The secret sauce of you heals #secret #7syllablesentence #poetry #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #poets #creativewriting

Whisper a secret, closer. 🤫 #7syllablesentence #secret

“...between north & south, right & wrong, you & me.” Beautiful progression. A lovely write, Karen! 💜💜💜💜💜

“He told that guy to watch the house and tail us to the state line. That’s probably all anyone knew, your friend aside.” “Fuck,” I gasped, blanching at the realization. Here I was, reading her the riot act for her little coke run, and rightly so."

Laser-focused headlights crossing state lines don't know the difference between north & south, right & wrong, you & me. So just keep driving. @madp03t.bsky.social #AmpersandAfterDark #prompt #poetry #blueskypoetry #writesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #fictionwriters #poets #creativewriting

She peeked under her tinfoil tiara, blew hair from her eyes & lifted her nose into the air. It smelt like salt, slippery, cleaned by cats & the singing of mermaids. She detached herself from the known land and hummed in reply to the portal. On the rocks, plastic bags billowed on gusty winds. #vss365

Here is a better image of #ShadowsOfWomen - #MidnightRed bsky.app/profile/kare...

Well, I'm back at it! Took a break after creating the Women of Babylon series (R) of #sculptures currently installed at a gallery. This time the fabric sculpture series (wall mounted, 3.5 ft tall) Shadows of Women starts with this draft of Midnight Red (L). #art #staycreative

Willow sunbathing on such a warm day. #CaliforniaCatChilling #KittySoakingUpSunlight #Prrrfect

I love this so much. Stories themselves are like rivers but also the process of writing them is like that, almost aiming to go from that initial idea (a spring) through the "babbling brook" stage towards the point where the river is strong and mighty? Is that how you see it?

Yes, love this. I also love "find the gold" (imagining it like panning for gold). Sometimes, I also talk about "following the labyrinth" - trying to find that thing at the centre of the story maze.

"find the wonder"

Following up on a question from @sfreligh.bsky.social, what bespoke words do you use to describe your writing process? For example, Sarah talks about "grunting out" a story. @kathyfish.bsky.social (I think?) talks about "revisioning", I often talk about "spaghetti stories" (need straightening out).

Well, what can I say when Willow curls up by my feet? #CaliforniaKittyCurl #FelineForeverInMyHeart #CozyCat

absolutely awesome, congratulations, always excellent when the best people get the credit they deserve

I'm in! About my submission (selected from 1200+ 76+ countries) they wrote: 'We appreciated the quality, concept, and presentation of your submission, and are excited to include your work in this project' #Photography #Art #No35Gallery Will post art when live. #StayCreative bsky.app/profile/kare...

How exciting for you,good luck.

Congratulations!

"An Indiana University instructor who showed a graphic in class that listed the “Make America Great Again” slogan as covert white supremacy has lost her job." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/u...

Congratulations and good luck.

I am very, very pleased! I just learned that my submission to another international gallery has made it to the final round of selections. #art #photography

Congratulations Karen! Your art is beautiful! 💛

77 Candles 🎂 today for this winner of 3 Academy Awards (nominated for 21), 2 BAFTA’s, 8 Golden Globes, 4 Emmy’s, 7 Grammy’s, and a Tony Award — the glorious MERYL STREEP

Five artboards, hundreds of artists across fifty-three countries, and your work among them in Madrid is something to be genuinely proud of. Congratulations.

one time is at least a start #7syllablesentence #one

Here is my #7syllablesentence: One time may not be enough #Prompt #One #BlueskyWriters #StayCreative

Here's a look at the #publicart display in #Madrid. I am so so pleased to be in this exhibit. 5 artboards 350+ #artists 53 countries.

Officially opens to the public appropriately on Juneteenth. 🇺🇸

love how every app has to periodically inform me that push notifications are disabled. damn bro who do you think did that!!! history's mysteries

#Sanctuary comes in many shapes a#d forms. See how we artists have given the concept form. Now through July 12~ #CloverdaleArtsAllianceGallery #JamesWilliamMoore #TerryHolleman

Flashback to #Season1 #EkphrasticFolkArt Here's an excerpt from the very first issue! anyflip.com/sdmnd/cffm/ #poetry #prose #creativewriting #folklore #folkart #StayCreative

Morning! #WillowInABasket #CaliforniaKitty #FramedFeline #MyPhoto #Photography

Oh dear. Rest well, sweet pup.

Her back leg is tucked under her forelegs. Poor 🐶 tried to eat a 🐝 yesterday and is on Benadryl.

I'm gonna post this everyday so MAGA never forgets what Trump did on Jan 6

#EveryDayAGift: The #Spiders do not disappoint! Look at what they can when yesterday's work was blown away! #Nature #Art #Awe #MySculpture #MyBackyard #SFBayArea #California #MyPhoto #Photography

Nothing creates something new #vss365 #Nothing #7SyllableSentence #PoetsOfBluesky #Poetry #StayCreative

A newly-written & recorded: #IsThisWhatItMeansToBeABombshell enjoy! #poemsaloud #spokenword #poetry #poetsofbluesky #staycreative

47 years old today. Mother of one adult and two soon-to-be adults. I’ve written and published some things I’m proud of. I’ve held onto my job in a time of extreme duress. I’ve found a partner who loves me the way I always deserved. So many reasons for gratitude.

It’s me. I was once this little girl. Thanks to the Ojai Public Library.

What we know, what we don’t want to know … What we can do to save ourselves and others. #taboo #sexualabuse #speakout #speakup #Substack karenpiercegonzalez.substack.com/p/once-a-taboo

My newly written and recorded #poem: #IsThisWhatItMeansToBeABomshell? #SexualAbuse #Predators #SexTrafficking #ReleaseEpsteinFilesNOW #WeCanDoThis #Let'sGetItDone! #PoetsOfBlueSky #StayCreative

#EveryDayAGift: Today's table bouquet of trimmed #rosemary #roses and more. #Nature #Art #Awe #MyBackyard #SFBayArea #MyPhoto #Photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #StayCreative

#EveryDayAGift : Roses, Roses, Roses come out from wherever you are! #Nature #Art #Awe #MyPhoto #MyBackyard #SFBayArea #StundayArt PhotographersOfBlueSky

This was my first #poeticlibretto (#smallhybridpoetryartbook) published by #FourFeathersPress. Since then, I've had five more published as free #flipbooks! Download #MountainsofOcean: anyflip.com/sdmnd/aylh/ #poetry #art #hybrid #StayCreative

daisy.

Mark your calendar for this event! @CliveMatson #LifetimeBeatPoetLaureate brings decades of #poetic experience and insights to the podium of this live event hosted by me! #June 25 #OpenMic too!

So thrilled to be a part of this.