T. M. Shannon 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him)

@tmshannonauthor.com

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Catholic Bisexual living on Cabrogal land with Bipolar 1/ADHD and a penchant for writing, blogging, and gaming Currently neck deep in the overhaul of Three Ways, catch up with the posts and a short story on my site https://tmshannonauthor.com/

The top/bottom image Skeletor "Remember/Until we meet again!!!" meme In the top picture, Skeletor (from the Masters of the Universe cartoon), a muscular blue man with a skull for a head in purple barbarian gear and hood, reclines on his side in a provocative pose saying "Remember, you have to flesh this out into a full novel" In the bottom picture, Skeletor runs into a cave to escape capture, completing the meme with its iconic line
A Skeletor top-bottom meme where Skeletor, a blue man in purple strappy clothes and hood with a skull for a head is reclining on his side saying, "Remember, you have to flesh this out into a full novel," then is running off into a cave saying, "Until we meet again!!!"
A screenshot of the poster's Amazon Book Recommendations showing the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The poster bought Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights a few days ago
An Amazon "Follow the author" option to get new release updates from Emily Bronte - author of Wuthering Heights which the poster just got on Kindle - who's been dead for quite some time
A gold/brown craft ale with a generous, white frothy head in a Sydney Brewery-branded beer glass The OP really likes this beer
A photo of the author's laptop open on the Three Ways title and credits page, and a part drunk glass of dark gold beer
Google results on hawthorn berry edibility, yes they are edible once ripe (seeds not to be eaten) They can be eaten raw, or made into jams, jellies, teas, and candies/lollies
For the last time: Abyss = for staring into. Void = for screaming into. Please stop screaming into the abyss; we are not insured for that.
AI Overview results for the Google search "lay or lie or laid past tense" Laid is the past tense of Lay, as in, "I lay/laid the paper down" Lay is the past tense of Lie, as in, "I lie/lay on the couch" The author searched because, surprisingly, he does not know all the words...
A Wikipedia screenshot of the "rule of three" Use by Large Language Models: "Large language models often use the rule of three. AI writing may overuse the rule of three, especially when using adjectives, leading to writing which feels verbose but lacking in depth."
A guide to dealing with panic attacks using Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques of Breathing, Replacing Thoughts, Grounding, and Anti-Struggle If you experience panic attacks don't forget to seek professional help including CBT sessions, but there are other methods available if one style doesn't work
Meme of a Shell petrol price board related to the bowser prices inflated due to the war on Iran and a major shipping corridor closed off by Iran Regular unleaded costs an arm Plus unleaded costs a leg V-Power high octane costs your soul Diesel costs a kidney
Picture of a man in a blue shirt and woman in a red dress at a white-clothed table eating dinner at a Shell petrol station (gas station)
The crowd at Ivy, Sydney for Bed By 10pm, dressed in purple lighting that's giving the poster bisexual vibes - bonus content, other queer people
The large crowd at Bed By 10pm at Ivy, Sydney, the lights are a cool blue against the sunlight from the open rood
The DJ booth and VIP section of Ivy, in Sydney, Oz, seen between two white pillars. The poster is here with his darling partner for Bed By 10, a 30s+ dance party/rave running from 1pm to 8pm
A graph of the Australian dollar versus US dollar currently buying 70 US cents at 28/01/26 The graph starts in the mid 60 cent range, but climbs quickly from 22/01
Excerpt from the ABC News Australia on-going live feed of the Bondi Shooting mass casualty event, in which former Liberal politician and all-around scumbag Josh Frydenberg comments on right-wing hellsite X about a "Rise in antisemitism" (recent firebombings of synagogues in Melbourne and a "terror threat" in Sydney involving a caravan were found to be criminal activity) Former Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released a statement on X saying yesterday's terrorist attack was the result of an "unprecedented failure of leadership" from leaders. He says Jewish Australians have received nothing but "hollow words" from Australia's leaders in response to antisemitism since the October 7 attacks.. Frydenberg says the prime minister's pledge to not let antisemitism get a foothold in Australia has failed. "The massacre we have seen at one of our nations [sic] most inconic [sic] landmarks is the culmination of an unprecedented failure of leadership to heed the warning signs that were so obvious to every Australian who opened their eyes," Frydenberg said in a post on X.
An excerpt of ABC News Australia detailing one of the shooters was looked into six years ago, found in relation to another arrested Islamic State-aligned terrorist arrested in 2019 Breaking: ASIO examined gunman for close ties to IS Tessa Flemming profile image By Tessa Flemming Australia's domestic intelligence agency, ASIO, examined Bondi gunman Naveed Akram six years ago for his close ties to a Sydney-based Islamic State group (IS) terrorism cell, the ABC understands. Naveed Akram, 24, and his father Sajid Akram, 50, killed at least 15 people yesterday evening when they opened fire on the Chanukah by the Sea event. The ABC understands investigators from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) believe the gunmen had pledged allegiance to the IS terrorist group. An IS flag was found in the men's car at Bondi Beach, according to a senior JCTT official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official said ASIO took an interest in Naveed Akram six years ago, after police foiled plans for an IS terrorist attack.
An assortment of colour-coated chocolate lollies in pastel blue, purple, brown, green, orange, mauve, and red
Results of a Google search into whether the show Heated Rivalry is streaming in Australia, with the query "Is the gay hockey show on streaming in Australia"
A meme with text above a picture of an angry black man with short black hair and his teeth bared with the punchline text The meme reads: Author: Don't worry, there's a happy ending. Me: Great! Is it a happy book? Author: I SAID. THERE'S. A. HAPPY. ENDING.
A photo of the author's writing buddy, a Funko Pop vinyl figurine of The Humungus from the movie Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior. The Humungus is a bare chested man wearing bondage straps and a colander- like metal face mask, with cancerous sores on his body. He is introduced in the movie by his herald, "Greetings from The Humungus. The Lord Humungus. The Warrior of the Wasteland. The Ayatollah of Rock'n'Rollah."
A close up of a "cuppa tea", a mug of black tea from Taylor's of Harrogate in Yorkshire as shown on the red tag of the teabag, with the milk a ruddy colour from an extended brewing time
9 News Australia news still, a picture of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, a man with greying hair and beard in a grey suit jacket, white shirt, and black striped tie, over the headline "Kimmel Show Axed over Kirk Comments" This relates to comments made calling out right wing frontman Charlie Kirk, who was recently murdered, bringing into question the right to free speech - the right seems to be given free reign yet anybody else gets censored or axed
A photo of the poster's laptop computer with a mechanical keyboard on top, with a glass of brown IPA beer to the left, taken in a pub (hotel) The laptop screen shows the title page and copyright page of the work in progress novel Three Ways, featuring the impossible triangle logo, a vector image of a 3D triangle where the three bent sides appear to fold impossibly into each other
A meme reading: Realizing in 20 years I'll probably be saying something like "No son of mine is marrying an AI Chatbot. Marriage is between two humans only" and my kids will be like "Omg dad you're so Robophobic!"
