Jacob Thomas Austin
@jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social
I'm a writer from beautiful Lancaster, PA.
"Menagerie," out now!
www.jacobaustin.net
"Menagerie," out now!
www.jacobaustin.net
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Menagerie: Stories
Amazon.com: Menagerie: Stories eBook : Austin, Jacob Thomas , Brundage, Joe, Davis, Heather, Banks, Cathy: Kindle Store
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Menagerie, my debut short story collection, is out NOW!
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Can't believe I stopped playing Hollow Knight to watch this Eagles game.
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Can't believe I stopped playing Hollow Knight to watch this Eagles game.
Menagerie, Story #8: Sarah and Strawberry
There are few mental phenomena more disturbing than depersonalization/derealization, a chronic episode of oppressive dissociation and detachment.
There are few mental phenomena more disturbing than depersonalization/derealization, a chronic episode of oppressive dissociation and detachment.
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Menagerie, Story #8: Sarah and Strawberry
There are few mental phenomena more disturbing than depersonalization/derealization, a chronic episode of oppressive dissociation and detachment.
There are few mental phenomena more disturbing than depersonalization/derealization, a chronic episode of oppressive dissociation and detachment.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Rush
Gojira
Soundgarden
The Offspring
Taylor Swift
Rush
Gojira
Soundgarden
The Offspring
Taylor Swift
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Eric Idle
Yanni
Beyoncé
Paul & Storm
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Eric Idle
Yanni
Beyoncé
Paul & Storm
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
John Williams
Jerry Goldsmith
Ennio Morricone
Philip Glass
The Rolling Stones
John Williams
Jerry Goldsmith
Ennio Morricone
Philip Glass
The Rolling Stones
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Rush
Gojira
Soundgarden
The Offspring
Taylor Swift
Rush
Gojira
Soundgarden
The Offspring
Taylor Swift
Menagerie, Story #7: Chimera
I've always found gaff taxidermy to be very macabre. It's interesting how light-hearted we are about, say, sewing an animal's eyes and teeth to another one's anus and calling it a mythical creature as a joke. Can you imagine if we did that to humans?
I've always found gaff taxidermy to be very macabre. It's interesting how light-hearted we are about, say, sewing an animal's eyes and teeth to another one's anus and calling it a mythical creature as a joke. Can you imagine if we did that to humans?
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Menagerie, Story #7: Chimera
I've always found gaff taxidermy to be very macabre. It's interesting how light-hearted we are about, say, sewing an animal's eyes and teeth to another one's anus and calling it a mythical creature as a joke. Can you imagine if we did that to humans?
I've always found gaff taxidermy to be very macabre. It's interesting how light-hearted we are about, say, sewing an animal's eyes and teeth to another one's anus and calling it a mythical creature as a joke. Can you imagine if we did that to humans?
There's still time 😀
Do you hate your family and have to spend time in the same house as them this Thanksgiving weekend? Need a spooky escape to help you avoid the real-life horrors of political debate?
1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
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1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
#Thanksgiving
#horror
#booksky
#writesky
November 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
There's still time 😀
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I remain in awe that enough people have bought this stupid thing to keep me here chilling with my heroes.
Keep spreading the word, and please don't forget to rate and review!
Much love.
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Keep spreading the word, and please don't forget to rate and review!
Much love.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I remain in awe that enough people have bought this stupid thing to keep me here chilling with my heroes.
Keep spreading the word, and please don't forget to rate and review!
Much love.
a.co/d/2ao0AEb
#booksky
#writesky
#horrorwriting
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#newbooks
#writingcommunity
Keep spreading the word, and please don't forget to rate and review!
Much love.
a.co/d/2ao0AEb
#booksky
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Menagerie, Story #6: The Pharaoh and Lawrence Experience
Elephants, man. Beautiful, intelligent, emotionally nuanced, colossal, unlike any organism roaming this planet. Stop fucking around with elephants.
