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It is time again for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). If you haven’t checked it out yet, click on the image above and get to it.The awesome co-hosts for the April 5 posting of the IWSG are Jemima Pett, Nancy Gideon, and Natalie Aguirre!

The optional questions this month are – Do you remember writing your first book? What were your thoughts about a career path on writing? Where are you now and how is it working out for you? If you’re at the start of the journey, what are your goals?

When I started writing my first book in 2013, I had zero clue where I was going. After dabbling with short stories and poems, I was struck by the idea that became my first book. I stumbled through learning how to write three first person POVs, and in that process I became hooked. Since then, I have completed three books, began the plan for the proposal of the second book in my fantasy series, and a shiny new idea has recently poked its head up. I’m not as far into my journey as I’d like to be, but I am no longer at the beginning. Always onward!

And now, time for some news.

My first story tonight has one thing after another. Many criminals make strange decisions that get them caught, but this guy seems to have gone way beyond strange.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/school-bus-theft-dead-deer_n_642daa2be4b0b51a6cdeadba

In science news, the James Web Space Telescope detected the oldest known black hole in the universe. I heart astronomy!

https://www.livescience.com/james-webb-space-telescope-discovers-oldest-black-hole-in-the-universe-a-cosmic-monster-ten-million-times-heavier-than-the-sun

I leave you with a little song to close out your read in style. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Welcome back for another Wednesday. It’s mild in my neck of the woods, but we’re staring down the mid 60s this weekend. Spring has sprung. I know I ramble on about weather a lot, but man oh man, I love certain seasons. Time to enjoy some news as much as I’m digging the weather.

When I read the headline for my first story tonight, I was completely baffled about the reasoning behind making wooly mammoth meatballs. After reading the story, though, I get it. It’s a brave new world, folks.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/meatball-mammoth-dna_n_64236631e4b0512ca92159e5

Next up, science explores spider sex. I simply couldn’t resist.

https://www.livescience.com/female-spiders-play-dead-during-sex-so-males-dont-have-to-worry-about-being-eaten

I leave you with one of favorite songs. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Happy Wednesday! I am back and COVID negative—finally. I found some fun news and music to match how good I feel, and I always share.

This first news story involves a wily cow and sanctuary.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/03/22/Brooklyn-cow-escaped-slaughterhouse-Skylands/1471679497450/

In science news, an absolutely amazing story about a farting rock.

https://www.livescience.com/oumuamua-isnt-an-alien-spaceship-its-a-rock-thats-farting-hydrogen-new-study-suggests

I leave you with a rockin’ song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

No posting this week, lovelies. I have COVID. See you in seven.

I’ll see you in seven.

Welcome to another monthly posting for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). We post the first Wednesday of the month. If you want to participate, click the link above and get started. The awesome co-hosts for the March 1 posting of the IWSG are Diedre Knight,Tonya Drecker,Bish Denham,Olga Godim, and JQ Rose!

March 1 question – Have you ever read a line in novel or a clever plot twist that caused you to have author envy?

All the time! But even more important than envy, I take inspiration from what I read. I am a reader at heart, and books inspire every scene that I write. I hope I can similarly inspire someone someday. Now, time for some news.

This first story had me at the title.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/university-of-louisiana-pooping-dog-basketball-game_n_63ffa376e4b00c411f21cd16

In science news tonight, a little celestial FYI for sky watchers. Enjoy your planetary kiss.

https://www.livescience.com/jupiter-and-venus-kiss-in-a-stunning-planetary-conjunction-tonight-heres-how-to-watch

I leave you will a little music. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Happy (snowy) Wednesday! It was 60 yesterday. Weird, weird weather. Guess a day like today deserves a little weird news too.

That is A LOT of money to pay out for a phone.

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158527771/first-gen-iphone-auction-63k

The Shadow Biosphere Theory is ripe with ideas for fiction writers to pluck. Science always provides!

https://now.northropgrumman.com/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-argument-for-invisible-aliens/

I leave you with a hot song on a cold night. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven!

Happy snow day! I mean, uh, Wednesday. Can you guess what’s falling in my neck of the woods? Six inches so far. It’s beautiful, but oh so cold. So while I stare out the large window and watch it come down, here’s a little news and music snack.

Up first, a whole lot of Cadbury eggs. What could he possibly have had in mind for all of those yummy treats?

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cadbury-creme-egg-thief_n_63ed05dbe4b02c25737a2da3

A little topical science for you: a fungus clone army. I heart science!

https://www.livescience.com/worlds-deadliest-mushroom-conquered-california-with-a-clone-army-study-reveals

I leave you with a little symphonic metal. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Happy Wednesday! It’s the second Wednesday of February already, and the chill in the air is just a bit warmer. It’s still winter, but the end is in sight. Seems worth celebrating with some music. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven!

Sorry to miss the monthly IWSG post as well as my news post, but I need a night off. See everyone here in seven.