TIL that after King Midas’ golden curse was removed by washing his hands in a river, he became a hippy. He followed Pan, lived off the land, wove flowers into his hair, and even attended a music festival.

I’d love to connect with writers/readers. Here's a quick intro so you know what you’ll get. I’m a nice guy with a penchant for the silly. I also like deep/inspiring thoughts. I will self publish my 1st novel this year (Historical Fic.) I have a Sweet Bride. ♥️ I promote writers and diversity.

I like suicide jokes. This is my blog about how they helped me through the hardest time in my life and how they influenced my first book. jflawrence.com/post/my-favo...

I made this with the help of a bunch of authors. It was a fun hobby project. Here's the high(er) resolution pdf: drive.google.com/file/d/1fwCF...

As an author, I love this! youtube.com/shorts/ky0YO...

My review of August for the People by @vfaubrey.bsky.social. a.co/d/dwKkkuC #Indie #Book #PostApocalyptic #SciFi #Fantasy

As promised, here is my blog on #scams that target #authors. If it helps even one person, I have done my job. I am disgusted by the people perpetuating these. Stay safe out there. jflawrence.com/post/indie-p...

As promised, here is my blog on #scams that target #authors. If it helps even one person, I have done my job. I am disgusted by the people perpetuating these. Stay safe out there. jflawrence.com/post/indie-p...

Hi all. I'm writing a blog post about scams aimed at authors. If it can help even one person, my job is done. If you are willing to share a story, sentiment, warning, or anything else, feel free to post it here or DM me anonymously. (I am not open to discussing anything else via DM.)

First Question of the Day Did you get anything really good for Xmas? Me: I got a carving knife and meat fork. It's the first time in years my F'd-up hand didn't hurt after slicing prime rib. (Oh, and I also got prime rib. 😀)

Wishing everyone peace and happiness. We all need some. Merry Christmas. (Frankenstein's Cookie - 2024)

An important safety message for the holidays: 🤪🤣🎅😂

First Question of the Day Eggnog. Smash or pass? Me: I would smash, but can't because of a diet. Oh well.

@mlbphd.bsky.social I added you to my Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack 2. If you know of any other sci-fi authors who should be on the list, please let me know. Thanks. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

Seeing other authors succeed always helps me feel like I can achieve my goals. Their wins remind I can excel even if, - The right words won't come, - I fall behind my "schedule," - Life gets in the way of writing, - Sales slump, or - Health hinders my progress. I can succeed.

I have two main vices: 1. Letting my dog onto the bed. 2. Writing.

Happy winter solstice from Colorado. I hope your evening was/is/will be as spectacular as mine.

I forgot to post last night's sunset here. I was grateful to be the passenger because it gave me time to enjoy it.

First Question of the Day Do you send emails/texts to yourself with notes or reminders?

The horizon blazes in whispers— orange flames, pink embers, soft against the chill of dawn. Bare trees, their skeletons etched in onyx, reach like quiet sentinels, holding the sky’s fleeting promise. Above Boulder, the morning unfolds, a masterpiece of stillness, its allure spoken in silence.

Added. And, great to meet you. My request: Please pay it forward by let me know if you find other Sci-Fi authors who should be on the list. All ships rise. Sci-Fi Author Starter Pack #1: go.bsky.app/4D7Fd72 Sci-Fi Author Starter Pack #2: go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

First Question of the Day Can you fall asleep in any old bed like me, or are you picky like I used to be?

@ringles.bsky.social I added you to the sci-fi authors starter pack.

@dmorrison819.bsky.social I added you to the Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack. Please let me know if there are any other sci-fi authors who I should add. Thank you. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

@aoconnorauthor.bsky.social - I added you to my second Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack. If you know of anyone else who should be on this list, please let me know. Thanks! go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

I'd love to get feedback on the trailer I created for my book, METAL. Suggestions and critique, please. www.amazon.com/Audible-Meta...

@aleonard82.bsky.social I added you to my Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack. If there are any other sci-fi authors who should be on this list, please let me know. Thank you. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

@daniripleywrites.bsky.social, I added you to my Sci-Fi Author Starter Pack. If you know of other sci-fi authors who should be on this list, please let me know. Thanks. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

@pedroiniguez.bsky.social I added you to my Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack. If you know of any other authors who should be on the list, please let me know. Starter Pack 1: go.bsky.app/4D7Fd72 Starter Pack 2: go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

Fellow authors: I've considered making video trailers for my novels. Do you find that they help stir up business? If so, did you make them yourself or have someone else make them for you. (No DMs from video artists, please. Thank you.)

@hsgilchrist.bsky.social, I added you to my Sci-Fi Author Starter Pack. If you know of other sci-fi authors who should be on this list, please let me know. Thanks. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

The hard life

@johannsen.us I just added you to my Sci-Fi Authors Starter Pack. Please let me know if there you know anyone else who should be included. Thanks. go.bsky.app/2rCTME7

How much do you hate going to the doctor? Me? Not at all. I’ve been so many times it no longer bugs me. (At doctors office now). I mean, if I'm in more than my usual pain, it bothers me, but it would bother me at home too.

"Invisible illness" in a nutshell: I felt great, so I went for a walk. I made it 2 blocks. Now my legs barely work. The neighbors saw me at my best. They don't see the aftermath. Millions are chronically ill but don't look it. Please, no sympathy. I have an amazing life.

I update my Sci-Fi Author Starter Packs with some more wonderful authors. If you know of any other sci-fi authors who should be on the list, please let me know. Several Recently Authors Added: @frankie32720615.bsky.social @marthawells.com @leverhart.bsky.social @davidjgriffin.bsky.social

After a lot of playing with art, lots of drawing, redrawing, shifting, and fiddling, I have a working set of covers for the trilogy I'm writing.

Absolutely true!

This Christmas, give an indie author a cherished gift for free. Please review our books. They only take a few minutes. Even a five-word review helps.

Finally! An answer to the age-old question.

I love this graphic!

Can you tell when I turned off advertising because Pre-black Friday and Cyber Monday ad costs jump up.

For Americans: Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for all of you. For Everyone Else: I am still grateful for you. Have a wonderful day!

For any authors considering self-publishing, I wrote a lot about what I've learned. If it helps even in a small way, I've done my job. www.jflawrence.com/blog/categor... #authors #selfpublishing #indie

Good morning from Colorado. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Looking for my amazing #WritingCommunity people! I'm new here, so I'd love to see friends from the other place and meet lots of wonderful new people. 🥺 Say hi if you like words in story form, love to laugh, enjoy thinking and interacting, or just want to hang out. #Booksky 📚 #authors ✍️ #scifi 👽 🚀

Kitty batting at a pen:

This is an anecdotal and weak observation, but I think I get very few ratings & reviews from Kindle Unlimited pages read compared to actual purchases. Does anyone else see this trend? Or is it just me? 1/3