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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Finding it funny today that DNF is seen as some sort of sin. What did that book do to deserve such faithfulness? Maybe if it's an author I've liked before, but even that's a stretch. Each book should be worth it on its own merits

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

AI is inevitable, so I'd better just give up the fight and learn to use it... You know what else is inevitable? Death. And I'm sure as hell fighting to actively prevent that from arriving any time soon... #writing #ai #selffulfillingprophecy

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Was introduced to someone as a writer. He immediately said, "I don't read." Dead stare for a second. What am I supposed to do with that? I don't play golf, but I listened and showed interest when you were talking about it...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Editing an audiobook is both easier and far more taxing than the actual writing

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I've been em-dashing since 1992–there's no way AI is taking that away from me...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

After a string of subzero weeks, just-above-freezing temperatures feel absolutely glorious. I'm taking hour-long walks every day; all my other responsibilities can wait

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

At a Q&A, I was asked which was my favorite. I couldn't answer--it's like choosing a favorite child...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

If "writer's block" includes doing the 1,000+ things necessary for my job/kids/health/general survival on a daily basis, then yes, I've experienced writer's block

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I like defense, I generally like the game of football, I played and now coach my son's teams, and.... that Superbowl was borderline unwatchable.

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I comment on student work for a living, but whenever I get my own work critiqued it feels like they've opened my chest cavity and are picking around inside. I forget how brave you have to be, but how necessary it is. Share your work out. Get as much feedback as you can #writing

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Youtopia Infinity has dropped! The trilogy is finally complete. Get your copy today: books2read.com/b/JR-Youtopia-3

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Youtopia Infinity by Joseph Rein

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The trilogy is complete! Get your ebook copy today, just in time for the holidays books2read.com/b/JR-Youtopi...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Big thanks to Ken and Luella for hosting me on the Midwest Writers Room! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLub...

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Season 3, Ep 16 - Joseph Rein

YouTube video by WWA presents: Midwest Writers Room

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We have a cover! Might be my favorite one yet...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Audiobook version of Youtopia Reborn is now available! I hear it's great for commutes... books2read.com/JR-Youtopia-...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

$0.99 for a limited time! What if you could live in YOUR perfect world?

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Recently finished this short story collection by @josephreinauthor.bsky.social He has a style all of his own, and a particular skill in portraying ‘the raw truth of human experience’. Stunning writing. 🌟

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

So, I was 200 pages into a book and just gave up on it. I usually don't go that far, but the author dangled an interesting carrot at the opening--the MC was hiding a dark past--but then revealed halfway through that it wasn't actually her dark past, it was her father's. That was it for me

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

A big thanks to Michael Parkes for a great interview! buymeacoffee.com/michaelparke...

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

…And look what came in the post today - Roads Without Houses, short story collection by @josephreinauthor.bsky.social First peek looks amazing!

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Haven't been blown away by a book in a while, but the start of Alan Moore's "The Great When" has a lot of promise...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Everyone: "I've got to finish my Christmas shopping!" Me: "I've got to finish hammering out this chapter!"

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

James Gunn is great...and it can't be worse than what they've done in the recent past...but, something about seeing another Superman trailer puts me right on edge. They've scarred me, maybe beyond repair...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Any other writers out there have strange writing goals? One of mine is to sit down in an airplane and see someone across the aisle reading my book... #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Update: the Elves get their revenge...

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Our Elves got into a tussle with Spider-Man last night and learned they're no match for a superhero... #ElfOnAShelf

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

It's publication day for the ebook version of Youtopia Reborn! Get your copy today!

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Gareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

For most writers, social media is almost the only way we have to let people know about our books. So, please bear with us if we plug our wares occasionally. Pop stars and actors hype their latest projects online, and we need to do it too.

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Gina Susanna @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A reminder that if you want to get your favorite creators a holiday gift this year *for free*, you can give their show a review / tell your friends about it / engage with their content! It really makes such a difference to us!

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Edited Book 2 for 7+ hours today to hit a deadline, and it was incredibly rewarding, but oof, the body no likey #amwriting

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Just reworded this sentence for Book 2, and I love it so much I have to share: "When mixed together, ego and conspiracy made a potent cocktail." #amwriting #WritingCommunity

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Amalie/AR Frederiksen @arfrederiksen.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Hop on over to Lindz's profil! I'm offering EIGHT QUERY CRITIQUES in Lindz's giveaway! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Yahoo! 🎉🎉 So chuffed! Thanks so much for organising this Lindz. Look forward to making contact with @josephreinauthor.bsky.social Never won anything in my wee life, so to win a writing prize is FABULOUS!! 🥰

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

All I want for Black Friday is for people to buy books...if it's mine, all the better #writingcommunity #booksky

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 27/11/2024

Please don't forget indie authors this holiday season. Many can't afford to sell their books through anything BUT Amazon. Check to see if an indie author is selling their books via independent stores, but you're not a bad person for supporting an indie through Amazon or Kindle Unlimited, thank you.

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I'm not sure where the libraries are dying myth is coming from...for one, the ones I use are stronger than ever, and two, I've never stopped using them and never will #locallibrary #books

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Jason Cordova @jasoncordova.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Please read books. I’m begging you.

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Students are workshopping CNF pieces today...I sometimes forget how brave you have to be to put yourself out there not only on the page, but up for peer review in a group setting. And they're killing it. The kids are all right #writing #workshop

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Wanting my feed to be as full of #writing as the other site, so please say hello if you're a writer!

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Joseph Rein @josephreinauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Catch up on grading, or say to hell with it for the day and get back to that third novel? Decisions of a #writingprofessor

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