Patti Ann Colt Author
@pattianncolt.bsky.social
Indie romance author of contemporary small-town romances and romantic suspense. Also an avid reader and a supporter of libraries that deliver book magic of all varieties. If it involves a story, I’m there for it. #booksky
www.pattianncolt.com
www.pattianncolt.com
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I’m grateful today for all the resources delivered by Medicaid and The Department of Education to help with my grandson’s autism. The journey is hard and I stand in support of all those families struggling in this chaos when all they want is what’s best for their child.
Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I’m grateful today for all the resources delivered by Medicaid and The Department of Education to help with my grandson’s autism. The journey is hard and I stand in support of all those families struggling in this chaos when all they want is what’s best for their child.
Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day
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Editing is fun. Like when you realise your character who was in a car is suddenly in a kitchen and you’re like wait hold up 🤣
April 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Editing is fun. Like when you realise your character who was in a car is suddenly in a kitchen and you’re like wait hold up 🤣
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With these unfair tariffs, there’s never been a better time to buy and support Canadians—including Canadian authors like me. 🇨🇦
You can find my books on online retailers. I write all genres, and when you buy my books, you support and uplift my Canadian voice, something the world needs right now. 🇨🇦
You can find my books on online retailers. I write all genres, and when you buy my books, you support and uplift my Canadian voice, something the world needs right now. 🇨🇦
March 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
With these unfair tariffs, there’s never been a better time to buy and support Canadians—including Canadian authors like me. 🇨🇦
You can find my books on online retailers. I write all genres, and when you buy my books, you support and uplift my Canadian voice, something the world needs right now. 🇨🇦
You can find my books on online retailers. I write all genres, and when you buy my books, you support and uplift my Canadian voice, something the world needs right now. 🇨🇦
Just in case anybody was wondering…
March 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Just in case anybody was wondering…
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Working with a rude, condescending editor who never had a positive thing to say nearly broke me. I even considered giving up writing.
I love writing, but man, the publishing industry can be really heartbreaking.
I love writing, but man, the publishing industry can be really heartbreaking.
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Working with a rude, condescending editor who never had a positive thing to say nearly broke me. I even considered giving up writing.
I love writing, but man, the publishing industry can be really heartbreaking.
I love writing, but man, the publishing industry can be really heartbreaking.
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Now is the time to buy a T-shirt, then go for a walk.
I wore my Be Kind- It’s Really Not That Hard sweatshirt to the grocery store yesterday and I had so many people stop me and say yes, love it.
It’s a reminder that there are so many of us out there. It’s a sign not to despair.
I wore my Be Kind- It’s Really Not That Hard sweatshirt to the grocery store yesterday and I had so many people stop me and say yes, love it.
It’s a reminder that there are so many of us out there. It’s a sign not to despair.
February 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Now is the time to buy a T-shirt, then go for a walk.
I wore my Be Kind- It’s Really Not That Hard sweatshirt to the grocery store yesterday and I had so many people stop me and say yes, love it.
It’s a reminder that there are so many of us out there. It’s a sign not to despair.
I wore my Be Kind- It’s Really Not That Hard sweatshirt to the grocery store yesterday and I had so many people stop me and say yes, love it.
It’s a reminder that there are so many of us out there. It’s a sign not to despair.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. #766: Writing is a community. Participate in it if you can. Engage with other writers. Lift them up, and they’ll do the same. Try to go it alone, or treat other writers as rivals, and you’re more likely to sink than swim.
January 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. #766: Writing is a community. Participate in it if you can. Engage with other writers. Lift them up, and they’ll do the same. Try to go it alone, or treat other writers as rivals, and you’re more likely to sink than swim.
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the audacity of Word dropping a little 'copilot' icon into my document without asking to 'help me write' or what ever, while their in-line dictionary puts little red wiggles under 'aubergine'
January 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
the audacity of Word dropping a little 'copilot' icon into my document without asking to 'help me write' or what ever, while their in-line dictionary puts little red wiggles under 'aubergine'
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The Happily Ever Arc: Where Romance Meets Plot
Few romance novels are just about the romance.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/w...
#romance #amwritingromance #romantasy #writingcommunity #plotpoint #amwriting
(Art by Valeriy Kachaev via Shutterstock)
Few romance novels are just about the romance.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/w...
