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J.McDonald
@jmcdonaldworks.bsky.social
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Just a person creating stories, hoping to share them with others.
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Calling all #ElementaryTeachers! Please take a few minutes to help out some Grad Students with their research study. It takes about 10 minutes and is greatly appreciated ❤️.

More information at docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Poster with school desks facing a chalkboard. Text says “ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED! We’re inviting elementary school teachers to take part in a study exploring the relationship between teachers’ beliefs about the causes of student behaviour and the strategies they use to manage it. Participation involves a brief, 5–10 minute online survey. For more information, please scan the QR code. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Principal Investigators: Michael McDonald and Jeffrey McDonald Supervisor: Professor Lisa Howell, Faculty of Education
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Decided to make a book protector from an external hard drive box, an old paint by number, and some leftover fabric. Didn’t turn out too badly - except the octopus ended up upside down, so now it’s the back cover instead of the front 😂.

#BookSky #CraftTime #ReduceReuseRecycle
Paint by number octopus canvas mounted to the back cover of a book protector. The octopus is purple, green, blue, and yellow on beige canvas. Purple front cover of a book protector. Inside of book protector showing elastic strap for attaching book protector to book cover.
September 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Went out for a much needed trail hike today, and recharged my soul with some nature ❤️🌳🌲🐛.
A blue sky filled with white fluffy clouds above a reaped field of straw surrounded by trees.
August 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Currently undergoing self-prescribed cake therapy. What are you doing for yourself today?
A slice of vegan chocolate cake with chocolate icing on a white plate.
August 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Time for another #AskTheAuthor. What’s your favourite thing that you’ve written?

My answer in the video below. #BookSky #WritingCommunity
July 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Another instalment of #AskTheAuthor. What was the first piece you published?

My answer in the video below.
#Booksky #WritingCommunity
July 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Jack and Willie caught in a rare moment of sharing.
A calico cat sniffing a large tuxedo cat in a yellow armchair.
July 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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First up in a series of #AskTheAuthor posts I’ll be doing: what’s different about your writing style?

My answer in the attached video, but let me know what you do differently!
July 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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I tried #tteokbokki for the first time today. I never had any when I was in Korea and the kdramas make it look so tasty. It was exactly what I pictured, including the 🔥 left on my tongue 🥵. I’ll have to keep building up my spice tolerance😂.
Tteokbokki in a white bowl.
June 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Willie prefers a different perspective of the world.

#Caturday
Calico cat laying upside down on a wooden floor.
June 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Looking for a FREE event in #Barrie today? Come listen to readings by 10 local authors!

3 Mulcaster St. Barrie, ON
3-5 pm

Come out and support your local book community 🖋📚❤️
Poster for the Barrie, ON event of Salon of the Refused. Text says “Saturday June 14, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. CW Coops 3 Mulcaster St. Barrie. Free.” Includes photos of the authors who will be reading at the event.
June 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Mark your calendars! Free literary event at CW Coops in #Barrie on Saturday June 14th.

#SalonOfTheRefused
Poster for the Barrie, ON event of Salon of the Refused. Text says “Saturday June 14, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. CW Coops 3 Mulcaster St. Barrie. Free.” Includes photos of the authors who will be reading at the event.
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Happy #Caturday. I hope everyone is getting some rest and looking after themselves, like Willie here.
Calico cat sleeping curled up in a ball on an office chair.
March 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Live in the #Barrie or #Orillia area and want to get your hands on an autographed first edition of my book?
Check out
-Rivendell Books: rivendell-books.com/products/the...
-Manticore Books: manticorebooks.ca/item/NJU3DWk...
-The Book Re-view: www.thebookreview.ca

#ShopLocal #Booksky
Book cover for “The Pale: Diary of the dead” by J.McDonald. Features a shadow-box-style cut out of a figure in a hooded sweatshirt against a white background.
March 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Friendly reminder: Cut yourself some slack and remember that we’re all trying our best in a very messed up time. Just focus on being kind to yourself and others.

#TheGoodPlace #ThoughtOfTheDay
Michael from “The Good Place” is pointing with the caption “life now is so complicated, it’s impossible for anyone to be good enough for the good place.”
February 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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I was checking out my local library and discovered that they loan out ghost hunting kits. Libraries are awesome and deserve your support.
#SupportLibraries
List of items available for loan from a local library, including snowshoes, read alongside, digitization kits, ghost hunting kits, button maker, and karaoke machine.
February 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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I present to you, Jack. A.k.a Fluffy Lumpkin, for all of the LOTR fans out there.
January 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Looks like a good day to stay in and play BG3.
January 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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I’m a little late in the day, but it’s never too late to support your local bookstore or to read a banned book.

#ReadFreely

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An open book sits in front of a rainbow with the words “celebrate your right to #ReadFreely Sat 1/25/25 at your local indie bookstore. Take a picture with a book that brings you joy! Post it with the #ReadFreely hashtag to find your fellow book lovers!”
January 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM