V. A. Givens
@vagivens.com
Author, desk potato, and lover of ellipses. Poster of random thoughts and seeker of random truths.
Go ahead life…pleasantly surprise me…
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Go ahead life…pleasantly surprise me…
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V. A. Givens
@vagivens.com
· Oct 28
To the introverts, the loners, and the anti-social…you are my people.
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
Remember, even your worst nightmare has a silver lining: you wake up.
Just as spring always follows winter, and the sun shines after it rains, joy is waiting on the other side of pain.
#staystrong
#keepyourheadup
#randomthought
Just as spring always follows winter, and the sun shines after it rains, joy is waiting on the other side of pain.
#staystrong
#keepyourheadup
#randomthought
August 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Remember, even your worst nightmare has a silver lining: you wake up.
Just as spring always follows winter, and the sun shines after it rains, joy is waiting on the other side of pain.
#staystrong
#keepyourheadup
#randomthought
Just as spring always follows winter, and the sun shines after it rains, joy is waiting on the other side of pain.
#staystrong
#keepyourheadup
#randomthought
Learn from it, laugh it off, and let go… 😇
#protectyourpeace
#liveandlearn
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#protectyourpeace
#liveandlearn
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
May 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Learn from it, laugh it off, and let go… 😇
#protectyourpeace
#liveandlearn
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#protectyourpeace
#liveandlearn
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
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YOU OTTER KNOW BETTER, HOOMAN!
May 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
YOU OTTER KNOW BETTER, HOOMAN!
Reposted by V. A. Givens
Hybrid publishing vs self-publishing is one of the most consequential choices an author makes not creatively, but strategically.
Costs, control, speed, and credibility all shift depending on the path.
We broke it down with industry data and real-world examples here:
Costs, control, speed, and credibility all shift depending on the path.
We broke it down with industry data and real-world examples here:
Hybrid Publishing vs Self-Publishing: Which Path Is Right for You?
Choose between hybrid publishing vs self publishing with confidence. Expert comparison of costs, control, speed, and author success stories.
writestats.com
April 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Hybrid publishing vs self-publishing is one of the most consequential choices an author makes not creatively, but strategically.
Costs, control, speed, and credibility all shift depending on the path.
We broke it down with industry data and real-world examples here:
Costs, control, speed, and credibility all shift depending on the path.
We broke it down with industry data and real-world examples here:
Never forget: Your mediocre is still better than someone else’s best.
Turn off the self-doubt and keep that ball rolling.
#mondaymotivation
#keeppushing
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
Turn off the self-doubt and keep that ball rolling.
#mondaymotivation
#keeppushing
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
April 20, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Never forget: Your mediocre is still better than someone else’s best.
Turn off the self-doubt and keep that ball rolling.
#mondaymotivation
#keeppushing
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
Turn off the self-doubt and keep that ball rolling.
#mondaymotivation
#keeppushing
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
April 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
You find what you seek.
Seek joy…
Seek love…
Seek peace…
And while you’re looking for all that, I’m gonna go seek that winning Mega Millions ticket.
Be right back.
#randomthought
#happyhunting
#happinessiswhereyoufindit
Seek joy…
Seek love…
Seek peace…
And while you’re looking for all that, I’m gonna go seek that winning Mega Millions ticket.
Be right back.
#randomthought
#happyhunting
#happinessiswhereyoufindit
April 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
You find what you seek.
Seek joy…
Seek love…
Seek peace…
And while you’re looking for all that, I’m gonna go seek that winning Mega Millions ticket.
Be right back.
#randomthought
#happyhunting
#happinessiswhereyoufindit
Seek joy…
Seek love…
Seek peace…
And while you’re looking for all that, I’m gonna go seek that winning Mega Millions ticket.
Be right back.
#randomthought
#happyhunting
#happinessiswhereyoufindit
Bullying isn’t bravery. It’s unchecked insecurity on display.
#randomthought
#checkyourself
#nocomment
#randomthought
#checkyourself
#nocomment
March 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Bullying isn’t bravery. It’s unchecked insecurity on display.
#randomthought
#checkyourself
#nocomment
#randomthought
#checkyourself
#nocomment
The soul of a writer that flows into their work is like the spice that seasons a delicious dish: you can’t see it, you don’t know it’s there, but it elevates the mundane into a masterpiece.
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
March 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The soul of a writer that flows into their work is like the spice that seasons a delicious dish: you can’t see it, you don’t know it’s there, but it elevates the mundane into a masterpiece.
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
A wonderful article. I don’t care what anyone says or tries to convince me to think, I refuse to believe that AI can replace the creativity and originality that flows through the human mind and heart.
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoin...
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoin...
No, Your AI Writing Doesn't Sound Human
Sorry to Break the News
open.substack.com
March 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM
A wonderful article. I don’t care what anyone says or tries to convince me to think, I refuse to believe that AI can replace the creativity and originality that flows through the human mind and heart.
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoin...
#writerlife
#authorlife
#writers
#authors
#amwriting
open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoin...
March 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Reposted by V. A. Givens
While small actions sometimes feel insignificant, the things you do to lift your spirits will have a positive influence on the other parts of your life.
5 Things Writers Can Do in Challenging Times to Be Productive While Raising Their Spirits
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling reveals five things writers can do in challenging times to be productive and happy.
www.writersdigest.com
February 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
While small actions sometimes feel insignificant, the things you do to lift your spirits will have a positive influence on the other parts of your life.
Am currently living in a zombified state of “read, write, record…repeat.”
Almost done writing Misfits Rising & have started the Sealed with a Twist audiobook. It’s a blessing to see it all come together, but I’ve lost the last year+ of my life! 😆
Sending productive & prosperous wishes your way! 😘
Almost done writing Misfits Rising & have started the Sealed with a Twist audiobook. It’s a blessing to see it all come together, but I’ve lost the last year+ of my life! 😆
Sending productive & prosperous wishes your way! 😘
February 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Am currently living in a zombified state of “read, write, record…repeat.”
Almost done writing Misfits Rising & have started the Sealed with a Twist audiobook. It’s a blessing to see it all come together, but I’ve lost the last year+ of my life! 😆
Sending productive & prosperous wishes your way! 😘
Almost done writing Misfits Rising & have started the Sealed with a Twist audiobook. It’s a blessing to see it all come together, but I’ve lost the last year+ of my life! 😆
Sending productive & prosperous wishes your way! 😘
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Living la vida lazy today. ☺️ I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day and is recovering from the holiday madness!
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Living la vida lazy today. ☺️ I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day and is recovering from the holiday madness!
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Now, what's the dose for the last decade?
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Now, what's the dose for the last decade?
Reposted by V. A. Givens
Want to avoid AI writing? Turns out Wikipedia has the answer
The best guide to spotting AI writing comes from Wikipedia | TechCrunch
Wikipedia's guide to “Signs of AI writing” is a great resource for learning to spot LLM-generated prose.
techcrunch.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Want to avoid AI writing? Turns out Wikipedia has the answer
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Beware the sweet treats of the peanut gallery. Just because they pump you up doesn’t mean they’ll be there to hold you down when things go sideways.
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Beware the sweet treats of the peanut gallery. Just because they pump you up doesn’t mean they’ll be there to hold you down when things go sideways.
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
Everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon, but no one wants to change the flat tire.
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon, but no one wants to change the flat tire.
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
#rideordie
#randomthought
#randomthoughts
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
There comes a point in life where you realize that people don’t need to understand you; they just need to accept you.
And once you get there, you’ll finally be surrounded by people who love you for who you are and not who they want you to be.
#doyou
#beyourself
#wednesdaywisdom
#randomthought
And once you get there, you’ll finally be surrounded by people who love you for who you are and not who they want you to be.
#doyou
#beyourself
#wednesdaywisdom
#randomthought
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
There comes a point in life where you realize that people don’t need to understand you; they just need to accept you.
And once you get there, you’ll finally be surrounded by people who love you for who you are and not who they want you to be.
#doyou
#beyourself
#wednesdaywisdom
#randomthought
And once you get there, you’ll finally be surrounded by people who love you for who you are and not who they want you to be.
#doyou
#beyourself
#wednesdaywisdom
#randomthought
To the introverts, the loners, and the anti-social…you are my people.
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
October 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
To the introverts, the loners, and the anti-social…you are my people.
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
And I know you won’t acknowledge that you read this because you’re afraid I might reply to you and start an interaction.
I see you.
I feel you.
Welcome…
#introvertsunite
#introvertlife
#youarenotalone
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Don’t take it to heart if your masterpiece is someone else’s mundane.
What’s bad to one person is another person’s definition of excellence. We all have different tastes and reasons for what we like or don’t like.
Keep doing you.
#doyou
#writerlife
#authorlife
What’s bad to one person is another person’s definition of excellence. We all have different tastes and reasons for what we like or don’t like.
Keep doing you.
#doyou
#writerlife
#authorlife
October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Don’t take it to heart if your masterpiece is someone else’s mundane.
What’s bad to one person is another person’s definition of excellence. We all have different tastes and reasons for what we like or don’t like.
Keep doing you.
#doyou
#writerlife
#authorlife
What’s bad to one person is another person’s definition of excellence. We all have different tastes and reasons for what we like or don’t like.
Keep doing you.
#doyou
#writerlife
#authorlife