Having a satisfying writing day on Saturday did me so much good. The end of the first draft is coming. I’m once again experiencing what other writers experience when they can finally see a light around the bend. I can’t wait until this gets out in the world too. #SHR #amwriting #writingcommunity

Caroline Giammanco is one of my favorite authors, and she’s breathing new life into her titles. Her short stories make for long entertainment in so many engaging worlds. Pick up one of her titles today!

Little Miss Thang is all gussied up and ready to head down to the Wells Fargo Center to show her true colors and turn some heads. #flyers #goflyers

@anovelideaphilly @readsandcompany @mainpointbooks @bookmarkswc @baldwinsbookbarnfriends — today, we celebrate you, and thank you for the worlds you invite us to, the adventures you take us on, the learning that makes us better. Your caring is priceless. #indiebookstores #indiebookstoreday

My first tune-in to The Story Nerd, hosted by @valeriefrancis.bsky.social , and Melanie Hill, with special guest (and now part time partner) Kathleen Foxx was a great! It made me look at my own WIP and where I can recognize shortfalls and successes. #WritingCommunity #WritingInspiration

It doesn’t matter if I’m in your audience of 3 or 3000–I want to see your best. I want to see you share something that is the best of you in that moment of your creativity or art. I want to keep coming back over and over to have that experience in different ways each time.

Yes. #springtime #aprilvibes

I hope the NASA Artemis crew is playing Dark Side while they sling around the dark side. Communication won’t be available for 40 minutes—they can get the whole album in, no problem. #Artemis #MoonMission

It’s been a while since I’ve given CTNL a shout out, but anew 5-star review recently has allowed me to do just that. The new WIP is almost at the end of its first draft run, but being reminded of why I do this at all makes all the ups and downs and time in between so worth it. Thank you—all of you.

Opening Day rings in the start of The Hunt For Red October. Sanchez gets the call to deliver smoke, fire, deception, and high cheese. It’ll be interesting to see how the new pitch challenge rule affects the course of the season for all of MLB. Go Phils. #Phillies #openingday #baseball #MLB

Right on schedule. Opening the shears to the morning allowed me this greeting. Off and running on bringing more beautiful souls into the world. There’s nothing like Springtime. #nature #bluebirds

A love letter to my high school graduation class. #memories #highschool #amwriting #writingcommunity

Why is it each time a challenge or threat or menace looks to be over, but not completely, it’s always followed up with “We’re not out of the woods yet”? Why? What is so threatening about the woods? I mean—I can think of many other worse places to be, can’t you? Geez. Rant over. As you were.

I actually enjoy Academy Awards night, and it’s because of one scene in one special film in particular that I’m forever committed. I invite you to read my love letter to that scene on my FB post: #Oscars2026 #amwriting #amwritingfiction #WritingCommunity www.facebook.com/share/1CefAP...

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...

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