Social media posts from me this year: uh... carry the one... some? Newsletter editions sent: twenty and counting. Every month. For years. I'm not saying I'm _bad_ at social media. I'm just saying my newsletter has a significantly better attendance record. And more chicken content. JamieThornton.com/Newsletter | Author Jamie Thornton

Real talk: I have no idea how this platform works anymore. One day you see my posts. The next, I'm shouting into the void while Ramona-the-cat judges me. But email? Email is _ours_. No algorithm decides who gets to hear about new book releases, research rabbit holes, or the time my chickens staged a coup. If you want unfiltered writer chaos delivered directly to you, signup at JamieThornton.com/Newsletter I promise to only use this power for good. (And occasional book promos.) | Author Jamie Tho

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