John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 08/09/2026New existential dread just dropped. #writing #essaywriting #popculture medium.com/counterarts/...medium.com‘It’s Every Place That Ever Was’‘Backrooms,’ emotional baggage, and the pull of liminal spaces 001
Reposted by John BognaRachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · 28/08/2026Freelancers, we have a new call for pitches up, for @technologyreview.com's March/April issue. The theme is *Fringe*. Please share! lnkd.in/p/gR7BRVtGlnkd.in#freelance | Rachel Courtland#Freelance journalists: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming issue. The theme is Fringe. We're looking for feature-length stories along that theme—stories about disruption, taboos,... 094
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I’ve picked up enough of these off the street during my daily evening walks to start my own hardware store. I am the Patron Saint of Tires 🛞 😇 010
Reposted by John BognaJoey Politano🏳️🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Someone in DC set up a “little free blockbuster” with DVDs inside instead of books lol 376221833296
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Published my first new essay since like January, be a macho man and read that shit. medium.com/counterarts/...medium.comOde to the Cowardly WarriorUsopp, Stark, and what it means to be brave 000
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Visited the fine art museum today and decided to check out the cool old church across the street. 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Recently got to shoot a concert for the first time in my photography career and I'm so stoked with what I managed to get. These are a fraction of the keepers; I'm still going through the last set of photos to edit. #concertphotography #musicphotography #livemusic 010
Reposted by John BognaGracu ✨🌈 @prismagic.bsky.social · 12/04/2026💥‼ EMERGENCY BUMP - BOOSTS APPRECIATED ‼💥 I'm in dire need of help getting out of a bad financial situation! I sell $10 pay to use outfits on Ko-Fi & discounted bundles on VGEN ! I have fantasy/D&D character designs on Ko-Fi & VGEN ! I would also appreciate donos on Ko-Fi 4675527
Reposted by John BognaSeanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Trying to track down some of the Dispel Kickstarter dice (esp. Wyrmwood collabs), willing to barter interesting things as well as cash (although I have way more interesting things). Ping if that might be a thing you could help me with. 76431
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Keeping up the momentum with another portrait session. Working with natural light again was wonderful. #photography #portraits 070
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Got back into the studio to test some new gear and new lighting setups. Shot on the Nikon Z8 with 35mm and 85mm f/1.4 G DSLR lenses, adapted to mirrorless. Lighting is a combination of strobes and natural window light. #photography #portraitphotography 020
Reposted by John BognaKat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 07/03/2026UPDATE: Sunny, a U.S. citizen, is on her way home after being shipped across state lines overnight. How the hell did this happen? Press conference tomorrow at Broadview, where we will hear Sunny’s side of the story. More details soon. 14665862221
Reposted by John BognaKat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Politics should serve the people at every step, not just after Election Day. That’s why our campaign office has been a mutual aid hub from day one. There’s no reason to wait until we win to make an impact. We’re showing up for our community now. 301826385
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 25/02/2026How am I supposed to get any writing done with Grammarly fucking SCREAMING AT ME ALL THE TIME 010
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Finally upgraded my camera gear and tested it out at the park. Behold! Ducks and pigeons. #naturephotography #photography 060
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Exactly this. Don’t tell me Bezos can’t afford anything; he can afford EVERYTHING. 010
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Photographing holiday decor at one of the largest malls in the U.S. helped me put into words the weird melding of magic and capitalism that happens around Christmas here. I've tried to write about this for years, and this is what I ended up with. #writingcommunity medium.com/@johnbogna/c...medium.comChristmas and The Iconography of WealthMalls, money, and the holidays 021
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Does it count as street photography if it's inside a mall? No idea, but I like how these came out. Went here to photograph the Christmas decor and grabbed a few of these shots as a bonus. #photography #streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography 091
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 23/11/2025I've had a nebulous essay idea in my head for a while: I wanted to write about the little corners of the internet that feel like ours, the hyper-specific artifacts from the past that stay with us. For me, that's playlists. #writing #essaywriting #writingcommunity medium.com/counterarts/...medium.comOther People’s MixtapesHow YouTube Playlist Channels Soundtracked My Life 050
Reposted by John BognaThe Haunted Bookshop @thehauntedbookshop.com · 14/11/2025We're headed into the holiday season, so two things to know: - The only items in the store that are more expensive due to tariffs are: two leather bookmarks. The other 2,100 gift items and 47,000 books haven't gone up. thehauntedbookshop.com - A trip to a local bookshop is a present in itself 📚❤️thehauntedbookshop.com 362746485
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 13/11/2025“The gig app overlords think everything’s going great.” Oh good. That makes me feel so much better. 030
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Some aquatic wildlife from one of Houston’s hidden gems, the Japanese Garden at Herman Park. #photography #naturephotos 040
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Moments from a walk. Thrilled it's starting to cool down here a bit lately. #photo #naturePhotography #photography #digitalPhotography #photographer #mirrorlessPhotography 030
