Just a glimpse of the HUGE azalea bush. This time of year is magic in the mountains.

Ok, every time of year possesses its own magic here.

#mountainlife

Ice Queen Kitty was caught in a silly moment.

Yes, it was over in a flash, and she regained her frosty, regal composure.

But for a moment, she was silly. 😻

#Caturday

There's something so pretty about spring poison ivy climbing up rock.

And yes, my skin is itching just looking at it.

Anyway, wish me luck. I have some poison ivy and honeysuckle trying to take over, so I'm knocking it back today.

#mountainlife

Each announcement is going to get bigger, so please bear with me. #2 ANNOUNCEMENT and #3 ANNOUNCEMENT are my author dreams come true 🥺

#1 ANNOUNCEMENT is official cover reveal for THE EMPIRE WARS. A stolen girl forced to fight to the death.

Amazon: amazon.com/Empire-Wars/dp…

happy birthday to the incredibly hilarious and talented carol burnett, who also happens to be julie's dearest chum 🩷

This is the land of my youth and the Muse of my current #WIP .

Whenever I had a problem growing up, I took it to the Blue Ridge Parkway and lost the problem in the wild spaces.

🤎

#mountainlife
#writerlife

This bottle's waiting to be opened after these revisions.

🧊 Lee Winter - @leewinteroz is editing my book, & she's asking me to kill my darlin', dear & sweetheart words.

Ok, maybe that 1093rd metaphor isn't entirely needed. 🤣

Seriously, these are tears of gratitude.

#writerslife
#WLW

Hey❣️

Did you listen to the audiobook of my debut novel, Strange Attractors (Ylva Publishing)?

If you did, I'd appreciate a RT. 😘

If you haven't yet, maybe now's the time.

It's 60% off until May 10, 2024.

💋Ana

#sapphic
#darkacademia

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It's on my to-be-watched list.

I have absolutely no doubt that if I'd been an earlier settler of this land, I would've picked a big bouquet of these beauties and decorated my log cabin.

Poison ivy looks so healthy and lovely. How could such a beauty be so dangerous?

#mountainlife

Celebrating #LesbianVisibilityWeek by honoring Audre Lorde, a pioneering 'black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.'
Lorde's work, especially from her time in Berlin, deeply explored identity intersections and inspired movements. Her legacy continues to empower and illuminate. 🌈

🌟 Vote for Lee Winter! 🌟
Nominated for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. Support her influential LGBTQ+ voice! 🗳️
Vote by May 8, 5 PM PDT:
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#LeeWinter #AnnBannonAward #sapphicromance

Whoot🎊🎊🎊

Glad to see this email in my inbox.

Let's continue celebrating ALL the nominees for the 2024 The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) awards.🎊

Now, I'm off to cast my vote. 😀

Book peeps you better bet I’m going to read those three chapters like I’ve never read a single word before. Sign-up for Carrie’s newsletter and let’s talk about it!!

Fingertips scented with lemon balm. The first birdsong of the day.

This is how I like to bring in the morning.

#mountainlife

Oh geez 🥰 What a delightful thing to say about Loyalty!

The L Byrd. 😀😊

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I'm beginning to have doubts that Noli will help me with these revisions.

#writerlife
#PuppyPic