For those of us who can't get to protests here's ways to raise your voice At best, you're pressuring officials At worst, you're causing chaos and wasting time which is petty I appreciate petty Project Mail Storm projectmailstorm.carrd.co The Majority Project www.signsofjustice.com 5 Calls 5calls.org

It's Pride Month! Buy a signed paperback copy of Alchemy's Hunger, Trickster's Business, or An Irrational Lesson on Witch-Boy Wooing from my online store, and $10 of your purchase will be Donated to San Diego's LGBT Center! cynthia-diamond-shop.fourthwall.com

What an awesome time at Potrero War! While I had unplugged and kept my phone off all weekend, my friends took some cool pics of my Venitian cosmetics class and selfies...also, Mrs. MeowMeow and Conifer date pics and googly-eyed tree! #mysca #potrerowar2025 #historicalrenactment #historicalcostuming

Get ready to curl up with a cranky orc this year because Bardic and the Beast is coming in 2025!

Yes, I've been mentioning it a lot, but it's a fun event, okay?! I'll be at Love and Devotion with tons of amazing authors! If you're a California romance lover, this is the place to be! www.eventbrite.com/e/love-devot...

You knowthat you can read one of the spicy scenes from my book Starting Fires in the anthology, Craveable Cocktails? You can also get a copy of it now too! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZSZLKWR

Lately, when I get stuck in words, I got out and work in my garden. It clears my brain and makes me feel closer to my dad and Grandpa in spirit. Not to mention it helps with getting my ideas cooking. #gardening #witchsgarden #authorlife

Book mail from @cinsdiamond.bsky.social! 🥰

My books are in an actual store! Like a honest to God brick and mortar store! Thank you @shelfloveantlanta for taking me in consignment. I'm so excited! Check out their store and pick up the first 3 Wyrd Love books. Signed and everything! #shelflove #romancebookstore

Calling all California romance readers! Love and Devotion's 2 DAY CON is coming soon! Me and tons of other authors will be there for the fun! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Head to the link below to find out more. :) #romancereaders

I'm taking a quick two week hiatus from Social Media. Why? Because my oldest best friend, Julie is getting married! I'll be back in two weeks when things slow down. :D

How to build you your Seretonin after a rought work week? Head to Whiskers and Wine ( @whiskersandwinebar ) To pet some kitties with a friend! Thanks Sarah for joining me on this adventure!

Ever cast your own characters? 🎬 If Siren's Song were a movie, I’d love to see Alan Ritchson as Jack, the grumpy 900 year old dragon with a soft heart. Who do you picture in your favorite books?

Music fuels my creativity. 🎵 Here’s the playlist behind Alchemy's Hunger Song 1: Renegade by Styx. Song 2: Kiss This by The Struts. Song 3: Make it Holy by The Staves. What’s a song that inspires your creative side?

And Orc and a Bard walk into a tavern...what do you think happens next? Bardic and the Beast is coming in 2025! #romantacy #monsterromance #romancereaders

Writing is all about the rituals. For me, it’s getting my desk set. I got my beverages (one hot one cold), my candle, my planner ready for my word could stickers and my play list that gets me in the mood. This puts me in my writer brain instantly. What’s one habit that keeps your creativity flowing?

Some things that brought me a little artsy spark while I was out and about San Diego. Sometimes finding small delights give me a little shot in the arm to create.

Calling all California romance readers! Love and Devotion's 2 DAY CON is coming soon! Me and tons of other authors will be there for the fun! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Head to the link below to find out more. :) #romancereaders

That moment when your friend points out that an unsettling cat pillow looks an awful lot like your husband... #mylife #marriedlife

🍹CRAVEABLE COCKTALES 🍾Preorder your kindle copy now at www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZSZLKWR ‍ 🍸 One sip won't be enough. That's why we're bringing you 29 encounters that THRUST you right into the good part. ‍

A lot of you know my Satyrs, but do you know my dragons, werewolves, fae and other creatures? Check out my series Wyrd Love and get to know them! #wyrdlove #romancebooks

Thank you to everyone who came out to see me at #wondercon this year! It was great to meet new readers, make new friends, and hang with amazing folks! Shout out to @hottropiks @blueyedjohn87 @michelle_lowe6 and @derrolmurphy for keeping me company. You are all amazing!

So many amazing cosplays at #wondercon ! I love finding some of the rare characters. Which one is your favorite? #cosplay 1/2

it has been a hellava few months! Wedding shower, SCA events, conventions, book talks, a bachelorette party, overtime, and staying awake through it ALL. But at least my eyeliner is straight!

