J W Sproul - Fantasy Author
@jwsproul.bsky.social
Author of Goulinn. Monster Hunter. Sometimes streamer. Annoying husband of amazing wife @HiSS-Graphics
Twitch.tv/johnny_whoa
Currently:
Publishing Goulinn V1
Drafting Goulinn V2
Reading J.V. Hilliard's The Last Keeper
Twitch.tv/johnny_whoa
Currently:
Publishing Goulinn V1
Drafting Goulinn V2
Reading J.V. Hilliard's The Last Keeper
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It’s that time of year again! I’m offering a pretty stellar deal on Snout’s books and your chance to get a custom commission from me! I’m going to be a loudmouth about this for the next 3 weeks and I’m not sorry!
December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It’s that time of year again! I’m offering a pretty stellar deal on Snout’s books and your chance to get a custom commission from me! I’m going to be a loudmouth about this for the next 3 weeks and I’m not sorry!
I'm now convinced that writing gremlins exist. In the dead of night they grab your manuscript and mess with the formatting or throw in some typos.
It's why despite my editors giving it several passes and me giving it dozens I JUST FOUND ANOTHER TYPO IN MY BOOK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
#booksky
It's why despite my editors giving it several passes and me giving it dozens I JUST FOUND ANOTHER TYPO IN MY BOOK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
#booksky
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November 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I'm now convinced that writing gremlins exist. In the dead of night they grab your manuscript and mess with the formatting or throw in some typos.
It's why despite my editors giving it several passes and me giving it dozens I JUST FOUND ANOTHER TYPO IN MY BOOK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
#booksky
It's why despite my editors giving it several passes and me giving it dozens I JUST FOUND ANOTHER TYPO IN MY BOOK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
#booksky
Post something random or you'll have an awful December.
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Post something random or you'll have an awful December.
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Strong winds last night ripped my greenhouse OUT OF THE GROUND and turned it on its head. WOW.
I feel like I should be more upset, but most of our plants had already died anyway and at least it didn't poke out a neighbor's window or anything. But yikes!
I feel like I should be more upset, but most of our plants had already died anyway and at least it didn't poke out a neighbor's window or anything. But yikes!
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Strong winds last night ripped my greenhouse OUT OF THE GROUND and turned it on its head. WOW.
I feel like I should be more upset, but most of our plants had already died anyway and at least it didn't poke out a neighbor's window or anything. But yikes!
I feel like I should be more upset, but most of our plants had already died anyway and at least it didn't poke out a neighbor's window or anything. But yikes!
Just me trying to get a straight answer out of Amazon customer support. Who are telling me that the last person I talked to at Amazon customer support just straight up lied to me. While that person told me the person before them straight up lied to me.
IT'S ALL LIES ALL THE WAY DOWN, HUH
IT'S ALL LIES ALL THE WAY DOWN, HUH
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November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Just me trying to get a straight answer out of Amazon customer support. Who are telling me that the last person I talked to at Amazon customer support just straight up lied to me. While that person told me the person before them straight up lied to me.
IT'S ALL LIES ALL THE WAY DOWN, HUH
IT'S ALL LIES ALL THE WAY DOWN, HUH
I hate that it seems like a more financially responsible decision to just kill myself over opting into any kind of US healthcare policy or insurance plan.
Oh, but the rest of the world must be SO jealous of our wonderful care, right? Fuck this country.
Oh, but the rest of the world must be SO jealous of our wonderful care, right? Fuck this country.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I hate that it seems like a more financially responsible decision to just kill myself over opting into any kind of US healthcare policy or insurance plan.
Oh, but the rest of the world must be SO jealous of our wonderful care, right? Fuck this country.
Oh, but the rest of the world must be SO jealous of our wonderful care, right? Fuck this country.
Celebrating my 11th anniversary with @hiss-graphics.bsky.social in the most romantic way possible!
...We're mailing out Christmas presents and getting a car inspection.
Look, it's gotta be done and we have the day off! But at least we're spending it together!
...We're mailing out Christmas presents and getting a car inspection.
Look, it's gotta be done and we have the day off! But at least we're spending it together!
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Celebrating my 11th anniversary with @hiss-graphics.bsky.social in the most romantic way possible!
