The Musings of Jaime David

The Musings of Jaime David
The Musings of Jaime David
@jaimedavid.blog@jaimedavid.blog

The writings of some random dude on the internet

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  • Fall Creator Roundup: Books, Music, Merch, Blogs, Podcasts & More From Jaime David

    Fall Creator Roundup: Books, Music, Merch, Blogs, Podcasts & More From Jaime David

    Fall is here.

    The weather is getting cooler, the holidays are getting closer, and eventually we’re all going to look up and realize that somehow the year is almost over.

    So I figured this would be a good time to do something a little different.

    Instead of telling you about somebody else’s products, affiliate programs, or holiday deals, let’s talk about my own shit.

    Because if you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that I do a lot.

    I write books.

    I make music.

    I make a podcast.

    I run blogs.

    I write on Medium and Substack.

    I sell merch.

    I make videos.

    I create all kinds of weird things on the internet.

    And I’ve been gradually building all of this into one giant creative ecosystem.

    So if you’re new here—or if you’ve been following me for a while and somehow haven’t seen all of it—here’s a pretty comprehensive look at what I’m currently doing and where you can find me.

    And yes, if you find something you like, you can actually support my work directly by buying something, listening to something, reading something, or simply following along.

    Let’s get into it.

    📚 My Books

    Let’s start with the most obvious place: my books.

    I’m an independent author, and I’ve published several books under the name Jaime David.

    My books include poetry, short stories, and my debut novel.

    You can browse my books and other published work through my Lulu author page.

    If you’re looking for something to read this fall, maybe one of my books will catch your attention.

    And if you happen to buy one?

    Well…

    Thank you.

    Independent publishing isn’t exactly the easiest road in the world, so every reader genuinely matters.

    🎧 My Audiobooks

    Maybe you aren’t a physical-book person.

    That’s completely fair.

    I love physical books, but I also understand that sometimes you’d rather put on some headphones and let somebody read to you while you’re commuting, cleaning, working, or just staring blankly into space.

    I’ve also been working on bringing some of my books into audiobook form.

    You can check out My Powerful Poems on Audible.

    And you can also find Some Small Short Stories on Audible.

    So if you’d rather listen than read, I’ve got you covered there too.

    👕 My Merch

    Yes.

    I have merch.

    Because apparently at some point I decided that putting my name and various pieces of my creative branding on physical products was a reasonable thing to do.

    And honestly?

    I’m pretty damn happy with it.

    You can browse my Jaime David merch store and see what I’ve got available.

    If you want something connected to my work that you can actually wear or display, that’s the place to look.

    And because it’s my store, buying something there directly supports the broader creative ecosystem I’m building.

    🎵 My Music

    I’m not just a writer.

    I’m also a musician.

    I’ve been making music in a variety of ways, experimenting with different sounds, genres, instruments, and approaches.

    My music is available on Spotify.

    So if you want to hear what happens when the guy who writes poetry and weird essays decides to start making music too…

    There you go.

    And yes, there is a lot more music planned.

    🎙️ The Jaime David Podcast

    And because apparently writing books and making music wasn’t enough, I also have a podcast.

    The Jaime David Podcast is where I get to combine creative writing, poetry, reflection, analysis, and whatever else I feel like talking about.

    You can listen to it on Spreaker.

    The podcast is another part of my larger creative project, and I’ve got plenty more planned for it.

    ☕ Want to Support Me Directly?

    Not everybody wants to buy a book.

    Not everybody wants merch.

    Not everybody listens to podcasts.

    That’s fine.

    If you simply want to throw a little support my way, I also have a Ko-fi page.

    Think of it as the internet equivalent of saying:

    “Hey, I like what you’re doing. Here’s a little something to help keep you going.”

    No obligation, obviously.

    But if you ever feel like tossing a tip my way, that’s where you can do it.

    📝 My Main Blog

    And then there’s the place where a huge amount of all of this started.

    The Musings of Jaime David.

    That’s my main blog, where I publish all kinds of writing.

    Essays.

    Commentary.

    Personal writing.

    Reviews.

    Creative pieces.

    Thoughts about whatever happens to be occupying my brain that day.

    You can find the main blog at The Musings of Jaime David.

    The blog is also part of how I support my broader creative work. I’ve built monetization into my online ecosystem in various ways, both directly and indirectly.

    So even simply reading, sharing, and returning to the blog helps.

    📰 My Other Blogs

    And then there’s the part where things get slightly ridiculous.

    Because I don’t have just one blog.

    I have a lot of them.

    Different blogs serve different purposes and audiences, and I’ve been building them into their own little corners of the internet.

    THE INTERFAITH INTREPID

    My politics and current-events blog is THE INTERFAITH INTREPID.

    This is where I write about politics, society, current events, and related topics.

    Let’s Be Different Together

    My mental-health-focused blog is Let’s Be Different Together.

    Jaime David Music

    For music-related writing, there’s Jaime David Music.

    Jaime David Gaming

    For gaming, check out Jaime David Gaming.

    Jaime David Science

    And for science-related writing, there’s Jaime David Science.

    Anime, Comics, and Manga

    For my writing about—you guessed it—anime, comics, and manga, there’s Anime, Comics, and Manga.

