Christine Merrill she/her
@christinemerrill.bsky.social
Romance and fantasy author. Ally. Hater of tomatoes. Fan of horror movies. Always working on my next book. Sign up for my mailing list at www.Christine-Merrill.com Join my substack at ChristineMerrill.substack.com
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i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute
February 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute
Good news, everybody! The first llama was exhibited in Britain in 1805.
The second llama will be appearing in my next Christmas story.
We have to get good news where we can find it.
The second llama will be appearing in my next Christmas story.
We have to get good news where we can find it.
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Good news, everybody! The first llama was exhibited in Britain in 1805.
The second llama will be appearing in my next Christmas story.
We have to get good news where we can find it.
The second llama will be appearing in my next Christmas story.
We have to get good news where we can find it.
And I heard the little kid was Liam. If any of this is true, I will sloppy cry Like I'm watching Coco.
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
And I heard the little kid was Liam. If any of this is true, I will sloppy cry Like I'm watching Coco.
Also, Bad Bunny? Perfect Tommy wants his coat back.
a man holding a saxophone is talking to another man
Alt: Buckaroo Bonzai holding a saxophone is talking to Perfect Tommy.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Also, Bad Bunny? Perfect Tommy wants his coat back.
Now, I love it even more.
February 9, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Now, I love it even more.
Horror fans: I just saw my first preview of COLD STORAGE and am stoked. I've been waiting months for this one.
What else is on the horizon?
What else is on the horizon?
February 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Horror fans: I just saw my first preview of COLD STORAGE and am stoked. I've been waiting months for this one.
What else is on the horizon?
What else is on the horizon?
Writing on my Substack about the death of Harlequin Historical and what it means to me.
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I Ate'nt Dead
Not yet, anyway.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Writing on my Substack about the death of Harlequin Historical and what it means to me.
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I wouldn't think, "Don't be a dick." and "Try not to rape people." would be such a high bar. But the world just keeps on disappointing me.
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I wouldn't think, "Don't be a dick." and "Try not to rape people." would be such a high bar. But the world just keeps on disappointing me.
I wish so much of America weren't too dumb to get Shakespeare. Because Ian McKellen's monologue on Colbert is ripping my heart out.
Those words need to be shouted at so many people.
Those words need to be shouted at so many people.
February 5, 2026 at 5:36 AM
I wish so much of America weren't too dumb to get Shakespeare. Because Ian McKellen's monologue on Colbert is ripping my heart out.
Those words need to be shouted at so many people.
Those words need to be shouted at so many people.
Between The Post and The Kennedy Center, it's time for rich people to admit they don't know what the fuck they're doing and put the smart people back in charge.
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Between The Post and The Kennedy Center, it's time for rich people to admit they don't know what the fuck they're doing and put the smart people back in charge.
Why have I never noticed that Christopher Lee was in the Hornblower movie?
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Why have I never noticed that Christopher Lee was in the Hornblower movie?
One of those days when you have to dye a cat, but don't want to use poisonous pigments...
Yes, this is a book problem. Besides, my cat is grey and wouldn't take dye.
I'm thinking spinach.
Yes, this is a book problem. Besides, my cat is grey and wouldn't take dye.
I'm thinking spinach.
February 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
One of those days when you have to dye a cat, but don't want to use poisonous pigments...
Yes, this is a book problem. Besides, my cat is grey and wouldn't take dye.
I'm thinking spinach.
Yes, this is a book problem. Besides, my cat is grey and wouldn't take dye.
I'm thinking spinach.
My career, today. But, I do, in fact, have something about mammals that is almost finished.
February 2, 2026 at 8:20 PM
My career, today. But, I do, in fact, have something about mammals that is almost finished.
Maybe I need to watch birds. Birds are good.
But I live in a house without windows.
Maybe I need to get a bird feeder with a camera, and watch birds on my phone.
Nature. I don't want to be in it. Just near it.
But I live in a house without windows.
Maybe I need to get a bird feeder with a camera, and watch birds on my phone.
Nature. I don't want to be in it. Just near it.
February 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Maybe I need to watch birds. Birds are good.
But I live in a house without windows.
Maybe I need to get a bird feeder with a camera, and watch birds on my phone.
Nature. I don't want to be in it. Just near it.
But I live in a house without windows.
Maybe I need to get a bird feeder with a camera, and watch birds on my phone.
Nature. I don't want to be in it. Just near it.
"They're always pissed, honey. They're Nazis. It's like it's their job."
Guess what I'm watching.
