Tumultuous weather outside can make for tumultuous drama on the pages if you let it. I’ve always been a fan of writing while it rains, or snow falls, or the thunder is rolling. Writing where and when you’re able is always the best—but Mother Nature’s guide to the best stories is always optimal.

When Area 51 takes over Studio 54, it’s a party 🤩🥳 #mondayfunnies

My little Miss Thing… 🐈

Thanks to @jessicastrawser.bsky.social for these suggestions and guidance. Always helpful every time.

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I’m ready. Honored to have you along… #newyear2026 #newyear

Alone on a sea of others. Aimless wandering. Unique, unknown direction. We’re all the same, and different. Multi-colored feathers. Musical, many-octave voices, all singing. Eventually, we’re going to cross paths. It’s unavoidable. Will we squabble? Make space for others? Respect? It’s all up to us.

Peace… #Christmas #ChristmasEve

New weekend formalwear. Some people wear their heart on their sleeves. I wear mine on my chest. #amwriting #dreams #writingcommunity

I love reading advice or best practices from writing industry pros, going back to review what I write, and seeing that my work is reflective of those tips—before I knew that they’re tips. Even if I don’t know what will happen with my work, at least I know I’m on the right track. So there’s that.

John Grisham on publishing, acceptance and rejection. #amwriting #writingcommunity www.facebook.com/share/v/17ZP...

Got some good words in today, I feel much better. The end is closer! #amwriting #WritingCommunity #DREAMS

David Byrne is one of my favorites. He lays it down like no one else can, and always gets support from quality musicians and vocalists. Nothin’ (But Flowers)is one of the most clever songs ever written, and it’s great to see it get this refreshment of interpretation. youtube.com/watch?v=PNmc...

Was digging this tonight and thought how cool it may be if Billy himself did a We Didn’t Start The Fire sequel.There’s certainly enough events that could be included that occurred between 1989 and now. I’m not sure there would be an audience today for it, though. What do you think? #billyjoel

#nanowrimo2025 ends today. Special shout out to anyone who participated and completed, congratulations. Take a moment to appreciate the scope of what you set out to do this month and saw it through to the end. For those of us who fell short, do not despair. I feel your pain; just keep going.

What if the lie you had always believed isn’t the lie you were told it was—What if it was worse? #amwriting #amwritingfiction #SHR #writingcommunity

If you’re an evil entity from space that manifests as a Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade balloon, I’m guessing you’d float, too! 🎈 #welcometoderry🎈 #pennywise

A Thanksgiving tradition! Post-dinner and dessert, kick your feet up, close your eyes, and give this one a listen. It’s good for the soul. #Thanksgiving youtube.com/watch?v=m57g...

Say what you need to say, whenever the time arrives to do that. Don’t waste the opportunity you’re given—you may never have another one. #MentalHealthMatters #JohnMayer youtube.com/watch?v=phaI...

#writing a novel or memoir & getting ready to submit to agents + editors? This virtual Query Letter + 1st Page workshop @janefriedman.com is for you! It's affordable + easy to access anywhere (even if you can't join us live). Learn more: janefriedman.com/make-your-qu... #writersky #writingcommunity

I’ve decided that when my latest book finally gets to you when it’s finished—either traditionally or independently — I will donate most of the proceeds to ALS research. It seems like the only thing to do, considering the year my family has had. The fight to find a cure simply must continue. #ALS

Our little memorial in our corner of the world. Respected, remembered, honored. Thank you, Veterans, for a sacrifice that none of us who aren’t veterans will ever know. #VeteransDay

The 50th anniversary today of a tragedy forever sealed and remembered in song for those of us who didn’t have relatives on board that night…. #edmundfitzgerald youtube.com/watch?v=tV9P...

Starting this title today—from 1949. There is a scene in The Last Of Us where Joel goes to see Gail, and he interrupts her while she’s reading this. The show podcast talks about this work bring an inspiration, and that’s why the reference is included. Giving it a try! Have you read it? #amreading

Tackling a DIY #NaNoWriMo or just looking for a creativity & productivity boost before the holidays, #writingcommunity friends? I'm teaching my most popular webinar for @writersdigest.bsky.social 11/6 on Setting Up a Great Novel Premise. Join us! writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/setting-up-a...

