Though most of my posts are about my writing and other good writing, I am not blind to what is happening in this country. My brother has decided he's got to stand up and run for Congress to address this mess, and I couldn't be prouder of him. #WritingCommunity #fightforyourrights #Missouri

Hours after federal agents killed Alex Pretti, Bondi sent Walz a letter: turn over voter rolls, Medicaid data, and SNAP records or ICE stays. Senator Murphy: "They're openly using state violence as a bargaining chip to seize election infrastructure." This is extortion.

We are not okay.

I applaud the effort to establish transparent accountability for writers & other creatives who use AI in their work. Only 2 things missing- 1) a definition of what AI-assisted research means. 1/3 #BookSky💙📚 #writingcommunity janefriedman.com/writers-and-...

Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.

The Stonebound Heir's beautiful cover created by @cristinabencina.bsky.social was in the running for the SPFBO XI Unofficial Cover Contest. We didn't win, but we are honored, & congrats to Camilla Andrew & Eeva Nikunan for the winning cover of When the Stars Alight. #BookSky💙📚 #writingcommunity

Jason Smith has never had a plan because he's never cared what happened to people in D8 as long as they kept voting for him. It's time that changed. draftfrankbarnitz.com #missouridems #missouriindependents

So why do I hate almost every "on trend" fantasy book cover? Most look as if they're designed for a) 14-year-old gamers willing to branch out beyond graphic novels; b) 40+ women into cottagecore; or c) military history buffs. #writingcommunity #bookcovers

Biscuit & I are creatures of habit: She jumps on my desk at regular times then steps into my lap as I type. She turns exactly twice before lying down for pets & the use of my right arm for her chin rest. 1/2

I've already found some intriguing stories among #SPFBO11 colleagues to check out, including Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon, Remnant by KR Solberg, & The Butterfly Koi by A Sherman Karlsson. @mattfalcon.bsky.social @ashermankarlsson.bsky.social #BookSky💙📚 #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Oh My God, writing peeps!! My novel The Stonebound Heir was selected for the #SPFBO26 lottery. I am ecstatic! #BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO

The holiday is over & the blessed dark days of winter wrap around me like an omen threatening to unleash a curse if I leave my desk. Gordon & I are here throwing down story ideas & enjoying his hits. #BookSky💙📚🪐 #WritingCommunity #bookworm #indieauthor #epicfantasy www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVX...

For 2026, I wish you writers- • the joy of reading stories that bring you to tears • the strength to drop nonsense that postpones writing • the wisdom to avoid lies & find the right & true words • the generosity & forgiveness needed to keep writing #WritingCommunity #indieauthors #writinglife

Book haul for bday and Christmas 2025! Do not ask me how I have not yet read Assassin's Apprentice, but I'm looking forward to it! #BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #Reader #Bookworm

Making a cheeseball because I can't concentrate on the book I'm supposed to be writing & I intend to eat my way out of writer's block. If you subscribed to my newsletter you'd have a recipe for this Ragin' Cajun cheeseball. Just saying. labarnitzbooks.com #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writinglife

How long will it take before authors, artists, musicians & filmmakers realize we need cooperatives to promote/distribute our work? We must build something better or resign to living in the tech bros & billionaires' fake world. #netflix #writingcommunity #indieauthor #noAI www.wsj.com/business/med...

Would you add any film to this list? I wish we'd see more films now with the grim grittiness of some of these or even the darkness under It's a Wonderful Life.

Finally, some good news.

Just tucked my bees in for winter. Now's the time to sit cozy at the keyboard, look out at the snow, AND GET SOME DAMN WRITING DONE. #writingcommunity #indieauthor #readreadread #writinglife

Why is it so hard to find #indieauthors of fantasy or horror who want to promote their books for FREE in my newsletter? All I ask is to return the favor so I can get some exposure for my fantasy novel. #WritingCommunity #fantasycommunity #writinglife #writers #authors #horrorcommuniity #booksky

The Stonebound Heir: a bittersweet coming-of-age story available in most places, but you won't get a better price than the price on my website - labarnitzbooks.com #BookSky💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #epicfantasy

#WritingLifeMonthly #BookSky💙📚 #indieauthor The Stonebound Heir = the consequences of bad parenting

Looking for protagonists who are not teenagers? I've got a ghost story for you that fits the bill. Get your 50% off coupon code 0H6C9E0EB8 for the ebook novella A Haunting at Bent Creek. Use the code at checkout. Available at labarnitzbooks.com #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity #horror #ghoststory

I am a writer, not a cook. I don't care about eating half the time, though I appreciate anything made with love for the holidays. But if you ask me to bring a dish, it's going to be something unusual, probably a recipe I've never made before. This year it will made of quince. #Thanksgiving #autumn

I'd love to find more indie authors writing fantasy and/or horror to trade promos with before the holidays. Let me know if you're interested. My list is small but every bit we do helps, does it not? #WritingCommunity #Indieauthors #FantasyWriters #HorrorWriters

Oh man, have I had a hard time keeping my writing discipline this month. It's like every cider stand & pumpkin spice latte is determined to stop book 2 of The Cursed Cycles from becoming a real book and not a pile of notebooks & lost files in my computer. #WritingCommunity #indieauthor #epicfantasy

The tournament of champions continues! #spfbo #indieauthors #writingcommunity #BookSky💙📚 youtu.be/zj4bczgi9Ow?...

