Jon Edicola
@jonedicola.bsky.social
Author, full time dad, and nerd. I read a lot, play video games when I can, and I’m always learning. Go Bills! (he/him)
#amquerying my second novel; self published my first:
The Citidome: https://a.co/d/5DGWZ8Z
#amquerying my second novel; self published my first:
The Citidome: https://a.co/d/5DGWZ8Z
Pinned
Fresh #promosky for 2026!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
Reposted by Jon Edicola
Hard to imagine anything worse than being trapped in a high school with The Fast Kind of Zombies:
This Is Not a Test Trailer Nails "The Breakfast Club Meets 28 Days Later" Vibe - Reactor
The movie is an adaptation of Courtney Summers' novel of the same name
reactormag.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Hard to imagine anything worse than being trapped in a high school with The Fast Kind of Zombies:
I tried it once back when it became available publicly. Tried asking for an efficient road trip route with stops and amenities along the way. Basically multiplied trip time by ~2x compared to what I had already mapped out. “Efficient.” Yea. Made me laugh so hard. Never used it again.
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I tried it once back when it became available publicly. Tried asking for an efficient road trip route with stops and amenities along the way. Basically multiplied trip time by ~2x compared to what I had already mapped out. “Efficient.” Yea. Made me laugh so hard. Never used it again.
Tough pick for favorite of the year, but my little one discovered Pokemon in 2025 so we had a lot of fun together. He just started his own play through now that he’s a little more confident with the controls and it’s been a blast #nintendo
January 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Tough pick for favorite of the year, but my little one discovered Pokemon in 2025 so we had a lot of fun together. He just started his own play through now that he’s a little more confident with the controls and it’s been a blast #nintendo
Reposted by Jon Edicola
New Atlantis: Intergalactic Zoo (115K words) is a #sci-fi novel with multiple POVs that will appeal to fans of the diverse found families of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet & The House on the Cerulean Sea. The novel features ...
#BluePitHype #BluePit📖 #SF #Q #A #LGBT #ND #TR #WIPSnips
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#BluePitHype #BluePit📖 #SF #Q #A #LGBT #ND #TR #WIPSnips
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January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA × BEST SERVED COLD × THE BUTCHER BOY
When a Court Jester snaps and brutally murders the tyrant king, he must perform and slay his way out of a kingdom in chaos, hunted by loyalists, hailed by rebels, while his sanity slips and fractures.
#BluePit 📖 #A #D #F #H #W #DIS
When a Court Jester snaps and brutally murders the tyrant king, he must perform and slay his way out of a kingdom in chaos, hunted by loyalists, hailed by rebels, while his sanity slips and fractures.
#BluePit 📖 #A #D #F #H #W #DIS
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Niv Decker, a virtual engineer at Vagus Life, will risk everything to save her dying mother-- even hacking her company's coveted consciousness‑storage tech. When her boyfriend turns up dead, Niv is thrust into a deadly game with a shadow org that wants her hack for itself
#BluePit📖 #SF #SP #A #Q
#BluePit📖 #SF #SP #A #Q
January 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
In terms of submissions and queries, the most broadly provided advice that I’ve taken to heart is to read (and follow!) an agent’s specific submission guidelines. It’s an easy box to check off to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when broaching a professional relationship #BluePitHype
Welcome to the 4th day of #BluePitHype!
DAY FOUR: Advice Share
Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!
We will also share our own below!
2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
DAY FOUR: Advice Share
Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!
We will also share our own below!
2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
January 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
In terms of submissions and queries, the most broadly provided advice that I’ve taken to heart is to read (and follow!) an agent’s specific submission guidelines. It’s an easy box to check off to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when broaching a professional relationship #BluePitHype
AHHHHH LFG!!!! GO BILLS
January 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
AHHHHH LFG!!!! GO BILLS
Margin doodle!
A bird’s eye view of the setting from my WIP. New LA is a city built on a giant flotilla after the LA of today was swallowed by quake and tsunami. Hopefully it feels like a character, my MC’s constant companion. Sights, smells, and sounds of the sea follow her everywhere #BluePitHype
A bird’s eye view of the setting from my WIP. New LA is a city built on a giant flotilla after the LA of today was swallowed by quake and tsunami. Hopefully it feels like a character, my MC’s constant companion. Sights, smells, and sounds of the sea follow her everywhere #BluePitHype
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Margin doodle!
A bird’s eye view of the setting from my WIP. New LA is a city built on a giant flotilla after the LA of today was swallowed by quake and tsunami. Hopefully it feels like a character, my MC’s constant companion. Sights, smells, and sounds of the sea follow her everywhere #BluePitHype
A bird’s eye view of the setting from my WIP. New LA is a city built on a giant flotilla after the LA of today was swallowed by quake and tsunami. Hopefully it feels like a character, my MC’s constant companion. Sights, smells, and sounds of the sea follow her everywhere #BluePitHype
Morning #BluePitHype! I’m Jon, been writing seriously for about 5-6 years, but have put pen to paper since forever. Self pubbed 1 novel so far
I focus on sci-fi, but read widely to keep my brain churning. Currently reading Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Hunkered in the query trenches #AmQuerying novel # 2
I focus on sci-fi, but read widely to keep my brain churning. Currently reading Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Hunkered in the query trenches #AmQuerying novel # 2
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!