Guess what I'm watching.
a man with a surprised look on his face stands in front of two other men
Alt: Jon Lovitz flanked by Nazi skinhead punks.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
"They're always pissed, honey. They're Nazis. It's like it's their job."
Guess what I'm watching.
Guess what I'm watching.
If anyone hasn't seen this yet?
There is one more day to be part of the Romance for Minnesota fundraiser
Go here. Give money. Win fabulous prizes and a piece of the moral high ground. Join the revolution.
janehadleywrites.com/romanceformn/
There is one more day to be part of the Romance for Minnesota fundraiser
Go here. Give money. Win fabulous prizes and a piece of the moral high ground. Join the revolution.
janehadleywrites.com/romanceformn/
Romance for Minnesota
*Because the Romance Community Stands Up We are appalled (though sadly not surprised) by the aggressive, violent, and deadly actions of ICE, at the behest of the Trump administration, in Minnesota …
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January 31, 2026 at 4:39 AM
If anyone hasn't seen this yet?
There is one more day to be part of the Romance for Minnesota fundraiser
Go here. Give money. Win fabulous prizes and a piece of the moral high ground. Join the revolution.
janehadleywrites.com/romanceformn/
There is one more day to be part of the Romance for Minnesota fundraiser
Go here. Give money. Win fabulous prizes and a piece of the moral high ground. Join the revolution.
janehadleywrites.com/romanceformn/
HELP!
Someone get a ladder and a measuring tape.
I am on my high horse, while arguing with someone on email. I need help getting down and someone to record my mount, in hands. This may be a Guinness Record.
Someone get a ladder and a measuring tape.
I am on my high horse, while arguing with someone on email. I need help getting down and someone to record my mount, in hands. This may be a Guinness Record.
January 31, 2026 at 1:52 AM
HELP!
Someone get a ladder and a measuring tape.
I am on my high horse, while arguing with someone on email. I need help getting down and someone to record my mount, in hands. This may be a Guinness Record.
Someone get a ladder and a measuring tape.
I am on my high horse, while arguing with someone on email. I need help getting down and someone to record my mount, in hands. This may be a Guinness Record.
Sometimes, I want to sit totally alone in a dark room and binge eat junk food.
Then, I ask myself, should I pay for that ticket to Melania, or make microwave popcorn and lock myself in the bathroom?
Then, I ask myself, should I pay for that ticket to Melania, or make microwave popcorn and lock myself in the bathroom?
January 30, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Sometimes, I want to sit totally alone in a dark room and binge eat junk food.
Then, I ask myself, should I pay for that ticket to Melania, or make microwave popcorn and lock myself in the bathroom?
Then, I ask myself, should I pay for that ticket to Melania, or make microwave popcorn and lock myself in the bathroom?
Sad to hear of her passing. Also, this is my motto for the day. In her memory, I will rain hell on others.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman says i will go insane and i will take you with
Alt: a man and Catherine O'Hara are standing next to each other and the woman says i will go insane and i will take you with From Beetlejuice.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Sad to hear of her passing. Also, this is my motto for the day. In her memory, I will rain hell on others.
It's official. I am writing the longest thing I have ever written. And I still have words left.
A big girl's book.
A big girl's book.
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 AM
It's official. I am writing the longest thing I have ever written. And I still have words left.
A big girl's book.
A big girl's book.
My husband: watching P & P for the 4th time this month.
Also, my husband: not caring when I tell him which gay hockey players came out in Heated Rivalry.
Still my husband: probably just fucking thrilled that Benedict Bridgerton may or may not be having threesomes in our living
room tomorrow
Also, my husband: not caring when I tell him which gay hockey players came out in Heated Rivalry.
Still my husband: probably just fucking thrilled that Benedict Bridgerton may or may not be having threesomes in our living
room tomorrow
a man in a black shirt is laying on the floor with the words send help written above him
Alt: a man in a black shirt is laying on the floor with the words send help written above him
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January 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM
My husband: watching P & P for the 4th time this month.
Also, my husband: not caring when I tell him which gay hockey players came out in Heated Rivalry.
Still my husband: probably just fucking thrilled that Benedict Bridgerton may or may not be having threesomes in our living
room tomorrow
Also, my husband: not caring when I tell him which gay hockey players came out in Heated Rivalry.
Still my husband: probably just fucking thrilled that Benedict Bridgerton may or may not be having threesomes in our living
room tomorrow
Well this doesn't look like Dr. Stragelove at all, does it?
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Well this doesn't look like Dr. Stragelove at all, does it?
Roasting Squirrels over a Dumpster Fire
Why you should write right now.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM