Family rule: no sitting on Dad’s lap when the car is in motion. The pup the instant the car shuts off…

An anthology call featuring women’s empowerment? That’s my bookish catnip! For those who don’t know, I was raised in a religion where women are not given the same rights, powers, or privileges as a man. That indoctrination was a devastating blow to my sense of equality and individual worth (1/2)

Snow on my irises. Stay strong, sweet blossom! The sun will return, and the bees will need you.

What sort of fluffy white nonsense is this?? The pup and I are not amused.

Sending pup smiles your way!

I’m brewing dandelion root tea. *harvested responsibly

I’m my own worst enemy. I found an anthology call that made my muse sing. It’s due in four days. 2.4k words written so far. The goal is 5k. Almost halfway there! Author strong. 💪 #amwriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #5amWritersClub

Teefs 🐾

It was an eventful walk.

It’s my balloon day! One more successful trip around our lovely sun. I’m going to channel all my birthday energy into achieving my lifelong dream. Today I’ll be querying my book baby. Wish me luck!

The pup and I found a carpet of petals. Spring is a magical time of year. ✨

Good morning ☀️🐾

My short story, “The Tulip Thief,” was published! You’ll never guess who’s featured in my story… 🐾 🔗 in comments for readers who enjoy contemporary romance. 🌷

The pup when he spots his dad.

The first five pages are a special kind of writer hell. I revised my book baby’s beginning. Again. And since I was on a roll, I continued editing the rest of the book. Again. All 99k words of it. In case anyone has wondered why I’ve been so quiet, I was with the words. #5amWritersClub #WriteSky

Huzzah! My dark romantasy short story, “Ballad of the Albatross,” was accepted by Dragon Soul Press for publication in their upcoming PIRATE COVE anthology.

Biiiiiiiiig stretch!

I’m too gullible for this holiday. 🙄😅

I opened the door and said, “It’s raining!” The pup charged out like a weather vigilante. He’s now barking at the sky, letting it know who’s boss. Good golly he makes me laugh. 🤭🤣🤣

Last week was tough for me, but this brightened my entire month. My short story, THE HAVE NOT AND THE TADPOLE, was accepted by Wild Ink Publishing and will be appearing in their Perigean Tide Anthology. #5amWritersClub #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Anyone up to Tuesday shenanigans? The pup wants in on the fun.

Sending pup smiles your way! Happy Monday and cheers to a great week. 😊🐾

My hubby fakes yawns. The pup yawns. I yawn. My hubby laughs.

Golly, I’m so lucky to be his human. 🥰 How is your Sunday going?

Happy Spring Equinox 💜 I’m celebrating outdoors with the pup. We’re scouting a place to relocate an ant colony. Do you have any plans for the holiday?

I woke with crawlies in my hair. 😣 The ants found a tiny hole in the window casing beside the bed and are migrating their colony into my snake plant. Not cool, ants. Not cool. 🐜 🐜🐜

I wonder if the pup minds my coffee breath as we exchange good morning kisses. 😘

It’s finally warm enough that the pup was able to enjoy his breakfast outside. He loves the sunshine just like his mama. ☀️

The sun returned to our little corner of the world and the pup couldn’t be happier.

The weather is going bonkers! Stay safe and warm, everyone. 💜

Y’all ready for my latest blunder? I saw a TON of Mother’s Day stuff on social media yesterday so I sent my mom a text—I know that’s not much but it’s better than the two year silence we had from 2020-2022. Texting wasn’t the blunder. This is: It wasn’t Mother’s Day in the USA.

I finished editing my book baby. 🥳 I love this novel so much. I’m equal parts excited and terrified to share it with the world. #amquerying #WriteSky #5amWritersClub

He wants you to fix the weather since I’m obviously incapable of such a simple task. 🙄

There are only 100 pages left in my book baby’s edit, and I’m as delighted as a bee on a dandelion. The End is nigh!

Don’t forget to rotate your papihuahua with every watering or he’ll grow lopsided. Happy Hump Day from me and the pup. 😊🐾

Sending sunshine and smiles your way. 🌞 Happy Monday!

I had a tough decision to make… then I realized it’s International Women’s Day and it feels as though the Fates have spoken. I wrote a psychological dystopian novel that was inspired by my own journey to discover equality after being raised to consider myself as less than a man. (1/2)

The pup is plotting.

I’ve been sitting on the floor when I brush my teeth so the pup will see how normal it is for a stick to be in one’s mouth for when I brush his teefs. I’m not entirely sure it’s working…

I was holding all five of my upcoming publications in my dream last night and I woke to my soul singing. I am so thankful for the editors who decided to take a chance on my work. 💜 Soon my words will be in print! #amwriting #ampublishing

My February Reads 📚 I was particularly impressed with Sotto Voce’s A SCARRED DRIFTER; and that Spring Kissmet anthology included many delightful stories. There is so much talent in the Indie Author community. If you’ve never picked up an Indie book, I recommend giving it a shot. 😊

Saddle up, y’all! My western short story was accepted for publication in Dragon Soul Press’ WILD FRONTIER anthology. 🤩🤩🤩 Some of my favorite memories as a kid include watching westerns with my grandpa who passed in 2008. I wrote this story for him.

May we all find reasons to smile like the pup. Good morning and cheers to a new day. ☀️

Sunshine and seawater! My mermaid short story, “The Drowning Song,” was accepted by Dragon Soul Press to be published in their Splash Anthology. I think I’ll take the pup on a victory lap around our neighborhood. Huzzah!!!

I had my fun. Now the pup gets his. 🥰

Baby steps 🐾 The last time I went to the gym, I came home to the pup’s big brother having a stroke. I haven’t felt comfortable to return since, and the pup’s separation anxiety won’t let me leave his sight. Today I got the best of both worlds, thanks to my helpful hubby. I’m a lucky gal. 🥰

Micromance wants “The Last Cookie.” My first-ever drabble (100 word story) was accepted by Micromance Magazine and is set to be published in May. I’m as delighted as a bee on a dandelion. 😍

There’s something special about an innocent grin when the world is dark and violent. Sending love and a smile from the pup and I to whoever may need it.

It’s been 55 days since my last cup of coffee, but I’m on a writing deadline so I caved to the addiction. I feel like I can see sound.

What’s your favorite remedy to clear a foggy mind? I spent the past 4 hours playing with words and now my brain is mush. The pup suggested an adventure is the cure but I think he has a secret motive.