Gaius J Augustus
@gaiusjaugustus.bsky.social
"Guy" "us" ~ they/them ~ Author of crossworlds fantasies with magic, science, humor, & diverse casts of characters
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I'm transgender nonbinary queer neurodivergent disabled
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I support BLM, anti-genocide, cats, anti-gen AI
gaiusjaugustus.com/links
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I'm transgender nonbinary queer neurodivergent disabled
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I support BLM, anti-genocide, cats, anti-gen AI
gaiusjaugustus.com/links
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Hi.
I'm the author of stories with magic, (not scary) science, diverse characters, & well-balanced humor.
My books provide an escape & cross genre boundaries, often breaking genre conventions. They take readers on twisting, emotional journeys thru fantastical worlds.
gaiusjaugustus.com/shop/
I'm the author of stories with magic, (not scary) science, diverse characters, & well-balanced humor.
My books provide an escape & cross genre boundaries, often breaking genre conventions. They take readers on twisting, emotional journeys thru fantastical worlds.
gaiusjaugustus.com/shop/
There's this short story that I feel NEEDS to be written, but I just haven't had the urge to outline it out.
Maybe I'll free write it...?
I just feel like anyone who reads The Magician and the Mechanical Doll is going to want to read it. ESPECIALLY if you love Yestery as much as I do. 🥹
Maybe I'll free write it...?
I just feel like anyone who reads The Magician and the Mechanical Doll is going to want to read it. ESPECIALLY if you love Yestery as much as I do. 🥹
August 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
There's this short story that I feel NEEDS to be written, but I just haven't had the urge to outline it out.
Maybe I'll free write it...?
I just feel like anyone who reads The Magician and the Mechanical Doll is going to want to read it. ESPECIALLY if you love Yestery as much as I do. 🥹
Maybe I'll free write it...?
I just feel like anyone who reads The Magician and the Mechanical Doll is going to want to read it. ESPECIALLY if you love Yestery as much as I do. 🥹
I have 4 books in progress right now.
Waiting for final proofs from IS and BookVault for The Magician and the Mechanical Doll.
Waiting for 2nd KDP proof for Those Without Wings (Sep release)
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Waiting for final proofs from IS and BookVault for The Magician and the Mechanical Doll.
Waiting for 2nd KDP proof for Those Without Wings (Sep release)
1/2
August 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I have 4 books in progress right now.
Waiting for final proofs from IS and BookVault for The Magician and the Mechanical Doll.
Waiting for 2nd KDP proof for Those Without Wings (Sep release)
1/2
Waiting for final proofs from IS and BookVault for The Magician and the Mechanical Doll.
Waiting for 2nd KDP proof for Those Without Wings (Sep release)
1/2
USPS really says my proof copy won't be here until the 8th. 😩
My other proof doesn't have an estimated delivery date.
I honestly don't remember which is which. But I want them here so I can make decisions about this book. 🫠
My other proof doesn't have an estimated delivery date.
I honestly don't remember which is which. But I want them here so I can make decisions about this book. 🫠
August 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
USPS really says my proof copy won't be here until the 8th. 😩
My other proof doesn't have an estimated delivery date.
I honestly don't remember which is which. But I want them here so I can make decisions about this book. 🫠
My other proof doesn't have an estimated delivery date.
I honestly don't remember which is which. But I want them here so I can make decisions about this book. 🫠
I recently finished drafting Book 2 of my Manifestations Series.
But I recently started my penultimate round of edits for Book 1.
Book 1 happens at least 15-20 years prior to Book 2. So I'm in this weird space where I have to keep reminding myself of basic things abt the characters & the setting.
But I recently started my penultimate round of edits for Book 1.
Book 1 happens at least 15-20 years prior to Book 2. So I'm in this weird space where I have to keep reminding myself of basic things abt the characters & the setting.
August 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I recently finished drafting Book 2 of my Manifestations Series.
But I recently started my penultimate round of edits for Book 1.
Book 1 happens at least 15-20 years prior to Book 2. So I'm in this weird space where I have to keep reminding myself of basic things abt the characters & the setting.
But I recently started my penultimate round of edits for Book 1.
Book 1 happens at least 15-20 years prior to Book 2. So I'm in this weird space where I have to keep reminding myself of basic things abt the characters & the setting.
Both proof copies of my book are now in pre-shipment!!!!!!!!!!
a close up of a cat 's face with the words ( heavy breathing ) below it .
ALT: a close up of a cat 's face with the words ( heavy breathing ) below it .
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August 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Both proof copies of my book are now in pre-shipment!!!!!!!!!!
