Möther says not to bark at the man on the roof, but my heart says I must!

goooood morning it is chilly and damp and I’m off to a colonoscopy appointment in a few so my husband is taking this little lady on her rounds - but rest assured: Lucy Loved That Walk

It's a great day to read a Dragon- and Locus-Award nominated science fiction novel replete with fascinating aliens, interstellar pirates, Big Smart Objects, and STEM lesbians in spaaaaaceeeeee! <.< >.>

Got about 48 hours to go, but it would make a big difference if I can get this sorted tonight, so fingers crossed for these doing a few laps while I'm asleep. Thank you everyone sharing, you're fantastic! Most of the way there, just this last bump to get over.

We're delighted to have 5 Solaris nominations in @locusmag.bsky.social Award's Top Ten Finalists: @pennyvixen.bsky.social for Fantasy Novel and novella @isabelcanas.bsky.social for Horror Novel @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social for YA Novel and Solaris for Publisher! Full list: https://bit.ly/3Q7SPsm

The Morning Monty settles in for a grim, damp day.

goooood morning it is chilly and drizzly, but of course there were snacks for sharing, and this little lady got to lick a little kid on its way to daycare - so yes, you know it: Lucy Loved That Walk

Absolutely delighted that The Folded Sky (books2read.com/thefoldedsky/) and "The Witch and the Wyrm" (torpublishinggroup.com/the-witch-an...) are shortlisted for the Locus Awards!

Shiny things, get your shiny things! I'm so close to getting rent taken care of, just a few more spirals to go! oishiny.etsy.com Every pendant comes in a gift box with free international shipping. #Handmade #ShopSmall #Etsy

**What is a Tuesday?**

anyway good night

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Halfway there! The rose quartz and heart found a home but there's plenty more to choose from.

Seriously, thank you SO MUCH to everyone who spoke up for IT WAS HER HOUSE FIRST - I had no idea this was coming; and I am surprised/delighted/honored beyond measure ❤️ I'm also staring down tax season [sheepish], so plz click here to find all the major listings: www.sourcebooks.com/it-was-her-h...

Happy Neil Banging Out The Tunes Day!

goooood morning it is brisk and breezy but dry, so we’ll take it - and the neighborhood loop featured dog friends, kid friends, and crow friends, so yes, naturally: Lucy Loved That Walk

The Morning Monty takes a Monday bath.

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I wrote about the inspiration behind my OutFoxing the Paranormal series! And I'm offering everyone a free ebook copy of the first book, The Forgotten Dead. Click below to find out how to get it, or even just to read the blog.

Oh my god Pawl

goooood morning it is chilly and overcast but spring is upon us and the flowers are blooming, AND we got to visit some dog friends on our neighborhood loop - so yes, of course: Lucy Loved That Walk

Starting a re-read of @kbspangler.com 's Rachel Peng series, & having a marvelous time!

The Morning Monty has found the wand where we clip the extra feather toys together (so we don’t lose them), and he will NOT be giving it back.

Still need to come up with about £400 for rent next week. Shop is all stocked up with pendants: oishiny.etsy.com Each one comes in a gift box with free international shipping. #Handmade #ShopSmall #TreatYourself

New up last night!

Not to be late to the party... but would anyone like a trip to the Moon? oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4486... A & B are blue-green lapis lazuli, C is apatite, and all have a quartz moon. (Credit to @skyintist.bsky.social for suggesting this!) #Handmade #Photography #SpaceGifts

The Morning Monty invites you to check out his lone rear leg and its utter magnificence.

Bonus:

goooood morning it is cool and damp but we missed the rain and had a lovely long jaunt through soggy magnolia petals (for ‘tis the season), and yes, clearly: Lucy Loved That Walk

Pawl the Destroyer got a bath

Just the yellow jade left from these fidget pendants, 3rd from the left: oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1604... #Handmade #Fidget #Stim

yes, again - I’ve got a lot of work to do and I’m on a deadline, but hey…my deadline is your…fryline, or something. consider:

The Morning Monty liked yesterday’s weather better.

Good morning, Bluesky. We have a full stack of cats to start off the day.

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Mischief considered, and then, reconsidered

The Morning Monty remains devastatingly handsome.

goooood morning it is brisk and bright yet again, so everybody is in a lovely mood and we did a nice long loop visiting kid friends and sharing snacks with crow-friends so yes, of course: Lucy Loved That Walk

In business, all things are simple but the simplest things are very difficult. (Drink!)

anyway good night

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We've reached the "maths and panicking" section of the month. I have more than enough pendants in stock, they just need to find homes: oishiny.etsy.com Every pendant comes in a gift box, with free international shipping. #Handmade #ShopSmall #DisabledArtist

anyway here’s a kitty drooling with bliss (see arrow); I’ve gotta get back to work

Today's word is QUICK. Today's #BookQW from DIRECT DESCENDANT (DAW Books, Inc. 2025), a contemporary fantasy/cozy horror (depending on whether you're talking to me or marketing) which will be out in trade paperback next Tuesday, April 14th! Preorder from your usual retailer. Shop indie if you can.

The Morning Monty charges his solar power for future mayhem.

goooood morning it is brisk and bright out there so we took a nice long loop around the neighborhood and shared our snacks with the crows, so yup indeedy: Lucy Loved That Walk

anyway good night

Hemimorphite just found a home, blue goldstone and tiger's eye still available!

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