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Ernest Cline is an American science fiction author and screenwriter, best known for "Ready Player One", "Armada", "Ready Player Two", and co-writing the screenplay for the film adaptation of "Ready Player One".

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Meet #BellaBooks author Tracey Richardson. Tracey's newest title, Overtime, is a charming romance about second chances, found family, and scoring the goal that matters most. For more info on this March release visit bellabooks.com/product/9781642476309e/

02.03.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Werewolves Podcast Episode ยท The Terrible Terror Podcast ยท 03/02/2025 ยท 3h 22m

Morning! Listening to a new @terribleterrors.bsky.social #horrorMovie #podcast in which Brian takes a look at WEREWOLVES. #movies

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02.03.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Every Video Game in 'Ready Player One' Explained By Author Ernest Cline | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED Every Video Game in 'Ready Player One' Explained By Author Ernest Cline | WIRED

youtu.be/zglevXKpJGY

01.03.2025 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ernest Cline: pop culture and science fiction Who doesn't love a quest? Nine years ago Ready Player One by self-confessed geek Ernest Cline sent readers on a quest to solve pop culture clues hidden in a virtual realty game. The prize; ownership o...

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28.02.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Armada: A novel by the author of Ready Player One Armada: A novel by the author of Ready Player One [Cline, Ernest] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Armada: A novel by the author of Ready Player One

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28.02.2025 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Amazon.com: Bridge to Bat City (Audible Audio Edition): Ernest Cline, Felicia Day, Little, Brown Young Readers: Books Amazon.com: Bridge to Bat City (Audible Audio Edition): Ernest Cline, Felicia Day, Little, Brown Young Readers: Books

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28.02.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Stop I could not possibly want to fuck him more

27.02.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 387    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Senate sets up vote to restrict trans women from women's sports The House passed similar legislation in January.

ALERT! It just broke that tomorrow, the Senate will attempt a procedural vote on a transgender sports ban.

It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.

Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.

CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)

27.02.2025 03:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3340    ๐Ÿ” 1447    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 66    ๐Ÿ“Œ 136
A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says โ€œdonโ€™t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says โ€œdonโ€™t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

27.02.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9479    ๐Ÿ” 4967    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 291    ๐Ÿ“Œ 444

I'm still doing things but thanks to corporate American lean culture I've been immediately overworked upon returning from a trip to Florida.

More to post later.

25.02.2025 22:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How do I get on one of them there starter packs? Maybe one for weird little author dudes who look like the Honeycomb mascot?

#starterpack #mewanthoneycomb #writingcommunity

26.02.2025 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't be, all will be good. Be persistent with whatever you do, hun!

27.02.2025 02:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh! are you writing?

27.02.2025 02:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: Anti-Trump podcaster wants to beat Fox News Meidas Touch host Brett Meiselas spoke with Newsweek about the podcast's rise, shifting political tides and what they want to do next.

Congrats @meidastouch.com !!!

www.newsweek.com/meidas-touch...

26.02.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 56967    ๐Ÿ” 9044    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1005    ๐Ÿ“Œ 344
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For those who donโ€™t know me, Iโ€™m a vegan writer who wrote a murder mystery featuring vegan characters. My novel is available from a variety of sellers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, a those listed on Books2Read (sister company to Smashwords).
#vegan #writer
Https://books2read.com/u/bWyaPx

27.02.2025 00:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ready Player Two: A Novel Amazon.com: Ready Player Two: A Novel: 9781524761349: Cline, Ernest: Books

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25.02.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ready Player One: A Novel Ready Player One: A Novel [Cline, Ernest] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ready Player One: A Novel

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25.02.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Importance of Being Ernest The Importance of Being Ernest [Cline, Ernest] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Importance of Being Ernest

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25.02.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wow, that feeling when authors you respect really get your work! Thank you so much @meaganlucas.bsky.social and @joeyhedger.bsky.social for these incredible blurbs for Otherwise Wretched coming in March! (Catamount Press)

27.01.2025 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

We have much to look forward to this year. Friday, November 14, is National Pickle Day. ๐Ÿฅ’ Spread the word. (Itโ€™s called sarcasm.)
#vegan

17.02.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel seen!

17.02.2025 04:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
โ€œReady Player Oneโ€ author and fanboy Ernest Cline
YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning โ€œReady Player Oneโ€ author and fanboy Ernest Cline

youtu.be/EV20uZ-2uFY

04.02.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having a bit of a thyroid flare-up this week. No wonder I've been too flattened to get much done. ><

Still. Making gradual progress with cuts and working on the epilogue.

#WIP
#WritingCommunity

16.02.2025 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My superpower is turning caffeine into questionable plot decisions.

What's yours?

#booksky #authorlife

16.02.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love tapping into the things that made me fall in love with storytelling classic video games, โ€˜80s movies, and geek culture. Think about the era or influences that shaped you and weave them into your world.

13.02.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The novel I am writing features POC characters of various LGBTQ persuasions and explores alternatives to our binary perception of gender, all in a fantasy realm free of racism to show a better way.

I knew it was important before.

Now, I know it's essential.

I will finish it. And I will publish.

