Karen
@teamsheltie.bsky.social
An occasional blogger, always behind reader, avid gardener & foodie, inflexible yogi. My favorite title -> dog mom.
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Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.
January 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.
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I can still hardly believe it’s real, but…
2026 is the year I officially become a published author. 🦋🦋🦋
I feel so fortunate and beyond excited to see what the future holds.
And if you feel so inclined, the preorder link is here: l1nq.com/tXSO1
#booksbooksbooks #writingcommunity
2026 is the year I officially become a published author. 🦋🦋🦋
I feel so fortunate and beyond excited to see what the future holds.
And if you feel so inclined, the preorder link is here: l1nq.com/tXSO1
#booksbooksbooks #writingcommunity
January 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I can still hardly believe it’s real, but…
2026 is the year I officially become a published author. 🦋🦋🦋
I feel so fortunate and beyond excited to see what the future holds.
And if you feel so inclined, the preorder link is here: l1nq.com/tXSO1
#booksbooksbooks #writingcommunity
2026 is the year I officially become a published author. 🦋🦋🦋
I feel so fortunate and beyond excited to see what the future holds.
And if you feel so inclined, the preorder link is here: l1nq.com/tXSO1
#booksbooksbooks #writingcommunity
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Three of my books are on sale this month, and I pitched them all in this thread, FYI bsky.app/profile/auth...
Happy 2026, y'all!
I'm starting the year with some books on sale in North America. the ebooks of all three of these titles are just $1.99 this month on the 'zon. and also, FYI, the audiobooks are INCREDIBLE and can be added for just $1.99.
I'm starting the year with some books on sale in North America. the ebooks of all three of these titles are just $1.99 this month on the 'zon. and also, FYI, the audiobooks are INCREDIBLE and can be added for just $1.99.
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Three of my books are on sale this month, and I pitched them all in this thread, FYI bsky.app/profile/auth...
This was a lot of fun!
This is my book! It is on sale this month!
$1.99 ✦ Chick Magnet by Emma Barry
Grumpy/sunshine + neighbors. Social media influencer (with a flock of chickens) + veterinarian.
TBQ Rec
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/3NS1zBz
Grumpy/sunshine + neighbors. Social media influencer (with a flock of chickens) + veterinarian.
TBQ Rec
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/3NS1zBz
January 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM
This was a lot of fun!
@offbeatya.bsky.social New raincoats & Christmas festive wear lol Ripley's sweater says Up to Snow Good 😆
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
@offbeatya.bsky.social New raincoats & Christmas festive wear lol Ripley's sweater says Up to Snow Good 😆
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Tell Me Something Tuesday: What Underrated Books or Authors Would You Recommend?
-> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/tell...
@bc-johnson.com
-> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/tell...
@bc-johnson.com
Tell Me Something Tuesday: What Underrated Books or Authors Would You Recommend?
Meme, books or authors to boost
offbeat-ya.blogspot.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Tell Me Something Tuesday: What Underrated Books or Authors Would You Recommend?
-> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/tell...
@bc-johnson.com
-> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/tell...
@bc-johnson.com
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Oh dang. While I was doing copyedits, I hit the 10K milestone!
I promised a giveaway.
So, to enter, 1) you must be following me and 2) respond in replies me with your favorite book by me / the one you're most intrigued by (if you haven't read me yet).
Winner posted in 48 hours!
I promised a giveaway.
So, to enter, 1) you must be following me and 2) respond in replies me with your favorite book by me / the one you're most intrigued by (if you haven't read me yet).
Winner posted in 48 hours!
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Oh dang. While I was doing copyedits, I hit the 10K milestone!
I promised a giveaway.
So, to enter, 1) you must be following me and 2) respond in replies me with your favorite book by me / the one you're most intrigued by (if you haven't read me yet).
Winner posted in 48 hours!
I promised a giveaway.
So, to enter, 1) you must be following me and 2) respond in replies me with your favorite book by me / the one you're most intrigued by (if you haven't read me yet).
Winner posted in 48 hours!
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Tell Me Something Tuesday (Partial) Round-Up (November 2025) -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/11/tell...
Tell Me Something Tuesday (Partial) Round-Up (November 2025)
Memes, answers to November 2025 questions
offbeat-ya.blogspot.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tell Me Something Tuesday (Partial) Round-Up (November 2025) -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/11/tell...
Rest, restore - & sadly, back to reality www.instagram.com/p/DO9GLSOkol...
September 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Rest, restore - & sadly, back to reality www.instagram.com/p/DO9GLSOkol...
Ripley's no good, very bad Monday www.instagram.com/p/DO6QujpEeO...
September 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Ripley's no good, very bad Monday www.instagram.com/p/DO6QujpEeO...
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Tell Me Something Tuesday: September 16, 2025 – Lottery Winner
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to…
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to…
Tell Me Something Tuesday: September 16, 2025 – Lottery Winner
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.
twimom227.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tell Me Something Tuesday: September 16, 2025 – Lottery Winner
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to…
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to…
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ARC #review: The Garden of Before by @ryan-leslie.bsky.social -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/09/ryan...
