L.A.Barnitz
@labarnitz.bsky.social
Author, beekeeper, piddler. Native of the Ozarks, and I do not do AI.
Debut fantasy novel = The Stonebound Heir, Latest novella = A Haunting at Bent Creek
https://labarnitzbooks.com/
https://linktr.ee/l.a.barnitz
Debut fantasy novel = The Stonebound Heir, Latest novella = A Haunting at Bent Creek
https://labarnitzbooks.com/
https://linktr.ee/l.a.barnitz
The Stonebound Heir's beautiful cover created by @cristinabencina.bsky.social was in the running for the SPFBO XI Unofficial Cover Contest. We didn't win, but we are honored, & congrats to Camilla Andrew & Eeva Nikunan for the winning cover of When the Stars Alight.
#BookSky💙📚
#writingcommunity
#BookSky💙📚
#writingcommunity
SPFBO XI is starting soon, and as is tradition (at least we did it last year) we're hosting our own Unofficial Cover Contest! Come look at the pretty book covers from this year's SPFBO and see which books were our favourites:
www.readindiefantasy.com/the-unoffici... #SPFBOXI
www.readindiefantasy.com/the-unoffici... #SPFBOXI
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Stonebound Heir's beautiful cover created by @cristinabencina.bsky.social was in the running for the SPFBO XI Unofficial Cover Contest. We didn't win, but we are honored, & congrats to Camilla Andrew & Eeva Nikunan for the winning cover of When the Stars Alight.
#BookSky💙📚
#writingcommunity
#BookSky💙📚
#writingcommunity
Jason Smith has never had a plan because he's never cared what happened to people in D8 as long as they kept voting for him. It's time that changed. draftfrankbarnitz.com
#missouridems #missouriindependents
#missouridems #missouriindependents
Rep. Jason Smith has no health care plan or details.
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Jason Smith has never had a plan because he's never cared what happened to people in D8 as long as they kept voting for him. It's time that changed. draftfrankbarnitz.com
#missouridems #missouriindependents
#missouridems #missouriindependents
So why do I hate almost every "on trend" fantasy book cover? Most look as if they're designed for a) 14-year-old gamers willing to branch out beyond graphic novels; b) 40+ women into cottagecore; or c) military history buffs.
#writingcommunity #bookcovers
#writingcommunity #bookcovers
January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
So why do I hate almost every "on trend" fantasy book cover? Most look as if they're designed for a) 14-year-old gamers willing to branch out beyond graphic novels; b) 40+ women into cottagecore; or c) military history buffs.
#writingcommunity #bookcovers
#writingcommunity #bookcovers
Biscuit & I are creatures of habit: She jumps on my desk at regular times then steps into my lap as I type. She turns exactly twice before lying down for pets & the use of my right arm for her chin rest. 1/2
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Biscuit & I are creatures of habit: She jumps on my desk at regular times then steps into my lap as I type. She turns exactly twice before lying down for pets & the use of my right arm for her chin rest. 1/2
I've already found some intriguing stories among #SPFBO11 colleagues to check out, including Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon, Remnant by KR Solberg, & The Butterfly Koi by A Sherman Karlsson.
@mattfalcon.bsky.social @ashermankarlsson.bsky.social
#BookSky💙📚 #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity
@mattfalcon.bsky.social @ashermankarlsson.bsky.social
#BookSky💙📚 #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
I've already found some intriguing stories among #SPFBO11 colleagues to check out, including Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon, Remnant by KR Solberg, & The Butterfly Koi by A Sherman Karlsson.
@mattfalcon.bsky.social @ashermankarlsson.bsky.social
#BookSky💙📚 #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity
@mattfalcon.bsky.social @ashermankarlsson.bsky.social
#BookSky💙📚 #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity
Oh My God, writing peeps!! My novel The Stonebound Heir was selected for the #SPFBO26 lottery. I am ecstatic!
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Oh My God, writing peeps!! My novel The Stonebound Heir was selected for the #SPFBO26 lottery. I am ecstatic!
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO
The holiday is over & the blessed dark days of winter wrap around me like an omen threatening to unleash a curse if I leave my desk. Gordon & I are here throwing down story ideas & enjoying his hits. #BookSky💙📚🪐 #WritingCommunity #bookworm #indieauthor #epicfantasy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVX...
If you Could Read my Mind by Gordon Lightfoot play along with scrolling guitar chords and lyrics
YouTube video by Joanne Cooper Play Along Videos
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January 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The holiday is over & the blessed dark days of winter wrap around me like an omen threatening to unleash a curse if I leave my desk. Gordon & I are here throwing down story ideas & enjoying his hits. #BookSky💙📚🪐 #WritingCommunity #bookworm #indieauthor #epicfantasy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVX...
