John Egenes
@jegenes.bsky.social
Got an writer's proof of my daughter, Megan's book ( @meganeaves.com . It's a great read, about our relationship with the dark, and about her journey through darkness and light. It'll be out soon, so look for it and grab a copy. You won't regret it.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Got an writer's proof of my daughter, Megan's book ( @meganeaves.com . It's a great read, about our relationship with the dark, and about her journey through darkness and light. It'll be out soon, so look for it and grab a copy. You won't regret it.
"The Marfa Blues" has just been released on audiobook. For one of the free limited downloads codes, send me a private message. You'll need an Audible account, but you can sign up for a free one. Sorry, but only have codes for USA and UK Amazon markets.
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"The Marfa Blues" has just been released on audiobook. For one of the free limited downloads codes, send me a private message. You'll need an Audible account, but you can sign up for a free one. Sorry, but only have codes for USA and UK Amazon markets.
The Marfa Blues is at Pretty-Hot books today. Stop by and check it out.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Marfa Blues is at Pretty-Hot books today. Stop by and check it out.
pretty-hot.com/the-marfa-bl...
pretty-hot.com/the-marfa-bl...
Think about what these words actually mean:
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
from "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
from "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
July 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Think about what these words actually mean:
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
from "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
from "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
Hey, you can't afford NOT to get this book. Just sayin'...
June 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Hey, you can't afford NOT to get this book. Just sayin'...
"The Marfa Blues" is at Books Ride today. Stop in and take a look at their offerings.
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booksride.com/product/the-...
June 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
"The Marfa Blues" is at Books Ride today. Stop in and take a look at their offerings.
booksride.com/product/the-...
booksride.com/product/the-...
Had a nice time being interviewed by the folks at ManyBooks. My book, "The Marfa Blues" is on sale there now. Here's a link to the interview and the book. Do a little browsing while you're there. [click the link here, not the picture]
manybooks.net/featured-aut...
manybooks.net/featured-aut...
May 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Had a nice time being interviewed by the folks at ManyBooks. My book, "The Marfa Blues" is on sale there now. Here's a link to the interview and the book. Do a little browsing while you're there. [click the link here, not the picture]
manybooks.net/featured-aut...
manybooks.net/featured-aut...
I'm thinking about signing up for trump's new retirement plan. A single 500-dollar payment covers everything. It's $495 for the handgun and 5 bucks for the ski mask.
May 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I'm thinking about signing up for trump's new retirement plan. A single 500-dollar payment covers everything. It's $495 for the handgun and 5 bucks for the ski mask.
We're at Planet eBooks today, in the "Bestselling Author" area. Some great titles there, so stop by and grab book or two, just like I did. (click the link, not the picture...)
planetebooks.net/book-shop/be...
planetebooks.net/book-shop/be...
May 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're at Planet eBooks today, in the "Bestselling Author" area. Some great titles there, so stop by and grab book or two, just like I did. (click the link, not the picture...)
planetebooks.net/book-shop/be...
planetebooks.net/book-shop/be...
Jeez... who knew? Less than a week, and The Marfa Blues is in the top ten in its categories. Not bad, considering it's up against the likes of Tom Robbins, George Orwell, and Kurt Vonnegut.
April 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Jeez... who knew? Less than a week, and The Marfa Blues is in the top ten in its categories. Not bad, considering it's up against the likes of Tom Robbins, George Orwell, and Kurt Vonnegut.
Well, I finally finished my novel, "The Marfa Blues". A 1960s wacky tale of hippies, drugs, and buried treasure. The eBook is just 99 cents for a short time. Print version out in a few days. Would appreciate a review on Amazon... just a few words. Thanks. Enjoy --je
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X9JFYW
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X9JFYW
April 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Well, I finally finished my novel, "The Marfa Blues". A 1960s wacky tale of hippies, drugs, and buried treasure. The eBook is just 99 cents for a short time. Print version out in a few days. Would appreciate a review on Amazon... just a few words. Thanks. Enjoy --je
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X9JFYW
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X9JFYW
Time for this one again.
April 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Time for this one again.
