Outside my garden. #BrokenWingWarrior

Outside my window.

Coming soon!

My poor little Watdon had a huge hematoma in his ear flap. They had to surgically repair it today.

One of the southern things I miss - Cajun boiled peanuts. So I made myself a pot. They are so good, but HOT. My throat burned for two days, lol.

Living in farm country, I'm used to seeing tractors on the road. This antique car was so slow, but fun to look at.

She’s always been pale, but now her fingers are almost translucent, dangling from beneath the blanket thrown on her. My hands ache with the need to touch her, but I keep them curled in my lap. #1stLinePit #Q #A #SPF #agentsguide #CON

@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social Amelia is dragging me to the cafeteria, but I balk at the double doors. I refuse to participate in one more brain numbing gossip-fest with her BFF’s. If one person shows me a "cute kitten" meme, I'll tear out every throat in the room. #1stLinePit #YA #Q #C #F

Prologue- August 1987 “When I lay in the yard and stare at the sky, I look for Daddy to send me a signal from the stars. Mommy says he’s up there, exploring with other people. They are looking for new things to show us here on Earth. I think this is so cool!” #WIP #A #SF #SPF #CMe #1stLinePit

THE WEDDING PEOPLE x SANDWICH THIS ENDS NOW: A serial marriage-jilter hits a swanky wellness retreat to learn why she keeps fleeing perfect husbands. But healing means facing her nastiest ghost: the manipulative, brilliant 1st love whose poison still runs in her veins. #A #WF #LuckyPit #PopUpPitA

Overeager fireworks pepper the new-year’s-Eve sky as I cycle through the graveyard, hoping the ghosts are out partying. #1stLinePit #WIP #F #R #YA #LGBT

Until she stooped to turn his body over, she'd not been scared. Just angry. Enough was enough. All evening she'd mingled, smiling woodenly at the other guests & downing far too many glasses of champagne while her husband rollicked around and made a fool of himself. And her. #1stLinePit #WIP #A #R #S

The house is still empty. I can’t decide if that’s better or worse. There’s a strange comfort in the not-knowing, like a pause before something inevitable. 🪻ALL THE IMAGINARY THINGS🪻 #1stLinePit #Q #A #S

Visiting my terminally I'll dad for the last time. Needed a walk, and something beautiful to look at.

#1stlinepit I was hating so hard on Papa that morning, I never picked up on his terror, finding those strange sled tracks on our trapping circuit. Fur Trapper's Daughter #YA #T #ADV #C #Q

WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS X THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS “The sunrise on the worst day of my life was blood-red. Its rays crawled like tenuous fingers over the copper-hued hills of the desert. A falcon glided on puffs of balmy air, with outstretched wings and tucked feet.” #1stLinePit #Q #YA #HF

"Raindrops trickled down the worn-out poster stuck to the tall power pole, painting thin, muddy lines over the picture of my younger self, staring the world down with accusing eyes. The word DISGRACE was scrawled in bold, black ink across my face." #1stLinePit #A #UF #WIP

Six of Crows x Cruel Prince For everything Ser Valdemar Brannigan had faced in his life, nothing presented a challenge that could measure to that of writing his own will. — Mothlight 🦋 [ #1stLinePit ; #WIP ; #A ; #F ; #LGBT ]

“But I love terrible ideas!” Hubcap insisted. SPECTACULAR SILVER EARTHLING #1stLinePit #A #SF #SP bsky.app/profile/marl...

Athragast stood on the stoop of a rickety farmhouse and steeled himself for yet another monotonous, destiny-fulfilling day. #1stLinePit #OS #AG - #A #F #COM #CZ

“There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and the only things between it were me and my grave.” #1stLinePit #Q #YA #F #M

"I’m never making it to seventeen. That’s the thought that keeps drilling into my head as I sit in the Afterlife Terminal, squeezed between two Peace Corps." #1stLinePit #WIP #YA #SF

My sister Pinky stands between me and the door, glaring in a way that’s hard to take seriously from someone who barely reaches my hips. #1stlinepit #YA #Dystopian #Fantasy #F #C #Q

Drinking tea from mint leaves and chamomile flowers we grew and dried ourselves. I am NOT a "trad wife", I'm just bored.

I love nighttime snowstorms. They illuminate the forest in the most beautiful way.

ATTN Manassas & Bull Run, VA!!! Wolf Trap Animal Rescue is missing 5 cats after a terrible accident involving their transport van. All human and animal occupants are ok but 5 carriers were broken open on impact and the cats ran off in fear. Original Post & contact: www.facebook.com/share/p/18iK...

Very recently, I was talking to people about the lack of a good outlet for ebooks, and I cannot tell you how utterly delighted I am by this news. It’s awfully nice to be utterly delighted about ANYTHING at the moment. bookshop.org/ebooks

When I should be writing...

Okay, gang. Today is #2025Pit and I will be reposting ALL THE THINGS so, if that's not your thing, you can mute me for today. HOWEVER, I strongly urge you to check out the other creators! You never know when the right set of eyes sees something that can be life changing! Let's do this!!

What if the only way to rebuild a fractured family is to embrace the cracks? That’s the question Richard & his children Caleb and Sammy must face through loss and grief in my multi-POV manuscript A YEAR OF AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS. Comps: THE BEE STING & THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU. #2025pit #A #LF

TREASURE PLANET X STARFIELD When Jak finds an ancient wrist computer with his new friend Eris—a tech prodigy—he couldn't have guessed it would tear him from his home on a pirate space station to an interstellar quest for answers about his dad's legacy, old mysteries & himself. #2025Pit #YA #SF #M

#2025pit Neela braves the harsh winter to deliver a cure for the Elite, who require human flesh to survive, but she fears they'll choose their super strength and unnatural lifespans over the cure. Then Neela learns her flesh contains a lethal virus. Is the sacrifice too much to ask? #YA #SF #H

Everyone has cat pics, and I'm so jealous because hubs is allergic. So I'm stuck with this silly goofus. Who I love, love, love. My sweet little noodle pup.

For my first post, I thought I'd introduce myself to fellow writers, readers, animal lovers, and kitchen witches. Yes, I said that. Enjoy your winter dreams!

Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚 Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