Andie Gaines
@andiewritesstuff.bsky.social
Mostly writing updates, some cat pictures, and a dash of random. | Andie is an aspiring author, coffee loving, axe throwing, vegan, nerd.
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Who would win in a 10 mile foot race, Bigfoot or the Fresno Nightcrawlers?
I put off getting my eye exam for 9 years. I probably would have put it off even longer if my lens had started deteriorating to the point I was losing clear vision.
My prescription changed a little, my eyes are still fairly healthy, and I get my new frames in a week!
My prescription changed a little, my eyes are still fairly healthy, and I get my new frames in a week!
March 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I put off getting my eye exam for 9 years. I probably would have put it off even longer if my lens had started deteriorating to the point I was losing clear vision.
My prescription changed a little, my eyes are still fairly healthy, and I get my new frames in a week!
My prescription changed a little, my eyes are still fairly healthy, and I get my new frames in a week!
Tomorrow is my first day at a new job. Fingers crossed everything goes well. This job is similar to the axe throwing, because we’re creating an experience for guests.
The one from a few weeks ago was not great for my mental health, and it became obvious fairly quickly that I needed to leave.
The one from a few weeks ago was not great for my mental health, and it became obvious fairly quickly that I needed to leave.
February 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tomorrow is my first day at a new job. Fingers crossed everything goes well. This job is similar to the axe throwing, because we’re creating an experience for guests.
The one from a few weeks ago was not great for my mental health, and it became obvious fairly quickly that I needed to leave.
The one from a few weeks ago was not great for my mental health, and it became obvious fairly quickly that I needed to leave.
Second day of the new job. It’s not what I’m used to, but hopefully I’ll pick it up quickly. #fakeItTillYouMakeIt
February 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Second day of the new job. It’s not what I’m used to, but hopefully I’ll pick it up quickly. #fakeItTillYouMakeIt
Penny’s first time seeing snow #dogsOfBluesky
January 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Penny’s first time seeing snow #dogsOfBluesky
So, at the beginning of December I found out the small business I’ve worked at for almost 8 years was permanently closing at the end of January or February. It made writing or enjoying my hobbies after work impossible. (1/5)
January 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So, at the beginning of December I found out the small business I’ve worked at for almost 8 years was permanently closing at the end of January or February. It made writing or enjoying my hobbies after work impossible. (1/5)
Who would win in a 10 mile foot race, Bigfoot or the Fresno Nightcrawlers?
December 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Who would win in a 10 mile foot race, Bigfoot or the Fresno Nightcrawlers?
I've needed to take a step back from writing. A lot happened at the beginning of the month and I've needed to focus on planning for the future. I'll try to find time to continue writing, just at a much slower pace.
December 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM
I've needed to take a step back from writing. A lot happened at the beginning of the month and I've needed to focus on planning for the future. I'll try to find time to continue writing, just at a much slower pace.
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My (game) writing tip o' the day is
You gotta learn to love your own writing. No iffybuts. No doubtysads. Loved writing reads so much nicer
Plus. by loving your own writing, you'll be able to spot issues in your writing. After all, the first editor is you
Your work deserves love, whatever stage
You gotta learn to love your own writing. No iffybuts. No doubtysads. Loved writing reads so much nicer
Plus. by loving your own writing, you'll be able to spot issues in your writing. After all, the first editor is you
Your work deserves love, whatever stage
December 4, 2024 at 11:58 AM
My (game) writing tip o' the day is
You gotta learn to love your own writing. No iffybuts. No doubtysads. Loved writing reads so much nicer
Plus. by loving your own writing, you'll be able to spot issues in your writing. After all, the first editor is you
Your work deserves love, whatever stage
You gotta learn to love your own writing. No iffybuts. No doubtysads. Loved writing reads so much nicer
Plus. by loving your own writing, you'll be able to spot issues in your writing. After all, the first editor is you
Your work deserves love, whatever stage
After I completed my word goal for November I took a break for the rest of the month. When I get home from work today my December writing goal of another 25k will begin.
November was about building a habit, December is about maintaining it. #amWriting #writingCommunity
November was about building a habit, December is about maintaining it. #amWriting #writingCommunity
December 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM
After I completed my word goal for November I took a break for the rest of the month. When I get home from work today my December writing goal of another 25k will begin.
November was about building a habit, December is about maintaining it. #amWriting #writingCommunity
November was about building a habit, December is about maintaining it. #amWriting #writingCommunity
Just completed my 25k word goal for the month of November. I'm very pleased with what I was able to get written. I get the day off from writing tomorrow and then on Dec 1st, I have another 25k goal to work towards.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity
November 29, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Just completed my 25k word goal for the month of November. I'm very pleased with what I was able to get written. I get the day off from writing tomorrow and then on Dec 1st, I have another 25k goal to work towards.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity
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One last fun fact from #TheMartian : Author Andy Weir started the book as serial posts on his blog in 2011. It was later re-released by Crown Publishing Group when they bought exclusive publishing rights. A great example of self publishing to traditional publishing. #writingCommunity
November 29, 2024 at 2:08 AM
One last fun fact from #TheMartian : Author Andy Weir started the book as serial posts on his blog in 2011. It was later re-released by Crown Publishing Group when they bought exclusive publishing rights. A great example of self publishing to traditional publishing. #writingCommunity
It’s been a very Happy Thanksgiving. Food was amazing, Mark Watney was just rescued, and the dishes are already all cleaned. Now for some dessert, a cup of coffee, and some time writing.
