Thrilled to share that I’ve just signed with Katie Reed Literary! Katie is a phenomenal agent and editor who represents so many amazing authors, and I’m truly honored to join their ranks. A heartfelt thank-you to @leeannward-writer.bsky.social, Katie Reed, and Writing Away Refuge for all the support
Doesn’t get much better than that
I have been selected as a 2025 Debutante Ball “Author Debut” which began in 2007. This year as we promote the 7 of us selected, we also want our legacy to be how we highlight other debuts for 2025 each month on our socials. If you are a female (trad) debut author in January comment below. 👇
It’s cruel but suffering builds character. LGM!
Little man is gonna be all geared up!
Hey all! I'll be teaching a workshop called "Intelligent Design" which is a guide to building order behind every scene in your novel or screenplay. This will be at the @writingawayrefuge January Virtual Retreat. There aren't many spots left, so lock it in!
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A half eaten slice of bread covered in orange jam rests in a small plate along with a teaspoon. On the background of the photo, 3 cats. Two of them are sitting on the table and the thirds lays over a cardboard box at the bottom of the room
Breakfast in good company.
Every time I read the local news and see a teacher who was awarded a $250 grant for her classroom, I understand that she spent hours of her own time applying for it. Writing it. Going through a submission process.
For $250. For her classroom…
Bo’s new best friends despite his grimace
This is a HUGE thanks to all you wonderful writers who reposted my post about my noir tale. YOU ROCK!
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1 - For two years now, I’ve been in this agreement with the tall hairless gods. I am provided my lifeblood, Churus, in exchange for my vigilant protection. Do I regret the arrangement? At times. But where would these poor, hapless gods be without me, Charlamagne, Prince of Snuggles. #ROTTCats #cats
Bluesky has a very robust “reblogging for the morning crowd” culture a la early tumblr that I’m very here for
Cheddar sits in the cat tree, looking slightly to the right, looking relieved by the news about Fin.
In da nite, all blak and lean
A kitty fwend we long not seen
Comes stwolling by to hab a snak
Oh cud it be? Da Fin is bak!
So long ago he dissypeered
Da worstest be wat mama feared
But dere he be, a shadow bwite
Agenst da blanky sno of wite
#CheddarPoetry #Fin #HeOk
an update on His Roundness: he's still very round 🟤
Reunited with this one. Who has followed me into the loo.
A closeup of an adorable grey and black striped cat with white covering the base of his nose, mouth, and chest, staring longingly at his human
"Good morning, pwease. I wants food and head wubs, pwease" - Drogan #CatsofBluesky
Had the pleasure of talking with Mariela about the publishing industry and say "like" a ton of times. LOL
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1) open.substack.com/pub/latinexl...
Not for long ha
Look at that chubby little Christmas miracle (the cat not the tree).
Reminder to back up your work. Your whole computer, if you can, but especially your creative work—in at least two places, one in the cloud or off-site. Trust me, nobody wants to lose months of work.
Back ups save you!
Book 109 - I enjoyed this one! Didn’t love it like a lot of people seem to, but I did like it. And this cover is gorgeous. 💙📚
Hope you’re all snuggled in on this lovely #Caturday.
Book cover of Dr. Seuss' children's book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go". A small image of a yellow figure stands on a mountain of multicolored rings. The rings expand, and span across the cover. The rings slant downward to the right and form a hill. Two other smaller ringed hills are located in the top right corner. The ring colors consist of blue, orange, purple, yellow, pink, & green. "By Dr. Seuss" appears in blue font on the bottom section of the large ring mound
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you, or have influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙 📚
Day 20
#books
#booksky
#bookchallenge
I just need to read 14 books in December this is fine
Finished today #diamondpainting #anxietyrelief
Fluffy gray tabby with exceptional ear tufts, whiskers, and big gold eyes. He also has a tiny tongue-peep going on.
The Morning Monty offers you the gentlest of bleps.
The cover of Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. It shows the surface of the planet, known as Dune to its native people, under a black stormy sky.
So, I finished Dune: Messiah! 💙📚
I am loving these! Very fresh (yes, I know how old they are. But they are fresh to *me*!). Gonna dive straight into Children of Dune.
Messiah went a totally different direction than I'd have expected. No idea what comes next. Will def have to blog about them!
Cats will fill a void in your life you didn’t even know you had. 💚🩵
Have the best Tuesday ever!