Leah Cutter
@leahcutter.bsky.social
www.LeahCutter.com
Writer. Publisher. Chocolate maker. BBQ aficionado.
Publisher: Knotted Road Press
Publisher: Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem magazine
www.knottedroadpress.com
What's on the grill today? Turkey, of course! Spatchcocked and slightly separated. Plus lots of smoke. Should be ready in a few hours.
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
What's on the grill today? Turkey, of course! Spatchcocked and slightly separated. Plus lots of smoke. Should be ready in a few hours.
Wow.
I haven't been writing since October. Writer brain was pretty antsy this morning. Soothed her with a story told in six drabbles (100 words each stanza of a prose-poem). So about 600 words total. Feeling drained from the work but also feeling really good.
I haven't been writing since October. Writer brain was pretty antsy this morning. Soothed her with a story told in six drabbles (100 words each stanza of a prose-poem). So about 600 words total. Feeling drained from the work but also feeling really good.
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wow.
I haven't been writing since October. Writer brain was pretty antsy this morning. Soothed her with a story told in six drabbles (100 words each stanza of a prose-poem). So about 600 words total. Feeling drained from the work but also feeling really good.
I haven't been writing since October. Writer brain was pretty antsy this morning. Soothed her with a story told in six drabbles (100 words each stanza of a prose-poem). So about 600 words total. Feeling drained from the work but also feeling really good.
Because y'all deserve to know the results of the beef bacon experiment...we have deemed it a GREAT SUCCESS. Much yumminess to be had!
November 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Because y'all deserve to know the results of the beef bacon experiment...we have deemed it a GREAT SUCCESS. Much yumminess to be had!
What's on the grill this morning? Beef bacon! Smoking it until it reaches a temp of 150. Then I'll rest it like a brisket, that is, put it in a bag in a cooler for several hours. Then into the fridge it goes. Will slice it once it's cool. Then can cook it up for bacony goodness.
November 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What's on the grill this morning? Beef bacon! Smoking it until it reaches a temp of 150. Then I'll rest it like a brisket, that is, put it in a bag in a cooler for several hours. Then into the fridge it goes. Will slice it once it's cool. Then can cook it up for bacony goodness.
First test of handmade bookmarks done! This is using paper that I marbled the other day. Will be giving these to readers at my various events!
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
First test of handmade bookmarks done! This is using paper that I marbled the other day. Will be giving these to readers at my various events!
What's on the grill today? Cross-cut shank steaks and beef short ribs. Will smoke for 1 hour, then steam until done. Should be yummy!
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
What's on the grill today? Cross-cut shank steaks and beef short ribs. Will smoke for 1 hour, then steam until done. Should be yummy!
What am I making this week?
BEEF BACON!
I have a dear friend who doesn't eat pork. Once I got a better handle on making bacon from pork belly, I decided to try to make bacon out of the flat part of a brisket. Will let y'all know how it comes out!
BEEF BACON!
I have a dear friend who doesn't eat pork. Once I got a better handle on making bacon from pork belly, I decided to try to make bacon out of the flat part of a brisket. Will let y'all know how it comes out!
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What am I making this week?
BEEF BACON!
I have a dear friend who doesn't eat pork. Once I got a better handle on making bacon from pork belly, I decided to try to make bacon out of the flat part of a brisket. Will let y'all know how it comes out!
BEEF BACON!
I have a dear friend who doesn't eat pork. Once I got a better handle on making bacon from pork belly, I decided to try to make bacon out of the flat part of a brisket. Will let y'all know how it comes out!
I'm going to be at The Dusty Shelf on November 15, from 4-8, as part of the Enumclaw Wine Walk! This is one of the books that I'll have available. Hope to see you there!
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm going to be at The Dusty Shelf on November 15, from 4-8, as part of the Enumclaw Wine Walk! This is one of the books that I'll have available. Hope to see you there!
What was on the grill today...top round. We make sliced roast beef for sandwiches from it. That red color comes from the smoke. I rest it like a brisket, that is, in a clean bag in a cooler for between 4-12 hours. Then, cool and slice.
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What was on the grill today...top round. We make sliced roast beef for sandwiches from it. That red color comes from the smoke. I rest it like a brisket, that is, in a clean bag in a cooler for between 4-12 hours. Then, cool and slice.
I finished reconciling the Q3 accounts!!!! OMG tired but pleased.
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I finished reconciling the Q3 accounts!!!! OMG tired but pleased.
NOT my favorite time of year. Windy, stormy, and the power has already flickered off twice now. Sigh.
October 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NOT my favorite time of year. Windy, stormy, and the power has already flickered off twice now. Sigh.
Hey! I have a new book that's generally available TODAY! It's the second book in the Live Alien Contact series. Absolutely not 100% serious. Much quirkier than that.
Pick up your copy today!
www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...
Pick up your copy today!
www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...
Alien Codex
Daring starship captain? Check. Best friend/deadly assassin? Check. Snarky Ship’s AI? Check. Aliens? Got a clue... Rosey may, perhaps, be a little upset when the hacker that Jamaal hires steals the al...
www.knottedroadpress.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hey! I have a new book that's generally available TODAY! It's the second book in the Live Alien Contact series. Absolutely not 100% serious. Much quirkier than that.
