Jon Kinyon
@jonkinyon.bsky.social
New story up on Substack, if you're at all interested.
How My First Book Came To Be
Note: It was not easy
kinyon.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New story up on Substack, if you're at all interested.
Another nonfiction short story.
Daredevil With a Death Wish
My friend rode like a bat out of Hell
kinyon.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Another nonfiction short story.
This story is gettin' popular.
A Conspiracy of Goodwill
From rags to pilfered riches
kinyon.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This story is gettin' popular.
New short story posted today on Substack... nonfiction.
The Killer in the Slow Lane
Things that go bump in the night
kinyon.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
New short story posted today on Substack... nonfiction.
The first time I saw this old 1966 pic, I thought it was a truckload of hippies on the way to a free concert (this was a common sight back then). But these are the animatronic characters for “Pirates of the Caribbean” heading to Disneyland - still the greatest attraction there.
March 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The first time I saw this old 1966 pic, I thought it was a truckload of hippies on the way to a free concert (this was a common sight back then). But these are the animatronic characters for “Pirates of the Caribbean” heading to Disneyland - still the greatest attraction there.
Another new piece I penned, published today.
Ollie Johnston: The Palo Alto Animator Who Brought Disney to Life
One of the most famous graduates of Palo Alto High School
powerlesspress.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Another new piece I penned, published today.
Here's a new story, a little outside my wheelhouse, but I needed to share it.
I Have The Answer To Everything
Take a dive with me into the deep end of the pool
kinyon.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Here's a new story, a little outside my wheelhouse, but I needed to share it.
There's a character limit here on bsky, so this 3,000 word story is on my Substack. 😜
How to Start Your Own Record Company for Under $2,000
Or "How to Lose Friends and Make Enemies"
kinyon.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
There's a character limit here on bsky, so this 3,000 word story is on my Substack. 😜
It's Me, It's Not You
YouTube video by Circus of Voodoo - Topic
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
LISTEN FOR FREE: This story of San Francisco's Donaldina Cameron freeing a Chinese girl from her ruthless slave master is inspiring. Corrupt judges, lawmen, and lawyers were no match for Cameron who raised an outcry among Palo Alto citizens, Stanford students, and 1000s in neighboring towns in 1900.
The Angry Angel of Chinatown Descends
Donaldina Cameron came to Palo Alto in 1900 to rescue a slave girl
powerlesspress.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:52 AM
LISTEN FOR FREE: This story of San Francisco's Donaldina Cameron freeing a Chinese girl from her ruthless slave master is inspiring. Corrupt judges, lawmen, and lawyers were no match for Cameron who raised an outcry among Palo Alto citizens, Stanford students, and 1000s in neighboring towns in 1900.
This letter is penned in beautiful cursive handwriting. I'd love to scan it, but I'm afraid to unfold the 187-year-old paper. My grandpa transposed it in the 1920s, a hundred years ago(!), and kept the original spelling and punctuation. The letter gives amazing insight into pioneer life in America.
A letter sent to my 3rd great-grandfather from his cousin in 1837
“There is a great deal of murdering a going on…”
kinyon.substack.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:38 PM
This letter is penned in beautiful cursive handwriting. I'd love to scan it, but I'm afraid to unfold the 187-year-old paper. My grandpa transposed it in the 1920s, a hundred years ago(!), and kept the original spelling and punctuation. The letter gives amazing insight into pioneer life in America.
It happened in San Francisco in 2022.
The Dead Guy on the Sidewalk
Just another Tuesday in the big city
kinyon.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 10:20 PM
It happened in San Francisco in 2022.
"Puddle" by M. C. Escher
A woodcut print, first printed in February 1952.
A woodcut print, first printed in February 1952.
November 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM
"Puddle" by M. C. Escher
A woodcut print, first printed in February 1952.
A woodcut print, first printed in February 1952.
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November 28, 2024 at 4:42 PM
BIG ENDORSEMENT NEWS! Dr. Brett M. Decker, former WSJ & NYT editor/writer and New York Times bestselling author, recommends "San Francisco's Hottest Cold Case"!
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