Monday's newsletter will have the key to another hidden door leading to exclusive content at my website, news about my latest book, and my new "Review One Get One Free" offer. Are you subscribed? #newsletter #subscribe #Writers #Readers #Freebies www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/

May the sportsball today be excellent, and may the Seahawks do all the right things to collect all the points! #SuperBowlLX #Seahawks

I'm not much for football but I'm a Seattle girl (Misplaced in Michigan now) so yeah, I'll be checking scores now and then. #Superbowl2026

The cooking instructions said to set the oven at 180 degrees. My husband wasn’t happy when he came home and the oven was upside down.

I may have a new book on my Kindle. *whistles*

"I don't like football." - Me. "What if Seattle was in it? What if Lady Gaga sings the Mister Rogers theme song?" - Football "HAHAHAHA funny. Pull the other one." - Me "Hold my cardigan." - Football "Demmit" - Me youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...

Remember yesterday when I posted our temperature forecast for the day? And it was going down to about 10 below zero? Well, Saturday is here and it's hollering HOLD MY ICE COLD BEER. When I got up around 8ish it was 20 below zero. #PureMichigan

If there's anything I need that isn't in the house... well I just don't need it that much. #Cold #DangItsCold #Brrr #TurnOnTheKettle

I'm furious right now. Read my brief blog entry to find out why. If you're an author, you DEFINTELY need to know about this. www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s... @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social #ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing

Just want to go on record that that my vote may not be assigned, sold, or otherwise transferred, no matter how much Trump feels he deserves it.

Today would have been Betty White's 104th birthday. She was a passional animal advocate, so I suggest making a donation in her name to your local rescue or animal shelter. (more in comments) #BettyWhite

It's not the New Year for this Pasadena-born girl until I see the Valley Hunt Club coming down Colorado Blvd. HAPPY NEW YEAR! #NewYear2026

Greetings from Hoth, Michigan. #Winter #Ice #Wind #Storm #RemindMeWhyILiveHere

My Christmas book haul. It's just three books but they are ones I REALLY wanted! Maybe you do, too! Learn more in my little blog entry. #Bookhaul #TBR #ReaderSky #ReadingCommunity www.ceejaywriter.com/a-very-booki...

May 2026 be kind to you. #Christmas #newyear2025

This guy's insulin prescription is stuck in that Louisville Kentucky post office mess. We're having to make an emergency purchase that'll cost us $30 more for a bottle. Ironically, we paid extra to have his prescription sent to Chewy via priority mail.

A Review A Day Keeps An Author From Jumping Off A Cliff (It's True!) books2read.com/LoriAldenHoluta #ReaderSky #Poetry #BookSky #ReadersGroup #ReadingCommunity #VictorianEra #Victorians #PoetryBook

My entire collection of ebooks is available at 50% off the regular price as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale and follow @smashwords for more promos like this! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #Reader #Reading

Excellent parenting advise. (Says the non-parent.) youtube.com/shorts/U1k9m...

Seriously. You don't mess with Marilyn Whirlwind. She's a national treasure.

Did you know? Black Friday is named in honor of Rebecca Black, who invented Friday in 2011.

Meanwhile in Michigan, we're still doing a bit of gardening. youtu.be/OVFrlkTHdM8?...

This is a public service announcement! It's the gift-giving season. When was the last time you reviewed your online wish lists? Do you keep one at Amazon, Target, Walmart, somewhere else? Are the items on it still relevant? Do you need to add more items? (cont. in comments) #gifts #wishlist

Happy Halloween! I'm dropping a new book cover tomorrow. See you then! Now go enjoy this wonderfully spooky holiday. youtube.com/shorts/ilEwA... #Halloween

I was today old when I learned that I am part snake. I fully embrace my ancestry and ask that you respect my ethnicity (Brazilian) pronouns (hiss/bite) and dietary needs (carnivore). (Thanks, @memewrangler.bsky.social) www.lgcstandards.com/US/en/Resour... #Snake #Viper #BloodPressure #Lisinopril

Even my socks wouldn't pull on correctly this morning. #LifeChallenges

My first novel is getting a facelift! Want a collector's item? Jump now! It's gone forever on November 1st, when I'll drop the NEW cover reveal. #YA #Steampunk #ReaderSky #CoverReveal #books #ComingSoon Bookshop Finder Universal Link: books2read.com/b/TheFlightT... www.youtube.com/shorts/hEtvk...

As a fan of irreverent historical fiction, I enjoyed "My Imaginary Mary" immensely. Read my review and leave a comment! #BookReview #readerscommunity #readingcommunity #books www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-...