Edited 1 chapter of my novella (releasing in Sep) and 2 chapters of my next book (releasing in Dec) today.
I'm thankful for a few slow weeks between projects right now before things ramp up again at work.
I'm thankful for a few slow weeks between projects right now before things ramp up again at work.
August 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Edited 1 chapter of my novella (releasing in Sep) and 2 chapters of my next book (releasing in Dec) today.
I'm thankful for a few slow weeks between projects right now before things ramp up again at work.
I'm thankful for a few slow weeks between projects right now before things ramp up again at work.
What's a non-monetary dream that feels both inevitable and totally out of reach for your books?
For me, it's producing a comic or animated adaptation. I started in film & tv, & I think in animation when I write. But getting there seems like a long road!
What about you?
For me, it's producing a comic or animated adaptation. I started in film & tv, & I think in animation when I write. But getting there seems like a long road!
What about you?
August 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
What's a non-monetary dream that feels both inevitable and totally out of reach for your books?
For me, it's producing a comic or animated adaptation. I started in film & tv, & I think in animation when I write. But getting there seems like a long road!
What about you?
For me, it's producing a comic or animated adaptation. I started in film & tv, & I think in animation when I write. But getting there seems like a long road!
What about you?
Took a forced nap today because I literally couldn't stay awake, and now we get to see if it ruins my ability to sleep tonight.
August 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Took a forced nap today because I literally couldn't stay awake, and now we get to see if it ruins my ability to sleep tonight.
This is my book, The Magician and the Mechanical Doll, a humorous science fantasy adventure. It might appeal to you if you enjoy Terry Pratchett's books.
This book is out in the world, ready to be devoured. But it lacks reviews.
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This book is out in the world, ready to be devoured. But it lacks reviews.
1/2
August 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This is my book, The Magician and the Mechanical Doll, a humorous science fantasy adventure. It might appeal to you if you enjoy Terry Pratchett's books.
This book is out in the world, ready to be devoured. But it lacks reviews.
1/2
This book is out in the world, ready to be devoured. But it lacks reviews.
1/2
We need books by marginalized people talking about their real life struggles.
But we also need books of joy with characters from marginalized groups. That's what I write.
Okay, "joy" may be a stretch. They go through hard stuff, but it's not the struggles of -isms.
But we also need books of joy with characters from marginalized groups. That's what I write.
Okay, "joy" may be a stretch. They go through hard stuff, but it's not the struggles of -isms.
August 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We need books by marginalized people talking about their real life struggles.
But we also need books of joy with characters from marginalized groups. That's what I write.
Okay, "joy" may be a stretch. They go through hard stuff, but it's not the struggles of -isms.
But we also need books of joy with characters from marginalized groups. That's what I write.
Okay, "joy" may be a stretch. They go through hard stuff, but it's not the struggles of -isms.
Ingram Proof status: Packing!!!!!
BookVault Proof status: Packed!!!!! WITH TRACKING AVAILABLE (in Pre-shipment)!
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BookVault Proof status: Packed!!!!! WITH TRACKING AVAILABLE (in Pre-shipment)!
👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
August 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Ingram Proof status: Packing!!!!!
BookVault Proof status: Packed!!!!! WITH TRACKING AVAILABLE (in Pre-shipment)!
👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
BookVault Proof status: Packed!!!!! WITH TRACKING AVAILABLE (in Pre-shipment)!
👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
As I slowly pass away waiting for the proof copies of my book, I feel very American (and I don't mean that I'm a good way).
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August 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
As I slowly pass away waiting for the proof copies of my book, I feel very American (and I don't mean that I'm a good way).
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Tonight I worked out a fair but ambitious release schedule for the next 18 months. At the end, I'll have edited and released 4 books and 2 novellas.
I'm honestly not sure how reasonable it is, especially since I need to also write to keep myself sane.
I'm honestly not sure how reasonable it is, especially since I need to also write to keep myself sane.
August 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Tonight I worked out a fair but ambitious release schedule for the next 18 months. At the end, I'll have edited and released 4 books and 2 novellas.
I'm honestly not sure how reasonable it is, especially since I need to also write to keep myself sane.
I'm honestly not sure how reasonable it is, especially since I need to also write to keep myself sane.
Somehow I lived to the big four O. Color me surprised.
July 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Somehow I lived to the big four O. Color me surprised.
Happy birthday 🎈🎂
July 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Happy birthday 🎈🎂
June 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tales of a Vernian Youth, Tale 7 first draft is complete at ~16k words.
It's also the final short of Volume 2, which has an approximate word count of 98k words.
Little celebration: 🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳
Okay, now back to editing my other WIP.
