I mean, being cool is one of the ultimate compliments for a teacher... Nice work, Rob!

Delighted to announce pub day for Stupefying Stories 25, which features my fantasy short story 'Two-Tone'! amazon.com/dp/B0CH292BQY/
'Two-tone' was the first story I wrote in the lumastration universe.

My *very* reluctant reader has had a red-letter day.

He started this book last night and has read 90 pages since then. I want to weep.

Thank you, Tracey West 🐉🧚🐶, for writing an adventure story that captures my boy's imagination!

Warmly,
A *very* grateful Mama

I have news on two short stories that I will be able to announce more fully and publicly soon, but for now I shall do the mysterious grin thing...

I've been known to blunder in and ask awkward questions just to clear the air. And sometimes, it's worth it. New on the blog-->
buff.ly/3NvTSNQ #social #anxiety #communication

Beach time is good for the soul. Especially with this one.

I've opened an account here and would love to connect if you are also flying through the Bluesky... bsky.app/profile/elises…

Me and some of my very favorite people in the world drinking 'acceptable' (my word) Seattle coffee at Storyville in Pike's Place.

Also, the brand of coffee is a perfect name for writers.

Rustin Lovewell Carrie Callahan Mica Scotti Kole (On Hiatus) Andrew Dykstal

Don't mind me, I'm snickering at these risque pictures depicting how I should have good posture while I am working at my laptop. Or typewriter. Whatever. A career girl needs good posture.

This morning I found graffiti with my name on it, so I had to pose next to it. And no, I did not put it there yesterday. There is someone else tagging the city with my name. Not that anyone is going to believe me.

I was never much of a gardener until we bought a house with a huge garden that demanded I learn how to care for it, and also begin learning what it had to teach me about life... New on the blog-->
buff.ly/3NuF2ad #lifelessons #gardening

Book launch achievement unlocked! Which do I consume first? Julia Vee - ⚔️EBONY GATE out now! Ken Bebelle 🗡️🌉 Ebony Gate available now!

In the last week or so, my agent told me my synopsis for my second novel needs revising, I had a short story rejected, I approved edits on another story that's pending pub, and I went to a friend's book launch and talked shop over beer afterwards. I...I think I'm a writer now??

Check out this amazing cover of this upcoming book! Congrats, Chris Panatier | Preorder MORGAN BRIGHT!! It's gorgeous!

One of the most powerful film scenes... when George Clooney portrays a man forgiving his wife (who had been having an affair) while she's comatose on her deathbed. The Descendants is one of the most beautiful ways of showing a story of love and family and healing. I still cry.

Had another great day playing the CluedUpp Games Beauty and the Beast themed mystery game. I'm getting all dressed up to run around downtown Seattle is probably my favorite part. 🙂 Go team Beast Mode!!

My husband has been making sourdough bread at home for the last few months. Yes, it's amazing. I love watching him excitedly rush to the kitchen when the bread has cooled enough to cut and spread butter on.

I am really really grateful I get to fit my entire office into a backpack. Sometimes that means buying something more expensive so that it doesn't hurt my back to carry it around, but it is a joyful thing to be portable. #amwriting #WritingCommunity

I think it's summertime...