Hello everyone! I'm actually on time for SPAWN for once...
Over on the Muse I posted two posts. The first one is a poem called Origin, which is based on a prompt posted by Alex Dawson (write a poem on your poet origin story). You can check that out here: https://theautisticmuse.substack.com/p/origin
In non writing news, on Saturday I completed my first half marathon, which is a goal I've had since last year. Now, time to build up to the full marathon...
Onward with the questions...
1. In a movie, I'd probably see myself playing my role. After all, I know myself best. If I had to go with someone else, I think I would go with Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory. He seems like he'd be able to capture all of my quirks well, as he did Sheldon.
2. Haven't gone to the library recently, but I did pick up a book on a recommendation of the Remote Body (the organization that organizes Crip Craft Club) called Annah, Infinite by Khairani Barokka.
3. I want to check out the Buffalo Iron Works at some point. It's a music venue. Also want to go back to Food Truck Tuesday at Larkin Square (it's been many years since I've last been there). I'm eying July 14 to go to that, as a friend from high school is playing there.
Ahh, that sounds great! Live music out in the open air is a fantastic experience. Well done for completing the half marathon, too. That's an amazing achievement... 😎
Also, I think that new 'Open Tab' interview series Substack have started, where they're going out for drinks with creators from the site and having a little chat about their pages and how they're building their brands, looks really great, and seems like a wonderful way to showcase some of the talent on here.
Anyway, on to the questions... Who would play you in a movie about your life? Oh wow, that's a tough one. I'd definitely want the film to be humorous, so maybe someone like Steve Coogan. He's played a writer and journalist before, in 'Philomena', and is a writer himself, of course, and one of his character creations he used to play was the spoof lounge singer Tony Ferrino, so I think he'd have a lot of fun portraying the music side of my story, too.
Have you been to your local Library lately? Yes, I walked past there earlier, and it was very busy and crowded, because it's being used as a Polling Station today for the local elections. Although these elections are about local services, they're also seen as a referendum on the main government, and of course, people aren't happy with the way they've been performing at all. It's going to be very interesting to see which way things go... 😎
1). Your life turns into a movie. I know! Who plays you? Why?
Someone who can do the trans-Pacific accent. Park Eun-bin would be cool. Even though she’s Korean and I’m not. But you’d watch the movie and not care ‘cause she’s so good at her craft.
2). What new books and reads did you pick up the library? This is a follow up from last week’s task asking you to go to your local library.
I did not go to the library, but a chap from church gave me a book to read. “Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry, Book One” by SJ Radcliffe. Oh my, the book is signed, now I have to be sure to read it and give it back! It is, reading the blurb about the author, a Christian Historical Adventure. (Yup with those mixed caps.) the story blurb itself looks interesting but I haven’t cracked it open yet.
3). Staying local. What other places near you have you yet to discover? I went to two antique/vintage stores yesterday! I shared a little bit about them in my Notes today (or at least, I scheduled the Notes and I don’t remember when I scheduled the second one…but the first one is up. Lovely magical places, but I’ve always passed them by, being on a mission to get to my destination. So I made a point to go, although the second one was more spur of the moment.
Oh oh and I forgot to say that I posted a publication trailer this week! You know, so it feeds into the Substack TV app (the Substack app on one’s smart TV, presumably) It’s a bit long but I wanted both the magic of the pretend “look at these diaries I found in my attic!” Along with me as a writer and what kind of stuff you can read. Today, I’m filming the reveal of book 4 “A Shattering of Souls”.
OMG! How cool is that! Well done Chris! I remember we were checking and trying titles one day and we were getting a lot of no's from the boss editor! hahahahahaha
Oh wow, there's a Substack TV app? I need to go and look this up immediately... And I'm back. I was expecting it to just be in the US, but apparently it's available globally on Apple TV/Google TV. That's amazing. It'd be great to watch videos and livestreams on a big screen... 😎
It appears the consensus is my celebrity lookalike/soundalike is Raymond’s brother from Everyone Loves Raymond. A voice and face made for radio! Also I recommend the Libby app for accessing local library online.
Hello everyone! I'm actually on time for SPAWN for once...
Over on the Muse I posted two posts. The first one is a poem called Origin, which is based on a prompt posted by Alex Dawson (write a poem on your poet origin story). You can check that out here: https://theautisticmuse.substack.com/p/origin
The second one is the May prompt for the Imperfect Singers Club. This month, we are tackling Anarchy by The Wanderer Edit. You can check that out here: https://theautisticmuse.substack.com/p/imperfect-singers-club-may-2026-prompt
In non writing news, on Saturday I completed my first half marathon, which is a goal I've had since last year. Now, time to build up to the full marathon...
Onward with the questions...
