Youngblai
@youngblai.bsky.social
Author: Usurper's War (Alt History) / Vergassy Chronicles (Sci-Fi). History Ph.D. (Not Mad Doctor!) DnD Fiend, erm, Player / Mischief Maker / Views My Own. Find me on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Young/author/B00AVKCQZQ
I don't know if I'm ever going to win one, but I've done a decent job of editing folks who get nominated. :)
@maggiejean.bsky.social -- When I found an old, beat up relic of our time as con neighbors and was like, "Wait, whatever happened to her?!" :)
Had my anthology collection arrive today. Biggest book I’ve ever done.
Went and did a thing with Blasters and Blades podcast: youtu.be/IQrt__elmM8?...
Episode 701: On The Sea Anthology edited by James L Young
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My 2026 convention schedule (so far). This time with the KC Con properly named. :) #alternatehistory www.kantcon.com - Tickets go on sale 14 FEB meepleathon.com - Charity convention focusing on Table Top games.
I feel like there's something I'm missing. Artwork is not mine, but all pieces I had commissioned.
Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️⚧️ 📚@danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 8mo agoQuote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
So a couple of months ago I had this art commissioned by Jim Laurier (www.jimlaurier.com). Still figuring out the Shopify and how to get the ball rolling on online print orders though... #alternativehistory #Dauntless
Come on down and see the crazy if you’re in Topeka on Saturday / Sunday.
And today we commemorate the 84th Anniversary of “An unscheduled appearance by ‘Chuichi and the Kido’ with special guests ‘The Five Midgets.’”
Established! Come on down to Sugar Rush Market Days tomorrow in Topeka!
When team "And More..." has a Sidewise Award, various awards, and nominations among them, it's going to be a good anthology. Last one I'm going to honcho for awhile once it gets published. After being the editor for 10 in the last 6 years, it's time to take a break.
Last year I was a guest on @motheroftanks.bsky.social 's podcast. You can find the full episode on the following sites: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... www.audible.com/podcast/The-... open.spotify.com/episode/342P... #history
So my old school district gave me the Distinguished Alumni Award. Can't make graduation due to conflicts, but had a good time doing my video message for the Class of 2025. Side note, write out your talking points beforehand. I should have known better, but I tried to wing it at first.
Probably the only time I'll be able to say "I was ahead of Stephen King on Amazon!"
Ending Bark March with another super hero pup. This one is flying. I’ll be posting unclaimed paintings tomorrow. Come back in June for #motleycrewjune where I paint any pet that’s not a dog or cat! Bring me your fish, your horses, and everything in between! #barkmarch
I really need to check my Bluesky more often. Too many times just coming in, seeing a whole bunch of y'all in the Following" section, and being like, "Oh crap, I should see what else they've been up to."
Your boy made the Tangent Online 2024 recommended reading list: tangentonline.com/news/tangent...
Tangent Online 2024 Recommended Reading List - Tangent Online
Tangent Online 2024 Recommended Reading List Science Fiction Writers Association: Social Justice or Writers Organization A Modest Proposal Last year I used this space as preface to our Recommended Reading List to comment on several issues pertaining to SF at large, and SFWA in particular. This year I would like to continue my thoughts on
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