May 2-4 and busy at work finishing up my beta draft of my latest novel, A Clockwork Spider. A mash up of steampunk, comedy, and horror. Should be done today! #books #canadalit #amwriting

Do you know how long it takes to drive in idle from Rochester to Woodruff on the Queensway? 45 minutes. Do you know how I know?

In other news, I’m so excited that @bgordonauthor.bsky.social’s WIP is nearly ready for beta readers. And no, it’s not because I get to bake a Ready for Beta Readers Cake and eat it with him. I’m just happy because I care. Has nothing to do with cake. Nothing. I swear. Gosh, I love cake.

Check out the STITTSVILLE BOOK FAIR, from 12PM - 4:00PM on Saturday, May 16! I'll be there selling my funny books! Admission is free! (Books are not though, so please support local authors!) 1481 Stittsville Main St. (Legion Br. 618) One Day Only! See you there!

Congratulations to Iron Maiden who FINALLY are going to be inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the other rockers to be joining them : Phil Collins, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan, and Luther Vandross. #music #rnrhof

So looking forward to this! #ottawa

I’m setting a record at the doctor’s office today. 3.5 hour wait for a prescription refill and counting. Going to emergency at the hospital would’ve been faster!

What’s your take on the public service going to work 4 days a week? #ottawa

Worked out at the gym and didn’t feel any pain right after. Thought I didn’t push myself hard enough. Got home an hour later and…well…OWWW! Is this normal?

No comment on this sign I saw the other day…

Can someone explain what does the B mean in Oral B?

Still a few years from retirement, but I’ve begun retirement training. Preliminary findings: retirement looks suspiciously like a full-time job devoted entirely to figuring out forms.

Found Holy Crap cereal at the grocery store today. My wallet said ‘holy crap’ louder than I did. Worth $10 for a quarter pound?

Special reminder from Wifey: This is the last day to vote for Dissatisfied Me: West Coast Larry to become an Indie Ink Award finalist! The book is nominated in the Best Morally Gray Character category (no book reading required)! Thanks and Happy New Year!!! indiestorygeek.com/story/10059 #CanLit

And congrats to @bgordonauthor.bsky.social for Dissatisfied Me: West Coast Larry also being on @jamiesonwolf.bsky.social ‘s Best Books of 2025 list! #BookSky #AmReading #CanLit #BookReview 2/2

New year. Same Larry. Morally grey. Questionable choices. No personal growth promised. If that speaks to you, vote Larry Johnstone from West Coast Larry for Best Morally Grey Character at the Indie Verse Awards. #IndieFiction #AmWriting Voting ends Dec 31 👉 indiestorygeek.com/story/10059

My 2025 hightlights, Day One: Launched @dinsdalepress.bsky.social with @bgordonauthor.bsky.social ! And yeah, I baked a cake to celebrate. HAVE YOU MET ME??? 😉 #IndieAuthor

Please consider supporting this Canadian author! Larry would vote, but might find that too much effort !

Larry believes he is the most interesting person in any room, including empty ones, & has been nominated for Best Morally Gray Character in the 2025 Indie Ink Awards. Pls vote until Dec 31. Larry would vote for himself, but he’s busy accepting this honor in spirit. indiestorygeek.com/story/10059

Would you consider paying YouTube their monthly fee if they stripped out not only commercials, but also AI generated content?

Hit or a miss? youtu.be/p2i1h9wQGnw?... #movies #dc #superhero

Is there a band who’d offer to play your backyard party free, and you’d refuse to go?? #music

I long for 90-minute movies. Everything’s three hours long now and still finds time for 45 minutes of people staring meaningfully into the distance. Riveting! #dissatisfied #movies

Please consider nominating…Larry would LOVE the attention!

A carton (little less than a kilo) of PC brand coffee is now $25. At what point do I quit drinking the stuff? #coffee

Who remembers the hours we invested in this?

I’ve been getting back into crosswords of late. Do you have a favourite game or puzzle for your tablet? #puzzles

I’ve suffered following the Miami Dolphins since the late 70s. Am I the only one that does this to myself? #nfl

What’s wrong with me…I have yet to watch a hockey game yet this season? Am I alone? #nhl

Starting to read Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney #books

Listened to Rush’s new drummer, Anika Nilles. She is VERY talented, especially with odd timings and syncopations. Should be a fun tour next year #music #rush

There is rumour in certain circles that the rapture is coming tomorrow. Consider buying my book before it happens!

How much bureaucracy do you deal with in your day to day life?

Debate I am hearing in the doctor’s office about an NFL QB arrested for dog fighting many years ago. Pro: He’s a great guy (clearly a football fan) Con: No he’s not, he’s morally corrupt At least my time waiting will go by fast

It's been so long since I wrote anything on social media, that I really don't know what to say!

In rock history on August 3rd...Sir Paul started Wings, Def Leppard launched Hysteria, Hello, I Love You by the Doors became their 2nd and final #1 single. And guess what? The ROLLING STONES released this jingle for Rice Krispies in 1964. #music #history #trivia www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGKV...

Looks like they are close to selling out! Sale now at 20% off!

Hey, lovers of speculative fiction and supporters of Canadian indie presses, would you please consider this Kickstarter? I love Su Sokol’s books and am looking forward to reading Rich Larson’s book too! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...

Who doesn't love a sale? 15% off at Amazon now! Be the one to sell out the low stock available! (Local indie bookstores have it on their shelves, too) #CanLit #Ottawa #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IndieAuthor www.amazon.ca/dp/199008684...

It’s a great name for a company. Photo taken mar my pharmacy. #ottawa #plumbing

Who is going to the Touch a Truck family event in #Ottawa this weekend. Is it worthwhile?

Fun fact! @bgordonauthor.bsky.social has completed the first draft of his steampunk fantasy, A Clockwork Spider, so we had to have First Draft Cake! At Dinsdale Press, we firmly believe in celebrating all the wins… with dessert. 😇 How do you celebrate first drafts, #AuthorSky? #SFF

Hey folks...want to get in on a deal? My first book is on sale for Amazon Prime Days...act now while supplies last! #indie #books #canadian www.amazon.ca/Dissatisfied...

How are your 2025 goals going? Mine? #dissatisfied

Guess what??? @bgordonauthor.bsky.social and I are starting our own indie press. And our first release will be in the fall of 2025! Could you kindly give @dinsdalepress.bsky.social a follow! There might be helpful tips and maybe shenanigans! #WriteSky #CanLit

Sometimes you have to leap onto a new adventure! That’s what @bgordonauthor.bsky.social and @caitgauthor.bsky.social decided to do by starting their own press. Stay tuned for news about our upcoming books and events! #BookSky

My promotion manager, doing her thing! books2read.com/DM-WestCoast...

The @ottawasmallpress.bsky.social book fair is happening this Saturday, June 21! I’ll be at the Renaissance Press table with @mouthygurl.bsky.social and @bgordonauthor.bsky.social (that guy who was at my wedding but still won’t leave my house)! Stop by! We’re a friendly bunch! #BookSky #Ottawa

Awesome event with some awesome people! Hope to see you there!! #ottawa #canlit #indieauthors

June 1 and I had to put the heating on...#Canada #weather