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Welcome!
I’m Chase J (dot xyz), and welcome to my site! I’m a digital storyteller, which means I take advantage of online and new media formats and tools to make really cool…
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Reprint Roundup #1
This is a pared-down mirror of the email that just went out! For any of y'all who might be using RSS, and also to have a single thing to link to…
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Site update! wow!
It started with looking at themes to see if there was something that looked more writer-ly and it ended up with me changing, uh, most of the visuals! Made some tweaks…
Posted inWriting and Writing Accessories
The Issue With AI
This originally appeared in the newsletter for my local writers's organization. As a resident of Silicon Valley, I’m sure you’ve heard about AI. And, as a writer, I’m sure you’ve heard…
Posted inGame Design
Palworld is the Best Pokémon Game, and Here’s Why
With apologies to Hbombingguy for stealing his formula for a clickbaity title Before I am skewered by your pitchforks, let me clarify: this is my opinion. Pokémon is an IP that…
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2023 in review
Boy, what a year! This is an important one for me, as it's the first time I've been published in a paid fiction market! I've been paid for nonfiction work for…
Story Behind the Story – Moth{er}
Another story, another story behind the story post! Story: Moth{er} [links to buy]Published in: The anthology Another Name for DarknessLength: 2,700 wordsBrief synopsis: Have you ever been gaslit gatekept girlbossed so hard that you lose…
Story Behind the Story – How to Survive a Draconic Business Takeover
This is something I'd like to get into the habit of for my work, as it's published. I hope you find it enjoyable! Story: How to Survive a Draconic Business Takeover [Link]Published…
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What the heck is speculative fiction, anyways?
Whenever I tell people I write, there's always the inevitable question: "Oh? What do you write?" To which I answer, "Speculative fiction!" And, sometimes, that causes confusion. Especially if the person…
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Some Math of my Publishing Journey
You might have seen this on my socials, but I've sold my first short story! To celebrate, I'd like to share some data on what it took to get here. Submitting…