Pick up your copy today!
www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...
Pick up your copy today!
www.knottedroadpress.com/products/ali...
Still a great book.
Because I started what is technically Book 27 this morning. 1-20 (Keller and Kosnett) are out now. 21-25 (Warlord) next year. Then the series after that.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
October 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Still a great book.
What was on the grill last night? It was too dark to take pictures, but here's the final product, pulled pork.
I used a new technique. I sliced two deep cuts in the pork butt then made sure to get lots of the rub into the cuts. This gives me a lot more bark. It turned out really well. Very tasty!
I used a new technique. I sliced two deep cuts in the pork butt then made sure to get lots of the rub into the cuts. This gives me a lot more bark. It turned out really well. Very tasty!
October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What was on the grill last night? It was too dark to take pictures, but here's the final product, pulled pork.
I used a new technique. I sliced two deep cuts in the pork butt then made sure to get lots of the rub into the cuts. This gives me a lot more bark. It turned out really well. Very tasty!
I used a new technique. I sliced two deep cuts in the pork butt then made sure to get lots of the rub into the cuts. This gives me a lot more bark. It turned out really well. Very tasty!
I don't write romance. However, all of my cozy fantasies have a romantic element and characters do end up with a HEA. An author canceled at the last minute, so I'm joining in! It's this Saturday, up in Snohomish.
You can get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...
You can get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...
October 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I don't write romance. However, all of my cozy fantasies have a romantic element and characters do end up with a HEA. An author canceled at the last minute, so I'm joining in! It's this Saturday, up in Snohomish.
You can get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...
You can get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-re...
What's on the grill today? Ribs, with a suya rub. And yes, I'm trying a smoke tube for the first time. I'll report later on how it worked. Plus, more suya!
October 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What's on the grill today? Ribs, with a suya rub. And yes, I'm trying a smoke tube for the first time. I'll report later on how it worked. Plus, more suya!
Woo and hoo! Reached the next stretch goal for the Death by Brisket Kickstarter! As of 2 PM October 10, there are only 19 hours to go. Be sure to get your serving today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter
Meet Las Chicas de Carne—three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.
www.kickstarter.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Woo and hoo! Reached the next stretch goal for the Death by Brisket Kickstarter! As of 2 PM October 10, there are only 19 hours to go. Be sure to get your serving today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Nothing on the grill today. I am curing pork belly though, turning it into bacon. My spice rub is heavy on corriander, fennel, black pepper, and salt. Add curing salts, water, seal, and let sit for 7 days, before smoking, slicing, then cooking as bacon!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nothing on the grill today. I am curing pork belly though, turning it into bacon. My spice rub is heavy on corriander, fennel, black pepper, and salt. Add curing salts, water, seal, and let sit for 7 days, before smoking, slicing, then cooking as bacon!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
What's on the grill this morning? Pork chops! Used a five-spice rub on them. Once they're finished, I'll do the two skirt steaks that are currently marinading.
Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
October 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What's on the grill this morning? Pork chops! Used a five-spice rub on them. Once they're finished, I'll do the two skirt steaks that are currently marinading.
Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Only three days left in the "Death by Brisket" kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
OMG. I am SHOCKED, SURPISED, and PLEASED.
Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge.
Gobsmacked. I tell you.
FOUR MORE DAYS.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge.
Gobsmacked. I tell you.
FOUR MORE DAYS.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
OMG. I am SHOCKED, SURPISED, and PLEASED.
Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge.
Gobsmacked. I tell you.
FOUR MORE DAYS.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Kickstarted just awarded "Death by Brisket" a COVETED "Project We Love" badge.
Gobsmacked. I tell you.
FOUR MORE DAYS.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
ION, I'm attending a virtual cozy fantasy convention this weekend! Hearthcon. You can sign up here:
www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025
www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025
LAZY DRAGON BOOKS Inc - HearthCon 2025
October 11-12, 2025 Schedule of Events* online and livestreamed to Youtube
www.lazydragonbooks.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ION, I'm attending a virtual cozy fantasy convention this weekend! Hearthcon. You can sign up here:
www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025
www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025
What am I putting into my Las Chicas de Carne mug? Bone broth! Because, you know, meat. You can get yours at my Kickstarter! The large version, 20 oz. If you want a smaller one, they're available at the Knotted Road Press shop.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What am I putting into my Las Chicas de Carne mug? Bone broth! Because, you know, meat. You can get yours at my Kickstarter! The large version, 20 oz. If you want a smaller one, they're available at the Knotted Road Press shop.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! The "Death by Brisket" Kickstarter has funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Next up - POSTCARDS!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Next up - POSTCARDS!
Death by Brisket: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery for Witchstarter
Meet Las Chicas de Carne—three women who travel to various BBQ competitions cooking up amazing meats while solving supernatural crimes.
www.kickstarter.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! The "Death by Brisket" Kickstarter has funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Next up - POSTCARDS!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...
Next up - POSTCARDS!