uploaded to the author's "Sounds of Creation AMSR" Youtube channel. (Image of a laptop with a youtube video playing) The story itself is utterly dreadful.

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