November 29, 2024 at 1:37 AM
It’s been a very Happy Thanksgiving. Food was amazing, Mark Watney was just rescued, and the dishes are already all cleaned. Now for some dessert, a cup of coffee, and some time writing.
This movie usually only has a run time of 2hrs 22mins, but when you're also having to check your side dishes and temperature of your main dishes it ends up taking the whole afternoon. #TheMartian
November 29, 2024 at 12:22 AM
This movie usually only has a run time of 2hrs 22mins, but when you're also having to check your side dishes and temperature of your main dishes it ends up taking the whole afternoon. #TheMartian
When Rich Purnell (played by the amazing Donald Glover) slips after realizing how to save Watney, it's really just Donald Glover slipping and just continuing to act.
November 28, 2024 at 11:47 PM
When Rich Purnell (played by the amazing Donald Glover) slips after realizing how to save Watney, it's really just Donald Glover slipping and just continuing to act.
Fun Fact about The Martian (film): The studio had a real potato farm so that they could film the potatoes at all stages of growth.
November 28, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Fun Fact about The Martian (film): The studio had a real potato farm so that they could film the potatoes at all stages of growth.
One of the least believable parts of The Martian is that only Commander Lewis brought music. Really? I love that Mark gets to complain about Disco, it's very funny for the story (both book and movie) but really none of the other crew brought music with them? #TheMartian
November 28, 2024 at 10:49 PM
One of the least believable parts of The Martian is that only Commander Lewis brought music. Really? I love that Mark gets to complain about Disco, it's very funny for the story (both book and movie) but really none of the other crew brought music with them? #TheMartian
Happy Thanksgiving! The best and worst day for puppies. Best because of the smells, worst because it’s not for them. We’ve got the sides made, the main dishes in the oven, and The Martian on TV (explanation in my pinned post) #Thanksgiving #DogsOfBluesky #movies
November 28, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! The best and worst day for puppies. Best because of the smells, worst because it’s not for them. We’ve got the sides made, the main dishes in the oven, and The Martian on TV (explanation in my pinned post) #Thanksgiving #DogsOfBluesky #movies
Everyday I sit down to write, I start with about twenty minutes of reflection. This can be anything. Usually I talk about the things distracting me, then I review what I wrote for my story, and then I finish by making a plan for how that day's writing might look. (1/3) #writingCommunity #amWriting
November 27, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Everyday I sit down to write, I start with about twenty minutes of reflection. This can be anything. Usually I talk about the things distracting me, then I review what I wrote for my story, and then I finish by making a plan for how that day's writing might look. (1/3) #writingCommunity #amWriting
Didn’t get much writing done yesterday. I spent the majority of the day with a fever and a splitting headache from getting the covid booster (still worth it).
It wasn’t very conducive to writing. So I wrote around 850 words, called it good enough and then slept for 10 hours solid.
It wasn’t very conducive to writing. So I wrote around 850 words, called it good enough and then slept for 10 hours solid.
November 26, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Didn’t get much writing done yesterday. I spent the majority of the day with a fever and a splitting headache from getting the covid booster (still worth it).
It wasn’t very conducive to writing. So I wrote around 850 words, called it good enough and then slept for 10 hours solid.
It wasn’t very conducive to writing. So I wrote around 850 words, called it good enough and then slept for 10 hours solid.
I have just been reminded that it is indeed time to write. #amWriting #writingCommunity
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 AM
I have just been reminded that it is indeed time to write. #amWriting #writingCommunity
Just got my Covid vaccine re-upped. If this is anything like the last few years I’ll be feeling miserable tomorrow.
Still worth it.
Still worth it.
November 23, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Just got my Covid vaccine re-upped. If this is anything like the last few years I’ll be feeling miserable tomorrow.
Still worth it.
Still worth it.
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If you can look at a book cover and tell what genre it is, the designer's done their job. www.aealexander.com/post/the-ana...
The Anatomy of a Book Cover: How Design Expresses Story and Genre
How book cover design gives readers a taste of what's inside.
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November 22, 2024 at 12:34 AM
If you can look at a book cover and tell what genre it is, the designer's done their job. www.aealexander.com/post/the-ana...
🧵We’re getting close to #Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition for me to try to sell you on adopting ‘The Martian’ as one of your Thanksgiving Day #movies.
If you read the book you’ll know where this is going, but if you’ve only experienced the story through the movie let me explain (1/6)
If you read the book you’ll know where this is going, but if you’ve only experienced the story through the movie let me explain (1/6)
November 22, 2024 at 12:37 AM
🧵We’re getting close to #Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition for me to try to sell you on adopting ‘The Martian’ as one of your Thanksgiving Day #movies.
If you read the book you’ll know where this is going, but if you’ve only experienced the story through the movie let me explain (1/6)
If you read the book you’ll know where this is going, but if you’ve only experienced the story through the movie let me explain (1/6)