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Nathaniel Swift

@writernatswift.bsky.social

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)

created September 28, 2023

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Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 11:41:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 11:39:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

And I bet (like me) a lot of them are from before Star Wars was Disney...

1/9/2025, 11:33:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 11:28:12 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I feel like I'm the only person who got this right 🤣

1/9/2025, 11:09:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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youtu.be/do5vXn_Rap4?...

1/9/2025, 8:10:00 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) (@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social) reposted

Chapter 16 is up! www.patreon.com/posts/137348...

1/9/2025, 5:09:08 PM | 7 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

All right I'll take anything cheesy and delicious 😁

31/8/2025, 2:27:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

31/8/2025, 1:22:50 AM | 33 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Chicago deep dish sausage pizza.

31/8/2025, 2:20:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Hi whores devores checking in.

31/8/2025, 1:42:35 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 1:12:12 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Eight hours of what you will.

31/8/2025, 1:10:50 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly this would be kind of amazing.

31/8/2025, 1:06:38 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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:

31/8/2025, 12:26:57 AM | 14 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I remember.

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30/8/2025, 6:06:51 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?

30/8/2025, 2:29:30 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

30/8/2025, 1:20:19 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I'll never find it again.

30/8/2025, 12:22:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 12:20:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 12:17:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Oops that's my wallet. I'll be right back.

30/8/2025, 12:00:37 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Does this mean I have to get my CROATOAN tattoo removed?

29/8/2025, 11:53:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

29/8/2025, 5:37:31 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I mean, live free or die, right? At least they're consistent.

29/8/2025, 11:19:41 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

It's the liquor store on the way to Maine.

29/8/2025, 11:18:59 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

omg a hit tweet

29/8/2025, 9:54:16 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I would arrange my schedule around it 😂

29/8/2025, 9:46:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

Show about Ringwraith lawyers; call it Law & Mordor

29/8/2025, 9:46:10 PM | 22 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Caw & Otter

29/8/2025, 9:42:59 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

This might get even my kids to try something new.

29/8/2025, 9:39:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Live free or die bro

29/8/2025, 9:37:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 7:46:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

😁

29/8/2025, 7:13:09 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

*walktime

29/8/2025, 7:06:23 PM | 395 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm gonna pass on their screening of Squid Game.

29/8/2025, 7:05:58 PM | 73 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

This is a great April Fool's joke.

29/8/2025, 7:01:26 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

This is a great April Fool's joke.

29/8/2025, 7:01:01 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

29/8/2025, 5:37:31 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

At least our healthy kidneys get to walk around.

29/8/2025, 10:56:43 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

I haven't written a haiku in forever oh wait I just did

29/8/2025, 3:11:09 AM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Julie Bihn, author of Titanic Voyage (@juliebihn.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Any art is good Even random poetry I am glad you tried

29/8/2025, 12:46:27 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

28/8/2025, 11:39:59 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

We all see big risks, so they're not wrong I guess.

29/8/2025, 1:48:53 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 12:06:36 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

28/8/2025, 5:36:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

I haven't written any new haiku in a while. I should probably do something about that.

28/8/2025, 3:21:13 AM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

😂 bsky.app/profile/writ...

28/8/2025, 3:17:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

That might do it.

28/8/2025, 3:11:53 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

28/8/2025, 3:11:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

Are You There, Tom Clancy's God? It's Me, Margaret.

28/8/2025, 3:03:14 AM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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!

27/8/2025, 7:46:16 PM | 27 16 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

27/8/2025, 2:24:45 PM | 19 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

27/8/2025, 2:24:45 PM | 19 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Well done.

27/8/2025, 2:21:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Whales can't jump.

27/8/2025, 10:54:33 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I would stand for This Land is Your Land.

27/8/2025, 1:50:52 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

We still do it at Wrigley - just at drunken as ever!

27/8/2025, 1:44:04 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I didn't even know she was in Frozen.

26/8/2025, 7:50:09 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?

26/8/2025, 5:44:17 PM | 114 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?

26/8/2025, 5:44:17 PM | 114 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 4:41:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.”

26/8/2025, 4:28:20 PM | 373 73 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

26/8/2025, 4:38:21 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Imagine trying to explain this to a time traveler.

26/8/2025, 4:29:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

It's simple, really.

26/8/2025, 10:46:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

Glad I'm his people.

25/8/2025, 8:50:10 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I did miss it and I will track it down. He's been awesome.

25/8/2025, 8:38:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

I am 100% getting off I-40 for biscuits and gravy here.

25/8/2025, 8:33:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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!

25/8/2025, 7:48:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Joel Flanagan-Grannemann (@servantand.bsky.social) reposted

In case you missed it.

25/8/2025, 4:07:38 PM | 8 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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!

25/8/2025, 7:18:38 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Daddy School - Chapter 1:

25/8/2025, 3:15:34 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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!

A screenshot of a tweet with a thumbnail picture of a video, and a title Daddy School - Chapter 5. The tweet, from @tcwestminster, reads
25/8/2025, 3:14:35 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

24/8/2025, 7:43:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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24/8/2025, 7:39:24 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I still want my hoverboard!

24/8/2025, 7:31:42 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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As long as this stays in the timeline I'm good.

24/8/2025, 5:09:10 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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:

22/8/2025, 11:13:56 PM | 21620 7532 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

24/8/2025, 1:28:43 AM | 8293 2321 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

24/8/2025, 1:32:16 AM | 12 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

24/8/2025, 1:07:39 AM | 10074 1728 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

Crazy that this needs to be said, but I'm really glad he's saying it.

24/8/2025, 1:24:48 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

22/8/2025, 2:19:52 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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 👀👀

23/8/2025, 5:20:49 PM | 18 11 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

If anyone wants to join me on Mars, I'd love to share all my world-building notes...

23/8/2025, 4:30:51 PM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

"He's more median now than mean - twisted and evil."

23/8/2025, 4:29:43 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That was worth getting mad about.

23/8/2025, 2:06:20 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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See now that makes sense

23/8/2025, 2:05:06 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Apparently I wore tights on the ceiling.

23/8/2025, 2:04:47 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

23/8/2025, 1:54:05 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

That's a great song.

23/8/2025, 1:44:35 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Also the Cubs won the World Series right before it all fell apart.

22/8/2025, 9:12:42 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Where have I heard this before? It sounds familiar...

22/8/2025, 6:56:43 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

Book cover for Queen of Thorns by Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann. Across the top is a banner announcing
22/8/2025, 3:49:16 PM | 9 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

22/8/2025, 5:52:23 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

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22/8/2025, 2:59:59 PM | 130 76 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social)

I love Chicago.

22/8/2025, 5:46:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nathaniel Swift (@writernatswift.bsky.social) reply parent

Hi I'm people in Chicago and I can confirm this is totally completely not true.

22/8/2025, 5:43:09 PM | 11 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

22/8/2025, 5:38:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view