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BLINK-BLINK - epub - eBook

BLINK-BLINK - epub - eBook

Digital download of eBook version of "BLINK-BLINK: a dystopian love story"

BLINK-BLINK - epub - eBook

$5.99Price

ARC Team: If you have been waiting on a paper copy because you cannot handle epub (I feel this) - I'm trying to prioritize copies/boxes to you.

The 2nd wave of boxes will go out as soon. Rest assured, if you are on my ARC team, you will get a box with a signed proof copy and all the accouterments. I got you. It's just taking a little time.

#artificialmessiah
#arcreaders
#jpsstalder #remembertobreathe
#taoscomehellorhighwater

With humble appreciation for @dreabkq for all her help

ARC Team: If you have been waiting on a paper copy because you cannot handle epub (I feel this) - I'm trying to prioritize copies/boxes to you.

The 2nd wave of boxes will go out as soon. Rest assured, if you are on my ARC team, you will get a box with a signed proof copy and all the accouterments. I got you. It's just taking a little time.

#artificialmessiah
#arcreaders
#jpsstalder #remembertobreathe
#taoscomehellorhighwater

With humble appreciation for @dreabkq for all her help

I broke my toe last Saturday. I found outa friend of mine passed yesterday. The stress. The noise. The ugliness of broken people. It's a lot. Working full-time, writing, gym, chores, parenting... it gets overwhelming.

If I don't make time for grattitude, I fear I will be consumed my the flood.

Stay centered. Remember to breathe. Filter the vision.

#remembertobreathe #writingwithpurpose #alwayslearning #hopelessromantic #filtered

I broke my toe last Saturday. I found outa friend of mine passed yesterday. The stress. The noise. The ugliness of broken people. It's a lot. Working full-time, writing, gym, chores, parenting... it gets overwhelming.

If I don't make time for grattitude, I fear I will be consumed my the flood.

Stay centered. Remember to breathe. Filter the vision.

#remembertobreathe #writingwithpurpose #alwayslearning #hopelessromantic #filtered

As much as I believe "Artificial Messiah" is my best work yet, I'm never satisfied. This path is the pursuit of mastery. You get thrown to the dirt; you dust yourself off and go again. But studying the craft from others that have done it well helps.

These are the notes I've taken in my phone. My personal reminders from those I've read recently.

What would you add? What have you learned?

#authorlife #alwayswriting #alwayslearning #pathofmastery #writerscommunity

As much as I believe "Artificial Messiah" is my best work yet, I'm never satisfied. This path is the pursuit of mastery. You get thrown to the dirt; you dust yourself off and go again. But studying the craft from others that have done it well helps.

These are the notes I've taken in my phone. My personal reminders from those I've read recently.

What would you add? What have you learned?

#authorlife #alwayswriting #alwayslearning #pathofmastery #writerscommunity

Trying to stay off socials is difficult when I have a new book coming out. What was it that Buffalo Springfield song said, "Nobody's right if everybody is wrong."

The new book, "Artificial Messiah" has this moment that repeats: #remembertobreathe. One of the main characters struggles with anxiety; in this world at this time, I feel that.

#artificialmessiah #aireligion
#loveyourneighbor
#writingwithpurpose

Trying to stay off socials is difficult when I have a new book coming out. What was it that Buffalo Springfield song said, "Nobody's right if everybody is wrong."

The new book, "Artificial Messiah" has this moment that repeats: #remembertobreathe. One of the main characters struggles with anxiety; in this world at this time, I feel that.

#artificialmessiah #aireligion
#loveyourneighbor
#writingwithpurpose

🤠 Exciting! PR boxes should be headed out once the last few bits and pieces are in. So, if you are an ARC waiting on a paper copy, it shouldn't be too much longer.

