Kim
@thepeachmartini.bsky.social
Writer, coffee, cocktails, beta reader, cozy mysteries & murder books, 80s horror movies, snail mail, zines…a little mouthy…Chicago is my 2nd home.
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Kim
@thepeachmartini.bsky.social
· Jan 26
Figured an #AboutMe post might be a good idea over here…some of you know what kind of weirdness you’re following. 😅
This time next week, I’ll be a published author! 🥹
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
This time next week, I’ll be a published author! 🥹
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"I feel the flippant use and misuse of 'sorry' gives away my power, if that makes any sense. If you have any free time this week or next, or even in the next couple of weeks, feel free to read the rest of this email to understand further."
I, a Woman, Am Officially Done Saying “I’m Sorry”
Dear colleagues, I just wanted to reach out and let you know that I’m officially done saying sorry. As a woman, I feel the flippant use and misuse ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"I feel the flippant use and misuse of 'sorry' gives away my power, if that makes any sense. If you have any free time this week or next, or even in the next couple of weeks, feel free to read the rest of this email to understand further."
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In honor of Chicago's dumbest tradition, Shawnimals and I made THE MUST HAVE gift of the year- the Dibs Chair inaction figure- a toy which can double as a holiday ornament! Get em while you can- available as singles, 5 packs and 10 packs!
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In honor of Chicago's dumbest tradition, Shawnimals and I made THE MUST HAVE gift of the year- the Dibs Chair inaction figure- a toy which can double as a holiday ornament! Get em while you can- available as singles, 5 packs and 10 packs!
“What’s a cover you prefer to the original?” (Most of the Local H mixtapes, honestly)
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“What’s a cover you prefer to the original?” (Most of the Local H mixtapes, honestly)
youtu.be/vgTNEgr2xD8?...
youtu.be/vgTNEgr2xD8?...
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I can't believe I'm making a third STFU About Chicago calendar.
Order it now before it sells out!
www.harebraineddesign.com/products/stf...
Order it now before it sells out!
www.harebraineddesign.com/products/stf...
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I can't believe I'm making a third STFU About Chicago calendar.
Order it now before it sells out!
www.harebraineddesign.com/products/stf...
Order it now before it sells out!
www.harebraineddesign.com/products/stf...
Someone got her proof copy today…. 🥹😭🤩
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Someone got her proof copy today…. 🥹😭🤩
Eeek! It’s finally happening!! Pre-orders are live for the ebook format over on the ‘Zon!
a.co/d/9EfEhdi
a.co/d/9EfEhdi
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Eeek! It’s finally happening!! Pre-orders are live for the ebook format over on the ‘Zon!
a.co/d/9EfEhdi
a.co/d/9EfEhdi
Good snowy morning!
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good snowy morning!
Coming soon! My debut cozy mystery/rom-com Pies, Lies, Alibis should be out within the next month and I’m so excited to share it with you!!
November 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Coming soon! My debut cozy mystery/rom-com Pies, Lies, Alibis should be out within the next month and I’m so excited to share it with you!!
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
October 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
Looking for a spooky read? Like ghosties & paranormal activity? Check out 80s Ghosts by @vslaw.bsky.social!
Overall it was 5 ⭐️ for me. I give it 3.75 / 5 on the spooky meter (I couldn’t read it at night only because I have a very active imagination and those shadows started to look weird, man.)
Overall it was 5 ⭐️ for me. I give it 3.75 / 5 on the spooky meter (I couldn’t read it at night only because I have a very active imagination and those shadows started to look weird, man.)
October 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Looking for a spooky read? Like ghosties & paranormal activity? Check out 80s Ghosts by @vslaw.bsky.social!
Overall it was 5 ⭐️ for me. I give it 3.75 / 5 on the spooky meter (I couldn’t read it at night only because I have a very active imagination and those shadows started to look weird, man.)
Overall it was 5 ⭐️ for me. I give it 3.75 / 5 on the spooky meter (I couldn’t read it at night only because I have a very active imagination and those shadows started to look weird, man.)
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"But when the team looked at the employees’ actual work output, they found that the developers had completed tasks 20% slower when using AI than when working without it. Researchers were stunned. “No one expected that outcome. We didn’t even really consider a slowdown as a possibility.”
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October 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"But when the team looked at the employees’ actual work output, they found that the developers had completed tasks 20% slower when using AI than when working without it. Researchers were stunned. “No one expected that outcome. We didn’t even really consider a slowdown as a possibility.”
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
Quote this with the first four horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10 for you. No cheating, just the first four that pop into your head.
Halloween
Burnt Offerings
The Brood
The Shining
*I don’t watch a lot of horror movies 😅
Halloween
Burnt Offerings
The Brood
The Shining
*I don’t watch a lot of horror movies 😅
Quote this with the first four Horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10s for you. No cheating. Just the first four that pop into your head.
Halloween
The Conjuring
The Strangers
Kwaidan
Halloween
The Conjuring
The Strangers
Kwaidan
Quote this with the first four Horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10s for you. No cheating. Just the first four that pop into your head.
Bride of Frankenstein
Dawn of the Dead (78)
Prince of Darkness
Phantasm
Bride of Frankenstein
Dawn of the Dead (78)
Prince of Darkness
Phantasm
October 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Quote this with the first four horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10 for you. No cheating, just the first four that pop into your head.
Halloween
Burnt Offerings
The Brood
The Shining
*I don’t watch a lot of horror movies 😅
Halloween
Burnt Offerings
The Brood
The Shining
*I don’t watch a lot of horror movies 😅
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I'm still answering questions of you got them!
Trying to not work too much on my stories right now, so let's do a questionnaire! Between this account and my Instagram, I'm looking to spread the word that I'm trying to get published traditionally! What do you want to know about me or my stories?
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I'm still answering questions of you got them!
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Preorder now! $8 per screenprinted shirt is going to the ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights)
www.harebraineddesign.com
www.harebraineddesign.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Preorder now! $8 per screenprinted shirt is going to the ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights)
www.harebraineddesign.com
www.harebraineddesign.com
Alright baseball friends, since we’re in the thick of it, what would your walk-up song be?
Mine would be Everyone Alive by Local H (surprising absolutely no one)
open.spotify.com/track/2fHdPJ...
Mine would be Everyone Alive by Local H (surprising absolutely no one)
open.spotify.com/track/2fHdPJ...
Everyone Alive - 2024 Remaster
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October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Alright baseball friends, since we’re in the thick of it, what would your walk-up song be?
Mine would be Everyone Alive by Local H (surprising absolutely no one)
open.spotify.com/track/2fHdPJ...
Mine would be Everyone Alive by Local H (surprising absolutely no one)
open.spotify.com/track/2fHdPJ...
I know the world is a dumpster fire and there are more important things to focus on, but damn that Cubs win feels good.
October 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I know the world is a dumpster fire and there are more important things to focus on, but damn that Cubs win feels good.
Am I superstitious? I dunno. But I’m totally wearing the same thing I wore yesterday to the game to channel all the good vibes. Ya know, just in case it helps. 😅 Let's go, Cubs!
October 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Am I superstitious? I dunno. But I’m totally wearing the same thing I wore yesterday to the game to channel all the good vibes. Ya know, just in case it helps. 😅 Let's go, Cubs!
Today my beloved treated me to a spontaneous trip for Wrigley for the game. It’s been 37 years since I was at a Cubs game - my first time as an adult.
September 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Today my beloved treated me to a spontaneous trip for Wrigley for the game. It’s been 37 years since I was at a Cubs game - my first time as an adult.
This is one of the best times of the year: baseball post-season and hockey pre-season
(I don’t have high hopes they’ll stick around very long, so I’ll get this out of the way…Go Cubs!)
(I don’t have high hopes they’ll stick around very long, so I’ll get this out of the way…Go Cubs!)
September 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This is one of the best times of the year: baseball post-season and hockey pre-season
(I don’t have high hopes they’ll stick around very long, so I’ll get this out of the way…Go Cubs!)
(I don’t have high hopes they’ll stick around very long, so I’ll get this out of the way…Go Cubs!)
Right. I need to get shit done today before the alleged Hoovering tomorrow, ya know, just in case. If you need me I’ll be editing my book.
a bunch of toy story aliens are sitting in a pile
ALT: a bunch of toy story aliens are sitting in a pile
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September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Right. I need to get shit done today before the alleged Hoovering tomorrow, ya know, just in case. If you need me I’ll be editing my book.