Forging a Face for the Apocalypse: Inside the SPORE Cover Process

October 19, 2025October 15, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings Apocalyptic Fiction, author blog, Author-Reader Interaction, behind the scenes, behind the scenes of writing a book, best horror book covers, Body Horror, Book Cover Design, Book Cover Ideas, Book Design, Book Marketing, Choosing a Book Cover, Community Poll, Cordyceps, Cosmic Horror, Cover Art, Cover Art Selection, Cover Reveal, creative process, Creature Concept, Creepy Doll, Dark Art, Dystopian Fiction, Eco-Horror, engaging with readers as an author, Everyone Dies At The End, everyone dies at the end book, fungal apocalypse novel, Fungal Horror, Fungus, Graphic Design, Horror Novel, how to choose a book cover, indie horror author blog, Indie Publishing, Infected, Joseph R Long, macabre art, Monster Design, Monster Horror, Mushrooms, Mycology, new horror books 2025, Post-Apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic book series, psychological horror, psychological horror book recommendations, Publishing Journey, Reader Feedback, sci-fi body horror books, Sci-Fi Horror, Skeletons, Skulls, SPORE, spore novel joseph long, Surreal Horror, surrealism, Survival Horror, Undead, Weird Fiction, Zombie Apocalypse, Zombie Art

Choosing a cover for a horror novel isn't a design meeting; it's a knife fight in the dark. For my book, 'Everyone Dies At The End: Spore,' we've waded through a nightmare of visceral, surreal, and grotesque options, and the war is far from over. I'm opening the door to the armory to show you the contenders—from eco-horror monstrosities to abstract visions of the end. Now, I need your eyes. Step inside and help me choose the face of the apocalypse.

I Fed My Soul to an AI: The Brutal, Unedited Autopsy of My Memoir

September 23, 2025September 19, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger AI, Artificial Intelligence, book blast, Fun, JackassesWithAI, Motivation, My books, Resource, update affordable editing, AI beta reader, AI developmental editor, AI diagnostic, AI Editor, AI for authors, AI for Writers, AI literary analysis, AI manuscript analysis, AI manuscript review, AI story editor, AI writing tools, aspiring writer, author burnout, Author Case Study, author platform, author support, author tech, author website help, authorpreneur, automated book report, beta reading alternatives, book critique, book marketing for indies, building an author brand, character arc feedback, character development help, debut novel, developmental editing AI, Editing, editing tools for indie authors, fiction editing software, finish my book, get a book review, getting published, honest book feedback, how to find beta readers, how to get feedback on a book, how to write a good story, improve my novel, Improve Writing Skills, independent author tools, indie author resources, indie author success, Joseph R Long, KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, machine learning for writing, manuscript assessment, Manuscript Critique, manuscript feedback service, manuscript feedback tool, manuscript help, manuscript submission, my book is stuck, new author advice, novel analysis tool, novel critique service, Pacing Analysis, plot structure analysis, query letter help, r/writing, Riley Amos Westbrook, self-editing tips, Self-Publishing Journey, self-publishing tools, show dont tell, Story Feedback, Sumo Sized Ginger, The Amos Report, Wattpad author, writer resources, writer's block solutions, writers helping writers, writers on Reddit, writing community, writing contest prep, writing dialogue tips, writing feedback, writing motivation, writing process, writing technology

Is AI manuscript feedback just generic fluff? I'm Joseph R. Long, author and founder of The Amos Report. I ran my own raw memoir through our multi-agent AI. Here are three full, unedited reports. See for yourself.

Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 6

March 4, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger #diet, Motivation, weight loss #ChooseLove, #coaching, #confidence, #diet, #gratitude, #Journey, #keephammering, #losingweight, #my600lblife, #selfimprovement, #Success, #weightloss, Branding, eating right, flexitarian, healthy eating, healthy eats, healthy foods, Helpful, Joseph R Long, losing weight, meditation, Motivation, my 600 pound life, Obesity, plant based, Positive, Positivity, Promoting, self improvement, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, superfood, Weight loss

https://youtube.com/shorts/znlVYlsVKqo?feature=share No craving for meat today. I just couldn't resist last night because Popeye's Chicken Sandwiches are more addictive than crack. I feel like it was easy to get back on track because of the vegetables I eat. I tend to stick with starchy vegetables, because of the way they taste. I can't stand leafy … Continue reading Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 6

Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 5

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger #diet, Motivation, weight loss #coaching, #confidence, #diet, #gratitude, #Journey, #keephammering, #losingweight, #my600lblife, #selfimprovement, #Success, #weightloss, Branding, chia seeds, eating right, flexitarian, Fossil, healthy eating, healthy eats, healthy foods, Joseph R Long, keep hammering, losing weight, meditation, Motivation, my 600 pound life, Obesity, perception, plant based, Positive, Positivity, Promoting, self improvement, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, Weight loss

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Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 4

March 2, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger #diet, Motivation, weight loss #ChooseLove, #coaching, #confidence, #diet, #Fasting, #gratitude, #Journey, #keephammering, #losingweight, #my600lblife, #selfimprovement, #Success, #weightloss, Branding, chia seeds, eating right, flexitarian, healthy eating, healthy eats, healthy foods, Helpful, Joseph R Long, losing weight, Motivation, my 600 pound life, Obesity, outlook, perception, plant based, Positive, Positivity, Promoting, self improvement, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, Weight loss

I had a wonderful piece written about how this diet wasn't so bad, but the ether ate it. Instead just know I did not crave a hamburger today. https://youtube.com/shorts/-3LhHzGuons?feature=share

The Apps I Use To Edit My Audiobook

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger Motivation, Support Indie Authors, Urban Punk #coaching, #confidence, #Journey, #keephammering, #selfimprovement, #Success, Audio book, Author, Author Resources, Authors, Book, books, Fantasy, Fiction, FREE, FREE BOOK, Free Books, how to, Joseph R Long, Motivation, My books, My musings, New Releases, NSFW, Play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Positive, Positivity, punk, Release, Resources, Riley Amos Westbook, Sara lynn westbrook, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, Support Indie Authors, SupportIndieAuthors, urban, urban fantasy, Urban Punk

https://youtu.be/4DHX7MEOh4A I finally finished chapter 1 of Urban Punk. Took much longer than I expected, but that's because I was choosing images to include in the video. They were tough to come by. Pexels.com and Pixabay.com were instrumental for helping me get proper imagery. They're not just great for book covers, but awesome for quality … Continue reading The Apps I Use To Edit My Audiobook

Well, well, well…

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 Sumo Sized Ginger update Audio book, Author, Blog, Joseph R Long, Riley Amos Westbook, Sumo Sized Ginger

Been a minute or two since I posted here. I want to start getting back to this, I enjoyed writing about my day. If nothing else, I want to start posting my videos about my diet. I'm also going to be posting about creating an audiobook, because I want to finally get Urban Punk created. … Continue reading Well, well, well…

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