So there’s this author on Twitter. His name is Brian Rathbone, and he writes fantasy, and he likes dragons a lot. Like, maybe a little too much. From what I can tell he has at least half a dozen as pets. Or maybe they keep him as a pet. Maybe he actually does all his writing from the heart of a dragon’s lair, and the dragon keeps him around as a curiosity to show off when other dragons come visiting.
“And here we have a specimen of the human species Writer. As far as we’ve been able to observe, their personality traits include a lot of muttering to themselves, and consuming enough tea to justify their own import business.”
If you aren’t already following Brian, then you should do so immediately. In a world consumed by negativity and fear, his tweets are a breath of fresh air and a reminder that you shouldn’t take life–or yourself–too seriously. Here are some of the highlights of his Twitter feed that are guaranteed to have you rolling in your seats with laughters, or perhaps searching out a dragon of your own to live with.
The problem with Twitter is now everyone knows my head is filled with clever bits surrounded by bad dragon jokes. #downside— Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) January 25, 2015
Sometimes writing is the act of making yourself a cup of tea and then forgetting to drink it. #amwriting— Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 10, 2015
All the writers say, Ho! But not too loudly. The neighbors will think you’ve lost it again and call the people with the white coats. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 8, 2015
If at first you don’t succeed, dragon riding is not for you. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 20, 2015
He who laughs last might be connected via Skype. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 15, 2015
Dragon Airways – One way or another, you’re going to fly. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 20, 2015
No. I most certainly will not act my age. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 20, 2015
Grab the future by the horns, unless the future is a dragon; then, just back away slowly. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 20, 2015
Keep your eye on the ball, unless the ball is moving directly toward you at high speed, in which case move your eye out of the ball’s path. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 19, 2015
If anyone asks, the dragons and I were here all day. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 7, 2015
Note: if any of my tweets are missing a few letters or even entire words, rest assured. A dragon ate them. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 19, 2015
I work for myself because no one would pay me to tweet bad dragon jokes. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 10, 2015
Chase your dreams like there’s a dragon chasing you and your dreams are heading in the same direction. #tip — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) January 31, 2015
It’s better to have loved and lost than to have been eaten by a dragon. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) January 31, 2015
Support writers, for they have to buy a great many vowels. Consonants aren’t cheap these days either. #MustPaySajak — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 17, 2015
Ever get the feeling you’re not being watched? — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 12, 2015
I write because the people calling for tech support did not want to hear bad dragon jokes. #amwriting #writers #authors — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 9, 2015
I’ve found the best way to kick start a dragon is to have someone else do it. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 8, 2015
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All the writers say, Ho! But not too loudly. The neighbors will think you've lost it again and call the people with the white coats.
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Sometimes the fruits of our labors are veggies. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 6, 2015
A wise man once said to me, Don’t touch that. — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 17, 2015
That awkward moment when you remember tweets don’t count toward word count. #amwriting #bebackinawhile — Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) January 25, 2015
Of course, not all Brian’s tweets are about dragons. He posts some really inspirational stuff about writing, and sticking with it even when it’s hard, and not judging other people. This blog post is already long enough, though, so if you want to see those then you’ll just have to head on over to his profile and read it for yourself.
Disclaimer
I hereby attest that this post was envisioned and created entirely by myself, and I was not threatened or coerced in any manner. I most certainly wasn’t paid a visit by a dragon threatening to burn my house down, and there’s definitely not one here now breathing down my neck as I write this. Such a thing never happened, I assure you.
Please also note that I have not actually read any of Brian Rathbone’s novels. This is somewhat of a travesty given that he gives away the first one for free. If you read it before I do then you win all the cookies.*
*No actual cookies will be awarded
All tweets posted with permission:
In any case, my tweets may always be used, printed and rebroadcast. Attributing them to ‘@BrianRathbone on Twitter’ is all I ask. Thanks!!!
— Fantasy Author (@BrianRathbone) February 20, 2015
Best blog post ever!
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