L.A.Barnitz

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

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L.A.Barnitz
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Oh My God, writing peeps!! My novel The Stonebound Heir was selected for the #SPFBO26 lottery. I am ecstatic! #BookSky💙📚 #WritingCommunity #booknerd #epicfantasy #ReadingCommunity #SPFBO

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Jess The Unofficial Governor of Missouri @piperformissouri.bsky.social / @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social

Jess Piper@piperformissouri.bsky.social

I spoke to 100 people who showed up on a random Wednesday night to hear about corruption and how we fight back at the local level. Red state folks proving we here and are organizing. And voting.

L.A.Barnitz
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Indie Authors, do you copy? I'm sending out three holiday newsletters promoting other #indieauthors in fantasy, horror or science fiction. Do you want in? All I ask is that you return the favor. DM me and I'll send the details over. #writingcommunity bsky.app/starter-pack...

L.A.Barnitz
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Goodness knows we could all use more hope and trust. @rsslmo.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social

Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚@jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social

I Bought it 😀 Should be on New York Times Bestseller Check it out 👉 www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV8YZV2... Debbie a resident of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri My Home area @piperformissouri.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @papillonjaune77.bsky.social

L.A.Barnitz
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We created public schools because we believed in our ability to deliver a solid basic education to all children. We CAN create a better health system. Success demands our willingness to participate & do the heavy lifting despite the greedy, the grifters & the authoritarians out there.

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social

I believe in Medicare for All like I believe in public schools. There for you no matter what.

L.A.Barnitz
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It's ghost story season & what's better than an Ozarks gothic ghost story about frenemies who must work together to manage an otherworldly problem. Try the ebook "A Haunting at Bent Creek" - labarnitzbooks.com #booksky💙📚 #readingcommunity #gothic #horror

L.A.Barnitz
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Hey, MO lawyers for People Not Politicians, if you need a B&B in DC to help manage your regular visits to SCOTUS, drop a DM. Keep up the good work. #historyrepeatsitself @stegenmodem.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @rsslmo.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @chuckhatfield.bsky.social

Elad Gross@bigelad.bsky.social

Missouri Government Asks Federal Court to Remove People's Power We filed a brief with the Court of Appeals on behalf of Missouri voters to protect Missourians' constitutional right to check the power of their government. youtube.com/shorts/1ZfBA...

youtube.comMissouri Government Asks Federal Court to Remove People's PowerYouTube video by Elad Gross
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"The redistricting story began in the summer of 2025, when [Bob] Onder, of Lake St. Louis, got the ear of President Donald Trump to tell him that Missouri, like Texas, could provide additional GOP seats to bolster the party’s thin majority in Congress." missouriindependent.com/2026/09/08/u...

missouriindependent.comMissouri Supreme Court orders Denny Hoskins to answer on contempt charge • Missouri IndependentU.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected Missouri Republicans appeal to salvage a congressional district map favoring the GOP.
L.A.Barnitz
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ELECTION CHAOS ALERT: Good people of Missouri, if SCOTUS takes this up & rules in favor of the MO GOP, what the heck are you going to do? @stegenmodem.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @rsslmo.bsky.social @npr.org @washingtonpost.com @pbsnews.org missouriindependent.com/2026/09/04/m...

missouriindependent.comRepublican officials ask US Supreme Court to overturn Missouri redistricting ruling • Missouri IndependentMissouri Republican officials filed a last-chance appeal late Friday night to get the U.S. Supreme Court to allow this year’s congressional elections to be held in districts gerrymandered in 2025. The...
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Do any of you writers use Pinterest? I love collecting images to help me build worlds and cultures in my #epicfantasy novels. I have an open board for those interested but I don't hear from many readers. I'm prob not marketing it well. Advice? pin.it/5FKZGoquc #writingcommunity #indieauthors

pin.it36 The Stonebound Heir ideas | india inspired, the heirs, the jungle book 1913Nov 30, 2025 - Here are some images that resonate with my vision of the fantastic world of Ascarya Erde and the India-inspired realm Saatkulom. Immerse yourself in this world in my novel The Stoneboun...

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Liz Renzetti
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"In private, people who understand how good this stuff is, and how much better it’s getting, they’re very worried." Bill Gates is scared af about unchecked, unregulated AI development. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/t...

nytimes.comBill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit (Gift Article)In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
L.A.Barnitz
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If you've ever read a story that's inspired you, please join us to celebrate Ray Bradbury's genius & love of the written word on Ray's birthday, 8/22. Pick 2-3 lines from a favorite book, memorize & video record your recitation. Share on social media with hashtags #RayDay #RayBradbury #BookPeople.

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Sam Weller
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This Saturday!!! Are you joining us?!?! Record yourself reading short favorite passage from a book or poem and post it. Share photos of your Bradbury collection. Share a memory or message! Super important! PLEASE SHARE THIS! #RayDay #RayBradbury #BookPeople #Booksky

L.A.Barnitz
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Are you a reader? A writer? Protecting the freedom to read and write what one likes is vital to a functioning democracy. #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity @democracydocket.com @iquitcigs.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @bluebirdbhs.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @morgfair.bsky.social

Sam Weller@samwellerauthor.bsky.social

According to the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, 2025 saw the highest level of library censorship in our nation’s history. Why do you think that is? 🤔 #censorship #booksky #lbraries

L.A.Barnitz
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Can you believe it's #NationalBookLoversDay! It's outrageous to separate one novel from its kin, but The Two Towers is the best in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Yes, this is a hill I will die on. #BookSky 💙📚 #readingcommunity @sfwa.bsky.social

L.A.Barnitz
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Remember the #BookPeople in Fahrenheit 451? We're taking up the cause & sharing favorite passages on social media on 8/22 to celebrate #RayBradbury 's birthday. Join us! @chuckwendig.bsky.social @alexbree.bsky.social @peterjaldin.bsky.social @sarahmcradit.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social

Sam Weller@samwellerauthor.bsky.social

Ray Bradbury is the Patron Saint of Public Libraries. We hope some of our favorite libraries will join us in celebrating #RayDay! Join me, & @labarnitz.bsky.social and others on 8/22. Memorize a few lines from a story, record your recitation, & post online. #booksky @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social

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Ste Gen Mo Dem 💙📚 🐕🌳
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The Dem Voice of Missouri @piperformissouri.bsky.social / @fpwellman.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @itistherealjas.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @mlipsitt.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social

Jess Piper@piperformissouri.bsky.social

I lost my health insurance in January because Trump Republicans refused to extend ACA subsidies which meant that my premium doubled.  But, hey! Trump promised a better health plan in two weeks just 10 years ago, so I’m still hopeful…

L.A.Barnitz
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We don't know. Cherish your books. @stephenking.bsky.social @alixeharrow.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social @sfwa.bsky.social @thebookerprizes.com @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @wgawest.bsky.social #BookPeople #Books #ReadingCommunity

Sam Weller@samwellerauthor.bsky.social

This is terrifying. If the last physical copy of a book is destroyed by an AI company, leaving only a digital version, how do we know the text is even original and has not been digitally altered? #books #censorship #AI www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07...

telegraph.co.ukCultural barbarism: How AI companies are destroying the world’s booksIn its attempt to boost AI’s power, Silicon Valley is buying millions of rare editions, scanning them and then shredding the originals