Elephants, man. Beautiful, intelligent, emotionally nuanced, colossal, unlike any organism roaming this planet. Stop fucking around with elephants.
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Menagerie, Story #6: The Pharaoh and Lawrence Experience
Elephants, man. Beautiful, intelligent, emotionally nuanced, colossal, unlike any organism roaming this planet. Stop fucking around with elephants.
Elephants, man. Beautiful, intelligent, emotionally nuanced, colossal, unlike any organism roaming this planet. Stop fucking around with elephants.
Hear me out: that scrapped sequel to the 1998 Godzilla movie. I'd be willing to give that rumored script a chance in better directorial hands. Sounded way more fun.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Hear me out: that scrapped sequel to the 1998 Godzilla movie. I'd be willing to give that rumored script a chance in better directorial hands. Sounded way more fun.
Do you hate your family and have to spend time in the same house as them this Thanksgiving weekend? Need a spooky escape to help you avoid the real-life horrors of political debate?
1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
#Thanksgiving
#horror
#booksky
#writesky
1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
#Thanksgiving
#horror
#booksky
#writesky
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Do you hate your family and have to spend time in the same house as them this Thanksgiving weekend? Need a spooky escape to help you avoid the real-life horrors of political debate?
1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
#Thanksgiving
#horror
#booksky
#writesky
1. I'm sorry to hear that
2. I might have the book you're looking for 😉
#Thanksgiving
#horror
#booksky
#writesky
Finally finished Alien Earth, and I enjoyed it. I liked the theme of being rapidly aged by a cruel world, of putting the weight of that world on a child's shoulders yet refusing to treat them like an adult. Some gnarly creature action. A few bangers during the credits, too.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Finally finished Alien Earth, and I enjoyed it. I liked the theme of being rapidly aged by a cruel world, of putting the weight of that world on a child's shoulders yet refusing to treat them like an adult. Some gnarly creature action. A few bangers during the credits, too.
Menagerie, Story #5: Loyal
A dog’s loyalty is arguably its strongest characteristic – an unwavering desire to be a companion, a protector, and an endless source of love. These traits define a dog’s life, living on as cherished memories even after that dog has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
A dog’s loyalty is arguably its strongest characteristic – an unwavering desire to be a companion, a protector, and an endless source of love. These traits define a dog’s life, living on as cherished memories even after that dog has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Menagerie, Story #5: Loyal
A dog’s loyalty is arguably its strongest characteristic – an unwavering desire to be a companion, a protector, and an endless source of love. These traits define a dog’s life, living on as cherished memories even after that dog has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
A dog’s loyalty is arguably its strongest characteristic – an unwavering desire to be a companion, a protector, and an endless source of love. These traits define a dog’s life, living on as cherished memories even after that dog has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
The second Hornet battle in Hollow Knight. Good god. I need a cigarette after that one ...
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The second Hornet battle in Hollow Knight. Good god. I need a cigarette after that one ...
Word to the wise: commission an actual artist for your book cover. Just do it. You'll get a better piece of art, you'll feel better about your product, and you'll help the book world maintain some integrity. AI covers simply cannot become a thing.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Menagerie, Story #4: The Shampoo
An old adage says that you can never truly go home again. In Danny’s case, returning to his small hometown comes with an expanded worldview and a fresh, potentially problematic view on social and environmental dynamics.
An old adage says that you can never truly go home again. In Danny’s case, returning to his small hometown comes with an expanded worldview and a fresh, potentially problematic view on social and environmental dynamics.
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Menagerie, Story #4: The Shampoo
An old adage says that you can never truly go home again. In Danny’s case, returning to his small hometown comes with an expanded worldview and a fresh, potentially problematic view on social and environmental dynamics.
An old adage says that you can never truly go home again. In Danny’s case, returning to his small hometown comes with an expanded worldview and a fresh, potentially problematic view on social and environmental dynamics.
