L.A.Barnitz
@labarnitz.bsky.social
Author, beekeeper, piddler. Native of the Ozarks, and I do not do AI. Debut fantasy novel = The Stonebound Heir, Latest novella = A Haunting at Bent Creek https://labarnitzbooks.com/ https://linktr.ee/l.a.barnitz
This is one of #RayBradbury 's saddest stories & given my brother's defeat in the primary last night, it's fitting that the story depicts a bleak 8/4/2026. @samwellerauthor.bsky.social @raybradbury.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo7W...
🌿 There Will Come Soft Rains – Ray Bradbury | Full Audiobook (Short Story)
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He may not have $$$ from deep-pocketed donors, but MO District 8 voters can count on Frank Barnitz to come to their communities, learn what they need & work his tail off to bring greater prosperity to SE MO. @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social
Always good to follow Authors @dmcwriter.bsky.social 📚 @tebarrett.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @samwellerauthor.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @kathrynhills.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social
Dawn Colclasure Wilson@dmcwriter.bsky.social · 3d agoNEW SUBSTACK: "Writers Need to Read Books" dawncolclasure.substack.com/p/writers-ne... #animals #anthologies #authors #bookreview #books #callsforsubmission #childrensbooks #reading #writing #WritingCommunity
Jess quotes #RayBradbury in her post on the shocking decrease in reading. Are you modeling reading in your household? @samwellerauthor.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social @greatnovels.bsky.social #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
Jess Piper@piperformissouri.bsky.social · 6d agoI can’t help but wonder if we are headed that way as well — and the new Dark Ages won’t be because of arson. It will be because our society has decided to forgo reading for short snippets of information and AI summaries and influencer content. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
August 22 is #RayBradbury 's birthday. Join @samwellerauthor.bsky.social, me & 1000s of others to share how Ray's work impacted you as a reader. #RayDay #BookPeople @peterjaldin.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social @alixeharrow.bsky.social @alexbree.bsky.social @chuckwendig.bsky.social
Sam Weller@samwellerauthor.bsky.social · 6d agoJoin us in celebrating Ray Bradbury’s birthday, 8/22/26! Deets in video. #RayDay #RayBradbury #BookPeople @margaretatwood.bsky.social @davidmorrellauthor.bsky.social @literaryhub.bsky.social @brezwrites.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @larepublicaiii.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social
Frank is a conservative democrat. He listens & SHOWS UP. A farmer & small businessman, he got involved in politics because we're in crisis, not because he wants to make a career of it. @stegenmodem.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @thebackforty.bsky.social @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social
No Bull Barnitz@nobullbarnitz.bsky.social · last wk.Our communities are made up of people from all walks of life—and every single one of them deserves a voice in Washington. In Congress, I'll listen to, work for, and represent everyone in our district, no matter their background. I’d be honored to earn your support on Tuesday, August 4th
Hey, MO District 8, have you voted yet? #each1reach1 👉 @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social / @labarnitz.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @thebackforty.bsky.social @lyndapole.bsky.social @itistherealjas.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social
Ste Gen Dem 💙📚 🐕🌳@stegenmodem.bsky.social · 7d ago👉 @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social / @labarnitz.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @unauthorizedbeast.bsky.social @lyndapole.bsky.social @itistherealjas.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social
#RayDay (Ray Bradbury’s bday) is 8/22! Celebrate by memorizing a few lines from a favorite book. Post photos of your Bradbury collection, or images of letters Ray sent you! Use hashtags #RayDay, #RayBradbury, #BookPeople @labarnitz.bsky.social @samwellerauthor.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
If you're an 8th District voter have you ever seen Jason Smith in person? Are you fed up with his shilling for Trump or his votes to cut Medicaid, SNAP, public education, rural hospitals while bringing next to nothing to the district? We can change that. Vote Barnitz.
Ste Gen Dem 💙📚 🐕🌳@stegenmodem.bsky.social · last wk.For People in Mo 8 @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @lyndapole.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @thedefofdemocracy.bsky.social
#RayDay (Ray Bradbury's birthday) is 8/22. Celebrate with us by memorizing a few lines from a favorite book. We'll honor the G.O.A.T. of fantasy & scifi by posting videos of our excerpts that day. Use hashtags #RayDay, #RayBradbury, #BookPeople @samwellerauthor.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
Joining forces with the mighty @labarnitz.bsky.social this year to celebrate #RayDay and #RayBradbury. This is going to be extra special! We will reveal much more very soon! Join us here on 8/22/26!
