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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 23h

New issue of Because We Can is live, and this month I'm writing about life, the ticking of the clock, and making art that we can believe in! Get fired up with me at the link below: scottwaldyn.substack.com/p/create-art... #writing #writersky #creativity #art

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Create Art For What You Believe In | Issue 48 | Because We Can

…because this is all we’ve got. Time keeps passing by, and life gets busier, so create what you believe in. Create what you want to see more of in the world.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This editorial from the Cornell student newspaper is indicative of why it's crucial to have independent journalists holding truth to power. May the Cornell admin. & the monsters they're protecting face the judgment & prosecution they are long overdue for. www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...

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EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will

The Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Was a little too ambitious in my PowerPoint party contribution for this coming weekend. Wanted to educate my friends on the Godzilla franchise, but I have too much to say. 21 slides in, I just wrapped up the Showa Era. I will have to plan 3 more PowerPoint parties for subsequent presentations.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Explored the new Anne Frank exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry today. It was exceptionally moving, emotional, and I was not expecting the museum to recreate rooms from the secret annex.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's Friday. I breezed througj John Carpenter's 'Cathedral' (out now @stormkingcomics.bsky.social ) while listening to the accompanying album, and I have thoughts! New review below: youtu.be/xLlkRzzSU4g?.. #bookreviews #graphicnovels #johncarpenter

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John Carpenter's 'Cathedral': Does It Feel Like a Lost Film?

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Finished reading 'The Crows' by Glen P. Vecchione, and I really enjoyed it! It's unique, heartfelt, soulful, and beautiful. New review here: youtu.be/NI-cTC4hd-g?... #bookreviews #indiebooks #shortnovels #novellas

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'The Crows' by Glen P. Vecchione Gives Me Hope For a Better Tomorrow

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Team, Today I learned that the "L.L." in "L.L. Bean" stands for Leon Leonwood. Not kidding. The founder's name was Leon Leonwood Bean.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Starting this week off right, with an interview with writer Alex Segura! We discuss his work on Phantom 2040: A New Shadow, which will be getting a second season from @comicskingdom.bsky.social soon! Watch/listen here: youtu.be/HpyWyERHcIM?... #comics #thephantom #phantom2040

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X-Band: Phantom Podcast #346 - Alex Segura, "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" writer

YouTube video by ChronicleChamber

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My short story, "The Mask Slips," is out in the wild today thanks to The Means of Production Literary Mag. It's supernatural, grim, and born of a very real terror we're living under. I hope it resonates. Read it here: www.themeansofproduction.press/the-archive/... #shortstories #writing

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The Mask Slips — The Archive · The Means of Production

The Mask Slips by Scott Waldyn

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How far we've fallen that the reaction to a President of the United States straight up bribing voters is "Well, he probably won't pay it" instead of "Holy shit, a President of the United States is straight up bribing voters!"

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Really enjoyed 'Lazarus Order' put out by @madcavestudios.com and wanted to talk about it. Review below: youtu.be/4nEH844zIFk?... #comicbooks #comics #lazarusorder

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Review: Lazarus Order #1

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Starting this morning off with news that my supernatural short story, "The Mask Slips," is live over at The Means of Production! You can read it here: www.themeansofproduction.press/the-archive/... #shortstory #writing #writersky #supernaturalstories

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The Mask Slips — The Archive · The Means of Production

The Mask Slips by Scott Waldyn

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Team, I have a new short story dropping tomorrow! Can't wait to share. 😊 #writersky #writing #shortstories

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just finished reading the gripping thriller 'Final Girls' by Riley Sager, and I wanted to talk about it! New video review below! 👇👇 #booksky #books #thrillerbooks #bookreviews youtu.be/6ViLspjIj3I?...

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'Final Girls' by Riley Sager has Quite the Swerve!

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Only one more left to go, and my Hello Kitty Kaiju army is complete! #hellokittyxgodzilla #godzilla #hellokitty #mcdonalds

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Team, I find myself uncovering (and then joining) super niche subreddits on everything from forgotten snacks to writing to obscure pulp characters. It's like turning over a secret, hidden part of the world. Question: What's your favorite niche subreddit? #reddit #subreddit

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Yes, my lead into this month's newsletter is about a bowl of soup. But this isn't an ordinary bowl. There's something sincere, enduring, and empowering at the bottom of it. New 'Because We Can' newsletter is now LIVE! scottwaldyn.substack.com/p/cream-of-c... #writing #writersky #creativity

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Cream of Chicken and Rice Soup for the Soul | Issue 47 | Because We Can

In this issue, I talk about the long game, about the continual push to keep creating, to keep forging ahead, to keep building. The longer we push, the better our odds, and the more friendships and con...

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Red Alert! Cute cat photo incoming in... Three... ...two... ...one... #cats #catsky

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Jayce @jayceb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Viewing Carnival of Souls and Messiah of Evil as a double feature really did rewrite my brain chemistry. The pair are so in sync, perfect synergy and ghoulish symphony. Zombie apocalypses as the relentless void where the highway runs out, gas station signs against jet black. Goddamned Americana.

