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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Somebody cares about you and what u wrote, even on those days when it doesn't feel like it.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#Booksky It's #CanadaDay, so to honour that, here are my favourite Canadian authors, in no particular order: 1) Douglas Coupland 2) Patrick DeWitt 3) Emily St. John Mandel 4) Mordecai Richler 5) Heather O'Neill 6) Will Ferguson 7) Jay Royston 8) Don Cherry 9) Jann Arden 10) [insert yours here]

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Glowing, authentic write up done by a reporter who started the interview with 'first, I hate this (book).' Good read, haven't seen it on their website yet. #Booksky #indieauthors #canadianwriters #cultfiction

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I'm trying a thing over on my Substack, where I serialize my book, Enter A Fistful of Marijuana, a couple chapters a week, to promote my appearance at #metro-con in October. Imagine Enter The Dragon meets Pineapple Express. In Canada. #absurdistfiction #booksky open.substack.com/pub/jayroyst...

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So I'm doing a thing...

A-What-is-the-thing-you're-doing' mystery.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The only thing to survive Mom's house fire on August 1st. #BradleyCreekfire #okanagan

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#Booksky #indieauthors #EaFoM With lots of sadness this week, it's difficult to keep writing, which is, of course, why one needs to write, despite the tears. Wait. - this is actually way funnier than that intro. open.substack.com/pub/jayroyst...

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Enter A Fistful of Marijuana

Chapter 3 - Meet The Jack Steele

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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So I'm doing a thing...

A-What-is-the-thing-you're-doing' mystery.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

For some reason, Indigo has listed my newest book, Flies, in the romance genre. I mean, the cover doesn't really bring out the romance.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

8 books waiting to be read on my nightstand, 3 in progress, 2 to edit on my computer, 1 monthly newsletter to write and 1 new release to keep mentioning on social media. Entering Year 2 of 5 year plan... jayroystonbooks.com

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Canadian cult indie writer author Jay Royston Flies Karmageddon, Enter A Fistful of Marijuana, Stoner, Unincorporated, Drew Doughty Vs. The World, The Midland Mutiny and Three Incredibly Secret Storie...

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Update on my Amazon problem. It took 3 calls to Amazon, totalling over an hour as the AI operator kept circling me back to attempting the AI chat which I kept refusing or to confirm a text as I was on a landline. I finally got put to a call center. The first put me on hold for 2 minutes -

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#Booksky When I search for my book, Flies, on Amazon, it doesn't show up unless I go into the submenu 'books'. Anyone else experience this or have advice on how to get it into the main search menu? Amazon AI Help has been anything but.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#BookSky I have now introduced myself, and my book, Flies, to 3 old school news people and 2 bookstores. Everyone has welcomed me. It's getting easier putting myself out there but also harder at the same time. Anyone else relate to this feeling?

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Downtown Chilliwack, BC, believe it or not. Its like being in Paris, but not.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A short story about codependent relationships I did between promoting Flies and finishing school... open.substack.com/pub/jayroyst...

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Pulp Fictional Parent Issues

A 'Hands-up, Who-Needs-Therapy' Mystery?

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I overheard a middle-aged man at a cafe in BC, Canada say they were going to Ireland to pet-sit a cat for 2 weeks and it really made me realize that some of us live in completely different worlds of opportunity.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

My 'royalties' jar broke from all the 'royalties' I've been collecting from my books over the years. I need a Kickstarter to get a better jar. U can help out here: jayroystonbooks.com

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Last day of school and for the first time all year, the kid is up before us and he's all ready to go... at 6am.

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's Day 5 of #FictionFest and our livestreams today are: - a discussion panel on helping kids become lifelong readers - a discussion panel on #romantasy and romantic fantasy Check out our full 2-week schedule of live events at FictionFest.ca/events! 💙📚 ⏰📚 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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What's On Today? - YouTube

These are the live Fiction Fest events happening today. Check out our playlists to find livestreams by genre, and head to https://FictionFest.ca/events to fi...

