Talking Story
@jajminton.bsky.social
J.A.J. Minton / Hosts of the "Talking Story" channel on YouTube / Sci Fi - Fantasy - Horror Enthusiasts / Pug Family.
https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story
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🌙 Dark Twist In ‘Sleepy’ Story #Shorts
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September 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🌙 Dark Twist In ‘Sleepy’ Story #Shorts
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#Shorts #Trending #ShortStory #Dark #Writing #Bookish #StoryTeller #WritersOfInstagram #CreatorLife #MyNextChapter
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😱 Why 'Swan Song' is a Spine-Chilling Masterpiece for Spooky Season! 💀
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September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
😱 Why 'Swan Song' is a Spine-Chilling Masterpiece for Spooky Season! 💀
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Sensory Writing Secrets: Why Use 3 Senses in Your Scenes
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September 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Sensory Writing Secrets: Why Use 3 Senses in Your Scenes
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DRIVING JAKOB TO (ENERGY) DRINK
It’s a father’s duty.
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It’s a father’s duty.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
DRIVING JAKOB TO (ENERGY) DRINK
It’s a father’s duty.
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It’s a father’s duty.
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WE GAVE PRO WRITERS BAD PROMPTS!
We hosted two fantasy writers, @plstuartwrites and @PhilipChase90 for a little game.
The result? ZOMBIE GERBILS.
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We hosted two fantasy writers, @plstuartwrites and @PhilipChase90 for a little game.
The result? ZOMBIE GERBILS.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
WE GAVE PRO WRITERS BAD PROMPTS!
We hosted two fantasy writers, @plstuartwrites and @PhilipChase90 for a little game.
The result? ZOMBIE GERBILS.
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We hosted two fantasy writers, @plstuartwrites and @PhilipChase90 for a little game.
The result? ZOMBIE GERBILS.
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THAT PAINFUL TIME OF MONTH
John has to pick a book of the month! And what does Jakob have to do?
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John has to pick a book of the month! And what does Jakob have to do?
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August 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
THAT PAINFUL TIME OF MONTH
John has to pick a book of the month! And what does Jakob have to do?
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John has to pick a book of the month! And what does Jakob have to do?
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NO BUDGET FOR AN ANGELIC GLOW 😂
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August 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
NO BUDGET FOR AN ANGELIC GLOW 😂
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Today, Amy joins Australia-based author @liviajelliot on the Books Undone podcast to talk about writing craft. If you enjoy a deep dive on how stories work, this one's for you! (Link in the comments!)
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#amwriting #podcast #reading #books #writerslife #creativewriting
August 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today, Amy joins Australia-based author @liviajelliot on the Books Undone podcast to talk about writing craft. If you enjoy a deep dive on how stories work, this one's for you! (Link in the comments!)
#amwriting #podcast #reading #books #writerslife #creativewriting
#amwriting #podcast #reading #books #writerslife #creativewriting
Jakob is not inspiring confidence 🤪
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August 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Jakob is not inspiring confidence 🤪
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JOHN THREATENS TO THROW WATER AGAIN
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July 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
JOHN THREATENS TO THROW WATER AGAIN
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RULES FOR READING AS AN ADULT
John’s Rule of Joy!
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John’s Rule of Joy!
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June 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
RULES FOR READING AS AN ADULT
John’s Rule of Joy!
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John’s Rule of Joy!
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JAKOB RECOMMENDS…PIRANESI
You know a book is good when you immediately buy a copy for a friend! #fantasybooks
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You know a book is good when you immediately buy a copy for a friend! #fantasybooks
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June 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
JAKOB RECOMMENDS…PIRANESI
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DISCOVERY IS AVAILABLE NOW!
Grab a paperback or ebook at the link below! Feel free to leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or The Storygraph to help out with the algorithms!
Thank you all for everything and happy reading!
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Grab a paperback or ebook at the link below! Feel free to leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or The Storygraph to help out with the algorithms!
Thank you all for everything and happy reading!
🔗 www.amazon.com/Discovery-St...
May 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
DISCOVERY IS AVAILABLE NOW!
Grab a paperback or ebook at the link below! Feel free to leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or The Storygraph to help out with the algorithms!
Thank you all for everything and happy reading!
🔗 www.amazon.com/Discovery-St...
Grab a paperback or ebook at the link below! Feel free to leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or The Storygraph to help out with the algorithms!
Thank you all for everything and happy reading!
🔗 www.amazon.com/Discovery-St...
Join us tomorrow at 8PM Eastern for the live launch party for DISCOVERY (many special guests included)!
Also get ready to order your copy tomorrow if you're interested 👀
🔗 youtube.com/live/j63-r92...
Also get ready to order your copy tomorrow if you're interested 👀
🔗 youtube.com/live/j63-r92...
May 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Join us tomorrow at 8PM Eastern for the live launch party for DISCOVERY (many special guests included)!
Also get ready to order your copy tomorrow if you're interested 👀
🔗 youtube.com/live/j63-r92...
Also get ready to order your copy tomorrow if you're interested 👀
🔗 youtube.com/live/j63-r92...
Our lovely friend @liviajelliot.com Kickstarter for their book DANCE WITH ME is now live! Back it quickly so the algorithm gods push it out further!
A character-driven tale about finding yourself, overcoming emotional wounds, and learning to trust again.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/liv...
A character-driven tale about finding yourself, overcoming emotional wounds, and learning to trust again.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/liv...
May 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our lovely friend @liviajelliot.com Kickstarter for their book DANCE WITH ME is now live! Back it quickly so the algorithm gods push it out further!
A character-driven tale about finding yourself, overcoming emotional wounds, and learning to trust again.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/liv...
A character-driven tale about finding yourself, overcoming emotional wounds, and learning to trust again.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/liv...
After the Easter festivities, Pooh the Pug was far too tired to record and spin the balls for the giveaway winner and Patreon read winner. He will wake from his slumber tonight so we can record and post Weekly Reader tomorrow.
Hope you all had a great weekend!
Hope you all had a great weekend!
April 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
After the Easter festivities, Pooh the Pug was far too tired to record and spin the balls for the giveaway winner and Patreon read winner. He will wake from his slumber tonight so we can record and post Weekly Reader tomorrow.
Hope you all had a great weekend!
Hope you all had a great weekend!
Signed preorders are open for our dear friend @toritalks2.bsky.social's upcoming book COLD SILVER FOR SOULS!
A GORGEOUS cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with cover design by @tallshepherd.com! Preorder links are below! If you like character-driven stories or fantasy westerns, check it out!
A GORGEOUS cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with cover design by @tallshepherd.com! Preorder links are below! If you like character-driven stories or fantasy westerns, check it out!
April 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Signed preorders are open for our dear friend @toritalks2.bsky.social's upcoming book COLD SILVER FOR SOULS!
A GORGEOUS cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with cover design by @tallshepherd.com! Preorder links are below! If you like character-driven stories or fantasy westerns, check it out!
A GORGEOUS cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with cover design by @tallshepherd.com! Preorder links are below! If you like character-driven stories or fantasy westerns, check it out!
THE SIGNED PRE-SALE FOR DISCOVERY IS LIVE!
If you'd like a signed paperback copy of our book, DISCOVERY, go to our website below and pick one up before the pre-sale ends on March 22nd!
A limited time commemorative bookmark is also available!
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If you'd like a signed paperback copy of our book, DISCOVERY, go to our website below and pick one up before the pre-sale ends on March 22nd!
A limited time commemorative bookmark is also available!
www.jajminton.com
March 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
THE SIGNED PRE-SALE FOR DISCOVERY IS LIVE!
If you'd like a signed paperback copy of our book, DISCOVERY, go to our website below and pick one up before the pre-sale ends on March 22nd!
A limited time commemorative bookmark is also available!
www.jajminton.com
If you'd like a signed paperback copy of our book, DISCOVERY, go to our website below and pick one up before the pre-sale ends on March 22nd!
A limited time commemorative bookmark is also available!
www.jajminton.com
Our book cover is out! Huge thanks to @petrikleo.bsky.social for letting us reveal our cover on SFF Spotlight! So excited for everyone to get their hands on DISCOVERY 🦑
January 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our book cover is out! Huge thanks to @petrikleo.bsky.social for letting us reveal our cover on SFF Spotlight! So excited for everyone to get their hands on DISCOVERY 🦑
Could not be more thankful for these kind words from @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social !! Thank you so much for reading it and couldn’t be happier that you enjoyed it!
January 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Could not be more thankful for these kind words from @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social !! Thank you so much for reading it and couldn’t be happier that you enjoyed it!
Thank you all SO much for being here!! Joining booktube has been a life changing experience and we all feel beyond lucky to get to talk books with you wonderful people ☺️
December 22, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Thank you all SO much for being here!! Joining booktube has been a life changing experience and we all feel beyond lucky to get to talk books with you wonderful people ☺️
Met @danielgreene.bsky.social on the sunny streets of Salt Lake City on the way to #dragonsteel.
December 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Met @danielgreene.bsky.social on the sunny streets of Salt Lake City on the way to #dragonsteel.
It's almost time for the BIG book... But what else is John reading in December?
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November 26, 2024 at 3:44 PM
It's almost time for the BIG book... But what else is John reading in December?
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🔗 youtu.be/x0IzgHuU0no
WOW we had a lot to go over this Weekly Reader! Watch my thoughts on Rhythm of War as well as lots of channel news!
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November 24, 2024 at 10:02 PM
WOW we had a lot to go over this Weekly Reader! Watch my thoughts on Rhythm of War as well as lots of channel news!
🔗 youtu.be/1G6iSZTg6Zo
🔗 youtu.be/1G6iSZTg6Zo