Erik Buchanan
@erikbuchananauthor.bsky.social
I write #Fantasy #SciFi and #Horror to enthral #readers’ imaginations. Find my books at http://erikbuchanan.ca. Trying out Bluesky along with all the others to see which works.
Monday, #SkyWriters. Slightly behind but raring to go. The new meds are doing good work, so I'm going to make the most of them.
It would be nice to end a year on a high note.
To the word mines!
ALSO: 70 new followers? Welcome! I write books! You can buy them!
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
It would be nice to end a year on a high note.
To the word mines!
ALSO: 70 new followers? Welcome! I write books! You can buy them!
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
October 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Monday, #SkyWriters. Slightly behind but raring to go. The new meds are doing good work, so I'm going to make the most of them.
It would be nice to end a year on a high note.
To the word mines!
ALSO: 70 new followers? Welcome! I write books! You can buy them!
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
It would be nice to end a year on a high note.
To the word mines!
ALSO: 70 new followers? Welcome! I write books! You can buy them!
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
Tuesday, Spouties! The day when we say . . . Fuck, I'm tired.
I want just want to tell stories. Instead?
Israel: fuck off out of Palestine.
America: fix your shit.
Russia: fuck off out of Ukraine.
Canada: conservatives lie. Don't listen.
Also, buy my books. I need the money.
I want just want to tell stories. Instead?
Israel: fuck off out of Palestine.
America: fix your shit.
Russia: fuck off out of Ukraine.
Canada: conservatives lie. Don't listen.
Also, buy my books. I need the money.
October 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Tuesday, Spouties! The day when we say . . . Fuck, I'm tired.
I want just want to tell stories. Instead?
Israel: fuck off out of Palestine.
America: fix your shit.
Russia: fuck off out of Ukraine.
Canada: conservatives lie. Don't listen.
Also, buy my books. I need the money.
I want just want to tell stories. Instead?
Israel: fuck off out of Palestine.
America: fix your shit.
Russia: fuck off out of Ukraine.
Canada: conservatives lie. Don't listen.
Also, buy my books. I need the money.
PROOF!
(Bench 165lbs, Deadlift 215, Row 165)
(Bench 165lbs, Deadlift 215, Row 165)
September 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
PROOF!
(Bench 165lbs, Deadlift 215, Row 165)
(Bench 165lbs, Deadlift 215, Row 165)
TW: Suicide
Saw this shared by Vellum and Vinyl on Facebook. I wanted to share it too, because with all that's happening, folks are struggling.
Here's the book link: qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever...
Please stay.
(Full text in the Alt)
#mentalhealth #suicideawareness #pleasestay
Saw this shared by Vellum and Vinyl on Facebook. I wanted to share it too, because with all that's happening, folks are struggling.
Here's the book link: qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever...
Please stay.
(Full text in the Alt)
#mentalhealth #suicideawareness #pleasestay
![Tumblr user lesvegas:
A few years ago while trying to find ways to commit suicide as painlessly as possible, I came across a PDF of Dr. Paul Quinnett's The Forever Decision. Thinking it might go into actual methods of suicide (I read an article once that actually did that and was trying to find it again) I started to read it, and I think I only got about two pages in before I was crying too much to actually see the words.
I downloaded the PDF to my hard drive and I open it again whenever I'm feeling too suicidal to do much else, but not enough to start booking a ride to the hospital. And every time without fail I only go up to a few pages before backing off and choosing to live another day just because suicide suddenly seems even more unbearable than whatever the hell upset me in the first place.
All the book really does is [I'm pulling a summary from GoodReads here as, again, I've read no more than 5 pages] "discusses the social aspects of suicide, the right to die, anger, loneliness, depression, stress, hopelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, the consequences of a suicide attempt, and how to get help."
But it also starts with the author kindly asking the reader to complete the book before going through with anything, and for some reason I'm compelled to really just try to read it all before finalizing everything. Despite not yet completing it (hopefully never will) I think I can safely say it's saved my life at least a few times now.
