Justin Hébert

@justin-hebert

Ā-BEAR Author: Califia’s Crusade, Aidan’s War Trilogy. Host and producer of “A History of Japan” podcast. He/Him

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Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· 19h

Using the screenshot because I don’t want to add to a pile-on, but I think this post adequately summarizes a problem with the US press. If someone’s willingness to “address questions” includes lying to you, that shows a fundamental lack of respect. That should make you angry, not grateful.

Eric Lipton NYT O @ericlipton.nytimes.com
One you might find surprising. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt & members of her team have been extremely helpful in responding to questions I raise. Regardless of public facing commentary, privately they are willing to engage and address questions. And I have appreciated that. Thank you
10:40 PM • Aug 12, 2026

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· 21d

The pull-quotes are really smacking me in the face during this Dune reread. Still a great book, still relevant to everything around us.

“When religion and politics travel in the same cart, the riders believe nothing can stand in their way. Their movement becomes headlong—faster and faster and faster. They put aside all thought of obstacles and forget that a precipice does not show itself to the man in a blind rush until it’s too late.” - from Dune, by Frank Herbert

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jun 24

Family really knocked Fathers Day out of the park this year. Pocket editions, hobbit + LOTR, leather bound.

A pocket edition of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, leather bound with JRR’s rune pressed into the front

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· May 18

Practicing a little classical guitar tonight and thought I would share. A simple little exercise courtesy of Justin Holland. Enjoy!

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· May 16

Post your warning sign:

An illustration of an agitated honey badger with text which reads “This meeting could have been a fistfight”

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· May 16

Pick a Bond from photos you already have on your phone

A man pointing at the viewer and angrily shouting “What did they do to us?”

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Apr 18

Here she is with her brother laying under our lemon tree. Neither noticed the scrub jay sitting in the branches about a foot above their heads

Two Scottish terriers sit beneath the luscious boughs of a lemon tree. Within the tree’s branches, just above their heads, a blue scrub jay can be seen.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Apr 18

post the best picture you have ever taken of your pet (if you feel like it):

A black Scottish terrier rolls on a grassy lawn, bending her back in a way that makes her look like an apostrophe

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Apr 11

Attempting to propagate a baby succulent from a fallen leaf. Fingers crossed!

A small green succulent leaf sitting atop moist sand in a clear plastic cup.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Feb 1

Important local bird update:

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jan 10

Backyard Ravens!

Two black ravens walking around in an unfortunately grassy backyard.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jan 7

I think I found a pun in the chapter heading of The Bright Sword. Pretty funny whether intentional or not.

A chapter heading which reads “Four Camelot,” which is suspiciously close to the battle cry “For Camelot!”

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Dec 28

Behold: a Christmas boy!

An adorable small black dog with a gold bow on his head happily wags his tail

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Nov 18

Enjoying a quiet evening reading about how Germany’s WWI policy of total submarine warfare backfired and trying not to actively think of the parallel to the US president’s newfound fetish for sinking neutral ships seemingly at random…

A page from “The Literary History of the World War,” which reads, “Nothing, however, could obscure the fact that Germany's crowning act of barbarism, lifting her hand against the whole world, making no distinction between friend and foe, had accomplished appalling results. It had sent, by February 1, perhaps 5,000,000 tons of shipping to the bottom, much of which was under neutral flags. It had drowned some hundreds of unarmed persons, many of whom were subjects of countries with whom Germany was at peace. But what military results had been attained? At the end of twelve months England, with her face toward Germany, never stood more securely erect. France had seen the picked troops of Prussia and Bavaria giving way to her valor at Verdun and on the Somme. America had come into the fighting, bringing enormous resources. Food and ammunition supplies for the Entente had become assured. Nearly half a million American troops would soon be in France; that number would eventually be trebled, and would be followed by more if needed. Ships were being built to transport them and all necessary supplies.”

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Nov 1

My #Halloween had a very distinct “Forest Outlaw” kind of vibe

A bearded man wearing a beige tunic and a green cloak.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Oct 28

My dumb little tea bush is growing dumb little flowers, please clap.

A white blossom with a considerable tuft of yellow-tipped stamens against a background of green leaves.

Two white blossoms with a considerable tuft of yellow-tipped stamens against a background of green leaves.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Oct 19

Took my youngest daughter to our local No Kings gathering today, it ruled. Here are our signs!

A protest sign which reads “Worst Sequel Ever” in decorative script

A protest sign which reads “Impeach and Prosecute” in bold letters

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Oct 10

Had a jump scare while reading this book about WWI and suddenly one of the founding fathers of Fascism appeared.

A black and white photo of Gabrielle D’Annunzio, an author who is credited in part with the founding of Fascism in Italy.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Oct 2

Sleepy and cuddly 🥰

An adorable black Scottish terrier resting her tiny head on someone’s knee and looking a little sleepy.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Sep 28

Season 15 of "A History of Japan" begins tomorrow. Below is a sneak peak at this season's logo. Thoughts?

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Sep 21

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Sep 19

Here have the maps from my book, no charge:

A map of the mythical island of California from the novel “Califia’s Crusade.”

A map of the regions of the mythical island of California from the novel “Califia’s Crusade.”

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Sep 16

My writing partners are being pretty lazy today…

Two adorable black Scottish terriers laying side by side, sleeping soundly while their owner tries to get some work done.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Aug 31

Enjoy this picture of my dogs!

Two adorable small black dogs laying next to one another on a tasteful blue doormat near a white door.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Aug 14

Decided to be a little beardy for a while. Embracing middle-age.

A selfie of a handsome lad wearing a short beard which he is quite proud of.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Aug 6

Tony Soprano with a word bubble as though he is saying the words in the quoted post.

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jul 18

Looking for a great summer audiobook to exercise to? I don't know if my historical fantasy novel "Califia's Crusade" will make you run faster or lift more, but maybe it will? Let me know! buff.ly/2xP5QVI

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jul 13

Check out my latest novel, now available at Bookshop dot org! Support a local bookstore and an independent author at the same time! Win-win! buff.ly/pcPV16v

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· Jun 24

Hey fellas, when the government asks you to donate the leather from your shoes and start taking appetite suppressants, is that a sign that the First World War is going well for your side?

As a sign of conditions the
Rheinische-Westfalische Zeitung,
the organ of Krupp in-
terests, appealed to the people to "go barefoot this summer and help the Fatherland." In view of the alarming scareity of leather, "rich and poor alike, should willingly dispense vith boots and shoes. "
Other German newspapers adver-
tised a new drug as "an excellent preparation to still the premature feelings of hunger and thirst." This drug was "not a substitute for the daily minimum nutrition," but it had been used with the greatest success by persons "made ill by hunger between meals."

Justin Hébert@justin-hebert· May 11

Kaiser Wilhelm III: Did you finish making that commemorative coin for the Battle of Tannenberg? Coinsmith: Sure did, boss. Made it real fuckin’ sexy just like you wanted. Kaiser Wilhelm III: What?