DAY ONE: Introductions
Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!
We can't wait to meet you and your stories!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
DAY ONE: Introductions
Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!
We can't wait to meet you and your stories!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Morning #BluePitHype! I’m Jon, been writing seriously for about 5-6 years, but have put pen to paper since forever. Self pubbed 1 novel so far
I focus on sci-fi, but read widely to keep my brain churning. Currently reading Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Hunkered in the query trenches #AmQuerying novel # 2
I focus on sci-fi, but read widely to keep my brain churning. Currently reading Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Hunkered in the query trenches #AmQuerying novel # 2
Boromir will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Maybe. Possibly. Ok, probably not.
January 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Boromir will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Maybe. Possibly. Ok, probably not.
…has anyone just asked one of the AIs to furnish The Files? I’d bet they got swept up in one of their content ‘acquisition’ vacuums.
(This is also the only ‘morally redemptive’ use-case I can come up with. They can be shut down afterwards)
(This is also the only ‘morally redemptive’ use-case I can come up with. They can be shut down afterwards)
January 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
…has anyone just asked one of the AIs to furnish The Files? I’d bet they got swept up in one of their content ‘acquisition’ vacuums.
(This is also the only ‘morally redemptive’ use-case I can come up with. They can be shut down afterwards)
(This is also the only ‘morally redemptive’ use-case I can come up with. They can be shut down afterwards)
Time to make the donuts, people. We’re all in the same boat, so be kind to one another today.
Except Stan. Stan tried stealing a life boat for himself. Fuck you Stan
Except Stan. Stan tried stealing a life boat for himself. Fuck you Stan
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Time to make the donuts, people. We’re all in the same boat, so be kind to one another today.
Except Stan. Stan tried stealing a life boat for himself. Fuck you Stan
Except Stan. Stan tried stealing a life boat for himself. Fuck you Stan
Weird how an ugly hunk of concrete can make me sentimental. Thanks for the memories Buffalo stadium, you’ll always be The Ralph to me. Go Bills
January 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Weird how an ugly hunk of concrete can make me sentimental. Thanks for the memories Buffalo stadium, you’ll always be The Ralph to me. Go Bills
Can we just have, like, one goddamn day? Holy shit.
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Can we just have, like, one goddamn day? Holy shit.
Fresh #promosky for 2026!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
January 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Fresh #promosky for 2026!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
I’m a stay at home dad and author
I love:
≈ Sci-fi & horror
≈ Writing (book 2 on its way!)
≈ Nintendo (video games in general)
≈ The Buffalo Bills (go Bills)
≈ Hiking & nature
≈ Food
≈ Art
That covers ~95% of what I yap about. Feel free to say hi!
Reposted by Jon Edicola
The tl;dr for writers is — we are human, we write the books, and we are going to fucking win.
Here’s the inspiration I needed for the new year. Thanks @chuckwendig.bsky.social
Writer Resolution 2026: Wield The Weapon That Is You
It’s never precisely easy to be a writer — professional or otherwise. I mean, it’s easy in the sense of, hey, anybody can open a word processor and start (fiercely or methodically…
terribleminds.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The tl;dr for writers is — we are human, we write the books, and we are going to fucking win.
Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live.
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reposted by Jon Edicola
Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live.
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live.
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
This is so far up my alley, it’s in a different area code
(what?)
(what?)
Exodus, the time dilation sci-fi action/RPG featuring Matthew McConaughey, returns with an explosive new trailer gameinformer.com/the-game-awa...
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This is so far up my alley, it’s in a different area code
(what?)
(what?)
Watched Sinners on our flight home earlier this week. Great movie and performances. Wish I didn’t know the “twist” going in to it.
Also for an anxious flier— horrible movie to watch on a plane 😂
Also for an anxious flier— horrible movie to watch on a plane 😂
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Watched Sinners on our flight home earlier this week. Great movie and performances. Wish I didn’t know the “twist” going in to it.
Also for an anxious flier— horrible movie to watch on a plane 😂
Also for an anxious flier— horrible movie to watch on a plane 😂
Good thing the Steelers occupied Washington’s reps with blocking, he would’ve been a big problem if he’d been more involved. Not a flashy win, but I’ll take it. Go Bills! #BillsMafia
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Good thing the Steelers occupied Washington’s reps with blocking, he would’ve been a big problem if he’d been more involved. Not a flashy win, but I’ll take it. Go Bills! #BillsMafia
Black Friday month!
Cyber Monday starts now! (It’s a Saturday)
Giving Tuesday on a Thursday!
Bloodletting Sunday!
Wednesday! (Still just a Wednesday)
Nothing means nothing!
Cyber Monday starts now! (It’s a Saturday)
Giving Tuesday on a Thursday!
Bloodletting Sunday!
Wednesday! (Still just a Wednesday)
Nothing means nothing!
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Black Friday month!
Cyber Monday starts now! (It’s a Saturday)
Giving Tuesday on a Thursday!
Bloodletting Sunday!
Wednesday! (Still just a Wednesday)
Nothing means nothing!
Cyber Monday starts now! (It’s a Saturday)
Giving Tuesday on a Thursday!
Bloodletting Sunday!
Wednesday! (Still just a Wednesday)
Nothing means nothing!