"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." -Dr. Suess, from The Lorax

Name a book that you started hoping for entertainment but left with your world view shifted.

For me: Memnoch The Devil by Anne Rice, One Door Away From Heaven by Dean Koontz and Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins.

Good morning! What's something you're excited about this week?

I'm told we'll get our first accumulating snow of the year and I'm here for the marshmallow world! ❄️🤍

I would be so happy if you showed me a Pic of your animal friends today.

Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.

-Jonas Salk

Recommendations?

I need an audio book to completely fall in love with. Literally any genre, but I want to be gripped on page one. The last few I've listened to, I had to power through the first half before I started to care about the story.

When people ask me who my influences are

Many commentators say that vigilante groups are never the answer. But they clearly don't know about the masked Ecuadorian trio named “Acción Ortográfica Quito,” who roam the streets at night with a singular purpose: to correct all the spelling and grammar mistakes they find in graffiti.

Otis was feeling sad because I hadn't introduced him yet.
He's 5 years old, loves naps, cuddles, and short walks through quiet spaces on days that are not too hot or cold.

I adore this time of year 😍

In writing, there's a thing called "dark night of the soul." You've seen it... that spot where it seems like all is lost, but there's still 100 pages of book or 45 minutes of movie to go. The best parts come after that.

Don't quit when it's dark. The most glorious moments are yet to come.

Looking for authors and artists, readers, fellow michiganders, people who share way too many photos of their pets, and those who gaze at nature in wide eyed womder. Raise your hand if that's you.

This is your sign to create something today. Even if it's a doodle on a napkin or a haiku in your phone's notes, give voice to your muse, lest they be drowned out by the noisy world.

@jemlynn.bsky.social

Well, fancy meeting you here! 😉

So... I'm new. Hi there. I'm an author, a mom, a big nerd. Seeking hopeful people in positive spaces because we shine brighter together.