jksteach.bsky.social
@jksteach.bsky.social
Mom, artist, retired teacher, avid reader
And this one is watercolor and pastel 12 x 18
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
While trying to transition to watercolor, I’m finally making some paintings that I like.

12 x 12 watercolor
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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A sale! The Kindle version of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS is 93% off list price. For less than ONE DOLLAR, you can get this fabulous anthology full of crime stories inspired by the songs of Joni Mitchell. So many great stories! It even has one from me ("Sex Kills")! Edited by Josh Pachter! TODAY ONLY!
The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell
Amazon.com: The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell eBook : Pachter, Josh: Books
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March 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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DMV Peeps! Put this event on your schedule. Should be a lot of fun!
March 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A new painting- no title yet
18” x 24” acrylic & charcoal on paper
February 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A busy, energetic painting
20 x 42 acrylic and charcoal on cardboard
February 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Another blue painting 18” x “24 acrylic
February 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Paintings from class assignments - botanicals/ using red
January 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
December 25, 2024 at 11:49 PM
I loved this series! - a unique and fantastic world with a smart mouthed hard-boiled PI and his found family.
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DR6FBWC4/

US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR6FBWC4/

Any shares greatly appreciated! And if you pick the omnibus up, I hope you enjoy it!
December 22, 2024 at 8:26 PM
I’m really happy with this painting I made for a friend

Chasing the Current
18 x 24 acrylic mixed media
December 22, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Ice & Ivy (audio version) by @jdevans.bsky.social, Wooing The Witch Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social and Lastlight by @jaandrews.bsky.social Also, whatever secret project @jennyschwartz.bsky.social is working on!
If you see this post, quote it with three books on your TBR pile that you’re dying to read.

Nobody reads everything in a year. And Year’s Best lists are great. But let’s also celebrate what we’ve got that we’re itching to crack open.
December 22, 2024 at 1:39 AM
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Today is Wilson Disease Awareness Day! My younger son has Wilson Disease & I am EXTREMELY PROUD of how well he has maintained his regimen of medication, diet, and monitoring!
December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
And more favorite audiobook rereads!

The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinette.bsky.social

Deathmark by Kate Stradling

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher @tkingfisher.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Favorite Audiobook rereads- I love revisiting favorite books by listening and these had great stories, wonderful characters, and excellent narrators.

The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com

The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
December 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM
And more favorite reads by familiar authors!

Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks @rosalieoaks.bsky.social
Three Graces by Celia Lake @celialake.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
More favorite reads by familiar authors
Valley of Dragons by Christina Baehr - fabulous end to the series!
Books and Broadswords by Jessie Mihalik- I think another in this world is planned @jessiemihalik.com
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
December 5, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Favorite Books 2024

Favorite reads by familiar authors -
Mistlight by JA Andrews @jaandrews.bsky.social
The Lantern's Dance by Laurie King
The Season of Dragons by Tansy Rayner Roberts - standalone that I wish was a series @tansyrr.bsky.social
Time of the Cat by Tansy Rayner Roberts
December 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Favorite new-to-me or debut authors -

4. Echoes of the Imperium and A Matter of Execution by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com @nicholasatwater.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Favorite new-to-me or debut authors - I’m always thrilled to find new authors and these four were my favorite finds of the year. I loved all of these (very different!) books.

3. What Comes of Attending the Commoner’s Ball by Elisabeth Aimee Brown
December 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Favorite new-to-me or debut authors

2. Empire of Shadows and Tomb of the Sun King - Jacquelyn Benson @jbensonink.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Favorite Books 2024

Favorite new-to-me - I’m always thrilled to find new authors and these four were my favorite finds of the year. I loved all of these (very different!) books.
1. Academy of the Dead and The Fey Hotel - Vermilion Baine
December 5, 2024 at 4:58 PM