IT WORKED! IT WORKED! I subjected myself to the possibility of social shame in order to make myself do something and it worked!
''' Not sure it's a sustainable model, though 🤔.
I AM GOING TO THE GYM!
(posting this so I will, in fact, go to the gym).
ALL OF THIS!!!
Friday is COFFEE SHOP DAY!
Off for company, coffee and writing.
Meanwhile, have you tried subscribing to Erik's Irregular Newsletter? I hear good things about it...
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
What day is it, kiddies? That's right, it's . . .
Thursday.
Right, then.
Didn't get time to say this yesterday, but thank you, @bellagee.bsky.social for reposting! Every bit helps.
*needs 2500 subscribers*
*reads up on marketing method 1: Fear*
*Ahem.*
Unhappy people die!* But Erik's Irregular Newsletter subscribers are less unhappy.** So join now and save yourself!
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* Everyone dies, so it's true
** Because they get a free ebook
#freebook
Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Tuesday!
Not having a great brain week, but hoping to turn it around and get things done.
Also, if you were a supporter, you'd get the next chapter of "Hunted" in your email today!
It's not too late . . .
buymeacoffee.com/erikbuchanc
#amwriting #morecoffee
And thank you @indiacarless.bsky.social for boosting the post!
The book cover of "The Trials of Abyowith" by Erik Buchanan, which features a dagger on a flaming background. Beside it is a quote from a reader review: "The mystery that unfolds with the adventure leaves the reader eager for more instalments. If you love fantasy and mystery, definitely give this a try."
Monday, and let's check the news....
Oh.
Did you know if you subscribe to Erik's Irregular Newsletter, you get a free fantasy/mystery ebook?
In case you need an escape for a little while:
erikbuchanan.ca/eriks-irregu...
Saturday! PARTY TIME!
And by that I mean do 2 hours of physio, work on 2 comms. proposals for clients, write out fight choreography for a company I work with, organize my taxes and get to the gym.
How's your Saturday shaping up?
#morecoffee #morecoffeeplease #morecoffeenow
Today is COFFEE SHOP DAY! I am free! FREE, I TELL YOU!
Off I go.
#amwriting #morecoffee
OUCH! Yeah, that punch should never have come near that nose, but then, that's why you hire me 😁.
Spent the afternoon teaching stage combat. Great kids, great time, but now my bad leg aches and I am sitting at home contemplating which painkillers I shall sleep to tonight...
A contemplative Wednesday.
The last preview chapter of the new book is out, which means on to the next big push: expanding my mailing list.
So, how can I do regular posts asking everyone to join, and not annoy the hell out of you all?
Hmmmm...
#amwriting #morecoffee
I save the document as "ProjectName_Draft2." I used to print out, but when each project is 40,000 to 120,000 words, it gets a little expensive.
A little later than expected, but here it is: Hunted, Chapter 3!
The final preview chapter. After this, it's Coffee Club members only. Link in the chapter. Have a read and then join up!
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/03/the-...
Tuesday! The day where we say . . . Is there one more preview chapter of "Hunted" coming out this afternoon?
YES! YES, THERE IS!
(and here's a link to the beginning if you haven't read any of it yet: erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...)
#amwriting #newbooktuesday #morecoffee
Monday, and I need to remind myself I'm getting better because physio takes 2 hours a day and it really hurts.
Soon, I'll be done the painful bits, and can just work on getting stronger again, but gods it's hard to keep at it.
Off to the word mines.
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
Friday is COFFEE SHOP DAY! The best day of the week! The day where I work in a coffee shop and YOU go read the preview chapters of my new novel: "Hunted."
Start here:
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
#amwriting #morecoffee #newbook
If you want a great show set in St. John's, look up Republic of Doyle. You can get it on the CBC Gem website, I think. Hilarious show and loads of fun.
Wednesday, and I hope those who watched the SOTU have recovered from being buried in bullshit.
Have a palate cleanser:
#amwriting #morecoffee #elbowsup
"Hunted," chapter 2 is live on my blog!
I know you've all desperately been waiting for it, so here it is 😁!
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
#amwriting #newbooktuesday
Tuesday, Folks! The day where we say . . . Tuesday!
Also, the next preview chapter of "Hunted" is coming out this afternoon! Brace yourselves! Prepare yourselves! Make time to go read it!
#amwriting #morecoffee #newbooktuesday
A grey, calm Monday here in Toronto. Lots to write, lots to think about.
While I do that, have a preview of my latest novel, "Hunted." Next chapter drops tomorrow!
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
#amwriting #morecoffee #newbook
Sunday is an excellent day to upload the next preview chapter of Hunted! Chapter 2 comes out Tuesday!
Here's the beginning in case you missed it:
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
#newbook #amwriting #freereads
Friday is the perfect day to talk about my new book, and how you can read the first few chapters for free!
Give it a try!
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
#amwriting #newbook #morecoffee
Wednesday and I am starting a new contract! Yay, money!
Meanwhile, have I repeatedly mentioned I have new serial novel coming out?
Preview the latest chapter here:
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
The new chapter of "Hunted" is live! Check it out here:
erikbuchanan.ca/2026/02/the-...
