Christopher Scott

First year out of college for me. Struggling to utilize my computer science degree and trying my hand at short story writing in the meantime. But that album, and R.E.M. in general, are, for me, the soundtrack of an uncertain future.

Congrats!

That…or you will forever change the narrative on the topic to something more flexible and useful.

Space Cadet by Heinlein was first, but second was The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, also Heinlein, and that was the one that blew my eleven year-old mind.

It’s remarkable how fun it is to nerd talk about a world and characters from books I found so hard to consume. I learned all about Middle Earth lore from friends who were avid readers and enthusiastic to share. Tolkien as a set of oral history lessons worked great for me.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. #MildHorror

The variation on this topic that benefits me is what I can learn from “just-missed” storytelling in TV and movies. Sometimes I’ll start a show, love the premise and characters, but remain unsatisfied. Then I try to figure out why. That’s always happening subconsciously, but sometimes it’s a mission.

Road to Nowhere

I’m happy to announce that my short story, “Rest for the Wicked,” has been selected for the upcoming Monstrous Angels anthology!

Actor Anthony Perkins as Norman Baters in the movie, Psycho.

A mama’s boy honors his mother.

When I see the Disney & Comcast IP lawyers going up against Big Tech and their sense of entitlement, it feels a bit like watching a sporting event where I hate both teams, but if one of them wins, the team I do like goes to the postseason. Here’s to hoping the Gen AI machine pays for what they used.

You did not do Titansgrave “years ago.” A year or two at most…that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

Careful, John…you’ll blow your “I live in rural Ohio” cover story.

What a lovely bit of joy. (And I’ve also watched Tom Holland more than a few times.😀)

I’ve found that most good contractors, when engaged courteously and with genuine interest are not uncomfortable being observed and happy to explain stuff. It’s a comforting feeling to know there are wizards out there that specialize in pipe magic and wiring magic.

Seconded

I saw you do a humorous routine with @wilwheaton.net at PXCC about 13ish years ago, loved it, checked out Old Man’s War, drifted into the Scalzi internet presence from there and followed it here.

It’s so cool! And what an amazing story. I loved it.

This is so, so true. I have not reached a success level that yet draws much criticism, but the silence early can be frustrating. Those occasional kind words are like a drink of cool, crisp water on a hot day.

Hey @stephenking.bsky.social, Gordie Lachance (@wilwheaton.net) grew up to become quite the accomplished storyteller. Thanks for putting your work in his hands all those years ago. His talent was evident even then.

Congratulations!

I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for letting me know.

Thank you @onspecmag.bsky.social for publishing my story, “The Hidden Heart of Brass Attending.” Your role in all of this was critical.

I agree…great term. The terms used to describe that situation back in the day were less kind.

Hey everyone, my story, “The Hidden Heart of Brass Attending,” is on It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton, and his narration is superb!

Small town fairs or small town fryers?

Don’t know their name, but they play a lot of stadium venues.

I made a thing! Hi friends! I am so excited to announce It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton, my new podcast. Our first episode drops on March 26th. This idea emerged from my creative self […]

I am so excited to announce It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton, my new podcast. Our first episode drops on March 26th and is available wherever you get your podcasts.