Joanne Paulson 🍁
@joannepaulson.bsky.social
Author, editor, journalist.
Created in Canada.
Collects coloured rags and throws away food.
https://www.jcpaulsonwriter.com/
Created in Canada.
Collects coloured rags and throws away food.
https://www.jcpaulsonwriter.com/
Pinned
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Part 2 of my Indie Books series focusses on books published by Small Press. Thanks to @meljrey.bsky.social.
Books inc @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social, Julee Balko, @joannepaulson.bsky.social , @alethearlyons.bsky.social & @pscwillis.bsky.social
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#books #readers
Books inc @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social, Julee Balko, @joannepaulson.bsky.social , @alethearlyons.bsky.social & @pscwillis.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
#books #readers
February 6, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Part 2 of my Indie Books series focusses on books published by Small Press. Thanks to @meljrey.bsky.social.
Books inc @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social, Julee Balko, @joannepaulson.bsky.social , @alethearlyons.bsky.social & @pscwillis.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
#books #readers
Books inc @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social, Julee Balko, @joannepaulson.bsky.social , @alethearlyons.bsky.social & @pscwillis.bsky.social
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#books #readers
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Who's ready for some #Friday #Fun?
Here's to informal times...
@jordanagreene.bsky.social
@joannepaulson.bsky.social
@jcsimonds.bsky.social
@jpandre52.bsky.social
@plkleinauthor.bsky.social
@alexandra19.bsky.social
@lilybeth-writes.bsky.social
@laylahawke2.bsky.social
Here's to informal times...
@jordanagreene.bsky.social
@joannepaulson.bsky.social
@jcsimonds.bsky.social
@jpandre52.bsky.social
@plkleinauthor.bsky.social
@alexandra19.bsky.social
@lilybeth-writes.bsky.social
@laylahawke2.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Who's ready for some #Friday #Fun?
Here's to informal times...
@jordanagreene.bsky.social
@joannepaulson.bsky.social
@jcsimonds.bsky.social
@jpandre52.bsky.social
@plkleinauthor.bsky.social
@alexandra19.bsky.social
@lilybeth-writes.bsky.social
@laylahawke2.bsky.social
Here's to informal times...
@jordanagreene.bsky.social
@joannepaulson.bsky.social
@jcsimonds.bsky.social
@jpandre52.bsky.social
@plkleinauthor.bsky.social
@alexandra19.bsky.social
@lilybeth-writes.bsky.social
@laylahawke2.bsky.social
Washington Post Kyiv correspondent Lizzie Johnson was laid off by Jeff Bezos in the middle of a warzone, where she has been frequently writing in pencil, because pens freeze, from the "warmth" of her car with a headlamp, risking her life.
1/3
1/3
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Washington Post Kyiv correspondent Lizzie Johnson was laid off by Jeff Bezos in the middle of a warzone, where she has been frequently writing in pencil, because pens freeze, from the "warmth" of her car with a headlamp, risking her life.
1/3
1/3
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"...the consent piece is what has sent the hockey romance into the stratosphere."
Yes, yes and yes. So *those* scenes were gorgeous to look at (and so were Hudson and Connor, of course), but what really made my heart skip a beat while watching was the asking.
Yes, yes and yes. So *those* scenes were gorgeous to look at (and so were Hudson and Connor, of course), but what really made my heart skip a beat while watching was the asking.
“You still okay?” Ilya Rozanov asks Shane Hollander.
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
Consent finally gets its erotic due
Three Canadian authors discuss the moment . . . and thank you, Rachel Reid
joannepaulson.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
"...the consent piece is what has sent the hockey romance into the stratosphere."
Yes, yes and yes. So *those* scenes were gorgeous to look at (and so were Hudson and Connor, of course), but what really made my heart skip a beat while watching was the asking.
Yes, yes and yes. So *those* scenes were gorgeous to look at (and so were Hudson and Connor, of course), but what really made my heart skip a beat while watching was the asking.
“You still okay?” Ilya Rozanov asks Shane Hollander.
