"I am uncancelable," says Chris Sadhill, aka Eriabis Jennison, who has now been cancelled twice. Thanks in part to his own whining of victimhood on here! So I guess it's true, the trash was taken out. Unfortunately, the trash was you. Can't wait to see the third name you come up with to avoid actually taking a look at what people tried to tell you about your stories xx
One person is such a boost? Ouch. But you know what, you've piqued my interest. Don't bother pretending you weren't banned from WB due to this post, it's been confirmed by the owner. But--I'll give you a chance to explain how after critique on your short film, you just instead changed your name. Care to explain? Despite the snark in my tone I am genuinely curious as to your version of events. My gut says you'll do what all the accused who refuse to listen do, and just say something along the lines of I won't understand or you're not going to waste your time explaining to some weak female like me, etc., but I really am all ears.
Your ignorance—and yes, your snarky, coy delivery—is more damaging than the truth itself.
So, why not? Let’s set the record straight. Shall we?
Was I banned from Writing Battle (WB)? Yes.
Was it because of this post? Maybe.
Whether it was this post alone, or the month of woke-ass drama finally tipping an already strained situation—who knows? Maybe it was just Maximilian’s last straw.
Do I care? Barely.
And does that mean I’ve been “cancelled,” as you so dramatically suggest?
Fuck no. Not even close.
I’m still writing. I always will.
There’s always an audience for what I do.
WB is one competition. A tiny cog in a massive writing machine. They don’t move or shake the industry—never have, never will.
And for the record, I’d already planned to step back from WB and other comps this year. Look it up—I’ve said for months I wanted to focus on writing what I care about this year.
So, what’s your goal here? A conversation? Or are you just getting off on “exposing” useless, biased information that frankly means nothing, and that I couldn’t care less about sharing?
Pretty weak, honestly.
Ah, yes—the filmmaking ‘scandal.’ Let’s clear that up, too.
Ever heard of pseudonyms? Pen names? Or do you truly believe I changed my biological name to “run away” from a mediocre film group?
That’s priceless.
Vidjam? A couple of decent filmmakers, sure—but mostly an echo chamber of mediocrity. I didn’t need to run from that scene. I walked away—easily—and never looked back.
COVID tanked the indie film world, and no—I wasn’t cancelled from Vidjam. Sam even said we could come back—just not with that film. So, this “scandal” you’re clinging to? It’s quite a reach.
I left because I don’t work with organizations that censor artists.
And I couldn’t make a living in a field that froze during a pandemic.
Simple as that.
Still curious? Still not entertained?
Let’s talk about the film. I’m proud of it
Depredation tackled sexual assault, rape, and the real-world threats women face every night. It was bold, brief, and made people uncomfortable—on purpose.
Dragging that into this WB situation—trying to link it all as some scandalous pattern—is lazy. The two have little in common except a shared topic of SA (which, for the record, wasn’t even my WB story).
You assume surface-level “gotcha” research is damaging. You must not know me well. If you did, you’d know I’m quite comfortable sitting in the fire.
I prefer the fire.
I’m openly abrasive, a creative who seeks to challenge the status quo, pushing boundaries, and forcing reflection.
I evoke strong emotion. That’s the point—in film, in writing, in everything I do.
That 17-second film? It hit harder than any Valentine’s cliché the other entries were peddling.
No rules were broken. No guidelines were clear. The only thing we did “wrong” was make something that rattled people.
And in the aftermath? The organization revised its broken systems.
For that, people should thank me.
Do I sound arrogant? Maybe.
Is it true? Absolutely.
Things change when I get involved. And usually, for the better.
Now—WB.
The recent drama? A joke.
You and others have been spoon-fed misinformation. Deleted forum posts, twisted narratives, skewed timelines. Everything’s inflated and dramatized.
Bringing up past filmmaking as some desperate smear attempt is just more propaganda—regurgitated for a community of baby birds pecking for outrage.
It’s laughable.
