Happy Sunday! This one is for my anxious girlies…

I’m still alive! I just honestly forgot about this place. So, hi!

I don’t know what it says about me that I, as a writer, can’t figure out how to share this news, but… My romantic comedy series has been optioned by a major studio. 😱

So, it looks like I’m interested in the DC universe now.

Today’s science/arts and crafts lesson…

Resisting the urge to do 90s Glamour Shots for my “professional” author photos.

Love this bookstore and the way they show up and support indies! If you’re in Central Florida, go check them out! @thenewromantics.bsky.social

Picking favorite quotes from each book I’ve written: “As far as I’m concerned it can never be too early for pie or too late for bacon.” (This quote was shared on Wil Wheaton’s Facebook back in the day, so it holds a special place in my nerd heart. 😂) - The Ruth Valley Missing

I’m giving away a few Kindle copies of my latest release, AN ACCIDENTAL ADDRESS. If you enjoy: - banter - relationships developing via correspondence - mature characters …reply to this thread!

Release day glamour. (Aka just got in from weeding the backyard jungle in a cool EIGHTY degrees. But the scrunchie is orange, so that’s on theme, I guess?) Anyway, check out AN ACCIDENTAL ADDRESS! a.co/d/iCCST7y

I feel like the Chiefs just prepped to cover Saquon and nothing else and OOOOOF. Anyways, go BIRDS.

I love the Eagles offensive line so much.

Final day for this giveaway!!

If you like romances that develop through correspondence, An Accidental Address comes out on Monday and is available for preorder NOW! For fans of the Moore Brothers’ novels, this novella follows Julian as he responds to an email that wasn’t meant for him. a.co/d/1YpyDkA

Alright, everyone, it’s been a minute since we’ve done introductions so, in the most corporate fashion, let’s do two truths and a lie. 💛 I was kidnapped when I was 4. 💙 Radiohead was my most played artist on Spotify for 2024. 🧡 I worked at NASA. Your turn.

Mood.

Between that Professor Pedro still from the Fantastic 4 trailer and the Starbucks Pedro pic floating around, I just feel it’s important y’all know that’s who plays Julian (in my head).

Just a reminder for those who like free things and books, I’m having a Book Box giveaway to celebrate the February 10th release of my novella!!

Just a reminder for those who like free things and books, I’m having a Book Box giveaway to celebrate the February 10th release of my novella!!

My latest novella, An Accidental Address, is now available for preorder! (Paperbacks will be available on the release date, February 10th) An Accidental Address a.co/d/0eb1TT7

When you agree to go with your cute neighbor to a family dinner so he can avoid being set up by his well meaning sister in law, only to spill wine all over his brother who happens to also be the new COO at your office… Is that a meet cringe instead of a meet cute?

Me: ::lays on bed to relax:: Him: ::lays next to me, throws his arm around me, and whispers in my ear:: have you taken your BGA (Boardgamearena) turns yet? Ahhh, yes. The romance is still romancin’.

When my Gen Z readers start sending me their playlist Moodboards…

If you aren’t following Master Alan, now is a good time to remedy that.

Mood.

Book Box giveaway over on my 📸

Me, watching Bills v Chiefs: They just need to not go backwards now. Him: you’re very good at this. Me: I should coach. ::Bills get a touchdown:: Me:

Every time there’s an illegal formation call I yell, “I said consummate V’s!” and what I’m saying is I’m really great with this football stuff.

The Commanders are genuinely cracking me up.

Sneak peek of what’s coming…

Spent the afternoon working on the book cover for the next release. Which now officially has a title…

Did I close out an important meeting today by saying that the thing we all needed to take away from it is “don’t let the chlamydia stop you”? Yes. Yes, I did.

Me, a person who deals with numbers and data on a daily basis, fully convinced I’m going to miss an appointment set in PST when I’m EST.

“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands.”

About to start a 30 minute editing sprint so if anyone wants to write/edit with me, timer starts at 6:30 EST and check in is at 7. #writingcommunity #writers

The worst part of editing this novella is that it’s a lot of email correspondence so I need to make sure the timestamps are consistent. Which means I’ve started a spreadsheet 😂

I’m setting up a website because it seems like a thing I should have as an author, and in doing so, I’m revisiting posts from my ancient blog. 1/3

You know how readers use 🌶️ for spice rating books? As a “non-spicy” writer who doesn’t like the bland implications of “no spice”, I’m now considering saying I use sofrito… 🫑🧅

When you wake up indecisive but still a nerd.

They’re a combined 1688 lb—about the same as one adult male polar bear

Me: what’s standing in a vertical position? Isn’t that just…standing? My dad: *sideeye*

I love snow games.

Watching the game with my father and every time Slay is part of a play I giggle and say SLAAAY so taking bets on when I get sent home.

Him, born in Feb: They did a study on who are the most attractive people based on birth month. March was way down the list but Feb was number 3! Me, a March baby: I wonder if they did a similar study on intelligence and basic awareness. Based on this interaction, I don’t think I need a study.

I didn’t comment on a post bashing indie authors for not editing that cited an error that was not an error. I deserve a cookie.

Gibbs!!!!

Look, is this game exciting? Yes. But I was counting on a Lions win tonight so now I’m stressed. 😂

What. Is. Happening. #football

My husband is on call this week and it’s been especially busy/stressful. I just watched him walk through the house and say, “Alexa, why did the French fry cross the road” in case you’re wondering about his current mental state.

Seems like a lot of people listen just to respond instead of listening to understand lately.