Author Known, also known as The Squaldo. A bearded man wearing a red-and-white striped beanie, round glasses, and a plaid hoodie with suspenders. His rugged appearance blends elements of Waldo and Sasquatch, embodying a mysterious, elusive figure. The background is blurred, creating a sense of motion and surrealism, as if he exists between being seen and unseen.

March 14, 2025

AuthorKnown

Author Known: Mischief, Meaning, and the Lost Art of Original Thought

Welcome to AuthorKnown.com—the virtual campfire for wanderers, thinkers, and playful rebels who find joy in life’s curious side roads. At the heart of this site is a mission to rediscover the lost art of original thinking and authentic living. Blending humor, wit, philosophy, and adventure, Author Known (and his eclectic cast of characters like Sasquatch, Waldo, and the mythical Squaldo) will challenge the noise, monotony, and superficial clutter of modern life.

Here, you’ll encounter reflections that are both hilarious and profound, nudging you gently (or occasionally kicking you firmly) toward a richer, less scripted life. It’s a place to laugh, think deeply, and reconnect with the simplest yet most elusive aspects of human existence—freedom, authenticity, and a mischievous spirit of exploration.

Have an idea, concept or story you would like told from the lens of the Author Known entourage? We would love for you to be a part of our journey as returned to an untamed state from domestication. Email it to [email protected]. Subject: Idea Submission. If selected, we will include the post in the Viewer Submissions category and one of us will respond to you via email.

About the Director

Hi, I am who the world knows as R, and under the alias Author Known, I am building a creative project that blends humor, philosophy, storytelling, and real-world interaction. At the core is Dumb and the Impossible Journey to Achieve It, a book that satirizes intelligence, self-discovery, and the absurdities of life, mixing deep reflection with comedic wit. Aside from that I made a motivational goal for myself to publish a book in seven days. I March 2025, I achieved just that. I tell a out that story in my 7-day Author Challenge. If I can do that, anyone can. Take this as my motivation to you to write your own books and master your creative work.

Alt Text: A rugged, mythical figure named Squaldo stands with a weathered tool belt and an overstuffed backpack, embodying the fusion of Waldo and Sasquatch. He wears a red-and-white striped shirt with suspenders, his arms and legs covered in thick fur, and his large, bare feet planted firmly on the ground. His face, framed by a bushy beard and round spectacles, exudes wisdom and mystery. His gear is packed with an assortment of tools, hinting at his role as a craftsman, builder, and wanderer. The text "@AuthorKnown.com" appears at the bottom, grounding him within a larger creative journey. Squaldo is not simply lost—he is intentionally lost, embracing the eternal adventure of discovery.
Squaldo: The Craftsman of Disappearance and Discovery

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