I thought it might be fun to enter a couple of book awards. You know. I was curious to see what would happen.
Apparently what happened was:
* Finalist
* Silver Medal
Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor... I’m so freaking honored. And more than a little gobsmacked.
❤️
I love dark humor.
#darkhumor
Look at these two. Living their absolute best lives.
#swedishvallhunds
Imagining a conversation about how I've painted my kitchen cabinets.
Them: What color did you use?
Me: Ever look at a mourning dove and notice that beautiful shade of gray-purple around its neck?
Them: What? Um... no.
Me: Well, It's that color.
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
Skully Hartstone.
Did the Rapture happen? I’m still here. Maybe the Big Guy doesn’t like it when you call it “uppies.”
The home improvements continue.
I don't know what I'd do without my little guys!
New backsplash! I love how it turned out.
Giving the house a bit of a moody glow-up. First step? Kitchen floor.
Can we add the people who call saying you are on the verge of being arrested because you missed jury duty, and the only solution is to send them money? I got one of those calls today. 🤬
I loved it.
New dog at the Kain Cottage. Meet Odysseus!
#rescuedog #bordercolliemix #newdogwhodis
Took my son & the Ferrett to a show tonight in B'ham. Looking forward to the Whole Being Dead Thing. Thanks, Vettix!
#vettix #vettixhookeditup #beetlejuice #beetlejuicebeetlejuice #musicaltheatre #musicals #iriskain
Word I can never spell right on the first try: bureaucrats.
I had a chance to meet Sam Witwer today at LVL Up Expo in Vegas. Y'all, he was so nice. I stumbled all over my words, and he handled me being starstruck with such grace.
#lvlupexpo
I just wrote the two best words in the English language: THE END.
Salty's first draft is officially completed, y’all.
There were tears. There was caffeine. There were characters who refused to behave.
But we made it. And I can’t wait for you to see where this wild, witchy ride goes.
#SaltyBook
The veil feels a bit thin today. Maybe it’s the storms from yesterday, or maybe there’s still something hanging in the air.
The wind’s got a ghosty sound, and the shadows seem extra shadowy. Feels like a good day to write something spooky. 🖤
#StormMagic
Sign in a library that reads, “Read these dystopian novels before they became non-fiction.” - photo from @readwhatever on Substack
Read a dystopian novel from your local library. I’m begging.
🪐📚💙 #BookSky
My advice? Banned books are usually some of the best books out there & more people should read them.
#advice
🎬 National Film Score Day 🎶 I love a good movie score—Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Danny Elfman, Ramin Djawadi—they’re all on rotation in my playlists, especially when I’m writing. If you like movie scores, I'd love to know your favorites.
📚 My book Offshoot is a featured ARC in BookSirens' April Fantasy/Mystery bundle! 🖤 You can read it for free in exchange for a review. Think Southern Gothic meets science fiction. 👻 #booksky
Grab it here: booksirens.com/bundle/fanta...
I never plan dialogue. (Much like in real life. Lol)
All the time! And it's surprising to me how much comes out in dialogue. Like, wait--where did THAT come from? Lol
Congrats! That IS a nice place to be.
For my bookish folks out there, can I just recommend BookSirens? You can sign up as a reader (for free!) and get access to Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of books in whatever genres interest you. All they ask is that you leave a review once the book's officially released! booksirens.com #booksky
I'm going to give the characters the reins and see where it ends up. I love it when they take the story in an unexpected direction!
The new book is up to 80,693 words! 😱 I thought I was aiming for 100k… but the story may have other plans. It’s kicking into high gear, and I can’t wait for you to read it. 📚
#Salty #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WIPUpdate #ComingSoon #ParanormalSuspense #WitchFiction #BookThree #MurphyBlackwellChronicles
