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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous. —Bill Moyers

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I'm retouching strips for Hogan's Alley #25. A friend suggested I use AI to restore the work. I said no, but I was curious to see what it would do, so I sent him a sample. The top is the restored source material, and the bottom is the AI "restoration." And that, dear reader, is why I don't use AI.

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MAGNUS BEEFCASTLE @magnusbeefcastle.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I ORDER MY COFFEE BLACK. NO SUGAR. NO MILK. NO WATER. NO CUP. THEY HAND ME THE BEANS. I EAT THEM IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE A HORSE. THE BARISTAS HAVE STOPPED CHARGING ME. I HAVE NOT SLEPT SINCE TUESDAY. I CAN HEAR THE WIFI

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Referring to Tim Curry's line in Red Alert 3 that has become something of a meme. (Out everything I've written - millions of words - this is probably what I'll be remembered for.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Sq...

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Tim Curry is escaping to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A game I worked on three years ago was just released and I had no idea it was coming out. Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence. It's for IOS or Android. And it's free to play. It's currently at #02 on the IOS action chart right after Roblox. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhE6...

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The Division Resurgence: Official Launch Trailer

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I love this story obvious reasons. The result of the fantastic collaboration I had with the brilliant RE9 team at Capcom, all the very talented actors, and Kate Saxon, the exceptional mocap director. #RE9 Beware spoilers if you haven't played the game. www.dualshockers.com/resident-evi...

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10 Resident Evil Requiem Moments That Make This the Most Emotional Entry in Years

This game shows that the franchise has found its equilibrium. Now it needs to keep it.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Zach Creggar, director of Barbarian and Weapons and the upcoming Resident Evil movie, has beaten Resident Evil Requiem twice. He has said before he's a big fan of the games. But this cements it. He's obviously the best person for the job. www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

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Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger proves he's the right person for the job after revealing he's beaten Requiem twice already

Cregger "noped out" of Resident Evil Village, however

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Because of a BookBub Featured deal, "From Lompoc with Love" is keeping some very good company on the Amazon bestseller charts. Grab it now for only .99 cents.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

There's a BookBub deal for the latest Flynn Escapade. The Kindle version of "From Lompoc with Love" is only .99 cents for a limited time. Such a deal. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4WVMKDK?

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Saved You A Click Video Games @syacvg.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Resident Evil Requiem has an 88 on Metacritic with almost 100 reviews.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I can finally reveal the game I've been working on for the last two and a half years. Resident Evil Requiem. The whole Capcom team was fantastic to collaborate with. #ResidentEvilRequiem gameinformer.com/review/resid...

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Resident Evil Requiem Review - A Sublime Sepulchre - Game Informer

A masterclass in refinement and a tour de force of gameplay, Requiem is Resident Evil at its finest.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Jessi Thind, the narrative director of Project Windless, brought me in last year to help build these characters and create dialogue for them. I've worked with Jessi before on other projects and he is a huge talent. #ProjectWindless www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz6N...

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Project Windless | Dev Diary: Forging the Fantasy

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A podcast interview with me just posted. It's available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Steve Cuden's podcast is really interesting. I love his interviews. They're all about creativity in all different art forms. www.storybeat.net/haris-orkin-...

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Haris Orkin

Haris Orkin is a prolific novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and game writer. His play Dada premiered at The La Jolla Playhouse. His feature film, A Saintly Switch, was produced by Disney and direct...

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It's release day for "From Lompoc with Love" "James Flynn is debonair, deadly and delightfully deranged as he undertakes his latest adventure in From Lompoc With Love." -Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker series www.amazon.com/Lompoc-Love-...

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

If you want to get in the mood for the new Flynn Escapade coming in less than a week, Netflix now has every James Bond movie ever made. I would suggest watching "From Russia with Love." Not only is it my favorite Bond movie, but it is also the inspiration for... www.amazon.com/Lompoc-Love-...

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From Lompoc with Love (A James Flynn Escapade Book 6)

From Lompoc with Love (A James Flynn Escapade Book 6) - Kindle edition by Orkin, Haris. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading From Lompoc with Love (A James Flynn Escapade Book 6).

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The first four Escapades are now available on multiple audio channels. Besides Audible, you can find them at Spotify, Apple Books, and in libraries via the Libby and Hoopla app. (All starring Chris Ciulla!) Happy listening and Happy New Year! podiumentertainment.com/authors/1479...

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

"Spy Who Hated Me" shot to the top of the Amazon charts all over the world yesterday. Thanks for the support!

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

"The Spy Who Hated Me" is only .99 cents for the next few days. If you haven't read it, now is the perfect time to pick up a Kindle copy. That way you can get up to speed before the sixth Flynn Escapade arrives in February. www.amazon.com/Hated-James-...

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IGDA Game Writing Special Interest Group @game-writing.com · 24/10/2025

Is it time for a #gamewriting jam? Yes, we think so. Announcing the Game Writing SIG Arcjam, in coordination with @arcweave.com! Learn more here and get ready for the weekend of Nov 21st game writers! www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam...

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I wrote this little speech eighteen years ago for an alternative history satire. A game called Red Alert 3. J.K. Simmons played the buffoonish American President. It's shockingly prescient. #youaremadeofstupid

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Captain Snark @captainsnark.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

While we're at it, here's a classic one from George Takai. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAvc...

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You are made of Stupid

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I wrote this line at the very beginning of my game writing career. A little joke that grew into something so much bigger. I've written many games since Red Alert Three, but the memes from this one live on.

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Daniel Greenberg @ PRGE @winterion.com · 27/09/2025

Belated kudos to @harisorkin.bsky.social for penning a line so absurd it could break an industry legend and create an evergreen meme.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Congratulations to the whole team at Techland for the fantastic reviews for Dying Light: The Beast. I'm so grateful they brought me back to help bring closure to Kyle Crane's story. www.gamesradar.com/games/surviv...

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After 52 hours in Dying Light: The Beast, I'm confident that is one of the best survival horror games of the generation

Dying Light: The Beast is a staggering achievement, recapturing the series’ spirit and elevating it tenfold.

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Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @disavowtrump20.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

REPOST if you stand with Jimmy Kimmel!

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Today I wrote about a general tendency to accept atrocious premises, and the need to reject fascism's false choices in order to find expansive and imaginative paths forward. Breaking the premise, embracing the obstacles, pursing everything. www.the-reframe.com/there-is-no-...

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There Is No Trolley Problem

We actually aren't constrained into atrocious premises by thought exercises. Obstacles are a reason to fight, not an excuse to quit. Our friends and neighbors aren't distractions..

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Trump authorized the third runner up in the Miss Colorado beauty pageant to determine which exhibits are allowed in the Smithsonian museums. The Dunning-Kruger effect is strong in that one. Clearly, he wants to create his own cultural revolution. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/a...

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White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Only 1.99 this week! "A hilarious, action-packed, made-for-the-movies thriller about a man suavely dancing along both sides of the thin line between heroism and madness." –Matt Forbeck, New York Times bestselling author of Halo: New Blood. www.amazon.com/Only-Live-Ja...

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Techland brought me back to work on Dying Light: The Beast. It launches August 22nd and here's the latest trailer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_-o...

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Dying Light: The Beast - Visit Castor Woods with Bober the Beaver | PS5 Games

YouTube video by PlayStation

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

For one day only in the UK, Canada, and Australia, you can get the first four James Flynn Escapades on Amazon for only 0.99. Not individually. All four together. All four. What the hell is my publisher doing? #thrillers #comedy #JamesBond

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I've had honor and pleasure of working with the talented team at Techland on this new chapter in the Dying Light universe. I worked on Dying Light 1 and now I get to help finish Kyle's Crane's story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5z...

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Dying Light: The Beast - Official Gameplay and Release Date Trailer | Summer Game Fest 2025

YouTube video by IGN

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

In the April 28th issue of Publisher's Weekly, you'll find the "The Spy Who Hated Me" highlighted in the indie spotlight section. (The theme for April was humor.) www.digitalpwselect.com/pwselect/boo...

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PW Select - BookLife April 28, 2025 - page1

PW Select is a great way to help your book stand out in a crowded market. When you sign up to participate in PW Select, you'll be reaching Publishers

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

If you're in the UK, Canada, or Australia, the first book in the Flynn Escapade series is only .99 cents today at Amazon.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I'm running for Congress.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

A game I worked on quite a while ago just came out today. he Delta Force Black Hawk Down Campaign. I wrote it with Mimi Black at Blind Squirrel for TiMi. We based it on both the movie Black Hawk Down and the book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I_Q...

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Delta Force | Official Black Hawk Down Launch Trailer - Play For Free on Feb.21

YouTube video by Delta Force Game

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Darlene Chan @darlenechan.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Congrats to our author @harisorkin.bsky.social on #6! 🕵️‍♂️

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I wrote this speech for George Takei fifteen years ago for Red Alert 3. He wasn't talking to those people disseminating disinformation about the fires in California, but he might as well be. I hear it's become something of a meme. #madeofstupid #californiafires www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAvc...

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You are made of Stupid

YouTube video by Ari Edits

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I had no idea this was done with practical effects.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

The world's richest man managed to take $190 million away from a *child cancer research center* with his posts yesterday. Funding now stripped in the new bill.

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Haris Orkin @harisorkin.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This was sent to me as a possible job I might be interested in. They want someone to write stories that will lull someone to sleep. I've spent my whole career writing stories that are designed to keep people awake. So, I'm probably a bad fit for this. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...

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