When you're trying to crochet but your cat has other ideas.

Enjoying the winter weather today!

Swish is excited that we finally put the tree up!

Snow is here and it finally feels like the holiday season! Support indie bookstores as you shop! Paperback copies of my books can be found at @bobzbay.bsky.social. If you can't make it out to the store, head on over to Bookshop.org where indie stores receive profits from your purchase!

Meet Jacob, an aeromental who might be more like his uncle than he thinks. "The Elementals" is a YA fantasy about four brothers with elemental magic, reuniting to take back the kingdom from their corrupt uncle. Get paperbacks at Bobzbay Books (shop local!) and ebooks online this holiday season!

Meet Jordan, a pyromental who just wants some peace. "The Elementals" is a YA fantasy about four brothers with elemental magic, reuniting to take back the kingdom from their corrupt uncle. You can find paperbacks at Bobzbay Books (shop local!) and ebooks online this holiday season! 💙📚

Meet Jonathon, a terramental who finds that magic is not the only power. "The Elementals" is a YA fantasy about four brothers with elemental magic, reuniting to take back the kingdom from their corrupt uncle. You can find paperbacks at @bobzbay.bsky.social and ebooks online this holiday season!💙📚

Meet Joe, a hydromental whose life is about to change. "The Elementals" is a YA fantasy about four brothers with elemental magic, reuniting to take back the kingdom from their corrupt uncle. You can find paperbacks at @bobzbay.bsky.social (shop local!) and ebooks online this holiday season! 💙📚

I write fantasy/cross-genre stories full of LGBTQ characters, magic, romance, and a dash of horror! Currently focusing on my Hazeldine series: a queer Western fantasy with witches, werewolves, and diverse rep! www.tumblr.com/theangiebee/...

The holidays are fast approaching and we all know you need some books! Both of my books can be found at @bobzbay.bsky.social (if you're out-of-state, they will ship!). Head on over and shop local! *Cat not available at Bobzbay. Please see your local shelter for cat. #cats #shoplocal 📚💙

My view as I edit "The Elementals #2." 💙📚

Come on out this Saturday and find some new stories to fall into! 💙📚

My editing buddy for the day. She did not appreciate me calling to her to get her to look for the picture. 💙📚

My last event for 2025! I hope to see you there! 💙📚 peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/local-...

Being cute is a form of helping, right?

Some indie books I bought recently! I'm super excited for "Stokebridge Extinction" by Eric Woods. "Magi of Danu" by Stratos Aeros sounded right up my alley with elemental magic. And look at this beautiful cover for "Between the Veil" by Zoe Zeman! Finally, "Watcher's Test", a lit RPG by Sean Oswald!

Tomorrow's the big day! Check out the link to see who all will be there! 💙📚 booknookevents.com/guide-2025/

Get your very own book bundle*, complete with handmade wrist warmers and a bookmark, at the Readers and Writers Rendezvous in Peoria, IL on September 27! 💙📚 *cat not included in bundle

I have 2 FREE tickets to the Readers & Writers Rendezvous to give away! Enter to win 1 of these tickets by: -Following me -Liking this post -Commenting "Bookfair!" on this post The giveaway ends on Sept 16. On Sept 17, two winners will be randomly drawn. For more info visit www.booknookevents.com

Got some new prints from @littlespookystudio.bsky.social to revamp my writing nook!

Putting together some bookmarks for the Readers & Writers Rendezvous swag bag! If you're one of the first 100 people to enter, you'll get a free swag bag with goodies from so many authors! Be sure to come see us on Sept. 27! 💙📚

Mark your calendars! The Readers and Writers Rendezvous is on September 27th from 10am-5pm! Tickets are only $5. Come on out and meet tons of local authors! booknookevents.com/event/reader...

We're two weeks away from my next fair! Come on out to Metamora on August 16 and pick up your own copies of "The Elementals" and/or "Remember Me Tomorrow" and crush your summer reading!

Have a summer vacation road trip in your future? Grab a copy of "Remember Me Tomorrow" as your vacation book! #💙📚

Making a peach pie from scratch today with the peaches we managed to salvage from the peach thief!