If you prefer to listen to your books, consider giving Menagerie a spin on Spotify (free for Premium subscribers):
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
If you prefer to listen to your books, consider giving Menagerie a spin on Spotify (free for Premium subscribers):
open.spotify.com/show/78i3M7r...
#newbooks
#writesky
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To the person who already bought a copy of Menagerie today: thank you. I see you. I appreciate you. I might even love you.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
To the person who already bought a copy of Menagerie today: thank you. I see you. I appreciate you. I might even love you.
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Menagerie, Story #3: The Forgiveness
Barn owls are my favorite birds; they are the perfect mix of cute and creepy, goofy and mystical, and I would welcome almost any chance to see one. The barn owl in this story, however, is one I’d rather not meet at all.
Barn owls are my favorite birds; they are the perfect mix of cute and creepy, goofy and mystical, and I would welcome almost any chance to see one. The barn owl in this story, however, is one I’d rather not meet at all.
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Menagerie, Story #3: The Forgiveness
Barn owls are my favorite birds; they are the perfect mix of cute and creepy, goofy and mystical, and I would welcome almost any chance to see one. The barn owl in this story, however, is one I’d rather not meet at all.
Barn owls are my favorite birds; they are the perfect mix of cute and creepy, goofy and mystical, and I would welcome almost any chance to see one. The barn owl in this story, however, is one I’d rather not meet at all.
Menagerie remains in the top half of Amazon's Horror Collections & Anthologies Best Sellers list! Thanks to those who have snagged a copy so far, and don't forget to leave a review and rating if you enjoy it!
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November 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Menagerie remains in the top half of Amazon's Horror Collections & Anthologies Best Sellers list! Thanks to those who have snagged a copy so far, and don't forget to leave a review and rating if you enjoy it!
#writing
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November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join me on a daily journey through each of Menagerie's 10 stories, beginning with a peek at its first story, First Dip:
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join me on a daily journey through each of Menagerie's 10 stories, beginning with a peek at its first story, First Dip:
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#writesky
#booksky
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Just got a copy of this random book in the mail. Idk if it's any good. Please advise.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just got a copy of this random book in the mail. Idk if it's any good. Please advise.
#horror
#horrorbooks
#newbook
#newrelease
#booksky
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Menagerie is currently 60% off on Amazon -- that's just $3.99! A great time to begin your tour and see the animals, if I do say so myself.
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Menagerie: Stories
Amazon.com: Menagerie: Stories eBook : Austin, Jacob Thomas , Brundage, Joe, Davis, Heather, Banks, Cathy: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Menagerie is currently 60% off on Amazon -- that's just $3.99! A great time to begin your tour and see the animals, if I do say so myself.
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Well, I sure never expected that to happen so quickly. Or at all.
Menagerie is now the #1 new release on Amazon's Horror Collections and Anthologies chart! Thanks a bunch. Keep telling your friends!
#HorrorWriting
#newbooks
#newbookrelease
#fiction
#fictionbooks
#writesky
#booksky
##indieauthors
Menagerie is now the #1 new release on Amazon's Horror Collections and Anthologies chart! Thanks a bunch. Keep telling your friends!
#HorrorWriting
#newbooks
#newbookrelease
#fiction
#fictionbooks
#writesky
#booksky
##indieauthors
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Well, I sure never expected that to happen so quickly. Or at all.
Menagerie is now the #1 new release on Amazon's Horror Collections and Anthologies chart! Thanks a bunch. Keep telling your friends!
#HorrorWriting
#newbooks
#newbookrelease
#fiction
#fictionbooks
#writesky
#booksky
##indieauthors
Menagerie is now the #1 new release on Amazon's Horror Collections and Anthologies chart! Thanks a bunch. Keep telling your friends!
#HorrorWriting
#newbooks
#newbookrelease
#fiction
#fictionbooks
#writesky
#booksky
##indieauthors
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