Here’s my Drabble published in Five Minutes last summer. Thank you, @fiveminutelit.bsky.social for resharing it! Happy to see it back out there!

How beautiful!! 😊

Reader perspective: "The pacing is razor-sharp, the tension relentless, and the a......" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THMS via AMAZON Loose Ends: https://tinyurl.com/looseendsebook #LooseEnds #PaulHollis #ColdWarThriller #SpyThriller #ThrillerCommunity #PoliticalThriller #SpyFiction #SpyNovels #BookRecommendations

From your first draft onward, #showvstell writing tips matter more than you might think. Writers everywhere hear “show, don’t tell,” but few stop to ask what that really means. Worse, many feel shame when they don’t do it perfectly. We won’t let that happen. 👇 bodaciouscopy.com/show-vs-tell...

Just in case anyone is wondering what the weather is like here…yesterday we had a blizzard all day (there was no snow before it started and 5C) and it was -16C with the windchill. It’s snowing again right now and it’s -10C. I am so over winter for the rest of my life! 🥶😵‍💫

Look! Books by the fabulous @almakatsu.bsky.social on the shelf at Indigo Books in Kingston, Ontario! I wish there were more, but it’s a start! 😊👍

It’s 1840, London. A rumour from Imperial Russia puts a mysterious young French woman's life at risk. Is she a pawn for a red herring for revenge that brings the Russians to London? KOBO: www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... Amazon: mybook.to/TheTsarsDaug... #WritingCommunity #Readers #HistoricalThriller

I bought this book last year for my birthday and I still haven't read it. You might just have prompted me to push it further to the top of my TBR pile! 😊 #BookSky #GuyGavrielKay #fantasyfiction

Looking for an intelligent #dystopianscifi read? No Life but Immortality by Liudmila Brus might be for you! Here’s my in-depth 4-star #bookreview. #BookSky📚 bodaciouscopy.com/no-life-but-...

My annual birthday book haul is always fun! These were my choices today, as I went to Indigo Books after being taken out to lunch by a dear friend. Tonight, my sister & I are going to see Is This Thing On? starring Will Arnett & Laura Dern. I’m having a great birthday! 🥰📚

Book 2 of 2026 is this classic, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier—another book I’ve had on my shelves for almost 20 years! I’ve seen the movie, but it’s time to enjoy this incredible prose! 😊 I’m halfway through and can honestly say I’ve never read writing quite like it. Stunning! #BookSky📚

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Vieles im Leben lässt sich planen – nur die Liebe nicht … Mallorca-Liebe Teil 1-9 amazon.de/dp/B08R374Q7...

Is there anything that Jessie Buckley can’t do? I’m thrilled she won a Best Actress Golden Globe for Hamnet (which I saw on Sat.—gorgeous film about love & grief) as I think she’s the Meryl Streep of this generation. Here’s Jessie singing “Troy” by Sinead O’Connor. 🤯🥰 youtu.be/8fbc9DV1Pws?...

Ah, the tantalizing dream of self-publishing. It’s the siren call that whispers, You can do this your way. And you can—but let’s not pretend it’s simple. That’s why I’m offering self-publishing success tips for authors who want it done right. #selfpublishing bodaciouscopy.com/self-publish...

Psst, I want to share something with you. After being on LinkedIn for at least 15 years, I finally had a post receive over 10,000 impressions! It kind of blows my mind. 🤯

Readers who enjoy #dystopianfiction, virtual reality narratives, and richly textured speculative worlds will find much to admire in No Life but Immortality by Liudmila Brus. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #BookReview #BookSky #scifi bodaciouscopy.com/no-life-but-...

I'm amazed that I'm in the top 10% of readers for 2025 on Goodreads! I actually read 52 books, but Goodreads sent me the promo package before that last book was recorded. I aim to read at least 50 books in 2026, too! #GoodreadsYearInBooks

Vieles im Leben lässt sich planen – nur die Liebe nicht … Mallorca-Liebe Teil 1-9 amazon.de/dp/B08R374Q7...

On these sleet-filled days of January in Ontario, one needs the light of #poetry. A friend sent me these short poems by iconic #womenpoets, past and present, that offer hope, strength and wisdom in just a few lines. #PoetryCommunity www.oprah.com/inspiration/...

“The Impoverished Orphan,” a sweet #PrideAndPrejudice #RegencyRomance with a touch of #CozyMystery! mybook.to/TIO On #KindleUnlimited! An unsolved murder, a problematic uncle, & a beloved horse complicate Darcy’s life! #HistoricalRomance #JaneAusten #MrDarcy #IndieBooks #BookSky

Cool fact alert! 'Stationery' paper/books/envelopes comes from medieval stationers-booksellers who stayed put instead of roaming around like other merchants. No one wanted to lug around a bunch of books, so they set up permanent 'stations.' I love how history is woven into our language.😁📚

Named one of Indigo’s favourite “New Non-Fiction” releases… #TheWorkOfOurHands is Adrian Sutherland’s debut book, rooted in his life in #Attawapiskat where resilience & determination shape everyday moments. Thank you #ChaptersIndigo for this milestone! 💙 ORDER NOW: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...

