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JustPlainDan 🇨🇦
@justplaindan.croutch.ca
IT by day, freelance writer by night, husband and father always. Golf fanatic, watcher of F1. Proud Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Of all the form rejections THE BLACKSMITH'S REBELLION has (there are quite a few now), this one from
Julie Crisp was the most authentic and encouraging one yet. As disappointing as this rejection was, I'm left feeling energized. #amquerying
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Sometimes, when it seems everything is going wrong, it's nice to stand in awe of God’s creation beauty. These Malagasy sunsets bring me such peace.
September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Looking back through my email history at that one time, in 2011, an agency campaigning for a senator at the time offered to help me illegally vote.
September 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#amwriting friends, this person uses Grok to generate her chapter feedback. Unless you're okay with your unpublished work getting fed into a Gen AI and paying someone to do it, you'll want to avoid working with this person. (Verified by prompting Grok myself, ugh)
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This was in my @LinkedIn feed today. Firstly, I’m Canadian, so no. Secondly, ICE is a dangerous organization driven by ignorance, hate, and fear, so heck no. Blocked and reported.
August 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
(and we do have nice eggs here.)
August 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For the auto enthusiasts out there, here are some of the quirky knock-offs that come in through the import lot here in Madagascar. First a “Karry” cleverly disguised as a Ford, not an F-150 raptor but a Foron Timberlamd V7, and whatever SUV number three is…
August 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, a high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s friend as their pawn. #questpit #q #a #f
August 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Making our own vanilla extract with some fresh vanilla beans we brought from Madagascar. This room smells all kinds of heavenly.
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn. #bluepit📖 #q #a #f #amquerying
July 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
One of the things I missed about being home is BBQ’ing. While my pellet grill is still in use by my brother-in-law, I got to prepare some pork side ribs today for my extended in-law family. The results were praised, and the sauce/rub was sugar-free. #bbq
July 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
While I don't have character art, this cover mock-up I created (no AI) summarizes The Blacksmith’s Rebellion, a high fantasy epic, quite well.

On that note, these #BluePitHype moodboards and character art are incredible! The talent in this community is awe-inspiring.
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It felt wonderful to get out on the course with my kids and a friend. I've missed this time with my kids on the course, and the conversations you have walking along the holes. I rarely get this much quality time with my teens, and my heart is full. (and so is my score card. Woof)
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
New phone background. Burning tree trimmings is a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
July 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I love the eggs here at my in-laws. Green eggs and ham, anyone?
July 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
What a way to spend the #CanadaDay long weekend. Clear skies, beautiful water, time with family. This is what rest and relaxation looks like.
June 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Canada is a beautiful country. I love being home.
June 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I'm just a writer, standing in front of agents, asking them to fall in love with my epic high fantasy story. #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
June 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I interrupt your doom scrolling with a salamander who just wonders if you’re okay.
June 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I see your meerkat and raise you a lemur.
June 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Which one would you prefer? #diningout #pizza
June 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
An updated #agentsguide for THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn.
June 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Just me and the ship. Ask me how you can support us (and Mercy Ships Canada) over the next year.
May 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Monaco has a special parking spot for cars that DNF. #formula1 (image source: @f1tv.bsky.social)
May 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Yeah, today was some kind of special.
May 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM