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J.A.J. Minton / Hosts of the "Talking Story" channel on YouTube / Sci Fi - Fantasy - Horror Enthusiasts / Pug Family. www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Gonna be a blast!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

You deserve every word my friend!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Works for me I rarely lose 😂

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Gonna be a great time!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Gonna be awesome!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

One worldbuilding panel wasn't enough for #TBRCon2026. So we decided to do WORLDBUILDING IN HORROR! Join @angelaslatter.bsky.social @alexgrecian.bsky.social @caitlinstarling.com.bsky.social @hironnennes.bsky.social @jajminton.bsky.social @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social as they talk about worldbuilding!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

So honored to be a part of this!

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m thrilled to join an incredible group for a Talking Story panel on “Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub”, streaming LIVE for @tbrcon.bsky.social 2026! Come hang put with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and me on July 28.

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Wow! Thanks so much for that!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Would be great to get this 1! No matter what great year!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Amazing to be on your stack!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thanks so much for giving Discovery a read!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Dude!!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Sooooo happy you had a fun ride my friend!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Can’t wait to hear your Discovery thoughts!

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It’s a goooood 1!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

OMG unbelievable to be nominated!!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🤞you have a fun time my friend!

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

What are you all reading? This month, I finished A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social and Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social. As well, I just started Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and I’m halfway through the excellent The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social.

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Livia J. Elliot ~ Author & Podcaster @liviajelliot.com · 10/12/2025

Collaborative writing is a fascinating experiment in trust, style, and storytelling. Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets. Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Ep. 183 is now LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and guests @jajminton.bsky.social & @owwrpod.bsky.social for a discussion of their FAVORITE READS OF 2025 📚 Stream/download/watch Ep. 183: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Join our co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly TONIGHT as they discuss their favorite books of 2025 with guests @jajminton.bsky.social and Hannah & Laura from @owwrpod.bsky.social! Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Gonna be awesome!

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We’re so excited to celebrate the end of the year and talk our favorite books with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Join us Monday the 1st at 8PM Eastern as we talk about our favorite reads of the year with ‪SFF Addicts‬ and @owwrpod.bsky.social!! We can't wait and hope to see you all there! 🔗 youtube.com/live/WwKbQVe...

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

This is gonna be a blast!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Thanks so much PL!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

PL it is beyond an honor my friend.

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Had so much fun with this chat!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Was beyond special to spend some time with you my friend!

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Nope😂

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Epic Reaction to Christopher Ruocchios KINGDOMS OF DEATH: A Must-See! #KingdomsOfDeath #ChristopherRuocchio #EpicReads #FantasyBooks #MustRead #BookRecommendations

Epic Reaction to Ruocchio's KINGDOMS OF DEATH

#EpicReaction #KingdomsOfDeath #ChristopherRuocchio #BookReview #FantasyBooks #MustSee #EpicFantasy #ReadersCommunity #BookTube #LiteraryReaction

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Unlock Urban Fantasy 🪄 How Alternative History Shapes Today’s Best Books! #FantasyBooks #BookCommunity #FictionWriters #UrbanFantasy #AlternativeHistory

Unlock Urban Fantasy 🪄 How Alternative History Shapes Today’s Best Books!

Indie authors in conversation: Michael Cronk (IMMORTAL INVESTIGATIONS) and John Minton (of JAJ Minton’s DISCOVERY). See the full interview on Talking Story! #urbanfantasy #WorldBuilding…

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Why Book 2 in the Malazan fantasy series rocks! 🤩 Praise for DEADHOUSE GATES by Steven Erikson! #MalazanSeries #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #FantasyReaders #BookLovers

Why Malazan Book 2 Rocks! 🤩

Why Book 2 in the Malazan fantasy series rocks! 🤩 Praise for DEADHOUSE GATES by Steven Erikson! #MalazanSeries #FantasyBooks #BookRecommendations #EpicFantasy #FantasyCommunity #BookDiscussion

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

From Burnout to Balance: How This Book Saved Me #SusannaClarke #Piranesi #MentalHealthJourney #BookRecommendations #SelfCare #LiteraryEscape #Mindfulness #HealingThroughLiterature

From Burnout to Balance: How This Book Saved Me

#BurnoutToBalance #SusannaClarke #Piranesi #MentalHealthJourney #BookRecommendations #SelfCare #LiteraryEscape #FindingBalance #Mindfulness #HealingThroughLiterature

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🔥 Fuel Your Writing Journey! #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #CreativeProcess #InspirationForWriters

🔥 Fuel Your Writing Journey!

