Daily headaches are keeping me from writing as much, so here's something completely different. This beautiful orb weaver #spider took up residence on my deck this morning. I'm very honored to have her. #nature #autumn #spooky

For every 2-4 fiction books I read, I try and slip something nonfiction in. This time, I'm trying to educate myself on the ideologies behind anarchism, communism, and socialism from one of the greats. #currentlyreading #booksky #readersky 📚💡

I've taken a few days to let this short story stew before diving into revisions, but I think I'm ready! Wish me luck. 🪐📚💙 #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

I just finished this short yet meaningful little read. It's really best if you go into it without knowing much, so I won't spoil it. But it's a 4/5⭐ in my book and gave me a lot to think on. #booksky #readersky

So excited! I just finished the first draft of this short story today and I am really pleased with the shape it's taking. #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

I'm actually always #currentlyreading Women Living Deliciously by Florence Given. I try to re-read a few pages a night, as a reminder to myself. I recommend this to every woman (all inclusive! femme in any way!) who is looking to find their joy. More below 👇 #booksky #readersky

On the heels of my first rejection, I got a call from a friend who had read the same story. They said it was beautiful and they had been moved to tears. A good reminder that it's not all about the credentials. My heart is very full today. 🖤 #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky

Got my first publication rejection. 🙃 It will be one of many, but I'm continuing on! It's a rite of passage. #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity

This isn't exactly new, but I was reminded the other day that many folks don't know I also embroider! I should really pick up a new project, it's so meditative... #embroidery #artsky #artist

In my ongoing efforts to read the classics of Sci Fi and Fantasy, next up on my reading list is This Immortal by Roger Zelazny. Ursula K. Le Guin referenced it several times in her essays on #SFF and if I trust anyone's opinion, it's hers. #booksky #readersky #writesky

It's raining, the leaves are starting to change, and Marshmallow has reached a level of cozy previously unknown to human observation. #catsky #autumn #cozy

Okay, this fantasy short story is very very near completion and I'm about to start submitting it around. Still deciding on the final title, but that's the last piece! Wish me luck, friends! ☺️ #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

Are bookshelf tours a thing? This is my section of most loved/most influential books. Does anyone else have a special spot for their faves? What's in there? I want to know! #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity

An early excerpt from my fantasy novel project, temporarily called "The Knight." #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

Feeling this word of the day as the season starts to turn 🍂 #booksky #autumn #spookyseason

I'm cheating a little because today's WIP is actually pretty well done. If there's interest, I might work up the courage to share the whole thing! From "Bag of Bread", a fantasy short story. #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

Everyone has been raving so I'm diving in. I absolutely adored Babel, so I have high hopes! #booksky

Another excerpt from the as-yet-untitled weird lit short story I'm working on! More and more every day. #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

Today's WIP is a weird lit short story that's been pouring out of me. Hoping to have the finished piece done soon! [expanded passage in alt text if you're intrigued!] #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #wipsnips

as a very amateur student, this word appealed to me #writesky #wordoftheday #booksky

Giving this a go and sharing a few paragraphs from my WIP novel project, currently under the cryptonym "The Knight." #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity

anybody for a word of the day? #wordoftheday #writesky #booksky

I have mainly intuited the rules of grammar from a lifetime of reading. Trying to get a bit more formal... But keep it spooky. Current read: The Deluxe Transitive Vampire by Karen Elizabeth Gordon #booksky #spookyseason #writing

remember kids, the best thing you can do to fight capitalism is love yourself

Is a one-day boycott going to fix all problems? No, but it's a damn good start. Boycott today, then start detangling yourself from these corporations permanently. It takes time, it takes small steps. Don't let anyone tell you that a step in the right direction is a bad thing.

TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY! If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK! Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore. JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺 #24HourEconomicBlackout

when someone does something nice for us, we're taught to appreciate it, say thank you. make sure you apply that when you do something nice for yourself. anything counts: a shower, a microwave dinner, a bed made. be nice to yourself and say thank you. ❤️

taking a brief break from painting to embroider a shirt for the upcoming #saintmotel tour. very much a wip #embroidery #art

quote this and share a photo of a native plant you love! or just name one. this is wild bergamot in my backyard from last summer, ft. a cute lil hummingbird clearwing. #gardening #nativeplants

throwback thursday to this little ghost which was one of the first things i painted when getting back into it. i adore him #art #tbt #throwback #watercolor #ghost

rose mallow by me watercolor my favorite native nebraskan flower, by far. i have a swath of them in my backyard that brings me joy every summer. #art #watercolor #februarty #nativeplants

thinking about summer and native plants. my favorite native flower, rose mallow, from last year's garden:

enjoying the small things, like two cats to keep me warm while i work.

a tranquil moment by me watercolor/ink i struggled a bit with this one and didn't care for it in its watercolor-only state. so i thought, what the hell, let's add some ink. and honestly, that helped. it still isn't my best, but i enjoyed the journey regardless. #art #januarty #watercolor

here's the whole "colorful bugs" series! imo, the spider is the weakest one, but i loved the time i spent on all of these. it's as much about the journey as it is the end result. #art #watercolor #januarty #traditionalart

cithaerias aurora by me watercolors this marks the final piece in my "colorful bugs" series and it's been a fun one! #art #watercolor #butterfly #traditionalart #januarty

i joined this app and after a bit i thought, "this isn't as riveting as instagram or my other socials." and then i went, "oh, that's actually a good thing." i don't want an algorithm hell-bent on keeping me engaged anymore. 😐

bombus terrestris by me watercolors he is a fuzzy boy and i love him #art #watercolor #bumblebee #januarty

My first oil painting, I’m working with grays right now to get the value #art #artist #oilpainting #painting

metagryne bicolumnata by me watercolors spider legs are... difficult. pleased with the background leaf for this little dude though. #art #watercolor #januarty #spider

chrysochus auratus by me watercolors the first in a series of four colorful bugs. i'm very pleased with how the colors on the exoskeleton turned out! #watercolor #art #januarty

stella in red by me watercolors the last (for now) in my limited temperature study series. i absolutely feel like this helped me learn and improve! #art #watercolor #januarty #cat

juniper in blue by me watercolors yet another limited temperature study. 💙 #art #januarty #watercolor #cat

marshmallow in green by me watercolors another limited temperature study, as well as practice with keeping shapes looser. 💚 #art #watercolor #cat

pink pepper sunrise by me watercolors with this piece i tried a limited temperature palette, just pink mixed with black, in order to better understand color and depth. #art #watercolor #watercolors #sunrise

i cannot believe that this was a real thing that happened 😂 #witch #witchtax #antigovernmentwitches

I was reminded that I haven’t shared this cutie in a while. Dandelion Opossum - 2019 [ #art #illustration #botanimals ]

sharing a piece i finished a little white ago dumbbell nebula by me watercolors #art #watercolors #beginnerartist #artist #painting

the face of unearned comfort