Story sparks can come from anywhere. Bardic and the Beast was inspired by play Dungeons and Dragons, with a sprinkling of venting of my feelings of todays world climate. Its been a good way for me to cope and write. What inspires your creative ideas?

Craveable CockTales is a hot and sexy compilation of the scenes you want the most Featuring talented authors from Love & Devotion in Burbank June 20-21 2025! www.eventbrite.com/e/love-devot... All proceeds will benefit The Women’s Cancer Research Foundation. Preorder at www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZSZLKWR

Are you team standalone or series? 📖 I love series for the long journey. I'm addicted to character arcs! What about you?

Every great story has change. At the beginning, Tony Harris is self centered, arrogant mage. By the end of Alchemy's Hunger, they’ve become more compassionate and selfless...still arrogant though. ;) Watching characters grow is my favorite part of storytelling. What’s yours?

I'm working to raise $500 for Planned Parenthood! Want to help! You can donate at the link below! fundraise.plannedparenthood.org/fundraiser/6...

An appointment of mine was canceled while I was on the way there, but instead of going home, I hit one of my favorite coffee spots, got a pandam latte, and did some reading. I love when little things like this happen. What happy incidents have happened that sparked a little delight? #delight

Every once in a while, I get the urge to create some kitchen Witchery. So rolled up my sleeves and *Gasped* cooked! And nothing caught fire! Here are my protein bagels and the start of my candied blood oranges.

Sign the petition to demand Mahmoud Khalil be immediately released and threats against his legal status be dropped! And call on members of Congress and university leaders to protect and defend the right for students to organize and protest. sign.moveon.org/petitions/fr...

And now, a moment of zen. #NyxiethePixie #Themagnificentgusguslechonk

Here it is! The Cover Reveal for Bardic and the Beast! TAH DAH! Artist Jacob Brooks @artbyjbrooks did a wonderful job capturing Ridely and Garrak and I'm over the moon with his work! Bardic and the Beast is coming this year! #romantacy #orcromance

Lets go Lets go! I'm back on track and finding my groove in March! I managed to write every weekday and I'm gonna power into next week. Granted, I can only get 30 minutes in a day due to the day job but its still progress and I'm proud! How are your writing journeys going? #writerlife

All enemies foreign and domestic. Unlike you, #CadetBonespurs, we live up to our oaths: "I do solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States 🇺🇸 against all enemies foreign and domestic... " #FAFO

How big of a dork am I? Well, I found a set of these adorable kitty pens and now they are the onlu ones I can use. Grab your joy where you find it era and having goofy pens definitely give me joy. Any little things that give you joy? #joy

There's a spot in La Mesa where someone leaves a heat made from rock and dirt. Everytime I pass it, the urge to create art hits me hard. This was the latest one and it filled me with joy. Just this little inspiration goes a long way. What little thing in your life inpsires you? #inspiration

Another sneak peek at Bardic and the Beast you ask? I say yes! Here's a little peek into Garrak's not so pure thoughts: I'll be reveling this amazing cover soon! #BardicandtheBeast #monsterromance #romantacy

So who got their New Year's card? I sent these out a few weeks ago and would love to know if you got yours (And would love it even more if you show me a pic too!) Did you like this year's featured couples? :)

Thank you so much for reading!

Okay...who wants to join the Thirst Rangers? My friend Ty and I, who are both avid romance readers, really couldn't stop giggling at this.

Another Fun Teaser from Bardic and the Beast! What do you predict is next? #WIP #Bardicandthebeast

Stuck in writer’s block? My go-to trick is from Lisa Kessler aka @ldydisney Throw in a dead body.... Okay, okay maybe not literally, but tossing in something improbable helps me get my brain rolling and hell, sometimes the "dead body" ends up working! What helps you when the words won’t flow? 💭

Sure, I create some pretty fab book boyfriends (and girlfriends too!) but why not create your own? Build yourself a Wyrdling! #bookboyfriend #bookgirlfriend

Its been rough and its only February. I'm working on taking care of myself over the next four years. Now, this isn't for everyone. And I'm still staying informed, donating, voting, and contacting my reps. I wanted to share incase you felt like you were lost in the spiral like me.

You stories matter. Feel like they don't? They do. They connect us, inspire us, and remind us of what’s possible. ✨ Tell that story. Write that book. Sing that song. THEY MATTER. What keeps you coming back to your creativity?

“Sneak peek alert! 👀 Here’s a tiny snippet from Bardic and the Beast: What do you think happens next?

Siren's Song was inspired by the singer Adelle (Which is why the FMCs shares her name) It me wonder, what if her voice was so strong, it could destroy? And the only one who could help her tame that a power would be a sexy yet grumpy dragon? What unlikely place did you find inspiration? #Amwriting