I have waited all summer for these morning glories to bloom. That they decided to pop on the anniversary of Helene and so near my dear friend @theandrewkclark.bsky.social 's book launch means something, I think?

I've been a big fan of Archer since we published her short story, "Somewhere, Something, Something" over at @reckonreview. Super excited to get to talk about her novel THE WITCH'S ORCHARD @malapropsbookstore on 10/14 at 6pm!! malaprops.com/event/2025-1...

Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. In On Fire and Under Water, you get both. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to Jordan Harper and pre-order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

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@meaganlucas.bsky.social on the Cold Caller Magazine open.substack.com/pub/coldcall...

Cold Caller Magazine asked me about the inspiration for my story 'They Light Themselves on Fire' (included in the forthcoming Best American Mystery and Suspense 2025) and, as usual, I am a ray of sunshine. coldcallermag.substack.com/p/bams-25-me...

Our friends at BOLO Books are bringing you all the absolutely incredible cover reveal for ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social, coming Sept 30th! Check out the full reveal here (and preorder when you're done gawking at this beauty) bolobooks.com/2025/09/cove...

Portrait of an old dog trying to learn new tricks.

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Flint and I learn about the qualities of a reasonable person while my people play Catan.

Impromptu/forced vacation (due to some house repair complications) is not so bad. Husband and kids are exploring while Flint and I study (and panic about deadlines and lost time) in these digs.

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Flint is very serious about keeping me on task.

It was great talking to @armandauthor.bsky.social about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN, though I spent much of the time talking about how amazing @pauljgarth.bsky.social, @coyhall.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, @libbycudmore.bsky.social, and @meaganlucas.bsky.social are 😎 youtu.be/RAolFA8NCZA

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Home from a really intense orientation weekend. Can't say that I'm not wrestling with some imposter syndrome. But, by far the most exciting part was meeting a bunch of brilliant, brave women who are taking on this new challenge midlife to better themselves and their families. #JurisDoctorMom

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I survived the first day.

Look who I found!! Thank you Meredith and Erin for the warm Dayton welcome. Nothing like dinner with some crime besties to get me ready for the big day tomorrow! @meredithdoench.bsky.social

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Flint is not so sure about this *mama leaving* business. "Does Ohio have good snacks?" he wonders.

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My babies are no longer babies!! 😭

The joy of books, indeed.

Hey, it’s Thursday! I wore pants! Go on, get some @lauramchugh.bsky.social @curtisippolito.bsky.social @robwhart.bsky.social @nkolakowski.bsky.social @bamawriter.bsky.social @steveweddle.bsky.social and @meaganlucas.bsky.social Fun was had! #BookSky

Thank you @charhamrick.bsky.social for asking the fab @swellspoken.bsky.social and the fab @meaganlucas.bsky.social and me the musical question “How does lived experience show up in your fiction?” in your fab The Hidden Hour: substack.com/@charlotteha...

Spent the last month working on a short story and taking a 'fresh eyes' break from this baby. But I'm back on my bullshit now, loves. P.S. you should be reading @danleach.bsky.social

How fucking lucky are we? All these brilliant books came out this week! @cwblackwell.bsky.social @russellwjohnson.bsky.social @skbarnidge.bsky.social

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Can't wait to watch this!

New fiction today from Jen Conley. Head over to Reckon to read: "The First True Love of Eddie Callahan" @jenconley45.bsky.social

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I’m honored that @meaganlucas.bsky.social has provided the cover blurb for my last two books—I’m so grateful for her support 🙏

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Happy Pub Day to my dear friend C.W! (You need this book.) @cwblackwell.bsky.social @rhppress.bsky.social

Such a great interview, I particularly enjoyed CW's reflection on the value of short fiction, and my noir. And I CAN'T WAIT for you to read this collection.

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My first time growing morning glories & I've made a lot of mistakes and nearly lost them. After a lot of struggle, the first (hopefully not only) bloom popped this morning and it's the most gorgeous color, and I'm trying to embrace this reminder muster my own resilience like this little bloom.

Like we aren't the freaking cutest things you've ever seen? Backroads Noir Gathering, Greensboro Public Library Foundation

Thanks so much to @jimalmo.bsky.social and @reckonreview.bsky.social for publishing my piece February, 44. reckonreview.com/february-44-...

I stole this pic from @russellwjohnson.bsky.social it's from the Backroads Noir Gathering on Friday night. I think it sums everything up perfectly. Love these folks.

So much fun at the Backroads Noir at the Bar last night. And we have a whole day of panels today if you're in Greensboro - come say hi. We're at to the Revolution Mill starting at 9:30!

More Noir at the Bar pics later, but look who I met!! @crankypacifist.bsky.social thank you so much for coming out!! (Nice shirt!!)

Alright Greensboro. I'm ready for the ghosts.