We've all probably hit a wall or a rut at some point in our writing journey. Never hurts to take a look at some ways to kickstart your creativity. We all need a boost every now and again.

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I try to do most of my posts about books and writing, but I am sad to share that my lovely mare, June, re-injured her leg and I had to say goodbye to her this week. I am heartbroken, sad and lost. She was the best girl, and I will always miss her. RIP Junie-June. 🌈🦄 #horses #rainbowbridge

My beta readers have had my book for approximately 47 years (writer math). So I wrote a guide to surviving the wait without rewriting the whole thing out of panic. www.redfoxwriter.com/post/are-the... #WritingCommunity #BetaReaders #WriterLife

Your beta readers aren't mind readers. Give them the right questions and watch your manuscript level up. www.redfoxwriter.com/post/everyth... #WritingCommunity #BetaReaders #AmWriting #FictionWriting

I took a break from my WIP to do a little research about how readers feel about AI in writing (I know we writers have lots of opinions). I found some interesting studies and shared my reflections here: www.redfoxwriter.com/post/sleepin... #WritingCommunity #AIandCreativity #AuthenticityPenalty

I have disappeared from social for a while but for good reason -- I'm writing like crazy! I am close to 60K words in "The Cardinal Witch", my new novel manuscript. Haven't been this excited about my writing in a while and can't wait to do more tonight! #writerslife #workinprogress #amwriting

Closing in on 20K words, but I took a detour tonight to do a blog post about the complexities of classifying your work. So, what do you do when your "urban" fantasy isn't quite as urban as you expected it to be? #contemporaryfantasy #urbanfantasy #amwriting www.redfoxwriter.com/post/when-ur...

Most of my post are about writing but close to 2 years ago, my mare tore a suspensory ligament & needed surgery. I wasn't able to ride for almost a year. Got to get back on in March 2025. This video is from yesterday. I am so pleased with how she's progressing. #BossMare #DutchWarmblood #Horses

New blog post is up -- an interview with author GA Finocchiaro where we talk dread, defiance, and the art of writing for your toughest critic: yourself. Check it out: www.redfoxwriter.com/post/satire-... #AuthorInterview #BookSky #WritersOfBluesky #IndieAuthor #AuthorSpotlight #BlueskyBooks

Up for a short writing challenge? Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social 250-word Microfiction Challenge on December 5th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/250

Up to 15K words in my new rough draft. Things are coming together & I have thread of scenes to follow. I've also finally managed to make some of my world building notes fit into some sensible format instead of the random pile of ideas. #AmWriting #Writerslife #Pantsterforlife

Hell’s top Sales & Acquisitions devil has a rival who’ll stop at nothing. Secrets, sabotage, and forbidden love—The Devil Inside is not your average office drama. #FantasyBooks #EnemiesToLovers #DevilRomance #BookRec 🔗 tinyurl.com/39yc95fm

Going to be honest, I haven't done much "writing" lately but I have made huge progress in getting my world building notes cleaned up & organized. Now they make sense & I feel like I can get back to writing my WIP & not second guess myself on some of the details. #amwriting #writerslife #firstdrafts

HEY #WritingCommunity, NEW EPISODE OF BAD LIT FRIENDS IS UP!!!! Coming to you live (recorded!) from the RMFW #ColoradoGold conference, held this last weekend. And we're talking about--DUH!--conferences! Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts! open.spotify.com/episode/0EBW...

That would be interesting

Got to review my short story, Gangsta Godmother, which will appear in the upcoming Nefarious anthology from Duskbound Books. (probably in January). Had a few minor edits but otherwise, looking good! #shortstories #amwriting #anthologies #fracturedfairytale #books

I know I mentioned in another post that I'd lost a friend to breast cancer. She was also part of my review squad -- a group of friends who will look at my rough drafts & beat them with a big stick. I decided to talk about that -- and her -- in my new blog post: www.redfoxwriter.com/post/farewel...

I lost a very close friend to breast cancer yesterday. We're going to miss her terribly. She had a big personality that could fill the room. She was far, far too young to have to leave this world. #cancersucks

Sometimes we all need a little bit of a kick to get restarted.

Finally feel like I've hit my stride on my WIP. Up to about 7K words now. It started to come together when I made some changes to my main character. Onward and upward! #amwriting #writers

Is anyone else just... worn out?