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
Consent finally gets its erotic due
Three Canadian authors discuss the moment . . . and thank you, Rachel Reid
joannepaulson.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
“You still okay?” Ilya Rozanov asks Shane Hollander.
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
They are deep in the throes of having sex in episode two of Heated Rivalry. Hollander has long since said “yes.” Yet, Rozanov asks the question.
Consent has gone viral. Let's enjoy it for a hot minute.
joannepaulson.substack.com/p/consent-fi...
Bargain Booksy is giving away a big bundle of marvelous mysteries AND a Kindle!
Join the giveaway now here:
bargainbooksy.com/mystery-give...
Here are four of the books, and yep, Adam's Witness is among them. 😃
Join the giveaway now here:
bargainbooksy.com/mystery-give...
Here are four of the books, and yep, Adam's Witness is among them. 😃
Mystery Giveaway - February 1st 2026 - Bargain Booksy
Deals on Bestselling eBooks
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February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Bargain Booksy is giving away a big bundle of marvelous mysteries AND a Kindle!
Join the giveaway now here:
bargainbooksy.com/mystery-give...
Here are four of the books, and yep, Adam's Witness is among them. 😃
Join the giveaway now here:
bargainbooksy.com/mystery-give...
Here are four of the books, and yep, Adam's Witness is among them. 😃
Catherine O'Hara. 71.
Thanks for everything.
Thanks for everything.
a woman in a black dress is smiling with #schitts creek written in the corner
ALT: a woman in a black dress is smiling with #schitts creek written in the corner
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January 31, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Catherine O'Hara. 71.
Thanks for everything.
Thanks for everything.
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My latest blog post is about hosting the #7syllablesentence and a bit more besides.
Thanks to @poetguygabe.bsky.social, @vignettes.bsky.social, @msfulofgrace.bsky.social, @pscwillis.bsky.social and @joannepaulson.bsky.social for allowing me to use their posts.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
Thanks to @poetguygabe.bsky.social, @vignettes.bsky.social, @msfulofgrace.bsky.social, @pscwillis.bsky.social and @joannepaulson.bsky.social for allowing me to use their posts.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
My latest blog post is about hosting the #7syllablesentence and a bit more besides.
Thanks to @poetguygabe.bsky.social, @vignettes.bsky.social, @msfulofgrace.bsky.social, @pscwillis.bsky.social and @joannepaulson.bsky.social for allowing me to use their posts.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
Thanks to @poetguygabe.bsky.social, @vignettes.bsky.social, @msfulofgrace.bsky.social, @pscwillis.bsky.social and @joannepaulson.bsky.social for allowing me to use their posts.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuJo... @wendybayne.bsky.social @canada-dry.bsky.social @joannepaulson.bsky.social
@peipolitical.bsky.social @kenstark.bsky.social @minibubbly.bsky.social @edgeoerin.com
@canadian-critic.bsky.social @honestcanadian.bsky.social @fagankara.bsky.social
#ElbowsUp #Canada 🇨🇦🍁
@peipolitical.bsky.social @kenstark.bsky.social @minibubbly.bsky.social @edgeoerin.com
@canadian-critic.bsky.social @honestcanadian.bsky.social @fagankara.bsky.social
#ElbowsUp #Canada 🇨🇦🍁
"One for the ages": US Financial Times editor calls Carney's Davos speech "extraordinary"
YouTube video by Global News
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January 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Thanks to everyone who liked, shared or took part in the #7syllablesentence using my prompts.
Thanks to @pscwillis.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social, @joannepaulson.bsky.social
and of course @poetguygabe.bsky.social
Thanks to @pscwillis.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social, @joannepaulson.bsky.social
and of course @poetguygabe.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Thanks to everyone who liked, shared or took part in the #7syllablesentence using my prompts.
Thanks to @pscwillis.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social, @joannepaulson.bsky.social
and of course @poetguygabe.bsky.social
Thanks to @pscwillis.bsky.social @artbyseranya.bsky.social, @joannepaulson.bsky.social
and of course @poetguygabe.bsky.social
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An excellent post with great advice from a journalist who knows of what she speaks.