For 2026, I wish you writers-
• the joy of reading stories that bring you to tears
• the strength to drop nonsense that postpones writing
• the wisdom to avoid lies & find the right & true words
• the generosity & forgiveness needed to keep writing
#WritingCommunity #indieauthors #writinglife
• the joy of reading stories that bring you to tears
• the strength to drop nonsense that postpones writing
• the wisdom to avoid lies & find the right & true words
• the generosity & forgiveness needed to keep writing
#WritingCommunity #indieauthors #writinglife
January 1, 2026 at 7:12 PM
For 2026, I wish you writers-
• the joy of reading stories that bring you to tears
• the strength to drop nonsense that postpones writing
• the wisdom to avoid lies & find the right & true words
• the generosity & forgiveness needed to keep writing
#WritingCommunity #indieauthors #writinglife
• the joy of reading stories that bring you to tears
• the strength to drop nonsense that postpones writing
• the wisdom to avoid lies & find the right & true words
• the generosity & forgiveness needed to keep writing
#WritingCommunity #indieauthors #writinglife
Book haul for bday and Christmas 2025! Do not ask me how I have not yet read Assassin's Apprentice, but I'm looking forward to it!
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #Reader #Bookworm
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #Reader #Bookworm
December 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Book haul for bday and Christmas 2025! Do not ask me how I have not yet read Assassin's Apprentice, but I'm looking forward to it!
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #Reader #Bookworm
#BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #Reader #Bookworm
Making a cheeseball because I can't concentrate on the book I'm supposed to be writing & I intend to eat my way out of writer's block. If you subscribed to my newsletter you'd have a recipe for this Ragin' Cajun cheeseball. Just saying. labarnitzbooks.com
#indieauthor #writingcommunity #writinglife
#indieauthor #writingcommunity #writinglife
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Making a cheeseball because I can't concentrate on the book I'm supposed to be writing & I intend to eat my way out of writer's block. If you subscribed to my newsletter you'd have a recipe for this Ragin' Cajun cheeseball. Just saying. labarnitzbooks.com
#indieauthor #writingcommunity #writinglife
#indieauthor #writingcommunity #writinglife
How long will it take before authors, artists, musicians & filmmakers realize we need cooperatives to promote/distribute our work? We must build something better or resign to living in the tech bros & billionaires' fake world. #netflix #writingcommunity #indieauthor #noAI www.wsj.com/business/med...
Paramount Makes $77.9 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner After Netflix Struck Deal
Paramount is taking its case for acquiring the company directly to shareholders just days after Warner agreed to a deal with Netflix.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
How long will it take before authors, artists, musicians & filmmakers realize we need cooperatives to promote/distribute our work? We must build something better or resign to living in the tech bros & billionaires' fake world. #netflix #writingcommunity #indieauthor #noAI www.wsj.com/business/med...
Would you add any film to this list? I wish we'd see more films now with the grim grittiness of some of these or even the darkness under It's a Wonderful Life.
And here's my new video for Christmastime. Great Christmas movies from the 1940s are easy to find, but the 1930s are a bit more complicated. Here's my recommendations, including a few rarely seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7xL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7xL...
6 Must-See Christmas Films of the 1930s
YouTube video by Foster on Film
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Would you add any film to this list? I wish we'd see more films now with the grim grittiness of some of these or even the darkness under It's a Wonderful Life.
Finally, some good news.
If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.
interestingengineering.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Finally, some good news.
Just tucked my bees in for winter. Now's the time to sit cozy at the keyboard, look out at the snow, AND GET SOME DAMN WRITING DONE. #writingcommunity #indieauthor #readreadread #writinglife
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Just tucked my bees in for winter. Now's the time to sit cozy at the keyboard, look out at the snow, AND GET SOME DAMN WRITING DONE. #writingcommunity #indieauthor #readreadread #writinglife
Why is it so hard to find #indieauthors of fantasy or horror who want to promote their books for FREE in my newsletter? All I ask is to return the favor so I can get some exposure for my fantasy novel.
#WritingCommunity
#fantasycommunity #writinglife #writers #authors #horrorcommuniity #booksky
#WritingCommunity
#fantasycommunity #writinglife #writers #authors #horrorcommuniity #booksky
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Why is it so hard to find #indieauthors of fantasy or horror who want to promote their books for FREE in my newsletter? All I ask is to return the favor so I can get some exposure for my fantasy novel.
