Chase Holmes

Trying to do the whole build an audience thing so check me out on Substack while I figure it out open.substack.com/pub/chasehol...

It's funny I have a finished novel that I wrote knowing it was going to be a long shot for pub because it's a big Epic Fantasy book and that, understandably so, is a tough sell, but that's art! I love this book and I know one day others will too. Book 2-3 are going to be more publishable.

I've come to the conclusion my finished novels weakest chapter is, big surprise, the first one. The idea of changing it is rather emotional. It was the first time I ever spoke to the characters I've held in my head for over a decade, my friends. But it must be done #writing #writingcommunity

Writing as a new father has been great! I just come up with an idea, think about it for three months and then.... Think about it some more?

I like to search "gifts for mom" around the holidays for fun and whew boy... Candle warmers, massagers, and novelty candles galore. Tough being a mom during the holidays.

I've decided a lot of the worlds problems are being caused because we keep suppressing Haters ™️ and reinforcing anti-intellectualism. From here on, I'm increasing my hating ten fold.

The fact that using communist as an insult is back in vogue is fucking hilarious, couldn't even come up with a new one so they had to revive McCarthyism

My metric for how bad the consumer side economy is doing is the price of deodorant. Old Spice is up to !! $9 !! a stick.

Every time I pivot my life, some CEO start-up comes along with an AI idea to try and make it redundant. Marketing? AI. Writing? AI. Counseling? Believe it or not, they're building an AI. CEOs are pushing for more blue collar jobs now, which will become saturated by younger folk taking their advice.

Superman was great because we need a boy scout. Why do people love compounding a cynical world with more cynicism? Misery loves company but DAMN let's lighten up a little.

Just finished my last front to back draft of my first book which I had to do after my editor was forced to drop all her projects and I'm proud of how it turned out! Now I just need someone to read the damn thing #writingcommunity #betareaderswanted

Dear experts. chatGTP uses em dashes because it stole everything from writers, who also use them. FFS.

Hearing CEOs talk about how safe blue collar is and that, no, in fact, it's white collar at risk is laughable. Blue collar jobs were already destroyed and sent overseas years ago. If white collar truly does collapse, those with the aptitude will snatch up these supposed trade jobs, devaluing them.

Metaphor: Re Fantazio is so good but I got to a certain late game dragon and got so mad I stayed angry even when I won so I'll be taking a break

Don't understand the initial negativity around Mickey 17. It was really good! Exactly the kind of freshness needed to inject some life into film.

Finished Clair Obscur last night. Definitive GotY. I just don't think anything can beat it out. So incredibly good, and the ending... Just wow.

Just got my first query rejection email and it brightened my mood considerably! I didn't even think they'd look at it tbh. Here's to a hundred more and maybe a yes somewhere down the line. #writingcommunity

Just realized my Anglo-Saxon brain added an a to the end of Clair Obscur on my last two post, I'll repent by enjoying a nice pastry

Still haven't come to terms with something that just happened in Clair Obscura. I'm in complete denial.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is just phenomenal. Every single fight, cutscene, or corner turned is magic. Just an all around beautiful experience!

I'm in awe of Oblivion Remastered. It's such a beautiful mixture of everything that made the original great without any drastic changes to ruin what made it great. I mean just LOOK at it. My old pal, the Oblivion gate with a new coat of paint.

He really said "I can't panic in this quicksand or she'll get the ick"

Just unexpectedly beat Blue Prince. The RNG lined up so perfectly I managed to get everywhere I needed and I almost wish it hadn't. So much left to uncover. I'll press forward anyways.

Something about Blue Prince I noticed, if you sit idle on main long enough a trailer plays. Feel like that's way less common place than it used to be. Do that with any game in the 360 era and you'd be accused of sneaking away from chores to game more.

The Blue Prince might be one of the most interesting games I've played in years.

Just wrapped South of Midnight. Absolutely beautiful game with excellent songs, a few of which could have done without lyrics, and meh combat that I could have done without. Got a Pyschonaughts vibe from the structure which is a huge compliment. Overall, loved it!

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The Fifth Element is the best Bruce Willis movie and I don't think my mind can be changed

South of Midnight is excellent! I always worry about Southern dialogue being unrealistic/cringe but I think they did a good job. Some of the song lyrics though... Good writers are not always good songwriters. The first legendary monster song needed some workshopping.

Considering Marketing is in shambles I'm on the verge of giving up and pursuing becoming a licensed therapist which I probably should have done from the start. Ah well.

Either Apple TV is just genuinely the best streaming service available right now or all the shows just happen to have been made for me. So many bangers. Currently watching Shrinking and it's so good.

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South of Midnight is here, and Xbox has recreated the game's monstrous alligator, Two-Toed Tom and dropped him in a real gator-infested bayou for a truly unique gaming experience: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Just putting it out there, I am open for #freelance projects! Just finished a magazine article up. I'm knowledgeable about video games, tech, literature, etc. and have a lot of legal writing experience. DM me if you need a writer or knows someone who could use one!

Gonna start saying "Scavengers Reign just be renewed" at the end of every post like Cato the Elder.

After finishing Common Side Effects, I think it might be one of the most important shows on TV right now. Lots of cool stuff and a much needed in your face slap to pharma. Highly recommended. And it's just plain fun.

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Being in heavy writing mode makes me critical of everything more acutely. I'm watching The Gorge on Apple TV begging the beginning to get cut cause we've spent way too long getting to the actual Gorge. #writingcommunity

Played DnD for the first time in years and I'm already craving the next session. Everyone in the group is new to it but really got into the bit. Already dreaming up session two. #dnd

This has about the same historical accuracy as the idea that chivalry was anything more than a rules of engagement that weren't even really followed.

After knocking out 50 pages on my new WiP I've decided to work on the sequel to my first book - "the big one". What's everybody working on this coming weekend? #writingcommunity

Unemployment update: there is none and now I have to change Arma: Reforger servers because a streamer gets on the one I liked every night and destroys everyone with Apaches and I'm fed up.

My old school got hit by a tornado and would have hit my family had it moved only a mile or two in a different direction. The damage is severe. Incredible photos are already being passed around.

Anyone know how the Chicago job market looking for comms/marketing? It's looking like if I'm ever gonna have a job again it's time to pull up roots