I'm coming back with an all new perspective and pillar of my work.

Coming Back

The hiatus wasn't intentional but here's what I'm coming back with:

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Mamdani is trying to prevent New York’s power grid from failing, you idiot. 78° by choice is a lot better than 100° without electricity.

Can you give me a TV show recommendation? Any streaming service. I just finished watching Boulet Brothers Titans season 2 for like the 3rd time but I am addicted.

I rejoined X to see what it was like still, hasn’t changed. So I’m back!

I am a month and a half ahead on posts scheduled on Substack. This is a powerful feeling of efficiency that I have not been used to. If you like book reviews and literature analysis, from someone who is not traditionally qualified but adores books, then I’m your guy! #booksky #writing #substack

Not a bad collection of books this month! Snake Eater and Royal Assassin and Strength Of The Few were my favorites this month. Have you read any of these? #booksky #reading

Getting some deeper immersion in science fiction lately. Reading We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis Taylor and Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. Both are very enjoyable so far! What are you reading this weekend? #booksky #writesky #sciencefiction #books

The true mark of any writer is setting self imposed deadlines on yourself, and then stressing over the self imposed deadlines. #writesky #booksky #substack #bookreviews #books #reading

My off days from work have now been funneled into planning, outlining, more reading, and writing, and now illustrating for my Substack letters and reviews. I’m having a lot of fun. What part of the process do you enjoy? #bookreviews #substack #reading #booksky #illustration

I built my library from the ground up and spent a lot of time making it truly special. I wrote about my creative space and I'm inviting you to share it now. Let me know what you think! #booksky #libraries #personallibrary #books #reading #fantasy #fiction #literature

Behind The Scenes: The Library

An inside look at my ultimate reading space

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What do you listen to as you write? I'm listening to ambient sounds from a dark academia YouTube livestream. And my cats playing with their toys. Sometimes I put British Bakeoff on the TV on low, especially if I want to keep the writing vibes happy. #writing #booksky #writesky #fiction #fantasy

Good morning! What are we reading today? I just started We Are Legion and I finished Kagan The Damned last night! #Booksky #reading #books #scifi #fantasy #grimdark

Being a queer creator is tough, but when you're a trans author, your trans identity tends to get in the way of whatever you're trying to create. So I want to get ahead of it. Subscribe for more and thank you for supporting me! #Queerauthors #Writing #Trans #LGBTQIA #Writesky

Something I Should Get Out Of The Way

In the interest of complete disclosure.

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I'm here with my Substack, another voice in the waves, trying to make a splash. If you like books, reading, and writing, I'm your guy. No paywall necessary, I just want to share my love of the written word. #reading #books #booksky #writesky #bookreviews #bookrecs

Why Am I Starting Now?

I'm 33 years old, why do it now?

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As I write my world building plan, I remember why I love it so much. It’s a Minecraft world in my mind, pouring onto the page. Inspired by countless influences but unique to me. What’s your favorite part of your world building journey? #booksky #writers #reading #books

What are you reading today? I’m reading Assassins Quest by Robin Hobb. Her work is delightful even when it makes me sad. Poor Fitz. #booksky #reading #books

Please check out my new article on Substack! If you like what I write, please subscribe for free to follow my reading and writing journey! Thank you 🙏 #booksky #authors #books #writing

Writing The Book I Want To Read

What I'm missing from the bookstore and why I want to write it.

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Holy buckets. At 33 years old, this is what I’ve achieved so far with my reading. I don’t think that audiobook number is accurate though. #booksky #reading #books

First post as a writer, telling you who I am and what I want to write. Please join and subscribe for free, I post updates and thoughts every week as I navigate the web of writing. Some book recommendations might slip in too. Thank you for your support!

My name is Sam

And I'm a writer.

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Got my office nice and tidied for the work week ahead and added some lights! Ready for some good writing sessions! #booksky #writesky #authors #writing

It’s a cozy cold Saturday and my dog is having a great time with her bone while I read and my wife watches SVU. Everyone is happy today. #booksky #germanshepherd #dogs #reading

samreads.com/2026/01/03/r... Are we creating too much pressure on ourselves to set reading goals? I wrote about it here. #reading #booksky #readinggoals #books

Redefining Reading Goals for 2026

Explore yearly reading goals, book tracking, and reading challenge pressure—tips to set realistic targets, reduce stress, and rediscover joy in reading.

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What do people want out of a book blog? What would get you to want to read what I write about books that other people wrote?

I organized some of my shelves after fitting in what I got for Christmas, and I don’t know, is there such a thing as too many tchotchkes? Let’s see your bookshelves! #booksky #reading #bookshelves #books

Psst. Hey, come closer. No, closer. I have a New Year’s secret for you. It’s this: If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.

Reader roundup! What are you reading tonight?? How are you liking it? #booksky #reading #books #goodbooks

Ebooks are reading. Audiobooks are reading. Graphic novels are reading. Pulp reading is reading. Adults reading YA is reading. It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.

First read of the year! If you’ve read this book, or this series, how do you like it? I really liked the first book. #booksky #reading #books

Currently listening #audiobooks #reading #booksky

Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to great reading and writing and being further on the path to whatever you’re aiming for!