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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 16h

Tis my birthday! If you wanna get me something without doxing me (plz dont that would be rude) consider buying my book? Maybe? 🥺👉👈

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I HIGHLY recommend folks check out Pantheon. Little two season sci-fi animated show that seems to have slipped under the radar. It's on Netflix rn. It's prescient and philosophical. #scifi #booksky #tvsky

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I wish the art I made was as visually appealing as the digital illustrators here. My art is all black and white, with the images being only in hallucinations in people's heads. People don't wanna hallucinate images anymore. It's bad for the algorithm. #writersky #booksky

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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

They took memory cards and sold us cloud storage. They took CDs and DVDs and sold us streaming. They took software you bought once and turned it into a monthly subscription. Corporate America figured out the real money wasn’t in selling you something. It was making sure you NEVER actually own it.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I once again @ed a popular person and got significantly more likes than my average post. Istg I'm not engagement farming. Idk why this keeps happening, but thank you all for liking my stuff. Anyway, please buy my book, it's AI free and pretty decent, I think. books2read.com/u/b5Eqw7

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Nostalgia: The Forest and The Tree by M.J. Bauer, Walter Gil (Illustrator), Leon Martin (Photographer), Jade Cameron (Editor), Rachel Radtke (Editor), M.J. Bauer, Walter Gil (Illustrator), Leon Martin...

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 21/09/2026

It's official: Starbucks is gutting DEI policies company-wide to curry favor with Florida politicians as our union's call for a boycott grows. Vote with your dollar. BOYCOTT STARBUCKS.

Fox News headline: Starbucks agrees to DEI overhaul after blockbuster Florida legal showdown. The coffee giant will pay $1M and submit annual compliance certifications for four years under the agreement

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I just had a dream I had a crush on a tall brunette musician who was a badass. This is accurate to real life, too. Except idk any badass brunette musicians. 💔

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I think getting the @beetlemoses.bsky.social art book for my birthday would fix me. It's impossible because my birthday is five days before the book releases. But it would probably do the trick.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Love collecting a rt ists on my account like neat lil pokemon. Someday, I'll contact soooo many of you for stuff in my head... probably. #writer #booksky #author #amwriting #comics

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Garrett Books @garrettbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’m willing to bet if a company made “there is no AI in our product” central to their marketing, their business would boom. All these companies pushing AI and almost no one wants it. I’m so tired of opening an app and seeing AI features, especially when non-ai tech can do the same things.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Live fast die young" is what brought us AI.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our cat got attacked. Please send good vibes to our baby. We’re at the vet now. :((

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yes, I got these off eBay after finding out they were a thing TWO DAYS before the run was over. Yes, I spent over $40. No, I'm not ashamed. 😤 #godzilla #sanrio #mcdonalds #idowhatiwant

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Revamping my #youtube channel. Might post some stuff on there someday soon. Like/share/subscribe to motivate me to actually follow through. youtube.com/@fromthedark... #writer #asmr #videosessay #shortfilms #indiecreator #booksky #creatorsky

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from the dark forest

Writing to places unknown.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I am going to watch the entire Resident Evil x Underworld mega-franchise in release order and no one can stop me.

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Orlando B ✍️ COMMS OPEN @sarkastiklover.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Me just want to look at pretty art. Like, seriously, that's still the main thing that I want the Internet for.

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Anna Hughes 🍁 @annaghughes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

trying to make new friends as an adult

Amy Adams in Arrival holding the white board that says HUMAN while she's trying to communicate with aliens

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Think im gonna balance my like the way you're theoretically supposed to balance your income spending. 50% - Activities required to live (Eat, sleep, exercise) 30% - Social/external validation activities (work, events with friend/family) 20% - Self improvement (reading, writing, new skill, me time)

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When a @jessiegender.bsky.social video makes you reconsider not only facets of your female revenge novel, but also some aspect of yourself that likely led to past relationships of yours falling through, as well as how you view other people as a whole in general. Huh. youtu.be/Ta51v9tW3CA?...

