Cherry Pickett
@cherrypickett.bsky.social
(She/her) Editor by day, author of m/m
romance and mpreg the rest of the time. Queer Canuck. Website: cherrypickett.com.
romance and mpreg the rest of the time. Queer Canuck. Website: cherrypickett.com.
#queerwriters line share: my MCs in a bit of a predicament here!
"So. Here they were, Honore bracing himself against Al as he shook out his other slipper, the sun slowly breaking free of the horizon, and both of them footsore and weary after being up all night, after walking god-knew how far."
"So. Here they were, Honore bracing himself against Al as he shook out his other slipper, the sun slowly breaking free of the horizon, and both of them footsore and weary after being up all night, after walking god-knew how far."
February 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
#queerwriters line share: my MCs in a bit of a predicament here!
"So. Here they were, Honore bracing himself against Al as he shook out his other slipper, the sun slowly breaking free of the horizon, and both of them footsore and weary after being up all night, after walking god-knew how far."
"So. Here they were, Honore bracing himself against Al as he shook out his other slipper, the sun slowly breaking free of the horizon, and both of them footsore and weary after being up all night, after walking god-knew how far."
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happy black history month 🩷
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
happy black history month 🩷
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Capping off my January accountability thread. Last week was a much quieter week on the writing front, but I netted just shy of 17k words.
Monthly total: 124,635 words
Wrote a couple of novellas, drafted some other stuff, and wrote a whole novel in, like, a week.
Let's see what February holds ...
Monthly total: 124,635 words
Wrote a couple of novellas, drafted some other stuff, and wrote a whole novel in, like, a week.
Let's see what February holds ...
Trying to keep myself accountable here: I've written about 4k words per day this week almost every day this week. The WIP is now around 16k words. I'd love to reach 24-25k before I go back to work on Monday.
#writersky #writingcommunity
#writersky #writingcommunity
February 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Capping off my January accountability thread. Last week was a much quieter week on the writing front, but I netted just shy of 17k words.
Monthly total: 124,635 words
Wrote a couple of novellas, drafted some other stuff, and wrote a whole novel in, like, a week.
Let's see what February holds ...
Monthly total: 124,635 words
Wrote a couple of novellas, drafted some other stuff, and wrote a whole novel in, like, a week.
Let's see what February holds ...
Took stock and I've been cold-free for exactly 3 (non-consecutive) days this month. The 1st, the 2nd, and arguably the 24th (but immediately got sick again).
I am very over January and winter in general. At least February is shorter.
I am very over January and winter in general. At least February is shorter.
January 31, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Took stock and I've been cold-free for exactly 3 (non-consecutive) days this month. The 1st, the 2nd, and arguably the 24th (but immediately got sick again).
I am very over January and winter in general. At least February is shorter.
I am very over January and winter in general. At least February is shorter.
#queerwriters check-in day!
I am ... alive? We all got flattened by this cold, and kiddo decided sleep is for the weak, while also cutting two (canine) teeth, which means everyone has been miserable (and sleep-deprived).
I think we're on the mend. Goodbye, January, good riddance!
I am ... alive? We all got flattened by this cold, and kiddo decided sleep is for the weak, while also cutting two (canine) teeth, which means everyone has been miserable (and sleep-deprived).
I think we're on the mend. Goodbye, January, good riddance!
#queerwriters Saturday: Check in Day!
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
January 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM
#queerwriters check-in day!
I am ... alive? We all got flattened by this cold, and kiddo decided sleep is for the weak, while also cutting two (canine) teeth, which means everyone has been miserable (and sleep-deprived).
I think we're on the mend. Goodbye, January, good riddance!
I am ... alive? We all got flattened by this cold, and kiddo decided sleep is for the weak, while also cutting two (canine) teeth, which means everyone has been miserable (and sleep-deprived).
I think we're on the mend. Goodbye, January, good riddance!
This week was rough. Little one woke up multiple times a night, which hasn't happened in ages.
Last night, I was explaining to hubs that LO was likely in a sleep regression. And do you know what this kid does?
Sleeps all night. Contrary to a fault, this one.
Last night, I was explaining to hubs that LO was likely in a sleep regression. And do you know what this kid does?
Sleeps all night. Contrary to a fault, this one.
January 31, 2026 at 12:35 PM
This week was rough. Little one woke up multiple times a night, which hasn't happened in ages.
Last night, I was explaining to hubs that LO was likely in a sleep regression. And do you know what this kid does?
Sleeps all night. Contrary to a fault, this one.
Last night, I was explaining to hubs that LO was likely in a sleep regression. And do you know what this kid does?
Sleeps all night. Contrary to a fault, this one.
Day 4 of my second cold of the month (why is January so long?). Better than yesterday, but still not up to par.
