James J. Fenske
@jamesjfenske.bsky.social
Writer working on my first novel, "Remember," a World War 2 historical fiction. Lover of Star Trek, Star Wars, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Simpsons.
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James J. Fenske
@jamesjfenske.bsky.social
· Nov 14
In between sessions of editing my #HistoricalFiction WIP, I'm working on a collection of thoughts and memories about my brother and the person he used to be before drug and alcohol abuse devastated his life. #WritingCommunity
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 85:
"I never worry about my second grade level grammar mistakes."
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"I never worry about my second grade level grammar mistakes."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 85:
"I never worry about my second grade level grammar mistakes."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"I never worry about my second grade level grammar mistakes."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 71:
"Not me coming up with story idea number 934."
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"Not me coming up with story idea number 934."
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November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 71:
"Not me coming up with story idea number 934."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"Not me coming up with story idea number 934."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
I met up with my uncle and read to him the project I've written about my brother. He had some notes, comments, and it spurred some more memories to add. Time to get back to writing. #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I met up with my uncle and read to him the project I've written about my brother. He had some notes, comments, and it spurred some more memories to add. Time to get back to writing. #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
Went to the used bookstore and found a perfect companion book for working on my World War 2 #HistoricalFiction series. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
November 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Went to the used bookstore and found a perfect companion book for working on my World War 2 #HistoricalFiction series. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
Sometimes I have to remind myself that when I have a character do really horrible things, it doesn't mean I would do those horrible things. #WritingCommunity
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sometimes I have to remind myself that when I have a character do really horrible things, it doesn't mean I would do those horrible things. #WritingCommunity
I bought $30 worth of Halloween candy on Monday. Am I expecting trick-or-treaters? I live in an apartment complex, so no.
Will I be home for Halloween? Most of it, no.
Is it all for me? I plead the 5th.
Will I be home for Halloween? Most of it, no.
Is it all for me? I plead the 5th.
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I bought $30 worth of Halloween candy on Monday. Am I expecting trick-or-treaters? I live in an apartment complex, so no.
Will I be home for Halloween? Most of it, no.
Is it all for me? I plead the 5th.
Will I be home for Halloween? Most of it, no.
Is it all for me? I plead the 5th.
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 84:
"I never need to Google words to make sure I'm using them correctly."
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"I never need to Google words to make sure I'm using them correctly."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 84:
"I never need to Google words to make sure I'm using them correctly."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"I never need to Google words to make sure I'm using them correctly."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
The oscillating fan that's been my white noise companion while I sleep for 15 years is no longer oscillating. It's one foot in the grave for it, I guess.
Just as long as the fan still works...
Just as long as the fan still works...
October 29, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The oscillating fan that's been my white noise companion while I sleep for 15 years is no longer oscillating. It's one foot in the grave for it, I guess.
Just as long as the fan still works...
Just as long as the fan still works...
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 40:
"My novel will write itself, right?"
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"My novel will write itself, right?"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 40:
"My novel will write itself, right?"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"My novel will write itself, right?"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
I have discovered my spirit animal.
October 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I have discovered my spirit animal.
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 32:
"I always cry when I kill off a side character."
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"I always cry when I kill off a side character."
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October 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 32:
"I always cry when I kill off a side character."
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"I always cry when I kill off a side character."
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This may be showing my age, but Pizza Hut needs to bring back the Book It! program. Getting free personal pan pizzas as a kid just for reading books was awesome.
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This may be showing my age, but Pizza Hut needs to bring back the Book It! program. Getting free personal pan pizzas as a kid just for reading books was awesome.
October 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Fellow writers aren't my competition. They're my co-workers, and the job works best when we're all pulling together with support and kindness in the toughest of times.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fellow writers aren't my competition. They're my co-workers, and the job works best when we're all pulling together with support and kindness in the toughest of times.
#WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
I went on a long awaited Lean Cuisine binge while grocery shopping yesterday. Is it the healthiest? Probably not, but it's way better than spending $17 nightly on garbage food at the gas station on the way home from work at midnight.
October 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I went on a long awaited Lean Cuisine binge while grocery shopping yesterday. Is it the healthiest? Probably not, but it's way better than spending $17 nightly on garbage food at the gas station on the way home from work at midnight.
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 57:
"I control the direction of the plot, not my characters."
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"I control the direction of the plot, not my characters."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 57:
"I control the direction of the plot, not my characters."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"I control the direction of the plot, not my characters."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
I just realized I left my laundry in the washing machine for over 6 hours. 💀
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I just realized I left my laundry in the washing machine for over 6 hours. 💀
The urge to edit while my manuscript is at the editor is strong.
I just need to hold on a little longer.
I just need to hold on a little longer.
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The urge to edit while my manuscript is at the editor is strong.
I just need to hold on a little longer.
I just need to hold on a little longer.
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 10:
"Writing this blurb is easy!"
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"Writing this blurb is easy!"
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October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 10:
"Writing this blurb is easy!"
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"Writing this blurb is easy!"
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Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 81:
"I can write a manuscript under 150,000 words."
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"I can write a manuscript under 150,000 words."
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October 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 81:
"I can write a manuscript under 150,000 words."
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"I can write a manuscript under 150,000 words."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 78:
"I never edit at 2 am."
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"I never edit at 2 am."
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October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 78:
"I never edit at 2 am."
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"I never edit at 2 am."
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
Nothing says trauma like trying to navigate through a mild panic attack last night at work.
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Nothing says trauma like trying to navigate through a mild panic attack last night at work.
I need to focus on my writing today.
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I need to focus on my writing today.
I need to focus on my writing today.
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I need to focus on my writing today.
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 63:
"I never confuse 'you're' and 'your.'"
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"I never confuse 'you're' and 'your.'"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
October 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Lies I Tell Myself, Chapter 63:
"I never confuse 'you're' and 'your.'"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife
"I never confuse 'you're' and 'your.'"
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #writerslife