Out & skating toward gold: Conor McDermott-Mostowy is showing up, speaking out, and redefining what it means to be an LGBTQ+ athlete. buff.ly/26nPfEG #LGBTQAthlete #PrideInSport #TeamUSA #SpeedSkating #WinterOlympics2026 #QueerExcellence #PrideHouseLA #OutAndProud #AthleteLife #BreakTheIce

Plot twist: the friends we made along the way were actually underdeveloped secondary characters. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Are author events a good investment? Bestselling author Tawdra Kandle shares her hard-won wisdom on how to truly make the most of reader events and conferences. buff.ly/XyTktj0 #AuthorAdvice #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookMarketing #ReaderEvents #AuthorLife #BookSigning

A recent blog post: I used to believe everyone could change. I’m not so sure anymore—and that truth stings more than I expected. buff.ly/gvTEszy #PersonalReflections #BlogPost #GrowthAndChange #HumanNature #Introspection #RogerHyttinen #MindfulLiving #ThoughtfulWriting #LifeLessons

Today's writing quote: Writing is like riding a bike. Once you gain momentum, the hills are easier. Editing, however, requires a motor and some horsepower. — Gina McKnight #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Sign shenanigans alert! These absurd, hilarious real-world signs are the reason punctuation matters. Check them out: buff.ly/mbFfqva #LaughOutLoud #SignFails #InternetHumor #SillySigns

Billie Eilish is calling out billionaires: “Give your money away, shorties.” 💸 Then she went and donated $11.5 million herself to charity. Queen behavior. buff.ly/vWkhkOp #BillieEilish #GiveBack #WealthInequality #Charity #PopCulture #LGBTQCommunity

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Just dropped a new blog post: Book Review — Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend. Think queer YA meets mad-scientist rom-com. buff.ly/CK65fiw #BookReview #QueerYA #LGBTQBooks #IndieAuthorLife #AmWriting

Productivity hack: set your deadline a month earlier than the real one so you can panic sooner. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Self-publishing? Traditional? Hybrid? This piece “Charting Your Course: How Should You Publish?” breaks down your options and helps you pick what's right for you. 👉 buff.ly/KFB8ai4 #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Today's writing quote: "Editing. It’s like dieting; except a lot more violent." — Leya Delray #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

She died with a secret on her lips. He’s the only one willing to listen. 🎶 Murder at the Savoy — a smoky, queer detective mystery set in 1930s Manhattan. buff.ly/guxk08F

Ghost towns, forgotten castles, nature creeping back in—this collection of weird abandoned places will make your imagination wander. buff.ly/lcv9q0A #AbandonedPlaces #UrbanExploration #PhotographyLovers PhotographyStorytelling #PhotographyInspiration

“From underground heroes to global movements — this film Invisible Lifelines shines a light on queer resilience in the toughest places. Read the exclusive: buff.ly/cmzAJlg%E2%8... #QueerStories #LGBTQFilm #IndieDocumentary #GlobalQueer #AmReading #BookBlogLife #QueerAuthors #StorytellingMatters

Told someone I'm a writer and they asked if they'd heard of me. No, Susan, that's not how obscurity works. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel

Narration isn’t just “who’s telling it” — it’s the secret pathway from story to reader. This post explains how your choice of narrator and voice fuels the prose. 👉 buff.ly/N3lE6dp #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

I just dropped a new blog: “The Cult of Overachieving Productivity Gurus” — why the hustle-hustle diet might be what’s holding you back. buff.ly/HmswulS #WriterLife #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WorkSmartNotHard #SelfHelpCritique

Today's writing quote: Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler's heart, kill your darlings." -- Stephen King #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Nature: beautiful until the camera starts fighting back. Check out these wild moments when animals totally stole the shoot. 👉 buff.ly/L689Ckk #WildlifePhotography #NatureFails #LOLWildlife

I just posted a love letter to my iPad — Why I’m basically married to it: writing, streaming, comics, manga — it handles it all. Dive in: buff.ly/1Xnkffk #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #TechLife #WritingGear #GadgetLove

The uproar over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl isn’t just about music—it turns out those opposed are statistically more likely to identify as Republican or hold homophobic views. Read more: ift.tt/EPJ9qUB #BadBunny #SuperBowl #LGBTQ #QueerVoices #Queerty

If my browser history accurately reflected my manuscript, I'd be writing about cake recipes, not murder mysteries. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel

Quotes aren’t just décor—they’re power-moves. This post digs into why writers & indie authors need marketing quotes in their toolkit. buff.ly/VtxYU1v #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

The music’s playing. The lights are low. And a killer is hiding in plain sight. 💀 Murder at the Savoy — my new noir mystery featuring private detective Lucien Knight. buff.ly/guxk08F

Today's writing quote: "Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear." -- Patricia Fuller #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Books that don’t just entertain—they change everything. People on Reddit share the titles that literally shook their lives. Worth a scroll. buff.ly/LpRnhqH #BookLovers #LifeChangingReads #IndieAuthorCommunity #booksky

Latin pop gets a major shake-up: Meet SANTOS BRAVOS — the new boy band breaking the mold with an out gay member and a global vibe. buff.ly/qu4sCi2 #SANTOSBRAVOS #LatinPop #QueerMusic #LGBTQ #MusicNews #IndieAuthor #QueerMusician

Finally killed off that character everyone loved. Currently accepting hate mail and therapy recommendations.#writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

“The rules of fiction aren’t chains—they’re the map. Know them, then use them—or break them knowingly.” buff.ly/B7zbRHh #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

I just dropped a review in the LGBTQ+ Cinema Club: “Poltergay (2006)” — think disco-haunted house meets queer camp at full speed. 🎬 Take a peek: buff.ly/d8tMGay #QueerFilm #LGBTQCinema #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #MovieReview

Today's writing quote: "If you’re bored writing it, readers will be comatose." - H.P. Lovecraft #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Street-life caught in a blink: this gallery of unexpected urban moments will make you look twice. buff.ly/Qef61tN #StreetPhotography #UrbanArt #PhotographyInspiration #PhotographyStorytelling

Halloween just got queer-fied (a couple days late!): Netflix drops a wild short with Antoni Porowski in his Calvins, proving horror can also be hot & hilarious. #StreamingSurprise buff.ly/M0v40oS #Queerty #LGBTQ #QueerHalloween #HorrorWithAQueerTwist #PopCulture

“Describe what you see.” Well, I see myself procrastinating. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel

My recent blog post: You don’t need a green light from the world to start writing. This one’s for every writer waiting for “permission” — spoiler: it’s never coming. You gave it yourself. buff.ly/cGniQQK #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WritersLife #CreateAnyway

What happens if there are no real turning points in your story? September C. Fawkes walks us through what that looks like — spoiler: it feels like nothing happens. buff.ly/tavBgUZ #writing #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Today's writing quote: "Write what haunts you. Readers will follow the ghost." -- Mary Casanova #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Wild animals = meme gold. This gallery shows how creatures from the jungle to the tundra became our internet jesters. buff.ly/LEXU6SE #AnimalMemes #InternetHumor #Wildlife #LaughOutLoud

Murder at the Savoy — Book 1 in the Lucien Knight Mysteries — is available for preorder! 1930s New York. A dead jazz singer. A haunted ballroom. And one very determined (and very gay) detective. buff.ly/guxk08F

November streaming = major queer glow-up. From epic finales to campy comedies and fresh indie gems, it’s a very gay month for our screens. Dive into the full list here: buff.ly/BFPKDl4 #QueerStreaming #IndieAuthorHere #LGBTFilm #TVRecommendations #AmWriting #BookBlogIntegration

My plot twist: I actually finish a first draft on time. Surprise, even me. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel

Chuck Wendig’s at it again. “Five Things You Learned As A Writer Writing That Cool Thing You Wrote?” is a must-read reminder that finishing teaches more than starting. 🔗 buff.ly/6oLshkE #writing #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

My recent blog post: Dreams don’t stay in your planner—they happen when you actually do. Check it out: buff.ly/bU0jYRE #AmWriting #WriterLife #DreamBig #TakeAction #IndieAuthor

Today's writing quote: “I write to discover what I know.” — Flannery O’Connor #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Monochrome magic: These 9 winning photos from the 2025 Black & White Photo Awards show why stripping away color can still tell the strongest stories. buff.ly/PvEIY6R #BWPhotoAwards #VisualStorytelling #PhotographyLovers #PhotographyInspiration #PhotographyStorytelling

Pro writing tip: If you change your font, it's technically a revision. #writing #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

‘Playing for both teams’ took on a whole different meaning: 6 queer agents from history working in the shadows. buff.ly/xJLPbzO #LGBTQHistory #QueerSpies #RepresentationMatters #HiddenStories

My writers friends may find this piece on 'dialog tips' of value: 10 Dialogue Tips to Consider before You Start Writing buff.ly/hrG1oEe #writing #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Today's writing quote: "Let the reader find that he cannot afford to omit any line of your writing because you have omitted every word that he can spare. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky