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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 16h

9 pm start for playoff games means the next few days are going to be rough school days.

Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 18h

I can't believe I've never thought to write this. It's perfect. The answer key is an absolutely incredible work of genius.

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Emily Ruth Verona @emilyrverona.bsky.social · 23h

Since I haven't found a full-time position yet, I am very eager to do more freelance work. Between cost of living and taking care of my senior dog, a few freelance gigs could go a long way. If you don't need a freelancer but can share this post, I'd really appreciate that too!

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"But it's just like Shakespeare's sonnet #130!" I tried to explain as I rubbed my cheek.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I sang along to these lyrics once while looking into the eyes of a girl I had just started dating. She told me later she almost dumped me that night. Instead, she started listening to his music and then she got it and then we got married and heard him play this in Ireland on our honeymoon.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm late this weekend, but I absolutely love the story @AndrewsSusanM creates in this #haikuSaturday prompt. The other versions take it in unexpected directions, making this a delightful thread to read (as always). I'll try to add mine tonight...

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's summer in the sun and winter in the shade in Chicago today.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you show up to a job interview in Chicago with a PBR tall boy and a shot of Malort you are absolutely getting that job.

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Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Shout out to all teachers who just finished their week’s grind & did their damnedest to bring joy to the youth despite the growing void in their own hearts

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Thor: Because That's What Heroes Do

Alt: Thor: Because That's What Heroes Do

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I got you. I just have to stop for a quick job interview on the way. I just hope they know I'm only carrying it for a friend.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don't think I've watched 100 shows in the 21st century.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Cubs are playing at the second best ballpark in the country right now.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Can confirm. It is indeed a great time to be a baseball fan in Chicago.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day, y'all! I'm going to give someone a book in her honor to celebrate.

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Julie Bihn, author of Titanic Voyage @juliebihn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Proposed prompts for October #TimeTravelAuthors. Please let me know if you spot any errors! @ewanstone.uk, please pay special attention that I got your question adequate! Other people's questions will be spread across coming months.

Draft form:

#TimeTravelAuthors
October 2026

1. Introduce your story (optional: spooky and/or like a Twilight Zone episode)
3. Saturday excerpt (optional word: ghost/spirit)
5. Does anyone see any important and/or historic events?
7. Wednesday POST-SIZED snippet (optional word: embarrass)
9. Most cynical character
11. A non-book example of time travel that stands out to you? (Ewan Stone)
13. Would you like to be friends/hang out with any of your characters?
15. Weirdest marketing idea that worked
17. Saturday excerpt (optional word: trick/treat)
19. Would the story change substantially if the protagonist (or whole cast) was another gender? (QuasiTemporal)
21. Wednesday POST-SIZED snippet (optional word: alone/haunt)
23. Any monsters in your story?
25. Most and/or least attractive characters
27. Do any characters play pranks/tricks?
29. A scary moment (post-sized)
31. Author's choice/promo

All time-travel authors and published works, WIPs, etc. welcome!
To join, just answer the prompts on odd days, using the hashtag #TimeTravelAuthors
Even days are for posting what you like!
Questions? @juliebihn.bsky.social or @juliebihn.mastodon.social

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I've been listening since the kitchen table days (if you know you know), and this is always the first news I listen to every morning. It's smart, funny, empathetic, and all of the swearing is appropriate and cathartic.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With MC Ishmael.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I could have been a Springsteen lyricbot.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

"Well my feet they finally took root in the ground But I got me a nice little place in the stars And I swear I found the key to the universe In the engine of an old parked car" -Growin' Up

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Where there's somebody fighting for a place to stand Or a decent job or a helping hand Wherever somebody's struggling to be free Look in their eyes, Mom, you'll see me" -The Ghost of Tom Joad

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

"Your flag flyin' over the courthouse Means certain things are set in stone. Who we are, what we'll do, and what we won't" -Long Walk Home

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

"It's our blood and bones and these whistles and phones against Miller and Noem's fuckin' lies" -Streets of Minneapolis (live)

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy birthday, Bruce! Here's 70+ of my favorite lyrics. What are yours?

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I love this because the structure of the song so far makes you expect a fourth line here, but instead there's just a hollow emptiness.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"In our chants of 'ICE out now!' Our city’s heart and soul persists Through broken glass and bloody tears On the streets of Minneapolis" -Streets of Minneapolis

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy birthday, Bruce! Here's 70+ of my favorite lyrics. What are yours?

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Are they all going to get blown up?" Me: What? "Harold just hid a bomb in the closet. Are they all going to get blown up?" Me:

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: All Right, I'm Gonna Go Cry

Alt: Brooklyn Nine-Nine: All Right, I'm Gonna Go Cry

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My right brain totally gets this. My left brain is having a hard time processing it.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

christening babies is unlike christening ships I apologize

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

(by the way I love that this is the first gif that comes up when you search "hms pinafore")

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Are they all going to get blown up?" Me: What? "Harold just hid a bomb in the closet. Are they all going to get blown up?" Me:

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: All Right, I'm Gonna Go Cry

Alt: Brooklyn Nine-Nine: All Right, I'm Gonna Go Cry

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I know it's not the point of the song, but a dollar and a half seems like a pretty reasonable admission fee for the Tree Museum to me.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is how I learned about willpower.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Day 19: “This was a terrible day for you and your family. I cannot change that. I did, actually, and it made things worse.” (from FROM NOW ON) #TimeTravelAuthors

#TimeTravelAuthors
September 2026 prompts
Day 19: Saturday excerpt (optional word: change)

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I just found out today is #BatmanDay and #haikuSaturday so I should really share this #haiku I wrote when I caught my daughter being #Batman.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"I am familiar with the works of Pablo Neruda."

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

He's now watching Amish Paradise and Gangsta's Paradise side by side to appreciate the brilliance of both frame by frame.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I just found out today is #BatmanDay and #haikuSaturday so I should really share this #haiku I wrote when I caught my daughter being #Batman.

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

He's now watching Amish Paradise and Gangsta's Paradise side by side to appreciate the brilliance of both frame by frame.

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DD Ward ..."Interim Pirate Queen" @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

@bookspotlight.bsky.social just got a nasty surprise Vet bill cuz her kitty got attacked! Spread the word! Spread the love. ko-fi.com/rjcrunden

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Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"I am familiar with the works of Pablo Neruda."

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