Max and Geoff were playing in the volunteer corn patch. I might get my kitten cuddle puddle after all. Happy Caturday! 😻

I named the pup, Abu, after the monkey in Aladdin. Then Fate hands me this kitten who I named after a gladiator. Fate is laughing at me.

I ran out of vroom vroom yesterday and fell asleep without cooking dinner. When I apologized to my hubby this morning, he said, “That’s okay! I ate an entire bag of Cheetos.”

The things we do for cats… Mama Cat from the feral clowder has been struggling with the heat, so we put a cat fountain in the garden a while back to entice her to stay hydrated. The 50 foot outdoor extension cord running over the fence is comical. Here’s Geoff playing with it.

Chi χ Sourdough bread loaf #3 For my next trick, I’m going to construct a tin foil tent to prevent the overcooking on the top. It does have a delicious crunch though.

I didn’t ask her to read my query letter. It was in the plan, but we ran out of time. So I opened the document again this morning and experienced a rare surge of confidence. That’s a nice change compared to my recent imposter syndrome. I wonder how long it’ll last… Author strong 💪 #5amWritersClub

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · last wk.

The pup doesn’t know it yet, but we’re headed to my mom’s farm in a few hours. I might ambush her with my latest query letter. Do you think that’s a bad idea? Or huzzah for spontaneous criticism?

On the road again The pup kept using his inside voice until we stopped for coffee and he got to deliver some pee mail. Now he’s as delighted as a bee on a dandelion.

The pup doesn’t know it yet, but we’re headed to my mom’s farm in a few hours. I might ambush her with my latest query letter. Do you think that’s a bad idea? Or huzzah for spontaneous criticism?

This is Psi. Ψ Sourdough bread loaf #2 😋

Geoff’s purr is deep and quiet. He comes running when I call his name now. The rest of the feral cats find that intriguing. He might be my in with the clowder.

Telling the pup “I love you”

Can someone tell monkey to stop growing up so fast? 🥹😭

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · 4w ago

Monkey see, monkey do…

Happy Caturday from this melted kitten and me. I thought it was a big enough bed for him… but maybe not.

Om nom nom 😋 Here’s what my sourdough bread loaf looks like on the inside. A bit dense—kinda like a bagel—but still delicious! Not bad for my first attempt.

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · last wk.

My first sourdough bread loaf! Her name shall be Omega. Ω I’m working backward through the Greek alphabet. Alpha will be the perfect loaf.

My first sourdough bread loaf! Her name shall be Omega. Ω I’m working backward through the Greek alphabet. Alpha will be the perfect loaf.

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · last wk.

In she goes! I understand the scoring as a concept, but I’m eager to see what happens from experience. I read instructions but avoided watching videos. I want to experience it all.

In she goes! I understand the scoring as a concept, but I’m eager to see what happens from experience. I read instructions but avoided watching videos. I want to experience it all.

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · last wk.

The oven is preheating for my first sourdough bread loaf.

The oven is preheating for my first sourdough bread loaf.

I want to nap so deeply that my body is half off the bed and I have no clue…

Something wicked this way comes. My fur babies are guarding the open front door. The pup is growling, the kitten echoes with a monosyllabic meow. It’s 2 am, the world is quiet and the moon dimmed by wildfire smoke. What do they see that has them on edge? I’m making a cup of comfort coffee.

Has anyone else had issues using the Bluesky app today? Just me?

If you guessed cantaloupe for my mystery volunteer plant in the garden, I think you were right. Now to figure out when they’re ripe and ready to harvest…

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · 4w ago

The garden is doing garden things! This is a volunteer plant that sprouted from a seed from my compost. The cats have graciously let it grow, but I have no clue what it is. Any guesses?

I just explained to him how querying a book works.

Geoff allowed my hubby to give him lovins, too. The pup might actually get a second kitten brother. 🤞😻🤞

Zsaffryn Terra@zsaffrynterra.bsky.social · 2w ago

The surprise and joy in a feral cat’s eyes when he experiences lovins for the first time… 🥹😭 Geoff let me pet him. It feels like a monumental achievement.

Kittens of the Corn (This is Geoff)

The kitten requests everyone add WHEN MOUNTAINS CRUMBLE by Mickey Black onto their GR. He’s hoping to win the giveaway…

Mickey Black@authormickeyblack.bsky.social · 2w ago

The stakes have been lowered! 🍎 50 adds on Goodreads and I’ll send out an annotated ARC to one random person who proves they added the book. 🗡️ A stretch goal but 50 pre0rders and I will send a box of goodies to one random person who showed proof. Technically we have 14 of them.

The surprise and joy in a feral cat’s eyes when he experiences lovins for the first time… 🥹😭 Geoff let me pet him. It feels like a monumental achievement.

Sundays are for family adventures... but it’s too smoky to take the pup far today. I’m struggling to breathe which makes me worry for him. Sending love and strength to everyone who is impacted by the wildfires. 💜

I get my mug. The kitten gets his mug. I settle in to read. He plots world domination. Morning rituals ☀️ *Book—Only One Summer in Berlin by @soph-pl.bsky.social

The kitten on the reading bench—building bookish habits early. Happy Caturday!

I accomplished the seemingly impossible thing! After the ninth draft, my book baby has an additional chapter, and is only 98.4k words. I’m as delighted as a bee on a dandelion. I’m celebrating with another cup of coffee. #5amWritersClub #WritingCommunity #WriteSky