JLC
@jlcivi.com
Visitor from a parallel social app with an alternate timeline. I write novels featuring music & time travel. https://linktr.ee/JLCivi
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Day 7: excerpt with “love”
A handwritten inscription from the paperback (left by a character in a different paperback)
Day 7: excerpt with “love”
A handwritten inscription from the paperback (left by a character in a different paperback)
February 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Day 7: excerpt with “love”
A handwritten inscription from the paperback (left by a character in a different paperback)
Day 7: excerpt with “love”
A handwritten inscription from the paperback (left by a character in a different paperback)
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Day 3: Standalone or series?
Both!
Local Boy Done Gone & Timely Persuasion are designed as read-in-any-order standalones in a sequel/prequel/timequel sort of way.
There’s a third in progress in the same vein, with each order giving a slightly different experience.
Day 3: Standalone or series?
Both!
Local Boy Done Gone & Timely Persuasion are designed as read-in-any-order standalones in a sequel/prequel/timequel sort of way.
There’s a third in progress in the same vein, with each order giving a slightly different experience.
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Day 3: Standalone or series?
Both!
Local Boy Done Gone & Timely Persuasion are designed as read-in-any-order standalones in a sequel/prequel/timequel sort of way.
There’s a third in progress in the same vein, with each order giving a slightly different experience.
Day 3: Standalone or series?
Both!
Local Boy Done Gone & Timely Persuasion are designed as read-in-any-order standalones in a sequel/prequel/timequel sort of way.
There’s a third in progress in the same vein, with each order giving a slightly different experience.
#TimeTravelAuthors
Day 27: medical care
Her doctor’s office was testing one of those newfangled ultrasound machines and offered a snapshot. The sonogram wasn’t clear enough to identify gender, but clearly indicated companionship. A reservation for two in the womb.
Day 27: medical care
Her doctor’s office was testing one of those newfangled ultrasound machines and offered a snapshot. The sonogram wasn’t clear enough to identify gender, but clearly indicated companionship. A reservation for two in the womb.
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Day 27: medical care
Her doctor’s office was testing one of those newfangled ultrasound machines and offered a snapshot. The sonogram wasn’t clear enough to identify gender, but clearly indicated companionship. A reservation for two in the womb.
Day 27: medical care
Her doctor’s office was testing one of those newfangled ultrasound machines and offered a snapshot. The sonogram wasn’t clear enough to identify gender, but clearly indicated companionship. A reservation for two in the womb.
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Day 21: count
“If you’re going to see Paul McCartney play, count me in!” The Beatles hadn’t toured since 1966 and hadn’t played live since the secret rooftop show back in January. I couldn’t pass this up.
“No, stupid. How can we see him if he’s already dead?”
Day 21: count
“If you’re going to see Paul McCartney play, count me in!” The Beatles hadn’t toured since 1966 and hadn’t played live since the secret rooftop show back in January. I couldn’t pass this up.
“No, stupid. How can we see him if he’s already dead?”
January 22, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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Day 21: count
“If you’re going to see Paul McCartney play, count me in!” The Beatles hadn’t toured since 1966 and hadn’t played live since the secret rooftop show back in January. I couldn’t pass this up.
“No, stupid. How can we see him if he’s already dead?”
Day 21: count
“If you’re going to see Paul McCartney play, count me in!” The Beatles hadn’t toured since 1966 and hadn’t played live since the secret rooftop show back in January. I couldn’t pass this up.
“No, stupid. How can we see him if he’s already dead?”
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Day 17: work
We played a new love song with a fishing metaphor the Nelsons were working on called “Waste My Daze.”
(the “new” love song is a stolen 1970s folky rendition of this…)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hOIs...
Day 17: work
We played a new love song with a fishing metaphor the Nelsons were working on called “Waste My Daze.”
(the “new” love song is a stolen 1970s folky rendition of this…)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hOIs...
January 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Day 17: work
We played a new love song with a fishing metaphor the Nelsons were working on called “Waste My Daze.”
(the “new” love song is a stolen 1970s folky rendition of this…)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hOIs...
Day 17: work
We played a new love song with a fishing metaphor the Nelsons were working on called “Waste My Daze.”
(the “new” love song is a stolen 1970s folky rendition of this…)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hOIs...
Snuck out the 5th & 6th juror flashback short stories from my ongoing serialized DUTY CALLS novel this week!