I want to compile the ultimate list of actions that readers can take to help indie writers, and turn it into a PDF handout sheet. I know some actions cost money but there's a lot that can be done at no cost. Please comment with your suggestions. Reposting this would be lovely, too. Thanks! #Writers

Good job, Lansing. <3 www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/lgbt...

Every Fall, Shepherd.com encourages everyone (including you!) to share your three favorite reads in 2025. What were MY three favorite books this year? Click to find out! shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/lori-alden-holuta @shepherdbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #ReaderSky #FavoriteBooks #Books #Readers

Farewell, Diane Keaton - Annie Hall to me, always. I watched that movie 40ish times, while quarantined in my apartment for three months with contagious hepatitis. I had one cable channel back then (1978). I could probably still recite the whole movie on demand (No one is demanding it!) #DianeKeaton

Today is International Octopus Day! My Octo Eight page will help you celebrate the day in style. It's got: FREE DOWNLOADS 🐙Short story starring an octopus 🐙Printable octopus coloring page 🐙OctoPal crochet pattern And more! #Octopus #OctoEight #nature www.brassbrightcity.com/free-fun/wha...

I wouldn't be mad if you watched, liked, and subscribed. Heck, comment if you want, too! youtube.com/shorts/ecibbefhj0Q?feature=share #Poetry #short #fallvibes #fallseason

"The Flight To Brassbright" is ten years old already! Where did the time go? Subscribe to "Postcards from Industralia" for updates on the upcoming anniversary edition. BRASSBRIGHTCITY.COM/NEWSLETTER #anniversaryedition #bookcommunity #booklaunch #Brassbright #indieauthor #newsletter #YA #Steampunk

I really need to know if this rapture thing is going to happen today because it's getting late and I haven't thawed out anything for dinner yet. Can we get an update? #Rapture #DinnerPlans #PB&JSandwichesIGuess

It's Autumn! Style your new Fall look with a book. Parlor Poetry is the one with the pumpkin spice cover! #Autumn #BookSky #Poetry #PumpkinSpice #Brassbright #ReaderSky #Bookish #Victorians #VictorianEra #Humor #ParlorPoetry youtube.com/shorts/sXUZm...

Get yours at amzn.to/4lxz4VT #Poetry #Poems #Victorians #books #readersky #booksky #pumpkinspice

We should be paying attention to what's going on in our country (whichever it is) and the world. But when our hearts can't take anymore for the day, it's good to let some joy into our souls. That's balance. Here's my latest balancing act. SQUIRRELS. www.youtube.com/@Squirrels_a...

I've just reviewed a charming book for the littles in your life! Author Daniel J. Blough has created something quite fun. Here's my review. www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-... #BookReview #Books #KidLit #PictureBooks #SkyReaders

BEST BOOK REVIEW IN THE HISTORY OF READING. A hilarious story about a rich simp from pre-modern Japan 江戸生艶気蒲焼 #KyotaKo #JapaneseStories #BookReview #BookReviewhttps://youtube.com/shorts/14DJie7SAAs?si=Kus2ilGn54TwUWtN

Text: Yesterday I learned how to make simple MP4 slide shows... and YOU get to see my first one! youtube.com/shorts/lCTps... #Brassbright #Readers #Bookworms #Bookish #TBR #AmReading #BookSky #ReaderSky

As today's guest blogger at Long and Short Reviews, I reveal the "origin story" of Parlor Poetry, and YOU can enter a giveaway for a free Kindle copy of the book. www.longandshortreviews.com/guest-blogs/... #Poetry #ParlorPoetry #VictorianEra #VictorianVibes #IndieBook #Brassbright

It starts simple and sweet, and then it just keeps building... this is blowing up all my social medias. And for good reason! youtu.be/gbljPQbxtTQ?...

Today I'll be hunting for the perfect recipe for tomato bisque. I'm tired of canning tomato puree and want something delicious with dinner. I have Romas, I have Celebrities, I have Sun Gold cherry tomatoes. All of them in vast quantities. If you have a good recipe, share!

My book, written in Michigan, has found its way to Nova Scotia! Even at its tender age of less than a month old, it's more well traveled than its writer. Can *you* take it farther? amzn.to/4lxz4VT #ParlorPoetry #Brassbright #Poetry #Books #VictorianEra #History

you just know somebody’s being called by their full name right now

my father-in-law is a “I know a guy” Guy. sadly all the old Guys are aging out of the Guy Economy. Guys are fundamentally incompatible with Hustle Culture because it’s not about “winning” a deal, it’s about collecting favors and goodwill in a mutually-beneficial cycle. protect your local Guy Economy

I've known about the Garage for the Performing Arts for a few years now. The entire notion charms me to pieces. A nice article in the Minnesota Start Tribune tells you all about it. Well worth your time to take a little break and read it. www.startribune.com/big-talent-s...