Jackson Ford
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
📚 Want to finish your draft? I wrote a whole book on doing just that.
It's called 🔥DON'T FUCKING QUIT🔥 It's for you. And it's free.
Get it now ⤵️ Link in my pinned post.
It's called 🔥DON'T FUCKING QUIT🔥 It's for you. And it's free.
Get it now ⤵️ Link in my pinned post.
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Jackson Ford
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
· Jan 15
DFQ — Jackson Ford
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If you haven't finished the first draft of your book yet: I'm calling you out.
There's an amazing (and free!) resource you're missing out on.
It'll really help get you over the finish line. Check it out.
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There's an amazing (and free!) resource you're missing out on.
It'll really help get you over the finish line. Check it out.
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“Is there a technology the left is excited about?”
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
February 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
“Is there a technology the left is excited about?”
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
Most unhinged thought you've had in a writing session. I'll start.
"What if this book that had ten different endings, randomised with each copy, and didn't tell anyone?"
"What if this book that had ten different endings, randomised with each copy, and didn't tell anyone?"
February 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Most unhinged thought you've had in a writing session. I'll start.
"What if this book that had ten different endings, randomised with each copy, and didn't tell anyone?"
"What if this book that had ten different endings, randomised with each copy, and didn't tell anyone?"
OH SHIT. Surprise Friday special. $2.99 on ebook in the US/Canada. God knows for how long, so get on that.
It's the greatest* fantasy** novel of all time. Terms and conditions apply.
www.amazon.com/Bone-Raiders...
It's the greatest* fantasy** novel of all time. Terms and conditions apply.
www.amazon.com/Bone-Raiders...
The Bone Raiders (The Rakada Book 1)
Amazon.com: The Bone Raiders (The Rakada Book 1) eBook : Ford, Jackson: Kindle Store
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February 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM
OH SHIT. Surprise Friday special. $2.99 on ebook in the US/Canada. God knows for how long, so get on that.
It's the greatest* fantasy** novel of all time. Terms and conditions apply.
www.amazon.com/Bone-Raiders...
It's the greatest* fantasy** novel of all time. Terms and conditions apply.
www.amazon.com/Bone-Raiders...
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Woooo thank you for the gift in my inbox, @orbitbooks.bsky.social ! I needed that!
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookTok #BookNote #Netgalley #Bookstagram
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookTok #BookNote #Netgalley #Bookstagram
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Woooo thank you for the gift in my inbox, @orbitbooks.bsky.social ! I needed that!
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookTok #BookNote #Netgalley #Bookstagram
@realjacksonford.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookTok #BookNote #Netgalley #Bookstagram
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Valid
Raising my eBook prices every time there's a new genAI slop release/scandal/development.
This means a 99c short story will soon cost $10k.
This means a 99c short story will soon cost $10k.
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Valid
Every single day, there's another American politician who I've never heard of but who has somehow managed to launch themselves into the Aggressively Horrible Championship.
"Sen. Arnold Gormenschidt (R/KY) put forward legislation today to make it illegal to breathe without a subscription plan."
"Sen. Arnold Gormenschidt (R/KY) put forward legislation today to make it illegal to breathe without a subscription plan."
February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Every single day, there's another American politician who I've never heard of but who has somehow managed to launch themselves into the Aggressively Horrible Championship.
"Sen. Arnold Gormenschidt (R/KY) put forward legislation today to make it illegal to breathe without a subscription plan."
"Sen. Arnold Gormenschidt (R/KY) put forward legislation today to make it illegal to breathe without a subscription plan."
Who has two thumbs and no hair and has finished the first draft of the new book?
My mind is full of bees and is also somehow a howling void.
My mind is full of bees and is also somehow a howling void.
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Who has two thumbs and no hair and has finished the first draft of the new book?
My mind is full of bees and is also somehow a howling void.
My mind is full of bees and is also somehow a howling void.
I found it guys. The worst audiobook narration that has ever existed.
It's in my newsletter tomorrow. I wasn't planning on sending one this week (I'm crunching trying to finish my new draft) but then I heard it, and I had to.
Out tomorrow (Thur) 5AM EST.
www.jacksonfordauthor.com/newsletter
It's in my newsletter tomorrow. I wasn't planning on sending one this week (I'm crunching trying to finish my new draft) but then I heard it, and I had to.
Out tomorrow (Thur) 5AM EST.
www.jacksonfordauthor.com/newsletter
Newsletter — Jackson Ford
Get a free audiobook from Jackson Ford by signing up to his weekly email newsletter, which has updates on his books, activities, events and more.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I found it guys. The worst audiobook narration that has ever existed.
It's in my newsletter tomorrow. I wasn't planning on sending one this week (I'm crunching trying to finish my new draft) but then I heard it, and I had to.
