I made a tiny decision seeming decision when I started my contemporary fantasy to explain the source of magic. Where does it come from? Let me SHOUT, next time, there will just BE magic in the world. Period. Writing a novel - forget turtles - it's Jenga all the way down.

Flashback.

cannot wait to read this!

I refuse to let the forces of evil take my mental health. I refuse to allow the hatred and anger propagated by men with small dicks into my heart. I refuse the despair, anger, and why bother energy. I resist and protest LOUDLY as part of a MASSIVE community of good people. We are not alone.

A book I want to read but do I dare? Can my brain take it?

I so often read things that tell me I’m invisible at this age. And that by being invisible, I’m freed. But that idea still centers the male gaze. I’m free because I choose to be, not because someone doesn’t see me anymore.

I saw The Last Show Girl last night. Yes, it's an indictment of capitalism & what it does to women but Pamela Anderson's character is not a victim. She loves what she does. But does she love it because she was trained to love the male gaze as a beautiful woman? Or? Any thoughts?

Are we all witches now? jenniferlouden.substack.com/p/we-are-all...

Loved this novel -- fantastic world building, wonderful mystery deftly handled, neurodivergent main characters - loved Ana Dolabra - and often funny. Can't wait for next book in the series.

Cannot wait to read this!

This.

Chills and sick to my stomach at the same time.

Reading pieces here and there about literature trends for 2025, and everybody I’ve read has missed the most obvious one. WOMEN’S RAGE. I predict we’ll see many, many books about women who have HAD IT. Might I be writing one of those books? Yes, and I am not alone.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge

What do you eat for lunch? I have breakfast down and my husband is a fantastic cook who makes a wonderful healthy dinner -- I know, I married well! -- but lunch always baffles me. Suggestions?

I've been stuck on my big finale scenes in my novel for a week now. I'm doing good not worrying but I'm also worrying, if that makes any sense. I keep muttering, "it's magic, you can do anything!"

It's been hard around my house since the election. I thought I'd re-read this note from my daughter that she wrote me the week after. If you're struggling today for any reason, you aren't alone.

I tell this to my clients ALL THE TIME. and myself not enough.

doorstop book recommendations -- this thread is nothing but trouble ahead for me... delightful trouble! Thanks Anne!

What a fantastic idea!