Tammie Painter
@tammiepainter.bsky.social
Author of humorous fantasy whodunits full of mythical misfits and magical mishaps.
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Spare time = taming my to-read list, herding cats, gardening & adopting hobbies
FREE stuff & samples at https://linktr.ee/TammiePainter
Spare time = taming my to-read list, herding cats, gardening & adopting hobbies
G.G. likes to demonstrate the concept of passive cooling, temperature differentials, and the physics of air circu—
Okay, fine, he just likes lounging on the neighbors’ coiled up hose.
#catslife
Okay, fine, he just likes lounging on the neighbors’ coiled up hose.
#catslife
August 3, 2024 at 7:18 PM
G.G. likes to demonstrate the concept of passive cooling, temperature differentials, and the physics of air circu—
Okay, fine, he just likes lounging on the neighbors’ coiled up hose.
#catslife
Okay, fine, he just likes lounging on the neighbors’ coiled up hose.
#catslife
Nino has taken over the super snuggly blanket I got for Xmas. Sometimes, he even shares it w/me, which is good since my 2024 has kicked off w/the Head Cold from Hell, and I’m in desperate need of snuggly comfort.
How’s your first week of the new year been? Hopefully less mucous-filled than mine!
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How’s your first week of the new year been? Hopefully less mucous-filled than mine!
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January 6, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Nino has taken over the super snuggly blanket I got for Xmas. Sometimes, he even shares it w/me, which is good since my 2024 has kicked off w/the Head Cold from Hell, and I’m in desperate need of snuggly comfort.
How’s your first week of the new year been? Hopefully less mucous-filled than mine!
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How’s your first week of the new year been? Hopefully less mucous-filled than mine!
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Phew! My first bread of 2024 was a success.
Which is a relief since the last bread of 2023 was an absolute horror show of baking. Smelled great, looked great, then it completely collapsed in the oven. It was edible (barely), but now ranks quite high on My Baking Disasters list.
Which is a relief since the last bread of 2023 was an absolute horror show of baking. Smelled great, looked great, then it completely collapsed in the oven. It was edible (barely), but now ranks quite high on My Baking Disasters list.
January 3, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Phew! My first bread of 2024 was a success.
Which is a relief since the last bread of 2023 was an absolute horror show of baking. Smelled great, looked great, then it completely collapsed in the oven. It was edible (barely), but now ranks quite high on My Baking Disasters list.
Which is a relief since the last bread of 2023 was an absolute horror show of baking. Smelled great, looked great, then it completely collapsed in the oven. It was edible (barely), but now ranks quite high on My Baking Disasters list.
It's time for a look back at my top reads of the year.
So, if you're ready for possibly the wackiest Best Books of 2023 List, that link below will take you to my end-of-the-year awards ceremony!
tammiepainter.com/2023/12/31/2...
So, if you're ready for possibly the wackiest Best Books of 2023 List, that link below will take you to my end-of-the-year awards ceremony!
tammiepainter.com/2023/12/31/2...
January 2, 2024 at 3:49 PM
It's time for a look back at my top reads of the year.
So, if you're ready for possibly the wackiest Best Books of 2023 List, that link below will take you to my end-of-the-year awards ceremony!
tammiepainter.com/2023/12/31/2...
So, if you're ready for possibly the wackiest Best Books of 2023 List, that link below will take you to my end-of-the-year awards ceremony!
tammiepainter.com/2023/12/31/2...
Well this was an unexpected surprise for the start of December (aka “Portland’s very non-rainbow-y month”) 😃
What about you? Any unexpected surprises for the start of the month. You know, besides the shock that it’s already December. 😳
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#winterrainbow #morningwalk #naturalwonders #getoutsidemore
What about you? Any unexpected surprises for the start of the month. You know, besides the shock that it’s already December. 😳
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#winterrainbow #morningwalk #naturalwonders #getoutsidemore
December 1, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Well this was an unexpected surprise for the start of December (aka “Portland’s very non-rainbow-y month”) 😃
What about you? Any unexpected surprises for the start of the month. You know, besides the shock that it’s already December. 😳
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#winterrainbow #morningwalk #naturalwonders #getoutsidemore
What about you? Any unexpected surprises for the start of the month. You know, besides the shock that it’s already December. 😳
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#winterrainbow #morningwalk #naturalwonders #getoutsidemore
I know it’s completely mundane, but I’m weirdly fascinated when the moon is still hanging around in the morning.
Are there any absolutely normal things in the natural world that never fail to capture your attention?
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#morningmoon #littlethings #wondersofnature #writerslife #womenwritingfiction
Are there any absolutely normal things in the natural world that never fail to capture your attention?