Bookworms! I've got a coupon available for 50% off a paperback copy of The Stonebound Heir. At checkout, enter 7XU6IWLLPH. Available only in the US and shipping rates apply. The coupon is good until 10pm on 11/17. Go to labarnitzbooks.com #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity #epicfantasy

Looking for a bittersweet, coming-of-age story of friendship, betrayal and bad parenting? Get your signed copy of The Stonebound Heir at labarnitzbooks.com #readingcommunity #fantasynovel #bookworm

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The ebook novella "A Haunting at Bent Creek" is available only via my website - labarnitzbooks.com. If you love older female protagonists, ghosts, monsters and mysteries, this one's for you! #BookSky 💙📚 #Bookworm #ReadingCommunity #southerngothichorror

Indie authors writing #fantasy or #horror: let's help each other out during the holidays. I offer a free posting of your book cover, short description & purchase link in my newseltters going out this month & next in return for the same or similar offer. #BookSky 💙📚🪐 #WritingCommunity #indieauthor

If you're an #indieauthor who writes horror or fantasy novels set in worlds that do not look like medieval Europe & you have a newsletter, a blog, or an online shop, let's talk about trading some promotions for the Nov-Dec holiday push. Message me. #BookSky 💙📚 #WritingCommunity #authors

Happy Halloween, Ghosts & Ghouls! The last thing Dorie Coppedge needs is a visit from her dead sister & a frenemy who raises disturbing childhood memories. Ebook at labarnitzbooks.com #southerngothichorror #spookyseason #readreadread #ghoststory #BookSky💙📚

Gotta shout out for my brother & farmers & ranchers on the Don Lemon show. Not everyone in rural America supports what Trump's doing. Those participating in the global economy know better - & they see what it's going to bring to local US communities. #Missouri www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKjL...

Hey, hey, hey #ghoststory fans - Here's a great little novella for #spookyseason about the hardscrabble life in the Ozarks and the trouble with dead sisters. Get it at labarnitzbooks.com #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity #southerngothichorror #bookworm #HappyHalloween

This #novella could be the result of watching "Frogs" when I was 9. Sam Elliott!!!!! I mean, even in 1972. Get the ebook at labarnitzbooks.com. #BookSky 📚💙 #indieauthors #ghoststory #horror #writingandbooks

If you're into ghost stories and southern gothic horror, specifically Ozarks gothic horror, this ebook is for you! Available at labarnitzbooks.com #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #southerngothichorror #ozarks #spookyreads

They aren’t elected to govern. They are elected to do the bidding of their donors.

There's so much great new #horror out there! If #southerngothic is your thing, don't miss Andy Davidson's The Hollow Kind! If a novella is what you're looking for, try A Haunting at Bent Creek - available at labarnitzbooks.com #spookyseason #amreading #ghoststory #bookworm #BookSky 💙📚

This novella could be the result of watching "Frogs" when I was 9. Sam Elliott!!!!! I mean even in 1972. Get the ebook at labarnitzbooks.com. #BookSky 📚💙 #ReadingCommunity #ghoststory #horror

So, indie authors who write fantasy or horror.... Are you all out there? The void is so great. Sometimes I despair of ever connecting with other writers on this platform. #WritingCommunity

You didn't even know you needed this #southerngothic #ghoststory but here it is, a fine little ebook novella, just in time for Halloween. labarnitzbooks.com 1/3 #BookSky📚💙 #horrorstory #horror #bookworm

It's out, now - A Haunting at Bent Creek. Need a ghost story before Halloween? Need a buddy story? How about a monster thrown in for fun? Go get the ebook at my website's shop because I'm not putting this on Amazon. labarnitzbooks.com #horror #indieauthor #bookworm #readers #BookSky 📚💙

Our country, ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee we sing; Home to all faiths and creeds, Each measured by her deeds, Where promised justice leads There is no king! 3/3 #NoKings

Our country, bearing blows, From faithless native foes, For thee we cry; We will not bend the knee, Nor accept tyranny, Save this democracy Truth will not die! 2/3 #NoKings

For all those out and about today, in case you need to strike up a tune here are some new verses to "America". #NoKings Our country, standing tall, Brothers and sisters all, To thee we vow; This land so nature-blessed, Will pass the darkest test, Bright beacon in the west We will not bow! 1/3

On October 20th my #horror #novella - A Haunting at Bent Creek. Ebook will be available via many platforms, and my new shop at PayHip. If you like a good ghost story and the southern gothic subgenre, it's for you. Link will be coming. #BookSky 📚💙🪐 #bookworm #readreadread

We need some new verses to "America". [blows a note into her harmonica]. Share yours!! Our country still stands tall Brothers and sisters all To thee we vow; This land so nature-blessed Will stand the darkest test, Bright beacon in the west, We will not bow! #nokings #writingcommunity

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