If you use generative AI, you are not a writer or artist.

Pass it on.

Wow, we already have 510 entrants! I'm flattered.

Book giveaway for Menagerie: Stories by Jacob Thomas Austin Apr 19-May 19, 2026 Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Apr 19-May 19, 2026. An animal can be many things.Such is very much the case in this c...

Hi. I'm giving away a limited supply of Menagerie e-books via Goodreads. If you end up winning a copy and enjoy it, please consider leaving a rating and review. Thanks!

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GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Official Teaser Trailer (2026) YouTube video by ONE Media

LFG!!!

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Huge shout-out to Bookshelf Shenanigans for hosting my book signing this afternoon! I had a great time engaging with your patrons, and I am grateful to those who purchased a copy of Menagerie. One of the best small bookshops in PA!

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Acquired this very cool book today. Can't wait to dive in!

Apologies: *Phoenixville. Oof.

Shout-out to my book's cover designer: Joe Brundage. Joe is a Pheonixville, PA-based artist who is both a gifted craftsman and an exceptional human. I highly recommend him to anyone still looking for high-quality visual work in a world of AI slop.

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In all seriousness, one thing that might be worth doing today:

Tell your Reps and Senators to call Adm. Richard Correll, the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, which controls the nation's nukes, and remind him of *his* unique responsibility to refuse an illegal order.

Menagerie: Stories An animal can be many things. Such is very much the ca…

Menagerie currently sits at a 4.7/5 on Amazon and a 4.46/5 on Goodreads! I'm grateful for any and all feedback on my work, and I appreciate my readers' honesty.

Did you enjoy my book? Did you hate it? Let me know:

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25th Amendment time. Now.

Bookshelf Shenanigans

In the meantime, a reminder that I'll be signing copies of Menagerie next Sunday (4/12) at Bookshelf Shenanigans in Elizabethtown, PA. If you're nearby, come hang out!

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Hard at work on my next project, which cracked 10k words this weekend. Very excited. Stay tuned!

Menagerie: Stories Amazon.com: Menagerie: Stories eBook : Austin, Jacob Thomas , Brundage, Joe, Davis, Heather, Banks, Cathy: Kindle Store

Looking for a fun Easter read? May I humbly suggest Menagerie; it doesn't have any bunnies or peeps, but it does have lizard men, baby manticores, robot dinosaurs, and more than a few instances of resurrection ...

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Five books to get to know me by:

1. Pet Sematary
2. The Martian Chronicles
3. Moby Dick
4. The Auctioneer
5. God Emperor of Dune

Taylor Hawkins forever!

Updated with a few new places now carrying Menagerie. If you haven't purchased a physical copy, please consider doing so from one of the independent shop options listed here:

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Cried like 5 times. Brilliant film. A future classic.

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If you have a cool idea for a novel, you owe it to that idea to write it for real. Why slop up something that might have otherwise been great? I'll never understand.

Good. This is shameful, damaging behavior that must be punished.

If you've read my book, which story was your favorite and why? Hit me up!

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Menagerie has already hit its sales goal for 2026! I love and appreciate you all. Thank you for your support!

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So fucking awesome!

Giving your partner this kind of ultimatum is weirdo lunatic behavior.

What is one of your ultimate comfort movies?

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If you're at Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ, this weekend, swing by the Nannycakes table in the terrace room to find copies of Menagerie on sale (alongside some fantastic baked goods and sweet treats)!

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My favorite genre of IG reels is "Baby Penguins Being Weighed In A Little Basket."

"No More Tears" (Live) - Ozzy Tribute at The Brits 2026 YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne

God DAMN, Robbie Williams! 🤘

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I will be signing more copies of Menagerie on April 12th at 1 P.M. -- this time at the wonderful Bookshelf Shenanigans in Elizabethtown, PA. Like before, I'd appreciate it if you came out, said hi, and supported a great small business. More to come soon!

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Don't stop talking about the Epstein files.