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Kelly Malacko
@kellymalacko.bsky.social
Writer, reader, mom, Boxingyoga coach, Boxing coach, #ThrillsandChills co-host
August 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Tonight’s our first #ThrillsandChills sprint of July. Join us on Discord if you’re around and get some writing done!
July 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
*Thrills and Chills Reminder*
Join us tomorrow evening on Discord for our second sprint this month!
@tobiecarter.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Checking out the libraries in England! Swoonworthy!
May 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
What I read in April, including one book that will definitely be on my Best of 2025 list!
kellymalacko.substack.com/p/what-im-re...
May 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Logline is actually not the right word, but it’s been a long day and I’m drawing a blank…
Here’s an example of a good one. “She gave you her baby, and then she jumped.”
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
@support.bsky.team
Why won’t the chat feature work for me? I get this bad token message when I open it…
April 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The chat feature on Bluesky has never worked for me. How do I fix this? #Blueskyhelp
This is the msg I get when I open it:
April 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thank you for joining us! That’s all ten questions, but keep on chatting.

Please consider signing up for our monthly newsletter and joining us on Discord for our March sprint! open.substack.com/pub/thrillsa...

discord.gg/HsD8HAnQ

#ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Q10: Have you learnt a new skill, are you trying a new genre, a new story length, a new tense, a new structure? Tell us what’s new! #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Q9: In your current WIP, what new beginnings does your MC face? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Q8: Do you ever reach a point where a book is not working or you lose interest? When do you know it’s time to try something new? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Q7: Do you fix your opening chapter right away or leave it for draft two? Can you tell when you’re writing if you’re opening too early/late? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Q6: Do you write and rewrite that opening, or do you let your fingers fly and worry about polishing later? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Q5: If you write multi-POV, how do you pick who starts? If you write from one POV, how do you pick which character to focus on? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Q4: Do you make playlists, pinterest boards, paste pictures around your computer, start a new notebook, burn a new candle? How do you set the mood for a new project? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Q3: Do you have 100 ideas or only 1 or 2? And how do you pick your favorite? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Q2: You’re ready to start writing something new, but how do you get going? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Q1: What do you prefer, settling in to be taken on a ride, or planning the ride for your readers? #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Welcome to the March #ThrillsandChills chat. We’re talking about New Beginnings because spring is right around the corner. Jump in and introduce yourself and feel free to comment over the next 24 hours as people in other timezones join. #ThrillsandChills @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Hey #ThrillsandChills and all writers of the darker genres! We’re talking about New Beginnings tonight, just in time for spring. Join us right here to answer some questions and meet new friends! @tobiecarter.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Check out the beautiful cover for my friend, Karen’s new thriller!
Available to preorder on Kindle for $2.99! mybook.to/AllJuneLeftB...
ARC readers say, “Ray will grab your heart from the beginning. This mystery is a whopping good page-turner that will keep you guessing until the end.”
March 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Check out this giveaway if you’re in the US! Can’t wait to get my hands on this! #ThrillsandChills
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
March 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
#ThrillsandChills we’re moving our sprints to Discord!

If you’re already in the group, you’re ready to join us. If you need to sign up, here’s the link: discord.gg/pmhvecYY

@tobiecarter.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM