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Eileen Richards
@eileenrauthor.bsky.social
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First day of 2026 and I woke to cloudy skies. To warm to snow, but rain is welcome. Going to be 61 here in Colorado. Keep waiting for winter to hit.
January 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Two sourdough baguettes. I really need to work on my baguette shaping. I’m going to have to live this one to not offend anyone.
December 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sourdough rolls proofing. Let the cooking marathon begin.
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Had a quart of heavy cream that was almost expired. Added two tablespoons of whole milk yogurt and let it sit for about 12 hrs. Just whipped it into butter.

OMG, this butter is amazing.
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I have a loaf of sourdough bread proofing in the oven.
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I’m planning my first full year in retirement. After 5 months I’m struggling with schedules. So used to the 8-5 grind.
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Help! Looking for a recipe for authentic sugar plums for my holiday treat gift boxes. From my research, they were a Victorian treat made of fruit, nuts, and brandy. If you know of one, please share. Thank you.
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Sitting at the airport having breakfast and watching people
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Guys, this is so good
I know Frankenstein's all the rage right now, so maaaaybe you'd like this poem of mine, published in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social -- A Lovesong From Frankenstein's Monster:

www.uncannymagazine.com/article/love...
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I have been traumatized by Alice. She caught a pigeon and started eating it. She brought it to the back door with a proud “Look mom”. Ewwwww

I disposed of the poor pigeon. Scrubbed my hands and Alice. We are now on digestive issues watch.

How is your day going?
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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As you’ve likely heard, Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026. Get ready Georgia! Teachers, farmers, veterans, EVERYONE, I need your support. Let’s show everyone NWGA knows Leadership Matters!!

More details to follow soon.
Help Defeat Marjorie Taylor Greene
Chip in $3 to support Shawn Harris for Georgia!
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November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The Bank of America Institute just dropped a startling number: Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households (24%) are officially living paycheck to paycheck. That means necessity costs (rent, food, gas) are eating up 95% or more of their income.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Y’all check out my friends book. I cannot wait for it to be out.
If you like tarot cards, witchy things, and horror, this book is for YOU, baby!!

ARC (advance reader copy) in my hands! It’s real! (Offerings for Ordinary Gods is out from @clashbooks.bsky.social in July 2026! You can pre-order it now. Doooooo iiiiiiit. Seriously, go on. I’ll wait.)
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Had some apples that were going to go bad if not eaten. Made applesauce. I canned three pint jars for later. I kept the sugar low so I can use it for baked pork chops.
October 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Y’all, I fermented sauerkraut and it’s good.
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Sometimes you have to let folks dig their own grave.
September 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Quiet Sunday. Rain storms coming over the mountains, banana bread with dates and walnuts in the oven, and GBBS on the tv.
September 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I just had to mute 80% of my family on Facebook again. I know I should just unfollow, but it’s family and I can’t do it.
September 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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ICYMI, Offerings for Ordinary Gods has a COVER! I love it so, so much.

Also? You can preorder it! BN, Walmart, Bookshop.org, your local favorite bookstore! Some of mine are: @goldennotebkbooks.bsky.social , @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social, @oblongbooks.bsky.social, and Inkwood NJ, which isn't on here!
Darlings! Who wants to see the cover of Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026 from @clashbooks.bsky.social?

Spec horror ✔️
Mythic metaphors ✔️
Haunted cottage (or castle) read ✔️
Tarot cards✔️

Cover art by @katelanfoisy.bsky.social, btw!
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Darlings! Who wants to see the cover of Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026 from @clashbooks.bsky.social?

Spec horror ✔️
Mythic metaphors ✔️
Haunted cottage (or castle) read ✔️
Tarot cards✔️

Cover art by @katelanfoisy.bsky.social, btw!
September 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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History is wilder than myth. 🌊 Enter to win Fire Sword and Sea, a novel of rebellion, survival, and the true pirates of the Caribbean. buff.ly/XML5yOu @harpercollins #book #historicalfiction
September 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s getting easier to put furniture together. Today I assembled two bookcases. And yes I’m binging on the Great British Baking Show.
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM