Love the Books for Teachers program run by the Friends of the Seattle Public Library! I support the Friends and the library through my book sales: www.friendsofspl.org/s/stories/bo...

Over the Hills to Fabylon has been one of the great white whales of my book collecting hunt. Having secured a copy, I was a little anxious about re-reading it again. Was 8-year-old me right or was I going to be disappointed? I loved it, of course: rosemaryjones.blogspot.com/2026/05/faby...

I'm back to writing swashbuckling adventure, which means being a little silly (or a lot silly). Like my first novel for Forgotten Realms @Wizards_DnD, a joyful romp through a dungeon. Crypt of the Moaning Diamond is available in ebook and audio on most bookselling platforms.

That moment when you open up the padded envelope and it is the fantasy obsession of your childhood. I have long sought a copy of “Over the Hills to Fabylon” and now I have one.

I took an herb growing class at the library. They gave us some seeds for starters in a small pot. I picked English and French thyme. Lady next me said “Are you reenacting Napoleonic war?” Library patrons, my favorite kind of weird.

Happiest of birthdays to you!

Watching a Mariners game which can be summed up as "oh dear" rather than "oh my" at this point. Fingers crossed.

Yes we have signed books! Available through Alibris (links to listings on this page). Also you can DIY a signed book by ordering a free bookplate (also available on this page): rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/arkham-horror/

Canva For Editors with Sohini Ghose: I'm planning to spend time with this presentation this weekend. The Northwest Editors Guild currently has it viewable although the session apparently goes behind their membership wall soon. youtu.be/FArSc5BRISs?...

Recent addition to the office art: two prints of Tove Jansson’s Hobbit art. Probably taken from the 2016 Tolkien Calendar. I’m a fan of the Moomins and also have Jansson’s Alice in Wonderland. The scenes I picked are Gandalf with the trolls and Bilbo in Smaug’s cavern.

It’s been a happy day, with anthology and convention invites. Even got paid by a client for an article. There’s another client sliding into overdue and a contact lost in limbo. But let’s call it glass half full.

Love it when the process behind artist's illustrations are revealed. Also a good thing I found this article after the gallery show closed or I would be contemplating how to hock all the books to buy a picture. www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-n...

Yes I have more than 2000 books in my very small apartment. At times, one must clear the shelves (to make room for more books). So I have some bargains listed on Biblio: www.biblio.com/search.php?s...

There were some early concept sketches of this at the MoPop exhibition of Laika’s work. Definitely plan to see this.

The rain is coming down, the nightmares are getting worse, and something weird is definitely happening in Arkham. Join April May as she becomes a reluctant investigator into the strange events of the Drowned City. Available in ebook and print from @aconytebooks.bsky.social

Fourteen years of Cobalt City stories fashioned into an episodic stand alone novel with help from my clever publisher. Superhero hijinks available in ebook, print, and audio. Cover art by my friend Janay Nowlin: www.amazon.com/Wrecker-Engi...

Spent my evening watching Suffs one more time: youtu.be/YQxsbcOa2Gs?...

Recording the panel for @writehive.bsky.social inspired me to pull out a few favorite train books. There's so many possibilities for stories. rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/r...

It's the MAY Biblio bargains. Clearing the shelves, knocking down the prices, looking to give the books a good home! www.biblio.com/search.php?s...

Participated in a panel on trains in fantasy and science fiction for @writehive.bsky.social (check the 2026 Con schedule in July to watch our recording!). Learned about "Ghost Train," the Thomas the Tank Engine episode which traumatized one of the panelists as a child. youtu.be/hG7aQu34bXo?...

Back to writing publisher profiles at Book Publishers NW News. This month, it's Shiraki Press, who I met at @norwescon.org: bookpublishersnw.com/2026/05/05/s...

My first "pro" story sale was through a similar contest. Winning the Phobos award helped me make sales to other publishers and then fall headlong into writing a bunch of novels based on games. So go ahead and submit. There's literally nothing to lose (see no submission fee). INFO: dreamfoundry.org

For some reason, the Internet keeps serving me ads about maple bourbon bacon. Not that I object to the idea but I never buy bacon. Never.

Visit cozy Kingsport, dance at the famed Diamond Dog, and don't worry about the strange beast following you. Welcome to The Bootlegger's Dance, available in ebook, audio, and as part of the omnibus Visions & Nightmares from @aconytebooks.bsky.social.