1. In a movie, I'd probably see myself playing my role. After all, I know myself best. If I had to go with someone else, I think I would go with Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory. He seems like he'd be able to capture all of my quirks well, as he did Sheldon.
2. Haven't gone to the library recently, but I did pick up a book on a recommendation of the Remote Body (the organization that organizes Crip Craft Club) called Annah, Infinite by Khairani Barokka.
3. I want to check out the Buffalo Iron Works at some point. It's a music venue. Also want to go back to Food Truck Tuesday at Larkin Square (it's been many years since I've last been there). I'm eying July 14 to go to that, as a friend from high school is playing there.
Ahh, that sounds great! Live music out in the open air is a fantastic experience. Well done for completing the half marathon, too. That's an amazing achievement... 😎
As always great to see you here and read your news Dylan!
Wow! Marathons and half marathons are huge accomplishments! Well done! How do you prepare for this?
Hi everyone!
Happy Thursday to you all!
So this week, over at 'Tales of the Zeitgeist', there were two Posts.
The first is the new edition of 'Haiku Highlights', showcasing some of the fantastic contributions that were submitted to the 'House of Haiku' in April. You can find that here: https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/haiku-highlights-april-2026
And the second, is this week's new Prompt, which is all about 'computers'. You can find that here: https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-computer
Also, I think that new 'Open Tab' interview series Substack have started, where they're going out for drinks with creators from the site and having a little chat about their pages and how they're building their brands, looks really great, and seems like a wonderful way to showcase some of the talent on here.
Anyway, on to the questions... Who would play you in a movie about your life? Oh wow, that's a tough one. I'd definitely want the film to be humorous, so maybe someone like Steve Coogan. He's played a writer and journalist before, in 'Philomena', and is a writer himself, of course, and one of his character creations he used to play was the spoof lounge singer Tony Ferrino, so I think he'd have a lot of fun portraying the music side of my story, too.
Have you been to your local Library lately? Yes, I walked past there earlier, and it was very busy and crowded, because it's being used as a Polling Station today for the local elections. Although these elections are about local services, they're also seen as a referendum on the main government, and of course, people aren't happy with the way they've been performing at all. It's going to be very interesting to see which way things go... 😎
Sorry, I slept in! On to the questions:
1). Your life turns into a movie. I know! Who plays you? Why?
Someone who can do the trans-Pacific accent. Park Eun-bin would be cool. Even though she’s Korean and I’m not. But you’d watch the movie and not care ‘cause she’s so good at her craft.
2). What new books and reads did you pick up the library? This is a follow up from last week’s task asking you to go to your local library.
I did not go to the library, but a chap from church gave me a book to read. “Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry, Book One” by SJ Radcliffe. Oh my, the book is signed, now I have to be sure to read it and give it back! It is, reading the blurb about the author, a Christian Historical Adventure. (Yup with those mixed caps.) the story blurb itself looks interesting but I haven’t cracked it open yet.
3). Staying local. What other places near you have you yet to discover? I went to two antique/vintage stores yesterday! I shared a little bit about them in my Notes today (or at least, I scheduled the Notes and I don’t remember when I scheduled the second one…but the first one is up. Lovely magical places, but I’ve always passed them by, being on a mission to get to my destination. So I made a point to go, although the second one was more spur of the moment.
Oh oh and I forgot to say that I posted a publication trailer this week! You know, so it feeds into the Substack TV app (the Substack app on one’s smart TV, presumably) It’s a bit long but I wanted both the magic of the pretend “look at these diaries I found in my attic!” Along with me as a writer and what kind of stuff you can read. Today, I’m filming the reveal of book 4 “A Shattering of Souls”.
You found your title!!!! I sense the drama! 🎭
I did. I have Chris Franklin to thank for that!
OMG! How cool is that! Well done Chris! I remember we were checking and trying titles one day and we were getting a lot of no's from the boss editor! hahahahahaha
😎👍
Oh wow, there's a Substack TV app? I need to go and look this up immediately... And I'm back. I was expecting it to just be in the US, but apparently it's available globally on Apple TV/Google TV. That's amazing. It'd be great to watch videos and livestreams on a big screen... 😎
I’ve never actually tried it but I figured producing content for it wouldn’t hurt!
Absolutely! I'm hoping to explore making some video content myself one day. It's definitely on the list! Haha... 😎
And I forgot to add the link to the trailer: https://projectstarfish.substack.com/p/fiction-fantasy-romance-adventure?r=1mk6at&utm_medium=ios
It's time once again for... 'Late Night SPAWN'! 🕺😎🕺
It appears the consensus is my celebrity lookalike/soundalike is Raymond’s brother from Everyone Loves Raymond. A voice and face made for radio! Also I recommend the Libby app for accessing local library online.