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#morningmoon #littlethings #wondersofnature #writerslife #womenwritingfiction
December 1, 2023 at 8:59 PM
I know it’s completely mundane, but I’m weirdly fascinated when the moon is still hanging around in the morning.
Are there any absolutely normal things in the natural world that never fail to capture your attention?
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#morningmoon #littlethings #wondersofnature #writerslife #womenwritingfiction
Are there any absolutely normal things in the natural world that never fail to capture your attention?
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#morningmoon #littlethings #wondersofnature #writerslife #womenwritingfiction
What’s even scarier than Walmart shoppers after a Black Friday deal? My shameless self-promotion!!
Mrs Morris Meets Death is a fan favorite (so much so that people keep asking me to write something longer about the main characters), and it’s yours for FREE if you visit subscribepage.com/mrsmorris
Mrs Morris Meets Death is a fan favorite (so much so that people keep asking me to write something longer about the main characters), and it’s yours for FREE if you visit subscribepage.com/mrsmorris
November 24, 2023 at 4:02 PM
What’s even scarier than Walmart shoppers after a Black Friday deal? My shameless self-promotion!!
Mrs Morris Meets Death is a fan favorite (so much so that people keep asking me to write something longer about the main characters), and it’s yours for FREE if you visit subscribepage.com/mrsmorris
Mrs Morris Meets Death is a fan favorite (so much so that people keep asking me to write something longer about the main characters), and it’s yours for FREE if you visit subscribepage.com/mrsmorris
Not quite sure, but I think these people might want to re-read the air fryer instructions for turkey, because this looks nothing like the picture that came with the recipe.
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#happythanksgivingyall #happythanksgiving #thanksgivinghumor #gobblegobble
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#happythanksgivingyall #happythanksgiving #thanksgivinghumor #gobblegobble
November 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Not quite sure, but I think these people might want to re-read the air fryer instructions for turkey, because this looks nothing like the picture that came with the recipe.
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#happythanksgivingyall #happythanksgiving #thanksgivinghumor #gobblegobble
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#happythanksgivingyall #happythanksgiving #thanksgivinghumor #gobblegobble
Egad! This whole pushing-the-Xmas-season has gone too far!! Even my houseplants can’t escape it.
What about you? What “Xmas crap” are you already sick of?
For me, I’m already annoyed by all the Xmas tunes in the stores (even the grocery store…WTF?).
#houseplants #indoorgarden 🌱
What about you? What “Xmas crap” are you already sick of?
For me, I’m already annoyed by all the Xmas tunes in the stores (even the grocery store…WTF?).
#houseplants #indoorgarden 🌱
November 21, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Egad! This whole pushing-the-Xmas-season has gone too far!! Even my houseplants can’t escape it.
What about you? What “Xmas crap” are you already sick of?
For me, I’m already annoyed by all the Xmas tunes in the stores (even the grocery store…WTF?).
#houseplants #indoorgarden 🌱
What about you? What “Xmas crap” are you already sick of?
For me, I’m already annoyed by all the Xmas tunes in the stores (even the grocery store…WTF?).
#houseplants #indoorgarden 🌱
I hate it when my garden tries to hypnotize me.
What weird things have your plants (garden or house) been up to this week?
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What weird things have your plants (garden or house) been up to this week?
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September 14, 2023 at 3:05 PM
I hate it when my garden tries to hypnotize me.
What weird things have your plants (garden or house) been up to this week?
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What weird things have your plants (garden or house) been up to this week?
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Nino believes in mindset…if you THINK you’re a priceless museum piece, you ARE a priceless museum piece. 😆
And yes, I realize I’m a day late for #caturday but, really, #EveryDayIsCaturday at my house.
And yes, I realize I’m a day late for #caturday but, really, #EveryDayIsCaturday at my house.
September 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Nino believes in mindset…if you THINK you’re a priceless museum piece, you ARE a priceless museum piece. 😆
And yes, I realize I’m a day late for #caturday but, really, #EveryDayIsCaturday at my house.
And yes, I realize I’m a day late for #caturday but, really, #EveryDayIsCaturday at my house.
What’s delighting your ears and eyeballs this week?
As for me, I’m reading the humorous dark fantasy novel Johannes Cabal, Necromancer in which Johannes has to sign up 100 people to sell their souls the the devil…and there’s a lot of bureaucracy in Hell.
As for me, I’m reading the humorous dark fantasy novel Johannes Cabal, Necromancer in which Johannes has to sign up 100 people to sell their souls the the devil…and there’s a lot of bureaucracy in Hell.
September 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM
What’s delighting your ears and eyeballs this week?
