Underwater archeology fascinates me. Related: lots of cool stuff under #medievalsky

@cwtellstales.bsky.social RTYI?

Holy good gravy, I've been looking forward to these! Classic Gothic novels with modern authors' retellings from other characters' POVs. Muse Publications, if you're looking @kriswaldherr.bsky.social

What does it say about me that I love writing arguments? #amWriting

Some good news today.

Never thought my reckless cat Loki would be afraid of...the new kitten. Continuous "you're in my spot" distress #CatsOfBluesky

New household member LOOKS cute but is currently bouncing all over my guest bath. He has discovered the toilet paper roll #CatsOfBluesky

Just city elections here, but it still matters #vote

To preserve democracy, participate in democracy. Go vote.

Would read. If I ever have time would write.

Realizing tonight that I'm very, very lucky.

There I go, spending valuable time doomscrolling instead of writing this AM. God I hate looking at the news Monday mornings but feel like it's irresponsible to look away.

Small brag: for the first time in 6 months both of my knees felt GOOD - no pain, no strain. Fencing practice was a breeze!

@demimschwartz.bsky.social what is the Metadata and why should it be first?

Ok, #10queries has ended and I've seen two that might be about my novel, sorta. Now I'm really on tenterhooks. Thanks all the editors and folks at #revpit who put this event together!

All of the #10queries posts are thought provoking. Related: #WIPSnips are fun too!

I...THINK I've seen a review for my #10queries submission. If so it's not *bad*, but it's food for thought.

#10queries today! Curious but nervous, reminding myself criticism is USEFUL.

So, so heartening to see all the photos from #NoKings all over the country!

Can confirm.

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.

I've admired Dr. Goodall since i was 12 years old. Her final message is the kind of positivity I desperately needed to hear today.

On the CVS intake online: Yes, you are high risk. You are a former smoker. Check. Yes, your child is high risk. ADHD. Check. Go get your c*vid and flu shots. Do not let RFK call the shots on your ability to survive or your family’s health. Do not comply. Go get your vaccines.

Love this guy. His videos can brighten up any day.

Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍 #janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky

The Republican Congress is going to try to rewrite the history of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as HHS Secretary. “We didn’t know” “Nobody told us” “He promised he wouldn’t…” This thread will be about the warnings from thousands of scientists and HCW who loudly and publicly opposed his confirmation.

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New short story = Scrivener 3 crash course #amWriting

Me explaining the relationships between 80s alternative music bands and their descendants/side projects. What's an area of your expertise?

Oh. OH!

Threw my hat in the ring for #smallpitch <crossing fingers>

Researching agents also discovers a bunch of books I want to read. So much good stuff coming out! #amQuerying

Pitched my novel for the first time in...a long time at @hnsnorthamerica.bsky.social 's conference this year. I got a request for 3 chapters + synopsis which I sent in with clammy hands this AM. Crossing fingers.

Wearing my first jean jacket since childhood and I'm tempted to get one in every color! Wrinkle free, pockets (INSIDE pockets!), tidier than a hoodie but not as formal as a blazer. Just about perfect for travel.

Here again are alternative and credible sources for vaccine information and guidance until sanity returns in US Public Health : WHO - www.who.int/teams/immuni... Canada - www.canada.ca/en/public-he... ECDC - www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/immunisat... U.K - www.gov.uk/government/p...

I grew up with the Big 4. My mother and grandmother taught me how to sew with them. I collected Issey Miyake's Vogue pattern series back in the '90s. That these companies might just go away staggers me.

The sunlight says late May but the temperature says early March.

Commented.

#WIPSnips "power" - Edward Kelley raising the dead:

Ooooh, #WIPSnips! See what folks are writing! Will have to throw my hat in the ring at some point.

Wow. Just found a cache of my query letters from back in 2019. Dang, there are a lot! Good templates for the current #amQuerying season.

hot women in armor,

Looking through the BISAC codes and trying to figure where my novel fits. Edward Kelley was a real historical figure who did fantastical things, so - historical fantasy? #amQuerying

Side effect of researching agents/agencies is finding even more books I want to read #amQuerying

This is a WILD list of data to disappear. I was braced for climate stuff, but not, like, shoreline maps and coastal bathymetry

I've been a sport fencer for 24 years. I've been following this story all week and the more I read the more steamed I get. Crass grandstanding, AND she was paid? Hope that $5000 helps her sleep at night for disrespecting an opponent and putting a spotlight on her that she never asked for.

THE #MURDERBOT TRAILER. I AM HAVING AN EMOTION!!!! youtu.be/vEioDeOiqEs?...

#histfic about #UFO = good; histfic about how UFO events affect people = EVEN BETTER.

I know a lot of people are boycotting Amazon, which is great, but it's hurting a lot of trans authors. Trans authors: Drop links to your NON-AMAZON book listings/storefronts. Cis people: Repost, boost, and, importantly, buy. Part of boycotting an evil corporation is supporting the alternatives.

I've picked a lousy time to start querying again.