Author and Historian of St. Louis Writers Guild Middle grade fantasy, historical fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and more. I see things that never were and say, "Why not?" www.bradrcook.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mx2oetbzm22kDay 3 of Archon49 has begun! Drop by Bookseller's Row. #Archon49 #BookSky04 Oct 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2oetbzm22khttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mwza47f53s2gDay 2 at Archon 49! Had a great time talking to authors, writers, and readers! See you tomorrow for Day 3. It's been quite the literary day, SLWG'S Workshops for Writers this morning and hanging out in Bookseller's Row at Archon. #archon49 #BooksellersRow #Booksky #books04 Oct 2026 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwza47f53s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mwxuu5z2tc2yThis morning at 10am CT! In-person at the Lodge Des Peres or join online by clicking one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #writing #writers #flashfiction #slwg #writingcommunity03 Oct 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxuu5z2tc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mwwoozq6gk2eHad a blast moderating this panel at Archon 49! Research Rabbit Hole with LaShaunda Hoffman, George Sirois, and Kathy L. Brown. A great discussion about the resources we use, great nuggets we've found, and knowing when to stop researching and write. #authors #archon49 #RabbitHole #writers03 Oct 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwoozq6gk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mwtcc63kyc2oIn 1903, a mechanic, a dreamer, and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York City. It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world. The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America Historical Fiction - ebook and paperback www.bradrcook.com #booksky #books #roadtrip01 Oct 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtcc63kyc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mwls3oxdac2sFrom St. Louis Writers Guild - for those who will be pitching their books to agents, publishers, or readers this fall, here are some tips. Do you have a great tip for those pitching their books? Find more Writer's Notes at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and on Instagram. #writers #slwg28 Sep 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwls3oxdac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mw2rzwqe422uToday, St. Louis Writers Guild dropped a little advice from Ray Bradbury. "Let the world burn through you. Throw the prism light, white hot, on paper." Find more SLWG Writer's Notes on the website www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News, and on social media. #writers #raybradbury #writing21 Sep 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2rzwqe422uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mvj73hd3xs25Today's Writer's Note is the same advice said in many ways. Write without limitations, and edit it later. Do you have a favorite saying about writing and editing? Find more Writer's Notes at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, or on social media. #writers #slwg #writing #writingcommunity14 Sep 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj73hd3xs25https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mvd4fytjw22aReminder: Today's Workshops for Writers is ONLINE ONLY! 10am to Noon CT. Free and open to all writers! To join, click one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #slwg #writingcommunity #writing12 Sep 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvd4fytjw22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mv6gr5jjl225Psst... the prices of some of my books, mostly the older ones, are about to go up. I held off as long as I could. So get them now, by next week they will be more. www.bradrcook.com #booksky #books #fiction10 Sep 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6gr5jjl225https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mv4p5fcidc2zSt. Louis Writers Guild Workshops for Writers This Saturday, Sept 12, 10am to noon CT. Online Only due to construction. "Does Your Story Want To Be A Novella?" presented by author, Kathy L. Brown To join online, click one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #novella09 Sep 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4p5fcidc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3muzu4zn24k2uSt. Louis Writers Guild shared some Mark Twain wisdom to inspire your writing. Finding the right word is what it is all about. Find more Writer's Notes in Here's News!, on the SLWG social media, and at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #wordchoice #slwg #writersnotes #MarkTwain08 Sep 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzu4zn24k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3muswstzhhk2wThat was epic! Every point was fought over with some amazing tennis. Jovic/Eala! Congrats to Jovic, and what a great match, Eala! #usopen #tennis06 Sep 2026 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muswstzhhk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3muq2mqxsu22tNot Tomorrow - Workshops for Writers is NEXT Saturday. Sept 12 - 10am to Noon CT ONLINE ONLY due to construction "Does Your Story Want To Be A Novella?" presented by author, Kathy L. Brown learn more at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #writingcommunity #Novella #slwg #writing04 Sep 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muq2mqxsu22thttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mufu5glswk2vThe Elevator Pitch! Great for talking about your book to lit agents, publishers, and potential readers. A must for the author selling their book at a table. Find more Writer's Notes from St. Louis Writers Guild at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #slwg #writingcommunity31 Aug 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufu5glswk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mu3qnl6wys22Three iconic voices fell silent this week. RIP. Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. Dolly, thanks for the music, the books, and being a light for decades. Tim, thanks for the movies, the characters, and the inspirations. Peter, thanks for the cartoons. You all voiced so much of my life.27 Aug 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3qnl6wys22https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mtwsupssmc2lI'm going to stop working at 5pm today. Will be listening to some good music tonight. RIP Dolly, you will be deeply missed. Thanks for all the books! #dollyparton25 Aug 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwsupssmc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mttuogdz7c23St. Louis Writers Guild dropped a quote this Monday from Octavia Butler, "First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable." Find more Writer's Notes in Here's News!, on the website www.stlwritersguild.org, and on SLWG social media. #writers #writingcommunity #slwg #octaviabutler #writing24 Aug 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttuogdz7c23https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mtciq63crk22Important Reminder from St. Louis Writers Guild - Save Often! Preserve your work. Find more Writer's Notes at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and more. #writers #writingcommunity #writingtips #slwg17 Aug 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtciq63crk22https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3msraabait223St. Louis Writers Guild sent out some motivation on this Monday. A quote from Stephen King on descriptions. Find the Writer's Notes at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and on Instagram. #writers #writing #slwg #writingcommunity10 Aug 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msraabait223https://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3msjnmjhms22hGetting everything ready for the 1764: a literary journal release party! #slwg #books #newrelease07 Aug 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjnmjhms22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mrzkgdwyfk2lReminder - today's workshop is ONLINE ONLY! #writers #writingcommunity #writers #slwg #workshop [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Aug 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzkgdwyfk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mrxn7357422xTomorrow's workshop is Online Only. 10am to Noon CT Free and open to all writers. To join click one of the Join Event Buttons on www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #writingcommunity #slwg #writing [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Jul 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxn7357422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mrqjvc67ns2kThis Saturday is Online Only! Due to construction, workshops for Writers is not at the Lodge. 10am to Noon CT Sat, Aug 1 Free, to join, click one of the Join Event Buttons at www.stlwritersguild.org #writers #slwg #writing #writingcommunity28 Jul 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqjvc67ns2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mrnwkdgbzk2n"We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master." - Ernest Hemingway St. Louis Writers Guild's Writers Notes Find them at www.stlwritersguild.org, in Here's News!, and other SLWG spots. #writers #writing #Hemingway #slwg27 Jul 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnwkdgbzk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mrfmjuk3wc2z123 years ago, today, The Vermont, the name of their 1903 Winton Tourer, pulled into the Holland House in New York City. 63 days after they started! The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America It started as a bet, became a race, and changed the world. www.bradrcook.com #booksky24 Jul 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfmjuk3wc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mr74zi24lk2h123 years ago, today, Crocker, Jackson, and Bud drove into Buffalo, New York! Discover how they got there and what happened next in The Remarkable Journey of the First Road Trip Across America. Historical Fiction - Ebook and Paperback www.bradrcook.com #booksky #todayinhistory #historicalfiction22 Jul 2026 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr74zi24lk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mr3xw6mqks2xPassive Verbs - am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been Other words to cut: just, very, really Do you have any other words to cut out of your writing? St. Louis Writers Guild's Writers Notes - Find them at www.stlwritersguild.org in Here's News!, and other SLWG spots. #writers #writingcommunity20 Jul 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3xw6mqks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mr3xw6mqks2xPassive Verbs - am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been Other words to cut: just, very, really Do you have any other words to cut out of your writing? St. Louis Writers Guild's Writers Notes - Find them at www.stlwritersguild.org in Here's News!, and other SLWG spots. #writers #writingcommunity20 Jul 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3xw6mqks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bradrcook.bsky.social/post/3mqtxudycmc231764: a literary journal - Issue 2 is now available! Enjoy the essays, short stories, poems, artists, and flash fiction in this issue. 1764: a literary journal - Issue 2 Ebook $4.99 - www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95B9P2G/ Full-Color Paperback $14.99 - www.amazon.com/dp/B0H94WVNTP/ #booksky #books17 Jul 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:lski4g35pltmtdvqbgp6wsfr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtxudycmc23