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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yesterday I received a notice that my email service was taking me to the next payment level. So I checked: 100 new subscribers to my Irregular Newsletter in the last month.! FOLKS! THANK YOU SO MUCH! (For those who haven't, here: erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu... )

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Tuesday! It is grey today and I am slow and ponderous. I feel a migraine building, and so will take meds and see what I can get done before heading to the hospital. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

End of a very long week, but good things have come, and steps forward are happening. Now for pizza and TV, and hopefully a good night's sleep.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every little thing is an irritation today, and I cannot figure out which are real and which are because of stress from the actual problems. So, going to make a list and get it done. Because that at least I can see results from. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Tuesday! I'm off to deal with the bank this morning. This has not been a good experience so far but I have a very helpful lawyer that has sorted it, so it should be done today. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That which grew to a crisis is once more reduced to a massive problem so it's back to work for me. Hoping to get some more comms work, more writing, and more personal training done, because that's how the $$$ role in. OK, the $. But I can dream. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Amazing how quickly one's world can become so small. Today has been a rough one, but we're getting through.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say... Tuesday! ...Yeah, that's all I got. Have a bunny gif.

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Cute Cuddling Rabbits

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Labour Day. Here's to remembering the power of people, working together, for the betterment of all. Let's make things better for all of us. youtu.be/90WD_ats6eE?... #labourday

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Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin' (Official Audio)

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

No appointments, so today is the day I attempt to clean the house, get to the gym, and write something, all on very little sleep as usual. Let's see if any of it gets done. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Made it to Friday of week 1. So much needs doing: writing, promo work, career stuff, housework. And all of it is languishing as the monster runs our lives. This weekend we have no appointments. Hoping to get some things done. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who the F**K made it SEPTEMBER already? I WANT MY SUMMER BACK!!!! Oh well, things to do. #amwriting #morecoffee #fuckcancer

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And life goes on. I'm building a new income stream as a personal trainer (already have clients) and am looking to get certified. Canadians who know, which organization would you recommend? Top contenders right now are NPTA and CanFitPro. #personaltrainer #morecoffee #amwriting

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tuesday. The day where I get to say what has happened. We've told friends and family, and my wife made it public, so now I will, too: my wife has cancer. We've begun treatments at the amazing Princess Margaret Hospital. It is going to be a long, difficult road, and we will walk it together.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

This past two weeks can be summed up by the Simpsons: Bart: "This is the worst day of my life!" Homer: "Worse day of your life... so far." Onward we bloodily stagger.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Monday. Finally got some sleep after 4 days without. This week we wait and see. I will not elaborate. Time to get coffee and to work. Much to write, much to do. Also, Fuck Donald Trump and all who support him. USA, fix your mess. #amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

To all my American friends: things are going to be right rocky for a while. We love you, but we are not putting up with Trump's bullshit.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I had forgotten how boring hospitals are . . .

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say. . . Tuesday! Been a rough few weeks, but I think something worthwhile is coming of it. Been thinking about resilience a lot and, as I prep to start career #5, how I can make that the focus of what I'm going to do. #amwriting #resilience #contemplating

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Home at last from a difficult pair of weeks, and every allergy that I have ever had to this city has struck my body all at once. I am a weeping, oozing bag of goo, waiting for the allergy meds to kick in, with too much to do. Anything happen while I was gone? #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My lovely wife comes out to join me visiting family today! Hooray! Off to the airport!

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say. . . Nothing. I'm off visiting family for a couple of weeks. Posting will be even more sporadic than usual. Have a good one and see you all later! #amwriting #vacation

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As a follow up to yesterday's long post on marketing, let's see how many people reacted to it, shall we? Spoutible 0 Bluesky 2 Mastodon 10 Threads 0 Facebook profile 0 Facebook page 1 Buy hey, Meta is the place to be to make connections, right? 🙄 Anyway, I should write something. #amwriting

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say . . .Tuesday! Made the mistake of watching a "How to sell books on Social Media, 2026" video. Same advice every year, different platforms. In short: To sell books on social media (SM) don't "sell." Build your brand by being “interesting." #amwriting #bookmarketing

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Monday, and this week is about prepping for next week's trip out west. Tasks to complete, house to clean, clothes to wash, journeys to plan. Also, I should write something, as that's my job 😁. To the word mines! (posting this twice to check something) #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Coffee shop day. End of a rough week and I am tired, frustrated, and despondent. Not looking for sympathy or suggestions. Just needed to say it out loud. Back to the word mines. #amwriting

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

For any Torontonians, tomorrow is the last day to comment on Doug Ford's plan to expand the Toronto Island Airport, which would see jets flying into downtown Toronto. (For not Torontonians: it is a stunningly bad idea, and will ruin the waterfront) tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...

