“I would take a hundred neurotoxic darts for her—nothing will change that.

I have two WIPs I never post about. It’s the same “universe” as A Recipe for Romance. Both need a complete makeover. A machete? A shredder? I’ve been editing for so long, I may have forgotten how to write. Here’s to finishing book 2 of The Annora Project and that heist scene I keep putting off.

Me *back* in editing mode, popping in to read some #WIPSnips and #writingprompts

And I’m watching this movie…

My second grader picked a 20 minute class nap time for her reward points at school, and I’ve never been more proud. Or more jealous…

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to: I don’t even have words to describe this list… MXPX Mannheim Steamroller Chicago FUN. (I’m just now realizing I’ve only been to four. 😳😅🫠)

You’re gonna want to read this! Trust me!

A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE 💘 If you love… 🔥 a chef with something to prove 📚 a small-town professor who hates surprises 🧇 kitchens that feel like confessionals 🚽 an awkward meet-cute 🏡 towns where everyone knows your business ❤️ banter that turns into oh no, I’m in love #BluePit #BluePit📖 #A #R #Q

A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE 💘 When In Rome X The Bodyguard She’s all big-city glamour and crème brûlée. He’s more meatloaf and Midwestern stubborn. When a culinary queen clashes with a grumpy college professor, sparks—and spatulas—fly. #BluePit #Bluepit📖 #A #R #Q

First contest of 2026 ✅ @writingdaywksp.bsky.social

Being a girl mom means practicing with their new hair toys. Harder than it looks…

So grateful to have found the #writingcommunity on #Bluesky. I’ve always been shy about sharing my writing, and very few people have read my completed work. The encouragement and engagement I’ve experienced on this platform has kept me from throwing in the towel. Thank you, all! Excited for 2026!

Describe your WIP in a single word? Or, a single emoji? (Book 2) The Annora Project 💎 (but imagine the element is green😁)

Christmas came early… 🤩😁 My cousin knows I write, and drew my name for the gift exchange! #writingcommunity #writesky

The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go. Wow. This is… Well, shoot.

From ✨The Annora Project✨ I’ve thought about doing a bonus scene from Fynn’s POV when he gets shoved through the wormhole into the future and returning to life in the compound—life without Nora.

🎶 Rehearsing with the orchestra for tomorrow’s performance. 🎶

In the dark, a pinky finds mine and links us together as we bump along the dusty dirt road. And even though I’m exhausted, hungry, and my shoulder hurts like the devil, I smile. ✨The Annora Project✨ #WritingPrompt

She’s all big-city glamour and crème brûlée. He’s more meatloaf and Midwestern stubborn. When a culinary queen clashes with a grumpy college professor, sparks—and spatulas—fly. #writingprompt

Cursive might be dying. The receptionist needed help to read a patient intake form because it was in cursive.

I initially wrote A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE as a grumpy-sunshine trope, but somehow they both ended up grumpy? #Novmemeber

I will not make my query letter longer. I will not make my query letter longer. I will not make my query letter longer. I will not… Crap on a cracker. *deletes everything*

A #WIPSnips from A Recipe for Romance 💘 #writingcommunity #writesky “direction” An awkward meet-cute bathroom encounter after Maggie hears him insulting her food— 🫣🫣

If anyone has the secret to flipping an omelet, please divulge it. I’m completely inept.

Get to know your follows 10 random things you like Tacos Coffee (the fancy-schmancy kind) Sports Popcorn (butter) Playing piano/singing The ocean Reading Lemon (anything) Musicals Scalding hot showers

WHEN IN ROME X IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER #questpit #A #Q #R

She’s all big-city glamour and crème brûlée. He’s more meatloaf and Midwestern stubborn. When a culinary queen clashes with a grumpy college professor, sparks—and spatulas—fly. #questpit #Q #A #R

Love finding this little guy hanging around. And yes, our work plants are named Fred and Ethel.

#Novmemeber Chef Maggie and Professor Will 🥰

#Novmemeber2 She’s all big-city glamour and crème brûlée. He’s more meatloaf and Midwestern stubborn. When a culinary queen clashes with a grumpy college professor, sparks—and spatulas—fly. Currently editing— A Recipe for Romance

Hello, I’m Carly. I’ve loved to read for as long as I can remember, and my Grandma played a big role in that. My writing started as a way to pass the time while waiting for kids to be done with practices. I wrote my entire first novel on my phone.

Currently watching Young Frankenstein. Probably the movie I quote most often… ❤️🤩

First animated crush without saying your age—

Your Halloween costume is "sexy" plus the last internet search you made: Sexy Torn Hip Labrum Welp…

After some feedback, I’m in the rewrite process for the opening of my WIP. New first line— “They say it takes three meetings to fall in love.” #writingcommunity #writesky #writingprompts #SaturdaySnippet

I swear my brain mockingly gives me my best ideas in the shower—no pens or paper in sight. An entire seamlessly hilarious conversation between characters. By the time I get out, I can recall approximately 50% of one line. Never mind that I’ve been staring at the same scene for the past 45 minutes. 🤦🏼‍♀️

A Recipe for Romance 💘 #wipsnip #writingcommunity #writesky “leave” Will’s done fighting it—

A #wipsnips from ✨Book 2 of The Annora Project✨ #writingcommunity #writesky “Red”

Annora’s always chewing watermelon-flavored gum in my YA sci-fi and Maggie always has a hint of vanilla and coconut.

Currently starting draft 5 of A Recipe for Romance after discovering I used the word “sigh” over 130 times. 🫣🥴

What should I name my Midwest small town in my WIP? 1️⃣ Humblebrook 🅱️ Willow Bend 3️⃣ Brookhaven 4️⃣ Riverside 5️⃣ Corning Flats 6️⃣ Loveland Park 📅 Ends: September 3, 2025, 9:38 PM UTC 📊 Show results

It’s September 1st, and I’m in full Fall decorating mode!

Sometimes editing feels like this:

✨A Recipe for Romance✨ #wipsnip #writingcommunity #writesky #amediting “allergy”

Woah. Blast from the past.

That enemies-to-lovers tension with a dash of forced proximity. #wipsnip #writingcommunity #writesky ✨A Recipe for Romance✨

A #wipsnip from ✨The Annora Project✨ #writingcommunity #writesky #amquerying When he kinda likes her raging—

Love this scene from Pride and Prejudice! *swoons* #writingcommunity #writesky #amediting