james "jim" schmotzer
@jimschmotzer.bsky.social
Sticking around until justice & peace embrace | Pacific Northwest | writer - https://jimschmotzer.substack.com/ & http://thefaithfulskeptic.blogspot.com/ | organizational leader & coach - https://jimschmotzer.com/
January 26 (& a bit of December 25) check-in
my monthly list & 6 word reviews
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January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
I will be reading my new poem, Reality Check, at Village Books Fairhaven on Sunday February 15, 2 pm. This is connected to Whatcom Writes, a program of Whatcom Reads. Free event, advance registration is required, registration link here.
www.villagebooks.com/events/42288...
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Whatcom WRITES- Group Readings in FAIRHAVEN | Village Books and Paper Dreams
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January 27, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I will be reading my new poem, Reality Check, at Village Books Fairhaven on Sunday February 15, 2 pm. This is connected to Whatcom Writes, a program of Whatcom Reads. Free event, advance registration is required, registration link here.
www.villagebooks.com/events/42288...
www.villagebooks.com/events/42288...
2 months from today, March 21st, Crash Course Book Talk at Village Books in Fairhaven tickets available now, Hope to see you there! ticket link here www.eventbrite.com/e/1975349273853
Jim Schmotzer -Crash Course: 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
Join Jim Schmotzer at Village Books as he reads from his short story collection "Crash Course", all 101 words or less!
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January 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM
2 months from today, March 21st, Crash Course Book Talk at Village Books in Fairhaven tickets available now, Hope to see you there! ticket link here www.eventbrite.com/e/1975349273853
holding on for another day... jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/may-i-sugg...
may I suggest...
really, I am going to need some help...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM
holding on for another day... jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/may-i-sugg...
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I think this administration has vastly overestimated the rest of the world's willingness to put up with imperial oil war bullshit right now. I don't think this ends well. No war.
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I think this administration has vastly overestimated the rest of the world's willingness to put up with imperial oil war bullshit right now. I don't think this ends well. No war.
my top posts for 2025: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/my-top-pos...
My top posts for 2025
thanks for reading and supporting me in the past year
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January 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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New copies of Crash Course arrived at Village Books Fairhaven today, as well as being available in Lynden and online.
December 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New copies of Crash Course arrived at Village Books Fairhaven today, as well as being available in Lynden and online.
Crash Course makes the Hamster! www.bellinghamsterwheel.com/p/crash-course
🐹 Crash Course 📘📘
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December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Crash Course makes the Hamster! www.bellinghamsterwheel.com/p/crash-course
My 2025 favorites list: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/my-2025-fa...
My 2025 favorites
bright spots in a tough year & 1 words reviews (mostly)
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December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Fun sharing my new book, Crash Course, with my grandkids
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Fun sharing my new book, Crash Course, with my grandkids
December 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Goodbye November, a short list for a busy month: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/november-2...
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Goodbye November, a short list for a busy month: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/november-2...
Mark Twain says you can get Crash Course today at Village Books or online. jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Mark Twain says you can get Crash Course today at Village Books or online. jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Crash Course is in at Village Books!
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Crash Course is in at Village Books!
Sales person says to friend, these are selling fast...
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sales person says to friend, these are selling fast...
Crash Course available tomorrow (11.25) jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-relea...
book release update
Crash Course, releases tomorrow (11.25.25)
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Crash Course available tomorrow (11.25) jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-relea...
1 sleep until Crash Course drops! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
1 sleep until Crash Course drops! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
Crash Course drops in 2 days jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Book release
CRASH COURSE, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
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November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Crash Course drops in 2 days jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
3 days until my book is released. jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Book release
CRASH COURSE, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
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November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
3 days until my book is released. jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Crash Course drops in 4 days! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
Please, help me with my book release (11.25.25)!
Yes, I'd love your support with the release of my new book
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November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Crash Course drops in 4 days! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
5 days to book drop! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
5 days to book drop! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
Book drops in 1 week (11.25.25)! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
Please, help me with my book release (11.25.25)!
Yes, I'd love your support with the release of my new book
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November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Book drops in 1 week (11.25.25)! jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/please-hel...
Book release 2 weeks from today!
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Book release 2 weeks from today!
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