Was sitting at my favorite coffee shop, working, chilling, having a grand old time when my head phones died. I left them in but I was forced to listen to the same old white dude share the same story on how he watched CK’s event…. And much more… Needless to say - I wrote a m*rder scene today.

lol. #humor #writinghumor #plottwist #writingcommunity #authorsky

#WIP progress report - mom life got in the way of reaching my goals for this month, but I'm not that far off from a completed first draft. I'm going to hide away for a few days and catch up. #writingcommunity #authorsky #writing #almostthere #firstdraft

Change of venue helping the workflow - flow today. #smallbusiness #coffeeshop #remoteworking #authorsky #writingcommunity #community

Ever have conversations with your characters like they are your besties?? We're over here having some unhinged conversations while I fold small human's laundry. It's wild. #indieauthor #authorproblems #writercommunity #characterdevelopment

I will get the writing done today. I will not get distracted. I will be productive. Oh, Look, the sun came out... #writer #writercommunity #monday #author #indieauthor #adhd

This weeks #TBR: - 🎧 'Better than Fiction' - Alexa Martin - 🎧 'Do Your Worst' Rosie Danan - 🎧 'A Proposal They Can't Refuse' Natalie Caña - 📖 'Beautiful Mistakes' Cora Kent - 📖 'Touch Me Down' Ariana St. Claire #booksky #books #romancebooks #reader #libby #kindlereads #arcread

Heroes at work here. This is not an easy feat, this is an exclamation mark on a statement.

Things I learned in a #smutbook: The Antarctic holds 90% of the planet's ice + 70% of our freshwater. 'The Kingmaker' by Kennedy Ryan #booksky #books #learning #romancebooks #knowledge #romanclandia #morethansmut #themoreyouknow #reading

#writer #writingcommunity #indieauthor

I’m freaking dying with how Briar messes with Ollie VB. Andi Arndt and Christian Fox did a great job bringing them to life. #audiobook #netgalley #dreamscapeaudio #booksky #📚 #mydarkprince #romance

I'm picking the team colors and need your help. Drop the emoji that matches the one you like: 🏈 Burgundy, Green, & Yellow 💻 Blue, White, & Gold 🖤 Black, White, & Gold #footballromance #romancebook #wip #teamlogo #bookevelopment #writingcommunity #booksky #books #indieauthor

How do you choose your next romance read? Is it the cover, a friend’s recommendation, or a blurb blurb? #BookTips #RomanceBooks #authorsky #writingcommunity #whatchareading #nextread #indieauthors #books

Words we needed to hear. Words that we need to spread. Words we need to save for when this guy runs for the oval. Illinois needs him right now but I feel it’s in his future. #courage #wisewords #jbpritzker

Current #WIP: Fair Catch The Mood: #romanceauthor #indieauthor #romance #romancelandia #sportsromance #mafiaromance #darkromance #writingcommunity

✨Today’s Goal✨ Write a new Substack + get a few chapters done in my manuscript + plan out the rest of the month. Also, remember to drink the water sitting next to me - it's not just a pretty container. 🤓 #writingday #substack #writingcommunity #author #wip #productiveday

If you could live in any romance book setting, which world would you choose? I wouldn't mind watching the drama unfold in C.J. Lucci's 'Isle of Beauty'. Do you think Alana needs an assistant? #booksky #bookquestion #romancebooks #wishiwerethere

Kid is back to school after a long weekend giving me the opportunity to sit with my #wip, this is a dramatization of my morning trying to get work done. #author #writingcommunity #writerhumor #shutupbrian #ishouldbewriting

Agreed. Carry on.

Hi! It's me, Victoria. I just wanted to show you the face behind the pages. I'm planning some new photos and pulled this one, It's my favorite. #authorphotos #selfportraits #authorshy #bts #writingcommunity #Authorinprogress #wip

This weeks #tbr: - 'The Kingmaker' & 'The Rebel King' by Kennedy Ryan 📖 - 'My Dark Prince' by Park S Huntington 📖 - 'Snapped' by Alexa Martin 🎧 - 'A Tempest of Tea' by Hafsah Faizal 🎧 - 'Pipe Dreams' by Sarina Bowen 🎧 #booksky 📚 #reading #romancebooks #smutsky #🌶️

They’re doing project 2025, just like we said they would

… Yes, Sir.

People think you have to have talent to be a writer. And I disagree. If you want to be a writer: 1) Write a lot! Start off with small chunks. 2) Get consistent feedback. 3) Read a lot. That's it. That is the secret sauce.

Honestly- surprised myself, I thought it was darker. Apparently, I’m really escaping reality. #romancereader #romancelandia #storygraph #mood #booksky #readsky #readinggoals

This Week's #TBR: - 🎧 'The Fiance Dilema' Elena Armas - 🎧 'Sex, Lies, & Sensibility' Nikki Payne - 🎧 'Cruel Enforcer' Maggie Cole - 📖 'Drowning Her' Audrey Rush #ARC - 📖 'The End Zone' LJ Shen #romancebooks #booksky #books #kindlereads #romanclandia #februaryreads #📚

In honor of the #superbowl, here is an unrevised #sneakpeek into the first chapter of 'Fair Catch' (coming - eventually). This is Sam's POV after his team won the Super Bowl & just before he is a free agent so the Chicago Nighthawks pick him up. #authorsky #writingcommunity #WIP #indieauthor #✍️

H5N1 Bird Flu is a About to Go Global. The D1.1 strain in Nevada, with the PB2 D701N mutation, is spreading faster in dairy herds than the B3.13 strain. Migrating birds will carry it worldwide, raising the risk of mammalian outbreaks. This is no longer just a U.S. issue it’s a global threat.

Things that I learned in a smut book this week: During WWI, Black men fought & their paychecks let Black women care for their own kids. White families couldn't find domestic help & in Greenville, SC, furious locals pushed the city council to force all Black women into work—under penalty of jail.

Their First Combo: SAM: “Mmmm, I see and this guy here, was he bothering you?” LAUREL: “He was, you arrived just in time. A moment longer, and Jared would have had a bloody mess on his hands.” SAM: “Not on trivia night, hun, it would ruin the fun for everyone else.” #WIP #Romance #dialouge

#humor #writer #authorsky #romance #writinggoals #writingcommunity #romancelandia #sportsromace #indieauthor #WIP

A promise to myself - the #rewrite and #selfediting of this #manuscript will be done by the end of February. The #brainfog will go away. That is all. #authorsky #writingcommunity #debutbook #writing #romaceauthor #sportsromance #mafiaromance #writinggoals #romancelandia #indieauthor #WIP

posting because I #reread 'Make Me' by Summer O'Toole today. Though, this time I did the #audiobook. Definitely recommend it - Gregory Salinas & Addison Barnes are fabulous together. #booksky #📚 #romancebook #mafiaromance #⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #betterthanreallife

A change in scenery is exactly what I needed today, especially with the weather that looks to be rolling in over the next few days. #authorsky #writingcommunity #coffee #writinggoals #wip #workinprogress

Taking diligent notes.... #authorsky #romance #writinggoals #writingcommunity #romancelandia #sportsromace #indieauthor #WIP

This weeks TBR: - The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 🎧 - This Could be Us by Kenndy Ryan 🎧 - The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller 🎧 - Empire of Temptation by Mila Finelli 📖 - Saints & Savages by AC Bextor 📖 #TBR #booksky #📚 #books #whatimreading

#Humor #writingcommunity #authrosky #meme #lol

I love that @thestorygraph.com does this…. 🤦‍♀️ I’m such a nerd. #booksky📚 #readingproblem #januaryrecap #escapingreality #bookclub #booksky #whatiread

#authorsky #romance #writinggoals #writingcommunity #romancelandia #sportsromace #indieauthor #WIP

#bookreview OF THE WEEK: Hockey Romances tend to lack diversity - Soto changes that by bringing Latin characters into the mix & doesn't disappoint. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Plus Size FMC - An innocent break-in - Hate to love - Coach's Daughter - Office romance - Ex problems #romance #booksky #📚

Today’s word count: 1,618 words and 1 chapter revised. Not bad for a half day of small human school, grocery shopping, and painting rocks for classroom valentines. #wip #wordcount #writingcommunity #authorsky #romanceauthor #darkromancebook #romancebook

*blushes* He’s just too cute.

Mmm. The distractions are real. #authorsky #writingcommunity #wip #adhd #workingonwriting

Have you headed over to check out Tome yet?? If you are there, lemme know how I can find you! I can be found under - authorvictoriamcdonald

#authorsky #romance #writinggoals #writingcommunity #romancelandia #sportsromace #indieauthor #WIP

'For the last two years, I have been living a life that was a complete lie.' Laurel's first line in 'Fair Catch'. Wanna take any guesses as to what she's been lying about? #authorsky #romance #writinggoals #writingcommunity #romancelandia #sportsromace #indieauthor #WIP

I swear people think a novel is written overnight. I'm sorry, Betty, I'm taking my time to do it right. #authorsky #bookish #I'mwriting #writingcommunity #itsnotdoneyet

Welp… guess where I will be this morning.

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

‘Ope, the mushrooms hit!’ No, not those ones. I started adding Lions Main to my coffee, it’s been pretty awesome to see my morning brain join civilization hours earlier than shes used to. It’s pretty cool. 🍄🍄‍🟫 #adhahack #lionsmain #goodmorning #authorlife #Authorsky