This week is #thanksgiving so let’s start with an aptly themed #Visualtypo

Had a great chat over at Goindienow about writing sports in our stories. Read a bit of the story and enjoyed the lively discussion with Lily Luchesi, Patrick Sangimino, Bryan Tann, Bob McGough with our host Sean Hillman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhXE...

i’ve learned PLENTY from video games. How about you? open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

It's curious how much gat keeping platforms do to keep your information and your posts from reaching your audience unless you bend over backwards and worship the algorithmic altar. Truly think peak Internet was about seven or eight years ago. things worked and people could connect.

The fun continues on Substack and today it’s about 10 life lessons I’ve learned from video games. Let me know what lessons I missed and game on! #gamer #videogames #videogame open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

A #visualTypo worthy of a Monday. #mondays #zeus #drseuss

Threads is curious, you try to get traction on some things, then drop a bullshit thread about a passing comment in a convo and then that blows up lol. Wish the same would happen for some book promo, but we all know you have to pay to play.

Get to know @anaisbelieve.bsky.social , good friend and one of my favorite poets ever. Not indie poet. Poet in general, any category.

It’s always good to do a book event and I wanted to reshare this recap from my presentation of Penumbra at El Book Stop in Santurce. If you’re looking for books to gift during the holidays, remember that shopping local is now more important than ever. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

Today’s Substack is all about our attitude when facing challenges. Life is what it is and sometimes you get dealt a rough hand. Still, I know people who face countless challenges yet always have a good attitude and get things done. #mindset open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

It’s Monday so have some silly to start off the week with today’s honest Visual Typo.

Hollow Knight Silksong is a work of art. It is also a game that is not easy. If you want a good challenge, deep lore, and a game that will consistently test you and push you as a gamer, then dive in. Full review on GoIndieNow freshbutteredpopcorn.blogspot.com/2025/11/hksi...

I've been asked if I use AI to generate my content. Clearly they didn’t read the name of my Substack. The intention is to tap more into you, what makes you and your work authentic, and what can’t be generated derivatively. So, no. I don’t use AI for anything I write. jdestradawriter.substack.com

Today's post on Substack is all about getting out of your head enough to get past a block or challenging scene. As writers, we sometimes resort to some pretty weird options, but if it works, that's what matters. jdestradawriter.substack.com/p/acting-out...

Un resumen de lo que he hecho este año en español con la comunidad literaria en PR. #librosdepuertorico #libros #escritores jdestradawriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/el-c...

Even though #Halloween is behind us, one more #VisualTypo to send off the season, because why not?

Read the full recap of my event last weekend at Casa Norberto. Thanks to everyone who showed up, bought a book, gave a hug, shared a post, and supported. Huge thanks to the Captain for moderating and to Letras Distribucion for helping me get the gig. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

Is it an odd flex to wear Captain Crunch socks when you visit the #chiropractor? Either way, #SockItToMe #captaincrunch #cereal

A #SkyThought for this week. Here’s to being there for others especially during these times. #kindness #empathy #support

Today’s Substack talks about revisiting emotions and experiences to capture something authentic on the page. Sometimes we need to dig deep to capture authentic feelings and it’s something I often do in my writing. #writing #organiccreativity #creativity jdestradawriter.substack.com/p/revisiting...

Few platforms are as asinine as Facebook, particularly with my author page. It's like the goal is to avoid, minimize, and hinder usability.

A Halloween Visual Typo because why not? I’ll be talking about these quirky little visuals and how they can help you tap into your own slice of Organic Creativity over on Substack next month.

It's curious to sort the muck of your head as you organize your coming projects see where you are with a couple, and realize that with others, it's like hey, a couple of pushes and you're done lol. I'll share the total tally of projects soon. It's not a logical number by any means :D

Some people take themselves too seriously. Don’t think I’lm ever run into that problem. youtu.be/Ty_cS11paX4?...

When it comes to being productive, both Pressure and Peace can bring out the best in you to get things done. Curiously, you can bring a little of each to the other even when motivation is non existent or the world is a fire drill. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

When it comes to being productive, both Pressure and Peace can bring out the best in you to get things done. Curiously, you can bring a little of each to the other even when motivation is non existent or the world is a fire drill. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

Talking Things Out. A piece on my Substack talking about the power of conversation and connection in these data and AI obsessed times. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

El algoritmo no me domina. Escribo lo que quiera y si es en español y no lo ve nadie, pues, cosas que pasan. :)

Today’s Substack is about the power of talking things out with another human. Some of the greatest solutions in work, writing, and life, have come from talking things out. Link in bio and stories. #substack #talking #connection #organiccreativity jdestradawriter.substack.com/p/talking-th...

If you see this, post a vampire that isn’t Dracula.

Ladies of Horror Flash Project - #Horror #author Elaine Pascale #LoH #fiction spreadingthewritersword.com/2025/10/22/l...

I FINALLY wrote my birthday post. What a crazy year so far. jdestradawriter.blogspot.com/2025/10/i-ca...

Today we talk about writer’s block on my substack. There are many reasons a block can happen, and putting a name on it and why it happens is often the first step. Free to read in case you need some Organic Creativity. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

It’s amazing what distance does to perception. Sometimes you need to get close up. Other times you need to get far away. And life is often about adjusting to see better.

I'm 57 and still get a kick out of trying to catch leaves as they fall!

Tomorrow’s free post on Substack is about getting things done with pressure and peace. We can excel in one or both, though we can also bring a bit of each to whatever moment we’re living. Subscribe for free or paid today so you don’t miss out any of the goodness. #substack #pressure #underpressure

Confession of a writer #41: It's curious to see how often people who are kind of hacks have traction or look to have traction while people who are super talented struggle. I know it's all about perception but some people do seem to have an easier time than they should, but that may be down to optics

Here's a recap of my first book event in years at El Book Stop Santurce, with Patrick Oneill. Thanks to the people who came by, picked up a copy, and hung out. Big cheers. jdestradawriter.substack.com/p/talking-bo...

I have to say that playing Hollow Knight: Silk Song has been as rewarding an experience as the first game. It's such an amazing sequel and the more I explore the more stuff I keep finding. Challenging as it gets though extremely rewarding.

To quote Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" New post on my Organic Creativity Substack. open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

Practicing empathy will never mean you’ll get any back.

Confession of a writer #40: I always review as a reader and I am always honest, regardless of who I'm reviewing. I was once asked why I've give any rating for a book and I'm like, that's my score and I stick by my opinion for X or Y and. Giving a disingenuous review does no one any favors.

Let’s try that skyThought again :)

a birthday #Skythought , because why not? ©JD Estrada 2025 #SKyThoughts #poem #poetry #birthday

You can't spell Kool Aid without AI. #funWithAI #AI

I’ve seen the flashiest bartender serve a barely drinkable cocktail and I’ve seen a person who barely registers a pulse serve mixologist perfection. Don’t confuse quality for showboating. Sidenote: I know plenty of friendly bartenders who rock at their job and those are my favorite type.

New Substack Post tomorrow about music, because why not? Want some Organic Creativity? Then click that link substack.com/@jdestradawr...

Kid Icarus

Confession of a writer #39: Everyone will have steps and tips of things you HAVE To do or SHOULD be doing if you want to be successful, but what works for someone need not work for you. I'm done forcing things. If it's fun and doesn't feel like a chore, I'll do it. Otherwise, skip.

A #skythought about sunsets and daydreams. #poetry #poem #sunset #sun