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C.M. Simpson

@cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social
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Writer, YouTube creator, gamer, publisher

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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Making progress. Now uploaded to all platforms: When the battlespike Oliver is flying is hit as he seeks shelter in the warp, life as he knows it ends. On the other side of the warp waits a new world, a new life, and whole new set of dangers...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Edit done - the start? ---------------------- Oliver took the planetary descent the hard way—he lost two engines to a phaser burst, as he pushed them to warp—and then lost the other two getting the ship back out again. Battlespikes were not meant to be flown like that. The Stars knew where..
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Just finished uploading this. What's it about? What do you do when your brother betrays you, and you end up on another world, in the employ of a company whose recruiting methods leave a lot to be desired? Well, I guess you keep your head down, while you try to figure out a way to get back home.
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
With the final book of this series released, it was time to update the Books 2 Read carousel, for it, as well. New covers, new edit, and new front and back matter, this is the latest (and final edition) for this series: books2read.com/rl/macknmeno...
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Mack 'n' Me 'n' Odyssey Reading List: From runaway to retrieval specialist, Cutter is still nothing but trouble...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
There is something very satisfying about updating your B2R Reading carousels...but, boy, I hadn't realized I'd fallen so far behind - it's been a long, hard couple of years. books2read.com/rl/cmssingles
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C.M.'s Singles: short stories from across the universe and back
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
In other news, my latest short story is up for pre-order - a science-fiction, rural-fantasy, action-adventure blend - Where Else But Waverran You can find it here: books2read.com/u/3JQ2lX
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It's been a while since I did any sort of RPG writing, so I thought I'd take part in this challenge in July. This one's a fantasy-based dungeon, but it could be adapted for other genres or settings: cmsimpson.blogspot.com/2026/07/acco...
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Accountability: Story-Telling Collective – Daily Dungeon Design Challenge 2026: Day 1—The Gardeners or the Garden
The Story-Telling Collective runs challenges to help writers develop daily habits for making words. This month—July 2026—, it’s a challenge ...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Meanwhile, over on the blog, we have today's last words written on the LitRPG project. You can find them, here: cmsimpson.blogspot.com/2026/03/last... Progress? I am ahead of the words needed for a November finish of 120k.
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Last Words for the Day: Work-in-Progress - DA01 - March 28, 2026 (AET)
A new project, and one which I'm using to renew the well between older projects. 2,328 words, today, plus 804 words of glossary, DA01, is a ...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Coming in a little late with this one, but I have one more title up for free, this week. You can find it in today's Wild Wednesday deals from LMBPN. cmsimpson.blogspot.com/2026/03/trad...
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Trading into Shadow (The Magic Below Paris, Book 1) is FREE in LMBPN's Wild Wednesday Deals for March 25-29 (PT), 2026
Also free this week, Trading into Shadow , the first novel of the Magic Below Paris, sci-fantasy series. Technically, it’s all science fic...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Just a quick note to let you know my two latest releases (3rd Editions) in the Mack 'n' Me 'n' Odyssey series are available for FREE in the latest IASFA science fiction promotion. There are a lot of good books in this one. You can find it here: iasfa.org/mar26/ NOTE: The link is to the latest Bk3
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Science Fiction Novels | IASFA
The IASFA Science Fiction promotion runs from March 22-26. Please click on a cover to learn more and access the download link.
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Sometimes Life hits hard and you’re left a little off-centre. It’s been a while of that, but now? Now…well, we’re getting used to the hits, and finding our feet. Here’s a summary of what got done on the first week of December. cmsimpson.blogspot.com/2025/12/acco...
