Woo and hoo! Reached the next stretch goal for the Death by Brisket Kickstarter! As of 2 PM October 10, there are only 19 hours to go. Be sure to get your serving today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Nothing on the grill today. I am curing pork belly though, turning it into bacon. My spice rub is heavy on corriander, fennel, black pepper, and salt. Add curing salts, water, seal, and let sit for 7 days, before smoking, slicing, then cooking as bacon! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

What's on the grill this morning? Pork chops! Used a five-spice rub on them. Once they're finished, I'll do the two skirt steaks that are currently marinading. Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

OMG. I am SHOCKED, SURPISED, and PLEASED. Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge. Gobsmacked. I tell you. FOUR MORE DAYS. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

ION, I'm attending a virtual cozy fantasy convention this weekend! Hearthcon. You can sign up here: www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025

What am I putting into my Las Chicas de Carne mug? Bone broth! Because, you know, meat. You can get yours at my Kickstarter! The large version, 20 oz. If you want a smaller one, they're available at the Knotted Road Press shop. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! The "Death by Brisket" Kickstarter has funded! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183... Next up - POSTCARDS!

Almost there! So close! Please think about helping out an indie author and backing the Kickstarter for the Cozy Mystery novel: "Death by Brisket." www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Pssst. Hey there. I have a Kickstarter running. I'd really like to bring this novel to the world. Won't happen unless it funds. Fortunately, we're almost there. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

It's ALIVE! YAY! My kickstarter for DEATH BY BRISKET is live! The ebook won't be generally available until 2026 sometime (probably April, but we'll see). So get your copy now while you can! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Pssst. I've been sick. And missing. But I'd still like you to go to my Kickstarter if you have a chance. Don't even have to back it. Just click the, "Notify me on launch" button. THANK YOU! www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Grrrr. 233 days since my last migraine. A new record, I believe. But this morning, I'm sitting in the dark and everything hurts. Typing, reading, etc. Time to go back to bed.

If you do sys admin stuff you probably already have some of Michael's books on your shelf. If you don't, maybe you should? Check out his latest Kickstarter!

Hey - did you know that I have a newsletter? Where I chat about stuff every week? Like this week, I talked about the grape harvest, what we did with it, as well as some Canadian bacon that I smoked. If you're interested in hearing more from me, sign up here. www.leahcutter.com/newsletter/

Yuck. Sinus infection. No voice yesterday or today. Already started the antibiotics. Fingers crossed I start feeling better tomorrow.

Psst. Wanna help out an indie author? Go to my Kickstarter and click on the "Notify me when launching" button. That's it. You don't have to back the Kickstarter. You can opt out of the emails. But clicking that button helps me gain traction. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

I'm about to be on a live streaming podcast! Saturday September 6, 10 AM PST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DGU...

Uhm. I may have done a thing. Starts October 1st. Runs through October 10th. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

Huh. Just got the reminder that I started Spanish on Duolingo on this day in 2022. Still practicing everyday. Probably should set up a language exchange or tutor or something.

I can haz deep thoughts about writing. Go check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri... (And yes, I have a Patreon where I talk about being a fulltime writer weekly, as well as send you a free short story once a month. And if you pay me a bit more, I also send you a post card every month!)

I was on the Cozy Alchemy podcast! They interview authors who are into cozy mystery, cozy fantasy, or cozy paranormal mystery. Podcast links: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/authorsonthe... Youtube: youtu.be/hZoo1ADElHk?... Substack: ellehartford.substack.com/p/leah-cutte...

I last posted about this with everyone at Worldcon, so I'd appreciate a boost if you're willing as the world is noisy and full of horror, but the African SF Novels and Novellas Bundle - curated by Eugen Bacon, is still going strong at StoryBundle, and includes 2 of my novels! storybundle.com/scifi

I have a new book that's generally available as of today! "Alien Wreck" is the first of the Live Alien Contact series. All four books are finished and available for preorder. I'll be releasing them every other month. www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...

Still at Worldcon. Would love to see you there! Am on panels today as well as working at the Northwest and Guests booth (704) in the dealer room.

GRRRRR. I lost over 2000 words of fiction this morning due to a corrupted file. First time this has ever happened to me. GRRRRR.

I can haz new book today! "Alien Wreck" - the first of a completed four book series. All books are available for preorder on our store and at Amazon. Other retailers coming soon. ONLY availale on our store as of today, generally available everywhere Aug 21. www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...

My Worldcon Schedule! Teaching a CLASS in writing Cozy Fantasy, as well as a Table Talk on Wed and many other things. Hoping to see some people there!

General post about the progress I've been making in terms of diet and exercise. www.leahcutter.com/2025/08/diet...

Coming soon...August 10th at the store, August 21st everywhere else. First of four books already complete. Will be published every other month. www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...

"Death by Brisket" the first Las Chicas de Carne novel is finished! Should be available sometime this fall. A cozy mystery. With magic. And MEAT. All about a BBQ competition team who goes from one contest to the next solving supernatural crimes while cooking amazing meat.

Got up early today to smoke some summer sausage on the grill!

I'm not committing to doing weekly essays again. But I do enjoy writing a bit on Thursday mornings. Today's noodling is all about the daily affirmations I use. www.leahcutter.com/2025/07/affi...

FTW - getting the clinic to actually ACCEPT my medical insurance so my bill goes from $638 to $0. Took two days and multiple phone calls and I can't even count the number of hours on hold. On the one hand, shouldn't have to do this. On the other hand, totally worth it.

Thinking thinky thoughts about doing hard things. Today's essay: www.leahcutter.com/2025/07/doin...

Midyear review up. Basically, keeping to the 500K word count goal for the year. www.leahcutter.com/2025/07/midy...

Ah-hem. It appears that Blaze Ward and I might have a speaking gig early next year... (Date should read 2026 and not 2025)

I have a new cozy fantasy novel that's available today! "The Ice Elf & The Fire Elemental" - the second book in the Ice Elf Fantasies. (Five books are currently on the schedule for this series...) Go get your copy today! knottedroadpress.com/products/the...

Do-be-do-be-do is my personal mantra. Move for a while. Be out in the world and active. Then sit for a while. Reflect on the things you’ve done. Then move again. For now? I’m sitting. Reflecting. It will be time to move again later. What about you? www.leahcutter.com/2025/06/do-b...

OMG. I'm writing again! Started a new series that I've been wanting to write for years now. The book? "Death by Brisket." A cozy mystery with magic. And meat. They are a BBQ competition team who go from contest to contest solving supernatural crimes while cooking up amazing BBQ. So happy!

Hey! I'm in a new anthology that will come out the end of August. Vampires Save the Night: Heroes, Anti-Heroes, and Not-So-Reformed Villains. Will let you know more when it's available. For more info (and cool cover art!) eternalhauntedsummer.com/forests-haun...

OMG. I made mayo using the immersion blender. A) it's like magic B) never going back to store bought.

It's been about a month since I wrote about my continuing journey in regards to stress. I've been successful at lowering my stress levels, and I'm sharing more things that I've learned here. www.patreon.com/posts/more-o... (And yes! I have a Patreon! Just a dollar a month really helps.)

Also, the lastest issus of Cutter's Final Cut, Crafty Crimes, is now also generally available! You'll find it at your favorite retailers. cuttersfinalcut.com/book/crafty-...

Yay! The newest issue of MCM is now available! White Collar Crimes, from the MCM site or your favorite retailers. www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/whit...

I can haz book release today! Custom Dwarven Chocolates! Cozy fantasy about a dwarf who hates gemstones, and finds her true passion in chocolate.

Just a few hours left for the cozy up to cringe story bundle! Get your copy now of these 11 cozy mysteries!

I've been working hard at reducing my stress levels. I wrote up what works for me. YMMV. www.patreon.com/posts/essay-... And yes! I have a Patreon. Just $1 a month gets you a weekly "Peek Behind the Curtain" where I talk about writing, as well as a free short story!

The Cozy Up To Crime storybundle is coming to an end! Be sure to pick up your copy before the end of May 8th. www.storybundle.com/crime

It's the next interview! Of yours truly! For the Cozy Up To Crime storybundle. www.knottedroadpress.com/cozy-up-to-c... And remember, the storybundle will soon be gone. Get your copies of all these wonderful mysteries today!

Yay! Another Cozy Up To Crime interview! This time with the marvelous T. Thorn Coyle. You'll find a copy of the interview here: www.knottedroadpress.com/cozy-up-to-c...