Writing and then switched over to my main screen, to check my inbox. I then, accidentally, close the internet browser. MY TABS!!!!!!!!! 😦

I never got to shout out how much fun I had at Worldcon. I came home with a bit of crud, and before I could get over that my kiddo came down with HF&M. He then shared it with me. We are all good now.

STORYTIME! Yes, we are a little behind on uplifting the latest stories we've published but that just means we can REMIND YOU THEY ARE AWESOME! Check out "Burn it Down" by Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social : www.thecosmicbackground.com/stories/beth...

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Loved this story! clarkesworldmagazine.com/tsamaase_03_...

Welcome to The Map of Lost Places. Join @Bethwrites.bsky.social in "Three Ways to Break You." Location: Monroe, Georgia Population: 15,673 Dangers: The city doesn’t like to let people leave. Not safe for time travelers or the cursed people raised there. www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...

I'm always catching up on reading but just finished @fugazulero.bsky.social's story in BCS last month and loved it. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...

I’ve decided to read romance in February. Maybe the HEAs will kill the stress eating doom. So far, I’m in love with the dialogue. The wit and sass! 💚

"I broke the curse, right before they shot me." ✨

@thecosmicbgr.bsky.social has such a fun fucking story for you today by @bethwrites.bsky.social. www.thecosmicbackground.com/stories/beth... If you want more like this, back our Kickstarter! 20% to go with 4 days left. www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

I’ll be at World Fantasy this afternoon. I look forward to seeing you beautiful people! I also have a reading and panel on Friday.

A bit about my dad and grief. www.bethdawkins.com/blog/2024/9/...

Ants. 🐜 Last year we found them in August and last night I discovered them behind the bed, coming from the baseboard and getting onto the bed. If I defeat them today it’s still going to be nightmare fuel. 🙃

I rarely get nervous while submitting short fiction anymore. I did sweat bullets over a contracted story. My fears have been eased, and I hope I get to do it again! <3

It’s 3am and my toddler woke me up. I can’t go back to sleep. I want coffee. I’m going to be a mess for the rest of the day. I will now take a dramatic bow and exit.

Last post for the year and last blog post of the year! www.bethdawkins.com

My contributor copy came in today!!! The artwork inside is amazing!!

I will finish this draft! I will finish- Oh, what's that?

I don't want to work/write. I want to sit in my comfy chair and read all day. 😢

Loved hearing @bethwrites.bsky.social read from “Small Dreams and Hopes” yesterday at World Fantasy! Check it out from @apexmag.bsky.social.

Strange things my kid says, “stay here. I’m going to say bad words in there.” (Meaning in the other room.) “Let’s play a game of littles.” I have no clue what game it is. Halloween edition: “will you come haunt me?” (He could be saying hunt)

I logged 1500(ish) words this morning and time flew by. That doesn’t happen a lot anymore but damn it feels good!!

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My reading taste is all over the place: I went from historical fiction, romcom, to hard sf last month. When they said writers should read widely, I understood the assignment.

In Athens there used to be a book store that had a ton of old sf novels with these amazing covers. Most had plastic sleeves. I miss that place. I think it was more of a collection than a store.