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Accountability: December Week 1, 2025 (November 30-December 06, 2025)
Last week in a nutshell: Working Hours:  104 hours 22 minutes Administration: 14 hours 9 minutes Research: 54 hours 12 minutes YouTube: 36 ...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
From today’s Let’s Play videos: In which we create a sauna-bathroom suite…or start to: youtu.be/NfZ-1oDlWW0
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A Sauna-Bathroom Combo (Frozen Way Former Office, Part 18) – House Flipper – Series 2 – Ep.109
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
From today’s Let’s Play videos: In which Tamrain continues her exploration of Greenshade…and her search for the thief known as the Artisan: youtu.be/b9ZRu8Xxsbs
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An Artisan, & a Companion’s Mystery – Elder Scrolls Online – S1-Crafter Take 1 – Ep.246
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Today’s Third Reading: In which a kitten’s previous owner comes to call: youtu.be/ohyhezeSMHk
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The Writer Reads Short Stories from C.M.’s Singles #35: “Of Hearth and Hearth”, Part 3
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Today’s reading: In which Lewis learns how Ammy truly feels, he and Oliver start the next stage of their journey: youtu.be/FoOdmlSk70A
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The Writer Reads The Strays of Lunar One – Book 1: The Unwilling – “Chapter 15—Escalation”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Today’s reading: In which I learn the terms of my ‘recruitment’ to Odyssey: youtu.be/QlTGhvj4Mto
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The Writer Reads – Mack ‘n’ Me: Odyssey – Chapter 28: “Post-Dead Recruitment”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
From today’s Let’s Play videos: In which we have a pleasant summer's day on Falling Petal Island: youtu.be/J2ND-TW9y-U
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Dinkum – Series 2: Blossom – Ep.17: More Museum Donations, and a Visit From Rayne
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
In this dark science-fiction short story: the colonists of Canon V live underground to avoid the creatures that come from beyond the rifts. The last thing we expected was corporate intervention. Is it a deal worth taking, or should we stay in the caves? You can find it here: books2read.com/u/bxxLWv
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
And in today’s novel reading, Raomar and his allies strive to reach the center of the citadel and the evil imprisoned within, in Dark God’s Rise, Chapter 46. You can find it here: youtu.be/EA-val0Aml0
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The Writer Reads – Dark God’s Rise – Chapter 46: “Of Elementals and the Gods”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Today’s poetry reading is a comment on Christmas written as a reverse cinquain, found here: youtu.be/QMDuDfxA3sg
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The Writer Reads Poetry from Another 365 Days of Poetry –Month6, Day 17: “Christmas Variance”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
In Today’s Quest, Over in Eorzia… Mirriam takes on a task to prove herself worthy of the secret to defeating the Titan in our quest-by-quest play-through of Final Fantasy XIV Online – Nix That can be found here: youtu.be/qaMzha5lo4Q
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FFXIV—Mirriam Treespire— Main Story Quest #88: Nix That
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
And in other news my short story, 'The Warrior's Path' has been accepted for inclusion in The Expanding Universe 11 - which is available for pre-order, here: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DZ1398ZM
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The Expanding Universe 11: A Science Fiction Exploration eBook : Martelle, Craig, McCaffrey, Todd, Schoen, Lawrence M., Williscroft, Robert G.: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
The Expanding Universe 11: A Science Fiction Exploration eBook : Martelle, Craig, McCaffrey, Todd, Schoen, Lawrence M., Williscroft, Robert G.: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A reading from April’s last release: The Writer Reads: Traffin’s Choice (Part 2): The final part of an urban-fantasy shiftet short story about choices, family, compassion and loyalty set in a war zone. You can listen to it here: youtu.be/a7P4zH_NrjY
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The Writer Reads Short Stories from C.M.’s Singles #32: “Traffin’s Choice”, Part 2 (FINAL)
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I’ve been spending some time in Coral Island. The latest episode is: Let’s Play Coral Island from May 30, 2025: Blaze takes care of the farm, before setting out to ensure she has the ingredients for the Lima Pulu orchestra site, and an underwater barn. You can view it here: youtu.be/bbGK1417BVQ
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Coral Island– Series 1: Blaze – Ep.289: The Last Day of Summer, Year 5…and Building Prep
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
The Writer Reads Mack ‘n’ Me: Origins: Chapter 3: Cohort from Hell – In which I meet my cohort, and learn some rules. This reading can be found here: youtu.be/JaZSZDpw92s