#WritingCommunity
#fantasycommunity #writinglife #writers #authors #horrorcommuniity #booksky
#WritingCommunity
#fantasycommunity #writinglife #writers #authors #horrorcommuniity #booksky
The Stonebound Heir: a bittersweet coming-of-age story available in most places, but you won't get a better price than the price on my website - labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #epicfantasy
#BookSky💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #epicfantasy
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The Stonebound Heir: a bittersweet coming-of-age story available in most places, but you won't get a better price than the price on my website - labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #epicfantasy
#BookSky💙📚 #readingcommunity #bookworm #epicfantasy
📚 #WritingLifeMonthly November Day 23📚
Time for a little indie author promotion today. 5 words or fewer, tell us about your book.
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookskyclub #bookish #books #tbrpile #indieauthor #amreading #indienovel
Time for a little indie author promotion today. 5 words or fewer, tell us about your book.
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookskyclub #bookish #books #tbrpile #indieauthor #amreading #indienovel
![November #writinglifemonthly Day 23 Indie authors: plug your book in five words or less [hand with index finger pointing down]
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November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Looking for protagonists who are not teenagers? I've got a ghost story for you that fits the bill. Get your 50% off coupon code 0H6C9E0EB8 for the ebook novella A Haunting at Bent Creek. Use the code at checkout. Available at labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#horror #ghoststory
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#horror #ghoststory
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Looking for protagonists who are not teenagers? I've got a ghost story for you that fits the bill. Get your 50% off coupon code 0H6C9E0EB8 for the ebook novella A Haunting at Bent Creek. Use the code at checkout. Available at labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#horror #ghoststory
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#horror #ghoststory
I am a writer, not a cook. I don't care about eating half the time, though I appreciate anything made with love for the holidays. But if you ask me to bring a dish, it's going to be something unusual, probably a recipe I've never made before. This year it will made of quince.
#Thanksgiving
#autumn
#Thanksgiving
#autumn
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I am a writer, not a cook. I don't care about eating half the time, though I appreciate anything made with love for the holidays. But if you ask me to bring a dish, it's going to be something unusual, probably a recipe I've never made before. This year it will made of quince.
#Thanksgiving
#autumn
#Thanksgiving
#autumn
I'd love to find more indie authors writing fantasy and/or horror to trade promos with before the holidays. Let me know if you're interested. My list is small but every bit we do helps, does it not?
#WritingCommunity
#Indieauthors
#FantasyWriters
#HorrorWriters
#WritingCommunity
#Indieauthors
#FantasyWriters
#HorrorWriters
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I'd love to find more indie authors writing fantasy and/or horror to trade promos with before the holidays. Let me know if you're interested. My list is small but every bit we do helps, does it not?
#WritingCommunity
#Indieauthors
#FantasyWriters
#HorrorWriters
#WritingCommunity
#Indieauthors
#FantasyWriters
#HorrorWriters
Oh man, have I had a hard time keeping my writing discipline this month. It's like every cider stand & pumpkin spice latte is determined to stop book 2 of The Cursed Cycles from becoming a real book and not a pile of notebooks & lost files in my computer.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #epicfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #epicfantasy
November 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Oh man, have I had a hard time keeping my writing discipline this month. It's like every cider stand & pumpkin spice latte is determined to stop book 2 of The Cursed Cycles from becoming a real book and not a pile of notebooks & lost files in my computer.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #epicfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #epicfantasy
The tournament of champions continues! #spfbo #indieauthors #writingcommunity #BookSky💙📚 youtu.be/zj4bczgi9Ow?...
Excellent Fantasy Recommendations: Ranking 4 of the 10 SPFBO Champions!
YouTube video by Philip Chase
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November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The tournament of champions continues! #spfbo #indieauthors #writingcommunity #BookSky💙📚 youtu.be/zj4bczgi9Ow?...
Bookworms! I've got a coupon available for 50% off a paperback copy of The Stonebound Heir. At checkout, enter 7XU6IWLLPH. Available only in the US and shipping rates apply. The coupon is good until 10pm on 11/17. Go to labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#epicfantasy
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#epicfantasy
November 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Bookworms! I've got a coupon available for 50% off a paperback copy of The Stonebound Heir. At checkout, enter 7XU6IWLLPH. Available only in the US and shipping rates apply. The coupon is good until 10pm on 11/17. Go to labarnitzbooks.com
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#epicfantasy
#BookSky 💙📚
#readingcommunity
#epicfantasy
Looking for a bittersweet, coming-of-age story of friendship, betrayal and bad parenting? Get your signed copy of The Stonebound Heir at labarnitzbooks.com
#readingcommunity
#fantasynovel
#bookworm
#readingcommunity
#fantasynovel
#bookworm
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Looking for a bittersweet, coming-of-age story of friendship, betrayal and bad parenting? Get your signed copy of The Stonebound Heir at labarnitzbooks.com
#readingcommunity
#fantasynovel
#bookworm
#readingcommunity
#fantasynovel
#bookworm
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