Just a little bit of a warning

January 8, 2026 Sumo Sized Ginger AI, Artificial Intelligence Book, musings, Resources, Riley Amos Westbrook, Sumo Sized Ginger, Support Indie Authors, SupportIndieAuthors

Hey y'all! You know me, I'm Joseph R Long, AKA Riley Amos Westbrook or Sumo Sized Ginger. I'm going to be testing something out here on the blog. I've been doing some deep research as I start to plan a new zombie book, but I thought you all might enjoy coming along for the experiment. … Continue reading Just a little bit of a warning

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.

Long Live the King: Video is Back!

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger Fun, Motivation, update Audience engagement, author blog, author platform, best way to combine blog and youtube, Blog, blog and youtube intergration, blogging, bringing video back to my blog, content creation, content marketing, content strategy, digital marketing, grow your author platform with video, how to use video on your blog, is video better than blogging, life, marketing, online presence, should I post videos on my blog, subscribe, Sumo Sized Ginger, SumoSizedGinger, Support Indie Authors, SupportIndieAuthors, video, video content, vlogging, why I stopped posting videos on my blog, writing, youtube, youtube channel, youtube for authors, youtube for writers

Video is Still King (And It's Back on the Blog!) Hey everyone, I've got something a little different (but also comfortably familiar) for you today. I realized recently that I'd been limiting how I connect and express myself online. There was a time when I regularly shared my YouTube videos right here on the blog, … Continue reading Long Live the King: Video is Back!

One Hundred Pounds Lighter, A Sumo Spirit Stronger: The Phantom Limb of Words

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings Coping with Loss, Dealing with Trauma, Embracing Vulnerability, Emotional Healing, Empowerment After Adversity, Facing Betrayal, Finding Inner Strength, Healing Through Writing, Inspirational Narratives, Journey to Self-Love, Life After Loss, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Recovery, Motivational Writing, Navigating Emotional Pain, Overcoming Betrayal, Personal Growth Stories, Personal Transformation, Positive Mindset, Rebuilding Confidence, Resilience and Strength, Riley Amos Westbrook, Self-Discovery, Starting Over After Heartbreak, Sumo Sized Ginger, Sumo Spirit Inspiration, SumoSizedGinger, Weight Loss Journey

Why do I always seem to write later at night when I write here. Okay, here goes. One Step, One Word. That's all it takes to start, deep breaths Sumo, it can be difficult, but at the end of the day, the change is worth it. That's all it takes to begin again, even when … Continue reading One Hundred Pounds Lighter, A Sumo Spirit Stronger: The Phantom Limb of Words

Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 10

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger #diet, Motivation, Musings, weight loss #ChooseLove, #coaching, #confidence, #diet, #gratitude, #Journey, #keephammering, #losingweight, #my600lblife, #selfimprovement, #Success, #weightloss, Branding, chia seeds, eating right, flexitarian, healthy eating, healthy eats, healthy foods, keep hammering, losing weight, meditation, Motivation, my 600 pound life, Obesity, plant based, Positive, Positivity, self improvement, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, superfood, Support, SupportIndieAuthors, Weight loss

No, you didn't miss any posts. I have been focusing on getting my videos up on TikTok and YouTube, and I haven't posted them here. I think I am only going to post the videos here when I have something to add to the message of the video. Today is a perfect example. I wanted … Continue reading Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 10

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

Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 3: I want a burger

March 1, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings #coaching, #confidence, #diet, #gratitude, #Journey, #keephammering, #losingweight, #my600lblife, #selfimprovement, #Success, #weightloss, Branding, eating right, healthy eating, losing weight, Motivation, my 600 pound life, Obesity, outlook, perception, Positive, Positivity, self improvement, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, Weight loss

And I mean a big one. I want it greasy and dripping with cheese, the bun perfectly toasted. I want to taste sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions mixing to synergeticly in a secret home made sauce. https://youtube.com/shorts/fqFy0Ybh0Ck?feature=share I think I will survive this diet, I may even enjoy it at times. It's a good thing … Continue reading Switching To A Plant Based Diet Day 3: I want a burger

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

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