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Happy book birthday to this very good and safe book that will not make you do anything horrible at all! From the brilliant mind of @jonnysims.bsky.social and @rustyquill.com ! Did I mention how safe it was

Okay, since it's Halloween Week, I've put all the Wisconsin Gothic ebooks on sale for 50% off (or get them all for $13.44). This will run until 11/4, in case you are slightly late catching the spookies. (Paperbacks not included, sorry.) itch.io/s/211397/hal... #romancelandia #booksky

The Morning Monty lurks inside the Purranda, despite the chill and gloom (because there are bird-feeders hanging on that fence, that’s why)

Today @alyalyoops.bsky.social gives us a look at some short reads for spooky season: @tkingfisher.com's Sworn Soldier series! -JI🐉 "Classic literature, ancient myth, and Lovecraftian horror is a winning combination & highly effective." fantasy-faction.com/2026/sworn-s... #booksky 💙📚🪐 #horrorbooks

goooood morning it is cold and wet and dark out there because we had to get an early start (I’ve got a doc appointment) so here’s a quickie - but do rest assured: Lucy Loved That Walk

Mary Ellen Carter by Stan Rogers

Looking for queer historical romance with sinister supernatural shenanigans? Of course you are. THE SECRET CASEBOOK OF SIMON FEXIMAL and SPECTRED ISLE are both 99p everywhere this week! (If sale isn't showing where you are give it time, includes Amazon and all the usual suspects, e only)

I thought I'd shared this one... but I can't find it on my wall. So if I already did, then sorry. If I didn't, here's a new one! 🧶

Who wants to take home a little magic? I know things have been quiet, unfortunately I'm recovering from being quite ill so stock is limited. But I do have some pendants listed and ready to travel: oishiny.etsy.com #Handmade #ShopSmall

It was nice of him to hold the cat’s cigarette. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

On a grim, damp day, The Morning Monty takes all the light he can get.

While I'm here, a small reminder that I have a new novella at Clarkesworld this month, one I'm very proud of. clarkesworldmagazine.com/bear_10_26/

goooood morning it is cold and wet and dark but that didn’t stop us, tho only the most determined of crows were out to share our snacks - and even tho it’s not my favorite weather by far: Lucy Loved That Walk

idk why i ever try to draw anything else when i'm trying to ease myself out of art block #vld #keithkogane

Get your shiny things, I've got magic rocks for all! This is the last of my fancy jasper stash - I brought home 3 strands years ago in various sizes, and this is the end of the larger beads.

goooood morning it is cool and unexpectedly bright, and I slept in a smidge while husband took this little lady on her rounds - but I’m quite confident: Lucy Loved That Walk

The Morning Monty soaks up the sun while he can get it.

whee hunphed he mammophs

How is this comfortable?

goooood morning it is cool and cloudy and the poptart crusts are flying, so we made our rounds and met a new friend or two while sharing snacks with crows, so yes, as usual: Lucy Loved That Walk

DOG TIPS: sit arm’s length +1 inch away from your human and let out a big sigh

tfw you’ve been exiled to the backyard because you were needlessly rude to our little houseguest and scared a tiny bit of poop out of him

When you’re trying to get Mom to let you outdoors for like 15 minutes, but then she opens the door and you remember: outdoors is Suspicious

The Morning Monty is pleased.

Tiger's eye, onyx, carnelian and garnet still left from this upload! (1, 2, 5, 6.) oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4473... Each pendant comes in a gift box with free international shipping. #Handmade #ShopSmall

Get your Xmas orders in now! All US tariffs taken care of on my end.

goooood morning and our usual loop began brisk and foggy, but turned out brisk and sunny by the end - which was terrific for this little lady, who kept up the tippy-taps for almost an hour so yes, absolutely: Lucy Loved That Walk

Well, now the fog has rolled back in? Temporarily maybe? But The Morning Monty got some scritches and sun-soaking time before it vanished.

The most fabulous of distinguished gentlemen. #dogs #DogsOfBluesky

must you

Hoarding canned kittens for my doomsday bunker. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Valor's Choice gets some positive attention. "Kerr’s position as an experienced noncommissioned officer also offers a welcome alternative to stories centered on exceptional admirals or raw recruits." screenrant.com/best-militar...

Looking for something unique this Christmas? Snowflake Obsidian: oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4518... Bronzite: oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4518... #HandmadeGifts #ShopSmall

goooood morning it is cool and overcast, and our usual loop brought us yoga ladies and teenage school kids who wanted to pet this little lady, so yes, as usual: Lucy Loved That Walk

The Morning Monty is a bit maniacal.

The human warned Smudge that, in fact, he would not actually want the peppermint-flavored vegan mini-marshmallow, and the human was, alas, entirely correct

* Ghosts! (Perfect for spooky season) * Community theater! * Talking to libraries! * Gods! * Magical grad school! * Shortlisted for a Lammy! * After you enjoy the first one, there's a whole bunch of them to read! winnowingfanpress.com

Sticking to my aim of a monthly round-up of my romance reading, as an effort against the dwindling number of review spaces.

What if... I keess your little face What if that

Good morning Monday, who's looking for a little magic? Plenty of pendants to go around!

The Morning Monty finds today’s unexpected sun… acceptable.

goooood morning it is brisk and partly cloudy, and we made our rounds early - missing the school kids but catching the Thumbs Up Grannies and many, many crows, so yes, of course: Lucy Loved That Walk

Backwoods Banshee by David R. Slatyon is the latest in one of my favorite on-going series, and it did not disappoint. It's urban fantasy with a heart, and features characters I absolutely love. My full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-backw... #booksky #bookreview

goooood morning it is partly sunny and cool, and we made a nice long loop around the neighborhood - sharing snacks with crows and visiting friends, so yes, of course: Lucy Loved That Walk

"This is my sunbeam, go find your own"

The Morning Monty is pleased to report that the sun has come out.

I Was Her House First by @cheriepriest.com is SO GOOD! The perfect ghost story for a cozy fall day 🍂🌰🎃🍄🍁 bookshop.org/p/books/it-w...

anyway it’s still #Caturday