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.

That feeling when you find the plot hole in the first draft instead of the fourth, sixth, or seventh. 😍 #5amWritersClub #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Golly, I love him. 🥹🤭😂

New week, new adventures! The pup has a smile to share to get us started. We got this. 💪 Happy Monday, everyone.

My muse woke me with words at midnight. 999 tumbled onto the page before I could sleep once more. The pup was less than amused. Now it’s time for my 5am writing session and I’m excited to see where this short story goes. #5amWritersClub #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Starbursts and lollipops, I can’t get enough of his smile. 🥰 The sun came out after a week of hiding and the pup is rather delighted about it. Happy Friday, everyone!

I’m about to achieve a bookish milestone. 📚🤩 My next finished read will be the 500th book that I shelf in my reading apps.

It snowed so our walk has been canceled. The pup isn’t happy about it.

The mermaid short story that I’m writing has reached 5.4k words. I should maybe probably perhaps bestow upon my main character a name… #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #5amWritersClub

The pup has the right idea. 10/10 for his Monday game.

Losing our words is a writer’s worst nightmare. Don’t forget to backup your work. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #5amWritersClub

Cookies? They taste like a peanut butter cup. 😋

Happy Valentine’s Day 💗 ~from the pup and I

D’awww 🥰 we’re tickled pink! The pup and I appreciate all the well wishes we received in light of my publication news. Thank you! Sending smiles your way! Y’all are awesome!

February has been kind to my little writer’s heart. Ima be published twice! My short story, “A Kiss of Saltwater and Ash,” was accepted in Micromance Magazines upcoming anthology. All those years of daily writing, wondering, and imposter syndrome wrangling were worth every second for this feeling.

I’m going to be published! My short story, “The Tulip Thief,” was accepted by Micromance Magazine for publication in their 2026 spring KissMet Quarterly. I’m over the moon, y’all! This writer’s dreams can come true. ✨

I is out of peanut butter. And I see that you still has peanut butter…

The pup has the goofiest grin to share with anyone who needs it. Cheers for making it through half the week! I hope it has treated you well. 🥂😊🐾

A dear friend drew this marvelous portrait of the pup sporting his world-class smile. I am delighted and so very thankful! 🤩🥰 Art by Sotto Voce, author of A SCARRED DRIFTER.

Sending love and sharing a smile with all who need it today. ~from me and the pup 💜

The pup has his paws crossed! 🐾 New FREE contest for writers of Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy — tinyurl.com/wdwcontest6 — Judged by Agent Lydia Caudill of Andrea Hurst Literary Management, via @writingdaywksp.bsky.social Winners get an agent critique of their work.

The pup’s face when it starts snowing and his dad isn’t home yet.

Anyone in need of a Monday smile? The pup has some extra to share.

Weekends are for shenanigans. Happy Friday from me and the pup! What do you have planned?

He’s got on his crazy eyes. 🤪 Happy Hump Day from me and the pup!

Fin! ✨ Draft 1 of my short story is complete at 4.1k words. Let the editing magic begin! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

That feeling when the weekend just started and the house is already clean. ✨

Huzzah for fresh words! I began a new short story this morning. 1k words written so far and it’s starting to take shape. 🪶 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #WriteSky

The pup thinks the bubblegum flavored antibiotic is om nom nom. I’m thinking, yuck! What do you think? Are you on my team or Team Pup?

The algorithm is about to be bamboozled. I’m changing handles from @rynterra to my full name @zsaffrynterra across all social media platforms. 🦋 📸 🧵 🎵 🕊️ The pup and I hope to see you around!

The pup will be tired, they said. For a couple of days, they said. We picked him up from the vet after his dental procedure and he was instantly grinning like a loon and asking to stick his head out the car window. My boy. 🥹😂

My fur mama anxiety is out of this world. We just dropped the pup off at the vet for his dental work. I kept it together for him but now I don’t know what to do with myself for the next several hours. Twiddle my thumbs and try not to panic? That’s the best I’ve got.

Mood. The pup knows how to handle hump day. Happy Wednesday!

Oh, sunshine and daisies! 🫣 The pup needs dental work so we can keep his smile pretty. Our fingers and paws are crossed that all goes well at his big appointment in a couple of days. Wish us luck? 🤞🐾🤞

You’d never guess we were at the vet. All is well, just a check up, but the pup has a smile to share even on stressful days. 💜

Happy New Year! From the pup and me. 💜🎊💜

The pup and I have a New Year’s Resolution: laugh more. What’s yours? 👀

Sending Monday smiles! The pup and I hope you’ve had a marvelous day. 💜

I just submitted my third short story and I’m shaking in my pajama socks. My fingers and my quills are crossed. 🤞🪶🤞 #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

I saved you the last cookie. 🍪

The pup and I found flowers on our Christmas adventure. He’s not too impressed but I’m tickled pink. Flowers in December? It’s a Christmas miracle!

Christmas Eve words. 🪶 Short story #4 is too short by half for its intended submission so I’m writing tonight to get it into proper form. How is your holiday going? #amwriting #writesky

I just finished the book the pup and I started mid November. Reading a few pages daily gave me warm vibes cause of that memory so it’s a bittersweet victory. Book 51 of 52. I didn’t think it was possible this year, but I’m going to reach my annual reading goal. #readingcommunity #BookSky

I asked the pup to pose pretty for his picture in the snow. So majestic.

The short story that I wrote this morning plopped onto the page in second person. That’s a first for me, but I listened to my muse and I’m delighted that I did. The story is about joy, and stars the pup, and has fun words like razzleberry and platypus. It’s with a reader now. 👀 #writingcommunity