Going to torture myself further by trying to write some back cover copy.
Going to torture myself further by trying to write some back cover copy.
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Day 4 of my second cold of the month (why is January so long?). Better than yesterday, but still not up to par.
Going to torture myself further by trying to write some back cover copy.
Going to torture myself further by trying to write some back cover copy.
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Art is political.
Creating is political.
Books are political.
Reading is political.
Writing is political.
All of it IS POLITICAL.
Creating is political.
Books are political.
Reading is political.
Writing is political.
All of it IS POLITICAL.
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Art is political.
Creating is political.
Books are political.
Reading is political.
Writing is political.
All of it IS POLITICAL.
Creating is political.
Books are political.
Reading is political.
Writing is political.
All of it IS POLITICAL.
My child at 4 in the morning:
-Mommy, what's your name?
-Mommy, drink my water
-Mommy, I want the purple cup, not the pink cup
-Mommy, I pooped
-Mommy, I did not poop
-Mommy, let's sing Frosty the Snowman at the top of our lungs!!!!
Needless to say, I'm a little short on sleep.
-Mommy, what's your name?
-Mommy, drink my water
-Mommy, I want the purple cup, not the pink cup
-Mommy, I pooped
-Mommy, I did not poop
-Mommy, let's sing Frosty the Snowman at the top of our lungs!!!!
Needless to say, I'm a little short on sleep.
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
My child at 4 in the morning:
-Mommy, what's your name?
-Mommy, drink my water
-Mommy, I want the purple cup, not the pink cup
-Mommy, I pooped
-Mommy, I did not poop
-Mommy, let's sing Frosty the Snowman at the top of our lungs!!!!
Needless to say, I'm a little short on sleep.
-Mommy, what's your name?
-Mommy, drink my water
-Mommy, I want the purple cup, not the pink cup
-Mommy, I pooped
-Mommy, I did not poop
-Mommy, let's sing Frosty the Snowman at the top of our lungs!!!!
Needless to say, I'm a little short on sleep.
Good morning, #queerwriters!
Kiddo is sick, and I've been up pretty much all night because of (send coffee, plz), so I think I'd be wise to take it easy. Thus, my goals list is:
-don't get sick
-get kiddo (and self) sleeping again
-do some writing as possible
Kiddo is sick, and I've been up pretty much all night because of (send coffee, plz), so I think I'd be wise to take it easy. Thus, my goals list is:
-don't get sick
-get kiddo (and self) sleeping again
-do some writing as possible
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
January 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Good morning, #queerwriters!
Kiddo is sick, and I've been up pretty much all night because of (send coffee, plz), so I think I'd be wise to take it easy. Thus, my goals list is:
-don't get sick
-get kiddo (and self) sleeping again
-do some writing as possible
Kiddo is sick, and I've been up pretty much all night because of (send coffee, plz), so I think I'd be wise to take it easy. Thus, my goals list is:
-don't get sick
-get kiddo (and self) sleeping again
-do some writing as possible
I called it!
Kiddo woke up in the middle of the night with a runny nose. Countdown to me contracting whatever illness this is ...
Kiddo woke up in the middle of the night with a runny nose. Countdown to me contracting whatever illness this is ...
#queerwriters check-in day!
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
#queerwriters Saturday: Check in Day!
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
January 25, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I called it!
Kiddo woke up in the middle of the night with a runny nose. Countdown to me contracting whatever illness this is ...
Kiddo woke up in the middle of the night with a runny nose. Countdown to me contracting whatever illness this is ...
#queerwriters line share! From chapter 1 of the WIP I'm jumping back into:
"Masterson grunted, chomping on the end of his cigar. He glanced at Honore's extended hand, then away. 'Quite the shindig,' he harrumphed. 'One would almost think you didn't give a rat's ass about Bill.'"
"Masterson grunted, chomping on the end of his cigar. He glanced at Honore's extended hand, then away. 'Quite the shindig,' he harrumphed. 'One would almost think you didn't give a rat's ass about Bill.'"
January 25, 2026 at 7:12 PM
#queerwriters line share! From chapter 1 of the WIP I'm jumping back into:
"Masterson grunted, chomping on the end of his cigar. He glanced at Honore's extended hand, then away. 'Quite the shindig,' he harrumphed. 'One would almost think you didn't give a rat's ass about Bill.'"
"Masterson grunted, chomping on the end of his cigar. He glanced at Honore's extended hand, then away. 'Quite the shindig,' he harrumphed. 'One would almost think you didn't give a rat's ass about Bill.'"
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What a fantastic resource.
If you're not in Minnesota and curious how to help, this is a week old but is well organized, includes multiple easy-to-understand bullet points, and seems like a good place to start: www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/...