#taoscomehellorhighwater

Funny how many religious references have made it to modern vernacular - like heaven and hell. The overlap, the influence is inarguably pervasive - almost like a cultural reflex. Even for nonreligious. And it's just in American culture. Go down a rabbit hole and explore the common linguistic similarity in how people describe the spiritual process of learning: a journey, a path, a walk, a quest. Always moving, searching, traveling forward even when forward is backward. That common thread is curious, no?

#artificialmessiah #remembertobreathe #speculativefiction #AIreligionbook

🤠 Exciting! PR boxes should be headed out once the last few bits and pieces are in. So, if you are an ARC waiting on a paper copy, it shouldn't be too much longer.

#taoscomehellorhighwater

Funny how many religious references have made it to modern vernacular - like heaven and hell. The overlap, the influence is inarguably pervasive - almost like a cultural reflex. Even for nonreligious. And it's just in American culture. Go down a rabbit hole and explore the common linguistic similarity in how people describe the spiritual process of learning: a journey, a path, a walk, a quest. Always moving, searching, traveling forward even when forward is backward. That common thread is curious, no?

#artificialmessiah #remembertobreathe #speculativefiction #AIreligionbook

Congrats to my dear friend @slambridis on the release of "St. Ulphia's Dead" - 🥳🙌

I'm so excited to get started that I'm putting down Dinniman's "Parade of Horribles" for a brief intermission.

#authorssupportingauthors
#stulphiasdead
#scottlambridis #goodbooks

Congrats to my dear friend @slambridis on the release of "St. Ulphia's Dead" - 🥳🙌

I'm so excited to get started that I'm putting down Dinniman's "Parade of Horribles" for a brief intermission.

#authorssupportingauthors
#stulphiasdead
#scottlambridis #goodbooks

As I made breakfast, she asked what the plan was. I always have a plan. Always. Just not today. The situation called for a challenge.

Well, I think we have a plan now!

But what would even be close in KCMO?

#ineedatreehouse #readmorebooks #kansascityauthor #kcmo #hotaf

As I made breakfast, she asked what the plan was. I always have a plan. Always. Just not today. The situation called for a challenge.

Well, I think we have a plan now!

But what would even be close in KCMO?

#ineedatreehouse #readmorebooks #kansascityauthor #kcmo #hotaf

Dropped on Goodreads! If I haven't said it before - ARC readers are the absolute best!

#supportindieauthors #arcreaders #reviewsmatter #artificialmessiah #taoscomehellorhighwater

Dropped on Goodreads! If I haven't said it before - ARC readers are the absolute best!

#supportindieauthors #arcreaders #reviewsmatter #artificialmessiah #taoscomehellorhighwater

Predators on the prowl!

I mean, in a weird way, I'm flattered the AI scam bots think so highly of me. That's an ego boost, right? 😂

#scammers #writerslife📚 #speculativefiction #independentbooks

Predators on the prowl!

I mean, in a weird way, I'm flattered the AI scam bots think so highly of me. That's an ego boost, right? 😂

#scammers #writerslife📚 #speculativefiction #independentbooks

Happy 4th, friends.

Kansas City is a different world from the one I came from on the West Coast.

They call it "The Heartland." Surrounded by friends and family, waiting for a free fireworks show at the WWI memorial - I get it. A dude with a mullet is wearing American flag shorts - okay, my dude. Thats a choice. 😂

There is a piece of this American Dream that is still very real. Turns out, it's not on TV. It's not a reel or a soundbyte from a suit. You find it in the simple things: being present on a lawn, spending time with people that matter.

I hope each of you are as lucky as I am.

#KCMO #heartland #KansasCityAuthor

Happy 4th, friends.

Kansas City is a different world from the one I came from on the West Coast.

They call it "The Heartland." Surrounded by friends and family, waiting for a free fireworks show at the WWI memorial - I get it. A dude with a mullet is wearing American flag shorts - okay, my dude. Thats a choice. 😂

There is a piece of this American Dream that is still very real. Turns out, it's not on TV. It's not a reel or a soundbyte from a suit. You find it in the simple things: being present on a lawn, spending time with people that matter.

I hope each of you are as lucky as I am.

#KCMO #heartland #KansasCityAuthor

#nailedit 🤪😂

How is this writing related? ⬇️

I've had editorial reviews talk about my books as having a #postgothicamericana style which sounds fancy as hell - to other writers maybe? My dudes, there's like six people on the planet who know what that means off-hand.

I try to capture the feeling you get when you drive through a small town and the old buildings are boarded shut? You used to bank there. Or you went to school there. Someone did, was that your cousin? Now there's weeds growing through the sidewalk in front of a library housed in an outbuilding.

I write lingering questions - what happened to the dream? Was any of it real? Was it all just marketing? We call that deconstructing: separating the truth from lies. It's what ties together everything I write. That and moments of absolute modern silliness. There's a lot of that too.

#writerslife #americangothic #writeordie

#nailedit 🤪😂

How is this writing related? ⬇️

I've had editorial reviews talk about my books as having a #postgothicamericana style which sounds fancy as hell - to other writers maybe? My dudes, there's like six people on the planet who know what that means off-hand.

I try to capture the feeling you get when you drive through a small town and the old buildings are boarded shut? You used to bank there. Or you went to school there. Someone did, was that your cousin? Now there's weeds growing through the sidewalk in front of a library housed in an outbuilding.

I write lingering questions - what happened to the dream? Was any of it real? Was it all just marketing? We call that deconstructing: separating the truth from lies. It's what ties together everything I write. That and moments of absolute modern silliness. There's a lot of that too.

#writerslife #americangothic #writeordie

Surprise! Not soft-launching this; too excited.

The basics:
1) @kinsey.h.designs is the queen of all things graphic design with art that is a whole vibe. She's massive and designs for crazy big brands, and her artwork is 100% the right look for this story. But I'm just me - lil' ol' me.
2) I begged and pleaded. And cajoled. Knees were involved.
3) She took pity on a no-name indie author!
4) Magic happened.

I could go on and on about the significance of the imagery, the vibe, the cute little bison... It will all make sense when you read #artificialmessiah

Just keeping the brujas away with that blue door - I'm in love.

#taoscomehellorhighwater #speculativefiction #aireligion #churchhurt

Surprise! Not soft-launching this; too excited.

The basics:
1) @kinsey.h.designs is the queen of all things graphic design with art that is a whole vibe. She's massive and designs for crazy big brands, and her artwork is 100% the right look for this story. But I'm just me - lil' ol' me.
2) I begged and pleaded. And cajoled. Knees were involved.
3) She took pity on a no-name indie author!
4) Magic happened.

I could go on and on about the significance of the imagery, the vibe, the cute little bison... It will all make sense when you read #artificialmessiah

Just keeping the brujas away with that blue door - I'm in love.

#taoscomehellorhighwater #speculativefiction #aireligion #churchhurt

Well, this was a humbling way to spend a few days. 😂

We've only made a few dozen - for ARC readers, my supporters, and friends - the people who will read this story and get it. Some things, even imperfect things, matter because of the thoughtfulness that went into them. Because people should know that you invested time and energy into them - not just money.

For my fellow authors, if you're wondering, this was not cost effective (vs. buying mass production) and it was time intensive. It would be challenging to scale. But I like to think that for this book, it was the right call.

#artificialmessiah #prbox #bookmarks #handmade #writingwithpurpose

Well, this was a humbling way to spend a few days. 😂

We've only made a few dozen - for ARC readers, my supporters, and friends - the people who will read this story and get it. Some things, even imperfect things, matter because of the thoughtfulness that went into them. Because people should know that you invested time and energy into them - not just money.

For my fellow authors, if you're wondering, this was not cost effective (vs. buying mass production) and it was time intensive. It would be challenging to scale. But I like to think that for this book, it was the right call.

