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Scientist→Author, Resilient, Nerd, Chronically ill, Pay it Forward - METAL: Apocalyptic - I NANO: Dystopian/Sci-Fi - DAY AFTER INFINITY: Space

Boulder. CO

https://t.co/TRXAThvGbZ

Joined February 2012

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

1 year

Wahoo! METAL is available on Audible. When a disease begins rusting important metals overnight, Terrance Mathison, a veteran turned bioengineer, must assemble a team to find a cure as society crumbles. A fast-paced apocalyptic novel.

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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A fast-paced apocalyptic novel with a flair of Michael Crichton. Terrance Mathison, a veteran turned bioengineer, returns from a camping trip to find that...

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11 months

I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow! I'm getting a kitty tomorrow!

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What do you call these in your area?

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2 years

Is there a stigma against eating alone for nice dinners? As an introvert, alone is sometimes the best company.

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10 months

My wife caught our kitten, Quantum, in the perfect shot.

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6 months

Saw this and thought it was worth a re-post.

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9 months

Yay or nay? They should teach budgeting, how credit cards work, and how to file taxes in high school.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

11 months

Does it really matter what you name a cat? Me: In retrospect, no. Even after a few days, I already call my new kittin half a dozen silly nicknames. None of my previous cats responded to their names, just the tone of my voice. Quantum & me below.

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2 months

First Question of the Day True or False? We live in a time where intelligent people are silenced so that stupid people won’t be offended

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2 years

Does cover art ever influence whether you read a book? Me: As much as I hate to admit it, I have to admit that it sways me.

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11 months

Twitter, meet Quantum. Quantum, meet Twitter.

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11 months

What should we call her? - Indium - Giga - Quantum

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

If you could have anyone narrate your favorite novel, who would you choose? Me: Morgan Freeman.

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2 years

There is no better complement to an author: "Your book kept me up way too late." #Happy

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3 months

True or False? The adult version of "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes" is "Wallet, Keys, Glasses, and Phone."

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11 months

Because Kitty.

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2 years

What words do Americans pronounce weirdly?

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1 year

Dear 98% of you that don’t talk to me, who are you? And more importantly, do you have a cat?

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6 months

Write a story in six words or fewer.

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2 years

I have mad skills: After a week of looking for my glasses, I found them...in the freezer.

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8 months

First Question of the Day Are you old enough to remember dialing a phone number to get movie times?

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1 year

Really? I mean, really?

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2 years

Great line from my WIP: "She chewed a cashew with her mouth." I'm curious what I thought she might chew with other than her mouth.

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5 months

Saw this on FB and thought it was worth a post here.

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2 years

If a cookie falls on the floor and you pick it up, that counts as a squat, right?

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2 years

Is it just me or are dolls just creepy? New dolls. Old dolls. Little ones and big ones. All dolls.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

9 months

Did you know that "feedback" is now considered too harsh and that people want you to use "feedforward"? Personally: I want my feedback to be harsh and critical. It helps me be a better writer and better person.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

Am I the only #writer who doesn’t romanticize typewriters? I remember how hard they were. Especially for dyslexics like me.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

11 months

If we post files on this site, are they the X-Files?

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

Why are iPhone chargers not called "apple juice"? Sorry/Not Sorry

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3 months

First Question of The Day Do you ever talk to yourself? In different accents?

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

Can I hear a shout-out for #scifi from the #WritingCommunity ? Where are my peeps? I'd like to make more like-minded friends.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

1 year

Serious question. Why do people join book clubs? I prefer to read at my own pace and I have different tastes than almost most people.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

Guess what I did. I wrote "The End" on my third novel: METAL

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

9 months

Trash Pandas! Yes. Raccoons came in through the dog door last night and ransacked our pantry. Either that, or someone came in, threw flour, chocolate chips, sugar, and dry pasta all over the place, and then drew raccoon prints in the flour on their way out.

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2 years

I got my first 1-star rating. I feel like a real author now.

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1 year

Saw this on FB and thought it was worth cross-posting:

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7 months

First Question of the Day Do you believe in annoyance at first sight?

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10 months

I am slowly learning to accept reviews that criticize my apocalyptic novel for the liberties I took with science. I need to remind myself that: - They don't know I have a Ph.D. in Earth Science and was a professor at Stanford. - It's easy to assume I didn't discuss the details

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6 months

First Question of the Day True or false? Choosing to respond to an internet troll is like seeing crap on the sidewalk and choosing to step in it.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

1 year

How did you meet your significant other? I want origin stories, people! Me? I nearly knocked her over getting to the snack table at grad school orientation. I got to town the night before, didn't eat dinner, and slept in my car. I was hungry and ultra-lucky. #24Years #InLove

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10 months

Sometimes I wish cars came with several different honking sounds. 1. Hey there Joe. 2. Get out of my way. 3. Oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die. Are there other honks I'm missing?

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

3 months

You can’t pick Spidey or Batman who is your favorite comic book character?

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You can’t pick Spidey or Batman who is your favourite comic book character?

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2 months

First Question of the Day What is an advertisement you remember from childhood?

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7 months

Write a story in 6 words or fewer.

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2 months

First Question of the Day If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

6 months

Please recommend calming classical music. Because I am an ignoramus, all I know is Hanz Zimmer and Yo-yo Ma. For health reasons, I'm cutting back on metal, grunge, and rock for less stressful music. I need suggestions to seed my Spotify account.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

1 year

Someone posted about not liking first-person novels. I meant to respond. I write from whichever perspective a story needs, and sometimes that is first person present tense, an often hated narrative style.

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

6 months

First Question of the Day Have you ever considered changing your name? Me? Very seriously.

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4 months

First Question of the Day Do you write posts only to delete them so you can avoid the rants/trolls/rage?

