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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What is it that makes you add a book to your tbr? Is it trusted recommendations, the blurb, social media going off about it? Or do you read within a genre and know where your joy comes from? #bookish #booktrends #reading #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's Wednesday, so it's bookstore time. This week we're in Ashburton at the delightfully welcoming Leaf Bookshop. There are others that are light airy and welcoming, but this might be the top of the list #bookish #Melbourne #bookstoresofmelbourne #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

October will be a little change of pace for me on socials as I begin to query my first book, A Fallen Sun. So if you notice things are a little lazy or slow, spare a like or comment to let me know it's not all in vain...please🙌👏 #tranches #writers #authorlife #bookjourney #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

September Wrap Up! It was month two on social media and a lot of work going into keeping things fresh whilst still writing...it is not something I thought I'd be trying to get to grips with now, but I'm still here and still writing! #newauthor #monthlywrap #reading #writing #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A little poetry on identity and performance, might hit for those in the neurodivergent community #poetry #neurodivergence #autism #poetrysky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another Wednesday, another delightful Melbourne bookshop for you all to check out. Rainy Day Books in the Basin (about 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD) has more second hand and pre-loved books than I think I've ever seen #bookish #Melbourne #bookstoresofMelbourne #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My wonderful wife got me a weekend away to relax and write without the normal pressures of everyday life - what did it look like and how much writing did I actually get done? #writing #melbourne #writesky #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last week we met the key characters, now the key quotes from them through the first book - A Fallen Sun #Fantasy #Mythology #Fallensun #booksky #authorsky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ever loved a book setting so much you wanted to explore beyond the books yourself? I've loved the Cosmere RPG that's allowed that, what have you delved into before? (sorry the chasmfiend is still unfinished) #cosmere #RPG #Stormlight #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So rather than list the reasons you should try my Greek Mythology Fantasy series, I've tried to think of some reasons you won't like it, just so you can avoid it if you want #Fantasy #Mythology #GreekMythology #Bookish #Booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Another Wednesday, another bookstore of Melbourne. This time we're down in Mornington at the beautiful Farrell's Bookshop. If you're heading down to the peninsula from Melbourne this offers a wonderful chance to stop and entertain yourself and the kids #bookshop #bookish #melbourne #mornington

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A strange tip for writers...you don't have to like your characters...and neither do your readers... #writing #bookish #writingtips #writesky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Introducing some of my key characters from A Fallen Sun - Which of the Greek Gods will take the spotlight, who will be causing the problems and who will be providing the solutions? #AFallenSun #Mythology #Fantasy #NewBook #BookSky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My opening line for A Fallen Sun - what's your favourite opening line of a book? #books #newAuthor #openingline #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's Wednesday which means another episode of Bookstores of Melbourne, this time it's Through the looking galss, a pre-loved and second hand treasure trove in Fitzroy which is well worth your time to go through the small shop filled with great finds #bookish #melbourne #bookstore #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tuesday Teasers: If the end of a thread means death, can the thread of an immortals life be measured? #Newbook #AFallenSun #Mythology #Fantasy #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I moved to Australia from the UK and due to moving around whilst renting and making space for my little one, I have owned close to zero books for a few years now so wanted to build out a collection again - trying to keep costs down. Here's what I've picked up in the last month #books #bookshelf

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Journeys of all types are hard, but if we can make some progress then eventually we'll reach our goal. Writing is something very new to me, and it's taking a lot more energy than I gave it credit for! Keep going fellow writers! #Writers #Writingmotivation #Melbourne #Writesky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What does a writing week look like for me as a part time writer? It can vary a lot, but this week captured the ups and downs of it #bookishmelbourne #newauthor #writers #writesky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Another episode of Bookstores of Melbourne - this time Benn's Books in Bentleigh in Melbourne's South East. If you know your next read they'll find it, and if you don't you had best be prepared for some great recommendations #bookishmelbourne #bookstoresofmelbourne #reading #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tuesday Teasers: The Olympians are not known for their discretion, so how will they deal with a challenge to their power? #Newbook #AFallenSun #Mythology #Fantasy #bookdsky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

August Monthly Wrap - A month on social media and I managed a single post every workday across my teasers, poetry and clumsy video series. It's been a journey, and if I've learnt anything it's that the people love a bookstore! #MonthlyWrap #Startedfromthebottomnowimhere #bookishmelbourne

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Where do you get your books? Big Chain? Independent Stores? Pre-loved and Libraries? Or are you a pre-order kind of person? Let me know in the comments! #books #bookishmelbourne #bookish

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some more poetry today, for the ones in our lives that make it feel like it's moving at the right pace #poetry #romanticpoetry #slowliving #poetrysky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Bookstores of (Greater) Melbourne - We're back with another episode and a great local store if you're out east in Yarra Glen, Novel Nook. It has a wonderful cafe attached and a great selection of fantasy, sci-fi and romantasy. It also carries some beautiful versions for your display shelves

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Tuesday Teasers - The goddess of the hunt and moon has their world torn apart, what actions will she take when the facts begin to emerge? #NewBook #Mythology #AFallenSun #Fantasy #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The next steps aren't always easy to see in any journey - so thought I'd set out my aims for the rest of the year! Focus on my first trilogy, Sundered Heavens, but other projects that I'm excited to work on too! Beta readers enquire within! #writing #author #writingprojects #betareaders

Title slide reading "The next 5 steps on my writing journey," centered on a dark circular medallion with a gold sun at the top, a muted laurel wreath beneath the text, and an ornate Greek‑key border.

