I think we need to pick up our pace.
Strange thing to start out saying for the week, I know. But there are BIG THINGS COMING OUR WAY….and we need to be prepared for them all. Here’s a quick rundown…
Morning Coffee — Short Notes (Feb 9, 2026)
Had a strange weekend with everyone sick, but we’re finally on the mend and feeling much better.
We picked up a subscription to Angel Studios, and honestly—it was a great experience. If you enjoy family-friendly and faith-based programming, I highly recommend checking it out.
Really enjoyed The Wingfeather Saga animated series.
Also watched the animated film David—the music alone was incredible and genuinely moving.
I continue to believe Substack is an amazing platform, especially for writers—but I also feel strongly that big changes are coming. Major shifts are already happening across publishing and tech, and I think the people who act early and prepare are going to be in a much better position. I also found an interview with Chris Best and Joe Rogan, so check that out.
Because of that, I’m working on a new online course called Substack for Authors.
The goal is to help writers migrate smoothly to Substack.
I want to show people the options that are hard to find, help them set things up correctly, and turn their Substack into a well-oiled machine so they can focus on writing.
It will also include guidance on being properly indexed with AI and exploring alternatives to Amazon, including selling directly to readers (if that’s something you want).
The program has been rebuilt to be shorter and more streamlined due to recent platform changes.
Tentative release target is April or sooner.
Affiliate options are being considered, but nothing is decided yet.
Since moving to Substack, I’ve personally seen about 350–500% growth, which is a big part of why I’m so passionate about helping other writers get established now.
Scoot’s Flash Fiction Friday over on Gibberish is back, and it’s been a lot of fun.
If you’re a newer writer—or just want to stretch creatively—I really recommend giving it a try.
Wrapping up: I’m feeling better physically and mentally, the family’s doing well, and I’m really looking forward to a week focused on writing Chronicles of a Hero.
Do you write your own stories?
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY mornings at 9am Pacific, Tell Me a Mystery’s Ann Kimbrough, will encourage you, make you smile, and give you that much-needed nudge to accomplish your weekly writing progress!!
You are MORE than you THINK you are!
Until Next Time,
Jaime *all-father* Buckley
