John Small - Artist
@johnsmallartist.bsky.social
Massachusetts, married, vegan Illustrator, storyteller & author (The Small Family Legacy) | Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear)
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-F.K.-Small/author/B0FH79NQK9
www.johnsmallartist.com
Deep ancestry roots to Cape Cod.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-F.K.-Small/author/B0FH79NQK9
www.johnsmallartist.com
Deep ancestry roots to Cape Cod.
If you’ve read one of my books, The Small Family Legacy or Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear
and enjoyed it, thank you.
Reviews truly help independent authors. I’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving one on Amazon.
Link in comments.
#author #book #capecod #northtruro #Massachusetts #GentleLiving
and enjoyed it, thank you.
Reviews truly help independent authors. I’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving one on Amazon.
Link in comments.
#author #book #capecod #northtruro #Massachusetts #GentleLiving
January 21, 2026 at 6:57 PM
If you’ve read one of my books, The Small Family Legacy or Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear
and enjoyed it, thank you.
Reviews truly help independent authors. I’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving one on Amazon.
Link in comments.
#author #book #capecod #northtruro #Massachusetts #GentleLiving
and enjoyed it, thank you.
Reviews truly help independent authors. I’d be grateful if you’d consider leaving one on Amazon.
Link in comments.
#author #book #capecod #northtruro #Massachusetts #GentleLiving
Winter invites us to slow down.
Two very different books, born from quiet:
• The Small Family Legacy — a personal family journey through time & place
• Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — a gentle companion for reflection.
A quieter pace, if you need it.
(Available on Amazon - link in comments)
Two very different books, born from quiet:
• The Small Family Legacy — a personal family journey through time & place
• Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — a gentle companion for reflection.
A quieter pace, if you need it.
(Available on Amazon - link in comments)
January 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Winter invites us to slow down.
Two very different books, born from quiet:
• The Small Family Legacy — a personal family journey through time & place
• Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — a gentle companion for reflection.
A quieter pace, if you need it.
(Available on Amazon - link in comments)
Two very different books, born from quiet:
• The Small Family Legacy — a personal family journey through time & place
• Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear — a gentle companion for reflection.
A quieter pace, if you need it.
(Available on Amazon - link in comments)
When something suggests I attend church, my response ...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
When something suggests I attend church, my response ...
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It's cold, it's dark, it's isolating - it's January. Happy 2026
January 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM
It's cold, it's dark, it's isolating - it's January. Happy 2026
For some stories, time moves slowly.
I’ve been quietly working on a third book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, a gentle illustrated tale set at Highland Lighthouse on Cape Cod.
A story of courage, timing, noticing when something slips just out of place.
Coming Spring 2026. 🐭🕰️🌊
I’ve been quietly working on a third book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, a gentle illustrated tale set at Highland Lighthouse on Cape Cod.
A story of courage, timing, noticing when something slips just out of place.
Coming Spring 2026. 🐭🕰️🌊
December 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
For some stories, time moves slowly.
I’ve been quietly working on a third book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, a gentle illustrated tale set at Highland Lighthouse on Cape Cod.
A story of courage, timing, noticing when something slips just out of place.
Coming Spring 2026. 🐭🕰️🌊
I’ve been quietly working on a third book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, a gentle illustrated tale set at Highland Lighthouse on Cape Cod.
A story of courage, timing, noticing when something slips just out of place.
Coming Spring 2026. 🐭🕰️🌊
'Peace — Snowman and the Rat'
A small moment beneath a winter moon.
🌙❄️Wishing everyone a gentle holiday season, filled with peace, reflection, and simple joy. 🌙❄️
A small moment beneath a winter moon.
🌙❄️Wishing everyone a gentle holiday season, filled with peace, reflection, and simple joy. 🌙❄️
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
'Peace — Snowman and the Rat'
A small moment beneath a winter moon.
🌙❄️Wishing everyone a gentle holiday season, filled with peace, reflection, and simple joy. 🌙❄️
A small moment beneath a winter moon.
🌙❄️Wishing everyone a gentle holiday season, filled with peace, reflection, and simple joy. 🌙❄️
Today marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night, and the slow return of light.
For me, it’s a season of quiet creation and rekindling energy for the year ahead.
Stories take shape in stillness.
Growth begins where we pause long enough to listen.
Dec. 21, 2025
For me, it’s a season of quiet creation and rekindling energy for the year ahead.
Stories take shape in stillness.
Growth begins where we pause long enough to listen.
Dec. 21, 2025
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night, and the slow return of light.
For me, it’s a season of quiet creation and rekindling energy for the year ahead.
Stories take shape in stillness.
Growth begins where we pause long enough to listen.
Dec. 21, 2025
For me, it’s a season of quiet creation and rekindling energy for the year ahead.
Stories take shape in stillness.
Growth begins where we pause long enough to listen.
Dec. 21, 2025
December 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New essay is up: The Cornucopia, or: A Horn Full of Questions
When I was a kid, the cornucopia confused me.
A horn-shaped basket that holds everything without spilling?
I finally followed that question, what this old harvest symbol teaches us about enough.
johnsmall.substack.com/p/the-cornuc...
When I was a kid, the cornucopia confused me.
A horn-shaped basket that holds everything without spilling?
I finally followed that question, what this old harvest symbol teaches us about enough.
johnsmall.substack.com/p/the-cornuc...
The Cornucopia, or: A Horn Full of Questions
What an old harvest symbol can still teach us about enough
johnsmall.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
New essay is up: The Cornucopia, or: A Horn Full of Questions
When I was a kid, the cornucopia confused me.
A horn-shaped basket that holds everything without spilling?
I finally followed that question, what this old harvest symbol teaches us about enough.
johnsmall.substack.com/p/the-cornuc...
When I was a kid, the cornucopia confused me.
A horn-shaped basket that holds everything without spilling?
I finally followed that question, what this old harvest symbol teaches us about enough.
johnsmall.substack.com/p/the-cornuc...
I have a new video, segment of a song called Out By The Sea. A glimpse into an original song I wrote in 1988.
At that time, I had no idea my ancestors lived & worked at Highland Lighthouse… but somehow the sea was already in me.
This piece blends music, story & memory.
The link is in the comments.
At that time, I had no idea my ancestors lived & worked at Highland Lighthouse… but somehow the sea was already in me.
This piece blends music, story & memory.
The link is in the comments.
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I have a new video, segment of a song called Out By The Sea. A glimpse into an original song I wrote in 1988.
At that time, I had no idea my ancestors lived & worked at Highland Lighthouse… but somehow the sea was already in me.
This piece blends music, story & memory.
The link is in the comments.
At that time, I had no idea my ancestors lived & worked at Highland Lighthouse… but somehow the sea was already in me.
This piece blends music, story & memory.
The link is in the comments.
Thank you to everyone who’s welcomed, Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (and my Small family book) into your home. If you’ve enjoyed either one and have a moment to leave a short Amazon review, it helps more than you know.
Grateful for every lantern you light along the way. 🌿🕯
#books #amazonbooks
Grateful for every lantern you light along the way. 🌿🕯
#books #amazonbooks
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Thank you to everyone who’s welcomed, Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear (and my Small family book) into your home. If you’ve enjoyed either one and have a moment to leave a short Amazon review, it helps more than you know.
Grateful for every lantern you light along the way. 🌿🕯
#books #amazonbooks
Grateful for every lantern you light along the way. 🌿🕯
#books #amazonbooks
What readers are saying about Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear
✨ “A quiet, nurturing refuge.”
✨ “A brilliant gift for all ages.”
✨ “A joy to read—fabulous artwork.”
Thank you to everyone finding comfort & wonder in Jonwell’s moss-soft world. 🌿💛
Available on Amazon: search “Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.”
✨ “A quiet, nurturing refuge.”
✨ “A brilliant gift for all ages.”
✨ “A joy to read—fabulous artwork.”
Thank you to everyone finding comfort & wonder in Jonwell’s moss-soft world. 🌿💛
Available on Amazon: search “Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.”
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
What readers are saying about Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear
✨ “A quiet, nurturing refuge.”