I say, let them eat. Let them gorge on misinformation until they’re bloated and blind. When the vultures circle, I’ll be the one holding the fork.
Let’s not forget something—well, let me inform you, since your research is clearly lacking:
Up until this little WB "scandal," my stories were well-received. By WB peers, by readers—even by some of the same people now clutching their pearls.
One of the loudest voices in this drama? She helped me edit The Roach and the Butterfly—a dystopian love story about two gay men fighting for love. Called it essential reading for the world. Said it needed no edits. Praised it to hell.
Now? Apparently, I’m unfit to write stories like that.
It's interesting how quickly the narrative shifts.
Most of my WB stories center around strong women. Survivors. Fighters.
And in 2024 alone, I ranked in the Top 50 Knockout Writers on WB—out of thousands.
Do I share that to boost my ego? No.
I share it because your version of reality collapses under actual facts.
To say I was banned just for this post? Doubtful.
Max was under pressure from all sides. This post may’ve been the excuse—but not the cause. And to say this entire WB situation is exaggerated is an understatement.
But honestly, I’m glad it happened.
Because now I’ve seen the ugly faces behind the masks.
I put on the Hoffman Lenses—and yep, THEY do in fact, LIVE.
Feening for blood.
Contorting everything to push their agenda.
Just like you tried to do here.
Unfortunately for you, for them, I eat this shit for breakfast.
And I love second helpings. The badder, the better.
So say what you want.
But don’t get it twisted:
Even after all this? I’m still here.
Still creating.
Still challenging the status quo.
Still pushing boundaries.
Because that’s what real artists do.
Real artists are uncancellable.
And what do you do for the world?
Finally, I want this to be very clear—I could've easily blocked you. I could've deleted your comment here and moved on. But I didn't.
Why?
Because I don’t run.
Not from Vidjam.
Not from WB.
Not from truth.
Never have. Never will.
And I’m damn sure not starting now.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
And thanks—genuinely—for taking such a deep interest in my work.
I don't know if you're acquainted with him, but I thought this was an interesting take from the blog of another author who participates in Writing Battle, Russell Mickler:
He says within his advice from his blog article titled, "Inclusive Language in Fiction Writing" that, "As a white male fantasy author, I can be an ally by consciously incorporating diverse voices, perspectives, and themes in my work while being cognisant of avoiding stereotypes or tokenism."
"Writing inclusively isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about crafting richer, more meaningful stories that reflect the complexity of the real world. Yes, I emphasize the word real here because of the oxygen being sucked out of the room by white nationalists. Now, more than ever is the right time to delve into and promote diverse voices."
"5. Use Sensitivity Readers. If your story includes characters from backgrounds you don’t personally share, work with sensitive readers to ensure respectful and authentic representation."
"7. Challenge Traditional Tropes. Rework common fantasy tropes that reinforce exclusionary narratives. Avoid the "white savior" trope. Stop using exoticized or villainized nonwhite characters. Show the power of women. Stop the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities."
Here is the link below if you'd like to read more. There's a lot of great insights in here you might find interesting, if not at least thought-provoking.
Hey Tom, there's nothing above I disagree with. Using Sensitivity readers is one option to be thorough in one's research. It may not be a way I approach writing, but it can work for many, and I'm not completely opposed to it in the future depending on the subject, or the nature of my stories.
My issue is the idea that Sensitivity Readers are the end-all-be-all and that they have final approval of one's creativity or voice, and you must use them for your story, If you don't, you are a bad, unethical writer.
To be clear, some of these "wokians" I discussed above were insinuating that exact thing in earlier threads, and frankly, I disagree, that one must use them.
Personally, I feel with enough research one can portray an authentic story without them.
Your mission to uncover deeper truths is commendable, and it's quite striking how comfortable you are walking the razor-thin line between critiquing performative outrage and skillfully performing your own sense of indifference to criticism. That subtle duality is genuinely intriguing. Admirable restraint, truly.
