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a man wearing a mask is getting a vaccine from a nurse at cvs pharmacy

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 1d

Flip the bird to RFK Jr and get your flu and Covid shots. I did. #vaccines #vaccinations #health

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New historical fiction: The Stowaway's Secret released

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 2d

A week on from the launch of the The Stowaway's Secret and the book is doing great! People are really interested in the story of teenage stowaway Bet Lindstrom. Check it out on your Kindle. #historicalfiction 📚⌛ #booksky #newreleases jgfollansbee.com/2025/10/01/h...

Explore new historical fiction: The Stowaway's Secret. Enjoy Lisbet Lindstrom's adventures in this inspiring YA novel.

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fry from futurama is making a funny face with his eyes closed

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 3d

I'm building a new website to support one of my book series. With all the changes to Google search, i.e., AI summary, I'm having doubts whether a rebuild is worth it. Seems small sites are losing visibility by the day. 🤷‍♂️ #writingcommunity #SEO #websites

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 4d

I am completely sportsed out. #seattle #mariners #seahawks #sounders

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 5d

Listened to the Mariners/Tigers game last night on radio. Watching tonight’s game on TV. Completely different experiences. Radio is much more dependent on the imagination. #ALDS

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 6d

Captain Ralph Erskine “Matt” Peasley is expecting you tonight. #caturday

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 7d

New release news! The Stowaway's Secret is now available on your favorite ebook platform, not just Kindle. Read about Bet Lindstrom's sailing adventure via Kobo, Smashwords, and Apple Books, among others. Check it out! books2read.com/u/baO2pa #historicalfiction ⌛📚 #booksky #ebooks

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 8d

Struggling a bit with how to use #Pinterest to promote my fantasy books. I've posted the covers, but I'm not sure how to stand out against the deluge of AI images. Could use some advice. #writingcommunity #promotion

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a woman in a red dress is holding a microphone and saying " you get a book "

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 9d

Gotta say it again! The Stowaway’s Secret is released! #historicalfiction 📚⏳ #newreleases #kindle Check it out on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Stowaways-Se...

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Amazon.com: The Stowaway's Secret eBook : Follansbee, J.G.: Kindle Store

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 9d

Release day! The Stowaway's Secret is now available for Kindle, Kobo, and all ebook platforms. Read how young teen Lisbet Lindstrom stows away aboard a fishing boat to save her father's reputation. #historicalfiction #newreleases #kindle Print edition out soon! www.amazon.com/Stowaways-Se...

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 10d

One more day! My YA historical fiction The Stowaway's Secret releases Wednesday! The cast of characters: Lisbet "Bet" Lindstrom, a plucky 13-year-old stowaway, Tom Haugen, captain of the fishing schooner J.M. Carson, and Caldwell, the scarred 2nd mate. #historicalfiction ⌛📚 #newreleases #writing

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 11d

Just three days until the release of The Stowaway's Secret! Bet Lindstrom is one of my favorite characters. She's not afraid of a challenge, including a voyage to Alaska! Preorders still available. #historicalfiction 📚⌛ #booksky #writingcommunity

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 12d

The Unlikely Spy, Daniel Silva

The Blue Max (1966) ⭐ 7.1 | Action, Drama, Romance

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 12d

My movie matinee this weekend is The Blue Max, a 1966 World War I epic. Was blown away that the studio spent $250K ($2.5 mil in 2025) to build 9 warplanes for the film, some of which are still flying. Could that be done today? #screenwriting #movies #aviation www.imdb.com/title/tt0060...

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 14d

😆 I should never write and schedule blog posts while under the influence of cough medicine. I accidentally published a post meant for next week, and it was distributed to my entire network. Thank God for the #delete key. #writingcommunity #dumbmoves

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a man with long hair and a beard has his hands on his head and the word healthier is written below him

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 14d

Been flat on my back with bronchitis this week. My brain wants to write, but my body says hell, no. But I'm on the mend, counting the days to my next release. Are you keeping well? #writing #writingcommunity #health

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 16d

Just one week left! Bet Lindstrom’s story is full of courage and heart as she sails from Seattle to the Bering Sea during the Great Depression. The Stowaway’s Secret arrives 10/1. #historicalfiction #newrelease ⏳📚 #booksky

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 17d

I’m a doctor, not a grammarian. Bones 😉

a man in a star trek uniform is talking to another man in a yellow shirt

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 17d

Is AI killing the em dash? If so, how will I write Star Trek TOS fan fiction with Capt. Kirk's machine gun voice? How will I—split—his dialog into two——or three—phrases—per—line? #startrek #writing #fanfic

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a man talking to another man with the words gimme gimme quick dopamine i need i need i need

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 18d

Does anyone else start a writing session just to get that dopamine hit at the end? #writingcommunity #writing

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a man in a plaid shirt is laying in bed with a tray of food and a cup of coffee .

J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 19d

Came down with either a head cold or severe allergy attack. Now doped up on anti-histamines. Why don't we ever see our favorite literary characters sick in bed? Is this a superpower of some kind? #writingcommunity #MAHA #literature

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J.G. Follansbee @jgfollansbee.com · 20d

I created a display of my books at my wife’s #Seattle #Airbnb. Each book has a bookmark with a QR code to a #Square page for purchase. Hoping the guests cycling in will be inspired to buy! #writingcommunity

Selfie of J.G. Follansbee with a display of his books for sale at his wife’s Seattle Airbnb.

A display of author J.G. Follansbee’s books for sale at his wife’s Seattle Airbnb