Starring a donut maker & a locksmith whose tales kinda/sorta/maybe cross, along with the usual overlapping DC locales and JLC wordplay nonsense. Enjoy!
books2read.com/b/donuts
Starring a donut maker & a locksmith whose tales kinda/sorta/maybe cross, along with the usual overlapping DC locales and JLC wordplay nonsense. Enjoy!
books2read.com/b/donuts
January 14, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Snuck out the 5th & 6th juror flashback short stories from my ongoing serialized DUTY CALLS novel this week!
Starring a donut maker & a locksmith whose tales kinda/sorta/maybe cross, along with the usual overlapping DC locales and JLC wordplay nonsense. Enjoy!
books2read.com/b/donuts
Starring a donut maker & a locksmith whose tales kinda/sorta/maybe cross, along with the usual overlapping DC locales and JLC wordplay nonsense. Enjoy!
books2read.com/b/donuts
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Day 11: Tropes
My faves are meeting/avoiding a past self & do-overs of the same scenes in new timelines.
Day 11: Tropes
My faves are meeting/avoiding a past self & do-overs of the same scenes in new timelines.
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Day 11: Tropes
My faves are meeting/avoiding a past self & do-overs of the same scenes in new timelines.
Day 11: Tropes
My faves are meeting/avoiding a past self & do-overs of the same scenes in new timelines.
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 7
(I have a cheeky habit of not naming characters and lean into the mystique here…)
I’d never heard of the guy, but being a good assistant I offered an introductory handshake. “Pleased to meet you. I’m—”
“No names,” the redhead whose name I didn’t know interrupted.
(I have a cheeky habit of not naming characters and lean into the mystique here…)
I’d never heard of the guy, but being a good assistant I offered an introductory handshake. “Pleased to meet you. I’m—”
“No names,” the redhead whose name I didn’t know interrupted.
January 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 7
(I have a cheeky habit of not naming characters and lean into the mystique here…)
I’d never heard of the guy, but being a good assistant I offered an introductory handshake. “Pleased to meet you. I’m—”
“No names,” the redhead whose name I didn’t know interrupted.
(I have a cheeky habit of not naming characters and lean into the mystique here…)
I’d never heard of the guy, but being a good assistant I offered an introductory handshake. “Pleased to meet you. I’m—”
“No names,” the redhead whose name I didn’t know interrupted.
Did my 2021 novel L EXTREME predict (or inspire) #ConformityGate ? Stranger things have happened…
“C reached for the L, and this time Benji let him take it. He turned the card upside down…”
(I don’t believe in coincidences. Not anymore.)
“C reached for the L, and this time Benji let him take it. He turned the card upside down…”
(I don’t believe in coincidences. Not anymore.)
January 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Did my 2021 novel L EXTREME predict (or inspire) #ConformityGate ? Stranger things have happened…
“C reached for the L, and this time Benji let him take it. He turned the card upside down…”
(I don’t believe in coincidences. Not anymore.)
“C reached for the L, and this time Benji let him take it. He turned the card upside down…”
(I don’t believe in coincidences. Not anymore.)
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Day 3: deal
When Local Gal added a speedily finger picked solo it got transcendental, and her lyric about the king of hearts was like dealing off the bottom of the deck—it couldn’t possibly be this good if you weren’t cheating.
(She’s covering “Love Buzz” ala Nirvana in 1969)
Day 3: deal
When Local Gal added a speedily finger picked solo it got transcendental, and her lyric about the king of hearts was like dealing off the bottom of the deck—it couldn’t possibly be this good if you weren’t cheating.
(She’s covering “Love Buzz” ala Nirvana in 1969)
January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Day 3: deal
When Local Gal added a speedily finger picked solo it got transcendental, and her lyric about the king of hearts was like dealing off the bottom of the deck—it couldn’t possibly be this good if you weren’t cheating.
(She’s covering “Love Buzz” ala Nirvana in 1969)
Day 3: deal
When Local Gal added a speedily finger picked solo it got transcendental, and her lyric about the king of hearts was like dealing off the bottom of the deck—it couldn’t possibly be this good if you weren’t cheating.
(She’s covering “Love Buzz” ala Nirvana in 1969)
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Day 27: gift
That free wheel threw a wrench in our baby naming plans. Only book I’d read as much as Timely Persuasion was the masculine half of the alphabetical set of suggestions my mother sent as a not so subtle wedding gift.
Day 27: gift
That free wheel threw a wrench in our baby naming plans. Only book I’d read as much as Timely Persuasion was the masculine half of the alphabetical set of suggestions my mother sent as a not so subtle wedding gift.