Tonight’s Nightcap & Review: Pucking Strong by Emily Rath . 5⭐️s and available 8/26. Thank you Hambright PR for the E-Arc! #booktok #emilyrath #puckingstrong #mmromance #hockeyromance #bookstagram #booksky Check out my TT for my full review

I shared this when they were looking for submissions & I'm happy to report that my short story, "Gangsta Godmother" will be part of the Nefarious Anthology. Looking like a mid-Jan 2026 release, but something to look forward to in the new year. #shortstory #anthology #fracturedfairytale #books

Okay, nothing to do with writing but they are pretty darn cute.

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Check this out from @kevin-gallant.bsky.social

Love this.

Lauren Stone always regretted the way things ended with Danny. Years later, they cross paths again while Lauren is in town recording a new album. Is a second chance worth the risk? Or is Lauren just playing with fire? tinyurl.com/2aknwz86 #womensfiction #Booksky #readinglist #books #amreading

Mara's hell bent on being Hell's #1 Sales & Acquisitions agent. The last thing she needs is a fling with an angel, but temptation proves too much to resist. But when her biggest rival in Hell gets wind of it, all bets are off... and all Hell just might break loose. #BookSky #Books #ParanormalRomance

#authorlife #writers #writingcommunity #kindnessmatters

We all have characters who get under our skin and into our hearts, whether they're our own creation or someone else's. Check out my blog & share: Who are some of your favorite characters? #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WriterSky #Characters #BookLovers www.redfoxwriter.com/post/fierce-...

Haven't done much writing, sadly. Being actual responsible adult has taken up far too much of my time. But there were some highlights - like my cousin's wedding in Traverse City, MI. This picture is sunrise on Grand Traverse Bay. #writerslife #sunrise #photography #photos

I'm a bit in the middle but probably lean to pants

Definitely check out what's available from @ggcollins.bsky.social -- fun reads!

I will be teaching this WRITING DISABLED CHARACTERS IN FICTION workshop online through Women on Writing for six weeks starting July 15th! All disabled writers welcome! Sign up below! #DisabilitySky #AmWriting #Teaching #BookSky #WritingCommunity www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/La...

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We all have regrets. The one that got away. The truth we told when we should have stayed quiet (or the lie we told instead). Lauren Stone has a chance to find out what might have been... and it just might destroy her band, her career and her sobriety. #womensfiction #loveandregret #booksky #books

Check it out if you're a fan of #Bridgerton or #JaneAusten

I hope something comes out of this. One of my books was included in the Library Genesis database (Lib Gen) without my permission and from what I understand that has been used to train AI like Meta's. No one got my permission to include my book or to use it to train ANY AI system.

I've lived this.

There is totally a story to be written about this. #storyideas #writers

15 months ago, my mare tore a suspensory ligament in a hind leg. 12 months ago she had surgery. This is her today as we are rehabbing her (my trainer riding today, not me). She just got the OK from the vet to start cantering a little. So happy my best girl is recovering well. #horses

When Mara, a devil determined to become Hell's #1 Sales & Acquisitions agent, crosses paths with a disgruntled angel stuck in a dead end job, all bets are off. When her biggest rival gets wind of their affair? Hell will never be the same. #booksky #darkfantasy #supernatural tinyurl.com/2rwrvuk5

Thought about writing micro fiction but haven't quite taken that first step? Here are five reasons why you should jump in and give it a try: booksbywomen.org/try-it-you-m... #writingtips #microfiction #writing

I finally feel like I'm making progress on my WIP. I had a piece fall into place and the bones of the story are starting to pull together. I'm barely 10K words in, and it is a bit haphazard, but it feels good to be writing again instead of floundering. #amwriting #author #writerslife

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey filled with pirates, magic, and the ultimate quest for revenge. ⚓️🧙‍♂️ Now available on: Amazon: shorturl.at/RtHaK Kobo: shorturl.at/vilRg Books2Read: books2read.com/u/b5GqGO #booksky #fantasybooks #readersky

"Dark Fae rule Boston's criminal underworld and a Fae Seer must decide if revenge is worth betraying the one she loves." Get your copy of Shadow King now: tinyurl.com/yeycrfr7 #booksky #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy #darkfae

Can't say it better than the review -- intelligent mysteries with a supernatural twist. I've read several of her books and enjoyed all of them. Definitely check it out. #amreading #booksky #goodbooks #reading

A few things at work this week made me think about my tolerance for risk & my tolerance for inertia. Does taking risks give you the chills? Check out my new blog post on 5 reasons taking a risk could be beneficial. #takingrisks #faceyourfear #writerslife www.redfoxwriter.com/post/does-th...