Carly Hayward

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It's always a good day when I’m blessed with toe beans.

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Good point!

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I’m quickly running out of shelf space. Should I do an unhaul OR just buy another shelf?

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I enjoyed chatting with @fromcarly.bsky.social, @ashpreads.bsky.social, @azali-avenger.bsky.social, and @demimschwartz.bsky.social

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Beautiful sunset on Long Island Sound In CT

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omg genius

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We repainted the front door and added this bronze Medusa knocker. What do we think?

One of the harder things to really hammer down while writing if I'm honest. #writing #books

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From horror to fantasy to contemporary, setting is important, and can often become its own character. What inspired the setting for your story? #FiFRevPit #writersky #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

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haha love this for them

A calico cat is laying on their side on a window cat bed.

Anyone else just trying to survive another Monday? Productivity is a struggle today but we gotta do what we gotta do!

I think you can cut out "her claims" and just say "it" or just say "if she's ever gonna find him"

The crew/gang thing didn't bother me so much. I think you can clarify the intimacy of her crew and whether or not they get along with the rest of the gang, maybe? Something like "...being kicked out of their new/the major/the powerful gang"

Yeah I think the stakes are clear but we're missing a clearer picture of the conflict/antagonistic force. We know what will happen if they fail, but not why they are in jeopardy.

Agreed with the others, I like this one best. It's great!