#romance #amwritingromance #romantasy #writingcommunity #plotpoint #amwriting
(Art by Valeriy Kachaev via Shutterstock)
January 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Happily Ever Arc: Where Romance Meets Plot
Few romance novels are just about the romance.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/w...
#romance #amwritingromance #romantasy #writingcommunity #plotpoint #amwriting
(Art by Valeriy Kachaev via Shutterstock)
Few romance novels are just about the romance.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/w...
#romance #amwritingromance #romantasy #writingcommunity #plotpoint #amwriting
(Art by Valeriy Kachaev via Shutterstock)
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Am I the only one who cannot begin to deal with this Co-pilot bullshit from Microsoft?! That stupid thing that’s always where I want to work?! I managed to kill it in Word but it must die in Excel and I can’t find the kill switch.
Did we not all tell them stop when the Paperclip was intrusive?!
Did we not all tell them stop when the Paperclip was intrusive?!
January 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Am I the only one who cannot begin to deal with this Co-pilot bullshit from Microsoft?! That stupid thing that’s always where I want to work?! I managed to kill it in Word but it must die in Excel and I can’t find the kill switch.
Did we not all tell them stop when the Paperclip was intrusive?!
Did we not all tell them stop when the Paperclip was intrusive?!
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For 4 years there is nobody who I will call “Our President.” “Our Felon in Charge” is all I have in me. He busted his gang out of jail today and only more crime sprees await.
January 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
For 4 years there is nobody who I will call “Our President.” “Our Felon in Charge” is all I have in me. He busted his gang out of jail today and only more crime sprees await.
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The dangerous method to Trump madness is becoming clear. He takes the craziest right wing position. Soaks up all the MSM attention. Then walks it back to soothe the hostile blowback . Soaks up all the attention again. Rinse repeat. He craves only attention.
January 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The dangerous method to Trump madness is becoming clear. He takes the craziest right wing position. Soaks up all the MSM attention. Then walks it back to soothe the hostile blowback . Soaks up all the attention again. Rinse repeat. He craves only attention.
I spent all morning yesterday fiddling with a new idea for my Insta stories - basically read this then that. I noted I tend to write connecting couple books.
But book promo is a HUGE time suck. Still, it’s always a thrill to see the fruits of my writing labor. Oh, I wrote too - 1042 words.
But book promo is a HUGE time suck. Still, it’s always a thrill to see the fruits of my writing labor. Oh, I wrote too - 1042 words.
January 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I spent all morning yesterday fiddling with a new idea for my Insta stories - basically read this then that. I noted I tend to write connecting couple books.
But book promo is a HUGE time suck. Still, it’s always a thrill to see the fruits of my writing labor. Oh, I wrote too - 1042 words.
But book promo is a HUGE time suck. Still, it’s always a thrill to see the fruits of my writing labor. Oh, I wrote too - 1042 words.
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-The government wants to control everyone.
-The planet is literally burning.
-The world is on the verge of economic collapse.
-The historians with pattern recognition know whats up.
-The people are all learning Mandarin now.
Folks, welcome to the Firefly timeline.
-The planet is literally burning.
-The world is on the verge of economic collapse.
-The historians with pattern recognition know whats up.
-The people are all learning Mandarin now.
Folks, welcome to the Firefly timeline.
a man is making a funny face while sitting at a table in a restaurant .
ALT: a man is making a funny face while sitting at a table in a restaurant .
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
-The government wants to control everyone.
-The planet is literally burning.
-The world is on the verge of economic collapse.
-The historians with pattern recognition know whats up.
-The people are all learning Mandarin now.
Folks, welcome to the Firefly timeline.
-The planet is literally burning.
-The world is on the verge of economic collapse.
-The historians with pattern recognition know whats up.
-The people are all learning Mandarin now.
Folks, welcome to the Firefly timeline.
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As a blind dude, your images mean nothing to me without an alt-text description. I know it’s a pain & I have zero expectations of you using this #Accessibility tool so thoughtfully provided by #BlueSky but I appreciate every effort. It doesn’t have to be The Great Gatsby but please include me 😎
January 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a blind dude, your images mean nothing to me without an alt-text description. I know it’s a pain & I have zero expectations of you using this #Accessibility tool so thoughtfully provided by #BlueSky but I appreciate every effort. It doesn’t have to be The Great Gatsby but please include me 😎
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
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🌨️ Frigid Arctic air is heading our way, and the polar vortex is behind it!
But what exactly is a polar vortex, and how does it bring such intense cold?
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks it all down for you!
But what exactly is a polar vortex, and how does it bring such intense cold?
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks it all down for you!
What is the polar vortex?
YouTube video by MyRadar Weather News
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January 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🌨️ Frigid Arctic air is heading our way, and the polar vortex is behind it!
But what exactly is a polar vortex, and how does it bring such intense cold?
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks it all down for you!
But what exactly is a polar vortex, and how does it bring such intense cold?
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks it all down for you!
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Unsolicited writing advice, no #7262:
When you're editing a project, try changing the font before you start. It tricks your brain into seeing your words anew, making it easier to spot typos or areas that might need work.
When you're editing a project, try changing the font before you start. It tricks your brain into seeing your words anew, making it easier to spot typos or areas that might need work.
January 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no #7262:
When you're editing a project, try changing the font before you start. It tricks your brain into seeing your words anew, making it easier to spot typos or areas that might need work.
When you're editing a project, try changing the font before you start. It tricks your brain into seeing your words anew, making it easier to spot typos or areas that might need work.
Writer advice: I’ve used Word for my creative work since Windows 95. 🙃
Do not use Word for grammar/comma advice. All Word does is confuse your understanding with wrong advice. There are better apps that will list the rules by each sentence you ask about & make recommendations.
#amwriting
Do not use Word for grammar/comma advice. All Word does is confuse your understanding with wrong advice. There are better apps that will list the rules by each sentence you ask about & make recommendations.
#amwriting
January 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Writer advice: I’ve used Word for my creative work since Windows 95. 🙃
Do not use Word for grammar/comma advice. All Word does is confuse your understanding with wrong advice. There are better apps that will list the rules by each sentence you ask about & make recommendations.
#amwriting
Do not use Word for grammar/comma advice. All Word does is confuse your understanding with wrong advice. There are better apps that will list the rules by each sentence you ask about & make recommendations.
#amwriting
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Here's a little something I created as we ring in a new year this week! I am so grateful for all the opportunities I've had to connect with the author community and look forward to what 2025 has in store! #WritingCommunity
January 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Here's a little something I created as we ring in a new year this week! I am so grateful for all the opportunities I've had to connect with the author community and look forward to what 2025 has in store! #WritingCommunity
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A gentle reminder that you should always resist the temptation to tag a creative person into a negative review of their work. It doesn't matter what your intentions are, it's kind of an asshole maneuver. You are free to say whatever you like, of course. Making it their problem, however, is not kind.
January 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A gentle reminder that you should always resist the temptation to tag a creative person into a negative review of their work. It doesn't matter what your intentions are, it's kind of an asshole maneuver. You are free to say whatever you like, of course. Making it their problem, however, is not kind.
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#Booksky💙📚
#PretendPanel
(3/31)
How do you start a book?
I start every project with a synopsis-style paragraph of the #storyidea. I focus on who, what, when, where, and why, and themes. It's much easier to write the back cover blurb later, when the rough draft of the #synopsis already exists.
#PretendPanel
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How do you start a book?
I start every project with a synopsis-style paragraph of the #storyidea. I focus on who, what, when, where, and why, and themes. It's much easier to write the back cover blurb later, when the rough draft of the #synopsis already exists.
January 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
#Booksky💙📚
#PretendPanel
(3/31)
How do you start a book?
I start every project with a synopsis-style paragraph of the #storyidea. I focus on who, what, when, where, and why, and themes. It's much easier to write the back cover blurb later, when the rough draft of the #synopsis already exists.
#PretendPanel
(3/31)
How do you start a book?
I start every project with a synopsis-style paragraph of the #storyidea. I focus on who, what, when, where, and why, and themes. It's much easier to write the back cover blurb later, when the rough draft of the #synopsis already exists.
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I've #written 20K in three days, of the sweetest, spiciest couple interactions ever. (I may be half in love with my MMC too. We both adore him!)
The problem? I don't know which #book these two belong in. They popped in my head and started yapping.
It feels all wrong and right at the same time.
The problem? I don't know which #book these two belong in. They popped in my head and started yapping.
It feels all wrong and right at the same time.
January 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM