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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 6m

I consider myself incredibly lucky to to have the inimitable @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social not just as a mentor but a great friend, too. Catching up on a little light reading, thanks to @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social, my fav #SanDiego bookstore. Thanks Kelly Ann(I think? 😱) for your help! #BookSky

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 5d

Sadly, my space doggo story was not accepted for the 'Pod. So I submitted my more classic SF story "A Drop of Rain" instead. We'll see if they like that one better. #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #BookSky #AmSubmitting

Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 5d

Don't have my official schedule yet, but I'll be a panelist/instructor at @ltuesymposium.bsky.social in Feb 2026! Woohoo! Come see me and all the other cool peeps. 😎😱😁 #MasterClass signup info to come soon. #AmAuthoring #IndieAuthor #BookSky

Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 9d

My buddy #ClakeRowenson has his debut novel coming out this month! Check out the launch party on the 25th. #LitRPG #BookSky #IndieAuthor

Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 15d

A great 5⭐ review of my first book, END, by #ReadersChoice! #BookSky #TheDyingoftheLight #AmWriting #IndieAuthor www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Readers Choice 's review of End (The Dying of the Light, #1)

5/5: Jason Kristopher’s The Dying of the Light: End is a sharp, character-driven novel that masterfully weaves realism, emotion, and tension. Kristopher crafts his characters with such care that reade...

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 18d

So here's a thing that happened... @escapepod.org is one of my fav podcasts, and it's about time I submitted a story. And "The Gurt Dug of New Bannockburn" is my best to date, so let's go! #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #BookSky #Shorts #FingersCrossed

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 21d

Two recent featured author interviews are up! Here's the first, from #UncagedMagazine: online.fliphtml5.com/blsto/diad/. Happy to be sharing the cover with my good friend #MarkLeslie, too!

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 22d

Going to be chatting with akaRadioRed and a couple other cool peeps today!

Check out the LIVE show on your favorite platform:

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · 27d

Just saw #Hozier in concert for the first time and holy 💩does that #IrishFella put on one whale of a show! The lads from #Amble are now my new favorite band, too. Even got to meet Oisin! Blew me away tonight boys. #GreatMusic Soooo good!

Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Sep 20

Quick reminder: Every month, I send out a free newsletter (Example from Aug 2025: bit.ly/3IxjLyb). News about upcoming publications, tips (writing and not) & personal reflections on the last month. Signing up = free short story! #AmWriting #Newsletter #indieauthor #booksky

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Join Adrastos and Maya in their epic reign over an ancient island, facing the twilight of their civilization. Together, they craft a legacy, a message echoing through time's corridors of mystery, for ...

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Sep 19

ICYMI, this duo is one of the best for chill, upbeat vibes that you can just listen to for HOURS while working, studying, etc. Don't sleep on #FlavourTrip. #Chill #House #GreatMusic #GreatPeople

Soft Rooftop House Music Mix - Chillout Afterwork Lounge Set | Relaxing Sunset Dinner Playlist

YouTube video by Flavour Trip

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Sep 15

Out today, my newest short story: "Wild-Sky Dancers," a prequel to the upcoming "When Iron Wakes" sci-fantasy. Happy to be included with a BUNCH of other great authors in this amazing gryphon anthology! Paperback and ebook available. #amwriting #indieauthor #booksky books2read.com/talons

Available now at your favorite digital store!

Talons and Tails by Carol Hightshoe, J.T. Evans, Josanne Burke, Melissa McShane, H.T. Ashmead, Sam J. Goldben, C. J. Anaya, Roger Alix-Gaudreau, J. R. Handley, Jena Rey, Jana S. Brown, Letia Michelle ...

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 27

What a great cover! Perfect for my Juilliard-trained pianist. Camille would love it & I can't wait to sign it in Feb in Colorado Springs. The massive book sale/signing is open to the public, so come to the #CheyenneMountainResort and get your copies! More info soon. #IndieAuthor #BookSky #AmWriting

WordFire Inc & WordFire Press

COVER REVEAL! Monument, Colorado WordFire Press is proud to share the cover art for our upcoming anthology, Requiem: Tales of the Undead, edited by Lisa Mangum with Wendy Christiansen. The book...

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reup: One thing many are missing abt Social Security whistleblower complaint is this: DOGE--including Big Balls, who has ties to criminal hackers--put ALL American Social Security data on an insecure AWS site AFTER SCOTUS GOPers intervened and let them do that.

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Amid Hunt for Crime in DC, Whistleblower Implicates Ed "Big Balls" Coristine and John Roberts - emptywheel

John Roberts and his Republican colleagues have granted a kid with ties to criminal hackers, Ed "Big Balls" Coristine, live access to every American's Social Security data.

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 27

Finally reading SUPERFANS by @patflynn.bsky.social, learning how to connect better with my fans. All about being authentically YOU, so good to know I've been making smart choices this far. Good stuff! #SPI #superfans #booksky #indieauthor

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 22

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.

As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some seriously on point comments here.

Also, a cool gaming rig.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 14

FINALLY got to see #FantasticFour today and it lived up to the name. Just a great movie all around. Way to bring it back, @marvelstudios.bsky.social! #HappyFan #FF4 #MovieSky #Comics

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 11

New post up on Patreon and newsletter just went out today summarizing the craziness of the last month or so. SO MANY WINS! Thrilled and excited for what comes next. #IndieAuthor #BookSky #AmWriting #OpalKingdomPress #WordFirePress

HELL YES! Major Publishing News + Gryphons Return | Jason Kristopher

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thrilled to share that my 20th short story—a #WhenIronWakes prequel called "Wild-Sky Dancers"—has been accepted into the TALONS AND TAILS griffin anthology coming next month from Opal Kingdom Press! 🥳🎉 Can't wait for y'all to read some backstory on this world. #AmWriting #Elwys #BookSky #IndieAuthor

Temporary cover of the short story anthology TALONS AND TAILS

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy to have an article about #writingburnout in The Relatable Voice Magazine! "The Seven-Year Gryphon: What My Fantasy Novel Taught Me About Creative Patience" is free at this link. If you've ever struggled with burnout (and who hasn't?) it's worth a read. #IndieAuthor #BookSky #AmWriting

The Relatable Voice Magazine | PDF to Flipbook

Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Jul 29

Honored to speak to the #ApexWriters group tonight, humbly following (sort of) in the footsteps of the inimitable #DavidFarland. Make sure to check out this amazing group and up your #writing game! #AmWriting #BookSky #IndieAuthors

Apex Writers Group – The World's Most Innovative Writers Group

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Jul 28

#DontSleep on #PacificDrive from @ironwood.bsky.social & @kepler-interactive.bsky.social! Not just a great game (says the 40+ yr gamer), but the soundtrack is #BANGING. 2 complete albums of alt-rock/edm/house music that's all fantastic. LOVE this game/music! #IndieGames #GreatMusic #DontMissIt

Save 50% on Pacific Drive on Steam

Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon, and drive like h...

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Jul 26

Actually, make that TWO podcasts! I talked last week with @paholder.bsky.social too, and he was so funny and fun to chat with. I'm honored to have been on the show of such an accomplished broadcaster! #AmTalking #BookSky #IndieAuthor

#0832: Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher; & Andrew Fazekas - The Stuph File

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Jason Kristopher @jasonkristopher.bsky.social · Jul 26

Got interview by the most excellent Alan R Warren and Joe Goldberg on @nbcnews.com "House of Mystery"! So much fun to talk to these guys. #AmPodcasting #IndieAuthor #BookSky #HopeLives

Jason Kristopher - The Dying of the Light Series | House of Mystery Radio on NBC

#70 - 25 Alan R Warren & Joe Goldberg

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