Thinking of all the teachers as I send my kid to school the day after Halloween:

Returned from a 15 minute errand to find the living room looking like a murder scene. Turns out the dog is (basically) fine and has learned a valuable lesson about improvised chew toys :/ This mystery #writer, however, needs a long bath and a hot cuppa.

Smooth ice, big lake, cuddly l'il fur face.

Good morning #WritingCommunity ! What are your best tips for writing fight scenes?

Re:Accountability buddy. Might be a long shot but: I'm looking for other career-minded writers w/ experience, interested in helping each other stay disciplined about the craft and the business. (Not critiques: just accountability.) Say hi if that's you, #WritingCommunity ?

This is a day for putting down roots. #amwriting #writingcommmunity

If you punch yourself and it really hurts, does that mean you're strong or weak?

"Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead." -Benny Franklin (a character in my #wip quotes this.) #amwriting #cozymystery #mystery #quotesoftheday

How to write a novel in 2 easy steps. 1. Outline a tree. 2. Finish the rest of your novel. (Music: Sycamore Tree by Philip E Morris) #amwriting #writingcommmunity

"Don't let your ice cream melt while counting somebody else's sprinkles."

Did you look at my bio before you followed?

Would you rather swim fifty miles or run fifty miles? (That's about 80 kms)

“Hey. you know how you told me when I was four that it's like the planets are in a race and the earth is slowly leaving its lane? Do you think it’s trying to perform a PIT maneuver on another planet? You should write a book about that and then the last word is BOOOOOM.”

I'm still typing ( y ) for the thumbs-up icon on Messenger, in case you needed to know exactly how old I am.

It's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. #April25th

Yep, I'm fully aware that wearing a flat-billed cap and Chuck Taylors doesn't make me look younger. It's okay.

43% of living in a rural area is trying to outsmart the wildlife.

"Oh yeah, it tows like a dream. You don't even know there's a trailer back there." And other lies we tell.

Hey girl. Am I directing the 1984 hit film Nightmare on Elm Street? 'Cause I'm Wes Craven you. #badpickuplines

Decades ago, I devoured every book by Gordon korman I Want To Go Home was foundational. Rudy was my hero. Just finished reading his 100th book "The Fort" with my son. Absolute banger. Thank you, sir.