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What do you get when 90s nostalgia crashes straight into the chaotic world of a time loop and more music and pop culture references than you can throw a Sony Walkman at? You get a whole lot of freaking drama, tragedy, tears and a massive dose of romantic teenage awkwardness shot directly into your veins.
Set in the fictional town of Moorsborough, reminiscent of all the best and the worst things about coastal life in the UK, the story follows Tripper, our hero (he is, kind of, although he'd hate it if you called him one), trying to save the love of his life (Lottie) from a fate they seem doomed to repeat.
BEFORE ALL THATโ€ฆ
Over the course of six months, they fall in love, live out their summer dreams, explore their shared love of music (even though they are posers) and reveal more about themselves. Meanwhile, Tripper and his friends experience a summer of unforgettable highs and devastating lows, a summer to remember and forget at the same time.
Tracklist:
90s vibes that hit hard
burnt cdโ€™s and Mixtapes
a bunch of Seaside Shenanigans
a lovely or tragic (not telling) Bittersweet Romance
and hundreds of squawking Seagulls
It is a coming-of-age story about love, loyalty and the impossible fight against time. Exploring the lengths one would go to protect it all.
It's
EMOTIONAL and full of HEART
the perfect nostalgic punch to the literal gut for fans of timeless Young Adult tales.

What do you get when 90s nostalgia crashes straight into the chaotic world of a time loop and more music and pop culture references than you can throw a Sony Walkman at? You get a whole lot of freaking drama, tragedy, tears and a massive dose of romantic teenage awkwardness shot directly into your veins. Set in the fictional town of Moorsborough, reminiscent of all the best and the worst things about coastal life in the UK, the story follows Tripper, our hero (he is, kind of, although he'd hate it if you called him one), trying to save the love of his life (Lottie) from a fate they seem doomed to repeat. BEFORE ALL THATโ€ฆ Over the course of six months, they fall in love, live out their summer dreams, explore their shared love of music (even though they are posers) and reveal more about themselves. Meanwhile, Tripper and his friends experience a summer of unforgettable highs and devastating lows, a summer to remember and forget at the same time. Tracklist: 90s vibes that hit hard burnt cdโ€™s and Mixtapes a bunch of Seaside Shenanigans a lovely or tragic (not telling) Bittersweet Romance and hundreds of squawking Seagulls It is a coming-of-age story about love, loyalty and the impossible fight against time. Exploring the lengths one would go to protect it all. It's EMOTIONAL and full of HEART the perfect nostalgic punch to the literal gut for fans of timeless Young Adult tales.

VIBES graphic for The Tracks of '99. It draws comparisons to well-known movies and themes. The title is displayed at the top within a ticket stub, surrounded by 90s themed stickers such as a CD, retro cassette, smiley face etc.

Below the title, it is divided into sections featuring movies posters, and is paired with descriptive quote that align with the themes and tones of the story. The included movies and descriptions are:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
"An exploration of love, loss, and memory that fate seems determined to erase."

10 Things I Hate About You
"Pure 90s nostalgia, teenage love, angst, and unforgettable friendships."

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
"Quirky, heartfelt, and emotionally gut-wrenching with deep friendships and bittersweet endings."

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
"Coming-of-age journey and the emotional complexity of teenagers."

Empire Records
"Grungy, music-fueled vibe of the 90s, and teens dealing with love and loyalty."

Stand by Me
"Tight-knit friends, personal loss, and self-discovery set in a nostalgic time period."

Before I Fall
"Time-loop, changing the past with a nostalgic time period with heartfelt bonds."

Each quote is written in a yellow speech bubble.

VIBES graphic for The Tracks of '99. It draws comparisons to well-known movies and themes. The title is displayed at the top within a ticket stub, surrounded by 90s themed stickers such as a CD, retro cassette, smiley face etc. Below the title, it is divided into sections featuring movies posters, and is paired with descriptive quote that align with the themes and tones of the story. The included movies and descriptions are: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind "An exploration of love, loss, and memory that fate seems determined to erase." 10 Things I Hate About You "Pure 90s nostalgia, teenage love, angst, and unforgettable friendships." Me and Earl and the Dying Girl "Quirky, heartfelt, and emotionally gut-wrenching with deep friendships and bittersweet endings." The Perks of Being a Wallflower "Coming-of-age journey and the emotional complexity of teenagers." Empire Records "Grungy, music-fueled vibe of the 90s, and teens dealing with love and loyalty." Stand by Me "Tight-knit friends, personal loss, and self-discovery set in a nostalgic time period." Before I Fall "Time-loop, changing the past with a nostalgic time period with heartfelt bonds." Each quote is written in a yellow speech bubble.

Moodboard for The Tracks of '99 with a very 90s feel to it. Bright coloured background with tabs from an old windows desktop open on the screen. 

Top left, a bunch of clocks, indicating that something may be a little bit off with the flow of time.
Top right, an old television and chair, the sort of set up a 90s kid might have in their bedroom
Mid left, a music store, cds in a rack
Mid right, a typical coastal scene, the setting where the story takes place
Bottom left, a old computer monitior, with a warning, "Can we overcome the power of fate?"
Bottom right, an old Nintendo console with a hand inserting a cartridge

Around the image, are various cartoon style graphics. A floppy disc, a walkman, a lightening bolt, a cd and an old mobile reminiscent of a 90s Nokia.

Moodboard for The Tracks of '99 with a very 90s feel to it. Bright coloured background with tabs from an old windows desktop open on the screen. Top left, a bunch of clocks, indicating that something may be a little bit off with the flow of time. Top right, an old television and chair, the sort of set up a 90s kid might have in their bedroom Mid left, a music store, cds in a rack Mid right, a typical coastal scene, the setting where the story takes place Bottom left, a old computer monitior, with a warning, "Can we overcome the power of fate?" Bottom right, an old Nintendo console with a hand inserting a cartridge Around the image, are various cartoon style graphics. A floppy disc, a walkman, a lightening bolt, a cd and an old mobile reminiscent of a 90s Nokia.

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What do you get when 90s nostalgia crashes into the chaotic world of a time loop & more music and pop culture references than you can throw a Sony Walkman at? You get a whole lot of freaking drama & a massive dose of romantic teenage awkwardness shot directly into your veins. #p2ppit #ya #w #uw

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Wlcm,

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