Maria Stout
@mariastout.bsky.social
Writer, mom, teacher. Life is interesting when you have dogs, ducks, and bees. She/Her
@tjbentonwalker.com I’m just keeping these book/reading tracking apps are keeping the best titles on their library lists 😉
(Please ignore the glaring typo in one of my reports… it got fixed, okay?! 😅)
(Please ignore the glaring typo in one of my reports… it got fixed, okay?! 😅)
August 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
@tjbentonwalker.com I’m just keeping these book/reading tracking apps are keeping the best titles on their library lists 😉
(Please ignore the glaring typo in one of my reports… it got fixed, okay?! 😅)
(Please ignore the glaring typo in one of my reports… it got fixed, okay?! 😅)
This morning’s coffee spot
August 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This morning’s coffee spot
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It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
I sell pins, stickers, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, skorts, compression leggings & more!
Store details below!
I sell pins, stickers, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, skorts, compression leggings & more!
Store details below!
June 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
I sell pins, stickers, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, skorts, compression leggings & more!
Store details below!
I sell pins, stickers, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, skorts, compression leggings & more!
Store details below!
Bee yard is up and hives are buzzing. (Just need to finish wiring the solar panel for the electric fence. Don’t want the neighborhood bear getting into the bee boxes)
April 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Bee yard is up and hives are buzzing. (Just need to finish wiring the solar panel for the electric fence. Don’t want the neighborhood bear getting into the bee boxes)
Setting up the new apiary space and installing the bees today 😄
April 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Setting up the new apiary space and installing the bees today 😄
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We are excited to welcome back YA fantasy author L. Ryan Storms for a meet & greet featuring her newest novel, Slip. Her stories explore resilience, self-discovery, and courage. Stop by to get a signed copy and connect!
#fireflybookstore #keepinitkutztown #lehighvalley #berkscounty #booksigning
#fireflybookstore #keepinitkutztown #lehighvalley #berkscounty #booksigning
April 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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While I love sharing my “you gotta read ____” thoughts with those around me, I have been consciously and purposefully asking friends/family about their recs. I have been cultivating my reading around their suggestions, so that our next convo can revolve around the title they liked.
It’s been fun
It’s been fun
a woman in a denim jacket has the word do tell in front of her
ALT: a woman in a denim jacket has the word do tell in front of her
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April 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
While I love sharing my “you gotta read ____” thoughts with those around me, I have been consciously and purposefully asking friends/family about their recs. I have been cultivating my reading around their suggestions, so that our next convo can revolve around the title they liked.
It’s been fun
It’s been fun
Did anyone else have one of these at their local playground? We called it “The Witch’s Hat” and it was awesome. Our playground organizers made sure there were tires stacked around the pole to about waist high because ya know safety.
Hoo-boy the number of broken arms I witnessed.
Hoo-boy the number of broken arms I witnessed.
April 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Did anyone else have one of these at their local playground? We called it “The Witch’s Hat” and it was awesome. Our playground organizers made sure there were tires stacked around the pole to about waist high because ya know safety.
Hoo-boy the number of broken arms I witnessed.
Hoo-boy the number of broken arms I witnessed.
I didn’t get any writing done today, but I did finish reading a book so… we’ll count it as “research” because while I really enjoyed the storyline I also loved the writing style of the author.
March 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I didn’t get any writing done today, but I did finish reading a book so… we’ll count it as “research” because while I really enjoyed the storyline I also loved the writing style of the author.
Ave yourself with a cartoon you watched as a kid…
I was torn between this one and Jem, but also G.I. Joe
I was torn between this one and Jem, but also G.I. Joe
March 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ave yourself with a cartoon you watched as a kid…
I was torn between this one and Jem, but also G.I. Joe
I was torn between this one and Jem, but also G.I. Joe
Umm… so it’s been 2 months since I last posted?! Not sure why. No big reason or excuse. Just kinda fell off social media stuff. Not intentional (it would sound way more noble if it was 😂)
I’m still here, friends. I swear. Don’t start unfollowing me 😭
I’m still here, friends. I swear. Don’t start unfollowing me 😭
a picture of a man with the words hello there written on it
Alt: a picture of Inigo Montoya from the movie The Princess Bride with the words hello there written on it
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March 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Umm… so it’s been 2 months since I last posted?! Not sure why. No big reason or excuse. Just kinda fell off social media stuff. Not intentional (it would sound way more noble if it was 😂)
I’m still here, friends. I swear. Don’t start unfollowing me 😭
I’m still here, friends. I swear. Don’t start unfollowing me 😭
Being more consistent in get a Pilates session (even if only 15 minutes) every day. My next planned step is to be consistent in getting words each day.
Progress. It’s all about making progress.
Progress. It’s all about making progress.
January 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Being more consistent in get a Pilates session (even if only 15 minutes) every day. My next planned step is to be consistent in getting words each day.
Progress. It’s all about making progress.
Progress. It’s all about making progress.
All of the reading I’ve been doing struck me with the most motivating “get back to writing” mood.
My #AmWriting friends keep going, keep writing your stories bc the awe inducing craft of your words may not only entertain, but also inspire others to write.
My #AmWriting friends keep going, keep writing your stories bc the awe inducing craft of your words may not only entertain, but also inspire others to write.
a drawing of a unicorn with the words " you inspire me in ways you don t even realise "
ALT: a drawing of a unicorn with the words " you inspire me in ways you don t even realise "
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January 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
All of the reading I’ve been doing struck me with the most motivating “get back to writing” mood.
