Joshua Spencer
@joshuaspencer2.bsky.social
Author of Bizarre, the award-winning From New Mills to New Life, Painful Affinity, Six Months, and others. Jamaican-Canadian educator and International Impact Book Award-winning author.
"Your past is not your potential. In any hour, you can choose to liberate the future." ~Marilyn Ferguson
August 17, 2026 at 11:58 PM
"Your past is not your potential. In any hour, you can choose to liberate the future." ~Marilyn Ferguson
Quotes of the Day
1. "Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't necessarily make yours shine any brighter." ~Anonymous
2. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." ~Confucius #Canadian
1. "Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't necessarily make yours shine any brighter." ~Anonymous
2. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." ~Confucius #Canadian
March 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Quotes of the Day
1. "Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't necessarily make yours shine any brighter." ~Anonymous
2. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." ~Confucius #Canadian
1. "Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't necessarily make yours shine any brighter." ~Anonymous
2. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." ~Confucius #Canadian
“The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away.” ~Victoria Arlen
"You must have long range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short range failures." ~Charles Noble
"You must have long range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short range failures." ~Charles Noble
March 28, 2026 at 7:16 PM
“The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away.” ~Victoria Arlen
"You must have long range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short range failures." ~Charles Noble
"You must have long range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short range failures." ~Charles Noble
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity" apart from "in front" which is written as one word with a capital "I") See attachments below. Why do they do this? Sabotage?
March 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity" apart from "in front" which is written as one word with a capital "I") See attachments below. Why do they do this? Sabotage?
Reposted by Joshua Spencer
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity") See attachment. I don't know why these things continue to happen. Sabotage? www.barnesandnoble.com/w/painful-af...
March 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity") See attachment. I don't know why these things continue to happen. Sabotage? www.barnesandnoble.com/w/painful-af...
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity" except "in front" which is written as one word with a capital "I") See attachment. Why these things happen. Sabotage?
March 28, 2026 at 6:18 PM
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity" except "in front" which is written as one word with a capital "I") See attachment. Why these things happen. Sabotage?
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity") See attachment. I don't know why these things continue to happen. Sabotage? www.barnesandnoble.com/w/painful-af...
March 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
CHAPTER ONE - Excerpt from "Painful Affinity" by Joshua Spencer (NB: Unlike the sample depicted by Amazon, there is no error or mistake in CHAPTER ONE of "Painful Affinity") See attachment. I don't know why these things continue to happen. Sabotage? www.barnesandnoble.com/w/painful-af...
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
1. My BlueSky family, merry Christmas/Holidays to you and yours! This season reminds us that even in a year inundated with challenges and lessons, progress and hope still rise, kindness still matters, and purpose still leads the way. May this Christmas/Holiday Season bring ...
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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2. ... you peace in your heart, clarity in your vision, strength for the journey ahead, and gratitude for how far you’ve come. Let’s carry the spirit of generosity, resilience, and faith into the new year—showing up better, building stronger, and lifting others along the way...
December 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
2. ... you peace in your heart, clarity in your vision, strength for the journey ahead, and gratitude for how far you’ve come. Let’s carry the spirit of generosity, resilience, and faith into the new year—showing up better, building stronger, and lifting others along the way...
3. ...Wishing you joy, rest, meaningful connections, and renewed momentum for all that’s ahead. 🌟 Merry Christmas/Holiday Season and warm wishes for a powerful New Year in 2026! #CaribbeanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #BlackCanadianAuthors #Jamaica
December 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile." ~Anonymous
"It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that." ~J.K. Rowling
"It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that." ~J.K. Rowling
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile." ~Anonymous
"It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that." ~J.K. Rowling
"It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that." ~J.K. Rowling
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Painful Affinity: N/a
Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, and the human need for connection.
Sophia is brilliant, introspective, and deeply broken...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
catalog.hcpl.bywatersolutions.com/Hoopla/18826... Hernando County Florida Library Services has Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer. Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, the human need for others. #CanadianAuthors #CanadianAuthors
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Painful Affinity
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December 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Painful Affinity
Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, and the human need for connection.Sophia is brilliant, introspective, and deeply broken. Af...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Painful Affinity
Fiction · 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us." ~ Joseph Campbell
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." ~Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor.
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." ~Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor.
December 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us." ~ Joseph Campbell
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." ~Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor.
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." ~Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor.
Hernando County Florida Library Services has Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer. Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth,& the human need for others. catalog.hcpl.bywatersolutions.com/Hoopla/18826... #CanadianAuthors #LiteraryFic
Painful Affinity: N/a
Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, and the human need for connection.
Sophia is brilliant, introspective, and deeply broken...
catalog.hcpl.bywatersolutions.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hernando County Florida Library Services has Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer. Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth,& the human need for others. catalog.hcpl.bywatersolutions.com/Hoopla/18826... #CanadianAuthors #LiteraryFic
Painful Affinity is NOW available for purchase. It's a new release and is for ALL AGES up to 100# Years old! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT21HB5... #BlackCanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewRelease #LiteraryFiction
Painful Affinity
Amazon.com: Painful Affinity eBook : Spencer, Joshua: Kindle Store
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December 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Painful Affinity is NOW available for purchase. It's a new release and is for ALL AGES up to 100# Years old! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT21HB5... #BlackCanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewRelease #LiteraryFiction
The AUDIOBOOK of Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer being NARRATED by NICOLE. Take a listen. www.downpour.com/products/boo... #CanadianAuthors #BlackCanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewBookRelease #LiteraryFiction #LiteraryContemporaryFiction #PsychologicalFiction
Painful Affinity
Painful Affinity is a haunting psychological novel that delves into the fragile boundaries of trauma, truth, and the human need for connection.Sophia is brilliant, introspective, and deeply broken. Af...
www.downpour.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The AUDIOBOOK of Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer being NARRATED by NICOLE. Take a listen. www.downpour.com/products/boo... #CanadianAuthors #BlackCanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewBookRelease #LiteraryFiction #LiteraryContemporaryFiction #PsychologicalFiction
LISTEN to Joshua Spencer's Painful Affinity, narrated by Nicole at Spotify by clicking below. open.spotify.com/show/6Ibx3Hy... #BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewBookRelease #NewAuthorBookRelease #LiteraryFiction #ContemporaryFiction
Painful Affinity
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December 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
LISTEN to Joshua Spencer's Painful Affinity, narrated by Nicole at Spotify by clicking below. open.spotify.com/show/6Ibx3Hy... #BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #JamaicanAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors #NewBookRelease #NewAuthorBookRelease #LiteraryFiction #ContemporaryFiction
The AUDIOBOOK of Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer and being NARRATED by NICOLE, AVAILABLE at APPLE. Take a listen. books.apple.com/us/audiobook...
#BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors
#BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors
Painful Affinity
Fiction · 2025
books.apple.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The AUDIOBOOK of Painful Affinity by Joshua Spencer and being NARRATED by NICOLE, AVAILABLE at APPLE. Take a listen. books.apple.com/us/audiobook...
#BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors
#BlackCanadianAuthors #BlackJamaicanAuthors #CanadianAuthors #CaribbeanAuthors