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MJ Howson
@mjhowson.bsky.social
I’m here for books and dogs. I’ve written several novels and co-authored another. My genres encompass a wide range, including YA, children's, horror, and thrillers.

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Check my YT channel for book trailers!


https://mjhowson.com
Some shows absolutely deserve a reboot. In the early 1980s, Starblazers was a fantastic early, anime cartoon series. In 2010 Japan release a movie version. I would love to see @Netflix or another streamer make a live action version of this show. It deserves the modern touch!
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I got my proof copy of the paperback for my new book. I’m going to spend this cloudy Sunday giving it a read and looking for any little errors that might’ve crept through the endless edits that have been done so far. Then I can finally publish it this week!
November 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today’s the day! I’m in the process of uploading my new book for self-publishing. eBook should go live today. The paperback most likely by the weekend. I will keep everyone posted. So excited to have this next book done. Two more to go to close out the three part trilogy.
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Final round of editing is done! I’m on track to publish early next month. So excited to have this next story almost completed.
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
As you can see, Sonic loves his food!!!
October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Stressful times require a smiling dog to bring some levity.
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My first review popped up today for my latest kids book. I’m glad he found the story LOL because while writing it I felt it was the funniest book yet in the series. And Buddy definitely steals every scene.
September 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I’m dog sitting for two weeks. Well, more like pony sitting. The little dog is mine. The big one is our guest. Two chill senior dogs living their best life. Three if you count me. 🤣
September 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I finally got my personal copies of The Dynamic Duo, book 6 in the Adventure series! I'm loving these new cover designs. Follow the link in bio to read more and get your copy. But be sure to start with Book 1 in the series.
#indieauthor #selfpublishing #booksforkids
August 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I've completed the outline summary for Book 7. As you can see, Shadow is VERY surprised to be back on the cover. Detailed outlining starts today. #indieauthor #selfpublishing #booksforkids #booksaboutdogs
August 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Excited to get the proof copy for my next book. Book six in my nine-part series of kids’ chapter books. Paperback should launch within a week. #selfpublished #indiewriter #indieauthor #kidsbooks
July 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I've designed new merchandise - including kids' clothing - to go along with the launch of my new book covers. Follow the link in my bio and then go to my Redbubble page to get to my shop. I have more designs coming soon. #selfpublished #kidsclothing #kidsmerchandise #kindle
July 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I'm currently redesigning many, but not all, of my book covers. Here's my first take at a more cinematic-looking Dawn of Eve, with the original on the left. My goal is to get an image that makes people stop and click while scrolling through books on Amazon. Thoughts?
July 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The 5—star reviews keep coming in. Thank you!!
Follow the link in my bio to learn more.

#kindle #kindleunlimited #selfpublishing
#audiobooks #audible #booksaboutdogs #dogbooks #kidsbooks #booksforkids
June 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
May 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Amazon and Audible now have the audio book of my first novel. I will complete the audio books for the rest of the trilogy soon.

Link in bio to all my books.

#audiblebooks #kindlebooks #selfpublished #indieauthor
April 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
All four books in the Adventures series of kids book are now available in audio book including on Audible.com. Follow the link in my bio to get to my stories. #audiobookstagram #audiobooksofinstagram #audible #audiblebooks
April 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm humbled by the many 5-star reviews for my series of children's books. It inspires me to continue the series.
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #kindlebooks #kidsbooks
March 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Me finishing the first draft of Chapter One and then realizing I have fourteen more to go!
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #kindle
February 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Me coming home from Vegas and realizing I'd completed my book outline before leaving for vacation, so I can now start on the manuscript!
February 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dog sitting this weekend. Well, more like “small horse.” A big gentle giant. And he gets along great with my little guy. #dogsitting
January 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Almost 4 weeks for Amazon to ship my author copies of my new book. That’s the longest they’ve ever taken. In hindsight, I probably have just bought one to overnight ship it so I could do a full read of the final published version.
January 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Big day today! I am publishing my fourth book in my children's series, The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle. Kindle and Paperback should be available this weekend. I have five more books to write to complete the series!

I will post a link to the book when it goes live.
December 13, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I just got the proof copy for my next book. Book four in a nine part series for kids. Time to find the errors! I’m still hoping to self-publish before Christmas.
November 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM
I decided my first post here should be of my dog Sonic. He’s recovering from CCL surgery. He’s also my inspiration for my current set of kids books.
November 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM