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Starting to pull together my favorite #photos of the year. I took some good ones this year, just not at PDX Squared (ha). Looking through them I’m struck most by how much I really like the ones I took on that rented #Fujifilm #GFX100RF. Wish that camera wasn’t so expensive.

This image captures a serene beach scene at sunset. The sky transitions from a soft orange near the horizon to a pale blue above, with scattered, pink-tinged clouds. Dark, silhouetted mountains line the coast in the distance, meeting the ocean where gentle waves are rolling onto the sandy shore. The beach itself is dark and reflective in the fading light.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 10h

This morning I had a good laugh thinking about how annoying it would be for vampires to deal with human dentists. “Are you flossing daily?” “I mean some of my meal’s hair got stuck in my fangs, so yes.” And what if a vampire got a cavity on their fang? Has anyone written that? I might do that.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 23h

Cracked the top 1,000 in #vampire #mysteries on Amazon! Not too shabby for an #indieauthor with a tiny budget and limited time. #booksky

This image displays the Amazon Best Sellers Rank for "Book 2 of 3" in the "Vampire Detective Agency" series. It is ranked #761,960 overall in the Kindle Store, #937 in Vampire Mysteries, #963 in Werewolf & Shifter Mysteries, and #1,058 in Vampire Thrillers.

This is a promotional graphic for the book "Vampire Detective Agency: Double Date" by Ross Weisfish. The book is categorized under Paranormal, Mystery, and Romance. The graphic displays the book cover on both a tablet and a physical book, set against a black background with red splatters at the top. Text surrounding the books highlights key themes, including multiple points of view, a murder mystery, and a mix of romance and noir elements. A brief synopsis at the bottom describes the plot, which involves a cursed human and a vampire navigating their relationship while a killer stalks New York City on Christmas Eve.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The second #book in my #vampire #detective series just dropped! I'm hoping it finds even more #booksky #readers than the first entry. - Vampire Detectives Agency: Double Date mixes mystery and romance together with a cast of loveable, snarky, sometimes drunk, often horny, paranormal idiots.

This image displays both a digital tablet and a physical paperback book featuring the cover of "Vampire Detective Agency: Double Date" by Ross Weisfish. The cover art has a dark, moody aesthetic with a neon-lit sign reading "DOUBLE DATE" below the main title, set against a backdrop of a building fire escape at night. The tagline at the top reads, "THREE LOVERS. TWO BEDS. ONE BOMB."

This image is a book review for "Vampire Detective Agency: Double Date" by user amyblock93. The review praises the book as a great follow-up to the first installment, calling it a "perfect autumn read" and a "paranormal mystery with a sprinkle of romance." It also includes a mini synopsis mentioning the return of characters Veronica and Larry for a new case filled with twists, turns, and a touch of spice. The graphic is decorated with spooky elements like bats, coffins, vampire fangs, and blood drips.

This is a promotional graphic for the book "Vampire Detective Agency: Double Date" by Ross Weisfish. The graphic features both a digital tablet and a paperback copy of the book against a black background with a red, blood-splattered top border.

The text highlights the book's genres as Paranormal, Mystery, and Romance. It includes several teasers about the story, such as "What happens after the happy ever after?", "Spice inside... Blood too, but they are vampires after all," and "Multiple POVs, multiple couples, and just a little murder mystery." It also notes that this is the second book in a series of noir-inspired vampire detective novels.

At the bottom, a brief synopsis reads: "A cursed human and a vampire fell in love on Halloween. That was the easy part of the story. Figuring out their relationship while a killer stalks the streets of NYC on Christmas Eve? That's going to require a miracle."

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Some street style snaps of gamers at the #Portland @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this weekend. Starting to think I may make a zine with all my “people playing videogames” #photos at some point in the future.

This black and white photo captures a young boy and an older man playing side-by-side on classic pinball machines. The boy on the left is focused on a Pokémon-themed machine, while the man on the right is playing a Star Wars "Fall of the Empire" game. Both are viewed from behind, highlighting a shared moment of concentration and entertainment across generations.

This image shows three people sitting on a vintage floral-patterned couch, playing video games on classic CRT televisions. The room has a retro aesthetic with wood-paneled TVs, older gaming consoles, and warm lighting from lamps in the background.

This black and white photo captures a man playing a light gun arcade game, likely Time Crisis. He is wearing glasses, a black t-shirt, and a backpack, and is focused on the screen while holding the game's gun controller. Other arcade cabinets and people can be seen in the background.

This image shows a person with long brown hair playing a classic Atari Centipede arcade game. The brightly lit marquee and side art feature colorful graphics of a centipede and mushrooms, while the screen displays the iconic gameplay.