A bit more about my Tolkien paperbacks with credits to Barbara Remington (LOTR and Hobbit covers) and Pauline Baynes (Smith of Wooton Major and Tolkien Reader covers). rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/s...

Want to get involved? Come to the Arts & Culture event to learn more about Seattle arts groups ! Link to register at: heylo.

I don’t mind the power going out (it was a salad for dinner night). And it returned in time to watch the Mariners. But now I have to reset the microwave clock.

From Seattle Library newsletter: "More than 28,000 young readers have signed up for Seattle's Books Unbanned e-card since April 2023. At the end of last year, users had checked out more than 725,000 digital books." More on free Books Unbanned program here: www.spl.org/programs-and...

I am a huge Winnie-the-Pooh fan and have visited the famous bear at the New York Public Library. So I loved the recent appearance of Queen Camilla to read the story and add to the collection. Drop in and say "hi" to the royal Roo if you have chance! www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

New level of accomplishment unlocked! I managed to record myself reading aloud for an article coming out this summer. The audio and web version should be published in June. Collapsing now with a cup of tea!

Taproot is a terrific Seattle neighborhood theater. I've had so many laughs there. They recently had their air conditioning system vandalized (copper thieves) and could use a boost. Buy a ticket, send a donation, or have a coffee there. taproottheatre.org

I slid a few real aviation stunts into Betsy's novel. Researching the wild women of aviation was tons of fun for this novel. The Deadly Grimoire is available in ebook and audio or as part of the omnibus Visions & Nightmares from @aconytebooks.bsky.social!

I've always enjoyed being part of Deby's Queen Titania's Court, a blog visit opportunity for a fairytale character from a novel. If you have an indy project that fits, consider joining the party: wyrmflight.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/q...

Even if you missed Independent Bookstore Day (and shouldn't every day be a bookstore day?), there's a week of events coming up. Enjoy! I'm still working on reducing the TBR pile so I can go stock up again. www.opb.org/article/2026...

Met "Ranger Doug" today, learned more about WPA art, and got a poster of posters, all courtesy of the Book Club of WA. www.rangerdoug.com

Had a client say that they wanted to renew our writing contract. Happy Friday!

It's a mystery book -- as in I can't find any information on the year of publication (late 1920s or early 1930s at best guess). It looks like Grace Drayton art but the publisher has no information on illustrator or author. An early and charming example of a board book:

It's Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow! Go out and add to those TBR piles! In Puget Sound area, here's a number of wonderful bookstores to visit: www.seattlebookstoreday.com

It's a good day when an article goes to the editor ahead of deadline (woot!) and you have coffee with a publisher. Happy Thursday!

Ooh! It’s fabulous to find such material online.

A silent movie crew decides to film in a haunted house. What could possibly go wrong? Available in print, ebook, and audio from @aconytebooks.bsky.social, Mask of Silver also can be found in the omnibus Visions and Nightmares.

One of the most amazing illustrators -- I have number of her books, a book about her works, and one tiny signed print. Originals are a bit out of my league (really do belong in a museum) but do take a look at the work of Kinuko Y Craft.

Three adventures in one volume! Catch up on the entire Fitzmaurice Legacy in Visions & Nightmares from @aconytebooks.bsky.social. www.arkhamhorror.com/books/vision...

Clearing out some of my theater memorabilia—but not this memento of Eartha Kitt as the fairy godmother! Now in the shadow box on my office wall.

Like Harvey, I often go to my bookshelves to find an answer to a problem. I also tend to get distracted and sit down to read whatever I found!

I am very glad that the Mariners game is on free broadcast TV. Now if they could hit something, my Friday would improve immensely.

A person today visiting my apartment for the first time: “Have you read all these books?” Yes — except for the dozen stacked at the end of the living room (aka the TBR).

Also added a very big book to the collection: The Royal Book of Ballet! I saw Giselle last week and figured I needed this 1962 retellings of classic ballet stories.

Added a very small book to the collection and enjoy cloudberry shortbread today.

I'm very amused by the premise of Pork Filled Players and Jet City Improv's team-up. Isekai fans in Seattle should check it out in May! www.broadwayworld.com/seattle/regi...