As for me, I’m reading the humorous dark fantasy novel Johannes Cabal, Necromancer in which Johannes has to sign up 100 people to sell their souls the the devil…and there’s a lot of bureaucracy in Hell.
As for me, I’m reading the humorous dark fantasy novel Johannes Cabal, Necromancer in which Johannes has to sign up 100 people to sell their souls the the devil…and there’s a lot of bureaucracy in Hell.
Any strange sightings in your neighborhood lately?
My area’s been invaded by the Floating Cat Head alien species. These otherworldly beings will demand to be taken to your leader, but don’t worry…they quickly forget their nefarious mission when you shake the treat bag.
#caturday #catsofbluesky
My area’s been invaded by the Floating Cat Head alien species. These otherworldly beings will demand to be taken to your leader, but don’t worry…they quickly forget their nefarious mission when you shake the treat bag.
#caturday #catsofbluesky
September 2, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Any strange sightings in your neighborhood lately?
My area’s been invaded by the Floating Cat Head alien species. These otherworldly beings will demand to be taken to your leader, but don’t worry…they quickly forget their nefarious mission when you shake the treat bag.
#caturday #catsofbluesky
My area’s been invaded by the Floating Cat Head alien species. These otherworldly beings will demand to be taken to your leader, but don’t worry…they quickly forget their nefarious mission when you shake the treat bag.
#caturday #catsofbluesky
Um, guys, I’m not kidding. I think my mom kidnapped Barbie, ground her up, and made her into cookies. There’s no other explanation for these. 😳
Any tips on how to break the news to Ken?
Any tips on how to break the news to Ken?
August 30, 2023 at 1:20 AM
Um, guys, I’m not kidding. I think my mom kidnapped Barbie, ground her up, and made her into cookies. There’s no other explanation for these. 😳
Any tips on how to break the news to Ken?
Any tips on how to break the news to Ken?
Not realizing RoboCat was right behind him, the last thing Nino said was, "Reaching out to wish you a Happy Catur-- GARRRCHHHH."
Hope your #Caturday is turning out better than that.
#catsofbluesky
Hope your #Caturday is turning out better than that.
#catsofbluesky
August 26, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Not realizing RoboCat was right behind him, the last thing Nino said was, "Reaching out to wish you a Happy Catur-- GARRRCHHHH."
Hope your #Caturday is turning out better than that.
#catsofbluesky
Hope your #Caturday is turning out better than that.
#catsofbluesky
Just a couple more tidbits from what I am desperately hoping is the FINAL proofread of Beast or Famine.
(By the way, if you want to try a sample chapter from this latest comic fantasy whodunnit, wander over to this link buy.bookfunnel.com/zx4y716doe )
#writingcommunity #author #writer
(By the way, if you want to try a sample chapter from this latest comic fantasy whodunnit, wander over to this link buy.bookfunnel.com/zx4y716doe )
#writingcommunity #author #writer
August 24, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Just a couple more tidbits from what I am desperately hoping is the FINAL proofread of Beast or Famine.
(By the way, if you want to try a sample chapter from this latest comic fantasy whodunnit, wander over to this link buy.bookfunnel.com/zx4y716doe )
#writingcommunity #author #writer
(By the way, if you want to try a sample chapter from this latest comic fantasy whodunnit, wander over to this link buy.bookfunnel.com/zx4y716doe )
#writingcommunity #author #writer
Caught these lovely ladies working hard to get all the goodies on my coneflowers and sunflowers. 🌱
Although, now that I think about it, I suppose it's rude to walk around taking pictures of people when they're working. Probably should have consulted my Miss Manners before going out in the garden.
Although, now that I think about it, I suppose it's rude to walk around taking pictures of people when they're working. Probably should have consulted my Miss Manners before going out in the garden.
August 22, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Caught these lovely ladies working hard to get all the goodies on my coneflowers and sunflowers. 🌱
Although, now that I think about it, I suppose it's rude to walk around taking pictures of people when they're working. Probably should have consulted my Miss Manners before going out in the garden.
Although, now that I think about it, I suppose it's rude to walk around taking pictures of people when they're working. Probably should have consulted my Miss Manners before going out in the garden.
Did I spend WAY too much time looking for Olivia Newton-John GIFs today?
(And if anyone is wondering why. Let's just say #writing is a very weird job that sends you down some strange rabbit holes.)
#writingcommunity
(And if anyone is wondering why. Let's just say #writing is a very weird job that sends you down some strange rabbit holes.)
#writingcommunity
August 22, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Did I spend WAY too much time looking for Olivia Newton-John GIFs today?
(And if anyone is wondering why. Let's just say #writing is a very weird job that sends you down some strange rabbit holes.)