It's also the final short of Volume 2, which has an approximate word count of 98k words.
Little celebration: 🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳
Okay, now back to editing my other WIP.
June 29, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Tales of a Vernian Youth, Tale 7 first draft is complete at ~16k words.
It's also the final short of Volume 2, which has an approximate word count of 98k words.
Little celebration: 🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳
Okay, now back to editing my other WIP.
It's also the final short of Volume 2, which has an approximate word count of 98k words.
Little celebration: 🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳🎉🎉🥳
Okay, now back to editing my other WIP.
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This bill defunds the Neighborhood Access & Equity Grant Program, a fund meant to fix racist infrastructure, reconnect communities split by highways, reduce pollution in low-income areas, and build safer, greener neighborhoods. Gone. All of it.
June 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This bill defunds the Neighborhood Access & Equity Grant Program, a fund meant to fix racist infrastructure, reconnect communities split by highways, reduce pollution in low-income areas, and build safer, greener neighborhoods. Gone. All of it.
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This bill cuts healthcare, housing, food aid, and clean energy, but sets aside $40 million to build a “Garden of Heroes” filled with Trump-era statues.
You can’t afford meds, but here’s a handpicked list of statues by Trump. You’re welcome.
You can’t afford meds, but here’s a handpicked list of statues by Trump. You’re welcome.
June 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
This bill cuts healthcare, housing, food aid, and clean energy, but sets aside $40 million to build a “Garden of Heroes” filled with Trump-era statues.
You can’t afford meds, but here’s a handpicked list of statues by Trump. You’re welcome.
You can’t afford meds, but here’s a handpicked list of statues by Trump. You’re welcome.
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The trans healthcare ban is BACK in the bill (after the parlimentarian removed it, they put it back). Dems need to do a call and vote to remove it again.
PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO VOTE AND KILL IT.
PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO VOTE AND KILL IT.
*bangs pots and pans* CALL YOUR SENATORS. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
You want to protect gender affirming care? NOW'S THE TIME.
Trans peoples' health and lives are at stake, including my partner's. CALL YOUR SENATORS.
You want to protect gender affirming care? NOW'S THE TIME.
Trans peoples' health and lives are at stake, including my partner's. CALL YOUR SENATORS.
H/T @sharonk.bsky.social: Republicans decided to keep the Medicaid and CHIP ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people in the bill as well as the legal characterization of "male" and "female."
June 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The trans healthcare ban is BACK in the bill (after the parlimentarian removed it, they put it back). Dems need to do a call and vote to remove it again.
PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO VOTE AND KILL IT.
PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO VOTE AND KILL IT.
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Sacrificed to demons. Killed by velociraptors. Hacked to pieces by axe murderers.
Read these deaths and more in Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder
Buy on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/killer-debt
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/bO9Ne9
Read these deaths and more in Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder
Buy on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/killer-debt
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/bO9Ne9
June 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sacrificed to demons. Killed by velociraptors. Hacked to pieces by axe murderers.
Read these deaths and more in Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder
Buy on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/killer-debt
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/bO9Ne9
Read these deaths and more in Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder
Buy on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/killer-debt
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/bO9Ne9
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We’re not done yet. If you’ve got a GOP senator, be their personal thorn in their voicemail box.
Just a reminder: this was the procedural vote to start debate.
Next Dems will force reading the bill (15 hoursish) and there will be 10 hours of debate, THEN the final vote, in which some of these folks could flip. THEN if it passes it goes back to the House, who may or may not swallow it.
Next Dems will force reading the bill (15 hoursish) and there will be 10 hours of debate, THEN the final vote, in which some of these folks could flip. THEN if it passes it goes back to the House, who may or may not swallow it.
June 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We’re not done yet. If you’ve got a GOP senator, be their personal thorn in their voicemail box.
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Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Someone should buy a murder so I can justify ordering pizza
Today's a good day to die... In fiction
So hire me to write you a custom death scene - a flash fiction piece where I kill you in an outrageous way - today!
For $40, I choose how you die
For $60, you choose how you die
There are only five slaughts for June, so grab yours now while you can!
So hire me to write you a custom death scene - a flash fiction piece where I kill you in an outrageous way - today!
For $40, I choose how you die
For $60, you choose how you die
There are only five slaughts for June, so grab yours now while you can!
Murder Commissions are BAAAAACK
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June 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Someone should buy a murder so I can justify ordering pizza
That moment when you're just writing along, minding your own business and following your outline
and your story goes "PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!"
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and your story goes "PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!"
🤦
June 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
That moment when you're just writing along, minding your own business and following your outline
and your story goes "PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!"
🤦
and your story goes "PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!"
🤦