Duley Anderson
@duleyanderson.bsky.social
night writer. jellyfish enthusiast. lover of the ridiculous. mermaid with thalassophobia. eternally anxious. rep: Hannah Andrade at Bradford Literary Agency (she/her)
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Duley Anderson
@duleyanderson.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Brainstorming Magic After Midnight, my millennial witchy WIP about estranged best friends to lovers who were separated by a deadly curse 16 years ago, and now must reunite to stop it from claiming anyone else.
I am so close to finishing this first draft. So. Close.
July 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I am so close to finishing this first draft. So. Close.
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A great day for all Irish-Americans to remember that they have a bone-deep responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder with people suffering under the boot of colonialism, tyranny, and genocide. Don't sing the songs unless you actually mean it.
March 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A great day for all Irish-Americans to remember that they have a bone-deep responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder with people suffering under the boot of colonialism, tyranny, and genocide. Don't sing the songs unless you actually mean it.
My cat just got diagnosed with anxiety. The vet wrote a prescription and said I might have taken it myself. I said no, but if I had, what would be the recommended dosage?
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My cat just got diagnosed with anxiety. The vet wrote a prescription and said I might have taken it myself. I said no, but if I had, what would be the recommended dosage?
I have had five cups of coffee today. My breakfast granola was chocolate coffee flavored. My afternoon snack is coffee almonds. I am one dose of caffeine away from being able to see the future.
March 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I have had five cups of coffee today. My breakfast granola was chocolate coffee flavored. My afternoon snack is coffee almonds. I am one dose of caffeine away from being able to see the future.
Tonight we watched The Black Cauldron with my five-year-old and toward the end he said, “I’m scared—I never want to watch this movie again as a kid!”
March 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Tonight we watched The Black Cauldron with my five-year-old and toward the end he said, “I’m scared—I never want to watch this movie again as a kid!”
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It’s Valentine’s Day 🥰
Give someone you love a book 🥰 and then leave them alone so that they can read it 🥰
Give someone you love a book 🥰 and then leave them alone so that they can read it 🥰
February 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It’s Valentine’s Day 🥰
Give someone you love a book 🥰 and then leave them alone so that they can read it 🥰
Give someone you love a book 🥰 and then leave them alone so that they can read it 🥰
Been handling the state of the world by stress eating leftover Cheetos from my kid’s birthday party while I have my third (and not last) cup of coffee. When I run out of tiny bags of Cheetos I’ll have to move onto the Funyuns but I don’t think that pairing will be as successful.
February 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Been handling the state of the world by stress eating leftover Cheetos from my kid’s birthday party while I have my third (and not last) cup of coffee. When I run out of tiny bags of Cheetos I’ll have to move onto the Funyuns but I don’t think that pairing will be as successful.
My husband is in his early forties and is growing his beard out for the first time. I told him he has to keep it through June so I can finally get him one of those beard grooming kits I always see advertised for Father’s Day.
February 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
My husband is in his early forties and is growing his beard out for the first time. I told him he has to keep it through June so I can finally get him one of those beard grooming kits I always see advertised for Father’s Day.
I know it’s an apocalypse because Buffy’s coming back. I did not expect to find actual joy in the apocalypse.
February 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I know it’s an apocalypse because Buffy’s coming back. I did not expect to find actual joy in the apocalypse.
My friend is having a Golden Girls themed bachelorette, and I went thrifting for an outfit. I ended up coming home with *multiple* options because they were cute and I could wear them in everyday life. Elder chic is apparently my vibe now.
January 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My friend is having a Golden Girls themed bachelorette, and I went thrifting for an outfit. I ended up coming home with *multiple* options because they were cute and I could wear them in everyday life. Elder chic is apparently my vibe now.
My four-year-old son’s favorite Christmas movie is Hot Frosty. He’s made us watch it three times so far, and because he’s sick I have a feeling he’s going to get us to watch it at least two more times before Christmas.
December 23, 2024 at 11:05 PM
My four-year-old son’s favorite Christmas movie is Hot Frosty. He’s made us watch it three times so far, and because he’s sick I have a feeling he’s going to get us to watch it at least two more times before Christmas.
With how frequently my one-year-old tries to crawl into the dishwasher, I would not be surprised if she found a doorway to Narnia beyond the bottom rack.
December 23, 2024 at 4:44 PM
With how frequently my one-year-old tries to crawl into the dishwasher, I would not be surprised if she found a doorway to Narnia beyond the bottom rack.
Me, trying to make small talk with a stranger in an elevator: Are you traveling for the holidays?
My 4 year old, pokes me in the chest: That’s your boob!
My 4 year old, pokes me in the chest: That’s your boob!
December 17, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Me, trying to make small talk with a stranger in an elevator: Are you traveling for the holidays?
My 4 year old, pokes me in the chest: That’s your boob!
