Paul E Cooley

Two time Parsec Award Winning author of The Black and The Derelict Saga, and various others. I write sci-fi/horror/thriller/suspense and monster stories.
Software developer for 25 years, opensource enthusiast, ROS, Linux, Python, React, etc.

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2024-10-16 01:14:13

And I now have another book in my canon.
After reading this, you'll never look at sea jellies the same way again.
https://amzn.to/4eLIFF8
#horror #scifi #bookstodon #scifBooks
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2024-10-15 18:42:03

My first deep-sea horror book since "The Black" will be published quite soon. After researching this one, I never want to go in the goddamned ocean again.

2024-09-06 16:53:29

I am the man currently awaiting a certain email. I am certain that this certain email will not arrive today. I am certain I shall spend the weekend obsessing about this certain email.
I'm certainly certain I need a thesaurus.

2024-09-06 13:58:38

It's #BandcampFriday.
My pick this week? Cryo Chamber Collaboration's "Cthulhu"
https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/cthulhu
#ambient #soundtrack #cinematic

2024-08-25 14:27:26

My chair has been stolen.
#writerFamiliars #cats #catsofmastodon
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2024-08-19 16:23:15

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@npub10fm…x0qg Nodezator looks terrifying. Now I have to investigate this.

2024-07-20 17:57:35

After nearly 8 years, the Parsec Award Winning Series, "The Black," finally has a new entry. "The Black: Evolution" is now available in ebook and TPB from the 'zon.
https://amzn.to/4cLHbKb
#scifi #horror #bookstodon #suspense

2024-03-08 11:57:03

There was no victory with Findaway. There was no victory with spotify. We're still screwed.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/fallacy-of-99566685
#writingCommunity #findAnotherWay #FuckSpotify

2024-02-22 19:01:33

After many, many months of waiting, my sci-fi/adventure/suspense novel "An Ancient Trap" is now available for purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1CSRND
#bookstodon #scifi #scifibooks
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2024-02-21 17:59:20

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@npub1ggh…ykhp Multiple nibs, if possible.

2023-11-09 20:24:09

Massive discount at Chirp for "The Black" Audiobook. $1.99, folks. How can you go wrong?
https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/the-black-by-paul-e-cooley
#bookstodon #audiobook #horror #scifiBooks

2023-09-29 19:55:38

UTM? You are da bomb. #thatIsAll

2023-09-20 15:15:55

Them: How do readers know this is set in the near future?
Me: We're on the metric system.
Them: That's alternate reality.
Me: *shrugs*

2023-09-09 19:20:43

On today's episode of DRS Live, #scifi / #fantasy author James Peet joins the DRS crew to discuss the creation of alternate worlds and why Terry smells so bad in this reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEOB3Y6JF_g
#writing #writingCommunity

2023-09-03 15:30:52

RPG Game Designer James "JayCee" Carpio joined DRS to discuss game design, narrative, and why Terry's cats will take over the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiME6CSjn6Q
#podcast #talkshow #writingCommunity #rpg #drspodcast

2023-08-29 21:29:35

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@npub10fm…x0qg @npub1lsh…yq7m That sounds like a nightmare.

2023-08-29 21:27:16

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@npub10fm…x0qg @npub1lsh…yq7m Now y'all have me wondering about square dancing in micro-gravity.

2023-08-29 13:32:28

The third book in "The Black" series, "Outbreak," finally has its proper cover and is available in TPB, audiobook, and ebook.
If you're looking for an "Aliens" type story with an eldritch type monster? This one's for you.
https://amzn.to/3L0RtdI
#horror #scifiBooks #writingCommunity

2023-07-22 15:40:28

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@npub10fm…x0qg Man, the restaurant settings save my life. Otherwise folks in front of me just get drowned out by background noise.

2023-07-22 15:28:29

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@npub10fm…x0qg If your hearing loss ain't too bad, the earbuds do help a lot.

2023-07-22 12:41:11

Me: *prices new hearing aids*
Me: *sees price*
Me: *cries*

2023-06-26 19:57:03

Me: Violet? Why are you curled around my legs?
Violet: That guy. He scares me.
Me: That's the plumber.
V: *squeezes tighter* That sounds terrifying!
Me: Only his bill.
#writerFamiliars

2023-06-04 15:35:49

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@npub10fm…x0qg I don't really miss the hellsite.

2023-05-30 23:42:18

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@npub10fm…x0qg I know that feeling. Sounds like we'll be ditching circleci for github actions. Not sure things will be any better.

2023-05-30 22:27:27

I am the man that prays to Garaaga for successful circleci builds.

2023-05-08 20:06:32

When my parents are gone, I'm leaving Texas and not coming back. Fuck this state.