Sela Carsen
@selacarsen.bsky.social
Paranormal romance author recovering from burnout.
But also: GenX / Latina / ADHD / Multi-crafter: sewing, weaving, cross-stitch, loom knitting, cooking (but not baking) / Military family
But also: GenX / Latina / ADHD / Multi-crafter: sewing, weaving, cross-stitch, loom knitting, cooking (but not baking) / Military family
We've been busy!! Got our raised beds planted with starters because I can't seem to grow seedlings to save my life. And DH built a beautiful double compost bin!!
May 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We've been busy!! Got our raised beds planted with starters because I can't seem to grow seedlings to save my life. And DH built a beautiful double compost bin!!
Finished the first color segment of my #needlepoint project!
May 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Finished the first color segment of my #needlepoint project!
Canvas is on the frame and ready to stitch! I have all the yarn except the background because I'll need 14 skeins (!!!). It's been ordered all at once so it'll be all from the same dye lot.
Haven't decided if I'll need to lash on the sides. Might end up doing that later. 🧶 #needlepoint #yarn
Haven't decided if I'll need to lash on the sides. Might end up doing that later. 🧶 #needlepoint #yarn
May 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Canvas is on the frame and ready to stitch! I have all the yarn except the background because I'll need 14 skeins (!!!). It's been ordered all at once so it'll be all from the same dye lot.
Haven't decided if I'll need to lash on the sides. Might end up doing that later. 🧶 #needlepoint #yarn
Haven't decided if I'll need to lash on the sides. Might end up doing that later. 🧶 #needlepoint #yarn
I recently took up #needlepoint and I'm enjoying it so much that for my second project, I chose an 18x12 pattern in 18 mesh canvas.
Cuz I'm on this earth for punishment 🤣
But I found my mom's old scroll frame lap stand! Needs longer scrolls, but I'm excited to use this tool!
Cuz I'm on this earth for punishment 🤣
But I found my mom's old scroll frame lap stand! Needs longer scrolls, but I'm excited to use this tool!
April 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I recently took up #needlepoint and I'm enjoying it so much that for my second project, I chose an 18x12 pattern in 18 mesh canvas.
Cuz I'm on this earth for punishment 🤣
But I found my mom's old scroll frame lap stand! Needs longer scrolls, but I'm excited to use this tool!
Cuz I'm on this earth for punishment 🤣
But I found my mom's old scroll frame lap stand! Needs longer scrolls, but I'm excited to use this tool!
@jenniferfischetto.com Spotted this and thought of you!
February 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@jenniferfischetto.com Spotted this and thought of you!
I'll just say "You're welcome" in advance.
February 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'll just say "You're welcome" in advance.
January 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reposting to edit a hashtag. Whew.
My poor Lucy is an itchy mess with a stubborn skin infection. We're fixing to start our 3rd round of antibiotics, a side of anti-itch pills, and continuing our regimen of thrice-weekly baths with medicated shampoo.
Thank goodness she likes showers. #dogs #boxer
My poor Lucy is an itchy mess with a stubborn skin infection. We're fixing to start our 3rd round of antibiotics, a side of anti-itch pills, and continuing our regimen of thrice-weekly baths with medicated shampoo.
Thank goodness she likes showers. #dogs #boxer
January 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Here's a #shelfie for an uplifting moment! (Does not include contemporary and historical romance, which are on another, as yet unorganized shelf.) 📚💙 #romancelandia #fantasy #readsky
January 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's a #shelfie for an uplifting moment! (Does not include contemporary and historical romance, which are on another, as yet unorganized shelf.) 📚💙 #romancelandia #fantasy #readsky
Today's project. I started this on my 10" Ashford about a year ago and it's been languishing since then. Figured it was time to get it off the loom. 🧶
#weaving
#weaving
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today's project. I started this on my 10" Ashford about a year ago and it's been languishing since then. Figured it was time to get it off the loom. 🧶
#weaving
#weaving
Past Me was awesome and Future Me (tomorrow night) is very grateful. Present Me is having a Clean Out the Fridge night of leftovers.
#FoodSky
#FoodSky
January 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Past Me was awesome and Future Me (tomorrow night) is very grateful. Present Me is having a Clean Out the Fridge night of leftovers.
#FoodSky
#FoodSky
Day 3: How do you start a book?
Lots of ways. Sometimes it's a character that seems interesting. Sometimes, it's a myth or fairytale I want to play with. Sometimes, it's a setting.
As a #pantser, I'll play around with the first few K and discard versions until I hit the right one.
#pretendpanel
Lots of ways. Sometimes it's a character that seems interesting. Sometimes, it's a myth or fairytale I want to play with. Sometimes, it's a setting.
As a #pantser, I'll play around with the first few K and discard versions until I hit the right one.
#pretendpanel
January 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Day 3: How do you start a book?
Lots of ways. Sometimes it's a character that seems interesting. Sometimes, it's a myth or fairytale I want to play with. Sometimes, it's a setting.
As a #pantser, I'll play around with the first few K and discard versions until I hit the right one.
#pretendpanel
Lots of ways. Sometimes it's a character that seems interesting. Sometimes, it's a myth or fairytale I want to play with. Sometimes, it's a setting.
As a #pantser, I'll play around with the first few K and discard versions until I hit the right one.
#pretendpanel
Day 1 (late)
Hi! I'm Sela /see-la/ and I've been writing paranormal and sci-fi romance since 2007. I started with a small e-pub (RIP Samhain), then moved to self-publishing.
In the wake of severe burnout, I'm making my way back to writing.
#pretendpanel
Hi! I'm Sela /see-la/ and I've been writing paranormal and sci-fi romance since 2007. I started with a small e-pub (RIP Samhain), then moved to self-publishing.
In the wake of severe burnout, I'm making my way back to writing.
#pretendpanel
January 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Day 1 (late)
Hi! I'm Sela /see-la/ and I've been writing paranormal and sci-fi romance since 2007. I started with a small e-pub (RIP Samhain), then moved to self-publishing.
In the wake of severe burnout, I'm making my way back to writing.
#pretendpanel
Hi! I'm Sela /see-la/ and I've been writing paranormal and sci-fi romance since 2007. I started with a small e-pub (RIP Samhain), then moved to self-publishing.
In the wake of severe burnout, I'm making my way back to writing.
#pretendpanel
Today's project. Made the entire #quilt top today. Batting and backing is a task for tomorrow. #quilting 🧵🧶 #holidaycrafts
December 15, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Today's project. Made the entire #quilt top today. Batting and backing is a task for tomorrow. #quilting 🧵🧶 #holidaycrafts
I know I said I don't photograph my food, but I think this turned out okay.
December 10, 2024 at 12:07 AM
I know I said I don't photograph my food, but I think this turned out okay.
Spent my morning at a local holiday craft show with some amazing, pro-level crafters and makers. I love talking to folks about what they make! 🧶
December 7, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Spent my morning at a local holiday craft show with some amazing, pro-level crafters and makers. I love talking to folks about what they make! 🧶
In the midst of the Slowest Move Ever and my looms are at the other house. So I loom knitted this instead.
December 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
In the midst of the Slowest Move Ever and my looms are at the other house. So I loom knitted this instead.