J. Scott Coatsworth interviewed me for his "Author Spotlight." I talk about dreampunk, #Somniscope, my writing process, and a bit about my personal life.

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https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/author-spotlight-cliff-jones-jr/

Have you experienced this yet? It's waiting for you! #SOMNISCOPE: A multi-author collection/novel unlike anything you've read.

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At long last, the ebook versions of #Somniscope are now out (in addition to print)!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CW1LM5HC/

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A #somniscope is a device that allows you to experience the recorded dreams of others. It's a more direct version of the process of reading a story or watching a movie.

The main value of fiction is this ability to give people a shared experience. This power shapes culture, and indeed reality itself.

https://cliffjonesjr.com/somniscope

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I finally got my hands on a copy of my new book! #SOMNISCOPE on sale now!

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Reminds me of Courtney LoCicero's story "A Long-Awaited Interview" to appear in the #dreampunk collection #SOMNISCOPE next month!

"You trap us behind glass for the sake of communication, but your toys—he gestured to the tech attached to the tank—will not provide clarity."

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-contact-whales-in-world-first-communication-experiment

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Get to know me, #writingCommunity edition:

1. What genre(s) do you write? Mostly #SF, some #fantasy, usually #dreampunk.
2. How many books have you written? Three complete, almost four.
3. How many have you published? Two, with #SOMNISCOPE due out next month.
4. Which tense do you prefer to write in? Usually past.
5. Which perspective? It varies, but usually third.
6. 3 authors who inspire your writing: Philip K. Dick, James Tiptree Jr., @neilhimself!
7. Writing software: Google Docs, usually on my phone.
8. What genre do you read? Weird psychological stuff, often #SFFH.

#3GoodThings for today:

1. The manuscript for my multi-author #dreampunk collection #SOMNISCOPE is finally complete, including a frame story tying everything together!

2. The town I live in right now (Bryan, Texas) has a really nice selection of gluten-free baked goods. (I just ate a next-level chocolate chip cookie from Muriel's GF Bakery.)

3. Final edits are just about wrapped up for my debut #novella #DRECK, which is coming out really soon.

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