I'm still raising funds for Central Texas flood recovery with Rained Out and Other Texas Holiday Disasters. To reduce my inventory of paperbacks, I'm selling them for half-price on my website with code ORCHPR. You get a signed book, free swag, sneak previews, gift wrap. dimond.me/product/Blac...

Remembering my father, uncles, cousins and imagining what they'd say about the current state of the country. Mad. Furious. Seething. Just a few of the words to describe how they'd feel.

Like cozy mysteries? Join www.facebook.com/groups/29526... to get ready for Sleutherfest, a day-long event with 100+ authors giving away their books on December 7. Hang with your favorite authors and get ready for the holidays! #sleutherfest #cozymystery #readersky #mysteryreads #freebooks

World Piano Day! JD Thompson, the protagonist/narrator of my Black Orchid Enterprises Mystery series, plays piano in an ABBA tribute band. He has some thoughts. dimond.me/thank-you-fo...

Being on SNAP benefits for 17 years, I've NEVER been told I wouldn't be paid my benefits. NEVER. What is going on is BEYOND cruel. The ppl w/disabilities, ppl w/chronic illnesses & cancer, seniors already isolated, the 16M hh's w/children. WE REFUSE TO BE A NUMBER. WE ARE PEOPLE. WE DESERVE DIGNITY.

If you're not celebrating National Donut Day, enjoy these from afar.

IKEA does it for me. Been there once. Thought I'd never get out. Panic attack!

Trying to retain my humanity and my politics in a crowded Costco. This is a place of unique terror for me.

Paco ready for Halloween. Anybody want to buy a used BB8 pet costume? Worn 30 seconds. #halloween #pets #cats

"We can be better than this. We have to be better than this." Did you realize that SNAP does not include sanitary products for women? Or soap? Or toothpaste? Think about that for a moment. Just gave money to food banks, but wondering if Costco or online would be best to buy these in bulk. :(

The first Halloween for these young Ukrainian lion cubs. I hope your day is as happy as theirs. #halloween #lion #wildcatsanctuary

Another black cat to appreciate, Shadow illustrating how the plexiglass laptop cover keeps her from expressing herself. #blackcatawarenessmonth

Happy National Cat Day! Adopt a cat to celebrate. #blackcatawarenessmonth #nationalcatday #catsky

World Chocolate Day! Celebrate irresponsibly! #chocolate

The day clownish Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a ridiculous, performative lawsuit against Tylenol seems a good day to re-post this:

National Black Cat Day in Black Cat Awareness Month. Let's see your voids. Need more? Check this out: dimond.me/black-cat-aw... #nationalblackcatday #blackcatawarenessmonth

Chuffed that @bookycall.bsky.social included my fall holiday book Hallow in their Spooky Season and Haunting History collection. Hallow is free until Monday! view.flodesk.com/emails/68f28... Get Hallow at dimond.me/product/black-orchid-5 or books2read.com/BlackOrchids5. #freebook #spookyseason

It’s more than just bad priorities. It’s about lack of basic decency.

For Caturday, cat says order pizza. #BlackCatAwarenessMonth #catsky

Staring down the maw of the holiday season, we have only 1 defense: more books. Get more than 150 free ebooks at cozymysterybookclub.com/bookblast/, just what your holiday budget needed. From my series: #1 (Christmas) & #5 (High Holy Days to Thanksgiving), #2-4 & #6 reduced to $2.99 #cozymystery

Those were the days

Happy Birthday to my almost birthday twin

Cannot remember the artist, but it's great art for Black Cat Awareness Month.

seems so long ago

Be aware of the black cat. And his teeth #blackcatawareness month

Los Angeles County voted to declare a state of emergency in response to federal ICE raids. Normally reserved for natural disasters, the declaration allows the county to mobilize resources and offer assistance to residents impacted by the raids.

Happy Indigenous People's Day.

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

IT'S PUBLICATION DAY!!!!! A spooky tale of spirit possessions and a disappearing Victorian travelling circus 🎪 FREE on #kindleunlimited mybook.to/ThistlewickHouse

Be aware of the black cat #blackcatawarenessmonth

Black Cat Awareness Month

Last night I dreamt I went to Joann's again. Do better, subconscious. Besides, you have enough fabric. Cat tax for Black Cat Awareness Month with appropriate background.

You have a few more hours to get each of these books for 99¢ on the 9th, including my fall holiday book, Hallow: A Fractured Family Tale. Fall holiday book? Yes, from Sukkot to Thanksgiving. Halloween included! authorsxp.com/99-book-sale #books

Not too late to get out to the sukkah and celebrate #sukkot

Thursday celebrates 99¢ on the 9th. Get these books for 99¢ each. authorsxp.com/99-book-sale #books

Black cat to appreciate because it's Black Cat Awareness Month. Some cats are big. Best to be aware of them. #blackcat

Happy World Bobcat Day! Send your favorite bobcat a pizza.

Join me and other Heart of Texas Sisters in Crime authors at the Boerne Book Festival this weekend. Should be fun! www.boernebookfest.com #books #bookfestival #boernetx #mystery

Bestseller book giveaway! Enter to win at authorsxp.com/giveaway and visit the book fair for free and discounted books. #books #bestseller

Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous people. There is a great deal that needs to be done.

Join me and other Heart of Texas Sisters in Crime authors at the Boerne Book Festival this weekend. Should be fun! #books #bookfestival #boernetx #mystery

I'll be signing books at Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX, on November 1, 1-3 pm, to raise funds for Central Texas flood recovery. If you can't make it that day, you can buy Rained Out and Other Texas Holiday Disasters at books2read.com/BlackOrchids4 or my website dimond.me/product/blac...

Happy autumn equinox to those who celebrate

L'shana Tova to those who celebrate youtu.be/FlcxEDy-lr0

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do to stop my simpleminded nephew from destroying your country."

yeah no

Don't forget reviews! Sure, a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ rating is great, but "Wow!" counts as a review and feeds the algorithm. I personally am getting close to receiving my free unicorn! You can help! I promise to let you ride him.