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Several sectioned plates, each containing: eggs, rice with furikake, spam, and apple slices.

My daughter had her cousin over for a sleepover, so that meant breakfast in bed! Not pictured: miso soup and fresh juice. Yummmm!

What do you normally eat for breakfast? I prefer a more savory meal like this, but I know I'm not a typical American here.

Book Review: House Of Frank — Kyleen Wren Sometimes a book really can feel like being wrapped in a comfy knit sweater, curled up by a fire, while rain taps against the window. House of Frank is that for me.

I first read this right when it launched, but I've finally put my thoughts down after a second read. House of Frank is a beautiful exploration of grief, and the power of love found in true community. Have you read this one? What'd you think??
#booksky #bookreview #fantasy #cozy #witchy 📚

Moody, misty scene with fallen leaves on the ground. There's a wrought iron patio table with taper candles burning, and a stack of books, in front of a Gothic home and large, partially bare trees. White text overlay says "Craving books, autumn rain, & warm drinks."

Remind me why I still live in Arizona

Yes, just write! Your style will emerge.

Narrative Tradition: The Stories That Shape Us — Kyleen Wren I was listening to the Writing Excuses podcast this week, where they had an episode discussing narrative tradition. It got me thinking about what and who has shaped my writing and storytelling, and ...

Inspired by the Writing Excuses podcast, I decided to take time to identify some of the people and works that have influenced my writing. It was a fun exercise! Why do you write the stories you write? 📚📝✏️

Check out the podcast if you haven't already:
@writingexcuses.bsky.social
#writer #writersky

This was such a devastating read. So hard but so important.

My thoughts exactly 😅

White text on black background reads: I just want to have a friend bookcation where we go to a cabin or the beach, bring our TBR pile and spend all day reading. Then, at night, we go out to dinner and talk about the books we read. Is that too much to ask for?

📚 Sounds perfect to me!

Themes of oppression, power, generational trauma, and mental health always seem to make it into my work, but I rarely try to include it. It just happens 😅 The only thing I can think of that I *try* to include is strong character voice.

New WIP: ECHO — Kyleen Wren Inspired by my daughter’s idea, combined with the tales surrounding Lake Lanier and other well-known tragic locations, ECHO is a look at our dark history and the ways our past can come back to haunt u...

New WIP! 📚📝 Adult speculative with horror elements, ECHO is a dark look at our history and the ways our past can come back to haunt us if we refuse to face the truth of it. The Village x Small Favors x Fringe, inspired by the tales of Lake Lanier 👀
#wip #writersky #sff #specfic

So much more, unfortunately. It's just insane.

So, they're taking my healthcare (and libraries and countless other important things) to fund concentration camps and a criminal militia with a budget larger than most countries' militaries? Just making sure I'm not missing something.

Did you know Florida leads the nation in book bans (by a lot)? And that most of the bans come from just a handful of people? And that the books aren't "porn" as claimed, but just... books? Help Authors Against Book Bans (@aabbri.bsky.social) &
@flfreedomread.bsky.social defend the freedom to read.

Handmade wood block house incense (cone) burner

Cleansing my space with this precious incense burner my good friend brought home from Kildare! Isn't it gorgeous? So cute, and absolutely perfect for the cleansing cones I recently found. Ready to dive into my new manuscript again now that we're fresh!
#writersky #writer #witchy #writingritual

10 Ways to Trim Word Count — Kyleen Wren It’s always a good idea to self-edit, tighten things up, and make every word earn its place in the story. It isn’t just about conforming to industry standards—it’s about clarity, pace, and making sure...

I'm an overwriter, so trimming word count is a skill I've had to acquire 😅 I recently cut a manuscript from 120k words to <100k and want to share some tips while they're fresh in my mind. 📝📚
#writersky #writing #editing #revision

A stack of LGBTQ+ books for plant gays ▪️ What Moves The Dead by T Kingfisher – fungal growths and possessed wildlife ▪️ The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salatore – sex workers, plant gays and hookups ▪️ A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock – botany meets taxidermy ▪️ Homegrown Magic by Jamie Pacton & Rebecca Podos – cosy garden magic ▪️ The Great Orchid Heist by Eleanor Vendrell - debt, orchids and romance ▪️ This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron – family secrets and plant magic ▪️ Eat The Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin – plants, desire and retail ▪️ Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie – roses, highschool and queerness ▪️ Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings – artists, flower farms and cosy romance

Queer books for plant nerds:

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See something you like? Grab a copy from our queer online bookshop here: www.proud-geek.co.uk

#booksky #queerbooks

A Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa.

It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;)

It's so New York.

Hey fellow #writingcommunity !!I have 2 openings for professional beta reading, and 3 openings for query package reviews. Feel free to check out my critique services on my website and message me! Note: I'm not currently open for full manuscript critiques.
#querying #indieauthor #writersky 📝📚

Golden doodle with inflatable donut around her neck to keep her from scratching her ears

She isn't thrilled. Not one bit. But she sure is cute!

Book Review: Blood Over Bright Haven — Kyleen Wren Sciona has built her entire life around mastering the magic of her world, becoming the first female highmage, but everything changes when she’s admitted to the University of Magistry and Industry, unc...

I'm getting back into the swing of things and finally got around to reviewing this one. It's stuck with me, which always makes me appreciate a book. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Blood Over Bright Haven!
#booksky #bookreview 📚

Writing Update: One Goal Reached! — Kyleen Wren We did it! Seen &amp; Unseen is now under 100k words and ready to be sent off for what will hopefully be the final manuscript critique before querying again.

I did it! Got my manuscript under 100k words, prior to deadline. Tomorrow, I start outlining another project, but I'll be writing a post for the blog on tips for trimming word count, too. But today, we celebrate!
#writersky #writing #editing 📝📚

*flips chair around* You know who else was 33 and got excoriated by the papers of record in his day for trying to provide people with their basic human needs?

For @motherjones.com, I'm interested in hearing about grassroots projects in local communities that aim to help disabled/aging residents when climate disasters strike. Please be in touch at jmetraux@motherjones.com if you have any examples and reposts appreciated.

One good thing about today in Los Angeles is that the mainstream media was onsite *before* the police started rioting.

So many news crews saying "the crowd here in LA is totally peaceful" right before LAPD and LA Sheriff started shooting and trampling people

📉 I'm not watching the stock market; I'm watching my holds queue. 💸 Ditch your paid subscriptions and learn what your local library has to offer: www.libbylife.com/2025-05-19-h...

#BookSky #LibbyApp #CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibraryLove

Yes! Taking a break from social media and technology is really helpful for me, too. Poetry has been my gateway back this time around as well. So glad we're finding ways to rest and reboot!

It has decent ratings, so that's unfortunate!

I need to knoooooowwww! I'm so nosy😅

Writing Through The Weight — Kyleen Wren The common thread in writer’s block advice is hustle, pushing through… For disabled writers, people experiencing burnout, or those living with chronic illness or navigating grief, I think this advice ...

I've compiled my thoughts on writer's block, and am taking a different approach this time. No more hustling or pushing through. I'm addressing what's beneath the block instead. What do you do to access your creativity when it seems gone?
#disability #chronicillness #grief #writersky #writing ✍️📚💜

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