"With its complex characters, engaging plot, and sizzling chemistry, this novel will captivate readers." Great 2026 reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

To all my friends: wishing you health, wealth and happiness in the coming year.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to all my friends. Wishing you the compliments of the season.

"I felt it all in this one, angst, longing, hurt, pain, loss, healing, trust." Great holiday reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Happy New Year, final chapter www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/9... In which Beckett makes a New Year's resolution, and everyone is happy. #Castleficathonwinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

Happy New Year, chapter 8 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/8... In which there is a sea-change. #castleficathonwinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

Happy New Year, chapter 7 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/7... In which someone is heavily regretting their life choices, courtesy of Beckett. #castleficathonwinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

@bandallthat.bsky.social Any thoughts...?

Happy New Year, chapter 6 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/6... In which there is mostly peacefulness, and jigsaw puzzles. #CastleFicathonWinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

Happy New Year, chapter 5 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/5... In which Jim's perfidy subjects him to Beckett's wrath, at volume. #CastleFicathonWinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

Happy New Year, chapter 4 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/4... In which Castle is honest, not to his detriment. #castleficathonwinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

"Another gripping plot...with fantastic character development." Great winter reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Happy New Year, chapter 3 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/3... In which chocolate soothes the savage Beckett, but doesn't stop her interrogating. #Castleficathonwinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

Happy New Year, chapter 2 www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/2... In which Beckett talks firmly to her father. #CastleFicathonWinter2025 @castleficpromoter.bsky.social

NEW story Happy New Year, chapter 1. www.fanfiction.net/s/14528767/1/ In which Jim Beckett connives with Castle. #CastleficathonWinter2025

Following my lovely, home-made curtains (pic 1), I have finished the tie-backs for them too. Next craft project: a small table mat in cross stitch (pic 2) to protect a bedside table top.

"...hits the right spot for those who like J.D. Robb and other similar murder mystery authors. Great winter reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Book lovers of Bluesky: a recommendation for those who like modern fairytales: Storm Child, by Jennifer Charlwood. Mixing myth with modernity and a dash of menace, I loved it. #booksky #modernfantasy #dreamsandchoices www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3XMKCMV

I is fierce. Rawr! #caturday #kittens #cats

"A complicated case, with plenty of twists and turns, and sleazeballs to be locked up." Great fall reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

I heard there was a secret mash That turned into a graveyard smash But you don't really care for monsters, do you?

Fine Feathers: Final Chapter www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/9... In which there is (of course) a happy ending. #CHB2025 Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social

Fine Feathers, chapter 8 www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/8... In which O'Leary's party gets started. #CHB2025 Cover by @raptorimperator.bsky.social

Fine Feathers, chapter 7 www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/7... In which Castle has three guesses at a name, and certainly doesn't choose Rumpelstiltskin. #CHB2025 Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social

Fine Feathers, chapter 6. www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/6... In which Castle discovers something very reassuring, from Dolph. Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social #CHB2025

Fine Feathers, chapter 5 www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/5... In which Beckett displays some sense, and sensibility. Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social #CHB2025

"...uses great pacing and continues ratcheting up the suspense...keeping the reader turning the pages..." Great fall reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Fine Feathers, chapter 4 www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/4... In which Beckett's ever-fragile temper arises in defence of innocent animals. #CastleHalloweenBash2025 Cover art by @CFPromoter

Fine Feathers, chapter 3 www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/3... In which some surprising supernaturals arrive, and Castle is shocked out of his silk socks. Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social #CastleHalloweenBash2025

Retweeting for the Wednesday crowd. :)

@hawkgal08.bsky.social Happy birthday!

Fine Feathers, chapter 2. In which there is a messy murder, and a new consultant arrives at the precinct. www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/2... Cover art by @raptorimperator.bsky.social

Calling sopranos! Would you like to sing with Carolyn Sampson & @dunedinconsort.bsky.social, plus receive free career mentoring? There’s just 2 days left to apply for our open call! Details below. Please share!

New story. Fine Feathers Chapter 1. In which Castle investigates rumours of a Slavic myth. www.fanfiction.net/s/14515463/1... #CastleHalloweenBash2025

My daughter, Claire Stephenson, has placed second in Euregio Klassika's European Creative Composer Competition's Chamber Music competition, for Cloudland. www.euregioklassika.it/winner

"This is well written and hard to put down. The pace and shifting story line compels the reader along." Great fall reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance amazon.com/gp/product/B...

I have openings in my editing schedule. I do primarily developmental edits of novels and novellas. More info here: www.kathowardbooks.com/editing and I'm always happy to answer questions.

now reading “Death in Training” by @garrae-writes.bsky.social #books #reading

"An intriguing, pulsing, provocative mystery that really kept me on my toes." Great fall reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance amazon.com/gp/product/B...

My daughter! So proud of her. (from OneFoundSound on Instagram) www.instagram.com/onefoundsoun...

I have, for the first time, been making (as opposed to adjusting) curtains. I have got to the pretty fabric, which needs three widths each side, matching the pattern at each seam. I am immensely proud of my pattern matching - can you spot the seam?

"...magnificent characters and gives you mystery, murder, and romance with humor mixed in." Great fall reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance amazon.com/gp/product/B...

"...uses great pacing and continues ratcheting up the suspense throughout, keeping the reader turning the pages." Great reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Had a wonderful visit to the SF Craft and Design Museum, which had a great exhibition about Beau McCall, the Button Man - fashion designer and artist. Well worth seeing, if small! sfmcd.org

“Before you become a writer you must first become a reader. Every hour spent reading is an hour spent learning to write.” ~ Robert Macfarlane

@pegship.bsky.social @megantyler.bsky.social @raptorimperator.bsky.social @alanapaints.bsky.social I'm flying Monday: are we cool with Bay Farm La Penca Azul or is Alameda better? 12.30 Sat 16 worked for everyone: shall I book? Sorry - could one of you give me a ride from nearest BART?

"Perfectly pitched, it bounces along at a pace that keeps you drawn in right through..." Great summer reading! FREE - #KindleUnlimited #Kindle #BookBoost #romantic #policeprocedural #BookBub #CrimeFiction #audiobook #BooksWorthReading #Paperback #Romance amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Once again, @hubcitypress.bsky.social is looking for experienced readers for paid manuscript reading this fall—both fiction & nonfiction. You'd be the first eyes on submissions and help us decide what requires a closer look. Email relevant experience to [email protected]. DM with questions.

@pegship.bsky.social @megantyler.bsky.social @raptorimperator.bsky.social @alanapaints.bsky.social All, could we agree on lunch on Sat 16 August? Last year Travis & I went to a nice easy Mexican, not sure of name or place but over into Alameda, and I'd be happy to go back. Open to other options.