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Author: cozy mysteries, 1900s historical fiction. Retired news reporter. Wig reviewer. A black woman telling our stories. ๐Ÿ“šAnd please, just BOOK TALK. NC resident. Yellow Springs, OH native. Check out the books & blog therealknightauthor.com

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10k left to write in book 2! Taking the day off to fast.๐Ÿšฐ

08.01.2026 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

50k! This bookโœ๐Ÿผis about done!

05.01.2026 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

48,700 words as of 2026! Almost time to start book 3!

01.01.2026 22:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Your page had tips on writing that I was able to incorporate into my process. Any more questions? ๐Ÿ˜

30.12.2025 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

44k and this novel is rushing to its climax! Cant wait for you to read it!

30.12.2025 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you LIBRARIANS and readers for supporting my work this year as well as those who bonded with me and just helped me move forward!
kinfolklit and Casey R Kelley,
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@charmstrong.bsky.social
@lauraakers.bsky.social
@ibpa.bsky.social
@atlantawritersclub.bsky.social

30.12.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

43k into book 2 of my Wig Maker Mystery series. Home stretch!

27.12.2025 04:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The beta feedback is in on book 1 of my Wig Maker Mystery series and book 2 is halfway written! Getting close!

18.12.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

20k of 64k is on the page! Book 2 of my Wig Maker Mystery series is coming together.๐Ÿ˜Š #booksky

02.12.2025 03:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Librarian recognition is the BEST! Thank you. #IAP #ALA #indieauthors

20.11.2025 03:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Book 2 of my cozy mystery series is coming along! 12K words so far! #booksky #authorlife

18.11.2025 22:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When You Can't Write, Bake! or how I get through writer's block.

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14.11.2025 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to all the librarian judges!
#librarians #indieauthorproject

14.11.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

14.11.2025 23:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know itโ€™s day 13 and Iโ€™ve been out of town. I did do some writing while I was on the road but I finally got to chapter 3 in book 2 of this cozy mystery series. Banged out about 2000 words today so Iโ€™m not mad. #booksky

13.11.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cozies?

13.11.2025 00:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I pants within parameters I set as I go.

11.11.2025 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Outlined the plot for book 2 after I got chapter 1 on paper. First chapters get me going.๐Ÿ˜Š #booksky

11.11.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Got some news yesterday thatโ€™s gonna change my writing game. More later.๐Ÿ˜Š

08.11.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Logged 2000 words today then the computer ran out of juice. Will pick it up tomorrow #writenownovember

06.11.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ROAD TRIP! Should get lots of writing done this week! #blackbooksky #writenownovember

06.11.2025 11:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both

05.11.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No

05.11.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just making sure that the heart was not reserved for agents as usually as the case in these pit events

05.11.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@questpit.bsky.social what are the rules? Do we like or just repost?

05.11.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I need to get off here, glue down this wig, and pack! #booksky

05.11.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Done. What do you write?

05.11.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Adult cozy

05.11.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Joined Victoria Christopher Murrayโ€™s #writenownovember group to get 50K words in this month (but I keep getting distracted).

04.11.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I finally got mine on the schedule and I actually have decent content to post so weโ€™ll see how it goes

26.10.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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