It's intentionally legal to copy and redistribute this book to keep it as accessible as possible, and it's very easy to find, but here's a link for it anyways.
https://qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever_Decision.pdf](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wwjlvn23b7edocecnmvqpo5a/bafkreigc2hlfayi52boeyho7q4np4olsgquryxjclvc4anq4baeavcma7e@jpeg)
July 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
TW: Suicide
Saw this shared by Vellum and Vinyl on Facebook. I wanted to share it too, because with all that's happening, folks are struggling.
Here's the book link: qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever...
Please stay.
(Full text in the Alt)
#mentalhealth #suicideawareness #pleasestay
Saw this shared by Vellum and Vinyl on Facebook. I wanted to share it too, because with all that's happening, folks are struggling.
Here's the book link: qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever...
Please stay.
(Full text in the Alt)
#mentalhealth #suicideawareness #pleasestay
Wednesday! The day where we say . . . Did we forget to say: Tuesday?
Going on a trip Thursday, so will be gone for a bit. Meanwhile here's a lovely pride piece I stole from author Christian G. Cameron:
Going on a trip Thursday, so will be gone for a bit. Meanwhile here's a lovely pride piece I stole from author Christian G. Cameron:
June 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Wednesday! The day where we say . . . Did we forget to say: Tuesday?
Going on a trip Thursday, so will be gone for a bit. Meanwhile here's a lovely pride piece I stole from author Christian G. Cameron:
Going on a trip Thursday, so will be gone for a bit. Meanwhile here's a lovely pride piece I stole from author Christian G. Cameron:
Thursday, #SkyWriters.
Does anyone else find Thursdays difficult? Like, on an existential level? Because all this...
*waves arm at world*
...seems so much harder on Thursdays.
Here, have a motivation bunny. It helps.
#amwritingfantasy #morecoffee #elbowsup
Does anyone else find Thursdays difficult? Like, on an existential level? Because all this...
*waves arm at world*
...seems so much harder on Thursdays.
Here, have a motivation bunny. It helps.
#amwritingfantasy #morecoffee #elbowsup
March 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thursday, #SkyWriters.
Does anyone else find Thursdays difficult? Like, on an existential level? Because all this...
*waves arm at world*
...seems so much harder on Thursdays.
Here, have a motivation bunny. It helps.
#amwritingfantasy #morecoffee #elbowsup
Does anyone else find Thursdays difficult? Like, on an existential level? Because all this...
*waves arm at world*
...seems so much harder on Thursdays.
Here, have a motivation bunny. It helps.
#amwritingfantasy #morecoffee #elbowsup
I HAVE VOTED!!!
February 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I HAVE VOTED!!!
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery.
January 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery.
Hello! I am an author of fantasy books! Here’s a cover:
January 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hello! I am an author of fantasy books! Here’s a cover:
Extreme depression is so awful. When I'm in the worst of it, I can barely move. I hope it backs off soon.
We have this stuck on our fridge for the bad days. You probably know these but if not, here. I hope it helps.
We have this stuck on our fridge for the bad days. You probably know these but if not, here. I hope it helps.
January 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Extreme depression is so awful. When I'm in the worst of it, I can barely move. I hope it backs off soon.
We have this stuck on our fridge for the bad days. You probably know these but if not, here. I hope it helps.
We have this stuck on our fridge for the bad days. You probably know these but if not, here. I hope it helps.
It is my BIRTHDAY, #SkyWriters! And you know what would make me happiest?
If folks signed up for Erik's Irregular Newsletter.
I love sharing books, and everyone signing up gets a free ebook of my fantasy/murder mystery, "The Trials of Abyowith."
Here's the link:
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
If folks signed up for Erik's Irregular Newsletter.
I love sharing books, and everyone signing up gets a free ebook of my fantasy/murder mystery, "The Trials of Abyowith."
Here's the link:
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
December 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM
It is my BIRTHDAY, #SkyWriters! And you know what would make me happiest?
If folks signed up for Erik's Irregular Newsletter.
I love sharing books, and everyone signing up gets a free ebook of my fantasy/murder mystery, "The Trials of Abyowith."
Here's the link:
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
If folks signed up for Erik's Irregular Newsletter.