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The Writer Reads – Mack ‘n’ Me: Odyssey – Chapter 03: “Cohort from Hell”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Let’s Play Swords ‘n’ Magic and Stuff from March 22, 2025: Meriador heads out hunting, although what she ends up hunting a different kind of boar, some flowers, and a lost chalice, instead. You can find it here: youtu.be/bwY-jxlIDDk
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Ep.15 – Wild Boar, Lava Blooms & a Chalice – Swords ‘n’ Magic and Stuff 2025 – Early Access–Series 3
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Let’s Play Garden Paws from March 23, 2025: Amethyst keeps her attention on completing quests, making deliveries to several of the townsfolk, before chasing a shooting star to end the day. You can view it here: youtu.be/rEh006Hwiqg
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Completing Quests & Gathering Resources – Garden Paws – Amethyst – Ep.80
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Let’s Play Final Fantasy XIV Online from March 23, 2025: Roselore continues in her quest to find mithril ore, upgrade her crafting gear, and improve her armorer skills by questing for the guild. You can view it here: youtu.be/szjno42ejwQ
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Mining and Armoring – FFXIV Online – Series 1- Roselore – Ep.200
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Let’s Play a single quest in Elder Scrolls Online from March 23, 2025a: Having concluded her business for the Psijics’ Order, Milara turns her attention to the Mages’ Guild and discovers Valaste is in need of a book, and an archmage in need of rescue. You can view it here: youtu.be/7Jmw8d8Cox0
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The Elder Scrolls Online –Quest-by-Quest Ep.90—Long Lost Lore
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Let’s Play Coral Island from March 23, 2025: Blaze finishes the preparations for King Tan’s part of the mural, before adding another offering to the Lake Temple, and focusing on finding what she needs for the next Orchestra site. You can view it here: youtu.be/eJABuk8b9vU
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Coral Island– Series 1: Blaze – Ep.268: Completing King Tan’s Mural Section
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Rescued from becoming human cargo, Cutter isn't about to be conscripted by anyone - but will she really get to choose her own path ahead? Now available from an outlet listed here: books2read.com/u/3L2DWN
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Short Story #31 is on its way: Being a bodyguard isn’t easy, especially not when you’re protecting a lecherous lordling. Taken by the garitzik, Seppelitus must extricate himself from a deal between gargoyles, ogres and a demon lord, and then there’s the dragon...
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Second Video for the day: Garden Paws - Amethyst focuses on completing the requirements for more deliveries, then heads out to make them…and maybe find dandelions. You can view it here: youtu.be/NqpqAhGPz9c
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Preparing Deliveries…and Making Some – Garden Paws – Amethyst – Ep.79
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
First Video for the day: Coral Island - Blaze wakes to a letter letting her know the Animal Festival is coming up. She gets into the day, farming on two farms, before heading to the mines. You can view it here: youtu.be/LR2EJ4pjoy8
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Coral Island– Series 1: Blaze – Ep.267: Mining, Farming, & Gathering Materials
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Fourth Video for the day: Final Fantasy XIV Online - Needing some time to level up her botanist’s skills, Mirriam heads to Ul’dah to learn the ‘way of the miner.’. You can view it here: youtu.be/OlsCoq1-CQk
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FFXIV—Mirriam Treespire—Miner’s Job Quest #2: My First Pickaxe
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Third Video for the day: Elder Scrolls Online - It’s time for Tamrien to help Tanloran…and to clear some mysteries from an ancient ruin or two, along the way. You can view it here: youtu.be/LxdQ_nb042I
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Discovering Balarata and Abamath – Elder Scrolls Online – S1-Crafter Take 1 – Ep.224
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
So I drop in here to post today's videos, & I stop awhile, just to chill with you. Why? Because you are awesome. You brighten my day. Cuddling with pets, celebrating your Friday nights of laundry & sleep (sleep is magic by the way), sharing new brands & what you are doing...Thank you for being you
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Words from the second project: It probably should have, given what we’d found at New Haven. We knew the yvernatch handlers sometimes intervened on their charges’ behalf. I wondered if this drop might have had the same support. “But how would they even know?”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The third (and final-for-the-foreseeable-future) edition of Mack and Me: Odyssey has been uploaded for release. It has a new cover, and new front-and back matter, and has been re-edited and tweaked a little to smooth wordflow. I'll now move on to next week's short-story release. Excerpts later.
