@joannanovinswrites.bsky.social
Former CIA analyst, author of historical romances, researcher and with a brief turn as a registered nurse...professional eclectic.
Take a look at T.J. Kingfisher's books. They're my go to for charming, different, and low stress/low stakes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Take a look at T.J. Kingfisher's books. They're my go to for charming, different, and low stress/low stakes.
A critique group is critical. You need to periodically put your work out in the workd--read it out loud, hear how it hits you, and how it hits other people. And you need to stay quiet and listen to the feedback. What your trying to do doesn't matter; does it work does.
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A critique group is critical. You need to periodically put your work out in the workd--read it out loud, hear how it hits you, and how it hits other people. And you need to stay quiet and listen to the feedback. What your trying to do doesn't matter; does it work does.
Nope, nope, nope. Enjoy that feeling! Roll in it like a dog in grass on a summer's day. (Had a good writing day myself.)
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Nope, nope, nope. Enjoy that feeling! Roll in it like a dog in grass on a summer's day. (Had a good writing day myself.)
When you confuse "hot air" with "gas"
December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When you confuse "hot air" with "gas"
I find inner critics rarely comment on things I haven't written yet...
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I find inner critics rarely comment on things I haven't written yet...
Love his work. But also feel standing in a draft, beneath a leaking roof...not totally inappropriate memorial...
December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Love his work. But also feel standing in a draft, beneath a leaking roof...not totally inappropriate memorial...
I've taught myself to ignore hype around events and holidays billed as "best time of the year" or "best day of your life." Unexpected pleasure is so much better than social pressure pleasure...
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I've taught myself to ignore hype around events and holidays billed as "best time of the year" or "best day of your life." Unexpected pleasure is so much better than social pressure pleasure...
Good to know. Will alert #2 son who just loaded up with green teas from the fancy tea shop...
December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Good to know. Will alert #2 son who just loaded up with green teas from the fancy tea shop...
Writers are delicate creatures. We need encouragement to keep going, honest feedback to make the writing stronger.
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Writers are delicate creatures. We need encouragement to keep going, honest feedback to make the writing stronger.
What a fabulous movie. What a talented guy. Gone too soon.
December 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
What a fabulous movie. What a talented guy. Gone too soon.
They met on the train to their respective New England colleges. In the 50s. Never went back. Good food though...
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
They met on the train to their respective New England colleges. In the 50s. Never went back. Good food though...
To think my Mississippi mom and Louisiana dad used to marvel at cold weather and snow...
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
To think my Mississippi mom and Louisiana dad used to marvel at cold weather and snow...
"Othering" in baby steps. Start with groups with the least political clout, then widen the hate net.
December 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"Othering" in baby steps. Start with groups with the least political clout, then widen the hate net.
Happily working in Sitka. Seems to suit the style and mood of my current work.
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happily working in Sitka. Seems to suit the style and mood of my current work.
I always think of @alisakwitney.bsky.social who taught me that there should be a shift in the relationship/power balance with each encounter.
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I always think of @alisakwitney.bsky.social who taught me that there should be a shift in the relationship/power balance with each encounter.