#artificialmessiah #prbox #bookmarks #handmade #writingwithpurpose

For the ARC readers... Just another lil' peek 😉

Artificial Messiah (9/26/26) is full of imperfect people - characters trying hard and sometimes failing. It's a struggle and a journey, earthy and raw. Intense and vulnerable.

Sure, we could buy some fancy promo stuff and send everyone a bunch of crap you'll probably toss. But everyone does that. I want the people who support me to know I appreciate them.

This story means something to me. It is deconstructing and returning to the root of goodness. I want every piece of what comes with the first few books to reflect that vulnerability It is beautifully imperfect and honest.

So, we're doing it the hard way. I'm so excited to share more; every day feels like Christmas eve!

#artificialmessiah #loveyourneighbor #prbox #taosnewmexico #aireligion

For the ARC readers... Just another lil' peek 😉

Artificial Messiah (9/26/26) is full of imperfect people - characters trying hard and sometimes failing. It's a struggle and a journey, earthy and raw. Intense and vulnerable.

Sure, we could buy some fancy promo stuff and send everyone a bunch of crap you'll probably toss. But everyone does that. I want the people who support me to know I appreciate them.

This story means something to me. It is deconstructing and returning to the root of goodness. I want every piece of what comes with the first few books to reflect that vulnerability It is beautifully imperfect and honest.

So, we're doing it the hard way. I'm so excited to share more; every day feels like Christmas eve!

#artificialmessiah #loveyourneighbor #prbox #taosnewmexico #aireligion

Bruh, we wildin' out!

Should I write this? For realsies, it could be fun and funny.

Let me know - we may crowd source some ideas.

And yes, my shirt says "Dolly / Reba 2024" - if yall would have just listened, we could have been fancy. Just sayin.

#hoaliens #jpsstalder #KCMO #indieauthor #dadlife

Bruh, we wildin' out!

Should I write this? For realsies, it could be fun and funny.

Let me know - we may crowd source some ideas.

And yes, my shirt says "Dolly / Reba 2024" - if yall would have just listened, we could have been fancy. Just sayin.

#hoaliens #jpsstalder #KCMO #indieauthor #dadlife

Just gonna leave this right... here.

I dont give a damn about AI stealing our intellectual property rights - at least, not nearly as much as I care about it being used to steal our humanity. The idol has overlords, and they demand obedience.

This is the drum beat of my march to battle.

9-26-26.

#artificialmessiah #loveyourneighbor
#aireligion
#indieauthor
#resistanceishuman

Just gonna leave this right... here.

I dont give a damn about AI stealing our intellectual property rights - at least, not nearly as much as I care about it being used to steal our humanity. The idol has overlords, and they demand obedience.

This is the drum beat of my march to battle.

9-26-26.

#artificialmessiah #loveyourneighbor
#aireligion
#indieauthor
#resistanceishuman

Found this - might be my new author photo 😂

Who would have thought I would go on to write a religious dystopian thriller, "Artificial Messiah" with hints of:

✅️ Cowboys and Indians
✅️ Gothic southwestern vibes
✅️ A vintage 4x4 named "Duke"
✅️ Shootouts in the desert
✅️ Nostalgia for a time and place that exists only in my mind.

Maybe there were signs.

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah
#alwayswriting
#speculativefiction #postgothicamericana

Found this - might be my new author photo 😂

Who would have thought I would go on to write a religious dystopian thriller, "Artificial Messiah" with hints of:

✅️ Cowboys and Indians
✅️ Gothic southwestern vibes
✅️ A vintage 4x4 named "Duke"
✅️ Shootouts in the desert
✅️ Nostalgia for a time and place that exists only in my mind.

Maybe there were signs.

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah
#alwayswriting
#speculativefiction #postgothicamericana

Damn AI crushing all my hopes and dreams 😂

Stupid fun sponge.

@nationalparkservice can you verify?

These are the bad ideas that lead to great stories. And why my search history probably has me on several lists.

#jpsstalder #writerssearchhistory #funsponge #alwayswriting #aligatorwrestling

Damn AI crushing all my hopes and dreams 😂

Stupid fun sponge.

@nationalparkservice can you verify?

These are the bad ideas that lead to great stories. And why my search history probably has me on several lists.

#jpsstalder #writerssearchhistory #funsponge #alwayswriting #aligatorwrestling

My greatest mistake as a writer? Not immediately buying this VW bus and embarking on an epic, writer-vagabond spirit quest filled with quirky characters and impossible odds.

Could I have paid more for editing? Yes. Made different choices about covers? Sure. Maybe I should market more, speak more, go to more engagements. All yes. But that is the learning process that goes with the art - it's the business, not the purpose.

Here's what I keep going back to: Make art. You have one life; live it well. Writing is what keeps me sane; it is my breathing and my heart beating. And if I never sell another book, I'll regret only the stories I never wrote.

Get after it. Write on.

#jpsstalder #wordslinger #makeitcount

My greatest mistake as a writer? Not immediately buying this VW bus and embarking on an epic, writer-vagabond spirit quest filled with quirky characters and impossible odds.

Could I have paid more for editing? Yes. Made different choices about covers? Sure. Maybe I should market more, speak more, go to more engagements. All yes. But that is the learning process that goes with the art - it's the business, not the purpose.

Here's what I keep going back to: Make art. You have one life; live it well. Writing is what keeps me sane; it is my breathing and my heart beating. And if I never sell another book, I'll regret only the stories I never wrote.

Get after it. Write on.

#jpsstalder #wordslinger #makeitcount

🎂🔪 RE: The Cake.
The all-seeing, all-knowing algorithm introduced me to the 6-word story idea.

The challenge: write a complete story using only 6 words.

It's actually a fun exercise; I'm now collecting them.

Also, I found that Space Cowboy in Tulsa. He had some friends. It's a cool vibe, despite the 🌪

Hope you all had a good weekend.

#jpsstalder #alwayswriting #6wordstory #authorlife #spacecowboy

🎂🔪 RE: The Cake.
The all-seeing, all-knowing algorithm introduced me to the 6-word story idea.

The challenge: write a complete story using only 6 words.

It's actually a fun exercise; I'm now collecting them.

Also, I found that Space Cowboy in Tulsa. He had some friends. It's a cool vibe, despite the 🌪

Hope you all had a good weekend.

#jpsstalder #alwayswriting #6wordstory #authorlife #spacecowboy

I don't write mass market fiction; I don't try to write what's popular or marketable. My goal is always to make a story meaningful to people in the most beautiful way I can.

Some of those people even volunteer to ARC read for me because they are lovely humans. And I am grateful for them!

If you are one of these generous souls, make sure you check your inbox - ARCs have been sent out!

I'm going to Tulsa now. I hear they have a giant space cowboy on a cool chunk of Route 66. Yeah, man - that's for me! 🤠

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah #arcreaderswanted #speculativefiction #socialcommentary

I don't write mass market fiction; I don't try to write what's popular or marketable. My goal is always to make a story meaningful to people in the most beautiful way I can.

Some of those people even volunteer to ARC read for me because they are lovely humans. And I am grateful for them!

If you are one of these generous souls, make sure you check your inbox - ARCs have been sent out!

I'm going to Tulsa now. I hear they have a giant space cowboy on a cool chunk of Route 66. Yeah, man - that's for me! 🤠

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah #arcreaderswanted #speculativefiction #socialcommentary

My confession: I'm mildly obsessed with leaving Google reviews. 😳

Context: I was chatting with @sarahwatermanbooks (check her out for indie romance interests, but my personal fav is her short story "The Last Millenial"). We were side by side at a book event on Saturday, and I was yapping about methods I use to make my brain reset while I'm working on a novel. One trick for me is Google reviews - mostly food and art museums.

Why this works: Limit your words. Make a connection that is honest and engaging as quickly as possible.

Poetry? Yes. Short stories? Sure. Google reviews? Uh, yeah - duh. In a world driven by social proof, we small guys need all the help we can get.

Shout out to @randomscoffee in Belton for being one of the real ones.

#jpsstalder #alwayswriting #googlereviews #casscountyauthor #wordslinger

My confession: I'm mildly obsessed with leaving Google reviews. 😳

Context: I was chatting with @sarahwatermanbooks (check her out for indie romance interests, but my personal fav is her short story "The Last Millenial"). We were side by side at a book event on Saturday, and I was yapping about methods I use to make my brain reset while I'm working on a novel. One trick for me is Google reviews - mostly food and art museums.

Why this works: Limit your words. Make a connection that is honest and engaging as quickly as possible.

Poetry? Yes. Short stories? Sure. Google reviews? Uh, yeah - duh. In a world driven by social proof, we small guys need all the help we can get.

Shout out to @randomscoffee in Belton for being one of the real ones.

#jpsstalder #alwayswriting #googlereviews #casscountyauthor #wordslinger

And there's a cool coffee shop on the block @randomscoffee

Come kick it

#jpsstalder #blinkblinkbook #casscountyauthor #writingwithpurpose #alwaysreading

And there's a cool coffee shop on the block @randomscoffee

Come kick it

#jpsstalder #blinkblinkbook #casscountyauthor #writingwithpurpose #alwaysreading

😎 Hey-hey-hey! Wanna actually support indie bookstores and authors? Here's your chance!

6/6/26 - Faded Pages in Belton, Missouri

Mary has like a whole gaggle of authors lined up, primed and prepared to talk with you about our work, our future projects, books, and general word-nerd stuff.

Come kick it. Say hi - 👋. This is for the real ones - the lovers of words, longing for adventure between the pages. See ya there!

#alwaysreading #supportindependentbookstores #supportindieauthors #wordslinger #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie

😎 Hey-hey-hey! Wanna actually support indie bookstores and authors? Here's your chance!

6/6/26 - Faded Pages in Belton, Missouri

Mary has like a whole gaggle of authors lined up, primed and prepared to talk with you about our work, our future projects, books, and general word-nerd stuff.

Come kick it. Say hi - 👋. This is for the real ones - the lovers of words, longing for adventure between the pages. See ya there!

#alwaysreading #supportindependentbookstores #supportindieauthors #wordslinger #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie

🛫You know that feeling you get when you travel - that bit of self-consciousness where you ask yourself if you're still presentable. If your fly is undone; is there something in your teeth? Does... everyone smell it?

Relax.

No one is watching you. No one is paying attention; you're anonymous!
And then this asshole shows up and takes notes. 🤷‍♂️

Don't take it personally; this is how I build grounding for characters. I look for that common, awkward thread that connects us, embarrasses us, and makes us feel a little more important for being unimportant. It's an obsession of mine: Finding the miracles in the mundane. Romanticizing the ridiculous.

P.S. My wife hates when I do this.

#alwayswriting #alwaysreading #jpstalder #practicemakesperfect #authenticitymatters

🛫You know that feeling you get when you travel - that bit of self-consciousness where you ask yourself if you're still presentable. If your fly is undone; is there something in your teeth? Does... everyone smell it?

Relax.

No one is watching you. No one is paying attention; you're anonymous!
And then this asshole shows up and takes notes. 🤷‍♂️

Don't take it personally; this is how I build grounding for characters. I look for that common, awkward thread that connects us, embarrasses us, and makes us feel a little more important for being unimportant. It's an obsession of mine: Finding the miracles in the mundane. Romanticizing the ridiculous.

P.S. My wife hates when I do this.

