JL Oakley~Historical fiction author
@jloakley.bsky.social
Historian, writer of historical fiction. Retired museum educator. Garden, books, and bird lover. Skills: can churn and wash butter, write in 19th century cursive & wield beater and froe. https://www.jloakleyauthor.com/
3100 acres of coffee bushes is pretty impressive. Kauai Coffee is an industrial level operation. I love how when the sugar cane agriculture crashed, they stepped in and created this wonderful enterprise. The old mills that processed the cane( I remember the vinegry smell)now process the beans.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
3100 acres of coffee bushes is pretty impressive. Kauai Coffee is an industrial level operation. I love how when the sugar cane agriculture crashed, they stepped in and created this wonderful enterprise. The old mills that processed the cane( I remember the vinegry smell)now process the beans.
Nice Bob.
Exciting news on Area 51 to streaming series. We now have a showrunner attached, which is a big step. He has a number of credits including a SyFy series I thought was really good. It's a big step in the right direction. amzn.to/2GYO80x #SciFiThriller #ScienceFictionBooks #Syfy
Area 51
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November 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Nice Bob.
Thanks for posting this. My late husband was a Vietnam vet, only 19 when he was sent over to the jungles.
Veterans Day 2025: How Veteran Stories Connect Generations
This Veterans Day, explore how veteran stories connect generations. Honoring service through preserved narratives, with resources for veterans who write.
This Veterans Day, explore how veteran stories connect generations. Honoring service through preserved narratives, with resources for veterans who write.
Veterans Day 2025: How Veteran Stories Connect Generations
This Veterans Day, explore how veteran stories connect generations. Honoring service through preserved narratives, with resources for veterans who write.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks for posting this. My late husband was a Vietnam vet, only 19 when he was sent over to the jungles.
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They're laughing in your face as they steal your money and make you suffer
Argentina President Javier Milei doing the “Trump dance” at Mar-a-Lago after getting an $40 billion bailout.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
They're laughing in your face as they steal your money and make you suffer
Some think it's the real thing. He stole the Lincoln bust when he left the first time.
I saw something about there being a copy at MaL - is that what you're talking about? Or....? And, no, I don't trust the Felon with anything!
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Some think it's the real thing. He stole the Lincoln bust when he left the first time.
I'm waiting for a reporter to ask why did Trump steal the Resolute Desk and hear Barbie give us her answer. Also ask, where is the Lincoln statue? Is it with the FIFA trophy?
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I'm waiting for a reporter to ask why did Trump steal the Resolute Desk and hear Barbie give us her answer. Also ask, where is the Lincoln statue? Is it with the FIFA trophy?
Sickening.
Trump also just released the guy who lied to the FBI about the Bidens taking bribes.
He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
newrepublic.com/post/202897/...
He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
newrepublic.com/post/202897/...
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sickening.
Thanks for always paying attention to these threats and scams.
New #WriterBeware blog post: the minute the humongous Anthropic copyright settlement was announced, it became inevitable that unrelated third parties would seek to benefit...in this case, by convincing authors to opt out writerbeware.blog/2025/11/07/p...
Predatory Opt-Outs: The Speculators Come for the Anthropic Copyright Settlement - Writer Beware
The enormous, $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright class action settlement is reputedly the biggest copyright infringement recovery in history. With such a high-profile case, it’s inevitable that eligible...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thanks for always paying attention to these threats and scams.
Some days I feel like we are in a reality show
The greatest patriot in the history of patriots. So much patriotism.
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Some days I feel like we are in a reality show
I love where I live. But winter is coming with wind and rain, I won’t see a sky like this for awhile.
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I love where I live. But winter is coming with wind and rain, I won’t see a sky like this for awhile.
I'm flying to conference on Sunday. I hope I can make it. I really praying my friends who will be joining me get through their 3 connections.
They’re going to keep the government closed thru Thanksgiving travel just to stick it to us even more, aren’t they?
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm flying to conference on Sunday. I hope I can make it. I really praying my friends who will be joining me get through their 3 connections.