#writingcommunity
(And if anyone is wondering why. Let's just say #writing is a very weird job that sends you down some strange rabbit holes.)
#writingcommunity
Okay, yes, I’ve already done a #caturday post, but how was I supposed to resist the Melted Cat Trifecta? 😻
This was right before I had to drag them all inside due to the incoming wildfire smoke 🤨
This was right before I had to drag them all inside due to the incoming wildfire smoke 🤨
August 20, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Okay, yes, I’ve already done a #caturday post, but how was I supposed to resist the Melted Cat Trifecta? 😻
This was right before I had to drag them all inside due to the incoming wildfire smoke 🤨
This was right before I had to drag them all inside due to the incoming wildfire smoke 🤨
Nino has taken the idea of “curling up with a good book” a bit too literally this #Caturday
#WritersWithCats
#WritersWithCats
August 19, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Nino has taken the idea of “curling up with a good book” a bit too literally this #Caturday
#WritersWithCats
#WritersWithCats
Maybe not "gorgeous" but it's my latest....
Oh, and it looks like the hostages worked...I'm still trying to figure out how to get into feeds.
Oh, and it looks like the hostages worked...I'm still trying to figure out how to get into feeds.
August 19, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Maybe not "gorgeous" but it's my latest....
Oh, and it looks like the hostages worked...I'm still trying to figure out how to get into feeds.
Oh, and it looks like the hostages worked...I'm still trying to figure out how to get into feeds.
What are you reading on this fine #FictionFriday ?
I just started this one a couple days ago and am enjoying it so far. Despite being set in the early 1900s, it's got a fun "Ocean's Eleven" vibe to it.
Still, while the plot has me intrigued, I've yet to connect with any of the characters.
I just started this one a couple days ago and am enjoying it so far. Despite being set in the early 1900s, it's got a fun "Ocean's Eleven" vibe to it.
Still, while the plot has me intrigued, I've yet to connect with any of the characters.
August 18, 2023 at 8:12 PM
What are you reading on this fine #FictionFriday ?
I just started this one a couple days ago and am enjoying it so far. Despite being set in the early 1900s, it's got a fun "Ocean's Eleven" vibe to it.
Still, while the plot has me intrigued, I've yet to connect with any of the characters.
I just started this one a couple days ago and am enjoying it so far. Despite being set in the early 1900s, it's got a fun "Ocean's Eleven" vibe to it.
Still, while the plot has me intrigued, I've yet to connect with any of the characters.
What mistakes have you been up to this week?
For me: Using my skills of idiocy, I FINALLY finished this "easy" project.
See, Queen of the Idiots (aka "me") got in a rush, saw 20 cm, and thought that was the DESIGN size*, when in fact it was the cut FABRIC size.
*The design should have been 8 cm.
For me: Using my skills of idiocy, I FINALLY finished this "easy" project.
See, Queen of the Idiots (aka "me") got in a rush, saw 20 cm, and thought that was the DESIGN size*, when in fact it was the cut FABRIC size.
*The design should have been 8 cm.
August 18, 2023 at 8:06 PM
What mistakes have you been up to this week?
For me: Using my skills of idiocy, I FINALLY finished this "easy" project.
See, Queen of the Idiots (aka "me") got in a rush, saw 20 cm, and thought that was the DESIGN size*, when in fact it was the cut FABRIC size.
*The design should have been 8 cm.
For me: Using my skills of idiocy, I FINALLY finished this "easy" project.
See, Queen of the Idiots (aka "me") got in a rush, saw 20 cm, and thought that was the DESIGN size*, when in fact it was the cut FABRIC size.
*The design should have been 8 cm.
Nice! My sunflowers grew too tall this year to get any good bee photos. But here's one from last year's sunflower bonanza : )
August 17, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Nice! My sunflowers grew too tall this year to get any good bee photos. But here's one from last year's sunflower bonanza : )
Tell me you're a writer without telling me you're a writer...
Me: In case we need to abandon house and flee a wildfire, I recently crammed a "fire evacuation" bag full of necessities. You know, like tea and notebooks and colored pens.
Me: In case we need to abandon house and flee a wildfire, I recently crammed a "fire evacuation" bag full of necessities. You know, like tea and notebooks and colored pens.
August 17, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Tell me you're a writer without telling me you're a writer...
Me: In case we need to abandon house and flee a wildfire, I recently crammed a "fire evacuation" bag full of necessities. You know, like tea and notebooks and colored pens.
Me: In case we need to abandon house and flee a wildfire, I recently crammed a "fire evacuation" bag full of necessities. You know, like tea and notebooks and colored pens.