From the minnesota community on Reddit: How You Can Help: MASTER LIST
Explore this post and more from the minnesota community
www.reddit.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:40 PM
What a fantastic resource.
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DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
January 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
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Imagine what’s happening in the camps.
Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.
January 24, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Imagine what’s happening in the camps.
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Harrison Browne: “USA hockey has quietly barred trans people from participating in hockey safely. Myself included.
The policy stipulates that sex assigned at birth is the eligibility to be followed by ALL leagues. Even recreational adult leagues (BEER LEAGUES).”
The policy stipulates that sex assigned at birth is the eligibility to be followed by ALL leagues. Even recreational adult leagues (BEER LEAGUES).”
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Harrison Browne: “USA hockey has quietly barred trans people from participating in hockey safely. Myself included.
The policy stipulates that sex assigned at birth is the eligibility to be followed by ALL leagues. Even recreational adult leagues (BEER LEAGUES).”
The policy stipulates that sex assigned at birth is the eligibility to be followed by ALL leagues. Even recreational adult leagues (BEER LEAGUES).”
Reposted by Cherry Pickett
If folks don't know what to do with their rage today, and they have cash, I suggest going to standwithminnesota.com and finding someone who needs help
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
standwithminnesota.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
If folks don't know what to do with their rage today, and they have cash, I suggest going to standwithminnesota.com and finding someone who needs help
#queerwriters check-in day!
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
#queerwriters Saturday: Check in Day!
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
January 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
#queerwriters check-in day!
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
-I got rid of the cough! Probably just in time for kiddo to bring home something new
-I wrote almost 49k words across 3 projects. Should have been a little bit more varied (one project got most of that attention), but the muse is on fire! I'm gonna roll with it.
Reposted by Cherry Pickett
Check out the Neurodivergence in Queer Romance event!🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
January 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Check out the Neurodivergence in Queer Romance event!🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
It's -27 with the windchill out there today. Tomorrow: up to 20cm of snow, on top of the 40-ish cm we've had since mid-month.
Come Feb. 2, that groundhog better tell me there's an early spring around the corner, because I am over it.
Come Feb. 2, that groundhog better tell me there's an early spring around the corner, because I am over it.
January 24, 2026 at 1:25 PM
It's -27 with the windchill out there today. Tomorrow: up to 20cm of snow, on top of the 40-ish cm we've had since mid-month.
Come Feb. 2, that groundhog better tell me there's an early spring around the corner, because I am over it.
Come Feb. 2, that groundhog better tell me there's an early spring around the corner, because I am over it.
#QueerWritersChat
I got neither poetry nor lyricism as part of my writer toolkit, so I have to pass. Nothing but respect for anyone who can write lyrics, especially on the fly!!!
I got neither poetry nor lyricism as part of my writer toolkit, so I have to pass. Nothing but respect for anyone who can write lyrics, especially on the fly!!!
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four:
Try writing a free lyrics for a song themed to / for a writing piece of yours!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four:
Try writing a free lyrics for a song themed to / for a writing piece of yours!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM
#QueerWritersChat
I got neither poetry nor lyricism as part of my writer toolkit, so I have to pass. Nothing but respect for anyone who can write lyrics, especially on the fly!!!
I got neither poetry nor lyricism as part of my writer toolkit, so I have to pass. Nothing but respect for anyone who can write lyrics, especially on the fly!!!
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January 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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I have writing resources/services up for sale on my Ko-Fi. www.ko-fi.com/s_massey
My writing resume is 9pgs (and mostly redacted haha). I published my first poem in '96, short story in '97 & I've worked professionally in writing services since '04. So ridiculous amounts of exp 😅
#QueerWritersChat
My writing resume is 9pgs (and mostly redacted haha). I published my first poem in '96, short story in '97 & I've worked professionally in writing services since '04. So ridiculous amounts of exp 😅
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
Question Five: Self promo! Drop your links!
Interact with, boost others, and feel free to answer the questions late! DO NOT promo until after you participated in the chat!
Amara will be hosting next week! Check them out!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Five: Self promo! Drop your links!
Interact with, boost others, and feel free to answer the questions late! DO NOT promo until after you participated in the chat!
Amara will be hosting next week! Check them out!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I have writing resources/services up for sale on my Ko-Fi. www.ko-fi.com/s_massey
My writing resume is 9pgs (and mostly redacted haha). I published my first poem in '96, short story in '97 & I've worked professionally in writing services since '04. So ridiculous amounts of exp 😅
#QueerWritersChat
My writing resume is 9pgs (and mostly redacted haha). I published my first poem in '96, short story in '97 & I've worked professionally in writing services since '04. So ridiculous amounts of exp 😅
#QueerWritersChat