Happy to help with the celebration of the release of Spider, the latest offering from horror author @j-schiecke.bsky.social . She is consistently putting the oo in spook! One of the most productive and entertaining authors in the genre. Please give her work a try today.

I’ve discovered that I’ve been making a grievous error. I just haven’t been walking through the brilliant storytelling worlds of Michelle Cornish enough. I need to do something about that, like, immediately. She’s fantastic.

#writingcommunity #writingtips

Ladies—thank you for every big, every small, every selfless, every courageous thing you do to make the lives of those you count on most that much better. Thank you for being strong and tireless in your resolve. We’d be nowhere without you, and we love you very much. #internationalwomensday

Caught the most recent TSNOTYAW PODCAST on the way in to work this AM—what a great half hour spent. Listening to Lisa Unger talk about who, when, and why she is who she is in her writing world was inspiring. TEAM—thank you for featuring Lisa this week. Perfect opportunity to learn and be inspired.

Fantastic opportunity via a fantastic organization from a fantastic author and teacher! I’m afraid I’ll miss this one, but shouting this out to the #WritingCommunity! Get your spot booked in!

A young man living a humble life—moving forward past unspeakable trauma. Simple, respectful, hardworking. He’s no one special. Until he IS someone special. Life has a way of giving us all one chance to be a hero, even if we’re not made to be. WE CAN BE HEROES. JUST FOR ONE DAY. #SHR #amwriting

www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... Just started! Gripping first chapter! This book is going to take me places I’ve never been, I’m quite sure.

Check out my profile on Goodreads! I created a new Goodreads profile, and I’d love to see you in the circle. What are you reading? I’d love to read any reviews you leave. You may be able to suggest my next favorite read!

So thrilled to have been recently introduced to the work of local author and doctor H G Zegel. I picked up both of his titles today—a writer after my own blessed heart of adventure. Looking so forward to finding out what this world is all about.

@leodora.bsky.social was on GMA this morning to talk about her latest tale The Exes. She had an encouraging shout out to anyone new to this craziness looking to publish their first work. It’s people like this that make the #WritingCommunity the absolute best. Thank you, Leodora, for your guidance.

No matter the day, no matter the strength of the storm, writing always manages to get me through. Troubling day = meaningful words. #amwri̇ti̇ng #fiction #writingcommunity

Happy to be whatever she needs me to be—including being a pillow.

This is not Churchill. This isn’t the northern Hemisphere of Pluto. This isn’t Basecamp on Everest. This is my front yard area. #winter

Truth.

Is this in any way, shape, or form a comfortable position to achieve restful sleep? I guess that depends on who’s undertaking the effort. Who am I to judge? #caturdayvibes #saturday

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.

#writingprompt #storystarter #NovelIdeas #amwriting #wordsprint inventingrealityediting.com/2...

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…