Finish Draft 1 of "Blood Moon Rising" — seven chapters written so far; author wants to finish book one to set story across two books, shown alongside a screenshot of a document titled "Blood Moon Rising — The Heavens Sundered — Book 2" and a stylized sun motif.

Slide titled "Query the Series" describing the author's process of querying literary agents, featuring a QueryTracker dashboard screenshot and noting many novels face 100+ rejections but all it takes is one agent to accept.

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Another episode of Bookstores of Melbourne - This time Hill of Content on Bourke Street that gives you time and space to browse their wonderful selection, especially if you have little ones who love to read #bookstore #melbourne #bookishmelbourne

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Tuesday Teaser - Can the mortals have a say in their destiny? Or will the gods twist it once more? #NewBook #NewAuthor #AFallenSun #Mythology #Booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I got my first big writing win last week - winning the @kingstonwriterscentre short story competition and meeting Mayor of Kingston @crgeorginaoxley (who is apparently also writing a children's book 👀) and it was great to celebrate...but not all the journey is smooth sailing! #writingwin #shortstory

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Love going through a bookshop especially ones this beautiful at Novels Nook in Yarra Glen (detailed video coming shortly) - and wondered how everyone comes up with their story ideas? Dreams? Bolt of Inspiration? Brainstorming? #Authorthoughts #bookshops #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A little poetry - A different perspective shows the personal side of love #poetry #love #takingtime #She

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Another installment of bookstores of Melbourne - small cheat with the Athenaeum. A wonderful library that sells pre-loved books and allows you to sit and read/write on their space . Highly recommend a visit just for the building itself or the wonderful librarians #melbourne #bookstore #library

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Tuesday Teaser - Who will stand against what comes next, and who will fight? #NewBook #AFallenSun #NewAuthor #Mythology #Booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Can Hephaestus and Athena deal with the newly discovered darkness - or is there more to be done to settle their personal history? #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Hephaestus resisted rolling his eyes, not wanting to encounter any further delays, but acknowledging the seriousness of the evening. This wasn’t news that aged well. Action was required.
Before he could decide whether to complain to Athena or to get started on the facts of the night, she reminded him why she had been his first point of contact. “Your forge. It’s dark.” Four words. Worry rising in each one.
Hephaestus nodded gravely, not turning towards his pride and joy. “Yes. But one problem at a time. And we must tackle the most serious one first. But for that we need…” His solemn words were cut short as a noise from below them signified they were no longer alone. Rocks sliding underfoot, a person climbing.

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Can the Olympians undo their own line of thinking and save themselves from their fated demise? #AFallenSun #Fantasy #NewBook #Mythology #Booksky #Authorsky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The first of my 60 seconds (or less) book reviews is Elantris by Brandon Sanderson - it gets less hype than Mistborn of Stormlight, but as a single novel deep world build I think it's pretty fantastic and probably my favourite relationship angle #60SecondBookReview #Elantris #Cosmere #Sanderson

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tuesday Teaser - Olympus stands above it all, but can it survive what the Gods have done? #NewBook #NewAuthor #Mythology #AFallenSun #Booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

My first book is in final stages of drafting... can the gods deal with the unthinkable? #Booksky #NewBook #NewAuthor #Mythology #AFallenSun

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Writing thoughts: What's the biggest change you've made from Draft 1 to Final? I'm glad I've decided to write book 2 before querying because it's changing a lot to ensure better flow! Big conversation changes, new character mentions and highlights... #newbook #newauthor #fantasy #mythology #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A little poetry today - for the love that doesn't need to shout #poetry #takingtime #intheinbetween #spokenword

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Same vibes. If your reaction to someone raising legitimate points is to go uber defensive and over the top, you're probably in the wrong...

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Have you been to Paperback on Bourke Street? Great feel, top service and probably my favourite bookstore in Melbourne #bookstore #books #Melbourne #booksky

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tuesday Teasers - Characters throughout mythology face curses, can they rise again? #Booksky #NewBooks #AFallenSun #NewAuthor #Mythology

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Scott Johnson @scottjohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Hi! I'm Scott, and I hope you enjoy my page. I'm here to share my writing, and get more involved with the world of authors and books! If fantasy, sci-fi or mythology are your jam, leave a comment, give me a follow and lets see what comes next #newauthor #introductions #fantasy #mythology #booksky

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