#Storytelling #ShortStory #Reading #WritersOfInstagram #CreativeWriting #CreatorLife #Wordsmith #WritersBlock #FictionWriter #PublishedAuthor

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📚 Epic Fantasy/Sci-Fi Unbox! ✨ #Shorts Christopher Ruocchio special editions from THE BROKEN BINDING! #BookUnboxing #BookTube #SpecialEditions #EpicFantasy

📚 Epic Fantasy/Sci-Fi Unbox! ✨ #Shorts

Christopher Ruocchio special editions from THE BROKEN BINDING! #unboxing #Books #Fantasy #SciFi #BookNerd #FantasyFocus

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

🌙 Dark Twist In ‘Sleepy’ Story #Shorts #Shorts #Trending #ShortStory #Dark #Writing #Bookish #StoryTeller #WritersOfInstagram #CreatorLife #MyNextChapter buff.ly/BN7TF9t

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

SCORE! ⚓ I Found a Fantasy Gem in World Con’s FREE Book Room! Robin Hobb’s SHIP OF MAGIC And subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/Ykss5z4 #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #fantasybooks

SCORE! ⚓ I Found a Fantasy Gem in World Con’s FREE Book Room!

Robin Hobb’s SHIP OF MAGIC And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #fantasybooks

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Meet Our Channel’s Hilarious ‘Legal Team’ ⚖️ Behind the Scenes Fun And subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/szWg8Ix #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #humor

Meet Our Channel’s Hilarious ‘Legal Team’ ⚖️ Behind the Scenes Fun!

And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #booksky #funnyshorts #humor #funnynames

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

😱 Why 'Swan Song' is a Spine-Chilling Masterpiece for Spooky Season! 💀 🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

😱 Why 'Swan Song' is a Spine-Chilling Masterpiece for Spooky Season! 💀 🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/tgIz7R4 #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

😱 Why 'Swan Song' is a Spine-Chilling Masterpiece for Spooky Season! 💀

🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Necroscope series by Brian Lumley. Cold War setting brutality off the charts and as the series goes on as much lore as you could ever wish for.

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

🧛🏻 Vampires Like You’ve Never Seen: Brutal, Bloody, and Unforgettable!🩸 🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/kDerT36 #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

🧛🏻 Vampires Like You’ve Never Seen: Brutal, Bloody, and Unforgettable!🩸

🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Sensory Writing Secrets: Why Use 3 Senses in Your Scenes #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #authors #writers #writerslife #amwriting

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

That opening with the paper boat!

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

🤡 How Stephen King's IT Haunts Our Past🎈 Must-Read Spooky Season Books! 🕷️ 🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/8LEeSwH #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

🤡 How Stephen King's IT Haunts Our Past🎈 Must-Read Spooky Season Books! 🕷️

🎃 CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR SPOOKY SEASON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CHANNEL! 🕸️ And subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #horror #horrorbooks

Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Eat Your Dessert First! Unconventional Writing Tips That Work! Subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/TtmCqNN #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky #authors #writers #writerslife #amwriting

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I will ask him for ya.

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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

How Reading Aloud Revived My Partner’s Forgotten Love of Books Subscribe for more shenanigans! buff.ly/hFNkqBx #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky

How Reading Aloud Revived My Partner's Forgotten Love of Books

Subscribe for more shenanigans! #BookTube #bookTwitter #booktok #bookstagram #BookSky