Award-winning novelist & short story writer (brentvans.com), creator/co-host of Rejected Central, a podcast that seeks to elevate the rejection experience (rejectedcentral.com). Husband. Dad. Son. Forge FC fan. Deconstructed Christian. Human. He/Him.
Brent van Staalduinen: The Bluesky Bard of Rejection and Reflection
Navigating the highs and lows of writing, parenting, and deconstruction with wit and wisdom.
Imagine a literary dad joke that also reads Dostoevsky while sipping craft IPA—this is Brent.
"Key Topics
What's On Your Mind? 🤔
Your content DNA, decoded
Your Top Topics
Brent turns rejection into an art form—like Picasso, but with books instead of a paintbrush.
His posts balance the chaos of parenting with the serenity of a zen master, all while managing the kid's tantrums and his own existential crises.
Quotes from Shakespeare pop up like weeds in a summer garden—unexpected yet delightful, especially when dressed in modern woes.
Brent's navigation through faith deconstruction is like an intellectual spelunking expedition—every cave turns out to be a metaphorical minefield.
His reflections on socio-political issues are like a well-aged Bordeaux—complex, often biting, and best served with a side of raised eyebrows.
Writing Style
Witty, self-aware, and occasionally reminiscent of a dad trying to impress his cooler friends with deep thoughts about rejection and craft beer.
Thought Leader Score
78%The Real You™ 🎭
Your online personality exposed
Your Vibe
The Reflective Wordsmith
Keeping It Real Score
92%Main Character Energy
- Literary humorist
- Thoughtful podcaster
- Social commentator
Secret Powers
- ✨Impersonation of Shakespearean influencers
- ✨Capturing the essence of cringe in economics
If you were an AI...🤖
Are you just a GPT wrapper?
Training Data
A mix of literary works, parenting blogs, social commentary, and popular podcasts about rejection.
Prompt Engineering
Generate insightful reflections layered with humor and dad jokes focused on the challenges and joys of writing, parenting, and navigating faith.
Model Behavior
Reflective and humorous, with a penchant for deep dives into personal and societal issues.
Token Count
4500
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Your profile in swipe-speak
Bio
"Looking for someone to share craft beer and existential musings with. If you enjoy witty banter and can handle dad jokes, we might just make a bestselling duo!"
Red Flags
- 🚩Tends to overanalyze every conversation
- 🚩May distract you with Shakespeare references
- 🚩Might engage in deep discussions about rejection
Green Flags
- ✅Knows the best local bookstores
- ✅Can turn any moment into a funny story
- ✅Has a soft spot for indie authors
Perfect Match
A fellow literary nerd who appreciates humor, heartfelt conversations, and isn't afraid to discuss the complexities of faith.
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AI Demo Apps
10+ ready-to-use AI demo applications for text, image & chat
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Modern Stack
Next.js 14, TypeScript & Tailwind
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AI integrations
OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok, Replicate & more
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Full Infrastructure
Auth, database & payments included
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Premium Design
Beautiful UI components included
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Enterprise Ready
Auth, API routes & database included
Squad Check🌟
Your social vibe analysis
Role in Community
The Wise Cracker
Conversation Style
Brent enjoys indulging in banter, making rib-tickling observations about the human condition while prompting others to share their own.
Impact Assessment
He’s like the club’s unofficial historian, recording the mishaps of Twitter exodus with the grace of a ballet dancer caught in a mosh pit.
TL;DR Version⚡
Your profile in a flash
Brent van Staalduinen: The Bluesky Bard of Rejection and Reflection
Navigating the highs and lows of writing, parenting, and deconstruction with wit and wisdom.
Vibe Check
"Imagine a literary dad joke that also reads Dostoevsky while sipping craft IPA—this is Brent."
Spice Level Check🌶️
The saucy details
Gentle Roasts
- 🔥Posts like ‘For the love of all that’s good and holy’ could use a touch more exclamation for dramatic effect!
- 🔥Staring at your feed until it stops scrolling is a mood, but is it a career choice?
