I gave Xena a red-acorn hat and am letting Pink Panther hang with me while I write.... Because, damnit, I need some whimsy in my life. 🤣 #writerlife

NEWSWEEK: “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said it will defy California's new "No Secret Police Act," which restricts law enforcement officers from masking their identities during operations.” www.newsweek.com/ice-masks-ga...

#OpEd: "We can’t bury the deeper, driving forces behind why this is happening. This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents — ICE, police officers, prison staff — have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies." Read the full story here. ⬇️

Loves, The Wilding of Em's Path ( @ylva-publishing.bsky.social ) is included in @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social Week 38 Reading Challenge. Only One Bed 🛌📚🛌 [links in comments] #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks

[ What's running through my head] 👇 Don't not try to befriend the fawn. Don't even try. Do NOT try to befriend the sweet baby doe. No, the fawn isn't inviting you with her stare. Ana, are you listening??? 🤣🤣

This fairywren migrated all the way from Australia to its new home in Appalachia. I'll give it a good one @tookiegill.bsky.social [Leadlight of Day, glass artist: Marian Day].

Cardiologist Peter McDonald is on forced leave from his job of saving lives. He asked questions about Israel in a public forum and has been censored and condemned by St Vincent’s Hospital.

See y’all soon! I’ll be coming at you next week. *wink* [links in comments]

Hang up the DO NOT DISTURB sign for this #Caturday Ice Queen Kitty is resting up after a full week of sleeping and social isolation. 😹

It was love at first sight when I saw this woman's Jeep tire cover. 🤣💙🤣 #mountainlife

Momma Doe has dialed back her "I'll jack you up" energy. But she's still keeping a close eye on me while her growing fawn frolics about. #mountainlife #wildingyourlife

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Woodland wonders. I tread lightly. 🌿🤗🌿 #mountainlife #forestbathing #wildingyourlife

A sprinkle of images from my woodland walk. Will bring you more soon. #mountainlife #wildingyourlife #forestbathing

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I am geeked out about this discussion in particular. I'm ready to learn from the other panelists. 👇👇

I'm really excited to be included with this panel! The con is virtual & free to attend. Go to the RSM website to register!

As Autumn moves into the mountains, hummingbirds have been battling it out at the feeder. Their aggressive moves look like passionate ballet. And while these pics aren't great.. that makes them great. They look like my aunt's oil paintings. 😍 #mountainlife

I was out n' about today and stumbled across a cute lil nook. I had a green apple and brie croissant and a cuppa Darjeeling tea. 🍵 When I'm in full-tilt #writerslife, I don't get out much. But this nook did me just fine. 🤗 #reportea

For #TidbitTuesday, we go Beyond The Path to check out more edibles in Eden (The Wilding of Em's Path). And yes, I'm going to get my thesaurus and brush up on synonyms for "wild." 🤣 #mountainlife ##wildingyourlife #sapphicbooks #dystopian #darkacademia

Also, hug a librarian (but not in a stalker-y way).❤️📚 #EduSky #BannedBooksWeek #ALA #RightToRead #ReadForYourRights #LibrariansAreSuperHeroes

It’s nice to read an ‘oldie’ but a very very good ‘goodie’. kjlesfiction.substack.com/p/rereading-... @reallymckay

I stepped away from the laptop to take a respite on this sunny, slightly cool Sunday. Taking work-breaks doesn't come easily to me. But the hummingbird keeps visiting the feeder, the insect song is low and slow, and the dogs are drowsy in the sun. Nice.

My position: Violate expectations... Respectfully and authenticity. But what the hell does that mean? 👇find out👇

Met some new friends during my misty morning walk. #mountainlife #wildingyourlife

Playing #SapphicBookBingo? 👇Check out these 15 Recs, including my own, The Wilding of Em's Path 👇 [link in comments] 💋 #sapphicbooks #wlw

These Appalachian Mountains are such a tease. I got a kiss of Autumn. Now, it's in the 80s (~ 27+ C) again and balmy. #mountainlife

Hello, Darlins, Dears & Queers❣️ 😄😄😄 If you play #SapphicBookBingo, check out my newest book,The Wilding of Em's Path. Cynda, the MC, is a vegetarian. But do you know why? 😄 [link in comments] #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks jae-fiction.com/vegetarian-o...

It's #SapphicSeptember, book lovers. #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #booklovers

What makes sapphic Mystery, Fantasy & Sci-Fi different? C. Jean Downer, Sue Still, Ana K Wrenn & Milena McKay explore what readers gain from these stories. thelesbianreview.com/nice-genres-... #Lesfic @anakwrenn.bsky.social @cjeandowner.bsky.social @sue-still-author.bsky.social

This young gent wasn't in a rush to get away from me. I don't think he's as smitten with me as I am with him. 😍 #mountainlife #wildingyourlife

Delivering satisfaction doesn't always mean delivering tropes. 👇👇👇

Can I interest you in this monster slayer x vampire fantasy novel with an all female cast for your #sapphicseptember reading? books2read.com/u/4A0e6q

Hearing great things about Learning Curves. Congratulations @rachelslacey.bsky.social 🎊 👇

Ages ago, Mom taught me to dry hydrangeas for bouquets that last throughout the cold seasons. I can't bring them indoors bc my cats will eat them & hydrangeas are toxic for kitties‼️ So, I left them outside in old cast-iron pot on a wooden bench. Feeling extra Appalachian. 🤣 #mountainlife

I started going down the rabbit hole (🤣) about the whole "rabbit rabbit" thing. Heard about it? Say "rabbit rabbit" on the 1st of each month for good luck. Well, wishing y'all a "rabbit rabbit" September. 🤗👇🤗 Pic of one of "my" bunnies below & link in comments.

Sit back and let the rain and woods tell you about how they met again, and we all fell in love. It's an outstanding overstory. 🤗 #mountainlife #wildingyourlife

The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges to the operations of the nation’s premiere public health agency, experts said.

I'll level with you, I know writing a review can be a pain in a$$. That's why I made a template for writing them! Yay! Reviews or ratings (if you're short on time/words), really do help authors and small presses boost our titles in the algorithms.

What a great discussion this is going to be❣️ I suspect I'm going to learn a TON. How do authors honor reader expectations while also honoring what their stories are calling them to do???

Cool temps 🌡 + 🌞 Sunbeam 🌞 = Happy 😺😸😻 #Caturday

I start my day with a poem. Kat Jackson's new collection, unspoken, has reached the top of my poetry #tbr. As you can see, I had the joy of taking my signed copy for an outdoor photography session. #poetrylovers 😍

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This week's Sapphic Book Bingo category features sapphic books with an accidental admission of love. One character accidentally confesses their love to the other in an unguarded moment. Check out the 15 recommended books on my blog: jae-fiction.com/accidental-a...

New Forever Stamps available from USPS dedicated to the Appalachian Trail. If only Appalachia would benefit from each book sold.

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💖 NOW ON KU 🌍 Only Ever One Choice by Ilham Asra is a heartfelt sapphic romance set in South Africa. 💘 With BIPOC & Muslim rep, family expectations, and a second-chance, friends-to-lovers spark, Mikaila must face her past crush and decide if she can choose both love and family.

Today, I reached 20k on the #WIP. The real magic for me comes during revisions. But I'm trying to enjoy those moments when a new character--POOF!-- materializes and brings the snap, crackle, & POP with them. #writerslife

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