Paula Johanson
@paulajohanson.bsky.social
she/they, new books at https://doublejoybooks.com
read more about my new books - go to https://books2read.com/paulaj and click on any cover image :)
I wrote a book on earthquakes - during an earthquake!
read more about my new books - go to https://books2read.com/paulaj and click on any cover image :)
I wrote a book on earthquakes - during an earthquake!
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Paula Johanson
@paulajohanson.bsky.social
· Mar 10
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My books, where to find them, how to support me
my new books books2read.com/paulaj
my backlist paulajohanson.blogspot.com
my friend Celu Amberstone's books books2read.com/amberstone
Buy my books & review them on the vendor's website
Ask a public library to get my books, then take 'em out
Thanks!
my new books books2read.com/paulaj
my backlist paulajohanson.blogspot.com
my friend Celu Amberstone's books books2read.com/amberstone
Buy my books & review them on the vendor's website
Ask a public library to get my books, then take 'em out
Thanks!
Reposted by Paula Johanson
Some tears for you all.
![Comic. Panels up to the 10-year point are grayed out. New panels since the Ten Years comic, which chronicles the first ten years of PERSON 1's journey with cancer: (1) [two people in bed] PERSON 1 (woman): One more chapter? PERSON 2 (man): Don’t we both have to get up early? PERSON 1: Nnnnnggggh PERSON 2: Sure, good point. (2) [many people wearing masks, walking while looking at graphs on their phones] (3) [birds landing on people] PERSON 2 in beanie and scarf: Hah! They like *my* seeds best. PERSON 1 in scarf holding phone with a bird sitting on it: Wait, how do I take a picture of this one? (4) [two people rowing boats with tree landscape] (5) [Person 1 carries overflowing stack of things to Person 2 in bed] PERSON 1: I brought you honey lemon tea, more pillows, a cinnamon roll, Tylenol, another blanket, a– PERSON 2: It was just Appendicitis, I’m really– PERSON 1: *It is my turn to take care of you and I am going to do it right!* (6) [Two people in car] (7) [still in car) PERSON 1: Oh my god. PERSON 2: Oh my god. (8) [car driving] PERSON 1: Pull over! PERSON 2: I am! (9) [both people get out of car] (10) [Large colored panel of aurora borealis over water with both people looking on] (11) [Person 1 sits against tree while Person 2 lies on the ground] PERSON 1: Fifteen years. No sign of the cancer. (12) I *am* having some weird symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. I think I’m losing my close-up vision. PERSON 2: Yeah. Me too. (13) PERSON 2: I think we’re getting old. (14) PERSON 1: I guess that’s okay. PERSON 2: It’s all I wanted.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihwhjblp5lyiwp63ouar7ocfea7evmckytoeo7rkfuoo4gw5rnrra@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Some tears for you all.
Oi! @franzanth.bsky.social, have you seen this?
"A YouTuber dropped his camera to the bottom of the ocean and recorded a deep-sea animal that no one has been able to identify."
petapixel.com/2025/11/25/y....
petapixel.com/2025/11/25/y....
YouTuber Drops Camera in Ocean and Films an Unknown Deep-Sea Species
'So what species is this one? The answer is we have no idea.'
petapixel.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Oi! @franzanth.bsky.social, have you seen this?
Reposted by Paula Johanson
If something expands to the point that it ruptures and makes a noise audible at any kind of distance, you get to say it exploded. I studied to be an engineer, and I know my explosions.
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
If something expands to the point that it ruptures and makes a noise audible at any kind of distance, you get to say it exploded. I studied to be an engineer, and I know my explosions.
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Hey, thank you for sharing this and all the stories - it means a lot to me right now because my husband lost his job a few months ago and money is *tight*.
So many people are enjoying this that I think I should drop @cryptidchicken.bsky.social’s tip jar and also let everyone know they have SO MANY MORE stories and they are all just as good!!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Hey, thank you for sharing this and all the stories - it means a lot to me right now because my husband lost his job a few months ago and money is *tight*.
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You know, I'm not sure I ever really read the Pond Rules at our local nature preserve all that closely before
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
You know, I'm not sure I ever really read the Pond Rules at our local nature preserve all that closely before
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Neo-Liberalism has been a disaster leading to Giant Monopolies like we've never seen before!
Cory Doctorow explains the consequences of 40+ years of Neo-Liberal policies and deregulation of competition law.
Cory Doctorow explains the consequences of 40+ years of Neo-Liberal policies and deregulation of competition law.
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Neo-Liberalism has been a disaster leading to Giant Monopolies like we've never seen before!
Cory Doctorow explains the consequences of 40+ years of Neo-Liberal policies and deregulation of competition law.
Cory Doctorow explains the consequences of 40+ years of Neo-Liberal policies and deregulation of competition law.
Getting a new bike home can be a challenge!
I picked up mine, rode a few km to a friend's place, later rode 50 km home on the Galloping Goose trail nearly all the way. Lovely introduction to my recumbent trike! Bike trails are better than dodging trucks.
I picked up mine, rode a few km to a friend's place, later rode 50 km home on the Galloping Goose trail nearly all the way. Lovely introduction to my recumbent trike! Bike trails are better than dodging trucks.
It's getting past the airport the day before Thanksgiving that's giving me a case of the don'ts. I'm picking up a bike in San Mateo, probably on Wednesday.
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Getting a new bike home can be a challenge!
I picked up mine, rode a few km to a friend's place, later rode 50 km home on the Galloping Goose trail nearly all the way. Lovely introduction to my recumbent trike! Bike trails are better than dodging trucks.
I picked up mine, rode a few km to a friend's place, later rode 50 km home on the Galloping Goose trail nearly all the way. Lovely introduction to my recumbent trike! Bike trails are better than dodging trucks.
Here's a quote from Celu Amberstone's novel Reawakening Memory, fifth in her Tales of Tasimu series.
Need a gift for a fan of fantasy series with real-world elements? Get the complete series for #EBookGifts at books2read.com/amberstone
Need a gift for a fan of fantasy series with real-world elements? Get the complete series for #EBookGifts at books2read.com/amberstone
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Here's a quote from Celu Amberstone's novel Reawakening Memory, fifth in her Tales of Tasimu series.
Need a gift for a fan of fantasy series with real-world elements? Get the complete series for #EBookGifts at books2read.com/amberstone
Need a gift for a fan of fantasy series with real-world elements? Get the complete series for #EBookGifts at books2read.com/amberstone
Remember to look for not only authors for #EBookGifts but their publishers! A press like @tychebooks.bsky.social has many voices. Their website is like wandering in a neighbourhood bookstore.
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Remember to look for not only authors for #EBookGifts but their publishers! A press like @tychebooks.bsky.social has many voices. Their website is like wandering in a neighbourhood bookstore.
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Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
Celebrating the complete series Tales of Tasimu by Celu Amberstone for #EBookGifts!
Thrilling adventures in history and the natural world, at times dark, but with the strength of friends and family love.
Find all 6 books and more by Celu at kashallan.blogspot.com and books2read.com/amberstone
Thrilling adventures in history and the natural world, at times dark, but with the strength of friends and family love.
Find all 6 books and more by Celu at kashallan.blogspot.com and books2read.com/amberstone
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Celebrating the complete series Tales of Tasimu by Celu Amberstone for #EBookGifts!
Thrilling adventures in history and the natural world, at times dark, but with the strength of friends and family love.
Find all 6 books and more by Celu at kashallan.blogspot.com and books2read.com/amberstone
Thrilling adventures in history and the natural world, at times dark, but with the strength of friends and family love.
Find all 6 books and more by Celu at kashallan.blogspot.com and books2read.com/amberstone
What a great theme for a #BikeBus special ride! Sounds like it was a fun day with this big peloton of kids riding together on quiet road, with costumes and some decorations.
On one strange morning, 180 kids rode into the Upside Down. A ride filled with adventure, joy and friendship. #BikeBus #StrangerThings #Netflixpartner @netflix.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
What a great theme for a #BikeBus special ride! Sounds like it was a fun day with this big peloton of kids riding together on quiet road, with costumes and some decorations.
I've always found @cycling2asylum.bsky.social's books read like real life through a science fiction paradigm.
Must be the #bicycles!
Go to xyr profile page and read reviews, interviews & more. These are great books (and thoughtful, too) to recommend for #EBookGifts.
Must be the #bicycles!
Go to xyr profile page and read reviews, interviews & more. These are great books (and thoughtful, too) to recommend for #EBookGifts.
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I've always found @cycling2asylum.bsky.social's books read like real life through a science fiction paradigm.
Must be the #bicycles!
Go to xyr profile page and read reviews, interviews & more. These are great books (and thoughtful, too) to recommend for #EBookGifts.
Must be the #bicycles!
Go to xyr profile page and read reviews, interviews & more. These are great books (and thoughtful, too) to recommend for #EBookGifts.
It's #EBookGifts day! Some writer friends are posting on various social media platforms about how our ebooks make great gifts for the holiday season.
