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John Hornor Jacobs @johnhornor.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is not a gigantic tour but it is MINE and I’m very excited to be visiting these places in support of THE NIGHT THAT FINDS US ALL. Especially stoked to be chatting with @cshumble.bsky.social who is a great dude in addition to being one of the most talented young writers coming up in the world!

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tis true.

John Hornor Jacobs @johnhornor.bsky.social · Aug 31

I had a wonderful time chatting with these two incredible Arkansan authors! We sold books! We lived! We laughed! We, dare I say, loved!

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Aug 31

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Aug 31

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Aug 8

On August 31st, one of my favorite places turns 30, and I’ve been invited to be part of the celebration.

2006 Jeff, browsing the thriller aisle, is in shock.

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · Jun 26

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now!

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Cope Field by T. L. Simpson

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · May 5

This is a work of art.

Last day of high school 1992.

I call it:

“Steak Fingers with Brown Gravy”

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 25

Happy Book Birthday!

Maria Dong (AVIARY coming 04.2026 from Severn House) @mariadongwrites.bsky.social · Mar 25

Happy release day to PSYCHOPOMP!

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You can purchase this psychological sci fi suspense about mental health, corporate greed, debt prisoners, and really bad relationships (by a 2x Best American SFF writer) wherever books are sold!

Psychopomp

"Maria Dong's Psychopomp is science fiction at its best, exploring questions large and small about how we structure our society, extract resources from nature, and survive as individuals." —Yume Kitas...

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 25

This Saturday if you're in the Tulsa area!

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 22

“A billionaire stole my book to teach a machine to replace me” wasn’t on my publishing bingo card.

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 7

Im old enough to remember when U2 gave us all a free album. I’m also old enough to not know how to get rid of it.

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 7

I’m off work today and have been writing. How nice to do this during the usual workday. Lots of words put down and lots of bacon eaten.

Air fryer bacon is **chef’s kiss** just be aware of the cleanup!

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Mar 6

In the late 90s when I decided to start writing, I didn’t have a computer, a word processor, or a typewriter. I wrote everything out by hand. Everything. I found one of my old notebooks today. Takes me back.

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Somto Ihezue @somtoihezue.bsky.social · Feb 22

DON’T STOP!

Authors: [Signified by an incoming train]

General state of the world: [Signified by a school bus coming onto a train track]

Authors; Buy My Book: [Signified by the train hitting the school bus off the train track]

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 19

Hard to believe I've been a published author for a year. Happy Paperback Day to Kill Call! #Booksky

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 15

Have I ever mentioned my love for libraries? Yes. Yes I have. @oklibs.bsky.social @btpubservices.bsky.social www.oklibs.org/page/HighSch...

2026 High School Sequoyah Masterlist - Oklahoma Library Association

Students in grades 9 through 12 must read or listen to 3 or more titles to vote.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 13

Not going to lie. This kind of made my day.

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Maria Dong (AVIARY coming 04.2026 from Severn House) @mariadongwrites.bsky.social · Jan 29

Just got word that review copies of PSYCHOPOMP are live on booksirens! booksirens.com/book/QI1F7TR

Psychopomp by Maria Dong - Review Copy | BookSirens

Join the review team for Psychopomp. Read it for free before the rest of the world does. Share your honest review. Discover hundreds of other books in your favorite genres.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 8

The thing I dislike most about querying is that it zaps my energy for writing. #Booksky

I just want to write. That's what I love.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 5

We have one near me. It’s fantastic.

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Rookh offers the best Italian Indian Fusion food in Bryant, AR. Order your favorite Chicken Burger, Spaghetti Pasta, and Mango mutka online through our website or app for takeout or delivery.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 3

Ever once in a while I wonder if those two people in Escape (The Piña Colada Song) are still together.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 2

But maybe this helped someone. A lot of y'all already know this stuff, but at one time, I sure didn’t. Writing can be lonely sometimes--especially when you get a rejection or, even worse, silence.

#WritersCommunity

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 2

If I don't get an agent, you know what I'm gong to do? Keep writing. Because that's what writers do.

At heart I'm an introvert and saying all this made me feel like I just did a lap around my block naked. I'd much rather write than query or market or post on social media.

#Writers

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 2

My book is a post-apocalyptic YA thriller. It's blend genres but it's about loving your family and doing whatever you have to do to keep them safe.

I've had 3 request so far and 12 rejections. That's the best starting ratio I've had in 4 tries. Doesn't mean I'll get signed by an agent.

#Books

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · Feb 2

You might ask. Why are you trying to get an agent Jeff if you already have a publisher?

Because I want a partner in my writing life. One that "gets" my work. I really want to work with CamCat again. I hope very much I will be able too. Having an agent won't change that.

#Amwriting

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