Shelley Marie Motz

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Oops, I took an unplanned social media sabbatical. But I am back, and here is book 9.

I am sharing 20 books that have had a lasting impact on me. No explanations, just covers.

Ooh, I am going to check that out. I love the violin.

A Benediction of Snow by Shelley Motz on Apple Music Playlist · 10 Songs

Who makes music playlists to help them get into flow when writing? I do! Here’s the one I created for the literary historical fiction novel I am writing. Would love to hear yours if you feel like sharing.

#writingcommunity #writingplaylist

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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (08/20) #bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (07/20) #bookchallenge

Starting draft 6. But first: coffee. #writinglife #amwriting

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (06/20) #bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (05/20) #bookchallenge

I absolutely love her.

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And, your art is as beautiful and evocative as your music.

Tackling draft 6 of my novel-in-progress set in Stalinist Ukraine, which explores how people react under extreme circumstances and the extraordinary choices they must make.

That looks fascinating!

I love this!

Nope!

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (04/20) #bookchallenge

Yes!

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (03/20) #bookchallenge

Yes! Giving voice to the voiceless parts of myself. Bringing attention to stories too seldom told.

Today is a good day to reach out to trans kids and anyone you know who helps trans kids stay safe and offer your support. It is needed.

Why do you write? In the fabulous @mslexia.bsky.social 2025 journal, a quote from Joanne Harris speaks to a compulsion, a strong intrinsic need to repair or revive something in us or in our world. Do you agree? I do. #writinglife

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (02/20) #bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

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Hello! Happy to be here. Reminding myself that there is beauty in this world. Sharing this shot taken of Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite National Park last summer in case you, too, need a reminder.