Cork board in shadow at the edges with four silhouetted photos of suspects, teal, yellow confetti stuck in places all over the cork board with a yellow police tape covering the top right corner saying, "Police Line Do Not Cross" with the book cover of Death on Fraternity Row by K.D. Upton centered on the cork board with the white words above it saying, "Party. Lies. Murder."

Secrets. Lies. Murder. A glittering fall ball. A dead fraternity brother. Who's willing to kill to keep the truth hidden?

Read Death on Fraternity Row now...if you dare. #DeathOnFraternityRow #CollegeMystery #Whodunnit #CrimeFiction #Thriller #booksky ⚡📚 💙📚

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Finished pillowcase, 37363 stitches, and I didn't see the whole design until I started washing it. Love it! There will be more of these =)

#embroidery #crossstitch #crafting #handmade #stitchsky #craftsky #tapestry

My flower painting of dandelions

A Florida sunrise. 6”x6” oil.
Available on my website.

Lena Brassard | The Joys of Self-Publishing April 15, 2026 I woke up to an inbox full of self-publishing delights that dropped overnight. Back in the Smashwords days, if you didn't want your furry erotica pseudonym publicly linked to your middl...

I've followed the D2D stuff while mostly off social media because I do still get emails, and got more details from others following up, etc, and I'm not getting into myself because I'm busy. But Lena's post, here, delves into the overall context and why some folks are so goddamn tired.

May the force be with you😉

Gorgeous

Here’s a feed cleanser.
Dogs catching treats.

Yes, I have to take a break every now and again to refresh and replenish the creative coffers. #SpoonieAuthChat

The call of dog

Just a gentle reminder: you don’t have to read fast, finish the longest book or have the prettiest shelf, if reading bring you peace, you’re doing it right.

I’ve given Bert the day off! I’m here until 4pm - Sally

Picture of the century. 😍

📷 credit: Science Tube

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A photo taken outside Orkney Library and Archive. It's grey and it's raining.

It's a cold, breezy Saturday morning in #Orkney and our balls are wet.

Gaming isn’t just a hobby for some people.

It’s an escape when life is difficult.
A temporary distraction.
A way to connect with friends across the world.

Video games help more than some people think.

Wish more people could see that.

We dry camped in the parking lot of the Quinault Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores, WA in 2015. No matter how rainy it was during the day, we always witnessed amazing sunsets there for two weeks. I sold my first plein air painting online while sitting in my car alongside the RV.
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10”x10” oil

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If you’ve been thinking about professional editing for your manuscript, this is a great time to reach out. I’m happy to chat and see if we’re a good fit. #writingcommunity

Quick note: I’m opening a few spots for new clients right now at introductory rates while my schedule has availability.

If you’ve been thinking about professional editing for your manuscript, this is a great time to reach out. I’m happy to chat and see if we’re a good fit. #writingcommunity

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Imagine a monument based on this

#Cat
#Caturday

You're too kind. I write murder mystery books with paranormal twists. People seem to like my Ominous Visions, Grave Decisions book series (2 books) and The Kaitlynn Dahl Mysteries (4 books). I'd start there if you're interested. 😊https://books2read.com/u/bPyvkl books2read.com/u/ml6aXA

Look, a paranormal mystery has to do two jobs at once. It needs a real whodunit spine. And it needs the supernatural layer to complicate the case, not replace it. When the ghost (or witch, or time loop) just hands over the solution? I’m out.

Paranormal Mystery Books Guide for Curious Readers! #booksky 💙📚 ⚡📚
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Paranormal Mystery Books Guide for Curious Readers You want paranormal mystery that actually scratches the itch. The eerie stuff. Clue trails. Plus, the kind of heroine who doesn’t tuck tail and run the second a demon/killer shows up. Same. I’m picky about this genre because it’s easy to get lost in the tropes. I want stakes. I want answers. And I want the vibes of a good "mystery."

Paranormal Mystery Books Guide for Curious Readers

You want paranormal mystery that actually scratches the itch. The eerie stuff. Clue trails. Plus, the kind of heroine who doesn’t tuck tail and run the second a demon/killer shows up. Same. I’m picky about this genre because it’s easy to get lost…

the test. It's our inflection point. Fingers crossed.

are needed in these times. This coming from someone whose work was stolen & told it's for the betterment of the country. I could be bitter. I choose humanity. I choose love, life, and good honest work. It's simple really. I hope the collective is finally waking up. These next few months will be

If we only realized our collective power supersedes those few that hold the strings right now, this world would be so much easier for everyone. Decent pay increases productivity, betters the economy, improves health & the list goes on. Empathy, compassion, and kindness (seen as weakness by the few)

We need to protect creators, teachers, librarians, etc... because where we're headed I don't want my children to inherit. If the collective bands together, this world thrives, but that's the tricky bit. Too many desperate people willing to cross lines & I won't judge them for that. It is life.

for our efforts and not indentured servant wages either. From the greats of past years long deceased to the present champions of our time, creators get the bottom of the proverbial barrel & yet in times of strife, creators are the ones people turn to for inspiration, levity, strength, courage.

Yes, it's in the publishing world. Loads of writers that had made a decent living are now losing thousands every month because the algorithm changed or something along those lines. It is very real and scary for a lot of good people. Something has to change. I value the arts. It is time we get paid

You are a kind soul. Take care of yourself.