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
1st wds, Proj.1: “I’m sorry, boss,” Lewis was as hang-dog as Oliver could have wished. Oliver clapped him on the shoulder, and the man flinched, ducking his head but keeping his eyes on Oliver’s face. Oliver gestured to the damage around them. (Cover art and design is by Jake at J. Caleb Design)
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Second Reading for February 12, 2025: The Reptile’s Blade (Short Story, Part 6) In which, the lizardine open negotiations to address the human misdemeanours on Aquapearl: youtu.be/fhFdu4iHhpU
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The Writer Reads Short Stories from C.M.’s Singles #27: “The Reptiles’ Blade”, Part 6
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
First Reading for February 12, 2025: A Houseful of Secrets A horror poem about a secretive, and spooky, house: youtu.be/9Ru2rFDzxc0
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The Writer Reads Poetry from Another 365 Days of Poetry – Month 5, Day 13: “A Houseful of Secrets”
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Third Let’s Play for February 12, 2025: House Flipper 2 Today we help one Margaret Fontana set up a room for her grandson’s visit: youtu.be/1mt0tGxRqqI
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House Flipper 2—Ep.12: A Room for My Grandson
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Second Let’s Play for February 12, 2025: Final Fantasy XIV Online It’s Valentione’s Day and romance is in the air. Follow Clear as she assists two estranged lovers find each other, again: youtu.be/UutXlzOMIZ0
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FFXIV Online Valentione’s Day 2025
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
First Let’s Play for February 12, 2025: Lost Ark In which, Janisari assists the nomads in defeating the bandits, then goes looking for local specialty dish ingredients and hidden stories: youtu.be/yPVkvZcIpoQ
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Ep.16: Lost Ark—: Making it Rain, Morai, Salt Crackers, & Hidden Stories
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Fourth Let’s Play for February 8, 2025: House Flipper 2 In today’s episode, we flip a House for our friend, Tom – and make a little beach shack ruin, a home. We also unlock the ability to buy houses for renovation: youtu.be/dQHvjDON-Ek
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House Flipper 2—Ep11: Tiny House to Flip
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Third Let’s Play for February 8, 2025: Final Fantasy XIV Online (Long Let’s Play) Roselore makes another attempt to complete Operation Archon, then takes a healing run through the Duty Finder…and ends up in Copperbell: youtu.be/fY4S8x5zahE
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Another Attempt at Operation Archon…– FFXIV Online – Series 1- Roselore – Ep.188
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Second Let’s Play for February 8, 2025: Elder Scrolls Online (Single Quest, Pt 1) Having sealed the rogue time breaches, Milara is sent on a quest to find four parts of a dangerous relic. The first part is located in Pelin’s Graveyard: youtu.be/QeuamMY07gE
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The Elder Scrolls Online –Quest-by-Quest Ep.77—The Shattered Staff (Part 1 – Pelin’s Graveyard)
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
First Let’s Play for February 8, 2025: Coral Island Blaze spends most of the day foraging for seed ingredients for the plants needed to unlock the Orchestra site: youtu.be/7Kg_Pf7s8mI
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Coral Island– Series 1: Blaze – Ep.232: Foraging Lima Puluh for Seed Ingredients…and Farming
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C.M. Simpson @cmsimpsonwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Second Let’s Play for February 7, 2025: Final Fantasy XIV Online (Botanist Job Quest) As her skill as a botanist grows, Mirriam is tasked with filling orders for her guild: youtu.be/EDMpTnkM_0o
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FFXIV—Mirriam Treespire—Botanist Job Quest 3: Sap for Smiles
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