Apparently we've reverted to colonialism. Snort.

Well. I dont even have words. Other than WTF White House? I am... disgusted. All over again. There was a fine line of daily disgust. Now... Who the hell does this crap?! Glances at Napoleon and damn. There's a lot more in common there than I realized. Probably the syphilis too.

It's been a long time since I've had a new release. This one hits such a soft spot in my heart. Please celebrate with me, and click that link! #booksky #romancereader #romancelandia #writingcommunity www.amazon.com/Perfect-Mess...

I absolutely hate winter. Who's with me on a beach where it never drops below 70?

Reading Royalty statements and making sense of them is an excursion in trying to interpret a foreign language! "Where did 15 cents go?" Hey, don't laugh. Fifteen cents adds up!

Okay, all! 🥳🎉🥂 I'm absolutely ecstatic to announce that I am now represented by the fabulous Cole Lanahan with The Seymour Agency! www.theseymouragency.com/about-us #writingcommunity #amwriting #contemporaryromance #romanceauthor

I have a major announcement tomorrow!! Stay Tuned! 🥳🎉🥂 #writingcommunity #amwriting

Something new is heading this way soon... stay tuned for more details! 👀 Coming February 2026. #romancereaders #romancewriters #writingcommunity

Looking for fantasy / romantasy cover artists! *HUMAN made mandatory!* Please drop links to your favs! #fantasyauthor #amwriting

Cover release coming on Halloween!! No particular tie to the holiday but its my favorite holiday, so Im celebrating author style! So excited to share this with you all. Stay tuned! #writerscommunity #author #romance #smalltown #slowburn #sexysingledad

Positive pitch session wrapped! WHOO! I had almost forgotten how NICE it is to simply have a *conversation* over phone or video with an agent or editor. It never has to be long for me to enjoy it. #writingcommunity

YOU GUYS!!!!! (And gals!) I got my preliminary cover back on my upcoming contemporary. IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!!! I am over the moon to see it finalized soon.❤️ #amwriting #writingcommunity

Progress #writingcommunity!! Keep at it and congrats! www.cnn.com/2025/09/05/b...

I never thought I would like a grey horse. But you owned me, kiddo. There was nothing I wouldn't do for you... and so I did the final thing you needed. Thank you for waiting to tell me goodbye. We will ride again Gandalfini. Over eternally green pastures. With Basix right beside us.

Well that was a feat and a half. Updating all my books with competitive pricing, new categories and sub-cats, and 'no AI' tags across all listing places. Still waiting on account reset info for Apple. Worked on formatting upcoming new release, too. #writingcommunity #writerslife

Exciting times on the author front. Rebranding! With a con upcoming, and having not been in the con world for a while, it's time to modernize. Check out my Linktree -- What else should I include? Any ideas on how to make Bluesky in the link header? #writerscommunity linktr.ee/ClaireAshgrove

First concert in... uh... 25 years ;). Linkin Park!

I am THRILLED to be returning as a panelist to one of my favorite conventions EVER!! Come see me and a slew of other fabulous authors and artists at Archon in St. Louis, Oct 4-6!! archonstl.org #writerscommunity

Query hell is an apt term. Professional experience tells me logically that certain things just come with the experience. Those dont bother me. It's the things that aren't normal practice that blow my mind. Like... idk... common human decency. ##writerscommunity

That moment when you hit a turning point in your manuscript that you've been anxious to get to... and you text your critique partner with random gushing. Things only authors get 😆 #writingcommunity

No comments about the dust on my keyboard. Hah. But I have new writing friends. #amwriting #writerscommunity

Idk about you... but this 4th didn't feel very celebratory. So let's find some happy things to spark some fireworks! Who has a book milestone they've hit? Small or large - every step counts. Mine is ten finished chapters on a re-release Im revising. Your turn! #writingcommunity #authors

Mother's Day comes to a bittersweet end. On the way home from dinner - traffic stopped on the highway - a young deer hit mortally and yet alive. My kids and I put her in our truck and connected with local PD to see her humanely relieved of her suffering. She was so beautiful. I am touched.

Fun Fact. We writers joke about our browser history. I testified on a federal crime. I joked with the agent about my browsing history probably flagging lists. He looked up from his notebook and deadpanned, "Yes." I shut up fast. 🤣

It's a fantastic book - download it - buy it - or just borrow it and read it. The Dust Bowl Triolgy are worth the effort.

Your School House Rock moment......

ATTN to EVERYONE who has something on Soundcloud

Happy Mother's Day to all my motherly friends: Fur moms, people moms, and people who simply fill the motherly role. ❤️❤️

Had a really neat conversation with a client this afternoon. I admit I was a little nervous - anticipated fielding author justifications. FABULOUS call. I'm super excited to see where this story goes now. ❤️ ##amediting ##writerscommunity

Whoo-hoo! Haven't been to a concert since '04. Going to see Linkin Park this fall!! Happy Mothers Day to me!

And today I find my editor self giving yet another feedback letter on sex in fiction a) driving the plot forward b) matching the tone of the surrounding novel c) matching characterization. Sigh. #amediting #writingcommunity

When your brain's so happy over solving a future plot problem it mixes up the outline with your active writing. -delete- -delete- -delete- Now that today's chapter took up far more time than necessary, off to the editing cave. Happy writing all! #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity

Aaand in other news... No matter how old you get, or even if you've had children, it's still impossible to write a sex scene with your mother in the room. 🙄🫣😬 #amwriting #romance #writingcommunity

Soooo excited!! Confirmed with two friends we are doing a shared world this year. Yes it's vague. Intentionally. But the project promises to be a little bit dark and a whole lot HOT! And Im giddy that I'm writing with two women I admire and always looked up to! #romance #author #writingcommunity

It's been a bit since I've been social. I'd forgotten how peaceful BlueSky is. I did a thing, readers. I am writing a spicy contemporary. #secondchance for the win.

Really good, fun read! Congrats on your release! #writingcommunity

Good Morning. I can get behind this.

Fool of a Took! 😂

We're at the end of another hard, frustrating week. What are your WINS this week? Did you find words? Did you make a connection? Did you find someone who relates to you? Solidify an idea? Simply brainstorm? Let's celebrate each other - we all need positivity right now. #writingcommunity #authors

Might save a life.

Happy International Women’s Day from Spain, everyone😍❤️!!!

Rejections? I've usually always treated them like a roadblock meant to plow full speed ahead through 🤣 Seriously they happen. Move forward and don't let them bog you down. #pretendpanel #writingcommunity #authors #writers

Love this picture even though it's heartbreaking. #resist

Yay! Happy dance! Support @altnps.bsky.social Got them today!

If you're looking for a freelance editor for novella or novel-length genre fiction for adult readers, check me out here: reedsy.com/melissa-singer Or on Fb, which is pretty moribund but I kept it around for DMs when I left Twitter: www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Or you can DM here on Bluesky.

“If you’re running in fear of your own voters, there is nothing America can do for you.” - JD Vance, Munich, February 2024.

Really fascinating epic fantasy that I'm copy editing right now. Also nabbed a client with a contemporary romance I am SUPER excited to work on. I have the best clients!! ❤️ #amediting #writingcommunity

I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni

I think this is one unchanging aspect of "authoring" - nerves over getting edits back. I should receive mine soon. And I swear I have gnawed off every nail I own. #writingcommunity #author