Shelley Adina Senft, PhD
@shelleyadinasenft.bsky.social
Shelley Adina writes steampunk; USA Today bestseller Adina Senft writes Amish romance. Amateur watercolor painter, professional editor, chicken rescuer.
The poults have been getting into trouble while I was gone. Concord grapes are irresistible.
September 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The poults have been getting into trouble while I was gone. Concord grapes are irresistible.
Today in the wool shop, I learned that people are knitting emotional support chickens. There is a pattern and everything. They are soft and cuddly, fit beautifully in the arms, and never poop in your lap. I have 7 of the live variety, and they are the same. And no, my chickens never poop in my lap.
July 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today in the wool shop, I learned that people are knitting emotional support chickens. There is a pattern and everything. They are soft and cuddly, fit beautifully in the arms, and never poop in your lap. I have 7 of the live variety, and they are the same. And no, my chickens never poop in my lap.
I’ll take chicken con any day!
July 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I’ll take chicken con any day!
Today’s find—close enough that I can alter it to look like the most beautiful dress I ever owned and can no longer get into.
July 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Today’s find—close enough that I can alter it to look like the most beautiful dress I ever owned and can no longer get into.
Taking a moment to breathe and hoping the ocean will be back soon. K’omoks First Nations walk path.
July 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Taking a moment to breathe and hoping the ocean will be back soon. K’omoks First Nations walk path.
Today’s office environment, including my lovely assistant. 
June 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Today’s office environment, including my lovely assistant. 
Today’s office environment was lovely. Thank you, writing cafe at History Park.
June 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Today’s office environment was lovely. Thank you, writing cafe at History Park.
My dad turns 88 tomorrow, so we’re going to sing happy birthday and eat yummy treats from OMG Macarons in Comox, BC. They taste like the ones in Paris.
May 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
My dad turns 88 tomorrow, so we’re going to sing happy birthday and eat yummy treats from OMG Macarons in Comox, BC. They taste like the ones in Paris.
Come join us tomorrow to talk about our new releases, hear us read a bit from them, and discuss writing process. Register here--it's free: sinc-cw.ca/upcoming-eve... #cozyfantasy #amwriting #steampunk #steampunkauthors
May 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Come join us tomorrow to talk about our new releases, hear us read a bit from them, and discuss writing process. Register here--it's free: sinc-cw.ca/upcoming-eve... #cozyfantasy #amwriting #steampunk #steampunkauthors
To the lovely couple who bought our dinner tonight at the White Spot in Courtenay, BC, we’re very grateful for your kindness. And yes, we’ll pay it forward. Flowers for you.
May 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
To the lovely couple who bought our dinner tonight at the White Spot in Courtenay, BC, we’re very grateful for your kindness. And yes, we’ll pay it forward. Flowers for you.
It's time! Load up your e-reader! (And pick up my award-winning Grounds to Believe too!) www.freecleanromance.com/free
May 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It's time! Load up your e-reader! (And pick up my award-winning Grounds to Believe too!) www.freecleanromance.com/free
Some thoroughly happy birds post dust bath. #backyardchickens
April 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Some thoroughly happy birds post dust bath. #backyardchickens
Juno, who has a healed broken leg and an attitude problem, can still be supremely beautiful. It’s all about the light. #backyardchickens
April 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Juno, who has a healed broken leg and an attitude problem, can still be supremely beautiful. It’s all about the light. #backyardchickens
I thought the wildflower garden was a complete bust (see also: turkeys) but I was out there today, pulling up Oxalis and unidentifiable weeds, and I saw unidentified sprouting objects! I may have wildflowers after all! 
March 20, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I thought the wildflower garden was a complete bust (see also: turkeys) but I was out there today, pulling up Oxalis and unidentifiable weeds, and I saw unidentified sprouting objects! I may have wildflowers after all! 
Looking for your next good read? Need a gift for Mother's Day?
Join me, Patty Flores Reinhart, and my BFF Jennifer Skully at Beyond Text Bookshop in Los Gatos, CA on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4:00pm!
Join me, Patty Flores Reinhart, and my BFF Jennifer Skully at Beyond Text Bookshop in Los Gatos, CA on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4:00pm!
March 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Looking for your next good read? Need a gift for Mother's Day?
Join me, Patty Flores Reinhart, and my BFF Jennifer Skully at Beyond Text Bookshop in Los Gatos, CA on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4:00pm!
Join me, Patty Flores Reinhart, and my BFF Jennifer Skully at Beyond Text Bookshop in Los Gatos, CA on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4:00pm!
Miss Grey the wild turkey is joining the band.
March 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Miss Grey the wild turkey is joining the band.
New release today! Come join me in Montana Amish country! #romancereads #sweetromance #heartwarmingstories
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February 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New release today! Come join me in Montana Amish country! #romancereads #sweetromance #heartwarmingstories
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It’s been so wet the chickens haven’t had a dust bath in weeks. What a happy day.
February 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s been so wet the chickens haven’t had a dust bath in weeks. What a happy day.
Trumpeter swans today, enjoying the sunshine after snow.
February 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Trumpeter swans today, enjoying the sunshine after snow.
Paint night with my SIL, taking Shari Blaukopf’s Sketching Trees online course! It doesn’t look one bit like hers, but I’m still pretty happy with it. #watercolor
learn.shariblaukopf.com
learn.shariblaukopf.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Paint night with my SIL, taking Shari Blaukopf’s Sketching Trees online course! It doesn’t look one bit like hers, but I’m still pretty happy with it. #watercolor
learn.shariblaukopf.com
learn.shariblaukopf.com
The turkeys discover a dust bath they never knew existed … and it’s defended by the mighty Juno. Even with a gimpy leg, this is not a fair fight. They suffer an ignominious retreat.
January 7, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The turkeys discover a dust bath they never knew existed … and it’s defended by the mighty Juno. Even with a gimpy leg, this is not a fair fight. They suffer an ignominious retreat.
Including my Call For Me, contemporary fade-to-black romance written as Shannon Hollis! www.romancebookworms.com
December 26, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Including my Call For Me, contemporary fade-to-black romance written as Shannon Hollis! www.romancebookworms.com
Dottie and Oreo, rescues. Ages unknown but very floofy.
December 14, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Dottie and Oreo, rescues. Ages unknown but very floofy.