Tom Navratil

Will Your Conversation Go the Distance? Don’t suffer in silence

Can we talk about this?

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One-dollar stories pay off — Washington Unbound In Elizabeth Bruce’s Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories , the needs that can be satisfied by a single dollar are varied and surprising: a can opener, the comforts of a coin-operated ma...

Really excited to share our latest piece on @washunbound.bsky.social. Contributor @tomnavratil.bsky.social has written a stellar review of @elizabethbrucedc.bsky.social's short story collection 'Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories.' Check it out!
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Now I'm famous in Sweden, thanks to coverage of today's demonstration

Ask Mister Condiment Answers for the saucily inquisitive.

Finally, clear guidance on your most pressing questions:

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A nice squirt of the bottle to @Slackjawhumor for finding room on the shelf for this.

If I’ve Said It Once, I’ve Said It Twice It’s not just about the soup

I kinda let myself go on this one.

#chuchuhuasi
#humor of a ranting nature

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Fiction and Humor Writer, Former Diplomat — Washington Unbound Tom Navratil describes himself on LinkedIn as a “fiction and humor writer; former diplomat,” which is my favorite LinkedIn tagline. It’s also entirely accurate. Navratil–whose debut novel Dog’s Break...

Washington Unbound, a new online journal focusing on the DC literary scene, interviewed me about my debut novel, Dog's Breakfast.

For Washington-area readers and writers, this journal is one to keep an eye on.

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The True Danger Is Artificial Stupidity Robo-fools are coming to replace us

Hopefully we won't see too much of this on Bluesky:

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Grand Strategy for Taking Back the Panama Canal A man. A plan. A camel?

Here's the Panama Canal plan the media doesn't want you to see:

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St. Patrick’s Shouldn’t Be a One-and-Done Like the Vernal Equinox Let’s get really green!

In honor of the day, sharing this piece from a couple years ago:

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As a long-time DC-area (mostly Bethesda) resident, the local flavor and occasional snark was an added bonus. Thank you for a terrific read!

Tom
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Dear Linda, I devoured Back After This in two days. Wonderful story; it really felt like you poured your heart into it. Cecily and Will ending up together was expected, but very well-orchestrated. Even more satisfying was her professional/ethical redemption. Inspiring!
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Top Ten Reasons for Joining, and for Leaving, Facebook The answers may surprise you

Throwing a bit of good-humored snark at Facebook:

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In three decades in the Foreign Service, I never -- not once -- saw a MEDEVAC prevented (or even delayed) because of funding issues. Money was *always* available instantly when a State/USAID doctor approved a MEDEVAC, no questions asked by the budget team in DC or overseas. This is unconscionable.

Dog’s Breakfast By: Tom Navratil

Dog's Breakfast is a comedy of international intrigue and career ambition, set in a backwater U.S. embassy. Released January 21, 2025 from Between the Lines Publishing.

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Talking Points for Convincing the Greenlanders Roll with it

It's been a while since I left the diplomacy game, so this might be a little rusty:

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I Am Your Top Fan, Sir I won’t stop until I’ve flattered every bone in your body

You really truly are the best ever. See attached for details.

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YouTube video by The Douglas Coleman Show The Douglas Coleman Show VE with Tom Navratil

My first author interview! On the Douglas Coleman show.

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Thank you to Sagun Shrestha and the Independent for this timely interview!

Dog’s Breakfast By: Tom Navratil

Destiny? Who knows, but today, Day 1 of what smells like quite a dog's-breakfasty era, my debut novel launches. Let the satire roll like thunder!

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Why I Quit Designing Chairs I hope you’re sitting down

A bit of Denmark-themed humor to cheer you up:

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Appreciation to Slackjaw for giving this one a seat at the table.

I'd be humbled and honored, and more, to be included.

I loved how relentless this piece was. Very funny. Congratulations!

Just like the first day of kindergarten, you have to take a picture when the author's copies arrive.

You don't have to be a marine biologist or an expert on stemware to know this is true:

Sharing a bit of bookish humor:

FP4A & nearly 100 national security leaders call on the Senate to thoroughly vet Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence.

Her qualifications & past statements raise serious concerns about her ability to serve in this critical role.

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Updated Guest Cottage Guidelines Our house, our rules

In celebration of joining Bluesky, I'm sharing the friend link to a humor piece I recently contributed to Slackjaw. Safe travels everyone :-)

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