You can find my new books at www.doublejoybooks.com where there are nonfiction books, slice-of-life stories, and fiction. Choices!
You can find my new books at www.doublejoybooks.com where there are nonfiction books, slice-of-life stories, and fiction. Choices!
Doublejoy Books
Doublejoy Books -- the eclectic publisher of various works of Canadian literature
www.doublejoybooks.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It's #EBookGifts day! Some writer friends are posting on various social media platforms about how our ebooks make great gifts for the holiday season.
You can find my new books at www.doublejoybooks.com where there are nonfiction books, slice-of-life stories, and fiction. Choices!
You can find my new books at www.doublejoybooks.com where there are nonfiction books, slice-of-life stories, and fiction. Choices!
These kits were soooo cool. One kid in my class had one. And a chemistry set the size of checked luggage. He made so many explosions in his room, the ceiling was spackled with...um.
These days, kids have to learn about lanthanides and actinides on the street. This wasn't always true.
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 AM
These kits were soooo cool. One kid in my class had one. And a chemistry set the size of checked luggage. He made so many explosions in his room, the ceiling was spackled with...um.
On #ShamelessPromoFriday let's all oooh & ahh at Celu Amberstone's series Tales of Tasimu.
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
On #ShamelessPromoFriday let's all oooh & ahh at Celu Amberstone's series Tales of Tasimu.
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
On #ShamelessPromoFriday I am shamelessly promoting my Slice of Life series.
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
On #ShamelessPromoFriday I am shamelessly promoting my Slice of Life series.
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
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We are greatly saddened to learn of Jean-Louis Trudel's passing. What a staggering loss for our community. Our sincere condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues.
Jean-louis Trudel nous a quitté.
C'est une info très triste qui nous est parvenue. L'auteur canadien Jean-Louis Trudel est décédé ces jours ci lors d'une résidence d'auteur à Vilnius en Lituan
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
We are greatly saddened to learn of Jean-Louis Trudel's passing. What a staggering loss for our community. Our sincere condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues.
Reposted by Paula Johanson
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson, one of the greatest comic strips of all time, was born on this day, November 18, 1985 -- December 31, 1995.
And Calvin's dad remains a beacon of inspiration to cyclists everywhere.
And Calvin's dad remains a beacon of inspiration to cyclists everywhere.
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson, one of the greatest comic strips of all time, was born on this day, November 18, 1985 -- December 31, 1995.
And Calvin's dad remains a beacon of inspiration to cyclists everywhere.
And Calvin's dad remains a beacon of inspiration to cyclists everywhere.
Reposted by Paula Johanson
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African leaders to launch Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration during COP31 in 2026
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
More: tanzaniatimes.net/african-l...
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African leaders to launch Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration during COP31 in 2026
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
More: tanzaniatimes.net/african-l...
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African leaders to launch Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration during COP31 in 2026
Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary in the ministry of environment minister announces roadmap at COP30 in Belém
tanzaniatimes.net
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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African leaders to launch Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration during COP31 in 2026
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
More: tanzaniatimes.net/african-l...
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African leaders to launch Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration during COP31 in 2026
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
More: tanzaniatimes.net/african-l...
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#SpoonieAuthChat Am so proud of my friend Celu Amberstone, who has written so many novels in two series the last few years for Kashallan Press kashallan.blogspot.com
We'll be promoting her books on Saturday with #EBookGifts, and other authors, too.
We'll be promoting her books on Saturday with #EBookGifts, and other authors, too.
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#SpoonieAuthChat Am so proud of my friend Celu Amberstone, who has written so many novels in two series the last few years for Kashallan Press kashallan.blogspot.com
We'll be promoting her books on Saturday with #EBookGifts, and other authors, too.
We'll be promoting her books on Saturday with #EBookGifts, and other authors, too.
Getting ready for #EBookGifts on Saturday Nov 22, when some of us writers will be promoting our books!
#SpoonieAuthChat
#SpoonieAuthChat
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Getting ready for #EBookGifts on Saturday Nov 22, when some of us writers will be promoting our books!
#SpoonieAuthChat
#SpoonieAuthChat
Kobo Plus is great for getting good reads! I've subscribed for a couple years now, and all my new books from Doublejoy Books (and my friend Celu Amberstone's books from Kashallan Press) are available on Kobo Plus.
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
www.kobo.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Kobo Plus is great for getting good reads! I've subscribed for a couple years now, and all my new books from Doublejoy Books (and my friend Celu Amberstone's books from Kashallan Press) are available on Kobo Plus.