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Kinda similar energy
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Kinda similar energy
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LA: “They took a US citizen father out and left a toddler in the backseat. Two heavily armed border patrol agents got in that car and drove the child and the vehicle away.”
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
LA: “They took a US citizen father out and left a toddler in the backseat. Two heavily armed border patrol agents got in that car and drove the child and the vehicle away.”
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
Just I get ready to fly to Kauai this Sunday.
November 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Just I get ready to fly to Kauai this Sunday.
You got it!
When I first registered at #authornation2025, I didn’t see the appeal of adding ribbons to my lanyard, in fact, I wasn’t going to be a joiner. That didn’t last long, go big or go home! Before and after. #therealbookfunnel #authornation25
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
You got it!
I like noise, I guess. I write very well in cafes which changed after COVID, but maybe when I say write, I might editing or building some talk in Powerpoint.
I just got stuck on "watch videos while I write". Why?
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I like noise, I guess. I write very well in cafes which changed after COVID, but maybe when I say write, I might editing or building some talk in Powerpoint.
PS. I have Libby on my KF.
What e readers are good for library borrowing (Libby), reading ARCs as pdfs, and buying ebooks on bookshop?
My old tablet is dying. 😢 But a light e reader might be fun!
Though I mostly still read physical books, I need it occasionally.
My old tablet is dying. 😢 But a light e reader might be fun!
Though I mostly still read physical books, I need it occasionally.
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
PS. I have Libby on my KF.
I love my Kindle Fire. I can read books but I can also watch videos while I write and I take it abroad for wifi hookup for gmail and Facebook, etc. In color. I listen to KUOW for news on it.
What e readers are good for library borrowing (Libby), reading ARCs as pdfs, and buying ebooks on bookshop?
My old tablet is dying. 😢 But a light e reader might be fun!
Though I mostly still read physical books, I need it occasionally.
My old tablet is dying. 😢 But a light e reader might be fun!
Though I mostly still read physical books, I need it occasionally.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I love my Kindle Fire. I can read books but I can also watch videos while I write and I take it abroad for wifi hookup for gmail and Facebook, etc. In color. I listen to KUOW for news on it.
Isn't she NOT legal?
Habba is threatening to prosecute people in NJ for voter fraud in tomorrow’s election if she thinks they cheated.
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Isn't she NOT legal?
Looking great.
I'm having a great time representing Chanticleer Book Reviews at Author Nation! Authors are the best people to hang out with/
#AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #WritersConference #Books #ProfessionalWriters
#AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #WritersConference #Books #ProfessionalWriters
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Looking great.
Sounds like my day.
Weird writing style. Type 9 words then look something up and get distracted by funny memes which must be shared right away. Let the dog out, let the dog in, wash dishes and do laundry and then get mad because no new words are in my manuscript and how dare they when I’ve been so busy.
#writersky
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November 4, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Sounds like my day.
How's the attendance? Have you met David and Dena, yet?
Opening day of #AuthorNation and an opportunity to meet in person many of those that support me in my author journey #D2D #prowritingaid #bookfunnel #vellum
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
How's the attendance? Have you met David and Dena, yet?
This has affected my cousins' books, some with rare photos. I contacted them and they said they got the letter. They opted out, but legit is it really? What's been taken so far without knowledge
Detailed article in indie publisher Arcadia's opaque AI training deal, for which it is not asking permission & paying authors a pittance, unless they opt out (not how it's supposed to work: copyright is opt _in_, not opt out) Thx to @publisherslunch.bsky.social for the link slate.com/technology/2...
You’ve Seen These Books in Every Gift Shop. You Won’t Guess Who Wants to Buy Them Now.
Arcadia Publishing built its empire on small-town storytellers. Now it wants to sell their words to an A.I. company no one will name.
slate.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
This has affected my cousins' books, some with rare photos. I contacted them and they said they got the letter. They opted out, but legit is it really? What's been taken so far without knowledge
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.