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Lee Clark Zumpe

@themadpoet.bsky.social

• Entertainment editor at Tampa Bay Newspapers • Tomatometer-approved movie critic • Published author of weird tales & poetry • Chronic bibliophile • Dabbler in arcane lore • Husband, father, friend, & cat scratching post

107 Followers  |  149 Following  |  5 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024  |  1.2627

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Life is short. Write that novel. Paint that painting. Try new recipes. Learn black magic. Go into the forest at night. Summon a demon. Earn that demon's trust. Become best friends with it. Brag to everyone else about your new cool demon best friend. Knit that sweater.

15.11.2024 23:41 — 👍 32906    🔁 5961    💬 565    📌 290
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Incredibly proud to have my poem, “22 people,” appear in Dreams and Nightmares, Issue 128. It’s my first appearance in this outstanding — and kinda legendary — publication. As expected, this issue is full of excellent, though-provoking content.

16.11.2024 21:37 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Am I the only one stuck in a glitchy reality with a looping soundtrack that only includes Europe’s “The Final Countdown” and “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie?

14.11.2024 20:24 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s 1:30 p.m., when Wesley decides he’s going to take a break from being antisocial and come looking for attention. He knows I’ll comply.

13.11.2024 18:43 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Another recent appearance:
Persephone Literary Magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 2
Includes my poem "Calliope"

13.11.2024 18:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Recently received the latest issue of Star*Line, which includes my poem "Two Lines."

12.11.2024 18:06 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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