December 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Day 27: gift
That free wheel threw a wrench in our baby naming plans. Only book I’d read as much as Timely Persuasion was the masculine half of the alphabetical set of suggestions my mother sent as a not so subtle wedding gift.
Day 27: gift
That free wheel threw a wrench in our baby naming plans. Only book I’d read as much as Timely Persuasion was the masculine half of the alphabetical set of suggestions my mother sent as a not so subtle wedding gift.
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(watching cartoons in 1970)
Fred & Velma found Daphne in a secret room—but she was bait and it was a trap! Scooby & Shaggy accidentally set them free, then accidentally tricked the non-ghost into being captured using a train, some firecrackers and a skateboard. Mystery solved!
(watching cartoons in 1970)
Fred & Velma found Daphne in a secret room—but she was bait and it was a trap! Scooby & Shaggy accidentally set them free, then accidentally tricked the non-ghost into being captured using a train, some firecrackers and a skateboard. Mystery solved!
December 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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(watching cartoons in 1970)
Fred & Velma found Daphne in a secret room—but she was bait and it was a trap! Scooby & Shaggy accidentally set them free, then accidentally tricked the non-ghost into being captured using a train, some firecrackers and a skateboard. Mystery solved!
(watching cartoons in 1970)
Fred & Velma found Daphne in a secret room—but she was bait and it was a trap! Scooby & Shaggy accidentally set them free, then accidentally tricked the non-ghost into being captured using a train, some firecrackers and a skateboard. Mystery solved!
These 3 will make my #5albums25 list, with about 10 others in contention for the last 2 slots.
Stick — Jim Bob
Thank the Lord…It’s the Pink Stones — The Pink Stones
Last Missouri Exit — Case Oats
Stick — Jim Bob
Thank the Lord…It’s the Pink Stones — The Pink Stones
Last Missouri Exit — Case Oats
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
These 3 will make my #5albums25 list, with about 10 others in contention for the last 2 slots.
Stick — Jim Bob
Thank the Lord…It’s the Pink Stones — The Pink Stones
Last Missouri Exit — Case Oats
Stick — Jim Bob
Thank the Lord…It’s the Pink Stones — The Pink Stones
Last Missouri Exit — Case Oats
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Day 13: far
Charm will only get you so far, but when the revolving door of time travelers keeps spinning you’d best hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
Day 13: far
Charm will only get you so far, but when the revolving door of time travelers keeps spinning you’d best hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Day 13: far
Charm will only get you so far, but when the revolving door of time travelers keeps spinning you’d best hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
Day 13: far
Charm will only get you so far, but when the revolving door of time travelers keeps spinning you’d best hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
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Day 5: fantasies
Local Boy’s fantasy is getting married and having two kids as another time traveler (and a thinly veiled “novel” from the future) predict — but he’s so worried he’ll screw up the timeline it’s kind of a nightmare.
Day 5: fantasies
Local Boy’s fantasy is getting married and having two kids as another time traveler (and a thinly veiled “novel” from the future) predict — but he’s so worried he’ll screw up the timeline it’s kind of a nightmare.
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Day 5: fantasies
Local Boy’s fantasy is getting married and having two kids as another time traveler (and a thinly veiled “novel” from the future) predict — but he’s so worried he’ll screw up the timeline it’s kind of a nightmare.
Day 5: fantasies
Local Boy’s fantasy is getting married and having two kids as another time traveler (and a thinly veiled “novel” from the future) predict — but he’s so worried he’ll screw up the timeline it’s kind of a nightmare.
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Day 17: Reading
One character reads (and writes a chapter long critique of) the other novel in the read-in-any-order sequel/prequel/timequel series given to him by his older self and heavily annotated by another time traveler.
(Sounds complex—and sorta is—but sorta works…)
Day 17: Reading
One character reads (and writes a chapter long critique of) the other novel in the read-in-any-order sequel/prequel/timequel series given to him by his older self and heavily annotated by another time traveler.
(Sounds complex—and sorta is—but sorta works…)
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Day 17: Reading
One character reads (and writes a chapter long critique of) the other novel in the read-in-any-order sequel/prequel/timequel series given to him by his older self and heavily annotated by another time traveler.
(Sounds complex—and sorta is—but sorta works…)
Day 17: Reading
One character reads (and writes a chapter long critique of) the other novel in the read-in-any-order sequel/prequel/timequel series given to him by his older self and heavily annotated by another time traveler.
(Sounds complex—and sorta is—but sorta works…)
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Day 11
Time travel happens via your mind, and in this song your mind flies…
(Fitting for 11/11, aka “Won One” day!)
