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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 2d

The only thing you can control in the publishing world is whether or not you keep #writing.

Learning that the hard way.

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 2d

Great playlist! Thanks for sharing! Here are some of the songs on mine:
People are Strange- The Doors
A Nightmare on My Street- Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Ghost of a TX Ladies Man- Concrete Blonde
Haunted- Poe
Ghost in a Bikini- Judy's
The Blob- The Five Blobs (theme song from the original movie)

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 2d

Yes! I'm certainly no stranger to anxiety. It's all about finding joy in holiday fun and not beating yourself up if you're not feeling it.

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 2d

Butter the squirrel is busy planting pecans in my fake cemetery. "Oh, is dis where we bury things? Ok!" 😂🐿️❤️ She's so cute, I can't stand it.

#wildlife
#ButterTheSquirrel
#Halloween

Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 2d

Feel better soon! I'm glad you listened to your body. ❤️ Those secondary infections are sneaky, and getting the right antibiotics is so important. Hubby and I got typhus a couple of years ago (b/c we like to be weird & unique & vintage w/ our diseases) and were so thankful for the meds that saved us.

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 3d

This post is from 2021, but the advice holds up. I've got pumpkins ready to be carved, I still stray off the path on walks in the woods, & I'm listening to Simone St. James' latest novel "Murder Road" this week. Now, if only the weather would cooperate for a campfire...
#October
#Halloween
#Spooky

How to Have a Happy (Spooky) October

October is drawing to a close. Have you enjoyed it to its fullest? Have you drained October of its delicious lifeblood? Have you sucked the marrow of October’s bones? Fear not. October has no…

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 4d

photos from my morning walk

#nature
#poeticinspiration
#gooutside

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 4d

Info about author visits and writing workshops: cariejuettner.com/school-visits/

Visits

Are your students interested in spooky stories? Would you like to enhance your writing curriculum with a workshop? Does your class want the chance to chat with a published author? Consider hiring m…

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 4d

Big thanks to Parkwood Hill Intermediate School for inviting me to present at their Reflections Arts Contest event! I love talking to young poets about where writing inspiration comes from.

For info about school visits & writing workshops, see the link in comments.

#SchoolVisit
#PoetryWorkshop

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 7d

Great article about North Texas Wildlife Center & president Rebecca Hamlin. NTXWC holds a special place in my heart. I've been volunteering w/ them for 2 yrs & have so much admiration for the work they do. ❤️ #Wildlife #Rescue #NTXWC #BeKindToWildlife lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/10/01/n...

The North Texas Wildlife Center has secured a future - Lake Highlands

After being ordered to vacate by the City of Plano, the North Texas Wildlife Center has secured its future after fundraising efforts.

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 8d

Zoom in to see Butter the squirrel hanging out of her nest. 🥰 She lined it with stuffing from my pillow because, like the rest of us, she thought it would be cool by October. I imagine she just needs a breath of fresh air. Her babies should be pretty big by now, so I'm sure it's smelly in there! 🐿😁

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Tales to Terrify @talestoterrify.bsky.social · 8d

Do you like reading short horror stories?
Are you opinionated and judgey?
Do you have a god complex?

Tales to Terrify is looking for new volunteer first readers!

If you think you got what it takes, fill out our application:
tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader

(Remember: this is a strictly volunteer role.)

Bart and Homer Simpson in eerie shadows. Homer pats the seat on the couch next to him. Text reads: "JOIN US"

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 8d

#amwriting
#amquerying

Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 9d

This looks fun. 😂🙃

Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 13d

Reminder that next month, I'll be hosting #Novmemeber, a low time commitment, just-for-fun prompt game. Feel free to participate around holidays and life— take part whichever days suit you, and catch up/drop in whenever, if you like!

12 AM EST

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingQ

A prompt game for the month of November, titled #Novmemeber (as in meme). Hosted by @sagetgreene.bsky.social . The bottom says "Have fun, interact, and remember alt text!" There is a silly emoji face with wild eyes and tongue sticking out, and some fall-style leaves in the corners.

Prompts:
1. Introduce yourself w/predictive text (e.g. “I’m _ and I write about...”)
2. With a GIF: the vibes of your WIP
3. A meme that summarizes your MC
4. Inside jokes/references in WIP
5. Your Antagonist’s green flags
6. A song that reminds you of your WIP
7. With a GIF: MC at the start of WIP
8. Write your WIP’s plot using only emojis
9. Draw your MC in 60 secs
10. Get to know the author: a fun fact about YOU
11. What is your MC’s fursona?
12. With a GIF: how do you feel about editing?
13. A meme that would make one of your characters laugh (who/why?)
14. Draw your Antagonist in 60 secs
15. Describe your MC’s home like a real estate listing
16. Anti-comps (what’s the OPPOSITE of your WIP?)
17. What subject could your MC info-dump about?
18. A meme that summarizes a secondary character
19. An alternate title for your WIP
20. With a GIF: out-of-context spoiler
21. A song you think your MC would like (purely vibes!)
22. Your MC’s red flags
23. With a GIF: MC at the end of WIP
24. What is your Antagonist’s fursona?
25. Anti-tropes (tropes you’ve purposely avoided or put a twist?)
26. A meme that summarizes your Antagonist
27. Fan-cast at least 1 character
28. A song on your writing playlist
29. With a GIF: how was your month?
30. Tell us where to buy/support and don’t be subtle!

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 9d

Hey everyone! I'll be selling and signing my Spooky America books at the Halloween Bash in Rockwall, TX on Saturday, October 25th. Bring the family for some spooky fun! 🎃👻📘

Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 9d

Well, it's definitely October...

Something left a bone on my front porch. The question is, WHO? My money is on the crows.

😲☠️🐦‍⬛

Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 10d

Look at this cutie hanging out in the cat bed on my parents' porch. 🥰 #BeKindToWildlife #AwesomeOpossum

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 11d

My OCD brain loves tracking my queries to see when/how often/to what end agents respond. But that moment when an agent skips your query (possibly b/c they're savoring it longer before making a decision) is so full of exciting, curious hope that I dissolve into a puddle of goo every time.
#amquerying

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 12d

Buy a signed, personalized copy of one of my Ghostly Tales books here: cariejuettner.square.site

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Carie Juettner @cariejuettner.bsky.social · 12d

Spooky Season is upon us! If you have a ghost-loving kid in your life, consider making their Halloween special by ordering a signed copy of one of my Spooky America books. Perfect for campfires and sleepovers. Link in comments.
🎃📘👻
#ghoststories
#Halloween
#SpookyAmerica
#amreading
#GhostlyTales