My #AmWriting friends keep going, keep writing your stories bc the awe inducing craft of your words may not only entertain, but also inspire others to write.
My #AmWriting friends keep going, keep writing your stories bc the awe inducing craft of your words may not only entertain, but also inspire others to write.
Had a lovely time last evening hosting neighbors at our house.
Got up this morning & hiked 5 miles w/ friends. It was a fantastic start to the day & new year. Spent the rest of the day under a cozy blanket w/ an occasional cup of tea while I finished reading THE LAST TIME I LIED by Riley Sager.
Got up this morning & hiked 5 miles w/ friends. It was a fantastic start to the day & new year. Spent the rest of the day under a cozy blanket w/ an occasional cup of tea while I finished reading THE LAST TIME I LIED by Riley Sager.
a drawing of an open book and a cup of tea with the words drink tea read books be happy
Alt: a drawing of an open book and a cup of tea with the words drink tea read books be happy
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January 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Had a lovely time last evening hosting neighbors at our house.
Got up this morning & hiked 5 miles w/ friends. It was a fantastic start to the day & new year. Spent the rest of the day under a cozy blanket w/ an occasional cup of tea while I finished reading THE LAST TIME I LIED by Riley Sager.
Got up this morning & hiked 5 miles w/ friends. It was a fantastic start to the day & new year. Spent the rest of the day under a cozy blanket w/ an occasional cup of tea while I finished reading THE LAST TIME I LIED by Riley Sager.
I love that I’m the only one in my house who likes Stilton cheese.
On charcuterie nights that means more cheese for me 😋
On charcuterie nights that means more cheese for me 😋
December 27, 2024 at 11:45 PM
I love that I’m the only one in my house who likes Stilton cheese.
On charcuterie nights that means more cheese for me 😋
On charcuterie nights that means more cheese for me 😋
Christmas Eve day which in our house means baking! Love that my boys look forward to this tradition. Although now that they’re older (13 & 14) it looks less like the Swedish Chef in the kitchen (but only just)
a man wearing a chef 's hat is standing over a pile of dough .
Alt: A man, the Muppets Swedish Chef, wearing a chef 's hat is standing over a pile of dough throwing flour everywhere.
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December 24, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Christmas Eve day which in our house means baking! Love that my boys look forward to this tradition. Although now that they’re older (13 & 14) it looks less like the Swedish Chef in the kitchen (but only just)
You’re trapped in a room for 3 days. You have 3 shows to binge watch. Go!
Brooklyn 99
Psych
Community
Brooklyn 99
Psych
Community
You’re trapped in a room for 3 days. All you have is 3 shows to binge watch. Go!
Atlanta
The Wire
The Get Down
Atlanta
The Wire
The Get Down
December 23, 2024 at 12:25 PM
You’re trapped in a room for 3 days. You have 3 shows to binge watch. Go!
Brooklyn 99
Psych
Community
Brooklyn 99
Psych
Community
I am really enjoying this read. If you like horror… grab this book. ⬇️
I finally finished the “blind date with a book” book I was reading.
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
December 15, 2024 at 11:53 AM
I am really enjoying this read. If you like horror… grab this book. ⬇️
Did I paint my nails last weekend? Yes
Do I keep holding them over my head like they’re mistletoe when my husband walks by?
Also yes
Do I keep holding them over my head like they’re mistletoe when my husband walks by?
Also yes
December 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Did I paint my nails last weekend? Yes
Do I keep holding them over my head like they’re mistletoe when my husband walks by?
Also yes
Do I keep holding them over my head like they’re mistletoe when my husband walks by?
Also yes
I finally finished the “blind date with a book” book I was reading.
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
December 5, 2024 at 10:33 PM
I finally finished the “blind date with a book” book I was reading.
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
Now I can dive into this one and I cannot wait 😆
Anyone else read this?
I didn’t get the best photos, but our trials motorcycle club rode in the town Christmas parade tonight. Lot of excitement over the car hopping 😉
December 1, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I didn’t get the best photos, but our trials motorcycle club rode in the town Christmas parade tonight. Lot of excitement over the car hopping 😉
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Happy Small Business Saturday! Signed books make great gifts! 😁
Looking for signed books (with swag?) on Black Friday?
You can buy a signed copy of StO direct from me for a dollar less than you can get it at wide retailers: rebeccaenzor.com/product/spea...
Get your murderous mermaids at SeaWorld today!
You can buy a signed copy of StO direct from me for a dollar less than you can get it at wide retailers: rebeccaenzor.com/product/spea...
Get your murderous mermaids at SeaWorld today!
November 30, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday! Signed books make great gifts! 😁
Waiting for my mom to arrive so we can do all the shopping today
a woman wearing an apron that says support
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November 30, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Waiting for my mom to arrive so we can do all the shopping today
The way our dogs know the sound of Rediwhip being added to a slice of pumpkin pie.
They go from a dead sleep in the living room to standing at attention in the kitchen in 2.5 seconds
They go from a dead sleep in the living room to standing at attention in the kitchen in 2.5 seconds
November 30, 2024 at 2:13 PM
The way our dogs know the sound of Rediwhip being added to a slice of pumpkin pie.
They go from a dead sleep in the living room to standing at attention in the kitchen in 2.5 seconds
They go from a dead sleep in the living room to standing at attention in the kitchen in 2.5 seconds