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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Never been a more moral time to be buying indie games instead of the Big Boys. It's like getting your coffee from the locally owned cafe on the high street instead of a massive bucket of watered down piss slurry from EvilCoffeeCorp that burns down the rainforest. Buy indie, they have your back.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 12/10/2026

“I have come to bluesky to post about how everyone should go back to Twitter and then when I get yelled at I go, see, it’s so unfriendly here” is exceedingly tiresome at this point

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Day off from work is being spent on my second job, #indieauthor. Put together some book ads. Next week the second #book in my #vampire #detective series drops and I'm hoping it finds even more #booksky #readers than the first entry.

Ad for vampire detective agency double date book

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yeah the balance is not good. So many things flying at you from off screen + guys shooting you. Hit the accessibility menu and just give yourself a health boost + damage buff. I landed on 20% to both and the game feels a lot better.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Not quite peak fall yet at the Japanese Gardens here in #Portland. But that made for a quiet morning and few challenges when setting up the tripod. #photography

This image features a serene Japanese garden centered around a tranquil pond. A traditional stone lantern sits on a mossy rock near the water's edge, beneath the arching branches of a vibrant green maple tree. Several koi fish can be seen swimming in the dark, reflective water. In the background, a small waterfall cascades over moss-covered rocks, surrounded by lush ferns and dense forest greenery.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yeah, it felt like a show where the story was trying to set up situations where the character would learn and grow… but the show runner was unwilling to ever let House change. Made for a weird last few seasons and ending.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Casual gamers who want to play GTA6, haven’t been paying attention to RAM apocalypse, and have money to burn… I wouldn’t imagine very many people. But someone at GameStop thinks there will be. More interesting thing to me is how quickly this price changes (either up or down).

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Jen Gentleman @jenmsft.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Looking up at the trees in fall is like looking at stained glass

The blue sky is barely visible through the leaves of this tree - vivid greens and orange and yellow shows instead in the sky, bisected by the branches of the tree

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ceej @ceej.online · 04/10/2026

“how do we win back trump voters in 2026” we don’t. we create an environment where admitting to voting for trump is so socially embarrassing as to render them completely inert. you don’t “win back” trump voters. you demoralize them into staying home. you make it a dunce cap

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hey #booksky, we’re 11 days away from the return of my dysfunctional #vampire #detectives. Inspired by the gothic night time gumshoes of Forever Knight, Moonlight, and Angel. But a #reader devastatingly described them as, “Interview with the Vampire meets Brooklyn 99.” 😅 rossweisfish.com/firstbite

This is a promotional graphic for the book "Vampire Detective Agency: First Bite" by Ross Weisfish. The graphic is set against a red and dark gray background with blood splatter effects. It features both a physical paperback and a Kindle edition of the book.

Key details highlighted in the graphic include:
Genre: Paranormal Romance + Mystery
Tropes/Themes: "Immortal Punk Vampire Queen vs Luckless Human IT Worker," "Slow Burn Enemies to Lovers," and "Dual Point of View."
Announcement: "Second book in the series lands on October 13th."
Review: A positive Goodreads reader review praising the blend of classic detective noir and supernatural flair.

Small graphics of vampire fangs and a bat are also included to fit the theme.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My book is best described as X-Files influenced (female detective in an un-cozy thriller with mystery), but in this third and final entry of the trilogy it’s tipping towards a full urban fantasy. Which has been a challenge. #weeknightwriters #firstdraftfall

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A supernatural thriller. Its the third book in a trilogy, and the supernatural elements that have been subtle in the first two books are being thrown wide open in the final book. Which has been a challenge. How do I add more weirdness without the vibe getting lost? #firstdraftfall #weeknightwriters

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Working on the last book in my supernatural-thriller trilogy, SHEPHERDS OF TIMEWORN DREAMS. Been a challenge getting the pacing right. Have decided to start it with a cold plunge into the thick of it. People picking up book 3 should be ready for it. #weeknightwriters #firstdraftfall

book art, “SHEPHERDS OF TIMEWORN DREAMS” by Ross Weisfish. Tag line at the top reads “a supernatural thriller” cover art is a black and white desert with two people walking under the midday sun.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Is there anything more annoying than seeing a grammar fix recommended by your word processor that’s flat out wrong? Only to realize a moment later the computer is right. Grr. #writesky #indieauthor

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’ve reached October! Which means we’re only 12 days away from another #vampire #detective novel! If you haven’t read the first book, now is the time: rossweisfish.com/firstbite/ ~Sassy grumpy vampire girl meets golden retriever boy who’s run out of luck. #indieauthor #booksky