...We're mailing out Christmas presents and getting a car inspection.
Look, it's gotta be done and we have the day off! But at least we're spending it together!
...We're mailing out Christmas presents and getting a car inspection.
Look, it's gotta be done and we have the day off! But at least we're spending it together!
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Cartoon: Vlad Jokes :)
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Cartoon: Vlad Jokes :)
Me, going to sleep every Friday: Work week's over! I'm gonna do some writing tomorrow!
Me, every Saturday: *24 hour tension headache*
How many books would I have finished by now if my body wasn't betraying me at every pass?
Me, every Saturday: *24 hour tension headache*
How many books would I have finished by now if my body wasn't betraying me at every pass?
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November 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Me, going to sleep every Friday: Work week's over! I'm gonna do some writing tomorrow!
Me, every Saturday: *24 hour tension headache*
How many books would I have finished by now if my body wasn't betraying me at every pass?
Me, every Saturday: *24 hour tension headache*
How many books would I have finished by now if my body wasn't betraying me at every pass?
One of the weirdest reasons I can't wait to finish publishing my book is because there are a few videos that I want to make and I don't want to make them until the book is in print.
The videos have absolutely nothing to do with the book. I'm just weird about stuff sometimes.
The videos have absolutely nothing to do with the book. I'm just weird about stuff sometimes.
November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
One of the weirdest reasons I can't wait to finish publishing my book is because there are a few videos that I want to make and I don't want to make them until the book is in print.
The videos have absolutely nothing to do with the book. I'm just weird about stuff sometimes.
The videos have absolutely nothing to do with the book. I'm just weird about stuff sometimes.
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Meet Artist and Author, my two personas who frequently show up on my author Instagram account.
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Meet Artist and Author, my two personas who frequently show up on my author Instagram account.
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
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All hell shall break loose if anyone but Artist makes Author cry...
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
All hell shall break loose if anyone but Artist makes Author cry...
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
#authorvsartist #digitalart #hssproulauthor
What are you reading this weekend? WRONG! The answer is now @hiss-graphics.bsky.social 's new book, Steamy Magic! Now that it's out in paperback, hardcover and ebook, you have no excuse. Go enjoy a steamy magical office romance / enemies-to-lovers tale! #booksky #romantasy
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Amazon.com: Steamy Magic: Vol. 1 - The Gilded Streets: 9798271807534: Sproul, H. S.: Books
Amazon.com: Steamy Magic: Vol. 1 - The Gilded Streets: 9798271807534: Sproul, H. S.: Books
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November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
What are you reading this weekend? WRONG! The answer is now @hiss-graphics.bsky.social 's new book, Steamy Magic! Now that it's out in paperback, hardcover and ebook, you have no excuse. Go enjoy a steamy magical office romance / enemies-to-lovers tale! #booksky #romantasy
a.co/d/7yxiOpD
a.co/d/7yxiOpD
Who do I have to kill to make sure I never see AI slop again? Is it me? I'll do it. I'll kill me. It sounds like a fair trade.
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Who do I have to kill to make sure I never see AI slop again? Is it me? I'll do it. I'll kill me. It sounds like a fair trade.
IT'S FINALLY HERE! Go check out my wife's amazing (and SPICY) romantasy book! #booksky #romantasy
Zon kept giving me a hard time, but no one saw the uno reverse card named "The Hubby"...🔥
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
IT'S FINALLY HERE! Go check out my wife's amazing (and SPICY) romantasy book! #booksky #romantasy
Man, don't hurt your back. It messes up everything. You'd think I'd have finished adapting to it 15+ years after getting hurt, but NOPE.
Who needs to sleep, anyway?
Who needs to sleep, anyway?
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Man, don't hurt your back. It messes up everything. You'd think I'd have finished adapting to it 15+ years after getting hurt, but NOPE.
Who needs to sleep, anyway?
Who needs to sleep, anyway?
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
I keep seeing mods for MonHun that are like "auto dodge/block when hit" or "infinite consumables and buffs" and I feel like you've completely missed the spirit of the game if this is what you're using.
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I keep seeing mods for MonHun that are like "auto dodge/block when hit" or "infinite consumables and buffs" and I feel like you've completely missed the spirit of the game if this is what you're using.