Out tomorrow (Thur) 5AM EST.
www.jacksonfordauthor.com/newsletter
It's in my newsletter tomorrow. I wasn't planning on sending one this week (I'm crunching trying to finish my new draft) but then I heard it, and I had to.
Out tomorrow (Thur) 5AM EST.
www.jacksonfordauthor.com/newsletter
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Publisher's Weekly said it's "Stephen King meets Sesame Street," but I can't just leave this promotional angle on the table. Buy my book I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200. It's like JoJo with kids.
linktr.ee/killyourimag...
linktr.ee/killyourimag...
February 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Publisher's Weekly said it's "Stephen King meets Sesame Street," but I can't just leave this promotional angle on the table. Buy my book I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200. It's like JoJo with kids.
linktr.ee/killyourimag...
linktr.ee/killyourimag...
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As someone who struggled my entire life because I am the *only* person in my family that seems to have no inherent skill for drawing, I had to admit that its not that I dont have inherent skill I simply expected to be as good as my brother, dad, and mom immediately. It doesn't work that way.
"i use AI because i can't draw" false you use AI because you WON'T draw
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
As someone who struggled my entire life because I am the *only* person in my family that seems to have no inherent skill for drawing, I had to admit that its not that I dont have inherent skill I simply expected to be as good as my brother, dad, and mom immediately. It doesn't work that way.
🚨NETGALLEY ALERT🚨
Book 2 is coming out!! Omigoodness I am so excited and @realjacksonford.bsky.social this cover says ssoo much!
Cross your fingers for me it gets approved guys!
Cross your fingers for me it gets approved guys!
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
🚨NETGALLEY ALERT🚨
THANK YOU to everyone who has applied to my author mentorship program so far. I can't wait to get stuck in.
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who has applied to my author mentorship program so far. I can't wait to get stuck in.
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
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9 The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford
So good!!! Sassy women with swords, giant fire-breathing lizards, love it!
A disappointing lack of cheese but I'll forgive it😆
So good!!! Sassy women with swords, giant fire-breathing lizards, love it!
A disappointing lack of cheese but I'll forgive it😆
February 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
9 The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford
So good!!! Sassy women with swords, giant fire-breathing lizards, love it!
A disappointing lack of cheese but I'll forgive it😆
So good!!! Sassy women with swords, giant fire-breathing lizards, love it!
A disappointing lack of cheese but I'll forgive it😆
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And at long last, my Top Books of 2025 list is done. It pretty much confirms that 2025 was a fantastic year for books and I couldnt stick to a top 15, let alone top 10.
Featuring books across 3 main categories- SERIES STARTERS/ STANDALONES, SEQUELS & FINALES. Also has BoTY
Link - shorturl.at/3ErUG
Featuring books across 3 main categories- SERIES STARTERS/ STANDALONES, SEQUELS & FINALES. Also has BoTY
Link - shorturl.at/3ErUG
Top Reads of 2025
A fantastic reading year yields a plentiful bounty of awesome books
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February 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM
And at long last, my Top Books of 2025 list is done. It pretty much confirms that 2025 was a fantastic year for books and I couldnt stick to a top 15, let alone top 10.
Featuring books across 3 main categories- SERIES STARTERS/ STANDALONES, SEQUELS & FINALES. Also has BoTY
Link - shorturl.at/3ErUG
Featuring books across 3 main categories- SERIES STARTERS/ STANDALONES, SEQUELS & FINALES. Also has BoTY
Link - shorturl.at/3ErUG
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"I think the lads gave it their all and they played a good game but it just wasn't their day, Graham."
February 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"I think the lads gave it their all and they played a good game but it just wasn't their day, Graham."
In the spirit of celebrating wins...
HOLY FUCK. Record number of newsletter subscribers today.
Might have something to do with the fact that the one tomorrow has a short story where Teagan Frost fucks with some ICE agents.
You should probably join this list. www.jacksonforauthor.com/newsletter
HOLY FUCK. Record number of newsletter subscribers today.
Might have something to do with the fact that the one tomorrow has a short story where Teagan Frost fucks with some ICE agents.
You should probably join this list. www.jacksonforauthor.com/newsletter
January 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In the spirit of celebrating wins...
HOLY FUCK. Record number of newsletter subscribers today.
Might have something to do with the fact that the one tomorrow has a short story where Teagan Frost fucks with some ICE agents.
You should probably join this list. www.jacksonforauthor.com/newsletter
HOLY FUCK. Record number of newsletter subscribers today.
Might have something to do with the fact that the one tomorrow has a short story where Teagan Frost fucks with some ICE agents.
You should probably join this list. www.jacksonforauthor.com/newsletter
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Hey, everyone! I'm submitting! You should, too!
ICYMI: I'm running a free mentorship program for new writers. Applications now open.
Here are the details ⤵️
Here are the details ⤵️
If we work together, you'll get a full edit of your draft, plus help with your query letter, putting you in the best position to query.
All free.
And my track record at picking winners? It speaks for itself ⤵️
All free.
And my track record at picking winners? It speaks for itself ⤵️
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Hey, everyone! I'm submitting! You should, too!
ICYMI: I'm running a free mentorship program for new writers. Applications now open.
Here are the details ⤵️
Here are the details ⤵️
If we work together, you'll get a full edit of your draft, plus help with your query letter, putting you in the best position to query.
All free.
And my track record at picking winners? It speaks for itself ⤵️
All free.
And my track record at picking winners? It speaks for itself ⤵️
January 28, 2026 at 8:09 PM
ICYMI: I'm running a free mentorship program for new writers. Applications now open.
Here are the details ⤵️
Here are the details ⤵️
Looking to polish up your draft for submission to agents?
I do a free mentorship for one writer every year, working with them on their draft. The 2026 program just opened 🔥
Here are all the details ⤵️
I do a free mentorship for one writer every year, working with them on their draft. The 2026 program just opened 🔥
Here are all the details ⤵️
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Looking to polish up your draft for submission to agents?
I do a free mentorship for one writer every year, working with them on their draft. The 2026 program just opened 🔥
Here are all the details ⤵️
I do a free mentorship for one writer every year, working with them on their draft. The 2026 program just opened 🔥
Here are all the details ⤵️
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A review for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind, a novel that provides exactly what the title says it will, plus a whole lot more!
www.noahchinnbooks.c...
#bookreview #books #fantasy #kodt #noahchinnbooks #offtheshelf #sciencefiction #scifi #sf #sff #jacksonford
www.noahchinnbooks.c...
#bookreview #books #fantasy #kodt #noahchinnbooks #offtheshelf #sciencefiction #scifi #sf #sff #jacksonford
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A review for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind, a novel that provides exactly what the title says it will, plus a whole lot more!
www.noahchinnbooks.c...
#bookreview #books #fantasy #kodt #noahchinnbooks #offtheshelf #sciencefiction #scifi #sf #sff #jacksonford
www.noahchinnbooks.c...
#bookreview #books #fantasy #kodt #noahchinnbooks #offtheshelf #sciencefiction #scifi #sf #sff #jacksonford
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Me: I don’t need anymore books on my TBR
David: Here is my review of Bone Raiders.
Me: Added to TBR (curse you)
David: Here is my review of Bone Raiders.
Me: Added to TBR (curse you)
Belatedly reviewing The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford. Out now (out ages ago) from @orbitbooks.bsky.social and REALLY good fantasy. bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2026/01/revi... #BookSky 💙📚
Review - The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford
The Bone Raiders Jackson Ford Orbit, 10 August 2025 Available as: PB, 465pp audio, e Source: Advance copy ISBN(PB): 9780356523804 I'm gra...
bluebookballoon.blogspot.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Me: I don’t need anymore books on my TBR
David: Here is my review of Bone Raiders.
Me: Added to TBR (curse you)
David: Here is my review of Bone Raiders.
Me: Added to TBR (curse you)
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Best Traditionally Published Novel of 2025
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January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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This book by @realjacksonford.bsky.social was one of my favorite ARC reads last year. Since book 2 is due out in May, now is the perfect time to start if you haven't read it yet!
(Meanwhile, I will keep begging @orbitbooks.bsky.social to release an ARC of book 2)
#BookSky #BookTok #Netgalley
(Meanwhile, I will keep begging @orbitbooks.bsky.social to release an ARC of book 2)
#BookSky #BookTok #Netgalley
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This book by @realjacksonford.bsky.social was one of my favorite ARC reads last year. Since book 2 is due out in May, now is the perfect time to start if you haven't read it yet!
(Meanwhile, I will keep begging @orbitbooks.bsky.social to release an ARC of book 2)
#BookSky #BookTok #Netgalley
(Meanwhile, I will keep begging @orbitbooks.bsky.social to release an ARC of book 2)
#BookSky #BookTok #Netgalley
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Honestly if you don't live in the US and you're posting about how much we all suck for "letting this happen" and yelling for us to "do something" I suggest going and tending to your own fucking right wing assholes who I GUARANTEE are trying to do the same thing in your backyard at this very moment.
January 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Honestly if you don't live in the US and you're posting about how much we all suck for "letting this happen" and yelling for us to "do something" I suggest going and tending to your own fucking right wing assholes who I GUARANTEE are trying to do the same thing in your backyard at this very moment.
Stephen King says plotting your story is a crime.
Bullshit, Steve.
Here's why you should REALLY consider plotting out your first draft.
Bullshit, Steve.
Here's why you should REALLY consider plotting out your first draft.
January 20, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Stephen King says plotting your story is a crime.
Bullshit, Steve.
Here's why you should REALLY consider plotting out your first draft.
Bullshit, Steve.
Here's why you should REALLY consider plotting out your first draft.