I love sharing books, and everyone signing up gets a free ebook of my fantasy/murder mystery, "The Trials of Abyowith."
Here's the link:
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
Friday! It's #coffeeshopday! I get to spend all morning in my favourite coffee shop, planning evil.
...Writing. I meant writing. I'm sure there's a difference.
Also, I have the new cover for A Wire Noose! And it is awesome! Look!
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
...Writing. I meant writing. I'm sure there's a difference.
Also, I have the new cover for A Wire Noose! And it is awesome! Look!
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
December 13, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Friday! It's #coffeeshopday! I get to spend all morning in my favourite coffee shop, planning evil.
...Writing. I meant writing. I'm sure there's a difference.
Also, I have the new cover for A Wire Noose! And it is awesome! Look!
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
...Writing. I meant writing. I'm sure there's a difference.
Also, I have the new cover for A Wire Noose! And it is awesome! Look!
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
Busy Monday, #SkyWriters. Doctor appointment, words to write and a new comms contract (yay, money!). Also, it is raining and all the snow is gone and now I has a sad 🥺.
Also, my new book was telling me how much it likes you, so you should get a copy.
#amwriting #newbookrelease #morecoffee
Also, my new book was telling me how much it likes you, so you should get a copy.
#amwriting #newbookrelease #morecoffee
December 9, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Busy Monday, #SkyWriters. Doctor appointment, words to write and a new comms contract (yay, money!). Also, it is raining and all the snow is gone and now I has a sad 🥺.
Also, my new book was telling me how much it likes you, so you should get a copy.
#amwriting #newbookrelease #morecoffee
Also, my new book was telling me how much it likes you, so you should get a copy.
#amwriting #newbookrelease #morecoffee
Friday, Spouties! COFFEE SHOP DAY! Escaping the house for friendly folks, great coffee and good food. Everything is better.
Speaking of better, I have a new book out!
(Not my best transition but what can you do?)
Look, pretty cover! You should buy it!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease
Speaking of better, I have a new book out!
(Not my best transition but what can you do?)
Look, pretty cover! You should buy it!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease
December 6, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Friday, Spouties! COFFEE SHOP DAY! Escaping the house for friendly folks, great coffee and good food. Everything is better.
Speaking of better, I have a new book out!
(Not my best transition but what can you do?)
Look, pretty cover! You should buy it!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease
Speaking of better, I have a new book out!
(Not my best transition but what can you do?)
Look, pretty cover! You should buy it!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease
Happy Wednesday, #SkyWriters!
Hope everyone is having a good day, and remembering to pre-order their copy of "A Killing Sting!"
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be frantically formatting all day.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
Hope everyone is having a good day, and remembering to pre-order their copy of "A Killing Sting!"
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be frantically formatting all day.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
December 4, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Happy Wednesday, #SkyWriters!
Hope everyone is having a good day, and remembering to pre-order their copy of "A Killing Sting!"
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be frantically formatting all day.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
Hope everyone is having a good day, and remembering to pre-order their copy of "A Killing Sting!"
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be frantically formatting all day.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee
Monday, #SkyWriters, and the question on everyone's mind is, "Where can I buy Erik's new book, "A Killing Sting?""
(I know it isn't really but play along. I need groceries )
The answer is, right here:
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
(I know it isn't really but play along. I need groceries )
The answer is, right here:
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
December 2, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Monday, #SkyWriters, and the question on everyone's mind is, "Where can I buy Erik's new book, "A Killing Sting?""
(I know it isn't really but play along. I need groceries )
The answer is, right here:
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
(I know it isn't really but play along. I need groceries )
The answer is, right here:
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
since you asked, here's my latest:
November 30, 2024 at 4:33 AM
since you asked, here's my latest:
Thursday, and I am floating between migraine and functionality.
So now would be an excellent time for you to order my new book!
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Think of it as a pre-Christmas present to yourself.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee #newbookrelease
So now would be an excellent time for you to order my new book!
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Think of it as a pre-Christmas present to yourself.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee #newbookrelease
November 28, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Thursday, and I am floating between migraine and functionality.
So now would be an excellent time for you to order my new book!