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Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Consultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This one's important, folks. Have a read, and if you can, please send an email to the Labour Minister asking the federal government must respect the collective bargaining rights of 4,400 WestJet flight attendants and protect their guaranteed right to strike. endunpaidwork.ca/right-to-strike

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tuesday! And late to it, the day we say... Tuesday! Been a bit busy this morning, so haven't had a chance to be on social media or check the news yet today. Had Donald Trump said anything stupid? Oh, never mind. Of course he did.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tuesday! And late to it, the day we say... Tuesday! Been aa bit busy this morning, so haven't had a chance to be on social media yet today. Had Donald Trump said anything new and stupid? Oh, never mind. Of course he did.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Monday and I am pondering... How can I write more consistently? How can I reach more readers? How can I get more subscribers to my Irregular Newsletter? How many times did the refs calls favour Argentina? And why do birds appear every time you are near? #amwriting #morecoffee

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

AI: the new phrenology.

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Jeremy Ghooooost Shipp @jeremycshipp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hey Bluesky, could you help me signal boost my newest book? In FAMILIAR, two sisters hunt down killers and collect body parts while complicating their lives with volatile magics, bizarre visions, and a mysterious mouth in the wall. Think Junji Ito meets Little Women. ghoulish.rip/product/fami...

Here's a photo featuring a stack of the book Familiar by Jeremy C. Shipp. There's another copy leaning against the stack, with the cover facing the camera. The cover shows an open mouth with lips made of muscle and teeth made of fingers and a tongue made of intestines. In the back of the mouth, there's an eye.

My fabric art homunculus is sitting on the stack of books. She's green with big sparkling red eyes and a tiny frown. There's also a black and red mushroom near the stack with a large eye. Near the stack, there's also a pinecone covered with googly eyes.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Air is so bad today, cites are shutting down outdoor work except in case of emergencies. Can't blame them. Me, I spend two hours trying to stop my computer from overheating. Sigh. Going to need a new one soon, dammit. Back to the word mines. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Smoke from the fires up north has blown down over the city. The smell of it fills your nose every time you breathe, and the lake and hills around us are hidden in a yellow-grey shroud. Summer in Toronto. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Tuesday! Realized yesterday I have to rewrite everything after chapter 1 in this book. Needless to say, there was pouting. So after this morning's errands, it's off to the word mines! #amwriting #morecoffee #dammit

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Woke up an hour before my alarm and couldn't get back to sleep. Now feeling contemplative, but not in a good way. Time to start grinding before the negative thoughts take over. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Abyowith: I have never described her, and I never will.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festival tonight. Two dead, more injured. We were nearly there at the time but chose a night in instead. WTF Toronto?

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

COFFEE SHOP DAY! Time to get my writing on. Hope everyone is having a great Friday and has an awesome weekend planned! #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Tuesday! ...And yeah, that's it. Got nothing. Cheers to Belgium, though. What's on folks plates today? #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It's a slightly grey, not too hot day today. So there will be writing and housework and hitting the gym and going for a walk and a myriad of other tasks. But under no circumstances will there be pants. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Ensconced in my favourite coffee shop (The Grind on St. Clair West) and aiming to get some words done. Weekend is hard upon us. My plan: gym, farmer's market, groceries, laundry, and some relaxing at some point. What's up for other folks? #amwriting #morecoffee #coffeeshopday

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Took a few days off because my lovely wife came home from out west and I like her better than all of you 😜. Now it is time to get back to work for both of us, so I guess I'd better write something. Oh, look. A book I'm working on. Talk to you later. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Managed to crawl through the barbed-wire path that is my migraine to make it to Friday. And why is that important? COFFEE SHOP DAY! If anyone wants me, I'll be at The Grind on St. Clair all morning. Come drop by if you're in the area. Company is always welcome. #amwriting #morecoffee

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Migraine day 2 but I got things to get done. Time to buy a straw, and suck it up. (And drugs; I am taking all the drugs) #amwriting #morecoffee #moredrugs

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Got so much done yesterday. Today? Migraine. Sigh. Oh well, let's see how much gets done anyway.

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Erik Buchanan @erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Tuesday! The day where we say. . . Tuesday! My task list is 52 things today. Can I do them all? Enquiring minds want to know... OK, not really, but I'm trying to stay motivated so everyone pretend like they care, all right? 5/52 so far. Updates at every 2 hours. #amwriting #morecoffee

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