✨ “A brilliant gift for all ages.”
✨ “A joy to read—fabulous artwork.”
Thank you to everyone finding comfort & wonder in Jonwell’s moss-soft world. 🌿💛
Available on Amazon: search “Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.”
✨ “A quiet, nurturing refuge.”
✨ “A brilliant gift for all ages.”
✨ “A joy to read—fabulous artwork.”
Thank you to everyone finding comfort & wonder in Jonwell’s moss-soft world. 🌿💛
Available on Amazon: search “Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.”
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I felt like writing. Some new humor for 11/20 on my Kofi page. Please feel free to follow. It's 100% FREE!
ko-fi.com/post/Careful...
ko-fi.com/post/Careful...
Careful! He'll Swallow Ya' Whole!
Paul nelson published a post on Ko-fi
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I felt like writing. Some new humor for 11/20 on my Kofi page. Please feel free to follow. It's 100% FREE!
ko-fi.com/post/Careful...
ko-fi.com/post/Careful...
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New writing on my Kofi page. Please click, read and follow. It's 100% FREE! No strings attached. I'd just like to have readers.
ko-fi.com/post/Why-Tru...
ko-fi.com/post/Why-Tru...
Why Trump's "Piggy" Comment is so Horribly Important.
Paul nelson published a post on Ko-fi
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November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New writing on my Kofi page. Please click, read and follow. It's 100% FREE! No strings attached. I'd just like to have readers.
ko-fi.com/post/Why-Tru...
ko-fi.com/post/Why-Tru...
I found an old song I wrote and recorded in the mid-1980s when I was a teenager, just me and a Tascam 4-track cassette recorder. The audio is raw and imperfect, but full of heart and memory. I paired it with a restored photo from that era.
Link in comments. 🎸🌊
#AnalogRecording #1980sMusic
Link in comments. 🎸🌊
#AnalogRecording #1980sMusic
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I found an old song I wrote and recorded in the mid-1980s when I was a teenager, just me and a Tascam 4-track cassette recorder. The audio is raw and imperfect, but full of heart and memory. I paired it with a restored photo from that era.
Link in comments. 🎸🌊
#AnalogRecording #1980sMusic
Link in comments. 🎸🌊
#AnalogRecording #1980sMusic
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We're Fighting the Same War Over and Over
Paul nelson published a post on Ko-fi
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November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I only plan a couple of bookstore signings each year, and the next is at Tidepool Bookshop, Worcester MA — Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I only plan a couple of bookstore signings each year, and the next is at Tidepool Bookshop, Worcester MA — Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
Join me for a reading, discussion, and signing of The Small Family Legacy — a 400-year voyage through family, history & light. 🌊📖
The hardcover Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is worth the wait—premium pages, vivid art!
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The hardcover Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear is worth the wait—premium pages, vivid art!
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
The printing elves are running behind, so order early for Christmas delivery
Search “Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear” on Amazon.
#JonwellTheGnomeBear #HolidayBooks #GentleLiving #BookLovers #JohnFKSmall
Sometimes “creative order” looks like photo 2… and sometimes like photo 3. 😅
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sometimes “creative order” looks like photo 2… and sometimes like photo 3. 😅
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
I’ve been organizing, downsizing & letting things breathe — in my workspace - and in my head.
Growing my hair and beard a bit too, as if to balance the scales ⚖
Autumn always feels like the season for quiet change. 🍂
It's Halloween!!!! 🧙♀️ 🧹 👻
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
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This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's Halloween!!!! 🧙♀️ 🧹 👻
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
This is my last "Halloween-themed" image with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
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A unique mystery with a unique investigator. Inclusive fiction from Paul and Michael. (a unique writing team) #mystery #reading #kindle #paperback
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A unique mystery with a unique investigator. Inclusive fiction from Paul and Michael. (a unique writing team) #mystery #reading #kindle #paperback
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Since this is Halloween week, I'll be posting a "Halloween-themed" image each day along with my two published books, 'The Small Family Legacy' and 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear' (both available on Amazon).
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...
'Tis the season ... 🎃
Amazon: John F.K. Small: books
www.amazon.com/stores/John-...