#alwayswriting #alwaysreading #jpstalder #practicemakesperfect #authenticitymatters

😮I'm setting the date! Here's an update:

1) Cover art is in progress. I'd say more, but it's a secret. I'm so excited I might pee a little. The artist working on it is SO MUCH cooler than I am; it's awkward.

2) Editing/proofing is done. Finally. For realsies this time.

3) PR Boxes - ARC readers will get an Epub in the near future. There is still room for additional ARC readers, if this sounds like your jam. Once the actual PR boxes (swag boxes) are finished, I'll mail out physical copies with tokens of my appreciation for those of you who have been kind and patient with me.

This novel has taken a year and a half to come to life. It has broken me multiple times - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And I love it; I'm emotional about it.

When they ask, tell them I was radicalized against technofascist broligarchs by a hippie-chick with an anxiety disorder and a dyslexic cowboy. 🤠

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah #Imwiththehippiesandthecowboys #TaosNM #speculativefiction

😮I'm setting the date! Here's an update:

1) Cover art is in progress. I'd say more, but it's a secret. I'm so excited I might pee a little. The artist working on it is SO MUCH cooler than I am; it's awkward.

2) Editing/proofing is done. Finally. For realsies this time.

3) PR Boxes - ARC readers will get an Epub in the near future. There is still room for additional ARC readers, if this sounds like your jam. Once the actual PR boxes (swag boxes) are finished, I'll mail out physical copies with tokens of my appreciation for those of you who have been kind and patient with me.

This novel has taken a year and a half to come to life. It has broken me multiple times - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And I love it; I'm emotional about it.

When they ask, tell them I was radicalized against technofascist broligarchs by a hippie-chick with an anxiety disorder and a dyslexic cowboy. 🤠

#jpsstalder #artificialmessiah #Imwiththehippiesandthecowboys #TaosNM #speculativefiction

If you've read #blinkblinkbook you may have noticed the reference to Blair’s work drawing inspiration from Mucha. Otherwise if unfamiliar with his work, it's difficult to overstate the impact.

Go check it out at Nelson Atkins through 8/30/26

#nelsonatkins #artmuseum

If you've read #blinkblinkbook you may have noticed the reference to Blair’s work drawing inspiration from Mucha. Otherwise if unfamiliar with his work, it's difficult to overstate the impact.

Go check it out at Nelson Atkins through 8/30/26

#nelsonatkins #artmuseum

Long travel day? Why... YES. Please and thank you.

#redrising #audiobooklovers

Long travel day? Why... YES. Please and thank you.

#redrising #audiobooklovers

🚧Watch out! I wrote a poem! 🚧

Writing novels is tough work. But I think learning to say more with fewer words helps to make my stories better. It's part of the path I am walking.

There's a book called "Mastery" by George Leonard from 1992 that was influential in teaching me. Mastery is not a destination; it's not a million books sold. Mastery is falling to the mat over and over again. It's getting back up, rinse and repeat. Mastery is the pursuit; fear is the path.

Other authors want to sell books. I do too, but that's secondary. I want to put something truly beautiful into the world. We all need that. We need to protect the meaningful like it is the real treasure of life. Because it is.

Vonnegut believed the pursuit of art was what kept us sane. Yeah, man. Samesies.

#jpsstalder #poetry #writeordie #authorlife #speculativefiction

🚧Watch out! I wrote a poem! 🚧

Writing novels is tough work. But I think learning to say more with fewer words helps to make my stories better. It's part of the path I am walking.

There's a book called "Mastery" by George Leonard from 1992 that was influential in teaching me. Mastery is not a destination; it's not a million books sold. Mastery is falling to the mat over and over again. It's getting back up, rinse and repeat. Mastery is the pursuit; fear is the path.

Other authors want to sell books. I do too, but that's secondary. I want to put something truly beautiful into the world. We all need that. We need to protect the meaningful like it is the real treasure of life. Because it is.

Vonnegut believed the pursuit of art was what kept us sane. Yeah, man. Samesies.

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