Darci Ann Baker

Tell Gov. Hochul to sign the Freedom to Read Act! Tell Governor Hochul to stand up for free access to books and ideas—urge her to sign S.1099/A.7777 to protect New York’s school and public libraries from censorship.

New Yorkers! The New York State Teachers Union has created an easy way for you to tell Governor Hochul to sign the right to read law.

My Beautiful City Is Under Siege and It’s Breaking My Heart I don’t expect to write another blog post like this. If you’re a longtime reader of this blog, you know that I focus on writing and positivity. But this is related to my writing, and anyway, …

My beautiful city is under siege, and it's breaking my heart. Please read, and share if you like the post.
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#chicago #ice #nationalguard

the sweet, spicy romcom Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan, on a Kindle, with a pumpkin and a pumpkin spice latte, $1.99

I think today is the last day to buy this sweet, cozy, spicy, romcom novel, set in Chicago, for only $1.99 on Kindle! You can’t buy a pumpkin spice latte for that. 😊 Read it before it becomes a Hallmark movie! amzn.to/4mHob3u

#HerKnightAtTheMuseum #art #psl #medievaltimes

REGISTRATION is open!!! Get in early for the good prices for @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social Spring Fling 2026 writers conference in Chicago. Masterclasses, workshops, pitch appointments, networking and fun. Check it out ☺️ #romancelandia

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I always wanted a micropachycephalosaurus as a pet

#WIPSnips | bear

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#engagementgame

I don't write about bears. My characters do drink beer, tho. I apologize if this is taking my creative license too far.

It’s my birthday! 🎉 To celebrate, I’ve made Drained AND Blackened free for the day. Monsters, magic, and mayhem. Perfect for the #SpookySeason.

#DarkFantasy #DarkRomantasy #MonsterRomance #FantasyHorror #ParanormalRomance #DarkRomance #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #BookSky

Happy birthday 🎂

#WIPSnips | leave

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#secretswekeep

#WIPSnips | skill

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#secretswekeep

I'm going with talent.

#WIPSnips | flurry

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#secretswekeep

I'm going with rush since everything I have for flurry is a major spoiler!

Chicago-North Romance Writers Spring Fling 2026, Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM Accelevents Three-day hybrid writing conference hosted by Chicago-North Romance Writers featuring:Pre-conference half-day masterclass taught by Sherry Thomas (additional fee, may attend virtually only without attending conference)Thursday evening Bookseller, Blogger, Librarian, and Podcaster networking eventmasterclasses workshops and webinars for published and unpublished writers keynote speeches pitch appointments with editors and agentsnetworkingOnline and in-person Vendor RoomCoverage by Brown Book Seriesa silent auction benefitting a local charityan open to the public book signing an online and on site book store with The Last Chapter Bookshopa Gala ballSpa in Your Space Wellness LoungeJoin us and our headliners, ADRIANA HERRERA and BRENDA JACKSON, online for virtual only or in person at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Downtown Chicago. In-person attendees will also have access to the virtual platform. Access to all the workshops and recording will extend sixty days post-conference.** CNRW is not liable for changes in workshops, speakers, or conference dates due to unforeseen circumstances.**Please check back once registration opens on October 1. You'll be able to click the AGENDA tab above or go to our conference website to see our workshops, professionals, and hotel information: https://www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

REGISTRATION opens October 1 for @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social Spring Fling 2026 Writers Conference. Join us for 3 days of learning, networking and fun! Come to Chicago or join in your pj’s for our hybrid event ☺️ #romancelandia #writers #conferences #chicago

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#WIPSnips | half

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So true! It's like a dopamine hit every time my editor says she loved a line or scene or whatever.

#WIPSnips

Cinderella WIP - outside ☀️

It's World Suicide Prevention Day. A mental health crisis is just as serious as any other health crisis, and your mental health ALWAYS comes first. Ask for help when you need it. While your brain may sometimes lie to you, YOU ARE LOVED and the world would be a much worse place without you. 🩵

#WIPSnips | outside

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#romancereaders
#engagementgame

Cynthia doesn't date clients, but will she marry this one?

California Parents: If you’re having trouble finding the Covid vaccine for your child (as I was, at both their pediatrician’s office and chain pharmacies), check the California vaccine appointment website, My Turn.

I was able to make an appointment last night for a vaccine today!

myturn.ca.gov

#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompts

#WIPSnips | coffee

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#romancereaders
#separationgame

This is Cynthia, bff in this quote Separation Game, and the main character in my upcoming book Engagement Game

#WIPSnips 3. "Sane"

Against all that was sane and holy, Nitara’s mouth watered, the desire within her growing beyond the urgency to drink demonic blood to preserve her soul. Despite all that, she smiled.

Smiled because she understood why Ashrah offered her blood.

#ChroniclesOfTheRealms

#WIPSnips | sane

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#engagementgame

Going with insane since that's how my characters roll.

Now available on Kobo Plus Image of ereader with Separation Game cover (gold and dark brown chessboard. Black queen standing over the white king and simple wedding bands

I'm super excited to announce my debut's available to even more readers!

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#romancereaders
#separationgame

#WIPSnips | tired

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#separationgame
This is my favorite quote from this book. (Link in bio)

A great way to share the joy and excitement for a book you just finished is to leave a review! It's quick and easy to do! It will help the author, too! This all rhymes—woo hoo! 💖

🧵 Hey, romance authors! I want to make you aware of a scam. Someone pretending to be Fresh Fiction reached out to me using the email freshfiction.bookclubs at gmail dot com, which is not a Fresh Fiction address. They wanted $50 for a video book club opportunity. (FF does not charge for these.)

Today's the LAST DAY to submit a workshop proposal for Chicago-North Romance Writers' SPRING FLING conference in April 2026. You won't want to miss it!

#WIPSnips | razor

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#romancebooks
#fridaykiss
#separationgame

Had to go back into Separation Game for today's word.