I mean, I'm not funded, but that seems to be what I'm doing, anyway. 😂

Gielle takes everything to heart, fearing failure.

That means spiraling and over-thinking even minor mistakes.

(I have no idea where she gets that trait from)

#AwesomeCharacters #MindWalkers #YA

Screenshot from Garmin activity tracker showing 58 minutes of pickleball played, covering 0.76 mile. 570 calories burned.

Shh!

I'm pretending that since my Physical Therapist said no running, he only meant no RUNNING.

(That's my story, anyway. We'll see what he says on Thursday)

Considering this was our first time since last autumn, we didn't do half bad!

"Everapple" (published with Black Hare Press.

Has the title and then crafted one story that I cut down to the one that was published.

So sorry about your losses.

And, yes, they are so special.

Juniper is our first, and she turns 11 this year. Much as I refuse to admit it. 😂

Will do!

Give yours scritches from me!

Hey artists, if you see this, post a dog.

(I swear, I don't only draw cats!)

Juniper - sweet black and white greyhound - sleeping on a couch, head resting on a grey pillow.

So pretty!

Looks like our rescued girl.

So cute and beautiful! 💙

Done Over GIF Alt: Gif of Sheldon from BIG BANG THEORY in his bathrobe throwing a folder of papers into the air.

Me: I can remember (insert item here).

My brain three hours after I forgot (item):

Me: I am trying to improve my life!!

My body: haha

The universe: lol, even

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I can escape an anxiety spiral by forcing myself to picture the scenarios on a screen and ask myself, "How reasonable does this sound?" about each one.

Realistic gets to stay. Too far-fetched has to go.

I need to learn to disguise it some way.

My random remarks do NOT deserve to get more attention than my cats' pictures.

Shiny! 😍

Petrichor.
Salt breeze.
Indoor chlorine pool.

(No, I don't have a "type." Why would you ask?)

Stop. With. The. Live-Action. Remakes!

Hell, stop with the remakes! And the sequels! And the reboots!

Fucking tell an original story already!

Yes?

Honestly, it depends on the story. I've had them arise from all of those. A few from title alone!

And it happens way more frequently than you expect.

It's a nightmare!

My dad has early-onset Alzheimer's, and he spends so much time watching shitty YT videos, most of them AI.

Then he gets frustrated/angry when I contradict what they say.

New Moon 🌕🌑 A piece for my ongoing series “A Starry Place”, where I explore spaces that are meaningful and nostalgic to me!!

Why are Mondays always so hectic? (I ask myself after assuring everyone it's a fine day to schedule appointments)

Kind of vibe-y for "psychology" as Jarian explains how Walkers communicate.

#WIPSnips #MindWalkers #YA

As soon as a story's rejected, it goes right back out.

Oh, I know.

I always submit. It's just always followed by doubt. 🤷‍♀️

Ah, that moment when you find anthology call that fits a story you've been trying to home for ages.

Quickly followed by the insistence that it will be rejected. 🤦‍♀️

Oh, no big deal:

If Glass fails, the captured Changelings will be forced into collars and made to serve Alaric, all future Changelings will be collared and enslaved at identification, and her little found family will be executed.

Minor stakes, really.

#AprilAdventure #Glass #YA

Water is a major motif used by Lumineyes.

While not precisely amphibious, brooding takes place in water, making it a sacred source of "life."

They also incorporate vibrant colors into their wardrobes to stand out against the greens of the swamp.

#AprilWorldbuilders #MindWalkers #YA

General Uli and her partner Dr. Fallon are lesbians.

They've been together for fifteen years.

Though, of course, I have to include Huru in their relationship since a Bonded Walker always comes first for their Keeper.

#QueerPrompts #MindWalkers #YA

Anything violent means immediate death.

How good are Ray's teeth?!