J. Ryan Thorne

Author of Science Fiction & Thrillers | Exploring stories one word at a time | Sharing writing insights, sneak peeks, & beta-reader opportunities

[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

"As the world fell apart, survivors like us had to learn from the past. Novatek's rise and fall was a cautionary story, a reminder of the perils of unchecked ambition and the fragility of human civilization."
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[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

After starting the editing and revision phase of writing, all I can say is this had better pay off.
What. A. Pain.
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[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

There’s a quiet kind of pressure that settles in when you reach the end of a book. Every word starts to carry disproportionate weight. 540 pages, & it all comes down to a handful of lines. Choosing the right moment to let go. To say goodbye. & somehow, to still invite them back.

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"It was a story so good I had to share, but there was no one to share it with."
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Few things must be more exciting and discouraging for a writer to break free of their block only to realize they have only doubled the originally intended size of their book. #halfwaythere #writerscommunity #writing #amwriting #scifi

[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

My 1st book in the Whispers of Zenith series is 5 chapters away from being finished, & I am in month 3 of writer's block. Probably the most difficult part of a book is the end. Or more accurately the lead into the end, how to get from here to there. #writerslife #writerscommunity

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Entering week 3 of writer's block. Wondering what other's do to push through it. Last time it lasted 6 months & I was left no choice but to force the writing till something clicked. I just hate to force a story that normally feels so natural. #writerslife #writerscommunity

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Leo Rosten, what a line

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This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.

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A person raised on love and a person raised on survival see the world differently.

[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

How to explain what it's like to write. When everything seems to just fall into place, all the right pieces in all the right places at just the right time. It isn't like I am making up a story, it's like I am telling one.
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[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

I am finding it surprisingly difficult writing within the confines of our world. I no longer need to ask why writers will choose to build a whole world of their own. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WorldBuilding #Creativity #WriterProblems #Storytelling #WritersOfX

[J. Ryan Thorne @JRThorne]

The exhaustion of writing is real. The story drains you—but the addiction pulls you back in, chasing just one more line. It wears you down, grinds your brain into dust… still, you can’t stop. #Writing #WritersOfX #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriterLife #Storytelling #Creativity

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I never imagined what a trial it would be to write a novel. the feeling of failure, the urge to scrap it all, the struggle to keep going when the words aren’t right. Seeing my 30k words now, I can’t even express the sense of achievement. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

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“People who fit don’t seek. The seekers are those that don’t fit.”

― Shannon L. Alder

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To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

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A solar parhelion, also known as a sun dog.

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A Breakthrough in Robotics: Spherical Gears Enter Mass Production

Spherical gears, the kind of joint that would allow a robot to move like a human shoulder, have been notoriously difficult to manufacture with high precision. That's changing, thanks to a new design and a path to mass production that could have a huge impact on robotics.

The breakthrough comes from a new design called the ABENICS spherical gear, developed by researchers at Yamagata University. This innovative mechanism enables a joint to move in three degrees of freedom without the slippage issues of earlier designs. It achieves this by using a "cross-spherical gear" that meshes with one or more "monopole gears."

Mass production is now on the horizon. Although the initial manufacturing of the gears was inefficient, Nissei Corporation improved the process and established the necessary technology. The companies Kanematsu and Nissei have now entered the marketing phase, with production expected to begin in 2027.

The impact of this technology is significant. Mass-produced spherical gears are expected to enable highly versatile and efficient robotic limbs.

► Humanoid and Mobile Robots: The design allows for compact, high-torque ball joints ideal for creating versatile and efficient robotic limbs.
► Aerospace: Potential applications include deployment mechanisms for satellite solar panels.
► Other Industries: The technology is also being explored for its potential to enhance productivity in healthcare, nursing care, and restaurants.

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"Collect books, even if you don't plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library" John Waters