Imaginative, engaging, visually stunning. Rich in worldbuilding & character development/dynamics.
Will appeal to: Everyone who loves game-like structures & larger-than-life scenarios/adventures.
Imaginative, engaging, visually stunning. Rich in worldbuilding & character development/dynamics.
Will appeal to: Everyone who loves game-like structures & larger-than-life scenarios/adventures.
Ryan Leslie: "The Garden of Before" (ARC Review)
Adult reviews, multiple universes, videogame-like worlds
offbeat-ya.blogspot.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
ARC #review: The Garden of Before by @ryan-leslie.bsky.social -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/09/ryan...
Imaginative, engaging, visually stunning. Rich in worldbuilding & character development/dynamics.
Will appeal to: Everyone who loves game-like structures & larger-than-life scenarios/adventures.
Imaginative, engaging, visually stunning. Rich in worldbuilding & character development/dynamics.
Will appeal to: Everyone who loves game-like structures & larger-than-life scenarios/adventures.
August 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Adventure dogs www.instagram.com/p/DNOs7LgSQ7...
August 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Adventure dogs www.instagram.com/p/DNOs7LgSQ7...
Another weekend, another adventure www.instagram.com/p/DNOlSDpy_3...
August 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Another weekend, another adventure www.instagram.com/p/DNOlSDpy_3...
Part 2 of our first van trip. Not quite as adorable as the alpaca, but still beautiful. Also, I'm going to be posting more travel stuff from my new @shambleon.bsky.social account. Maybe, hopefully... my record of regularly posting is... not good lol
July 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Part 2 of our first van trip. Not quite as adorable as the alpaca, but still beautiful. Also, I'm going to be posting more travel stuff from my new @shambleon.bsky.social account. Maybe, hopefully... my record of regularly posting is... not good lol
Sharing my first #vanlife excursion on my new IG account. First stay is at an alpaca farm www.instagram.com/p/DMGvgzeysZ...
July 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Sharing my first #vanlife excursion on my new IG account. First stay is at an alpaca farm www.instagram.com/p/DMGvgzeysZ...
It's been a loooong time but I posted! 2025 Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check-In www.fwiwreviews.net/2025/07/2025...
2025 Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check-In
It’s the half-way mark for 2025 and time to check in on our Audiobook Challenge. This event is hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’...
www.fwiwreviews.net
July 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's been a loooong time but I posted! 2025 Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check-In www.fwiwreviews.net/2025/07/2025...
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If Bellingham is too far, but you're in the PNW, catch me in Seattle at Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park) on 6/18 at 7PM.
Or Portland at Grand Gesture at 7PM on 6/19!
I hope to see you during the Summer of Alien Love Tour.
Or Portland at Grand Gesture at 7PM on 6/19!
I hope to see you during the Summer of Alien Love Tour.
It feels weird to post about this but:
I have a book out on Tuesday. Please buy it. I'd love to keep writing. If you can't buy it, please ask your library to order it.
I'm signing here at 6PM on 6/17 with Sarah Hawley! There will be treats, chat, and books.
www.villagebooks.com/book/9781464...
I have a book out on Tuesday. Please buy it. I'd love to keep writing. If you can't buy it, please ask your library to order it.
I'm signing here at 6PM on 6/17 with Sarah Hawley! There will be treats, chat, and books.
www.villagebooks.com/book/9781464...
June 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If Bellingham is too far, but you're in the PNW, catch me in Seattle at Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park) on 6/18 at 7PM.
Or Portland at Grand Gesture at 7PM on 6/19!
I hope to see you during the Summer of Alien Love Tour.
Or Portland at Grand Gesture at 7PM on 6/19!
I hope to see you during the Summer of Alien Love Tour.
Good hair day lol www.instagram.com/stories/team...
June 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Good hair day lol www.instagram.com/stories/team...
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Tell Me Something Tuesday: May 20, 2025 – Fitness Fun
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your…
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your…
Tell Me Something Tuesday: May 20, 2025 – Fitness Fun
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.
twimom227.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tell Me Something Tuesday: May 20, 2025 – Fitness Fun
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your…
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your…
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Review Morsels: The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve (ARC), Clever Creatures of the Night by Samantha Mabry, Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
May 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Review Morsels: The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve (ARC), Clever Creatures of the Night by Samantha Mabry, Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
A STUNNING garden visit www.instagram.com/p/DJuuLXyzra...
May 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A STUNNING garden visit www.instagram.com/p/DJuuLXyzra...
Weekend vibes www.instagram.com/p/DJfMJpxTTm...
May 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Weekend vibes www.instagram.com/p/DJfMJpxTTm...
Still the queen of side eye www.instagram.com/p/DJAaEJhTXG...
April 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Still the queen of side eye www.instagram.com/p/DJAaEJhTXG...