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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Kill Call is a 2026-2027 Tome Society Book Award winner. WooHoo!

Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I live in Arkansas. When I was a kid, you rarely saw an alligator in south Arkansas where I was born. Now they are everywhere. Same for bears.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Kill Call won The Tome Society Book Award. The list of fellow winners for 2026-2027 is humbling to say the least.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I wrote a review for @mariadongwrites.bsky.social banger of a horror novel. Big thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC.

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John Hornor Jacobs @johnhornor.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

This is not a gigantic tour but it is MINE and I’m very excited to be visiting these places in support of THE NIGHT THAT FINDS US ALL. Especially stoked to be chatting with @cshumble.bsky.social who is a great dude in addition to being one of the most talented young writers coming up in the world!

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

On August 31st, one of my favorite places turns 30, and I’ve been invited to be part of the celebration. 2006 Jeff, browsing the thriller aisle, is in shock.

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now! northstareditions.com/flux/cope-fi...

Cope Field by T. L. Simpson

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This is a work of art. Last day of high school 1992. I call it: “Steak Fingers with Brown Gravy”

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This Saturday if you're in the Tulsa area!

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

“A billionaire stole my book to teach a machine to replace me” wasn’t on my publishing bingo card.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Im old enough to remember when U2 gave us all a free album. I’m also old enough to not know how to get rid of it.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I’m off work today and have been writing. How nice to do this during the usual workday. Lots of words put down and lots of bacon eaten. Air fryer bacon is **chef’s kiss** just be aware of the cleanup!

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

In the late 90s when I decided to start writing, I didn’t have a computer, a word processor, or a typewriter. I wrote everything out by hand. Everything. I found one of my old notebooks today. Takes me back.

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Somto Ihezue @somtoihezue.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

DON’T STOP!

Authors: [Signified by an incoming train]

General state of the world: [Signified by a school bus coming onto a train track]

Authors; Buy My Book: [Signified by the train hitting the school bus off the train track]

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hard to believe I've been a published author for a year. Happy Paperback Day to Kill Call! #Booksky

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Not going to lie. This kind of made my day.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The thing I dislike most about querying is that it zaps my energy for writing. #Booksky I just want to write. That's what I love.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Ever once in a while I wonder if those two people in Escape (The Piña Colada Song) are still together.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

But maybe this helped someone. A lot of y'all already know this stuff, but at one time, I sure didn’t. Writing can be lonely sometimes--especially when you get a rejection or, even worse, silence. #WritersCommunity

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

If I don't get an agent, you know what I'm gong to do? Keep writing. Because that's what writers do. At heart I'm an introvert and saying all this made me feel like I just did a lap around my block naked. I'd much rather write than query or market or post on social media. #Writers

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

My book is a post-apocalyptic YA thriller. It's blend genres but it's about loving your family and doing whatever you have to do to keep them safe. I've had 3 request so far and 12 rejections. That's the best starting ratio I've had in 4 tries. Doesn't mean I'll get signed by an agent. #Books

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

You might ask. Why are you trying to get an agent Jeff if you already have a publisher? Because I want a partner in my writing life. One that "gets" my work. I really want to work with CamCat again. I hope very much I will be able too. Having an agent won't change that. #Amwriting

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I love my publisher, CamCat. Great people. Great company. I sold Kill Call to them and joined the Authors Guild to help me with the contract. This cost money too. But, for me, it was worth it. The Author's Guild is a great organization. Check them out. FYI, you have to qualify to join.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

QueryTracker is really invaluable to me. 25 dollars a year. Great value for a great service. We all dream of when we can cancel our sub, but what a great product for querying writers. I used to use Duotrope for SS. I like them too but haven't used them in years. #Amquerying

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I went all out this time and bought a subscription to Publishers Marketplace. It's a great resource but it is expensive. 25 a month. I won't keep it more than 2 months then I'm done. Love it though. I can see who is selling books. It's a great way to find established and new agents.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Literally made the stupidest mistake ever on a query minutes before posting this. LOL. QueryTracker is awesome BTW.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Kind of crazy over 5k people entered for a free copy of KC. I'm aware some books get many, many more, but it's still cool. I feel like all free books should get an auto 5 star review. Just saying.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I'm officially querying. Looking back, I sent my first query in 2017. That first book received more requests than I remembered. Funny how the same agents have requested from me multiple times. Almost like reading is subjective or something.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A riveting thriller that explores morally gray areas. -Kirkus Reviews the pulse-pounding suspense of Hanna’s seemingly inevitable death paired with her and Jude’s brewing chemistry drive this taut and edgy read. -Publishers Weekly Not bad. -Jeff’s mom www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #Booksky

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Book giveaway for Kill Call by Jeff Wooten Jan 16-Jan 31, 2025

Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Jan 16-Jan 31, 2025. We're giving away 10 now-in-paperback copies of Jeff Wooten's YA s...

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

There are only two types of people in the entire world.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals and put books in front of readers. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. The hardcover of House of Bone and Rain is on a “limited time deal” and just $19! Read the stuff that makes bigots angry. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

This was a really great thing to wake up to see today. Read here: www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... COPE FIELD is out April 22. Add on GR Scope an ARC on NetGalley PRE-ORDER!

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Kill Call is 33% off on Amazon right now. I'm bad at percentages, but I think they pay you to buy it. I could be wrong. Someone check my math. www.amazon.com/Kill-Call-Je...

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Kill Call

Amazon.com: Kill Call: 9780744307597: Wooten, Jeff: Books

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Don’t worry y’all, I’ve got plenty of milk and bread.

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Scout was a good boy. Scout had a good Christmas.

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