If you learn nothing else today, learn from @hiss-graphics.bsky.social about how to plan!
She published her first book through Kindle DIrect and gave herself an entire month of extra time in case there were any problems. Shocking no one, Amazon is a problem! Good thing she planned for this!
She published her first book through Kindle DIrect and gave herself an entire month of extra time in case there were any problems. Shocking no one, Amazon is a problem! Good thing she planned for this!
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you learn nothing else today, learn from @hiss-graphics.bsky.social about how to plan!
She published her first book through Kindle DIrect and gave herself an entire month of extra time in case there were any problems. Shocking no one, Amazon is a problem! Good thing she planned for this!
She published her first book through Kindle DIrect and gave herself an entire month of extra time in case there were any problems. Shocking no one, Amazon is a problem! Good thing she planned for this!
Writing referrals is such a WEIRD thing. I referred a new author to my editor and I felt like I was a spambot the entire time.
I read your work! You need help. Can I connect you with someone who can help?
Bleh. Feels bad. I tried to make it as human as I could but, BLEH. Hope it helps, though.
I read your work! You need help. Can I connect you with someone who can help?
Bleh. Feels bad. I tried to make it as human as I could but, BLEH. Hope it helps, though.
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Writing referrals is such a WEIRD thing. I referred a new author to my editor and I felt like I was a spambot the entire time.
I read your work! You need help. Can I connect you with someone who can help?
Bleh. Feels bad. I tried to make it as human as I could but, BLEH. Hope it helps, though.
I read your work! You need help. Can I connect you with someone who can help?
Bleh. Feels bad. I tried to make it as human as I could but, BLEH. Hope it helps, though.
So insanely proud of my wife for publishing her first book! The hardcovers are beautiful (and you can get them here hint hint nudge nudge knife knife) a.co/d/bhvBnBP
#booksky #romantasy
Papersbacks currently unavailable. We don't know why. We're bugging Amazon to fix it.
#booksky #romantasy
Papersbacks currently unavailable. We don't know why. We're bugging Amazon to fix it.
November 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
So insanely proud of my wife for publishing her first book! The hardcovers are beautiful (and you can get them here hint hint nudge nudge knife knife) a.co/d/bhvBnBP
#booksky #romantasy
Papersbacks currently unavailable. We don't know why. We're bugging Amazon to fix it.
#booksky #romantasy
Papersbacks currently unavailable. We don't know why. We're bugging Amazon to fix it.
Met with my editor today!
Publisher is being slow and unclear on plans, so we're going to get a list of referrals and start bothering other publishers on Friday.
You'd think I'd be bummed, but honestly I'm just happy to start moving forward again!
Publisher is being slow and unclear on plans, so we're going to get a list of referrals and start bothering other publishers on Friday.
You'd think I'd be bummed, but honestly I'm just happy to start moving forward again!
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Met with my editor today!
Publisher is being slow and unclear on plans, so we're going to get a list of referrals and start bothering other publishers on Friday.
You'd think I'd be bummed, but honestly I'm just happy to start moving forward again!
Publisher is being slow and unclear on plans, so we're going to get a list of referrals and start bothering other publishers on Friday.
You'd think I'd be bummed, but honestly I'm just happy to start moving forward again!
I wanna talk about my book. I have a meeting with my editor tomorrow though so I have to be patient :C
Buuuuuut no one can stop me from leaking the unused cover WIPs!
I still really love these 2 concepts! Might revisit these someday... #booksky #fantasy
(WIPs by @hiss-graphics.bsky.social )
Buuuuuut no one can stop me from leaking the unused cover WIPs!
I still really love these 2 concepts! Might revisit these someday... #booksky #fantasy
(WIPs by @hiss-graphics.bsky.social )
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I wanna talk about my book. I have a meeting with my editor tomorrow though so I have to be patient :C
Buuuuuut no one can stop me from leaking the unused cover WIPs!
I still really love these 2 concepts! Might revisit these someday... #booksky #fantasy
(WIPs by @hiss-graphics.bsky.social )
Buuuuuut no one can stop me from leaking the unused cover WIPs!
I still really love these 2 concepts! Might revisit these someday... #booksky #fantasy
(WIPs by @hiss-graphics.bsky.social )