Hubby and I have overlapping but not identical reading preferences, so finding audiobooks for our 14 hour drives can be challenging. Today, though, “Old Man’s War” by @scalzi.com was a success! Enough character and plot for me, enough military for him, great writing for both of us.

I am currently reading “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley. It has been on my TBR pile for ages, and, I have discovered, too long. I love her writing style. Mad props to anyone who can use “lugubriously” casually in a sentence and pull it off.

I had this strange idea that the loss of a parent would somehow be less painful as an adult. I was so wrong.

Just got up and running with The StoryGraph. I do like data - this could be my new favourite app.

I have reached a level of introvert overload so profound the very idea of talking is abhorrent. And having all of my extroverted relatives continually ask “Are you OK?” is getting really tiresome. I know they mean well. But apparently introversion is still a vastly misunderstood condition.

Quiet peaceful morning.

I tend to read quickly, and lately I’ve latched onto reading and hitting my GoodReads challenge goal as something I can control. But some books need to be savoured. And “By Blood, By Salt” by J.L. Odom is one of those. My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am in need of good books, and I can’t think of a better option than the #SPFBO Champions league. I had already read a couple, so working my way through the rest. So far: good choice. Really enjoying the reads. mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...

"Don't feel bad if you're not reading every great book. No one ever has, and no one ever will."

I just finished “The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids” and absolutely loved it. It was fast paced with a smart and snarky female lead who goes on a quest to avenge a friend and ends up involved in much bigger stakes. My review on Goodreads here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Matcha & Latte in a coffee shop with my daughter. ❤️

Read some advice today for new writers to write short stories before writing a novel. Sounds like solid advice - but I’m not sure where to find fantasy short stories to read to get a flavour for short stories in that genre. 😳 Any pointers / links to sources? #booksky #authorsky 📚💙

Good morning! Hope everyone finds peace and comfort today. I’m not a photographer, but this is the place I am blessed to wake up in today. Trying to start the day off with appreciation.

Read books that bring you joy. Read books about things you find interesting. Read books that help you be better. Read books that make you feel. Read books that challenge you. Read what you want, in the format you want, at the pace you want.

I just started reading “The Spear Cuts Through Water”. I can tell it’s going to be a beautiful book. I can also tell I don’t have the mental capacity to appreciate it right now. Switching to “The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids”. Three pages in and this is definitely pulling me in fast.

Rumor has it it's National #Book Lovers Day. You know what you need to do to celebrate. #readers #writingCommunity #booksky 📚🪐

Random book sale on the side of the road? Why, don’t mind if I do!

Well, I finished “Blood Over Bright Haven”. I think I am in a definite minority; I did not love it. I can appreciate the writing and the world, but it just didn’t connect for me. 3/5 stars GoodReads review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Spent a lot of time today cleaning up my notes and world building, mapping the structural changes to the chapters to story beats, researched “Save the Cat” and how to assess overall pacing. Not a single word written. Can’t decide if I was productive or procrastinating. #AmWriting ? Maybe?

Managed to eke out 200 words yesterday. Felt like work, but even though it’s far below my 1000 word goal, it also felt like progress. Life is heavy right now, lots of hospital rooms (yes that is rooms plural), but I refuse to fail on this one! 80% done the first draft. #IAmWriting

Finished “Obsidian: Awakening” by @siennaf.bsky.social It’s a dark, twisty political fantasy with fate-bound characters, layered worldbuilding, and no easy choices. Heavy but worth it. Definitely recommend if this is your thing. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Torn over which book to read next. Feel like I should finish “Blood over Bright Haven” because I liked “The Sword of Kaigen” so much and everyone seems to love this one, but I am halfway through and really struggling to connect with it. Any recommendations, #booksky? 📚🪐

New month, new book! Something soothing about a physical book :) “The Fallout of Fallacy” by @kristinambarbee.bsky.social

Well, 2 days without hitting my daily word count. Life threw another curve ball. Well, perhaps a left hook would be more accurate. It is so easy to let hardship threaten a nascent habit. Trying not to let that throw me off this time. But writing while visiting a hospital is damned hard!

Sorry, not book related, but… when did it become socially acceptable to listen to video on a plane at full blast without headphones? Sigh. Old woman shakes fist at clouds energy here.

I’ve reached the point in my book where the Big Things happen. The things I’ve dreamed about, planned in my head, virtually rewritten dozens of times. Never thought I’d reach them. I’ve been stuck rewriting the first 5 chapters for so long, the final 5 was a pipe dream. The end is in sight!

I am reading Obsidian:Revelation, book 2 of the Obsidian series by @siennaf.bsky.social and boy is it a commitment. On page 270 and 36% complete. I am enjoying it. If it were a physical book instead of an eBook, though, I could use it for strength training! Review pending (on my reading speed!)

#booksky #fantasybooks

🇨🇦Canadian #writers of #booksky - a question if I may? Something that pops into my mind every time I type out a relevant word. Color or colour? Flavor or flavour? I am stubborn about including that ‘u’ in everyday life, but should I let go of it when writing my novel? 📚🪐💙

I love getting into the groove of discovery writing. I have a sense of where the plot needs to go, but not sure exactly how to get there. Today, the direction just naturally presented itself while writing a scene. It was such a high. I kinda like this #writing thing!

My TBR pile has grown exponentially since following #BookSky. I might have to exert some self control. (LOL LOL LOL not) 📚🪐

It feels good to know that I made sweeping changes to the context of the book, but the bones have stayed the same. Though her path to where she is right now, entering Act 3, will be wholly different in draft 2, her journey remains intact. I’m so excited to see this book through to the end.

🤣🤣🤣 Truth!

I am a software dev by trade. Wrote my whole life, but when I started coding writing got hard. My husband says it’s because I’m trying to make my books compile! Lately I’m embracing the “just write, no matter how bad” mantra and it’s gotten me to 3/4. Yay! But I’m stuck trying to compile again 😭.

I think I am still in a bit of mourning. 75% into my WIP, I realized that I had to change something fundamental in the setup. With it went some great (IMHO) convos with now Thanos-ed characters. “Kill your darlings” as the saying goes. It makes the book stronger. Still harder than I thought.

Looking for Canadian fantasy writers to discover and follow - any recommendations? #booksky 📚🪐 #fantasy #canadianwriters