My 4 year old, pokes me in the chest: That’s your boob!
My birthday is in a few days and my husband doesn’t get me flowers because our cat eats them, so instead he got me five bags of coffee. My love language is caffeine. ☕️ 🖤
December 16, 2024 at 10:36 PM
My birthday is in a few days and my husband doesn’t get me flowers because our cat eats them, so instead he got me five bags of coffee. My love language is caffeine. ☕️ 🖤
My toxic trait is thinking THIS TIME is the time I can read Love You Forever to my children without bawling.
December 16, 2024 at 3:01 AM
My toxic trait is thinking THIS TIME is the time I can read Love You Forever to my children without bawling.
This morning my husband took my kids to Target and the mall to give me time to write without interruptions. I drank a pot of coffee and cranked out 2000 words, and he returned with two sleepy kids (the baby passed out holding a breadstick). 10/10 morning, no notes.
December 15, 2024 at 1:05 AM
This morning my husband took my kids to Target and the mall to give me time to write without interruptions. I drank a pot of coffee and cranked out 2000 words, and he returned with two sleepy kids (the baby passed out holding a breadstick). 10/10 morning, no notes.
Started Friday the 13th off with my 4 year old bursting into the room at 4:30, wailing because our neighbor had turned his Christmas lights off at some point in the night, and we—like absolute fools—had not.
December 13, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Started Friday the 13th off with my 4 year old bursting into the room at 4:30, wailing because our neighbor had turned his Christmas lights off at some point in the night, and we—like absolute fools—had not.
I finally figured out my moon and rising signs and astrologically speaking, I’m just a menace.
December 4, 2024 at 5:58 AM
I finally figured out my moon and rising signs and astrologically speaking, I’m just a menace.
Puts children to bed
Pours tea
Slides on glasses
Selects three varying shades of purple pens
Slips into a cardigan
Turns on space heater
Opens new doc
Pours tea
Slides on glasses
Selects three varying shades of purple pens
Slips into a cardigan
Turns on space heater
Opens new doc
a woman says " are we ready to rock this town " to another woman
Alt: a woman says " are we ready to rock this town " to another woman
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December 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Puts children to bed
Pours tea
Slides on glasses
Selects three varying shades of purple pens
Slips into a cardigan
Turns on space heater
Opens new doc
Pours tea
Slides on glasses
Selects three varying shades of purple pens
Slips into a cardigan
Turns on space heater
Opens new doc
Saw Wicked last night and it changed my brain chemistry. I loved it so much.
December 1, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Saw Wicked last night and it changed my brain chemistry. I loved it so much.
Brainstorming Magic After Midnight, my millennial witchy WIP about estranged best friends to lovers who were separated by a deadly curse 16 years ago, and now must reunite to stop it from claiming anyone else.
November 24, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Brainstorming Magic After Midnight, my millennial witchy WIP about estranged best friends to lovers who were separated by a deadly curse 16 years ago, and now must reunite to stop it from claiming anyone else.
I loved this book so much!!!
Dropping info about my debut, BIRDING WITH BENEFITS, which came out this summer! It's full of birding and hikes through the desert, plus lots of self-discovery, humor, and sexy times!
Available where books are sold and in libraries around the world!
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Available where books are sold and in libraries around the world!
bookshop.org/p/books/bird...
November 23, 2024 at 10:38 PM
I loved this book so much!!!
When my 1 year old is done with her dinner she just drops her little food pieces off the side of her tray while making full eye contact and grinning, and it gives big possessed-Nicole-Kidman-in-Practical-Magic-tied-to-an-armchair-gleefully-releasing-frogs-energy.
a woman with red hair is standing in front of a sign that says " absolutely "
Alt: a woman with red hair is standing in front of a sign that says " absolutely "
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November 20, 2024 at 4:51 AM
When my 1 year old is done with her dinner she just drops her little food pieces off the side of her tray while making full eye contact and grinning, and it gives big possessed-Nicole-Kidman-in-Practical-Magic-tied-to-an-armchair-gleefully-releasing-frogs-energy.
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We have to give the kids something to believe in, they’re on tiktok trying to save us by doing the OA choreography.
November 15, 2024 at 5:59 PM
We have to give the kids something to believe in, they’re on tiktok trying to save us by doing the OA choreography.
I thought I was the final girl, but the stomach bug that claimed my kids and husband finally got me. Trying to use this down time to brainstorm some plot points of my millennial witchy WIP but being this coffee deprived I can’t tell if they’re viable. Can’t wait for caffeinated me to wtf my notes.
November 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I thought I was the final girl, but the stomach bug that claimed my kids and husband finally got me. Trying to use this down time to brainstorm some plot points of my millennial witchy WIP but being this coffee deprived I can’t tell if they’re viable. Can’t wait for caffeinated me to wtf my notes.