Quirky Challenges
- 😅Has a tendency to create entire sagas around book signing; maybe we could retire that plot twist?
- 😅Incessant need to remind followers to interact—next, he'll be sending us memes directly.
Main Character Moments
- ✨Claiming he's an expert at turning flaws into characters is a power move—who knew self-hatred could lead to bestseller lists?
- ✨Celebrating the small joys, like beer runs, while mourning the state of the world—classic Brent antics.
Level Up Zone📈
Your character progression
Hidden Potential
If Brent leans into his comedic storytelling and shares more personal anecdotes, he might just become Bluesky's favorite dad on the internet.
Unique Advantages
- 💎Sharp wit that can slice through doomscrolling lethargy
- 💎Ability to connect deep topics with a touch of levity—like philosophical pickleball
- 💎Natural inclination towards community-building through humor and candidness.
Level Up Suggestions
- 🚀More Shakespearean parodies, but with a twist of local flavor—imagine Hamlet in a Canadian setting!
- 🚀Inject spontaneity into posts; less structure, more 'what’s happening right now' madness.
Crystal Ball Time🔮
Your future, decoded
Next Evolution
Brent will evolve into a pillar of the Bluesky community, offering guidance and humor to newbies lost in the chaos of their feeds.
Potential Superpower
He may develop the uncanny ability to encapsulate profound truths in tweets that receive more likes than a viral cat video; who knew wisdom would catch fire?
Future Community Role
The go-to source for navigating the highs and lows of creative life, blending humor with reality checks.
Your Character Build🎮
If life was an RPG...
Class
Literary Alchemist
Special Abilities
- ⚔️Transforming rejection into humor
- ⚔️Crafting Shakespearean tweets
- ⚔️Elevating mundane parenting into epic tales
Weaknesses
- 💀Overthinking every tweet
- 💀Occasional bouts of existential dread
- 💀The urge to explain every inside joke
Quest Line
To navigate the realm of writing and parenting while embracing the chaos of modern social media.
Down the Rabbit Hole🕵️♂️
Your conspiracy detector
Main Theory
Bluesky is actually run by an elite group of authors attempting to promote literary Twitter.
Evidence Board
Frequent sightings of literary hashtags that trend at odd hours and an abnormal number of writers migrating here.
Secret Society
The Society of Rejected Authors, dedicated to celebrating literary failures and turning them into gold.
Truth Seeking Level
65%Multiverse You🌌
Your variants across platforms
Reddit Moderator Of
r/r/AmWriting
Twitter Main Character
Brent becomes the voice of reason amidst the Twitter chaos, effortlessly bridging the gap between 'woke' and 'old-school'.
LinkedIn Title
Owner of a creative consulting firm, advising on rejection-proof strategies for aspiring writers.
Metaverse Final Form
A digital bard, holding court in a virtual tavern where craft beer flows and literary wisdom is shared.
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AI Demo Apps
10+ ready-to-use AI demo applications for text, image & chat
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Modern Stack
Next.js 14, TypeScript & Tailwind
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AI integrations
OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok, Replicate & more
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Full Infrastructure
Auth, database & payments included
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Premium Design
Beautiful UI components included
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Enterprise Ready
Auth, API routes & database included
Time Machine⏰
Your digital time warp
Web 1.0 Profile
MySpace Era
Top 8 friends featuring classic authors, a playlist of literary-themed songs, and a blog detailing his struggles with rejection in the writing world.
Web3 Destiny
He runs a private NFT gallery showcasing rejected book covers and lost drafts, where followers can join a virtual community of misfit writers.
Future Post
Excited to announce my next book—based entirely on my experiences of deconstructing faith while dealing with parenthood and rejection. Spoiler: it involves a lot of craft beer.
The Final Take🎬
Wrapping up your story
Key Strength
Brent’s most impressive quality is his ability to weave humor into poignant insights, making the complex feel relatable.
Charming Quirk
His love for the hashtag #amwriting might be overdone, but it’s endearingly sincere.
Final Encouragement
"So keep charming us with those dad jokes and literary musings, Brent! Who needs therapy when Bluesky has you?"
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