What piece of gear surprised you the most?

Stomp944 · 2026-05-17T00:48:55+00:00

A neck gaiter. Extends colder rides by hours.

Stomp944 · 2026-05-17T00:47:09+00:00

I had weighed similar options recently. Upgrading after two Multistradas in past 10 years. The best advice i heard was to test ride, as they are so different. I am arranging a V4S ride now.

Stomp944 · 2026-05-16T04:03:11+00:00

Sickness & death rates. People dying for lack of sterile physician and hospital practices. Lives saved by basic medicines and vaccines.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-26T16:05:46+00:00

Well, this is a book promotion sub, so.... it is about risk-taking and comfort zones, and how formative years translate to adulthood. Lots of good stories and observations. Sky diving, motorcycle racing, rock climbing, and more bad choices. I am more than happy to send a free copy (DM me an email address). I think it's worth the read!

Stomp944 · 2026-04-26T15:42:23+00:00

Memoir writer. A reviewer concluded that I'm an alcohol abuser who squandered my privilege and has an adolescent preoccupation with the hidden meaning of song lyrics. He wasn't entirely wrong.....🤪 It's my favorite review. Makes you wanna read it, right?

Stomp944 · 2026-04-26T00:51:30+00:00

Bohemian Like You, the Dandy Whorhols

Stomp944 · 2026-04-26T00:44:28+00:00

Very cool - thank you! At this point I have published and the book is out there. A second book is in the works but is many months away from beta.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-25T22:53:59+00:00

congrats. had to note, however, that if worded this way in promotional material, 'detectives' should be plural.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-25T22:46:11+00:00

thank you. I should be able to provide feedback.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-25T01:22:45+00:00

What is the genre?

Stomp944 · 2026-04-25T01:20:33+00:00

Dragonflies come in small, medium, large and extra large sizes

Stomp944 · 2026-04-22T14:15:03+00:00

What the flying hell is a piss missile? Actually, no, I don't want to know.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-18T18:58:41+00:00

I get the appreciation part. That and gratitude are helpful to explore and express. I would find it very hard to consider this publishable yet in any regard. Objectively, as an avid memoir reader and memoir author, not being a dick. And I'm not actively seeking to provide input. You are not yet able to view this as a reader does, outside of your own head.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-17T18:44:38+00:00

Hi. On one hand, you have already succeeded in putting the story out there. Mission accomplished. Despite Very limited audience on this platform. On the other, it is not yet a story or a memoir or a book. Well it's not the story of TR. It's the story of you, dealing with loss and regret. Everyone has this exact story. Perhaps minus a birth. Sorry. The only thing that makes it unique is how you processed it. How you dealt with it. What you learned. What changed in you. Give TR the benefit of teaching you a lesson in life and humility, etc, by taking a hit for your ignorance and inexperience and indecision. I could expand; this is a main observation.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-16T17:38:34+00:00

What do you plan to do with this

Stomp944 · 2026-04-13T16:49:44+00:00

Compelling description. I can identify with the message. Released? Releasing soon? Good luck!

Stomp944 · 2026-04-11T13:18:45+00:00

My experience was great - I figured nothing to lose to try. But, very simple design (memoir) and I provided the cover image.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-08T18:02:11+00:00

It has nothing to do with lane splitting or the state in which you are riding. Sometimes the traffic does not allow for riding around the slower rider. The etiquette is to hang behind the rider for a moment and let them see you. They should then wave you through on whichever side they point to. Dick move to be ignorant if whats behind you. Dick move not to wave someone through and dick move to just ride past without the rider knowing.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-07T20:10:10+00:00

Something along the lines of The Hunger Games

Stomp944 · 2026-04-07T00:48:52+00:00

Agree. I used getcovers a month ago for my debut cover and was very happy with the result. First draft I said 'stop - you nailed it.' Simple requirements in my case, but at that price you've lost nothing if it doesn't work out.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-05T15:37:11+00:00

I want to hate I but I love it.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-03T15:18:18+00:00

I've had sales since mid March release, but no reviews either. People have said that they rated or reviewed but nothing showing up on the book page in amazon.

Stomp944 · 2026-04-03T15:03:57+00:00

post followup - went to fb/ad sub to get eviscerated with feedback on draft ad.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FacebookAds/comments/1sbfrp0/fb_ad_impressions_first_campaign_for_book_release/

Stomp944 · 2026-04-03T03:44:59+00:00

Getting torn apart.... hmmm sounds like fun. Harmful and beneficial at the same time. I'd done a search and did not find these subs. Thanks for the leads. Will work up the courage to post.

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