I appreciated the thoroughness with which you address these complex issues. Your argument for moderation and mature discussion certainly resonates—especially given how calmly you've responded to those you've described as screaming goats. Few can keep their composure so impressively when confronted by fainting farm animals. Ha!
Well, I forgot that I was subscribed to you so don't worry, i'll see myself out.
But I will say, nothing about repeatedly calling a woman who shared their experiences of sexual trauma in said forum (which interestingly is a side to the tale not included in your newsletter) a "bitch" says moderate middle person who is actually interested in discussion. Just a thought.
Interestingly enough, my involvement in this said forum with the woman which I called a bitch, never stated her sexual assault history during the time I was engaging. Perhaps it was after, but certainly not in the three times I had written comments. So get your facts straight, not from the regurgitated aftermath seeping out the assholes of other woketards.
As I said in this issue the theme was "Spring Cleaning" Thanks for the read.
Wow, I had heard there was drama in the WB forums, but I had stopped participating in them when a bunch of jerks piled on me for asking a question. By the time I heard about your mess, the thread had been taken down - i would have totally defended you! The WB community is not the same as it used to be and that makes me sad.
You definitely put a lot of thought into your newsletters, and completely understand the quarterly idea! I even thought about your efforts in a previous newsletter. If I thought about it, it makes sense you would!
Thanks for the shout out! I hope to have book 3 out later this year 😄
Thanks, R.E. Rock on. I may come back to the newsletter, but I have to give the novel a good try first. It's more of a trial thing to see if long-form writing is where I belong. I think it is, but time will tell. Hell, even lots of my poetry is 500-word rants.
"I am uncancelable," says Chris Sadhill, aka Eriabis Jennison, who has now been cancelled twice. Thanks in part to his own whining of victimhood on here! So I guess it's true, the trash was taken out. Unfortunately, the trash was you. Can't wait to see the third name you come up with to avoid actually taking a look at what people tried to tell you about your stories xx
Clearly you are uninformed about many things. Thanks for the read and the comment regardless. You have aided my engagement stats!
One person is such a boost? Ouch. But you know what, you've piqued my interest. Don't bother pretending you weren't banned from WB due to this post, it's been confirmed by the owner. But--I'll give you a chance to explain how after critique on your short film, you just instead changed your name. Care to explain? Despite the snark in my tone I am genuinely curious as to your version of events. My gut says you'll do what all the accused who refuse to listen do, and just say something along the lines of I won't understand or you're not going to waste your time explaining to some weak female like me, etc., but I really am all ears.
And yet again, you're misinformed.
Your ignorance—and yes, your snarky, coy delivery—is more damaging than the truth itself.
So, why not? Let’s set the record straight. Shall we?
Was I banned from Writing Battle (WB)? Yes.
Was it because of this post? Maybe.
Whether it was this post alone, or the month of woke-ass drama finally tipping an already strained situation—who knows? Maybe it was just Maximilian’s last straw.
Do I care? Barely.
And does that mean I’ve been “cancelled,” as you so dramatically suggest?
Fuck no. Not even close.
I’m still writing. I always will.
There’s always an audience for what I do.
WB is one competition. A tiny cog in a massive writing machine. They don’t move or shake the industry—never have, never will.
And for the record, I’d already planned to step back from WB and other comps this year. Look it up—I’ve said for months I wanted to focus on writing what I care about this year.
So, what’s your goal here? A conversation? Or are you just getting off on “exposing” useless, biased information that frankly means nothing, and that I couldn’t care less about sharing?
Pretty weak, honestly.
Ah, yes—the filmmaking ‘scandal.’ Let’s clear that up, too.
Ever heard of pseudonyms? Pen names? Or do you truly believe I changed my biological name to “run away” from a mediocre film group?
That’s priceless.
Vidjam? A couple of decent filmmakers, sure—but mostly an echo chamber of mediocrity. I didn’t need to run from that scene. I walked away—easily—and never looked back.
COVID tanked the indie film world, and no—I wasn’t cancelled from Vidjam. Sam even said we could come back—just not with that film. So, this “scandal” you’re clinging to? It’s quite a reach.
I left because I don’t work with organizations that censor artists.
And I couldn’t make a living in a field that froze during a pandemic.
Simple as that.
Still curious? Still not entertained?
Let’s talk about the film. I’m proud of it
Depredation tackled sexual assault, rape, and the real-world threats women face every night. It was bold, brief, and made people uncomfortable—on purpose.
It sparked conversation.
It stirred change.
You can read more about it here:
https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2020/02/short-film-about-sexual-assault-stirs-debate-discussion-in-harrisburg-film-community.html
Dragging that into this WB situation—trying to link it all as some scandalous pattern—is lazy. The two have little in common except a shared topic of SA (which, for the record, wasn’t even my WB story).
You assume surface-level “gotcha” research is damaging. You must not know me well. If you did, you’d know I’m quite comfortable sitting in the fire.
I prefer the fire.
I’m openly abrasive, a creative who seeks to challenge the status quo, pushing boundaries, and forcing reflection.
I evoke strong emotion. That’s the point—in film, in writing, in everything I do.
That 17-second film? It hit harder than any Valentine’s cliché the other entries were peddling.
No rules were broken. No guidelines were clear. The only thing we did “wrong” was make something that rattled people.
And in the aftermath? The organization revised its broken systems.
For that, people should thank me.
Do I sound arrogant? Maybe.
Is it true? Absolutely.
Things change when I get involved. And usually, for the better.
Now—WB.
The recent drama? A joke.
You and others have been spoon-fed misinformation. Deleted forum posts, twisted narratives, skewed timelines. Everything’s inflated and dramatized.
Bringing up past filmmaking as some desperate smear attempt is just more propaganda—regurgitated for a community of baby birds pecking for outrage.
It’s laughable.
I say, let them eat. Let them gorge on misinformation until they’re bloated and blind. When the vultures circle, I’ll be the one holding the fork.
Let’s not forget something—well, let me inform you, since your research is clearly lacking:
Up until this little WB "scandal," my stories were well-received. By WB peers, by readers—even by some of the same people now clutching their pearls.
One of the loudest voices in this drama? She helped me edit The Roach and the Butterfly—a dystopian love story about two gay men fighting for love. Called it essential reading for the world. Said it needed no edits. Praised it to hell.
Now? Apparently, I’m unfit to write stories like that.
It's interesting how quickly the narrative shifts.
Most of my WB stories center around strong women. Survivors. Fighters.
And in 2024 alone, I ranked in the Top 50 Knockout Writers on WB—out of thousands.
Do I share that to boost my ego? No.
I share it because your version of reality collapses under actual facts.
To say I was banned just for this post? Doubtful.
Max was under pressure from all sides. This post may’ve been the excuse—but not the cause. And to say this entire WB situation is exaggerated is an understatement.
But honestly, I’m glad it happened.
Because now I’ve seen the ugly faces behind the masks.
I put on the Hoffman Lenses—and yep, THEY do in fact, LIVE.
Feening for blood.
Contorting everything to push their agenda.
Just like you tried to do here.
Unfortunately for you, for them, I eat this shit for breakfast.
And I love second helpings. The badder, the better.
So say what you want.
But don’t get it twisted:
Even after all this? I’m still here.
Still creating.
Still challenging the status quo.
Still pushing boundaries.
Because that’s what real artists do.
Real artists are uncancellable.
And what do you do for the world?
Finally, I want this to be very clear—I could've easily blocked you. I could've deleted your comment here and moved on. But I didn't.
Why?
Because I don’t run.
Not from Vidjam.
Not from WB.
Not from truth.
Never have. Never will.
And I’m damn sure not starting now.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
And thanks—genuinely—for taking such a deep interest in my work.
Next time, Carrie—
I’ll make sure my next piece is even sharper.
So, don’t forget your bib and fork.
You’re clearly starving.
damn bro how yummy must your farts be to keep huffing them at this alarming of a rate
I'll take that as a compliment. Thanks for the read.
