A Novelist in a State of Virgin Territory Uwe Crest is, among other things, a 2x traditionally published nonfiction author & LL.M. turned novelist, currently working in phases on his debut novel: Bought Neighbors, set in NV & AZ. 🔗 https://uwecrest.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3mtw755qcik25Deep in the writing cave working on the new novel, and looking through my 2009 archives. These photos I took of Dutch billboards by avant-garde poets Bert Schierbeek and Hans Andreus hit close to home. Both were deeply influenced by US rebels like Henry Miller and Kenneth Patchen. (1/3)25 Aug 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw755qcik25https://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3mtppc4er622zHad a fascinating, hour-long debate with Prof. Martin Paul Eve on the ethics of algorithms. You can read the full, in-depth discussion here: https://bsky.app/profile/eve.gd/post/3mtldqjlzg323 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Aug 2026 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtppc4er622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3mtoxnvowxs2kHeaded out here in August to untangle a crucial chapter and clear my head.22 Aug 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoxnvowxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3mrptjfvlcc2xThis rings so true. Sometimes a story just knows when its time has come. Wishing Marta Pérez-Carbonell a wonderful release week! [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Jul 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrptjfvlcc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3mm6vvmwls22aMilestone Update. After starting this journey in August 2024 and wrapping up extensive field research last year, I have hit the halfway mark. My debut novel is halfway there. Moving steadily into the next phase of the manuscript.19 May 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm6vvmwls22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uwecrest.com/post/3lufqfvevbs22I am currently conducting field research in Nevada as I prepare the first draft of my new novel, Bought Neighbors, which I began in august 2024.20 Jul 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:7fmpac7oit4f2ty5jrrp2t3z/app.bsky.feed.post/3lufqfvevbs22