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J.F. Lawrence | Author (Jesse)

2 years

I'd like to promote your #books , #poems , and #shortstories . Share them below. You are absolutely worthy of recognition.

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2 months

This is true for me. How about you?

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Quote of the Day “The first draft of anything is shit.” ― Ernest Hemingway

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2 months

First Question of the Day Have you ever tried to communicate with ghosts through Ouija boards or séances?

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2 years

Deep thought: Are coconuts mammals because they have fur and produce milk? Discuss.

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9 months

True or false? Never do anything you don’t want to explain to the paramedics.

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10 months

What's the worst thing you can say in an elevator? 🤣🤪

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4 months

First Question of the Day What is something you accidentally slept through? Me: a fire alarm.

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1 year

Is there a profession/career that you would have sucked at? Me? Life coach. I would have left a path of ruined souls in my wake.

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7 months

People rarely understand that chronically ill people pay for doing anything. This post is for awareness, NOT sympathy. Yesterday I - Talked with strangers in public - Carpooled 1 hr - Hid my pain, racing heart, weakness, brain fog - Took extra meds to get through it Last night

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2 years

My main character is infatuated with cupcakes. I had to eat one to get in the right state of mind, didn't I? It was a sacrifice but I survived.

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2 years

What is the reason behind avoiding "that" in sentences? I understand that we don't want to write any word too often, but in many instances, it reads better to use "that". Or am I alone here? #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter

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11 months

Note to self: Tomorrow will be better. I tried to write today. While I got 873 words down, they were truly awful. I mean, seriously cringe-worthy. Impressively bad. Painful even. Not to worry, though.

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8 months

First Question of the Day Would you rather ride a magic carpet or a dragon?

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2 months

First Question of the Day True or False? Texting your children is like dating someone who isn't into you.

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1 year

Are you musically talented? Me? Nope. I tried to play guitar for over a decade. I never passed the level of beginner. I sing like a hangry two-year-old on the hottest day of the year.

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2 years

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First Question of the Day Could you watch someone do this to a cake?

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11 months

What is it called when you walk into a store and leave something there on purpose? 😜I’m totally not asking because my novel belongs in every bookstore I see. 😬

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2 months

First Question of the Day Do you think aliens would find our obsession with cats and dogs strange?

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First Question of the Day True or False? Procrastination is a form of optimism because you believe you can accomplish everything in a short amount of time.

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2 years

I wish #Amazon had a way to tip authors when you really enjoyed their book. There would be no expectations of a tip because you're anonymous.

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3 months

First Question of the Day If you were an alien who came to Earth, would you attack, come in peace, avoid us, or televise our epic failures?

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7 months

First Question of the Day How old were you when you found out Santa wasn't real? Me? 5.

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First Question of the Day You discover a tiny portal in your wall leading to a miniature world populated by sentient cups of coffee. What do you do?

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2 months

First Question of the Day What is your emotional support food?

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2 years

Am I the only person that hasn’t noticed much change pre- and post- Elon? A few of my peeps are missing. I have some new friends. Our community of writers is still awesome. Note: I always vet before following.

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First Question of the Day If animals could talk, which species would make the best stand up comedians?

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First Question of the Day True or false? The center of the cinnamon roll is the best part.

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6 months

Write a Christmas Story in six words or less.

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11 months

My #scifi peeps. Do you like little easter eggs in your reading like naming an engineer LeVar Burton? Or do easter eggs distract you and bring you out of the story?

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10 months

You know how if you leave asparagus out for too long, it'll go all squishy and gross? Bourbon doesn't do that. (Follow me for other food-related tips.)

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First Question of the Day If you could snap your fingers and make everyone on the planet speak one language and only one language, would you?

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2 years

Fall colors at sunrise in #boulder CO. This year is especially beautiful.

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First Question of the Day What would be the absolute worst name you could give your child? The catch: No swear words or politicians.

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9 months

@Virginia_Brasch I have a hard time evaluating my pain level because my chronic pain level is high (far more than having my wisdom teeth pulled a few months ago). The good news is that normal pain doesn’t bother me. Down side, I tore my rotator cuff and didn’t realize it was anything important.

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6 months

I saw this on FB. Genius!

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4 months

First Question of the Day What question would you ask an alien visitor sitting next to you at the local bar on a Friday night?

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First Question of the Day If you were a superhero, what would be your weakness? Me? Potatoes

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First Question of the Day What would be the creepiest thing you could say while passing a stranger on the street? (no profanity or politics)

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8 months

First Question of the Day What's your favorite smell in the world? Me? Lemon

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1 year

I'm super happy. Last night, a beta reader shredded my novel, finding details everyone else missed. With his critical (self-admittedly nitpicky) feedback, the story will be even stronger. I barely have enough time to make changes before my release date. #grateful

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2 years

If one animal had to go extinct, which would you choose?

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First Question of the Day Is it just me or does "A six-ton beast with spikes and a giant tentacle growing out of its face" sound scarier than elephants actually are?

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6 months

Write a story in 6 words or less.

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10 months

You know when you buy a bag of salad and after a while, it goes all brown and soggy? Chocolate doesn’t do that. Follow me for more tips on avoiding food waste. (Found on FB)

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2 years

What little things bring you joy today? Me: warm slippers and a cozy blanket.

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1 year

I keep learning as I write. Therefore, my sequel is better than the first novel in the series. Has anyone else experienced this?

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2 months

First Question of the Day Suppose you hear a knock on the door, and you go to answer it. What would you be less surprised to see: a fairy or a walrus? (Courtesy of my friend, AJD)

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4 months

First Question of the Day Was Aristotle right? "Wise men speak when they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something."

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Saw this on FB and thought it was worth posting here. #AuthorsOfTwitter

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