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Think of it as a pre-Christmas present to yourself.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee #newbookrelease
So now would be an excellent time for you to order my new book!
erikbuchanan.ca/project/a-ki...
Think of it as a pre-Christmas present to yourself.
#amwritingfantasy #amediting #morecoffee #newbookrelease
Today my manuscript must be formatted and uploaded across all platforms. If anyone wants me I'll be quietly weeping on my keyboard.
Or celebrating with a workout, if this gets done on time.
Wish me luck!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookalert #morecoffee #morecoffeeplease #allthecoffee
Or celebrating with a workout, if this gets done on time.
Wish me luck!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookalert #morecoffee #morecoffeeplease #allthecoffee
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Today my manuscript must be formatted and uploaded across all platforms. If anyone wants me I'll be quietly weeping on my keyboard.
Or celebrating with a workout, if this gets done on time.
Wish me luck!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookalert #morecoffee #morecoffeeplease #allthecoffee
Or celebrating with a workout, if this gets done on time.
Wish me luck!
#amwritingfantasy #newbookalert #morecoffee #morecoffeeplease #allthecoffee
Couldn't fall asleep, nightmares when I did, woke up to a migraine. Three more chapters to edit.
How's your day going, #Skywriters?
P.S.: Look. Pretty book cover. You should pre-order it.
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
How's your day going, #Skywriters?
P.S.: Look. Pretty book cover. You should pre-order it.
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
November 22, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Couldn't fall asleep, nightmares when I did, woke up to a migraine. Three more chapters to edit.
How's your day going, #Skywriters?
P.S.: Look. Pretty book cover. You should pre-order it.
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
How's your day going, #Skywriters?
P.S.: Look. Pretty book cover. You should pre-order it.
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
It is a glorious Wednesday, #SkyWriters, and I shall spend it editing, BECAUSE:
My new book, "A Killing Sting," is coming out in two weeks!
Pop over to my website to learn more!
erikbuchanan.ca
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
My new book, "A Killing Sting," is coming out in two weeks!
Pop over to my website to learn more!
erikbuchanan.ca
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
November 20, 2024 at 1:47 PM
It is a glorious Wednesday, #SkyWriters, and I shall spend it editing, BECAUSE:
My new book, "A Killing Sting," is coming out in two weeks!
Pop over to my website to learn more!
erikbuchanan.ca
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
My new book, "A Killing Sting," is coming out in two weeks!
Pop over to my website to learn more!
erikbuchanan.ca
#amwritingfantasy #newbookrelease #morecoffee
Monday, #Skywriters, and I've had to move the launch of "A Killing Sting" back to Dec. 7. Annoying but unavoidable.
.
On the bright side, there's more time for my wonderful peeps here to pre-order the book, which would be AWESOME!
Check it out at erikbuchanan.ca.
#newbook #amwriting #morecoffee
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On the bright side, there's more time for my wonderful peeps here to pre-order the book, which would be AWESOME!
Check it out at erikbuchanan.ca.
#newbook #amwriting #morecoffee
November 18, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Monday, #Skywriters, and I've had to move the launch of "A Killing Sting" back to Dec. 7. Annoying but unavoidable.
.
On the bright side, there's more time for my wonderful peeps here to pre-order the book, which would be AWESOME!
Check it out at erikbuchanan.ca.
#newbook #amwriting #morecoffee
.
On the bright side, there's more time for my wonderful peeps here to pre-order the book, which would be AWESOME!
Check it out at erikbuchanan.ca.
#newbook #amwriting #morecoffee
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
November 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Oh, look. It's the cover of my NEW book that's available for pre-order on Amazon!
When a hunt for magical beasts becomes search for a killer, Abyowith discovers that uncovering the past can be murder...
When a hunt for magical beasts becomes search for a killer, Abyowith discovers that uncovering the past can be murder...
November 2, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Oh, look. It's the cover of my NEW book that's available for pre-order on Amazon!
When a hunt for magical beasts becomes search for a killer, Abyowith discovers that uncovering the past can be murder...
When a hunt for magical beasts becomes search for a killer, Abyowith discovers that uncovering the past can be murder...