I’m back! I mean, I’m on reddit every day but I’m back doing another AMA. I am the bestselling author of the ‘John Dies at the End’ series and the Zoey Ashe sci-fi novels, the third one of which is called ‘Zoey is Too Drunk for This Dystopia’ and it’s out TODAY, everywhere, in all possible formats. I’m only sort of kidding about being a TikTok star, I have a lot of followers but I think they may all just be making fun of me. Anyway, the buy links and my socials can be [found here](https://linktr.ee/jasonkpargin), ask me anything. I’ll be here at 1 EST to start answering.
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by JasonKPargin
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As an author that usually writes speculative fiction and about alternate realities that creep into our own, how are you able to, in your prose non-fiction articles, so decisively and concisely cut right through the veil of our own reality to expose real issues in our world many may be unaware of? I mean, every article I’ve seen you write manages to expose harsh truths about this world in plain language that anyone can understand to make a compelling truthful narrative. How do you DO that??? Where did you learn this skill? And how can someone develop it?
Do you know approximately how many copies of the original CafePress edition of John Dies at the End sold?
I still have mine–it even went through a huge flood around the time of hurricane Irene here in Vermont, fully underwater, but something about it helped it get through unscathed. Just curious how many other folks might have copies of this strange edition floating around
Love your work caught this late!
You seem to be interested in what fans of different things like about their favorite media. What do you think is the oddest thing about podcast listening that you’ve noticed?
Love your books!
I know pre-order sales are extremely important, but what makes them stand out compared to after release sales?
Not really a question, but I miss PWoT so much. Please bring back The Adventures of John and Dave comic strip!
When writing speculative fiction about the future, do you at all worry about “getting it right” about the near future? Like does it bug you at all that gas cars didn’t peak in 2020, or do you just think of Zoey’s world more as a completely alternate timeline?
I remember that there was talks about a Zoey Ashe series, any updates? Also can’t wait to read the new novel.
Which genre do you most enjoy writing- cosmic horror (JDATE) or sci-fi (Zoey Ashe)? Are there other genres that you would like to work in?
Have you ever looked into selling JDATE merchandise? There’s a distinct lack of options.
Also, I am loving Bigfeets. Do you just watch the episodes for the podcast or have you gotten ahead due to your own enjoyment?
I’m gonna be that guy, but I don’t have any questions. Here to express my gratitude and love for Mr. Pargin’s work.
What did you learn from editing humor that informs the way you write novels?
Why only 37 straight hours? 🤔
https://www.threads.net/@jasonkpargin/post/CyPB3SRrvAU
Not really a question, just wanted to let you know how much I loved Pointless Waste of Time and I think your voice really influenced my own as a writer. I literally would waste hours reading everything on the site over and over. Sorry, just a big fan! Still continuing to love you shit!