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John Wilker, Writer

@johnwilker.com
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🚀 Scifi author 📘 living in Denver, CO. I write fast-fun action adventure space opera and thrillers. Lots of witty banter and found family. He/Him Member: SFWA, CODEX johnwilker.com Merch: rogue-publishing.printify.me

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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 01/10/2026
Took Wallace (white fluffy) to the vet yesterday. His second visit since joining us last November. No growling at the vet. Got X-rays and was generally manhandled without a fuss. Still snooty about treats so those were picked up to be brought home for Paco (mostly gray brindle). #dogs
Two chihuahuas sitting on their steps watching dad work in the yard.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 27/09/2026
If you're local to the Denver metro, hope I'll see you at MileHiCon! Oct 23-25 in Aurora. Some top notch names in author alley plus incredible names on the GOH roster! Check it out! milehicon.org #denver #literature #convention #milehicon
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 27/09/2026
I put beets in at the wrong time this year but did get a lot of seed pods so at least next year I’ll have more seeds to work with than I started with #gardening
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 26/09/2026
Jabs completed. Get your flu and Covid shots folks.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 19/09/2026
Dinner courtesy of the spirit of Japan, Denver #denver
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/09/2026
Some serious 'Fuck Yo Couch' energy went into destroying this Verizon tower down the street. Attacker also opened up the box in the ground but likely didn't know what all that was so pried open the panel on the tower Been a week, no repair yet. Sucks for you, Verizon customers. #denver
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/09/2026
Not my usual spot but went downtown with Nicole for a panel at CO Startup Week she wanted to see. #writerslife #writeanywhere #denver #costartupweek
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/09/2026
geni.us/VkWalA "I enjoyed reading this book. The writing is reminiscent of Clive Cussler - a combination of tech/action/suspense that kept me interested up to the end." I mean, come on. #booksky
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/09/2026
According to my fancy wall clock that shows the seasons, it's fall. Also the weather is 100% fall-ish now. That means more cozy reading time. The Space Rogues series is 10 rip-roaring scifi adventures. "the most fun scifi I've read since The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy." #booksky geni.us/YRId
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 14/09/2026
All sales are great, but buying direct from authors on their sites is the best way. We get more money which never hurts, and we get to own the relationship. No middleman inserting themselves. books.johnwilker.com/directbundle... #indieauthor #writerslife #booksky
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 13/09/2026
Wasn't sure where this train was gonna end. Also, just do a URL redirect...
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 07/09/2026
I might have a career as a combat medic. Little Wallace is back in action
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 04/09/2026
mydialect.us/quiz-standar... Kinda fun.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 04/09/2026
What in the name of god?
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 01/09/2026
One more group promo! books.bookfunnel.com/2026-septemb... Lots of indie SF/F to choose from. Take a look! #books #sfbooks #booksky #scifibooks #scifi
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 30/08/2026
2 days left to support independent creators! LOTS of great SF/F in this sale. Take a look! Bet you'll find something you like! #reading #books #booksky indiebook.sale
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 29/08/2026
Deep fried Twix. Yes Deep fried Butter Finger. No. The orange stuff melts into a tooth cracking brick. Tastes good but hurts. #costatefair #colorado
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 29/08/2026
SPAM fries. Not bad. #costatefair
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 29/08/2026
LOTS of great SF/F in this sale. Free and discounted books from a hundred + indie authors. Take a look, support independent creators Yours truly included! indiebook.sale
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 28/08/2026
Hey itch.io readers! Big sale this weekend! Take a look and find your next favorite author(s)! itch.io/b/3865/narra... #itchio #readers #scifi
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 28/08/2026
Made it to Pueblo. State fair time. But first. Beer
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 27/08/2026
No stopping now. Just emailed the cover artist I use for the Expedition, Inc. Series. Shit's real(er) now! johnwilker.com/series/exped... #writerslife #creativeculture #creativeeconomy #writerscommunity.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 21/08/2026
Had a great time at Lakeside Scream. Nothing like open bar at the amusement park from Scooby Doo episodes #denver
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 18/08/2026
Love that the sleep image/cover for Nerd Reich on my Kobo is this image. #tech #siliconvalley
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 17/08/2026
This group promo ends soon! If you're looking to add to your TBR, check it out. Free Scifi and Fantasy from some great indie authors! #booksky #books #scifi #fantasy
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 16/08/2026
That’s the stuff.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/08/2026
I have so much nonfiction reading ahead of me and haven't even gotten close to finishing what's already on my Kobo. I wish I read NF a bit faster than I do. Excited for all of these. #reading #booksky
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 14/08/2026
Been a long time. Happy to visit Empourium after so long. Their new blonde is delicious. No blackberry smoke but it’ll do. #writerslife
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 04/08/2026
I'm part of a group promo for free Scifi & Fantasy this month. Even if your TBR is as tall as mine, you should take a look. Never know, your next favorite author could be in this group! books.johnwilker.com/freeadventur... #scifibooks #books #booksky
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 01/08/2026
LOL the tool literally wants to sideline you. Into unemployment.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 31/07/2026
Dad’s little workout helper #dogs
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 28/07/2026
Garden had a slow/rough start but coming along now! #denver #gardening
The backyard portion of our garden. Lots of tomatoes and cucumbers. Some squashes and kale.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 27/07/2026
Worst designed Coleman tent ever. This snapped after 2 trips. Insitu repair with gorilla tape. Now some wire and JB Weld in the backyard. Coleman quality has gone downhill. #camping
A poorly designed hinge held together with wire while JB weld cures.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 21/07/2026
Oh Amazon…
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 21/07/2026
Saw this bad boy overhead just now.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 20/07/2026
Saw this at Costco and.... just what the F? This feels so unhinged.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 20/07/2026
It’s fine. I’l just lay over here. FAR from you. #dogs
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 16/07/2026
Fucking Amazon. Fucked up a promotion by not price matching like they said they would. Frustrating they don't let authors set books to free. 'Island of Secrets' is current free right now everywhere EXCEPT Amazon if you're looking for a beach read. johnwilker.com/book/island-...
Cover image for Island of Secrets by J. Beckett