Day 11
Time travel happens via your mind, and in this song your mind flies…
(Fitting for 11/11, aka “Won One” day!)
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Day 11
Time travel happens via your mind, and in this song your mind flies…
(Fitting for 11/11, aka “Won One” day!)
Day 11
Time travel happens via your mind, and in this song your mind flies…
(Fitting for 11/11, aka “Won One” day!)
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Day 7: Sports
There’s a reference to the 1969 World Series being tied at a game apiece (“Won One”) to passively establish the date, but I’m most proud of invoking a sports analogy to avoid writing a love scene.
Day 7: Sports
There’s a reference to the 1969 World Series being tied at a game apiece (“Won One”) to passively establish the date, but I’m most proud of invoking a sports analogy to avoid writing a love scene.
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Day 7: Sports
There’s a reference to the 1969 World Series being tied at a game apiece (“Won One”) to passively establish the date, but I’m most proud of invoking a sports analogy to avoid writing a love scene.
Day 7: Sports
There’s a reference to the 1969 World Series being tied at a game apiece (“Won One”) to passively establish the date, but I’m most proud of invoking a sports analogy to avoid writing a love scene.
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Day 5: “meal”
I wanted to casually check if that list was still stuck between the cushions of the rear seats, but I didn’t want to get my mustardy hotdog fingers all over everything. As a well mannered gentleman I intended to finish my meal before seeking my next clue.
Day 5: “meal”
I wanted to casually check if that list was still stuck between the cushions of the rear seats, but I didn’t want to get my mustardy hotdog fingers all over everything. As a well mannered gentleman I intended to finish my meal before seeking my next clue.
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Day 5: “meal”
I wanted to casually check if that list was still stuck between the cushions of the rear seats, but I didn’t want to get my mustardy hotdog fingers all over everything. As a well mannered gentleman I intended to finish my meal before seeking my next clue.
Day 5: “meal”
I wanted to casually check if that list was still stuck between the cushions of the rear seats, but I didn’t want to get my mustardy hotdog fingers all over everything. As a well mannered gentleman I intended to finish my meal before seeking my next clue.
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 25
Excerpt with “back”
“He removed a blank back page from the DJ’s numbered request list and jotted down a list of costumes.”
One listed costume is a redheaded woman dressed as Benji Hughes. It’s from a different book, but has time travel.
(I’m not that redhead…or am I?)
Excerpt with “back”
“He removed a blank back page from the DJ’s numbered request list and jotted down a list of costumes.”
One listed costume is a redheaded woman dressed as Benji Hughes. It’s from a different book, but has time travel.
(I’m not that redhead…or am I?)
October 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 25
Excerpt with “back”
“He removed a blank back page from the DJ’s numbered request list and jotted down a list of costumes.”
One listed costume is a redheaded woman dressed as Benji Hughes. It’s from a different book, but has time travel.
(I’m not that redhead…or am I?)
Excerpt with “back”
“He removed a blank back page from the DJ’s numbered request list and jotted down a list of costumes.”
One listed costume is a redheaded woman dressed as Benji Hughes. It’s from a different book, but has time travel.
(I’m not that redhead…or am I?)
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 23
I get annoyed by other so-called time travelers messing up my master plan, but consider them more annoyances than enemies. My only enemy is time itself.
I get annoyed by other so-called time travelers messing up my master plan, but consider them more annoyances than enemies. My only enemy is time itself.
October 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 23
I get annoyed by other so-called time travelers messing up my master plan, but consider them more annoyances than enemies. My only enemy is time itself.
I get annoyed by other so-called time travelers messing up my master plan, but consider them more annoyances than enemies. My only enemy is time itself.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 21
As a time traveler I’m always rewriting someone’s story. The problem is how much I respect the written word, which makes me careful to rewrite history without rewriting the existing books. Keeping changes off the page is hard work. Cause & effect are relative terms.
As a time traveler I’m always rewriting someone’s story. The problem is how much I respect the written word, which makes me careful to rewrite history without rewriting the existing books. Keeping changes off the page is hard work. Cause & effect are relative terms.
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#TimeTravelAuthors Day 21
As a time traveler I’m always rewriting someone’s story. The problem is how much I respect the written word, which makes me careful to rewrite history without rewriting the existing books. Keeping changes off the page is hard work. Cause & effect are relative terms.
As a time traveler I’m always rewriting someone’s story. The problem is how much I respect the written word, which makes me careful to rewrite history without rewriting the existing books. Keeping changes off the page is hard work. Cause & effect are relative terms.
October 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM