J L Wilson
@jayewilson.bsky.social
Childless cat lady; author (jayellwilson.blogspot.com) of books (https://books2read.com/rl/JLWilsonReadingList); from IA (NL, WI, MI briefly), PA, MN, IA (again); a blue dot surrounded by a red sea; random thoughts often generated; always #amwriting
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J L Wilson
@jayewilson.bsky.social
· Apr 9
Just FYI, I don't follow many people. I add them to lists I've created. That gives me a chance to dip in & out & see posts from people I might miss if I follow a gazillion people because I only check social media maybe 30 minutes a day, if that.
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For folks outside of Minnesota who want to aid the resistance: naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That said, I do have a section of lo…
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January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
For folks outside of Minnesota who want to aid the resistance: naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
::Snort:: I'm reading a book in which an author claims that the only copy of her book resides on a server somewhere. The Only Copy.
Dude. I'm an author. I have a bazillion copies of every manuscript on every backup object you can imagine.
Dude. I'm an author. I have a bazillion copies of every manuscript on every backup object you can imagine.
January 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
::Snort:: I'm reading a book in which an author claims that the only copy of her book resides on a server somewhere. The Only Copy.
Dude. I'm an author. I have a bazillion copies of every manuscript on every backup object you can imagine.
Dude. I'm an author. I have a bazillion copies of every manuscript on every backup object you can imagine.
1) I wonder ... I've read fantasy/scifi most of my (long) life. I wonder if that's why I'm more accepting of gay, trans, gender fluid, racial equality, etc. I mean, I've read about different creatures with non-binary sexes or appendages or whatever and it made sense to me.
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
1) I wonder ... I've read fantasy/scifi most of my (long) life. I wonder if that's why I'm more accepting of gay, trans, gender fluid, racial equality, etc. I mean, I've read about different creatures with non-binary sexes or appendages or whatever and it made sense to me.
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I don't make resolutions for the new year, but I choose a Word of the Year. Next year will be "Commit" as in: I will finally publish the series I've been angsting over for lo these many years. I love it and the characters and it's time to release it into the wild. So 'Commit' it is.
December 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I don't make resolutions for the new year, but I choose a Word of the Year. Next year will be "Commit" as in: I will finally publish the series I've been angsting over for lo these many years. I love it and the characters and it's time to release it into the wild. So 'Commit' it is.
So glad I wasn't traveling this past weekend (as I have so many times before). I'm on target to finish my manuscript as long as I stay with it, so wish me luck!
December 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So glad I wasn't traveling this past weekend (as I have so many times before). I'm on target to finish my manuscript as long as I stay with it, so wish me luck!
A few years old but the feeling still remains. Happy day! Me (the youngest) and my sissies.
December 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A few years old but the feeling still remains. Happy day! Me (the youngest) and my sissies.
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There's some nasty weather out there (and ICE; I mean, let's face it, they might grab him). Here's hoping all goes well for the big guy today/tonight. Run, run Rudolf!
There's some nasty weather out there (and ICE; I mean, let's face it, they might grab him). Here's hoping all goes well for the big guy today/tonight. Run, run Rudolf!
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December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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There's some nasty weather out there (and ICE; I mean, let's face it, they might grab him). Here's hoping all goes well for the big guy today/tonight. Run, run Rudolf!
There's some nasty weather out there (and ICE; I mean, let's face it, they might grab him). Here's hoping all goes well for the big guy today/tonight. Run, run Rudolf!
Blatant promo here: my independently published ebooks are on sale until Jan 1: it's a good time to give my writing a try!
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Thank you for your help and support!
Happy reading!
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Thank you for your help and support!
Happy reading!
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Blatant promo here: my independently published ebooks are on sale until Jan 1: it's a good time to give my writing a try!
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Thank you for your help and support!
Happy reading!
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Thank you for your help and support!
Happy reading!
I'm doing a lot of Adulting, which is annoying but necessary. End of the year stuff. Of course, #amwriting, too. The current WIP is at chapter 6, so I'm ~mid-way. I have a good idea how it'll end, so that's useful. My goal is The End by Dec. 31. Should make it (she said hopefully).
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm doing a lot of Adulting, which is annoying but necessary. End of the year stuff. Of course, #amwriting, too. The current WIP is at chapter 6, so I'm ~mid-way. I have a good idea how it'll end, so that's useful. My goal is The End by Dec. 31. Should make it (she said hopefully).
The thing I really love about BSky is that I am discovering all kinds of new authors; someone will post a cover or will mention a book they read or an artist I like will post a cover or ... I swear, every day I come on here I find something new to add to my "things I need to read someday" list. 1/2
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The thing I really love about BSky is that I am discovering all kinds of new authors; someone will post a cover or will mention a book they read or an artist I like will post a cover or ... I swear, every day I come on here I find something new to add to my "things I need to read someday" list. 1/2
@chuckwendig.bsky.social In a truly odd coincidence, I finished listening to the audio of Wayard today, December 4, 2025.
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
@chuckwendig.bsky.social In a truly odd coincidence, I finished listening to the audio of Wayard today, December 4, 2025.
We're expecting snowmageddon here tomorrow. I'll venture out later today when sane people will be inside watching football. I just need a few items so I hope to be in & out of the store in record time (she said hopefully). Then I'll sock in for some Major Writing Time tomorrow as the snow hits.
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We're expecting snowmageddon here tomorrow. I'll venture out later today when sane people will be inside watching football. I just need a few items so I hope to be in & out of the store in record time (she said hopefully). Then I'll sock in for some Major Writing Time tomorrow as the snow hits.
As I've mentioned before, I don't follow people. I've created lists and I add folks to those lists which lets me filter based on topic (i.e., 'Authors' or 'Crafts').
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As I've mentioned before, I don't follow people. I've created lists and I add folks to those lists which lets me filter based on topic (i.e., 'Authors' or 'Crafts').
1) For anyone who's curious: the first time CoPilot popped up when I was using MS-Word, I went to Settings and uninstalled it. That was a month or two ago (or longer). So far, no problems. Just FYI.
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
1) For anyone who's curious: the first time CoPilot popped up when I was using MS-Word, I went to Settings and uninstalled it. That was a month or two ago (or longer). So far, no problems. Just FYI.
Every year this happens somewhere not far from me and every year it's a blast. I have volunteered in a couple of the towns and have handed out water, manned a booth, or just came out to cheer folks on. Rain or shine, hot or cold -- RAGBRAI will happen.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Every year this happens somewhere not far from me and every year it's a blast. I have volunteered in a couple of the towns and have handed out water, manned a booth, or just came out to cheer folks on. Rain or shine, hot or cold -- RAGBRAI will happen.
One of the perils of being a writer is you get asked to do writerly things, like write the speech for the funeral of a dear friend. Which I did and presented today.
Since June, six people I was close to have died. I really hope we're done with this for a few months, at least.
Since June, six people I was close to have died. I really hope we're done with this for a few months, at least.
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
One of the perils of being a writer is you get asked to do writerly things, like write the speech for the funeral of a dear friend. Which I did and presented today.
Since June, six people I was close to have died. I really hope we're done with this for a few months, at least.
Since June, six people I was close to have died. I really hope we're done with this for a few months, at least.
Unlike so many folks, I love this time of year. Dark at 5:00PM? Okay, that works for me. Dark at 6AM? That works, too. Cold, windy, rainy, snowy? I'll add another layer of clothing. I get more done in Nov-March than any other time of the year. There's something to be said for hibernation.
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Unlike so many folks, I love this time of year. Dark at 5:00PM? Okay, that works for me. Dark at 6AM? That works, too. Cold, windy, rainy, snowy? I'll add another layer of clothing. I get more done in Nov-March than any other time of the year. There's something to be said for hibernation.
I think "A Night in the Lonesome October" by Zelazny & read by Zelazny is perhaps the perfect audiobook. I either read or listen to it every October and I am still discovering characters. I mean, Virginia Woolf? Yep, she's there.
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Fallen Books and Other Subtle Clues in Zelazny’s “A Night in the Lonesome October”, by Dr. Christopher S. Kovacs
An essay by Dr. Christopher S. Kovacs. About the essay, in his own words: Part of the enjoyment of A Night in the Lonesome October comes from recognizing obvious characters and puzzling over the i…
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October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I think "A Night in the Lonesome October" by Zelazny & read by Zelazny is perhaps the perfect audiobook. I either read or listen to it every October and I am still discovering characters. I mean, Virginia Woolf? Yep, she's there.
lovecraftzine.com/magazine/iss...
lovecraftzine.com/magazine/iss...
I am reading some YA books (thanks to @rickriordan.bsky.social). When I was a kid, I kind of skipped over YA and went straight to adult mysteries and other fiction. My mother evaluated books for the library so I read what she brought home by the time I was in 5th grade or so.
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I am reading some YA books (thanks to @rickriordan.bsky.social). When I was a kid, I kind of skipped over YA and went straight to adult mysteries and other fiction. My mother evaluated books for the library so I read what she brought home by the time I was in 5th grade or so.
I often read social media posts (especially here) and I feel like the Clever Kids are making comments and I'm out of the loop. Okay, I'm old (70s), so I get it, but I don't encounter it as much anywhere else. I think ...
October 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I often read social media posts (especially here) and I feel like the Clever Kids are making comments and I'm out of the loop. Okay, I'm old (70s), so I get it, but I don't encounter it as much anywhere else. I think ...
I enjoy seeing mentions of articles that folks post, but inevitably when I follow the link I'm asked to subscribe. I understand that these sites need $$ to stay in business, but I'm limited in how much I can spend on online sites.
If you post links, please, if possible, make it a gift link.
If you post links, please, if possible, make it a gift link.
October 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I enjoy seeing mentions of articles that folks post, but inevitably when I follow the link I'm asked to subscribe. I understand that these sites need $$ to stay in business, but I'm limited in how much I can spend on online sites.
If you post links, please, if possible, make it a gift link.
If you post links, please, if possible, make it a gift link.
I spent a few days brainstorming books with friends; as always, I learned a lot about the characters in my WIP and had a great time. It's such an interesting experience to get away, unhook from social media, and just be real for a time.
October 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I spent a few days brainstorming books with friends; as always, I learned a lot about the characters in my WIP and had a great time. It's such an interesting experience to get away, unhook from social media, and just be real for a time.
@scalzi.com Welcome to Flyover Land! I wish I could attend your event tomorrow but I'm leading a workshop on writing and won't get back in time. Enjoy IC; hope you're staying at the Graduate which is one of the more interesting hotels in the area.
October 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@scalzi.com Welcome to Flyover Land! I wish I could attend your event tomorrow but I'm leading a workshop on writing and won't get back in time. Enjoy IC; hope you're staying at the Graduate which is one of the more interesting hotels in the area.
She was one of a kind.
Jane Goodall offers sage advice for the rest of us. #3E
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
She was one of a kind.