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*Sale* Spirits Distilled: A Guide to the Ingredients Behind a Better Bottle (Nat Harry) *Signed* In Spirits Distilled, San Francisco World Spirits judge Nat Harry travels the world from Oaxaca to Islay and Okinawa to Louisville to explore the raw ingredients and skilled hands that form the backbo...

As we approach my book anniversary, now seems like a fine time to mention that Spirits Distilled makes a very fine holiday or host gift, and looks hella cute on coffee tables. You can get it shipped right to your door and @omnivorebooks.bsky.social has signed copies! #holidaygifts #books #homebar

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German shepherd being a long boi on a blue couch

Okay, fine, back to blue sky. Please enjoy this photo of a German shepherd long boi in his natural habitat.

Ahem, well don't mind me over here just blushing profusely...

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Patreon Online September Writing Class: Unlocking Session Mary Robinette teaches or hosts writing classes, once a month, for her $30 Patreon supporters. The topic rotates, depending on what folks want to know about. In September here is what we will focus…

Is your brain stuck on a particular plot point or place in your story? Or are you struggling to get any words out?

Tomorrow I'm hosting an Unlocking Session on Patreon to help my patrons get unstuck and back to writing.

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Just read this cute lil fake relationship romance by @frankiefyre.bsky.social

I just saw a post on Tumblr asking if you're "allowed" to do something in a story you're writing. (In this case, a POV shift.)

I just want to sing to the tune of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, "THERE ARE NO RULES. THERE ARE NO RULES. There are no rules there are no rules there are no rules..."

Live Class (Sept 17th) - Endings: How to Wrap Things Up Mary Robinette Kowal teaches how to wrap up loose ends, decide which things to leave, and what elements make a strong closing sentence.

Are you struggling with how to wrap up all your hanging plot threads and character arcs? If so, then this is the workshop for you!

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Another 26 pounds of tomatoes from the garden...and then there's *this* guy.

Pretty good week on the writing boat! Hello new friends.