    Oddities in Media

    And then there’s Oddities in Media, which is where I get to explore some of the stranger stuff found throughout media and pop culture.

    And yes, these blogs are also monetized in various ways, whether directly or indirectly.

    That’s intentional.

    I’m not building all these sites simply to have a collection of URLs sitting around.

    They’re part of a larger creative and publishing ecosystem.

    ✍️ Medium

    I also publish on Medium.

    Medium gives me another place to publish longer-form writing and reach people who might not otherwise stumble across my main blog.

    I’m continuing to build my audience there, so if you’re a Medium reader, feel free to follow along.

    📰 Substack & My Newsletter

    I’m also building an audience on Substack.

    And, separately, I’ve been building my own newsletter through my main website.

    You can learn more about my newsletter if you’d like to subscribe.

    The newsletter is another way for me to reach people directly rather than relying entirely on social-media algorithms to decide who sees my work.

    📺 Video Platforms

    I’ve also been expanding where I publish video.

    My BitChute channel is monetized, as is my Dailymotion account.

    I’m also on Rumble and Locals, where I’m currently working on building my audience.

    Different platforms serve different purposes, and I’m experimenting with all of them to figure out what works.

    🌐 There’s Even More

    If you’re sitting there thinking:

    “Jesus Christ, how many places are you on?”

    The answer is:

    Yes.

    I have a dedicated page on my main blog where you can find my social-media accounts and other online platforms.

    So instead of trying to remember every single account I’ve mentioned here, you can just bookmark that page.

    It’s basically the central directory for my internet existence.

    🛍️ And Yes, I Have Affiliate Links Too

    Since I’ve been talking about ways to support my work, I should mention the other side of the equation.

    I also participate in affiliate marketing programs.

    That means some companies compensate me when people click my links and complete qualifying purchases or actions.

    I don’t want to turn this post into another giant wall of advertisements, though.

    I’ve already made posts specifically for that.

    If you want to see some of the companies and products I’m affiliated with, I’ve got a dedicated affiliate marketing page.

    And, as always:

    You don’t need to buy anything.

    If something looks useful to you, great.

    If not, keep scrolling.

    💰 Why I’ve Built All of This

    I think this is worth explaining.

    At first glance, somebody could look at all these websites and platforms and think:

    “Dude, why the hell do you have so many things going on?”

    Fair question.

    The answer is that I’m trying to build something sustainable around my creative work.

    Writing books takes time.

    Writing blog posts takes time.

    Making music takes time.

    Recording podcasts takes time.

    Running websites takes time.

    Creating videos takes time.

    Maintaining all of this takes time.

    So I’ve been experimenting with different ways to monetize my work.

    Some of that is direct.

    Some is indirect.

    Some comes through advertising.

    Some comes through affiliate marketing.

    Some comes through books and merch.

    Some comes through platform monetization.

    And some of it is simply about building an audience that might eventually support the next thing I create.

    I’m not expecting every single project to become a massive business.

    I’m building.

    I’m experimenting.

    I’m learning.

    And I’m seeing where it goes.

    🍂 Fall Is a Good Time to Explore

    So if you’ve been following me for a while, consider this your little fall tour of my online universe.

    Want to read?

    Books. Blogs. Medium. Substack. Newsletter.

    Want to listen?

    Audiobooks. Music. Podcast.

    Want something physical?

    Merch.

    Want to support me directly?

    Ko-fi.

    Want to watch?

    BitChute. Dailymotion. Rumble.

    Want to follow along?

    Social media.

    Want to explore some of the affiliate products I’ve found?

    There’s a page for that too.

    There’s a ridiculous amount of stuff here.

    And honestly, that’s kind of the point.

    I’m not trying to be only one thing.

    I’m a writer.

    An author.

    A musician.

    A podcaster.

    A blogger.

    A creator.

    And I’m building all of those things together.

    🎁 If You Want to Support My Work This Holiday Season…

    As we get closer to the holidays, there are plenty of ways you can support independent creators.

    You can buy something.

    You can read something.

    You can listen to something.

    You can subscribe.

    You can follow.

    You can share a post.

    You can tell somebody else about the work.

    Or you can simply stick around.

    Not every form of support has to involve spending money.

    Honestly, sometimes sharing something I’ve made with another person is just as valuable.

    So if you’ve been looking for a way to support my work, there’s no single correct answer.

    Pick whatever makes sense for you.

    Final Thoughts

    I’ve spent years building this weird little collection of creative projects.

    Some started as experiments.

    Some became much bigger than I expected.

    Some are still growing.

    Some are brand new.

    And I’m sure I’ll create even more things in the future.

    That’s the fun part.

    I don’t know exactly where all of this is going.

    But I know I’m going to keep making shit.

    I’ll keep writing.

    I’ll keep making music.

    I’ll keep recording podcasts.

    I’ll keep publishing.

    I’ll keep experimenting.

    And I’ll keep building.

    So if you’re curious about what the hell I’ve been up to, now you know where to look.

    Buy a book.

    Listen to the music.

    Check out the podcast.

    Wear some merch.

    Read a blog.

    Subscribe to the newsletter.

    Follow me somewhere.

    Or just browse around and see what you find.

    You can explore my entire online ecosystem and decide for yourself what interests you.

    And if you find something you like?

    Welcome to the weird little corner of the internet I’ve been building.

    Happy fall.

    And, as always…

    Thanks for being here.

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  • Federating Substack? Apparently You Can.

    Federating Substack? Apparently You Can.

    For the longest time, I assumed that if you wanted a blog connected to the fediverse, you needed something like WordPress, Blogger, Mastodon, or another platform that was already known for federation support. Substack never really came to mind. In my head, it existed in its own separate ecosystem, disconnected from the wider fediverse.

    Recently, though, I discovered something that genuinely surprised me.

    Through a bit of experimentation, I found out that you can connect a Substack publication to Bridgy Fed and effectively federate your Substack blog. That means your posts can become accessible through the fediverse in a way that I honestly did not think was possible. It was one of those moments where I stumbled across a feature almost by accident and immediately thought, “Wait, more people should know about this.”

    The fediverse has become increasingly interesting to me over the years because it offers an alternative way of distributing content. Instead of relying entirely on centralized platforms, federation allows content to flow across interconnected services. A post made in one place can be seen and interacted with from another. For bloggers, that can potentially mean reaching readers who may never have otherwise discovered their work.

    I already knew that WordPress blogs could be federated. Depending on the setup, WordPress users have had federation options available for quite some time. Blogger blogs can also be connected through services like Bridgy Fed. There are various platforms and websites that can be brought into the fediverse ecosystem if you are willing to spend a little time configuring them.

    What surprised me was seeing Substack join that list.

    Substack is often thought of primarily as a newsletter platform. While many creators use it as a traditional blog, the platform itself does not market federation as one of its major features. Because of that, I never really considered the possibility that my Substack content could become part of the fediverse.

    Yet after experimenting with Bridgy Fed, it appears that it can be done.

    For bloggers who care about discoverability, digital independence, and alternative distribution methods, this could be a valuable tool. A lot of writers spend enormous amounts of time trying to figure out how to get their content in front of new readers. Some focus on social media. Others focus on search engines. Some use email newsletters. Federation adds another potential avenue for people to encounter your work.

    Of course, federation is not a magic solution. Connecting your blog to the fediverse is not going to suddenly bring thousands of readers overnight. Just like every other platform, building an audience still requires consistency, quality content, and engagement. However, it does create another pathway for people to find what you are writing.

    I also think there is a broader lesson here about experimentation.

    Sometimes we make assumptions about what platforms can and cannot do. We develop a mental list of capabilities and limitations and rarely revisit them. Then one day we click around, try something new, and discover that the landscape has changed.

    That is essentially what happened here.

    I assumed Substack and federation lived in separate worlds. It turns out that assumption was wrong.

    So if you have a Substack publication and have ever wished it could participate in the fediverse ecosystem, you may want to look into Bridgy Fed. You might discover, as I did, that federation is more accessible than you thought.

    The internet is constantly evolving. New tools appear. Existing tools gain new capabilities. Connections that seemed impossible a few years ago become surprisingly straightforward. Sometimes the only way to find those possibilities is to experiment and see what happens.

    In this case, that experimentation led me to a discovery that I suspect many bloggers may not know about yet: yes, you can federate a Substack blog.

    And honestly, I think that is pretty cool.

  • My New Substack

    My New Substack

    Hey everyone,

    I wanted to take a moment to talk about a new space I’ve been building, a place where I can post thoughts, reflections, and ideas in a format that feels freer and more flexible. I now have a Substack: https://substack.com/@jaimedavid. This isn’t meant to replace the newsletter entirely, but it’s another avenue for me to share writing and ideas, and for those of you who want more frequent or experimental content, it’s a place to check in.

    Why Substack? Honestly, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make writing sustainable for myself, and how to share without the pressure or stress of social media. Substack gives me that. It allows me to post whenever I want, however I want, without worrying about algorithms, trends, or engagement numbers. It’s a space where I can just write. Sometimes that means long-form essays, sometimes it’s shorter reflections, sometimes it’s a collection of ideas I want to explore. The format is flexible, and the pace is completely up to me.

    I imagine my Substack as an extension of the kind of content you’ve seen here, but with the freedom to experiment more. Some posts might overlap with the newsletter, but others will be unique, things I might not feel like sharing in this main space. The goal is to give myself room to explore ideas and for readers to engage with them on their own terms. I want it to feel like a true space for thought, reflection, and creativity, not just another post on a feed.

    If you’ve been following me here, the Substack is just another way to stay connected, to see different sides of my work, and to read things as they come. I don’t have a strict schedule, and I probably never will, but I hope it will be something that adds value, inspiration, and maybe even a little bit of calm in the midst of all the chaos in the world.

    So, if you’re interested, you can check it out here: https://substack.com/@jaimedavid. No pressure, no expectations, just another space for ideas, reflections, and whatever I feel like sharing. I hope it grows into a place that feels meaningful, both for me and for anyone who wants to join me there.

    Thanks for reading, and for being part of this journey, however you follow along.

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