Getting ready to leave for TFCon! This convention has a special place in my heart because: a) I spend the weekend with friends (and my amazing spouse) b) It's the first convention I ever sold physical copies of my books at c) ROBOTS IN DISGUISE

This month's Flasher story is dedicated to my loving and supportive partner, Mark. So, of course, the subject matter is something that makes him very uncomfortable 😂 stephanieanneauthor.ca/ouija-a-flas... #flashfiction #shortstory #horrorstory #horrorauthor #blogpost

Who's ready for the next installment of Books on Tap?🙋 The application form is now open for the September 20th event at @btpbrewing APPLY HERE: forms.gle/YPVWxTozGVZn... #ottawaauthors #authorevent #booksontap #ottawaevents #ottawa613

Keep seeing authors who can't handle rejection & (at the risk of sounding mean) if you can't handle it DONT become an author. It's not fun but it's the job. I've submitted to pubs JUST to get used to rejection. I've seen my books in 2nd-hand stores. Readers DM me they DNFed. DONT TAKE IT PERSONALLY.

It's the start of a new week! Will I: a) pack for my upcoming convention b) work on one of my WIPs c) productively procrastinate by starting a completely new task/WIP that has absolutely nothing to do with this week's goals

Me: "Let's just go with the flow" Me when an unexpected/last minute schedule change occurs: *screams like a pterodactyl*

Me to Mark (my partner): "I can watch a literal autopsy but I cannot watch a puppy being sad"

Inspiration strikes at odd times. And then next thing you know it's 11am, you haven't eaten, and you're still in your pyjamas. But hey, at least the WIP's looking good

Someone told Mark I'm a good woman... Uh, you sure about that? Have you seen my pronouns & gender presentation? I'm pretty sure I failed that assignment

Looking to do some summer reading? Well, now is the perfect time to load up your eReader because Kobo is having a July Weekend Sale! You can get The Tunnel for only $2.99 😱 www.kobo.com/ca/en/p/july-weekend-ca #weekendreading #kobosale #ebooks #horrorbooks #summerreading

To say that I struggled through today's blog post is an understatement. Although I used to be able to write whole essays on less than 4 hours sleep, that was a decade ago. Now, after 4 hours of sleep, I can barely complete a sentence let alone a degree. stephanieanneauthor.ca/the-horrors-...

I need one day where the world forgets I exist so I can have a writing binge to get caught up on my goals. And then I need another day, exactly the same, so I can get caught up on my reading.

Today I had to explain some of the scenes I've written in my horror novels to my non-horror spouse 😐

In chatting with another author about how my current WIP is all about daddy issues I decided I'm going to try to launch that book on Father's Day next year just to be extra chaotic 😈

Went to a book swap last night and left with more books in my backpack than what I brought. So much for cutting down my collection 😅

“Crush” videos—depicting animals being killed or tortured by burning, drowning, or crushing them—are being produced here in Canada & need to be stopped. Urge the House of Commons Justice Committee to strengthen this bill & protect vulnerable animals! 🐱🐰 action.animaljustice.ca/page/193765/...

My current WIP might as well be called "Daddy issues, the novel"

It's that time of year again 🤩 I’m excited to announce my that my ebooks will be discounted on @smashwords.bsky.social during their month-long Summer/Winter Sale in July! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! #SWSale2026 #Smashwords #indieauthor

I've decided to try something with one of my WIPs. Since a lot of it involves note taking, and adding notes to other people's works, I'm going to write a small section of the story as I edit. So it won't be a part of the first draft, as it will be my own notes on my first draft, if that makes sense.

I'm glad I waited to post this particular short story. Now that "Backrooms" is in theatres, this is the perfect piece of flash fiction to share on the blog this month 🤩 stephanieanneauthor.ca/notice-a-fla... #horrorauthor #shortstory #horrorstory #flashfiction #blogpost

Me: I'm going to take it easy this year. Also me: Why is there so much in my calendar...?

True love is when your partner fixes your piss-poor shave job (because despite shaving your head 2-3 times a month for the past few years, you still suck at it)

Me talking about an event: Gotta make that Pride money. Mark (sarcastically): I'm sure your foretheys (instead of forefathers) would be so pleased to hear you be so capitalistc about pride. Me: *cries in starving artist*

Based on what's been happening with my chronic pain since my contract was terminated it's safe to say that that contract was quite literally detrimental to my health😬Disappointed I didn't earn what I was expecting to, but it's a good thing I didn't have to suffer 2 more months of that nonsense

This week I've been wondering why I feel like shit and can't meet my goals... until I realized because I'm still recovering from May and need to remember to be kind to myself for once (ew) and maybe take it easy

As a horror author/fan, folks often ask if Mark is afraid to be married to me. After watching "Obsession" yesterday, I can't help but think that THAT is how people view my marriage 🤣 (Mark is safe, nothing to worry about...😈)

Time for some Skull Daddy updates 💀 #horrorauthor #horrorbook #horrorstory #skulldaddy #comingsoon

Autistic and waiting for the inevitable disruption to my routine that today's notice of entry from the landlord will bring 🥲 I literally can't work under these conditions

As you can see, this month's blog post is... depressing. I do have some cool projects on the go at least 😅 stephanieanneauthor.ca/month-of-hel... #blogpost #writing #authorsofinstagram #lifeupdate #trekkie

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #horrorauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #fantasyauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #fictionauthor #booksandbeer

Sure, spelling mistakes in your drafts can be embarrassing, but what's even more embarrassing is when you find a spelling mistake in your name 🥲

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #cozymysteryauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #romanceauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #fantasyauthor #booksandbeer

Had a "small world" moment yesterday that blew my mind. Someone who handles my consignment at a local store happens to be friends with an old co-worker of mine. One thing led to another, and now my old coworker might be carrying my books in their store 😮

I've got a gory little tale for this month's Flasher story 👁️🥄 stephanieanneauthor.ca/intrusive-th... #blogpost #horrorstory #shortstory #horrorauthor #intrusivethoughts

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #romanceauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #fantasyauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #mysteryauthor #booksandbeer

There may be some shitty things going on in my life rn, but at least I have amazing friends and an even more amazing husband to help me get through this nonsense

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It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #horrorauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #mysteryauthor #booksandbeer

It's time to meet the authors who will be attending Books on Tap! #ottawaevents #ottawaauthors #booksontap #mysteryauthor #booksandbeer

Books on Tap is back this month (and I'm in charge 😱). On May 31st, grab a beer and a book, and come hang out with local authors at @btpbrewing from 1pm to 4pm. #ottawaauthors #ottawa613

Nothing like getting disappointing news first thing in the morning 🥲 (I'm fine, I just need to cry about it and be dramatic first)

Am I busy enough yet?😅 stephanieanneauthor.ca/its-workahol... #blogpost #writingupdate #indieauthor #workaholic #writing

Nothing better than finding out that someone you think is cool is ALSO anti gen-ai 😍