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Jess Shaut
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SAHM of 2 awesome littles ⭐️#Writer⭐️Hella #ADHD⭐️Living with #POTS #CFS⭐️Currently working on a cozy romance/horror novel

(she/her)

#WritingCommunity #SkyWrite #amwriting

You're safe to be you with me!
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Have had a lot of new followers lately! Thank you all so much for your support!

So, I decided to make this little infographic to help y'all get to know me better 😊
I bring you, doggie in a sunbeam 😍
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Oldest wouldn’t get out of the car for school again today.

Youngest is home sick with a stomach thing.

Today has been a day 😩
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Happy Thanksmas season to all who celebrate! 🦃🎄
November 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Well, I made it to Halloween Eve, but I’ve officially dipped into the candy 🤣
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Hair washing day is the bane of my existence.
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Reposted by Jess Shaut
Every week many of us look forward to these chats. Please, if you see this, click the original post and browse the works by so many horror writers. SO much talent flying under the radar that needs to be seen. xx
Here's your cue, Horror Writers Chat folks. Shout out your books.

#HorrorWritersChat
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It was awards day at school today.

My son won the COBRA award for his class (basically the student who does their best to go above and beyond)!

My daughter won the Library award for her class!

I'm one proud mama right now!
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Q4

We really should bring back the green ribbon girl story. I feel like kids these days are not nearly traumatized enough.
Q4, and this is the last one for tonight. Hang around for the pimp your book part of the night in 10 minutes. Please do repost others. Please do go and repost one of Matt's books as well.
Thanks thanks.
#HorrorWritersChat
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Q3

People. I think people are both the past and future of fear in the world. There is so much to be afraid of there.
So what does it say about us, as the folklore evolves, and we fear new things, in the dark...

#HorrorWritersChat
October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#HorrorWritersChat

Not gonna lie, I'm still freaked out by Bloody Mary. I catch myself accidentally thinking about it to myself sometimes in the bathroom and I immediately flip out.

No. Thank. You.
October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#HorrorWritersChat

Hey all, sorry I'm joining a bit late!

I'm Jess (she/her) and I'm currently working on a cozy paranormal horror/romance.

My childhood fear was....everything? lol I'm still a bit of a baby, but horror has grown on me over the years. Still gives me nightmares though.
Hola, Horror Writers. I'm going to post and eat as I've pretty much just walked in. But, we're all about it today, so close to Halloween!
Tell me tell me. What scared you as a child?

No links, no hawking books please, till the end. Thanks Thanks.

#HorrorWritersChat
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by Jess Shaut
[friends using Ouija biard]

A-okay it’s an A. R-omg an R.

A-R-E Y-O-U M-A-D A-T M-E

yep it’s him
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Post something 90's.
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reposted by Jess Shaut
Reminder that most little free libraries can also accommodate a few cans of food.
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
An elusive sighting of my non-people loving kitty 😻
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My first born baby is TEN years old today.

How and when did he get so grown up 😭❤️
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This song has no business being such a banger 🎶
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Why is it that I always need a (sometimes second) nap after therapy?
a woman is sitting at a desk with her hand on her face
ALT: a woman is sitting at a desk with her hand on her face
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October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Post something Halloween-y🎃👻💀
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#AwesomeCharacters

Sophie usually works on her own. So, while she's not the best researcher, she usually looks up what she needs on her own, using the internet/library.

Everett is used to relying on one of his associates for research purposes, though he will do some supplemental research himself.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What does your character do when they need new information?

Do they research at a library? Seek out an expert or mentor? Experiment/trial and error? Search the internet?

Do they enjoy learning new things?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My last book was shelved because the feedback from betas, while largely positive, disagreed on how best to fix the issues.

Now my husband has the manuscript...
a cartoon character is standing in a room with a purple background and holding a pen .
ALT: a cartoon character is standing in a room with a purple background and holding a pen .
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October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Reposted by Jess Shaut
Me: waits 6 months to see a specialist

Specialist: “You should see a different specialist.”
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Why yes, I did make a full pot of coffee just for myself.

Gonna be that kind of day.
October 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#PlotTober

Day 28:

I've been pitching this WIP as a cozy horror/romance 🤷‍♀️
#PlotTober Day 28: Potential genre(s)

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM