Sorry. I normally do this every Monday morning, so I'm a little late. But I've randomized the Today's Tarot grid for the week. Go grab your card! readingsbyizolda.wordpress.com/todays-tarot/

I love that a spondee is a spondee.

@podbean.bsky.social I’m severely disappointed in how you have treated me as a longtime, loyal customer. I’ll be moving my podcast to another channel as soon as my billing cycle is up for renewal.

I took this photo of the monument on an outing with friends. Even when it is difficult to believe, like it is nowadays, I think Dr. King was right. #martinlutherking

My Class Civ prof, H. Don Cameron, made the Greek tragedies jump off the page fully formed. My imagination cooked up something similar to what Sir Nolan has created. I can't wait to see this because of that and also because the tech they used looks incredible. youtu.be/Mzw2ttJD2qQ?...

I'm at the point in The Memory Paradox where I wonder if I have the skills to make the play everything I dream of it being. Been listening to How to Playwright from the fab Lauren Gunderson for inspiration. Check it out. She's excellent. #playwright www.laurengunderson.com/how-to-playw...

NTS: You don’t have to know every answer, and you don’t have to try to answer every question. Stick to the projects you’re trying to work on. #distractions #writing

My Staybbatical I took this pic right before dawn at a great house called, "Above Sleepy Hollow" in the mountains of West Virginia. Rich Potter, Michael Jayne, and I rented it a few years between Christmas and New Year's for a writing/creativity retreat. I got so much writing done each time. I…

Woke up dreaming about dawn at the ocean. It's to put my toes in.

The post directing a show blues are real, y’all. I need a new project. #theatre

Haven’t done this for like a year. Not bad. Wordle 1,505 3/6 🟨⬜⬜🟨🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

This. When I was at @umich.edu, I took a poli sci class where we had to create our own political party. Mine? The Educationist Party. Education, critical thinking, creativity, language arts, math, and sciences are how we achieve true freedom. @marylambertsings.bsky.social #education

A Quick-and-Clear Guide: What the Heck Is a Nurture Sequence?  And How Do I Use it to Sell More Books By Izolda Trakhtenberg, President, Sisters in Crime NY Tri-State Chapter Let’s demystify the marketing mystery, shall we? First Up: What’s a Nurture Sequence? A nurture sequence is a short series…

My cats remind me of how Mr. Darcy described Elizabeth Bennett. “But your good opinion is rarely bestowed and therefore more worth the earning.”

Why Every Crime Writer Needs a Mailing List And How to Start Yours Without Stress, Hype, or Overwhelm Let’s talk about something that can help your writing career without draining your energy or turning you into someone you’re not. This last is crucial for all writers and storytellers. If you’re…

And So It Goes – Billy Joel Documentary Part 1 Review “And So It Goes,” the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating, and moving.* Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us to name enduring songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter…

And So It Goes, the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating and a delight. Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us for brilliant songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter for the ages,“ she said. Silly woman. He’s brilliant.

My one-minute play, "Perhaps, Maybe?" got into the Gi60 Play (Houston) festival. Honored to be part of this excellent fest. youtu.be/RDHCLrEfEnw?... Gi60: The International One Minute Theatre Festival

From Prompt to Premiere – Adapting work into other media Can One Word, One Minute, and One Idea Spark a Movie? Yep. How easily can you adapt a work into another medium. A few years ago, I wrote a story a day for a year. I wrote each story from a prompt word. The trick? I only had a single minute…

NTS: If you're wondering why #podcast guest pitches have dried up, check the email address the pitches are going to. I just waded through more than 200 pitches. Don't get me wrong. It's a good problem to have because it means people want to be on the show. But I feel bad because I hadn't replied.

NYC folks. Vote today. #democraticprimary

‘Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.” Dr. Andrea Bonior’s quote floored me and inspired this episode of Your Creative Mind. Listen in. Reflect. Create from a different place. #creativitypodcast #selfawareness

Just read this and it brought me up short. Holy crap! “Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.” Andrea Bonior PhD, Detox Your Thoughts

Brian Wilson, the voice of a generation. RIP. “God only knows what is be without you.”

I want to be a guest panelist on The View. Why not have regular person folks (with a bit of TV and/or speaking experience) on there? Wouldn't it be cool to get the views of people who are boots on the ground living life in the USA right now? #theview #whoopigolderg

Oy. Why does everything fab always happen at the exact same time?

Your character makes a move. You don’t force the next line. You listen and then respond. Just like in chess. I play myself each morning to practice noticing. And writing. #ChessAndWriting #MorningMoves #WritersOfBlueSky

I just ran my first live rehearsal as both the playwright and the director of a scene from my play, "Expiration Date." Grateful to the actors for plumbing the depths of this this ten-minute two-hander and giving me gold. #actors #playwright #director

Happy June! Happy Pride! To the LGBTQAI+ people in my life and beyond, I love you. My door is open, and I will stand with you. Always. #pride #loveislove

Watched AJLT season 3 ep 1 as well as the Hacks finale. Women on TV being funny and owning the screen is my love language. #hacks #jeansmart #andjustlikethat #sjp #comedy

Not all mysteries are alike. I broke down 15 sub-genres from psychological thrillers to cozy whodunits. Writers: this helps your craft. Readers: this helps your TBR. Which kind grabs you first? #WritingTips #MysteryBooks #IzoldaT

Yay and fab! a bit of one of my plays on stage. This is from Expiration Date. youtu.be/TRAUJ6kpvrE?... #playwright #theatre

If you haven’t watched Hannah Einbeinder’s special on Max, run, don’t walk. She’s hilarious and gives a master class in connecting with an audience. Brilliant stuff. Stream Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go on Max play.max.com/standalone/6... #comics #comedy #standup

The result of this morning’s meditation was some art. #art

One after the other, I believe I saw the Tony winners for best actress and best actor. Lat night Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard. Just now, Jonathan Geoff in Just in Time. This is some next level stuff. #broadway #sunsetboulevard #justintime #jonathangroff

Grounded in the Stars by Thomas J Price. She is so gorgeous. #timessquare #publicart #nyc

I think if someone goes alone, and you Euchre them, you should get three points. (How to tell someone you’re from Michigan without telling them you’re from Michigan.) #euchre @umich.edu

The problem is the Legislative branch* doesn’t seem to care if what he’s doing is illegal, immoral, or corrupt. They’ve kissed the ring and won’t be deviating from that path. *Enough of them don’t, anyway.

If you’re a professional editor, you should proofread your mailing list emails before you send them. The one I just received is riddled with misspelled words and grammatical errors. Yikes! #writing #editing

Cover Reveal! and what’s so important about a cover anyway? I’ve been keeping this under wraps, but it’s finally time to introduce you to someone who’s been living in my head—and soon, yours. Meet Gemma Blackthorne: True crime podcaster. Relentless seeker of secrets. Obsessive solver of the…

Is it okay to be so tired/lazy that you can't be bothered to get out of your chair and instead take a photo of the full moon through the window from the couch? Asking for a friend. (Shot freehand with the Nikon Coolpix p600). #fullmoon #nikon #nikoncoolpixp600

I hosted the second Pod Talk where pro podcasters explore the biggest questions facing us today. We dug into editing, engaging with PR pros the best way, and how to make your passion a moneymaker. See it on YouTube. youtu.be/4DZ0k_tw9jo #bettercalldaddypodcast #storycomic #twogeekstalking #podcasts

Am I the only one who thinks all #Broadway, Off-Broadway, & Off-off-Broadway shows need to be recorded for the Theatre on Film & Tape Archive at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts? I believe we've lost so much by not having a record of iconic shows & performances. @nypl.bsky.social

I commented this on a friend’s thread, and it bears repeating. Burn-out is not just you. It’s pervasive, and it’s telling you need a break. Go do something you love that has nothing to do with creating. I go to our local Barcade and play 1980s video arcade games. 1/2

What a fabulous and powerful evening hearing Jeffrey Seller talk about his memoir, Theater Kid. And he was in good company. Here, are Rabbi Jason Klein, then Jeffrey, and then the two moderators, @alexedelman and @benjpasek. And there was a lot of @umichmusicaltheatre in the room. 1/2

Sometimes, when I meditate, receive great nuggets of guidance. Other times? This was today’s. Question: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Answer: Pilgrims The universe has a wacky sense of humor. #badjokes #meditation

Cover reveal! Introducing Gemma Blackthorne. She’s a true crime podcaster chasing history’s secrets. The biggest one of all: her magician father vanished mid-trick 20 years ago. The truth starts at a Coney Island magic shop. #shortstory #CoverReveal #MysteryFiction #mysteriesinhistory

Bravo, young man! www.comicsands.com/autistic-boy...

In honor of Theater Kid by Jeffrey Seller, here’s a throwback to our first show together, "The Fantasticks" in high school. He was Hucklebee, I was Bellamy. We soft-shoed “Plant a Radish” like true theatre kids. Congrats, Jeffrey. Can’t wait to read it. 💜🎭 #theaterkid #musicaltheatre #thefantasticks

I had the pleasure of hosting the second episode of Pod Talk where experienced podcasters gather to answer some of the biggest questions podcasters are facing today. @kurtsasso.bsky.social #reenafriedmanwatts #bettercalldaddypodcast #barneysmith #podcasters youtu.be/T-M5gtdiK6E?...