This is a promotional graphic for the book "Vampire Detective Agency: First Bite" by Ross Weisfish. The graphic features both a physical book and an e-reader displaying the cover, set against a red and dark gray background with blood splatter effects. It highlights the book's genre as Paranormal Romance + Mystery and includes several tropes such as "Immortal Punk Vampire Queen vs Luckless Human IT Worker," "Slow Burn Enemies to Lovers," and "Dual Point of View." It also notes that the second book in the series lands on October 13th and includes a positive review from a Goodreads reader.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

To me all the changes/balancing stuff coming so hot and heavy after release speaks to a studio that needs a much better play tester setup. Clearly they got tunnel vision and couldn’t see the issues internally.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Entitled comments to work are my biggest pet peeve in media. Conditioned for everything to be free means people don’t work to make the thing you’re watching for free. Anyway, that’s the life. Fight for every $ you earn while people who don’t pay for the work at all complain lol.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don’t just read em, I’ve written a couple!

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John Wahl @midlifesidequest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just a complete and total misunderstanding of art and why people enjoy and connect with it.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 29/09/2026

Fun fact, if you have a dog, it's probably smarter than the president of the United States

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

They’re getting rid of +1’s at the holiday parties… Apple is a trillion dollar corporation, one of the most profitable by headcount in all of silicon valley, and its still not enough for the new CEO.

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Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As recently as April 2025, the EDUCATION SECRETARY referred to Artificial Intelligence as “A-1” (like the steak sauce)

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The month of September is drawing to a close, so it’s time for my monthly #blog post. Lots of pictures to share, a reminder to pre-order my upcoming #vampire #romance #mystery #thriller book, and a few recommendations on what to watch & read. rossweisfish.com/2026/09/29/w...

This image shows a reflection in a window of a person taking a photograph with a camera. The person is wearing a red and black plaid shirt. In the background, through the glass and a metal mesh screen, another person wearing a green jacket and a blue cap can be seen, also appearing to take a photo. The scene seems to be outdoors, possibly on a bridge or near a modern structure, with trees and buildings visible in the distance.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 28/09/2026

To the people complaining these sex abuse cases have created a world where men now have to think 10 times before they touch a woman. Yes, that's the point. It's called consent. Welcome to human decency.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What stage of late stage capitalism is this shit?

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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's good that we invented things like "government" and "the economy" but we can't meaningfully participate in them if the people in charge are constantly rubbing in our faces that these things are fake, and in fact you are a naive doofus if you think otherwise. That's a society on life support

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

* Sorry, this was poorly worded. S/b more like: “Why are vampires always portrayed as cool? Being old doesn’t automatically make someone cool.” Trying to poke fun at how vampires always seem chic and hip, but in reality… they’d be complaining about how salad dressing tasted better in 1807.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Of course! Character limits were tight, but I should have put “being old doesn’t automatically = cool.”

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why are #vampires always portrayed as cool? Being old doesn’t = cool. #Booksky #paranormal #romance lovers imagining themselves dating a hot vampire would be disappointed. It would be like dating a boomer, only instead of messing up your odds of buying a home… they’d be drinking your blood.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sometimes writing is spending a year banging your head against an outline that feels “wrong” without understanding why… and then one morning coming up with the plot pieces you need to fix it before your cup of coffee is even done brewing. #indieauthor #writing

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Update from this #indieauthor: This is what it looks like to build a #mystery / #romance series from scratch. First book had almost no pre-orders. The 2nd book is doing good, and I’m even seeing pre-orders on the third book that‘s not coming out till next fall!

This image is a table displaying the net pre-order units for three titles in the "Vampire Detective Agency" book series.

"Vampire Detective Agency: Three Hairy Suitors" has 4 net pre-order units.
"Vampire Detective Agency: Double Date" has 17 net pre-order units.
"Vampire Detective Agency: First Bite" has 2 net pre-order units.

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Dan Stapleton @danstapleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Post-pandemic the "only in theaters" line in movie trailers has felt much more aggressive.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the biggest pile of shit I’ve seen anyone try and shovel down gamer throats in awhile. A collection of crap that they would have been giving away for free at their booth at E3… and they don’t even include free shipping at this price?! They must be huffing the good stuff over there.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not even free shipping?! What a load of E3 esq left over freebies chucked into a box.

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That’s the vibe I’ve been getting for the last couple of years. Google’s AI summaries will eat everything, and if you don’t have your own URL you’re going to be doubly screwed.

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

elon musk buying a chunk of major movie studios for shits and giggles while every artist and writer I know is out here saying please subscribe, please buy my book, please leave a review, please support me with a few paltry dollars

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Ross Weisfish @zondaro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yup. I expect it to go poorly for all involved.

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