The author's writing breakfast - a flat white coffee in a tall grey green mug sitting on a yellow plate, a sausage and egg muffin and hash brown on a grey plate - and a wooden utensil and napkin caddy
Screenshot of user @tales-typos profile page, which has either been locked down, made private, or banned from Bluesky after making inflammatory comments about cutting off support for the trans community over their political views of Gavin Newsome
Screenshot of @tales-typos.bsky.social's account showing no image or posts, and no ability to block, which could be an account set to private or the user has been banned This is possibly related to the user's inflammatory posts stating "I used to support the transgender community" but has opted to deny support in relation to political support of Gavin Newsome, who has recently entertained right-wing commentators on his new podcast, and support of anti-trans views of trans athletes in school sports, which is outright banning This and other Democrat members siding with bans has led the trans community to speak against what is seen as unfair, inflammatory, and hateful attitudes
Screenshot of a person's reply to one of my posts mansplaining to me what success is using a screenshot from a dictionary app
Google's AI Overview result on the query "do novels use spaces for em dashes" and typically it's no, unless you're using a British (proper) English style guide Besides that, em dash usage in novels is not a sign of AI - nuance always in the face of bit-part truisms
Google's AI Overview response to the query of how to use em dashes in novel writing - and pretty much unless it's an old school British (proper) English style guide, em dashes don't have spaces between words
An inspirational Quote of the Day by Quill Cassava Elska - "Be sure you make time to relax and have peaceful moments to yourself, otherwise you're bound to go batshit crazy at some point", something the poster experienced last Tuesday
A picture of the author's laptop and keyboard, tea in a grey cup, a Funko Pop figurine of The Humungus from Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior, and accumulated clutter on the desk behind
The #LGBTQWriteAThon June 30 question "Goals this week/next month", black text on top of the Pride Progress flag, a rainbow flag with the People of Colour/Trans pride flag chevrons, and intersex circle in triangle
Captain James T Kirk, a brown haired man in an olive tunic with an A-shaped symbol on it, holds a Communicator to speak with his ship the Enterprise in orbit, from the original TV show Star Trek
Screenshot of bot now named Lily, my third "Kimikoo" bot of the night (all handles include the word "kimikoo")
Screenshot of the Bluesky app Accessibility settings page, with an option to "Require alt text before posting"
The Bluesky app Post Interaction Settings page, allowing you to block replies/quote reposts for you safety and/or sanity
An excerpt from Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, a Dutch Jewish girl who hid with family and others from the Nazi persecution until betrayed The text: "I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support"
Daily Maverick "subscribe wall" preventing access to the article if you don't sign up
A Pop Funk vinyl figurine of the Lord Humungus from Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior, a man wearing a scant leather harness, a metal facemask, with cancerous wounds on his arms and legs
The Definitive Edition of "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager who hid with family from the Nazi Regime until betrayed, and died in a Nazi death camp after capture
The reply to JD Vance, "Piss off you Luddite hater" tagged as Rude by Bluesky Yes, I'm miffed, too
A screenshot of a Google AI Overview explaining the difference between "use by" date and "best before" date
The author's coffee, a jumbo flat white, two sugars, extra hot in a green Campos Coffee cup
Picture of a rainbow lorikeet, a blue, red, orange, yellow, and green parrot native to Australia, perched on a tree with yellow, spiny flowers
Blocking error
Sample of writing from Three Ways Cole panted. His hands shook, stomach roiled, and muscles ached as the adrenaline faded. He shuddered something awful, crackled his knuck-led and neck, and turned around to Jane. His heart sank at a face crossed between fright over the glassy move, an acceptance of valour, and recognition of the Beast. He sensed the anger taint she smelt, felt the edge as he softened for her, saw the finish play through her mind, and quit the premises without her. Jane gasped, spun for the stairs, rushed onto George Street, and glanced everywhere for Cole. The pedestrian lights changed and she snapped to them to see him cross, steps quick and face downcast. © T. M. Shannon 2025
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An aerial view of Sydney Harbour, Australia showing the Sydney Opera House, the steel through arch Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the skyscrapers of the Central Business District
A very large cup of coffee, eggs Benedict with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on salmon and spinach, and the author's laptop with the title and attribution pages of his WIP
Screenshot of search of user funniesinkinc, who misgendered trans people they didn't like - no results found
A screenshot of the game Cyberpunk 2077 installing from the Steam client
Wikipedia.org entry for Charles Calvin Rogers, a Medal of Honour recipient, with site warning for no inline citations
Headline from the Australian Financial Review, "ALP dumps plan for April poll"
A selection of the OP's posts saying "bury my face in it" to adult content and talking about the size of their dick
Drafting Bingo board with writing related outcomes and a free space in the middle, with intention to get five squares in a row for bingo The author has ticked outcomes they met, but did not get bingo
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network website page for LGBTQ survivors with "Access Denied" in the address bar, and notice under the RAINN logo "You are not authorized to access this page"