Authors (and everyone else, really), here's a wee primer on being prepared for potential media interest.
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Eight tips for dealing with the media
Yes, dear author . . . and everyone else. Even in today's fractured media environment, it remains important to be prepared.
joannepaulson.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM
An excellent post with great advice from a journalist who knows of what she speaks.
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My favourite journo shares some of her wisdom - listen up peeps to @joannepaulson.bsky.social
Authors (and everyone else, really), here's a wee primer on being prepared for potential media interest.
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Eight tips for dealing with the media
Yes, dear author . . . and everyone else. Even in today's fractured media environment, it remains important to be prepared.
joannepaulson.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM
My favourite journo shares some of her wisdom - listen up peeps to @joannepaulson.bsky.social
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Great post by Joanne.
Authors (and everyone else, really), here's a wee primer on being prepared for potential media interest.
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Eight tips for dealing with the media
Yes, dear author . . . and everyone else. Even in today's fractured media environment, it remains important to be prepared.
joannepaulson.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Great post by Joanne.
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AUTHORS, YOU NEED THIS!
An extremely useful #substack post from my fellow journalist and author pal @joannepaulson.bsky.social -- if you're planning to promote your work, read this smart, sensible advice!
#protip #goodadvice #writerslife #authorlife
open.substack.com/pub/joannepa...
An extremely useful #substack post from my fellow journalist and author pal @joannepaulson.bsky.social -- if you're planning to promote your work, read this smart, sensible advice!
#protip #goodadvice #writerslife #authorlife
open.substack.com/pub/joannepa...
Eight tips for dealing with the media
Yes, dear author . . . and everyone else. Even in today's fractured media environment, it remains important to be prepared.
open.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
AUTHORS, YOU NEED THIS!
An extremely useful #substack post from my fellow journalist and author pal @joannepaulson.bsky.social -- if you're planning to promote your work, read this smart, sensible advice!
#protip #goodadvice #writerslife #authorlife
open.substack.com/pub/joannepa...
An extremely useful #substack post from my fellow journalist and author pal @joannepaulson.bsky.social -- if you're planning to promote your work, read this smart, sensible advice!
#protip #goodadvice #writerslife #authorlife
open.substack.com/pub/joannepa...
Authors (and everyone else, really), here's a wee primer on being prepared for potential media interest.
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Eight tips for dealing with the media
Yes, dear author . . . and everyone else. Even in today's fractured media environment, it remains important to be prepared.
joannepaulson.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Authors (and everyone else, really), here's a wee primer on being prepared for potential media interest.
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Even in today's fractured media environment, as my story shows, it could happen.
My latest Substack
joannepaulson.substack.com/publish/post...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a speech for the ages in Davos today, a hard-hitting analysis of the geopolitical situation and imho a must read. And not just for Canadians.
"Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition."
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
"Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition."
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
Read the full transcript of Carney’s speech to World Economic Forum - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech in Davos, Switzerland, on the 'new world order' and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.
globalnews.ca
January 21, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a speech for the ages in Davos today, a hard-hitting analysis of the geopolitical situation and imho a must read. And not just for Canadians.
"Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition."
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
"Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition."
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
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The Hard Times: Prison Diaries is finally out (link in bio). It is a book about crime, punishment, rehabilitation, greed, compassion, dignity, personal choice, and putting a newspaper to bed before the editorial team gets locked up for the night. Hope you like it.
March 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Hard Times: Prison Diaries is finally out (link in bio). It is a book about crime, punishment, rehabilitation, greed, compassion, dignity, personal choice, and putting a newspaper to bed before the editorial team gets locked up for the night. Hope you like it.
You probably know this already, but Greenland be slightly larger than France, Germany, Spain, and the UK . . .
COMBINED.🫨
(And about 1/4 the size of Canada. I mean, big.)
COMBINED.🫨
(And about 1/4 the size of Canada. I mean, big.)
January 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
You probably know this already, but Greenland be slightly larger than France, Germany, Spain, and the UK . . .
