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Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Anybody have recs for a good iPad drawing app? Requirements:
Paid is okay, but strongly prefer to avoid subs.
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
It's a day ending with "y," so I should probably be reminding folks... I wrote a book!
The Cloak and Its Wizard includes:
* Star Trek references
* Twin Cities references
* Commentary on the issues with keeping your magic society secret
* How To Get Your Magic Cloak Into the Laundry Machine (*results may vary)
* Random monster encounters
* How To Keep Your Wizard Safe During Random Monster Encounters (*results may vary)
All the details: https://rznicolet.com/books/the-cloak-and-its-wizard/
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Update: There are more irises.
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
All right, let's try a #bloomscroll with a mystery at the end. Pictures here are from two days ago or so. First: Columbine Senior.
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
With the #StarTrek title card generator that's been going around, I've been pondering what the main characters from my recently published book would do.
The titular wizard is a huge Star Trek fan. She introduces the magic cloak to Star Trek in an effort to keep it out of mischief while she sleeps.
The wizard might have opinions about the medical side of things, like so...
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
The new #StarTrek title card generator is amazing. Lots of good fun being had.
Link: https://trek.epicrandomness.com
The one I just made:
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
There was a meme about "what are you top 10 in-person concerts" going around on BlueSky the other day. I felt a bit left out, since I could only think of one I'd been to... because somebody I know liked the group.
So! Why don't we do:
What group would you really like to see perform live?
I'll start: Steam Powered Giraffe.
If you haven't heard of them, they're these steampunk vaudeville mime robots that... well...
Oh, just watch one of their music videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN4aFwGy2ck
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Apparently a bunch of people liked this post! For those who did:
If you know a kid (or adult!) who's into space, NASA has a website that inspired this: https://science.nasa.gov/eyes/
It's got a section in there for exploring the solar system in detail (follow along with pretty much any object or spacecraft, forward and backward in time) and another one with renderings of all the exoplanets we know about, their habitable zones, and so on. They're both interactive and quite fun.
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
A question for #Minnesota folks: the weather outside and in the forecast is very tempting.
If I plant some of the less cold-tolerant seeds this weekend on the warm, sunny side of the house, what are my odds of summoning a surprise mid-May frost?
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
Astrophysicist on paper, sci-fi/fantasy writer at heart. Currently doing data science and writing stuff (as RZ Nicolet). she/her