L.A.Barnitz@labarnitz.bsky.social · last wk.Are you ready for #RayDay on Aug.22nd? It's a celebration of #RayBradbury 's birthday AND your chance to join the Book People by reciting a few lines from a favorite book & sharing on social media. More at labarnitzbooks.com/rayday @samwellerauthor.bsky.social #BookSky 💙📚 @sfwa.bsky.social
Another good choice for the change MO needs in Congress. Vote Smead in District 6, Barnitz in District 8, Wellman in District 2. We can repair the damage in MO. @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @naelairone.bsky.social @we-stand-united-mo.bsky.social
Josh Smead@joshsmead.bsky.social · 2w agoSam Graves's handpicked successor (a podcaster with a stalled out career) thinks St. Louis is in the 6th District. I pointed out to him it is not, and the best response he managed to choke out was that my voters would come from St. Louis. Someone needs to get that guy a map!
Wow, it's so great to see others enjoying my book! Sometimes I miss these posts, but I always appreciate them. #indieauthors #booksky💙📚 #readingcommunity @iquitcigs.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social @sfwa.bsky.social @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social @indiebookspotlight.com
I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕@iquitcigs.bsky.social · last mo.I bought it 😀 @labarnitz.bsky.social 📚 @tebarrett.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @rockafowlers.bsky.social @kathrynhills.bsky.social @sgemmill.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @lms2025.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social
Are you ready for #RayDay on Aug.22nd? It's a celebration of #RayBradbury 's birthday AND your chance to join the Book People by reciting a few lines from a favorite book & sharing on social media. More at labarnitzbooks.com/rayday @samwellerauthor.bsky.social #BookSky 💙📚 @sfwa.bsky.social
Sam Weller@samwellerauthor.bsky.social · 2w agoTune in right here… #RayBradbury #creativity #writerscommunity
Support Frank Barnitz He's Running against MAGA Jason Smith Mo 8 @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social / @labarnitz.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social
We have to protect our forests responsibly in this time of extreme weather & climate change. My brother Frank Barnitz understands that. We manage our woods so new growth is coming on, mature trees are healthy & occasional harvests benefit us, the land & wildlife. Vote - Frank Barnitz for Congress.
The 8th: large, poor, rural. Also a beautiful region with talented people who make do with little & make it sing. The 8th deserves a representative who has leadership experience, shows up & is interested in making communities better. Vote for Frank Barnitz. @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social @democrats.org
MO District 8 NEEDS A CHANGE! It's not going to be easy & it's only going to get uglier from here on, but we gotta do what we gotta do if we want to repair this democracy. @missouriindependent.com @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social @fbarnitzfanpage1.bsky.social
Yes, Frank's my brother, but I'd support him anyway because he listens to people & cares about District 8 seeing some long overdue improvements. If you live in D8, ask yourself why have we been starved for years? When was the last time JS showed up for anything that didn't cost $ to get in?
I'm reading Last Among Equals by Australian author Peter J. Aldin & it rocks!!!! Female & male main characters, deadly beasts, magic of all sorts, written for grown ups. He's also a writer in my starter pack so add that if you're looking for indie fantasy authors. #BookSky💙📚 go.bsky.app/NwDfif1
Welcome: 😀 Help Send this Man to Washington Mo 2 @fpwellman.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social Other Mo Dems to add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social
If you are into bittersweet tales of friendship, loyalty, betrayal and the consequences of bad parenting, this is the novel for you! It was also a semifinalist in #SPFBO this year. @bookspotlight.bsky.social @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social @sfwa.bsky.social @greatnovels.bsky.social
Justin Lee Anderson@justinleeanderson.com · 3w agoThe Stonebound Heir by @labarnitz.bsky.social is just one of the great indie books available to reviewers on bookmatch.co.uk. Want to check out out our full library? Sign up for free today.
That's my brother on the right! But he's more to the left honestly. Vote for Frank Barnitz for MO's District 8 Congressional seat on Aug. 4th. @piperformissouri.bsky.social @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social / @fpwellman.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social
Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚@jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social · 3w agoAt Dem Rally Jackson Mo. July 11, 2026 Chris Reichard , Me, Jess Piper & Frank Barnitz @reichard4rep.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social / @fpwellman.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social
The Frank Fan Club was drawing some attention at 10th and Pine in Rolla this morning. Go MO District 8! Baby Ivy was the star waver. @nobullbarnitz.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @thebackforty.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social
Arkansas PBS viewers fired up over nakedly political decision to nuke Washington Week, move PBS News Hour: “We’re tired of being jerked around by politics. Give us the PBS shows we know and watch!” #arpx #arnews #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/07/13/e...
Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV | Arkansas Advocate
Many viewers said they saw the move as a "bait and switch" and will not keep donating to the network or restore donations they already canceled.
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The issues that matter have not been & will not be resolved by the slogans party loyalists scream at us every election. Things have changed. Some solutions are not obvious & most require thought & care to avoid harming others. 1/2 shorturl.at/lpzAP @stegenmodem.bsky.social @thebackforty.bsky.social
Oh, the Audacity: We’re Tired of Politicians… So Why Do We Keep Electing the Same Ones?
Everywhere I go in Southeast Missouri, I hear the same complaint.
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