Another week of great music on The Jukebox Highway. You never know what's coming up next. Sundays at 3PM in New Zealand (Saturday night in America). Do the math for your local time. Head over to www.oar.org.nz to stream live or download past shows. This week's playlist:
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another week of great music on The Jukebox Highway. You never know what's coming up next. Sundays at 3PM in New Zealand (Saturday night in America). Do the math for your local time. Head over to www.oar.org.nz to stream live or download past shows. This week's playlist:
One of the great things about social media is hearing from old friends. Just received some photos of saddles I made about 40 years ago, from someone. Great to reconnect. Here's one of them from 1986. Looks like it's still in great shape, though the stirrup fenders could use turning again [grin].
April 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
One of the great things about social media is hearing from old friends. Just received some photos of saddles I made about 40 years ago, from someone. Great to reconnect. Here's one of them from 1986. Looks like it's still in great shape, though the stirrup fenders could use turning again [grin].
A tribute to Hank Williams by some great artists, today on the Jukebox Highway Show. 3pm today New Zealand time (check your local time). Stream at www.oar.org.nz
February 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A tribute to Hank Williams by some great artists, today on the Jukebox Highway Show. 3pm today New Zealand time (check your local time). Stream at www.oar.org.nz
If you're in Dunedin, New Zealand tonight, stop by and say hello.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you're in Dunedin, New Zealand tonight, stop by and say hello.
www.facebook.com/events/51843...
www.facebook.com/events/51843...
Turns out that Tesla doesn't allow you to trade in your Swasticar. It's getting harder for them to sell their new ones, much less have to try to sell 'em used.
February 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Turns out that Tesla doesn't allow you to trade in your Swasticar. It's getting harder for them to sell their new ones, much less have to try to sell 'em used.
A tribute to COFFEE on the Jukebox Highway Show, later today. Stream at: www.oar.org.nz Here's the playlist:
February 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A tribute to COFFEE on the Jukebox Highway Show, later today. Stream at: www.oar.org.nz Here's the playlist:
RIP Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band. As a tip of the hat and a little tribute to The Band, we'll be playing great covers of their music that you might not have heard. 3PM Sundays (New Zealand) 6PM Sat: Los Angeles, check the atomic clock for local times. Go lto www.oar.org.nz
January 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
RIP Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band. As a tip of the hat and a little tribute to The Band, we'll be playing great covers of their music that you might not have heard. 3PM Sundays (New Zealand) 6PM Sat: Los Angeles, check the atomic clock for local times. Go lto www.oar.org.nz
All I can say is, thank gawd for the browser plugin, "Make America Kittens Again". It's literally a lifesaver. Instead of pictures of trump, you get pictures like this:
January 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
All I can say is, thank gawd for the browser plugin, "Make America Kittens Again". It's literally a lifesaver. Instead of pictures of trump, you get pictures like this:
Finally finished the Flutney Cowcaster. For the photo album that shows how it was done, go HERE:
tinyurl.com/CowCaster
tinyurl.com/CowCaster
January 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Finally finished the Flutney Cowcaster. For the photo album that shows how it was done, go HERE:
tinyurl.com/CowCaster
tinyurl.com/CowCaster
In New Zealand we live with what we call "the tyranny of distance". I haven't been able to find a decent stitch horse so I had to make my own. And now, it's on to hand stitching my latest Flutney leather guitar.
December 24, 2024 at 2:57 AM
In New Zealand we live with what we call "the tyranny of distance". I haven't been able to find a decent stitch horse so I had to make my own. And now, it's on to hand stitching my latest Flutney leather guitar.
He loves pictures of himself, so do him a favor and share this one.
December 22, 2024 at 5:21 AM
He loves pictures of himself, so do him a favor and share this one.
Coming up in January...
December 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Coming up in January...
From now on I'm referring to him as "President Musk". Join me, and we'll see how well trump can deal with reality. And for those of you who voted for trump, THIS is what you voted for.
December 20, 2024 at 1:11 PM
From now on I'm referring to him as "President Musk". Join me, and we'll see how well trump can deal with reality. And for those of you who voted for trump, THIS is what you voted for.