This is an excellent, thoughtful review of Maria’s new album, @fervorcoulee.bsky.social! Eloquent indeed!

Want to know more about The Brotherhood of the Eagle fantasy series? This podcast from 2025 by @plstuart-author.bsky.social is a great place to start! I'm joined by series fans @douglaslumsden.bsky.social and Alan Behan to do a deep dive on the whole series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYMv...

Congratulations, Paul! This is a fantastic achievement! 👏🏼

Dear Animal Lovers, If you want to learn how to better communicate with your animal companion, this book is for you! 🐾 #petlovers #dogowners #animalcommunication #animallovers bodaciouscopy.com/talk-to-me-i...

In today’s publishing landscape, more authors are choosing to self-publish. However, traditional publishing still holds value for some writers. Let’s explore both paths, current publishing trends, and what truly matters before you choose. #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/self-publish...

Late post for the 1st! Simons Folly, working on getting all my old works to publusj as well as writing book6 aka #4000yearsofsummer. It's a #timetravel #romance #slowburn #scifi that I'm hoping to release chapter by chapter, free online, instead of as a paid novel.

In this article, we’ll explore the key role of a #lineeditor and how their expertise can elevate your writing to its fullest potential. #Editing #WritingCommunity bodaciouscopy.com/the-role-of-...

I'm in the top 15% for book reviewers on Goodreads. I think that's pretty cool. In fact, I'll have a new book review to share later this week. 😊 #BookSky #Goodreads #BookReviewer

This week, Jan 9! Calgary launch party for my new album Hardscrabble Hope! I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, and Solon McDade. Jan 9 at 8 pm Ironwood Stage #CalgaryAB Tix $30 Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581 OR EMAIL [email protected]

An author once asked me about tropes in mystery writing—are they acceptable or should they be avoided? In this blog, I share my thoughts on some of the tropes and clichés in cozy mysteries. Also, my first newsletter comes out later today. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/trope...

I can’t believe the Horse Mafia of Chicago was a real thing and insane! Everywhere the Jayne family went money disappeared, people went missing and horses turned up dead. 40 yrs later bodies are still turning up! My cousin Micheal Springer writes all about it. www.amazon.com/THROWAWAY-BO...

Always good to follow an Author @tammykomoff.bsky.social 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Thanks, @eileen-pizzi.bsky.social! I'm happy you think so. It's true, AI misses many things when it comes to editing, especially slang, nuance, and one's choice to not use perfect grammar because a character wouldn't. Self-editing will help an author to save money when it comes to hiring an editor.

Let’s talk honestly about what #goodwriting really means. And why chasing perfection is one of the fastest ways to lose your momentum and your joy. You have permission to make a mess. #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/what-good-wr...

Want to elevate your writing from good to unforgettable? Whether you’re crafting a book review, blog post, or editorial, mastering the 5 Cs of critical writing will help you communicate your nonfiction writing with precision, power, and polish. #WritingCommunity bodaciouscopy.com/5-cs-of-crit...

With so many crowdfunding platforms for authors to choose from, it can be hard to decide where to start. Here's nine unique ways authors are using #crowdfunding platforms to support their work and reward their readers. #AuthorSky insights.bookbub.com/ways-authors...

Before you submit your manuscript for editing, here are 20 #selfediting tips that will save you a lot of money. #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/20-self-edit...

@6gun-sally.bsky.social Thank you so much for the repost! Have a great day!

Having read this breakout debut at least 4 times, I can say without hesitation that Heirline by Thomas Knight is a genuinely riveting page-turner. It’s one of those rare novels that pulls you in and refuses to let go. #mysterythriller #historicalthriller #BookSky

Writing a #bookreview is one of the simplest, kindest gifts you can offer another author—and one of the most potent ways to strengthen your own writing practice. Let’s learn how to write powerful book reviews that matter. #writingbookreviews #bookreviewers

From researching and organizing your material to using storytelling techniques and getting feedback, let’s explore the top ten things #nonfictionwriters should know to excel in their craft. #indieauthors #nonfiction #firsttimewriters

Me neither. 😊

I love this, William!

Always 🌷 #greenwitchtea #greenwitch #fairy #faerie #garden #flowers

Today is #JRRTolkienDay! A master of fantasy, Tolkien was greatly influenced by his travels in Switzerland and its landscapes. This features heavily in Bilbo’s travels over the Misty Mountains in The Hobbit, which was released on September 21, 1937.