COMBINED.🫨
(And about 1/4 the size of Canada. I mean, big.)
COMBINED.🫨
(And about 1/4 the size of Canada. I mean, big.)
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The Body in Bounty Bay – @mcgivens.bsky.social who impressed me with her originality and a warmth that oozed out and hugged me. Not easy for a book with two dead bodies in it.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4VHVZTM
full list of this months books ⬇️
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
#books #mystery #indie
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4VHVZTM
full list of this months books ⬇️
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
#books #mystery #indie
January 16, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The Body in Bounty Bay – @mcgivens.bsky.social who impressed me with her originality and a warmth that oozed out and hugged me. Not easy for a book with two dead bodies in it.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4VHVZTM
full list of this months books ⬇️
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
#books #mystery #indie
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4VHVZTM
full list of this months books ⬇️
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
#books #mystery #indie
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Pt 2 of my excellent Indie reads - well 5 with number 6 on it’s way which will obviously be excellent too.
Adam & Grace series @joannepaulson.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVCM5YZ
Who wants a TV series? 🙋🙋🙋
To see the whole list for this month click below.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
Adam & Grace series @joannepaulson.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVCM5YZ
Who wants a TV series? 🙋🙋🙋
To see the whole list for this month click below.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
January 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Pt 2 of my excellent Indie reads - well 5 with number 6 on it’s way which will obviously be excellent too.
Adam & Grace series @joannepaulson.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVCM5YZ
Who wants a TV series? 🙋🙋🙋
To see the whole list for this month click below.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
Adam & Grace series @joannepaulson.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVCM5YZ
Who wants a TV series? 🙋🙋🙋
To see the whole list for this month click below.
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
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Thanks, Joanne!
It’s 1840, London. A rumour from Imperial Russia puts a mysterious young French woman's life at risk.
KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/the-ts...
Amazon: mybook.to/TheTsarsDaug...
#WritingCommunity #Readers #HistoricalThriller
It’s 1840, London. A rumour from Imperial Russia puts a mysterious young French woman's life at risk.
KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/the-ts...
Amazon: mybook.to/TheTsarsDaug...
#WritingCommunity #Readers #HistoricalThriller
January 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Thanks, Joanne!
It’s 1840, London. A rumour from Imperial Russia puts a mysterious young French woman's life at risk.
KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/the-ts...
Amazon: mybook.to/TheTsarsDaug...
#WritingCommunity #Readers #HistoricalThriller
It’s 1840, London. A rumour from Imperial Russia puts a mysterious young French woman's life at risk.
KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/the-ts...
Amazon: mybook.to/TheTsarsDaug...
#WritingCommunity #Readers #HistoricalThriller
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Thanks Jo who can I add?
@fiphillipswriter.bsky.social @meljrey.bsky.social
@alethearlyons.bsky.social @annlittler.bsky.social @lkmorganx.bsky.social @pscwillis.bsky.social @tanyapacker.bsky.social @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social
@slowlaurus.bsky.social @msfulofgrace.bsky.social
@fiphillipswriter.bsky.social @meljrey.bsky.social
@alethearlyons.bsky.social @annlittler.bsky.social @lkmorganx.bsky.social @pscwillis.bsky.social @tanyapacker.bsky.social @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social
@slowlaurus.bsky.social @msfulofgrace.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Thanks Jo this is my booky thing
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
adding @phoenixfire110.bsky.social @zombieirishgirl.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social
@ominoushallways.bsky.social @eliseswritings.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
adding @phoenixfire110.bsky.social @zombieirishgirl.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social
@ominoushallways.bsky.social @eliseswritings.bsky.social
Bring on the Indie Books!
Part one - self published novels.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Thanks Jo this is my booky thing
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
adding @phoenixfire110.bsky.social @zombieirishgirl.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social
@ominoushallways.bsky.social @eliseswritings.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws...
adding @phoenixfire110.bsky.social @zombieirishgirl.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social
@ominoushallways.bsky.social @eliseswritings.bsky.social