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
Gonna be a great time!
TBRCon@tbrcon.bsky.social · 4d agoCharacter work is important, yes, but without a vivid enough world built around them they can only go so far! Join @angelaslatter.bsky.social @alexgrecian.bsky.social @caitlinstarling.com.bsky.social @hironnennes.bsky.social @jajminton.bsky.social & @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social as they delve into it!
Gonna be awesome!
TBRCon@tbrcon.bsky.social · last wk.And finally, for today's bookend live podcast, come hang out with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social, in 1 HOUR from now! www.youtube.com/live/ZJWc20V...
One worldbuilding panel wasn't enough for #TBRCon2026. So we decided to do WORLDBUILDING IN HORROR! Join @angelaslatter.bsky.social @alexgrecian.bsky.social @caitlinstarling.com.bsky.social @hironnennes.bsky.social @jajminton.bsky.social @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social as they talk about worldbuilding!
So honored to be a part of this!
TBRCon@tbrcon.bsky.social · 2w agoOne worldbuilding panel wasn't enough for #TBRCon2026. So we decided to do WORLDBUILDING IN HORROR! Join @angelaslatter.bsky.social @alexgrecian.bsky.social @caitlinstarling.com.bsky.social @hironnennes.bsky.social @jajminton.bsky.social @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social as they talk about worldbuilding!
I’m thrilled to join an incredible group for a Talking Story panel on “Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub”, streaming LIVE for @tbrcon.bsky.social 2026! Come hang put with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and me on July 28.
Would be great to get this 1! No matter what great year!
John Picacio@johnpicacio.bsky.social · 2mo agoMy city right now. 🏀✊🏽
Amazing to be on your stack!
ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer@adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 5mo agoWhat are y’all reading? This past month, I finished the excellent Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and Daughter of Crows by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social. Currently, I’m in the first quarter of Dandelion Audit by @sigils.bsky.social and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty.
Thanks so much for giving Discovery a read!
SFF Addicts Podcast@sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 5mo agoTune in to our March 2026 Patreon bonus episode of THE PLAYLIST! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly as they discuss @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social’s Daughter of Crows, @jajminton.bsky.social’s Discovery and more. Support us at $5+ per month to access👇 patreon.com/sffaddictspod
Dude!!
ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer@adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 6mo agoCatching up on my books/shows/comics with a REVIEW ROUNDUP: 4.75⭐️ - The American Revolution 4⭐️ - Fallout S02 5⭐️ - Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social 4⭐️ - The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social 4.75⭐️ - Ciudad de Sombras S01 4⭐️ - The Expanse: Dragon Tooth What have y’all been enjoying?
Can’t wait to hear your Discovery thoughts!
ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer@adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 6mo agoWhat are you all reading? This past month, I finished The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth comics. And now, I’m in the final stretch of Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and the first quarter of Daughter of Crows by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social.
🤞you have a fun time my friend!
ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer@adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 7mo agoPart one of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @jajminton.bsky.social (Discovery is my current read) @fondalee.bsky.social @tashasuri.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @sigils.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social and more. What are you all planning to read this year?
What are you all reading? This month, I finished A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social and Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social. As well, I just started Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and I’m halfway through the excellent The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social.
Collaborative writing is a fascinating experiment in trust, style, and storytelling. Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets. Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...
Ep. 183 is now LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and guests @jajminton.bsky.social & @owwrpod.bsky.social for a discussion of their FAVORITE READS OF 2025 📚 Stream/download/watch Ep. 183: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join our co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly TONIGHT as they discuss their favorite books of 2025 with guests @jajminton.bsky.social and Hannah & Laura from @owwrpod.bsky.social! Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
We’re so excited to celebrate the end of the year and talk our favorite books with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join us Monday the 1st at 8PM Eastern as we talk about our favorite reads of the year with SFF Addicts and @owwrpod.bsky.social!! We can't wait and hope to see you all there! 🔗 youtube.com/live/WwKbQVe...
This is gonna be a blast!
SFF Addicts Podcast@sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 8mo agoThe year is coming to a close, and we’re going on a break for the holidays (with some throwback interviews to fill the gap). But before we do, we’re chatting about our favorite reads of 2025 LIVE with friends @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social 📚 All episodes available in audio/video.
Had so much fun with this chat!
Britton@someokiedude.bsky.social · 9mo agoDo you guys recall when I mentioned I had a BANGER conversation with @jajminton.bsky.social? Well today I'm putting up that very conversation where we talk about acting! I had a blast talking about it, give it a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnuf...
Was beyond special to spend some time with you my friend!
John Picacio@johnpicacio.bsky.social · 9mo agoNew Interview with me at TALKING STORY — possibly the most in-depth of my career. This podcast episode was a long time coming. If you’re a fan of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, THE INVISIBLE PARADE, or blackmail material — have at it. ✊🏽 cc: @jajminton.bsky.social youtu.be/lgZhaWPqJF8?...
Epic Reaction to Christopher Ruocchios KINGDOMS OF DEATH: A Must-See! #KingdomsOfDeath #ChristopherRuocchio #EpicReads #FantasyBooks #MustRead #BookRecommendations
Epic Reaction to Ruocchio's KINGDOMS OF DEATH
#EpicReaction #KingdomsOfDeath #ChristopherRuocchio #BookReview #FantasyBooks #MustSee #EpicFantasy #ReadersCommunity #BookTube #LiteraryReaction
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Unlock Urban Fantasy 🪄 How Alternative History Shapes Today’s Best Books! #FantasyBooks #BookCommunity #FictionWriters #UrbanFantasy #AlternativeHistory
Unlock Urban Fantasy 🪄 How Alternative History Shapes Today’s Best Books!
Indie authors in conversation: Michael Cronk (IMMORTAL INVESTIGATIONS) and John Minton (of JAJ Minton’s DISCOVERY). See the full interview on Talking Story! #urbanfantasy #WorldBuilding…
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Why Book 2 in the Malazan fantasy series rocks! 🤩 Praise for DEADHOUSE GATES by Steven Erikson! #MalazanSeries #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #FantasyReaders #BookLovers
Why Malazan Book 2 Rocks! 🤩
Why Book 2 in the Malazan fantasy series rocks! 🤩 Praise for DEADHOUSE GATES by Steven Erikson! #MalazanSeries #FantasyBooks #BookRecommendations #EpicFantasy #FantasyCommunity #BookDiscussion
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From Burnout to Balance: How This Book Saved Me #SusannaClarke #Piranesi #MentalHealthJourney #BookRecommendations #SelfCare #LiteraryEscape #Mindfulness #HealingThroughLiterature
From Burnout to Balance: How This Book Saved Me
#BurnoutToBalance #SusannaClarke #Piranesi #MentalHealthJourney #BookRecommendations #SelfCare #LiteraryEscape #FindingBalance #Mindfulness #HealingThroughLiterature
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