Been awhile, lots happening in life! "The Elementals #2" developmental edits are complete and have been sent back to my publisher, "The Elementals" turned 2 years old, and I've waged war on beetles and other critters that like to steal peaches. #authorlife

Repping the National Mustard Museum of Middleton, WI as I edit tonight. #editing 💙📚

It's not too late to sign up for my quarterly newsletter! The next one goes out on July 7! #writers #authornewsletter 💙📚

I spent two hours yesterday playing musical chapters with "The Elementals #2" edit. Some chapters I really liked got cut, others got moved around, some new chapters entered the scene. Lots of mental gymnastics, but it's all coming together! 💙📚 #writing

What's on your TBR for Pride month? Did you know that both my books have LGBTQ+ rep? 💙📚

Highlight of my weekend so far: a homemade strawberry pie made with strawberries picked from my dad's place!

The weekly BobzBlog has been updated! This week: Which bookseller listens to the Shrek movie soundtrack? It’s exactly who you’d expect. bobzbay.square.site/s/stories/wh...

Last night I had what I kept calling a "brain fart" instead of a "brainstorm" for my "The Elementals #2" edits! Wrote it all down on sticky notes and am setup for a productive editing weekend, complete with caffeine and chocolate! #amwriting #editing

Did I get any writing done today? No. But did I have a massive epiphany that will change the direction of “The Elementals #2” in what will be the best way (hopefully) possible? Yes! #amwriting

Tried to pick up my cat and accidentally dropped her. My guilt is immeasurable even though she has already forgotten the incident and is purring. How much can I obsess about my cat hating me instead of editing "The Elementals #2"?

Why do I have not one, but two cats who love to eat (well, attempt to eat) plastic? #catsareweirdos

You ever get that desire to start something new when an old project needs your attention? Surely edits can wait one more day, right? (No, I know, I'll get my edits done!) #writing #cats

What Nobody Tells You About Revising #writingcommunity #booksky💙📚🪐 #amwriting #writing Unfetterred Treacle They tell you writing a novel is hard. (News flash, it is!) They don't tell you revising it is like cleaning out a garage...only the garage is on fire, all the labels have fallen off the…

Come see me and other amazing authors at the TAiLS of a Bookworm Six Year Celebration on May 10! Also be sure to check out the various vendors (and kitties)! 📚💙 #writer #bookevents

Local author Mandy/Amanda Webster, who writes a mix of both YA & adult fiction will be here on 5/24 with copies of DEMONS OF ThE NIGHT, YOU DIDN'T SEE IT COMING, and more!

As the weather gets nicer, event season begins at the bookstore... We have **FIVE** book signings happening in May - some friends, some favorite authors, some folks we've been eager to meet irl! @christopherhawkins.bsky.social, author of I CONTAIN MULTITUDES will be kicking things off on 5/3!

Happy Bookiversary! "Remember Me Tomorrow" is 1 year old today! #writersky 💙📚

I recently finished "Trail of the Lost", exploring several people who have disappeared on the Pacific Crest Trail. I'm currently reading "How to Solve Your Own Murder" for my bookclub. Next, I plan to read "A Walk in the Park" (if my library hold for "Sunrise on the Reaping" isn't ready yet). 📚💙

Intense concentration is needed for pigeon hunting. #thewritingdeskhasanotherpurposenow #writersky #cats

How cool is this!? Thank you to author Mandy Webster for doing and sharing this interview! writeontheworld.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/a...

Reviews like this make my heart soar! I'm so glad that readers can empathize with "Remember Me Tomorrow". If you haven't gotten your own copy yet, you can grab one from @bobzbay.bsky.social! #booksky #writer

Current read. Forever reading buddy! #booksky

Found one of my books was pirated to train AI. Not a great way to end the weekend. #booksky #writersky

It was so cool to be interviewed by The Pantagraph for an article about local women authors! Very honored to have been part of this! #booksky #writersky

I’m giving away 100 ebooks of my award-winning novel, Trusting Love this month on Goodreads! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... If you love: 💗 Opposites attract 💗 Insta-love 💗 Outdoor camping vibes 💗 He falls first 💗 Best friend’s ex Then Ryan and Tess are for you! Enter before March 31st!