Green with dark shadow figure of a man holding a pistol. The cover text is yellow
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 10/07/2026
Ah. The joys of LEDs. Second time one of the lights from the renovation started to die. Replacing them all this time. #homeownership
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 09/07/2026
This week's "What Am I Reading" is out. Maybe some spicy takes on popular SF. www.patreon.com/johnwilkersc... #reading #books #scifi
Bright orange book cover titled "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" in large black type, with a black ink splatter on the word "F*CK," a white circular sticker noting the author's other book, and "Mark Manson" printed at the bottom.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 05/07/2026
Had the same wondering so did some painting :) I like the gray much better than the red/white thing
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 03/07/2026
A friend recommended 'Yesteryear' at yesterdays "Dude Brunch" and I guess I'll see what the hype is about in a year or two. #books #booksky
Screenshot reading: Your holds position: #364 on 230 copies
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 23/06/2026
God I love voting in CO. Safe. Secure. Easy. If you haven't voted, please do. The primary is SO important. Personally if you're CD1, you especially should vote. We have a chance to put a real progressive in one of the safest blue seats in the house. #USPOL #voting #colorado #COpolitics
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 17/06/2026
Possibly my oldest watch (by purchase date) This replaced an older Citizen Ecodrive that started to give up the ghost and I never took it in for repair (Young me was a dummy). #watches #edc #wotd #analogwatches
A citizen eco drive watch on my wrist. The case is polished (but scuffed) silver and the bezel is blue.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 15/06/2026
Man, this plushie hits hard. #tetris
A plush Tetris piece that has “I’ll fuck you up” embroidered  on it along with a smirky smile.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 12/06/2026
Swapped out the band on my Drop Felix. Black on black looks really good! #watches #automaticwatches #EDC
Drop Felix automatic watch on my wrist. The case is matte black. The band is black leatherDrop Felix laying on a cherry wood box. The base is matte black, the strap is black leather
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 11/06/2026
Amazon really needs a "Not real, nonsensical named company" filter.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 09/06/2026
It's funny. Paco is around 16.5 years old. He used to be such a skitter-bug. Roomba would approach and he'd Wiley Coyote out of its path. Now... Just watched him stand firm and make the bot find another path, while its side brushes brushed his feet. No fucks given. My cute little old man. #dogs
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 04/06/2026
LOL No I didn't Sony. Your janky website refused my corporate card repeatedly. I ordered elsewhere so you still win, but fuck off.
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John Wilker, Writer @johnwilker.com · 04/06/2026
Rocking my Timex x Draplin. The only thing I don't like is the contrast on the date complication. It was barely readable before my eyes started to get old and janky. Now it might as well not be there unless I'm in a brightly lit room. it's a beautiful piece. Love the colors #Watches #analogwatches
An orange and black wristwatch. THe strap is orange, the bezel is black. Numbers and hands are white.
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