#NaNoWriMo is on!. If this is your first go round, you’re in for an experience. Completing a novel at all is one thing; getting it done in a month is quite something else. Congratulations on your resilience and determination to see your goal accomplished and your dream come true. #writingcommunity

This guy right here. Fifty years on, and he still creeps me out to no end. Jason, Mike, Fred—they all got nothing on this guy. If you don’t know who he is, check out the film “Burnt Offerings”, and you’ll know what I’m speaking about. Terrifying, menacing. #halloween

@j-schiecke.bsky.social and Molly Macabre— the Maiden Merchants of Menace. The Indie Horror Dynamic Duo. What would Halloween be without your merciles attack on the scare defenses? Thank you both for making my October reading time that much more fun. #halloween #horror #reading #writingcommunity

You’ll float too!! #pennywise🎈 #it #halloween🎃 #stephenking #welcometoderry

Shortly before my brother Mike passed away late in the summer, we talked about our common love of 80s horror movies when we were growing up. And so now, after his passing, this novella by Janelle Schiecke has come to me to help celebrate those fun times we had… www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Autumn vibes #amwriting #WritingCommunity #autumn

Last night was one for the books. If you have a chance to hear those that inspire you to great heights, go see them. Let them know how much their art, their hard work, their determination mean to you. Shake their hands. Listen. Learn. Be authentic in all you do. #remain #amwri̇ti̇ng #writingcommunity

Me and Sweetie having a hang…

Harvest Moon tonight. Get out and experience it if you’re able; maybe make a wish if you need to. The universe is listening. #harvestmoon

Everyone get horsehappy!!

I’m so thinking that I’m going to be experiencing something really unbelievable and special very soon. 🤩😏😉 #WritingCommunity www.facebook.com/share/1A3m43...

Came upon this fellow on Sunday AM on my way out of the plaza after a grocery run. He was at the back, and he was offering his gift of music to nature. No one was with him, or beside him, or on front of him. For a few seconds, I was part of something really beautiful and honest.

Question for the #WritingCommunity — specifically for indie authors, but I could use some direction from everyone: Have you ever partnered with a charity to receive a portion of the sales for every book you’ve sold, and if so, how exactly did you arrange that? Who did you reach out to? Thanks! 😊

Each writer has a usual places to write, but this one was my favorite. Visited here in 1997–Crazy Mountains in Montana.This was my exact view from a big, spacious flat rock viewing area that was furnished with plenty of places to wonder and create. A great spot to put pen in hand and ink to paper.

Cycle Of The Werewolf was the first novel i consciously made a choice to read. I had no idea, then, what I would discover inside: my inspiration. My life’s calling. Happy birthday @stephenking.bsky.social Thank you for inspiring me to discover what being inspired could bring me.

Just finished reading The Long Walk in advance of seeing the film. The layers of characterization are crumbled one by one on each of the character-walkers that are featured as we understand their motivation. I’m excited to see how the film follows or changes this study in deterioration into madness.

Miss Annie—the one no one sees coming. Except one. #shr #amwri̇ti̇ng #writingcommunity

Two cities. Two teams. Two games. One team looking to clinch post-season privileges. The other—looking to make a statement that one day in February wasn’t a fluke. Great day to be a Philadelphia sports fan. #Phillies #FlyEaglesFly

Spent a fantastic day getting some good words and pages in, then sitting in on the latest online course offering from @janefriedman.com —Mastering The Art of the Synopsis, a workshop led by @jessicastrawser.bsky.social. Ladies, thank you for making me consider ways to make my work that much better.

Happy #pubday to my dear friend @hankphillippiryan.bsky.social + her new page-turner, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS -- I loved my early read of this book, & now the rest of the world can love it too! #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity @careerauthors.com

www.legacy.com/us/obituarie... Honoring my brother and his tireless fight against ALS. His is over, but our work goes on. #ALS

Keeping on keepin’ on at work by staying inspired to keep on keeping on each and every day. Time is short. Love them hard.

So, my brother Mike is at battle’s end with #ALS and now knows a glorious joy he’s never experienced. Lots to say, think about, and accept—and not a word comes to mouth. Only tears to eye—and in the same breath of courage, a thankful beat to my heart. ❤️ to all 4 your prayers and encouragement.

The plot hole that was a plot Grand Canyon is now a non-issue and in my rear view mirror. Faith, patience and perseverance will get you everywhere you need to be. #amwriting #WritingCommunity