Did Women Ruin the Workplace? (Asking for Ross Douthat) When the New York Times first dropped Ross Douthat’s latest podcast, the headline asked, “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?”

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THREE RIVERS MYSTERIES Playlist · llkirchner · 12 items

like this playlist I literally just finished making:

This vid is cool but... As someone who loved wistful '90s acoustic pop, this is not that. Soundwise it shares more with the highly produced early aughts Gwen Stefani era, but without the enthusiasm.

The Algorithm Has Daddy Issues When the chatbot mansplains your book to you (+ tips for using AI)

Have you noticed the mansplaining yet?

1 in 50 men think they can outrun a thoroughbred It is often said if you ask a foolish question, you should expect a foolish answer.

For anyone in the back, this is the problem right here:

Better the character than the reader! But you know, it’s like opening a vein

"It’s easy to tell ourselves we don’t have time to [read], especially when we should be writing. But true professionals make the time to stay sharp at their craft. That’s what reading can do for you."

~ Barefoot Writer, "The 8 Best New Year’s Resolutions for Writers"

#Writing

I’ve reached that point in my book where I’ve dug myself into a plot hole…

The secret to writing: Start. The secret to finishing: Don't stop.

Select your viewpoint character with care Every story is told from someone’s perspective. This someone is known as the viewpoint character.For example, in “The Matrix” movie series, the story is seen through the perspective of Neo, the tal…

Select your viewpoint character with care
#writerslunch #writerssupportingwriters #amwriting #writingcommunity

gentle reminder to all who love #books

#booksky #writingcommunity #writer #reader

Today in America.

🌟 Calling all women’s fiction authors!🌟

Starting February 1, 2025, WFWA will be accepting entries for the 2025 STAR Award, the ONLY publishing industry award dedicated to women’s fiction.Stay tuned for more information. #WFWA #WomensFiction #STARAward2025 #AuthorsCommunity #BookAwards

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King

Snake rug

WANT
Perfect for my office 💄

Hi Court😍

If there ever was an inauguration anti-ballad, here it is. And it’s a damn good song ❤️

B+w woman in an evening gown for LL Kirchner’s new book VEGAS GIRLS

Colorized image of woman in fancy wear for LL Kirchner’s new book VEGAS GIRLS

Colorized woman with arms uplifted for LL Kirchner’s new book VEGAS GIRLS

Joining the party with my brand new book, VEGAS GIRLS! My local bookstore, the mighty TOMBOLO BOOKS, will ship signed copies anywhere! tombolobooks.com/item/dZ5uFvv...

some very fine people, amirite?

Hopped on to say, I booked an author event on my wedding anniversary and it didn't occur to me until just now when I typed it into my calendar...

Forgot I started this but keep seeing my favorite people over here so... HI AGAIN!

Hard not to feel like threads is a massive info grab from Zuck since deleting threads deletes your insta. Essentially, prohibiting ppl from deleting.

I know. Won’t last.

Instagram trying to take on Twitter is like Ruth Chris trying to steamroll Applebys

Ah, the blessed absence of hashtags!

Made it to set but my necklace didn’t make it to air. It’s in my left pocket. I knew better!

Off to tape a TV segment based on a piece I pitched last December that came out in April so now I’m cramming like it’s finals week

The cover of my upcoming anthology: Already Gone. A multi-color background and the image of a girl's back.

Cover reveal! Not sure how this works here, but yay books?

Coming in November!

Using a mutual’s following list to find my other friends