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As is tradition, today we celebrate the fictional Marines who traveled back in time to battle a stranded WW2 British Destroyer bent on crushing the American Revolution. Check out BLOWBACK, my Ringo Award winning action adventure graphic novel for more! amzn.to/2MFsnFO #comics #pirates #SciFi

Retrofitted British Destroyer Pirate Ship from the graphic novel "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff. Written by James Hereth and Rhonda Smiley.

Contemporary Marines and Colonial Rebels from the graphic novel "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff. Written by James Hereth and Rhonda Smiley.

World War British Sailors turned Pirates from the graphic novel "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff. Written by James Hereth and Rhonda Smiley.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is a terrible situation that no one should go through. I'm so sorry for you and your family. But please be as mindful as you can moving forward.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My favorite space garbage collectors.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Feels like I've been working in the Shrek 5 editorial department for most of my life at this point. Just another year to go... #Shrek5 #DreamWorksAnimation www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swiz...

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Shrek 5 | Official Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Universal Pictures

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This Knicks comeback was as improbable as it was for the 1986 Mets in Game Six. Destiny awaits.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If it's the 90s, it's gotta have "Cyber" in it. "Cyber Mission Nova"

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

LOL. No. I'm only disappointed that I wasn't eligible to NOT vote for him.

Spencer Pratt for Mayor Billboard in Eagle Rock.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

To be fair, he really needs daytime rest after being up all night posting fantasy A-I images of himself on "Truth" Social, as all presidents do.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If I'm not voting at the last possible minute would I even recognize myself? You've got 49 minutes on the West Coast, fellow comics fans! Support indie creators! #RingoAwards #comics #IndieComix

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Seriously broken people. Horrifying.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

At what point do rich people stop trying to get more toothpaste out of the tube? Or do they maybe have a full-time toothpaste technician on staff?

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

My memory of this from Junior High is that the Reese's Pieces were M&Ms, and E.T. was in love with Elliot's mom.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Feature Animation Franchises (with at least two releases)

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Ryan Reynolds has a signature donut at Tim Hortons. It doesn't get much more Canadian than that. #RyanReynolds #TimHortons #Canada

Sign for Ryan Reynolds signature donut at Tim Hortons.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"I forgot I have a lightsaber." Just a totally normal thing a totally normal person says. #StarWars #Lightsaber #GalaxysEdge #Disneyland

Luke Skywalker Green Lightsaber from Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Nice. I wish I had more time to read!

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Does "Taxi" have the most melancholy theme song for a sitcom ever? I know M*A*S*H is up there too, but it was about war, after all.

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Taxi Opening Credits and Theme Song

YouTube video by Steven

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Have you watched Dept. Q (2025) on Netflix? In true Nordic Noir style, it is bleak AF, and violent. But also darkly funny. And populated by so many interestingly broken people. With the verbal sparring relentless in all the right ways. #DeptQ #Netflix #MatthewGoode www.youtube.com/watch?v=72hK...

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Dept. Q | Official Trailer | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Cro-MAGAnons. Is that a thing? It should be a thing. Trademark.

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Ringo Awards @ringoawards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ringo Awards 2026 Nominations Now Open Full PR details here: conta.cc/4jVY2y4 #ringoawards #baltimorecomiccon

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Several decades ago, I co-wrote a TV Movie/Pilot for ABC called “The Extreme Team” (aka “The X-Team”), with an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Eric Mabius, and Bai Ling. Cut to a January, 2026 mini reunion at the Pasadena Comic Con. We haven't changed a bit. #screenwriting #PasadenaComicCon

James Hereth and Bai Ling at the 2026 Pasadena Comic Con

Extreme Team (2003) Cast. Paul Francis, Elizabeth Lackey, Scott Paulin, Bai Ling, Eric Mabius, and Chris Pratt.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

An interview I did a little while back... #screenwriting #biopic

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Doonsbury for the win! Time is a circle.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Visited the Altadena Cookie Co. a few weeks ago to support a business fighting the power. Didn't have any of their "Fuck ICE" cookies in stock, unfortunately, but maybe another time! Resist with Deliciousness. www.altadenacookieco.com #AltadenaCookieCo #Cookies #Resist #AbolishICE

Altadena Cookie Co. Window Signs: "We are open!" "I.C.E. off my property. Get a warrant"

Box of cookies from the Altadena Cookie Co.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

At Pasadena Comic Con right now. Swing by table G2 and get some stuff. Selfies with me are absolutely FREE! #comics

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

ICYMI, I'll be at the 2026 #PasadenaComicCon this Sunday, with my graphic novel, BLOWBACK. We'll have a little free swag, the discounted book, traditional novels from co-creator, Rhonda Smiley, and a 15 year old indie #scifi animated feature DVD, free with purchase! #comics #screenwriter #writer

James Hereth Promo Image for the Pasadena Comic Con on January 25th, 2026. Includes images of #Xteam, #ChrisPratt, #Blowback, #KuuKuuHarajuku, #Race, #Gormiti, #MowgliTheNewAdventuresOfTheJungleBook, StinkyAndDirty, and #LoliRock.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Thanks, Anders! Appreciate the kind words.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I'll be at the 2026 #PasadenaComicCon next Sunday, with my graphic novel, BLOWBACK. We'll have a little free swag, the discounted book, traditional novels from co-writer @rhondasmiley.bsky.social, and a 15 year old indie #scifi animated feature DVD, free with purchase! #comics #timetravel #pirates

James Hereth Promo Image for the Pasadena Comic Con on January 25th, 2026. Includes images of #Xteam, #Blowback, #KuuKuuHarajuku, #Race, #Gormiti, #MowgliTheNewAdventuresOfTheJungleBook, and #LoliRock.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I'll be at the Pasadena Comic Con on January 25th, with my graphic novel, BLOWBACK. We'll have a little free swag, the discounted book, traditional novels from co-writer @rhondasmiley.bsky.social, and a 15 year old indie #scifi animated feature DVD, free with purchase! #comics #PasadenaComicCon

Graphic for the 2026 Pasadena Comic Con on January 26th.

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Cover Image from Graphic Novel "Blowback" by James Hereth and Rhonda Smiley, with art by Kev Hopgood and Color by Charlie Kirchoff.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Well, if it's truly National Science Fiction Day, I have no choice but to promote my Ringo Award winning #graphicnovel, "BLOWBACK." A #SciFi time-travel action adventure, the book is available in print and digital [amzn.to/2MFsnFO] #comics #indiecomics #pirates #timetravel #historicalfiction

Marines and Colonial Rebels from graphic novel, "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff.

Shattering Osprey aircraft from graphic novel, "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff.

Pirate attack from graphic novel, "Blowback." Art by Kev Hopgood and color by Charlie Kirchoff.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Not only is rain welcome and life-giving here in Los Angeles, it also discourages my neighbor from having audible sex in his backyard hot tub in the post-midnight hours.

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Just heard that Pat Finn passed away. A great and funny character actor, he made everything he was in a little bit better. And he was in practically everything. For me, his iconic moment is in this "Got Milk" commercial... #PatFinn #GotMilk

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Vintage Got Milk Commercial Basketball Trash Talk from Guy in Milk Suit 2000

YouTube video by Pittsburgh-WV Area Commercial Archive

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[TEXTSMITH] @jimhereth.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Not on my playlist it isn't. Top 5, baby.

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