I don't know if you're acquainted with him, but I thought this was an interesting take from the blog of another author who participates in Writing Battle, Russell Mickler:
He says within his advice from his blog article titled, "Inclusive Language in Fiction Writing" that, "As a white male fantasy author, I can be an ally by consciously incorporating diverse voices, perspectives, and themes in my work while being cognisant of avoiding stereotypes or tokenism."
"Writing inclusively isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about crafting richer, more meaningful stories that reflect the complexity of the real world. Yes, I emphasize the word real here because of the oxygen being sucked out of the room by white nationalists. Now, more than ever is the right time to delve into and promote diverse voices."
"5. Use Sensitivity Readers. If your story includes characters from backgrounds you don’t personally share, work with sensitive readers to ensure respectful and authentic representation."
"7. Challenge Traditional Tropes. Rework common fantasy tropes that reinforce exclusionary narratives. Avoid the "white savior" trope. Stop using exoticized or villainized nonwhite characters. Show the power of women. Stop the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities."
Here is the link below if you'd like to read more. There's a lot of great insights in here you might find interesting, if not at least thought-provoking.
https://www.black-anvil-books.com/blog/inclusive-language-in-fiction-writing
Regards.
Hey Tom, there's nothing above I disagree with. Using Sensitivity readers is one option to be thorough in one's research. It may not be a way I approach writing, but it can work for many, and I'm not completely opposed to it in the future depending on the subject, or the nature of my stories.
My issue is the idea that Sensitivity Readers are the end-all-be-all and that they have final approval of one's creativity or voice, and you must use them for your story, If you don't, you are a bad, unethical writer.
To be clear, some of these "wokians" I discussed above were insinuating that exact thing in earlier threads, and frankly, I disagree, that one must use them.
Personally, I feel with enough research one can portray an authentic story without them.
Thanks for the read, and for sharing the link.
Your mission to uncover deeper truths is commendable, and it's quite striking how comfortable you are walking the razor-thin line between critiquing performative outrage and skillfully performing your own sense of indifference to criticism. That subtle duality is genuinely intriguing. Admirable restraint, truly.
I appreciated the thoroughness with which you address these complex issues. Your argument for moderation and mature discussion certainly resonates—especially given how calmly you've responded to those you've described as screaming goats. Few can keep their composure so impressively when confronted by fainting farm animals. Ha!
Regards.
Well, I forgot that I was subscribed to you so don't worry, i'll see myself out.
But I will say, nothing about repeatedly calling a woman who shared their experiences of sexual trauma in said forum (which interestingly is a side to the tale not included in your newsletter) a "bitch" says moderate middle person who is actually interested in discussion. Just a thought.
Interestingly enough, my involvement in this said forum with the woman which I called a bitch, never stated her sexual assault history during the time I was engaging. Perhaps it was after, but certainly not in the three times I had written comments. So get your facts straight, not from the regurgitated aftermath seeping out the assholes of other woketards.
As I said in this issue the theme was "Spring Cleaning" Thanks for the read.
I was going to write a story about an adorable puppy. I'm still waiting on PETA to approve. Then, I can only handle so many at a time.
Wow, I had heard there was drama in the WB forums, but I had stopped participating in them when a bunch of jerks piled on me for asking a question. By the time I heard about your mess, the thread had been taken down - i would have totally defended you! The WB community is not the same as it used to be and that makes me sad.
You definitely put a lot of thought into your newsletters, and completely understand the quarterly idea! I even thought about your efforts in a previous newsletter. If I thought about it, it makes sense you would!
Thanks for the shout out! I hope to have book 3 out later this year 😄
Thanks, R.E. Rock on. I may come back to the newsletter, but I have to give the novel a good try first. It's more of a trial thing to see if long-form writing is where I belong. I think it is, but time will tell. Hell, even lots of my poetry is 500-word rants.
I personally think you would do well with it 😉
Well-spoken reason. And yes, fuck them.
Thank you Stella!