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I like the implied danger inherent of giving a review of Flies... What you do the same?

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Canada fictionfest.ca Living the

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Another feature for #FictionFest author @metajayroyston.bsky.social! You can find his live events on our schedule at FictionFest.ca/events! And if you want to see all our participating BC authors, head to the Gallery page. :) #CanadaSky #BookSky pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/06/19/v...

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Vernon author to launch shadowy new book ‘Flies’ at Canada Fiction Fest - Penticton Western News

Jay Royston is one of just 19 B.C. authors selected to take part in the online festival

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

#booksky jayroystonbooks.com A vigilante killer is murdering young sex offenders in the city of Kingspit and nobody cares, except these guys.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

fictionfest.ca for all the weird Canadian writers out there, including yours truly! Free panels, readings, etc.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In honour of my 1st ever published interview for my newest novel, Flies, available through jayroystonbooks.com! #BookSky #indiewriters #Canadafictionfest " share.google/GTs7YTssNJ8w...

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I don't know how to put this but... I'm kind of a big deal. [Anchorman ...

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I made my first book ad and what makes it so incredible is I once paid $18,000 for Film School tuition.... Flies - a vigilante killer is murdering young sex offenders. Great gift for your friendly neighbourhood social worker. #booksky #indiewriters #canadiancult #canadianlit #murdermystery

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

How do we all feel about 'tit for tat' book reviews? Asking for a friend.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Took a break from who I am to remind myself who I am.

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Matt Cahill @mattcahill.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Quick reminder: I'll be taking part in Canada Fiction Fest (running June 21 -> July 4). I'm part of two events: Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction: From Dystopian Futures to Outer Space (June 22), and Literary Fiction Author Readings (July 3). Follow @canadafictionfest.bsky.social for more.

June 22nd @ 7:30pm EST — Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction, From Dystopian Futures to Outer Space, a panel discussion featuring Marcus Edwards, myself, P.A. Cornell and Jay Royston (hosted by Steve Hugh Westenra).

July 3rd @ 7pm EST — Literary Fiction Author Readings (Group 3), featuring Kris Jamison, Bruce Bishop, myself and K.R. Wilson (hosted by Steve Hugh Westenra).

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Brian Grubb @briancgrubb.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

when one (1) new person subscribes to my newsletter

deli boys screencap: "i am a business god!"

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I have 15 arc readers for an upcoming novel about sex offenders and group homes so at least I have that going for me. And I'm in the Canada online fictionfest.ca so really, I have 2 things going for me. Make Reading Fun Again. #booksky #canadareads #canada #canadiancult #EaFoM

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#booksky Canada is hosting an online fiction fest June 21-July 6 to discuss and celebrate all things literary. I'll be participating in a discussion of all things #sciencefiction & #dystopian w/ people way smarter than me but that shouldn't stop you from registering. Check out fictionfest.ca

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Chris Ingraham @cingraham.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Current status of the Strait of Hormuz dispute

In Bruges scene where Colin Farrell is pointing a gun at his head and Brendon Gleeson is also pointing a gun at Colin Farrell's head

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Lets see some love for #ringette Daughter's competed for 6 years, 1st provincial gold medal.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

These 2 are stuck in a time tunnel looking in on this timeline and wondering why the fuck nobody listened to their advice. Be Excellent To Each Other.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Its hard to engage an audience on social media cuz we are basically all annoying. Except me. I don't engage because I keep forgetting which social media platform I'm supposed to soapbox on this month.

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Jay Royston @metajayroyston.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This will be me in 8 months if America doesn't get it's shit together. open.substack.com/pub/jayroyst...

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Karmageddon Outtake #32

The Duct Tape Trader, another short story that didn't make the cut

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/01/2026

Himes: "I was delighted to hear that Tom Cotton, chairmen of the Senate Intel Committee, has been in regular contact with the admin. I've had zero outreach and no D I'm aware of has. So apparently we're now in a world where the legal obligation to keep Congress informed only applies to your party."

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