Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Night swimming. Whenever it comes on, I have to stop what I'm doing to fully appreciate it.
Author of time travel stories BLUE SKIES (in The Accidental Time Travelers Collective Volume 1) and FROM NOW ON (Vol. 3). Working on PBs, MG Sci-fi, and haiku as @haikuformykids.bsky.social (he/him)
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Night swimming. Whenever it comes on, I have to stop what I'm doing to fully appreciate it.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
He's written lots of stories for animals. I read them to animals all the time. Sometimes they listen.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
And I bet (like me) a lot of them are from before Star Wars was Disney...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
If you're anything like me, you have a T-shirt drawer in your dresser. If you're exactly like me, you have a Star Wars T-shirt drawer in your dresser.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like I'm the only person who got this right 🤣
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
youtu.be/do5vXn_Rap4?...
Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) (@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social) reposted
Chapter 16 is up! www.patreon.com/posts/137348...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
All right I'll take anything cheesy and delicious 😁
Dani Finn 🏳️⚧️ 📚 (@danifinnwrites.bsky.social) reposted
If you’re bored or curious, tell me your favorite food and I’ll tell you if someone in one of my books eats it or something similar
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Chicago deep dish sausage pizza.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi whores devores checking in.
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Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Eight hours of what you will.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Honestly this would be kind of amazing.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings re-make, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I'm going to be painting the kids' bedroom all day. Do I need to keep the news on, or can I listen to music?
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I'm sure I'm not the first person to come up with this joke, but I'm awfully proud of myself for coming up with this joke.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I'll never find it again.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
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Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Oops that's my wallet. I'll be right back.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Does this mean I have to get my CROATOAN tattoo removed?
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reposted
I just published a short play I wrote a long time ago on Patreon -you may need to read it a couple of times for it to make sense. Or even better, get some friends together and read it out loud. If anybody wants to produce it on stage somewhere, let me know...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean, live free or die, right? At least they're consistent.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
It's the liquor store on the way to Maine.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
omg a hit tweet
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I would arrange my schedule around it 😂
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Show about Ringwraith lawyers; call it Law & Mordor
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Caw & Otter
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
This might get even my kids to try something new.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Live free or die bro
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
We all are going to lose elections, Joni. I didn't think we'd need to explain that to you.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
😁
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
*walktime
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm gonna pass on their screening of Squid Game.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
This is a great April Fool's joke.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
This is a great April Fool's joke.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I just published a short play I wrote a long time ago on Patreon -you may need to read it a couple of times for it to make sense. Or even better, get some friends together and read it out loud. If anybody wants to produce it on stage somewhere, let me know...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
At least our healthy kidneys get to walk around.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I haven't written a haiku in forever oh wait I just did
Julie Bihn, author of Titanic Voyage (@juliebihn.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Any art is good Even random poetry I am glad you tried
Dennis M Powers (@dennismpowers.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I'm not good at this but: I haven't written a new haiku for some time I probably should
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
We all see big risks, so they're not wrong I guess.
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Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I love that he's saying this in front of that building where we all stop to take pictures of our middle fingers.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I haven't written any new haiku in a while. I should probably do something about that.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
😂 bsky.app/profile/writ...
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That might do it.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
It's rare to see "literally" being used correctly these days. I really wish this wasn't one of those times.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Are You There, Tom Clancy's God? It's Me, Margaret.
Aparna Nair (@disabilitystor1.bsky.social) reposted
Sharing so all the authors I know/follow me can file a claim: do your part, folks, ruin the AI industry!
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reposted
Just found out my cousin Taylor got engaged to her football player boyfriend and I'm really happy for her. I'll share photos from the wedding if I can.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Just found out my cousin Taylor got engaged to her football player boyfriend and I'm really happy for her. I'll share photos from the wedding if I can.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Whales can't jump.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I would stand for This Land is Your Land.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
We still do it at Wrigley - just at drunken as ever!
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I didn't even know she was in Frozen.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Short shorts. I wear T-shirts. He's team captain; I'm on the bleachers. Wait, what were we talking about?
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Short shorts. I wear T-shirts. He's team captain; I'm on the bleachers. Wait, what were we talking about?
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Springsteen releases the “Born to Run” LP 50 yrs ago this wk. “I wanted to make the greatest rock record I’d ever heard. I wanted it to sound enormous, to grab you by your throat and insist that you take that ride, insist that you pay attention — not just to the music, but to life, to being alive.”
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I know I've been listening to it for 50 years. And I'm still hoping to see him a few more times before we both get too old for it.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine trying to explain this to a time traveler.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
It's simple, really.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Glad I'm his people.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I did miss it and I will track it down. He's been awesome.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I am 100% getting off I-40 for biscuits and gravy here.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you so much, Tori! I'm having so much fun with this story, and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Joel Flanagan-Grannemann (@servantand.bsky.social) reposted
In case you missed it.
Tori- 5 star Author and Editor of Bunker Squirrel Magazine (@tcwestminster.bsky.social) reposted
GOOOOO to Patreon! This story is magic! One of my favorite authors of adult, children's, all of it. Nat is amazing!
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Daddy School - Chapter 1:
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I don't go to the bad place much anymore, but I do check in sometimes, and I was thrilled to see this lovely note from @tcwestminster.bsky.social! The link to chapter one is in the comments, if you want to take her very good advice... Thanks, Tori!
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I do! I had never heard of them but I looked them up and found a research paper about using them to study multi-generational survival in space, so that's what Abby's dad is doing on the mission.
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I still want my hoverboard!
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
As long as this stays in the timeline I'm good.
Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong. Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
Tim Onion (@bencollins.bsky.social) reposted
Know your rights, Chicago. Ask for a warrant. Record the goons from a safe distance. We don’t want or need them here.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
These guys are adorable. I'm really glad my nephew talked me into putting them in THE FIRST KID ON MARS.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted reply parent
The safety of the people of Illinois is always my top priority. There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Crazy that this needs to be said, but I'm really glad he's saying it.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reposted
Here it is... Chapter 5 - The Video I'm still not sure where this story is going, but it just took a really dark turn, and I've been looking forward to playing with video within the story for a while now.
Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 (@diannalgunn.bsky.social) reposted
Oh hey look at this super cool sale and bundle of books There seems to be a book by some vaguely familiar Dianna person in it 👀👀
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
If anyone wants to join me on Mars, I'd love to share all my world-building notes...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
"He's more median now than mean - twisted and evil."
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
That was worth getting mad about.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
See now that makes sense
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Apparently I wore tights on the ceiling.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I learned that stalactites rip your tights and I'm still mad at whoever did that to me because I still get confused every time.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
That's a great song.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Also the Cubs won the World Series right before it all fell apart.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
Where have I heard this before? It sounds familiar...
Joel Flanagan-Grannemann (@servantand.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The cover and pre-order for my new book, Queen of Thorns! www.amazon.com/Queen-Thorns...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks, Gabino! Lots of great looking work here... I'd love for people to check out my short story BLIND LUCK, the best Hawthorne/King mashup I ever wrote.
Gabino Iglesias (@gabino.bsky.social) reposted
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Sharing this one because it’s still new to those who haven’t read it! Horror, crime, friendship, magic, monsters, and vengeance… www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316... bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)
I love Chicago.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi I'm people in Chicago and I can confirm this is totally completely not true.
Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent
I did it yesterday. I'll probably do it again today, too. And I'm only like mostly cool at best.