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 09/10/2025A year ago, I published chapter one of The Helper, my horror novella and the longest story I've ever released. It follows July, a woman trapped in a mysterious and horrible maze of metal and glass with no idea how she got there. And something wants her dead. Read below: medium.com/fictions-off...medium.comThe Helper: Part 1Chapter 1: “Just July” 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Marvel fans, casual enjoyers, moviegoers: let's talk about Bob. Most people who see Marvel's Thunderbolts are impressed by how well the movie uses his character to explore mental health issues. I was, too. So I wrote an essay about it, and you can read it here: medium.com/counterarts/...medium.comLet’s Talk About BobHow Marvel’s Thunderbolts* gets mental health struggles right 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Wandering through the museum with shoegaze in my headphones and a camera in my hands. 030
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Some keepers from the Profoto lighting demo last weekend. This model was super cool to work with and had a great look, plus the lights they let us use were insane. #photography #portraitphotography #peoplephotography #studiophotography #art 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 23/07/2025One of the best books I’ve picked up recently and I checked it out from the library on a whim. If you’ve read this please geek out about it with me and tell me what else I should read by this author. #booksky #horrorbooks 060
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 17/07/2025#portraits from a recent lighting workshop. Crowded, but fun and informative. I'm always up for a chance to practice studio lighting. #photography #portraitphotography #nikonphotography #studioportraits 030
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 10/07/2025More shots from the photo walk in downtown Houston. #streetphotography #photography #houstonphotographer 0210
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Shot these studio portraits last Sunday and love how they turned out. "Professional" doesn't have to mean boring. #photography #portraitphotographer #houstonphotographer 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Some street shots from a recent downtown photo walk. #photography #streetphotography #houstonphotographer 0221
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 16/06/2025My latest essay is on the connection between mental health and money. TL;DR Bootstrapping isn't real, no billionaire is self-made, and you shouldn't feel bad about being born on the wrong side of an unbalanced system. medium.com/counterarts/...medium.comOn Money and Mental HealthWe can’t bootstrap our way out of this 021
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Lately the weather’s been so nice and I’ve been getting outside more, so I took these at one of my favorite parks. If you’re reading this, go touch some grass and/or hug a tree. 🌲 130
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 28/03/2025My new essay is about an animated show. It's about a video game franchise. It's about facing our demons. It's about anger as a driving force and a destroyer. If that sounds interesting to you, I invite you to read it. #writingcommunity #essay #popculture medium.com/counterarts/...medium.com‘Castlevania’: Rage and RedemptionOn making peace with the beast 020
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Hello, it’s me. Shot some self portraits over the weekend for muh branding. #selfportrait #photography 070
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Just finished an essay I’m pretty excited about, can’t wait to share it soon.media.tenor.coma person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "ALT: a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners " 010
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 19/03/2025If you missed any of my #scifihorror novella The Helper, it's now published in its entirety. You can binge it from chapter one here: tinyurl.com/38468sx3 Thanks to everyone who has already read the story and provided feedback, you're amazing. 🙏 #booksky #horrorwriting #writingcommunitytinyurl.comThe Helper: Part 1Chapter 1: “Just July” 020
Reposted by John BognaRoxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 17/03/2025I need someone who can teach me to use AirTable. 15864
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 15/03/2025The last chapter of my sci-fi horror novella, The Helper, is up. July finally finds out what's at the end of the Maze. Check out the conclusion if you've been following along, or binge it if you're interested. #horrorcommunity #booksky #writingcommunity #horror #scifi medium.com/fictions-off...medium.comThe Helper: Part 12Chapter 12: The End 030
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 03/03/2025The Helper is up to 11 chapters. Not bad for something that almost didn't see the light of day! In this installment, the last friend falls, but their ghosts come to help July onward. Stay tuned; the final installment publishes soon. #horrorwriting #scifi #darkscifi medium.com/fictions-off...medium.comThe Helper: Part 11Chapter 11: Max 040
Reposted by John BognaDenise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Hey everyone -- Moms of Liberty and Dept of Education launched a snitch line portal today to rat out teachers and anyone promoting anything DEI. FLOOD THE PORTAL Spam the hell out of it. Pass it on! It works! enddei.ed.gov 73076924274
John Bogna @johnbogna.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Chapter 10 of The Helper just dropped. We're staggering along the path to the end as July remembers the last one to fall. #writing #writingcommunity #horrorwriting #scifi #scifiwriting #sciencefiction medium.com/fictions-off...medium.comThe Helper: Part 10Chapter 10: Closer to your front door 020
Reposted by John BognaJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 20/02/2025Hey, look, here’s @chriswarcraft.bsky.social out there walking the walk www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...theguardian.comFormer NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested after attacking ‘corrupt’ Maga movementFormer NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested in California on Tuesday after protesting against what he said was a tribute to the Maga movement 1746738965
Reposted by John BognaJohn Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Hey disabled writers on Bluesky! Reply to this post with either: 1. The publication you're proudest of, something that's cool about it, and a link to read it. ~OR~ 2. Something you love writing about. Can be the minutia of motorcycle repair, or as simple as "Dragons." 213834234