A man in the front row of an otherwise empty (and claustrophobically red) movie theater

The sub over an eerie apartment

Messiah of Evil (1974), Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The last of the three announced 'The Phantom' one-shots from @madcavestudios.com is out this week! I have a review of 'The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood Issue 1' live at Chronicle Chamber. Watch below! 👇 youtu.be/0Ru4WB314pM?... #thephantom #ghostwhowalks #thephantomvsthesinghbrotherhood

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Review: 'The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood #1' from Mad Cave Studios

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Guy DJing the 90s-themed Happy Hour at this bar I'm at played three songs from the 'Night at the Roxbury' soundtrack in a row. I consider this today's win.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Wish I could be a Wednesday Warrior this week. 'Lazarus Order' and 'The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood' are both out! Just counting down the minutes until I can scoop up my pull list. New review of that Phantom book will be up at Chronicle Chamber as soon as I can get it. #comics #comicbook

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

No shame, team. I did it too. And I am overjoyed. 😀 #godzilla #hellokittyxgodzilla

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Team, I finished reading 'Murderland' by Caroline Fraser recently, and it's one of those haunting nonfiction books I haven't stopped thinking about. New video review below 👇👇 youtu.be/YhCHttA7n6E?... #books #bookreviews #nonfictionbooks

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'Murderland' by Caroline Fraser: A Nonfiction Book That Haunts Me

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C.K. Carpenter 🏳️‍🌈🌻🍉 @ckcarpenter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

In response to being Ringo nominated, we've made our anthology FREE TO READ on multiple platforms until Aug 26! unseenunheard.carrd.co COMICS CREATORS, enjoy, and if you like it, please VOTE for us for BEST ANTHOLOGY at ringoawards.survey.fm/ringo-awards... Thanks!

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Ringo Awards 2026 Final Ballot Categories

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just found out that my short supernatural horror story "The Mask Slips" is going to be published by The Means of Production Press next month! Couldn't be more thrilled! I've been trying to find a home for this piece for over a year! Will go live 9/9. #shortstories #horror #supernatural #fiction

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Artist John Amor joined us on X-Band: The Phantom Podcast this past week to talk all things Phantom 2040: A New Shadow It's a fun interview! Listen below: youtu.be/0t6CDBo5-dQ?... #comics #phantom2040 #thephantom @comicskingdom.bsky.social

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X-Band: Phantom Podcast #343 - John Amor, "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" artist

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Someone clicked a link to buy my scifi short novel from my personal site today. That fact alone has carried me through an otherwise busy day at the office. It'll probably carry me into next week or longer. It's the little things, team. 😢 #writersky #writing #author #booksky

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Treat Flock cameras the way Cool Hand Luke treats parking meters. #flockcameras

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Hey friends, It's been a minute, and it's time I reintroduce myself. My name is Scott, and I wear many hats—writer, comic nerd, avid reader, reviewer, cinephile, and occasional podcaster. I'm here to make friends and connect with writers, readers, and artists. Find me at the links below 👇👇👇

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In this month's 'Books & Boards', I visit one more indie bookstore abroad before heading back home. Check out this INCREDIBLE store inside a 13th century cathedral. open.substack.com/pub/booksnbo... #bookstores #indiebookstores #books

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Adventure #6: Boekhandel Dominicanen

More than an independent bookstore, a cultural focal point. Boekhandel Dominicanen is the ultimate destination for book lovers around the globe. Truly. Read why.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Team, The original 'Stepford Wives' has long been a blindspot in my horror watchlist. I corrected that tonight, and it scared the hell out me! Don't do what I did and sleep on this. It's free on Tubi and still extremely timely. #horrormovies #tubi #horror

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It's Monday. My feed is inundated with AI this and AI that. 🤨 But I want to amp you up. The only way we're going to beat the machines is by leaning into what makes us gloriously human. New newsletter LIVE 👇 #writers #writing #authors open.substack.com/pub/scottwal...

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Imaginative, Thoughtful & Imperfectly Human

To be human is to be imperfect, but it’s these choices and sometimes strange components we hand-crafted with our own thoughts, feelings, and ideas that connect us to other creators and readers around ...

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The season one finale for 'Phantom 2040: A New Shadow has dropped over at @comicskingdom.bsky.social! I have a new review over at Chronicle Chamber today: youtu.be/jbfA4rHG3jc?...

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Review: 'Phantom 2040: A New Shadow' Episode 20

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I've been super psyched about 'The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons 1' from Mad Cave Studios. It finally dropped this week, and I've got a new review over at Chronicle Chamber. #thephantom #comics #comicsky @madcavestudios.com youtu.be/TVnvXMHm1dE?...

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Review: 'The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1' from Mad Cave Studios (USA release June 2026)

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Haze_the_Hench @hazeamaze.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Reminder - Webcomics mostly survive off word of mouth. If you enjoy something then talk about it or recommend it to people. I know we're in an age where rage drives clicks so maybe try to help a creator out by talking about their work.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I have been reading Batman comics for YEARS, once reviewed them for a Batman fansite, as well as cohosted its podcast, and have generally been a lifelong obsessive fan.

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I know I'm late to the party, but... The Deadman is incredible. So glad to see Boston Brand back in such a thoughtful, creative, empathetic, and BEAUTIFUL work of art! #comics #comicbooks #thedeadman #dccomics

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Scott Waldyn @writerscott.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Something else I love about the success and enduring, haunting power of #obsession... besides the fact that I haven't stopped thinking about it... The text marketing campaign is eerie, creepy, and on point. This is the only time I'm excited to advertised to via text.

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Movies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

One trick silent movies tended to have over even major talkie epics was a willingness to go all-in on full-size ships, trains, etc. THE SEA HAWK (1924) had naval battles that were so good, Warner Bros. clipped them out of the only known print to use elsewhere. (They were later recovered.)

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