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duncan b. barlow

@duncanbbarlow.bsky.social

I am a writer and musician. Publisher, Astrophil Press

596 Followers  |  225 Following  |  355 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024  |  1.6129

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Imagine how much better β€œThe Perfect Kiss” would be without vocals and cowbell.

05.10.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bay Area friends: launch of The Garden Friday w/ these lovely poets. @essaypress.bsky.social @pamenarpress.bsky.social πŸ™ @hystericalblkns.bsky.social @lisaolstein.bsky.social Robert Yerachmiel Sniderman & @andreabrady.bsky.social for the kindness of blurbing. excited to begin reading from it.

04.10.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Finally saw the new Toxic Avenger. I thought they did a fine job with it.

03.10.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m really tired. That is the update.

29.09.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Happy People Don't Live Here by Amber Sparks A Halloween-themed event for Amber Sparks' debut novel, Happy People Don't Live Here.

DC peeps! My book launch is October 14th at the extremely awesome Lost City Bookstore in Adams Morgan, with the v brilliant @rvoronacote.bsky.social as my conversation partner! It will be Halloween themed! Please come! www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-peop...

27.09.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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Had a good weekend.

22.09.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m saddened to learn of Dan Wickett’s passing. He was a good friend to many writers.

16.09.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Been bouncing between Dexter books and Buffalo Hunter Hunter this week. It’s been a fun reading week.

09.09.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A typical night of unwinding.

08.09.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Look, I’m mature enough now to admit that the song β€œDragula” is pretty damned fun.

07.09.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I delete 99% of my posts.

04.09.2025 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A truly wonderful night!

18.08.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are adopting this child.

15.08.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behold.

15.08.2025 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight! Looking forward to this,Brooklyn reading.

11.08.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The loaf is making fun of humans.

06.08.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just waited up all night for a giant skeleton…capitalism, you won.

04.08.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Franklin Park Reading Series event is August 11: readings by stellar authors @kashana.bsky.social, @emergencychampagne.bsky.social, Emily Hunt Kivel, @samuelashworth.bsky.social, @duncanbbarlow.bsky.social & @quincyscottjones.bsky.social, drink specials, raffle! www.facebook.com/share/16kPCS...

30.07.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Now seemed like a good time to add The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon to a syllabus.

15.07.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This beefcake having a moment in the yard.

14.07.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rereading β€œSymbolic Exchange and Death” and enjoying it as if it was my first time all over again.

10.07.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seems like as good a day as any to finish Infinite…wait, Roadhouse is on again!

08.07.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Presented without comment…

28.06.2025 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Find me someone who hates the Lem song β€œSteal my Sunshine” and I’ll someone who hates everything.

28.06.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hats off to the guy whistling the iconic line from the Andrew Oldham Orchestra repeatedly while doomscrolling in a crowded restaurant. Now it’s lodged in my brain like a depressive thought.

27.06.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Halfway through a new musical composition and everything on my computer has decided to misbehave. Planned obsolescence is a crime.

27.06.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today I was in public and everyone told me it was hot outside as if I hadn’t just come in from the heat. I love this about people.

21.06.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love the neck gear!

21.06.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve learned that people still drink Fresca.

15.06.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My Friend, Kurt speaks.

15.06.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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