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Progressive Men's 'Obsessive' Sex Doll Savior Complex

YouTube video by Jessie Gender

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Quil @quilbug.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Insectember day 1: Ceriagrion cerinorubellum Common name: Orange-tailed Marsh Dart Bell the damselfly wisper keeps watch over its friends, using its singing staff to warn them of danger! ✨Adopt Bell here: vgen.co/quilbug/shop 🎨 #insectember2026 #anthro #bugart #adopts

A digital illustration of an orange tailed marsh dart damselfly posed gracefully in the air and holding a curved green staff with a dangling golden bell. The damselfly is brightly coloured with blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

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iga | scherville @scherville.com · 01/09/2026

It’s my birthday today! ✨🎉 This is where I usually share some of my polished artwork, but this somewhat messy watercolour from my sketchbook does a better job at representing the energy I would like to bring into the next year of my life.

A watercolour painting of a woman with long violet hair holding up a knife above her head in a threatening manner. All around her colour blooms in pinks, oranges and golds.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Can someone be enthusiastic over me, please? Promise I'll do the same for you.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I am nothing if not full of envy.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Where do people publish their short stories these days? I never really did wattpad anyway, I wasn't a fan fiction kid. But now that I kinda wanna publish short stories, of course, it's AI trash now. So: guidance? #booksky #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #fiction #writing #amwriting

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Night of the Living Red Durkin @daedsider.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Lawn darts killed three children before they were completely banned in the United States.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Guys … I boost mutual aid posts gladly. I want us all to be fed, housed and comfortable. My heart breaks every time I see anyone struggling. But I cannot and will not repost your link if your ask image is AI. Please don’t use imagery that is harming our planet and our community to ask for help :(

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Just Hear Me Out - Virgin River New Beginnings

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I just want to be desirable to people.

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Got these from my local Ren Faire. Part of a build-it-yourself modular comic by The Rabbit Hero. These two spoke to me. The Habit Mind in particular might make an appearance in something I create soon... #booksky #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #fiction #authors #writing #amwriting

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Wait, I just learned Sam Neill did back in July?! 😨😢 Rip Allen Grant. You were a very important part of my childhood 💔

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hey, hey End of Oakstreet? Wtf? TWO cat deaths?? Are you KIDDING ME?? 😡😡😡 Did yall not SEE this warning??? Yall asked for it at this point... 😤 #booksky #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #fiction #authors #writing #amwriting #filmsky #film #moviesky #movies

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Andy @rukira91.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I am once again asking for a fuckin break

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

should I vent my depressed thoughts into a microphone and make content out of it? might be something there. #author #authorlife #floorthoughts

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It is WAY to early to say anything. But I'm on cloud nine rn. Cool things are happening. Projects are moving. Im hyped. #booksky #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #fiction #authors #writing #amwriting

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Things feel right. Stuff feels like it might happen soon. Cautiously optimistic for my future. #authorlife #booksky #authors

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Just saw the first (actual) Digger trailer. Why are we killing all the cats in movies these days?? Imma start killing dogs in everything I write outta spite stg 😒 #booksky #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #fiction #authors #writing #amwriting

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Where's my "Sad Artist Dating App?" Really is a big market for it. What my bio would be: "I enjoy long walks in the rain, dimly lit dinners, cats, sex to Hozier songs, and existential conversations on a pier overlooking a foggy lake." #author #booksky #writing #amwriting #writer #artist

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It's official! Nostalgia: The Forest and The Tree is out NOW!! Experience Keera’s introduction to the world of Nostalgia, as they journey alongside the badass mercenary Radley of The Wastes, searching for something Radley thought was long gone... books2read.com/u/b5Eqw7 #booksky #author #fiction

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

FUCK ME RUNNING i just noticed a typo in my DEBUT ANNOUNCEMENT POST 😮‍💨 maybe I am dyslexic or something idk...

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

If as many people would've bought my book as people who liked my last post, I might actually get some traction with this thing. Seriously yall I need reviews to get more sales. Not to sound like im complaining but yeah. Im kinda venting soem frustrations. #booksky #author #fiction #writing

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M.J. Bauer @fromthedarkforest.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

With it being pride and all, I should mention my book is queer as hell. ▪︎The main protag is she/they nonbinary (my fav gender ngl) ▪︎ They're also lesbian ▪︎ I have plans to include a trans character, as well as potentially other lgbtq+ identities/sexualities #pride #booksky #fiction #author

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