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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · 11d

Monday fit check- Star Wars tie today. I need Arcane ties

Photo: blue shirt, suspenders, Star Wars tie

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · 15d

That moment the medical assistant is reviewing your chart where it clearly states you yeeted everything due to cancer, but she still grills you on why you’re not taking birth control. I 👏 don’t 👏 have 👏 a 👏 reproductive 👏 system.

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · 17d

Happy #bivisibiltyday from your friendly neighborhood bisexual and my new “mom of a college kid l” mug

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 29

T-minus 2 weeks to taking our only child to college, and I’ve become *that* mom. “Do you need more socks? Underwear? Does your jacket fit? How about snacks? Should we get more snacks?!?” She’s literally going to a university in the middle of the city with family nearby, but WHAT IF SHE NEEDS KLEENEX

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 27

How many more families must go through this before we finally say enough is enough?

Except from MN Mayer Jacob Frey’s speech

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Starting a new book is like playing Baldur’s Gate 3- I spent a lot of time developing my characters and plan, but now I’m 10,000 words in and I’m just following them around, trying to figure out where they’ll go.

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 23

Working on a new project and my FMC rides an Indian Scout motorcycle. Went to the local dealership today so I could sit on a a few. They let me turn them on and sit with the rumbles. I felt like a badass and was like, “well now I want a motorcycle.” Terrible idea. But it was fun to think about

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 22

The way I had a visceral reaction yesterday when I heard of the passing of Dobson. That religious and physical abuse trauma is real, y’all.

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

When all you want is a burger, but it comes with a side of existential dread. Sir, I thought this was a Wendy’s.

Wendy’s sign reading “misfortune awaits. Lucky you.”

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Summer quarter is over, grades are posted, and I finally have time to work on a new project. Y’all, to be writing with fervor again feels SO GOOD. And I really really like these new girls. They’re the mouthiest and boldest yet 🤣

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 12

The horrors persist, but I was just approved for @a.m.bellefleur ‘s latest, so joy remains. (And yes, I recognize my privilege that I can even enjoy an ARC right now while others are fighting for their lives. I hate this timeline. But I love sapphic love. I contain multitudes)

Photo of an “accepted request” for Alexandria Bellefleur’s “Playing for Keeps”

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Aug 1

Cavalcade of Authors is hosting an info booth at Renfaire in September. Should I be grading papers? Yes. Am I instead sword shopping so I can dress up as the badass lady Captain of the guard from my book? Obviously. Every girl needs a sword

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 29

I’ve got plenty now, but thanks for asking ❤️

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 28

More solid feedback from beta readers.

I’m not even sorry

Screen shot of a text: “I want (redacted) to be happy, but if (redacted) ends up being a Tallin, instead of an understanding partner, I will riot. I will government name you.”

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 27

Basically anything historical…

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 27

Working on my new project and writing about keelhauling with my favorite pirates on in the background. Already this book is off the rails from the outline, but then again, that was bound to happen. As per usual, I’ve lost all control.

Photo: laptop and a television with Black Sails on in the background

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 20

“I’m Fine!”

“Yeah, okay.” (Scoops)

Obviously not fine one immediately melts in their arms

🤌🤌🤌

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hello from me and my bedhead. Trying to get some grading knocked out so I can write for the first time in a bit

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jul 10

That part

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jun 23

Pride is the height of loveliness. #bookssavelives

Image: 3 women in “Queer books save lives” shirts

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jun 22

Spent a lovely day in our historic downtown arts quarter, promoting Cavalcade of Authors, our annual teen writing conference. And then I got home and saw the horrific news. I can’t stop a war, but we’ll have our COA booth at Pride tomorrow, because books don’t stop bombs, but they do save lives.

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Jun 3

My kid is graduating on Friday and I am both so very proud and also so very sad. Mostly proud. But still…gathering photos for the grad party is killing me just a little bit. I’m pretty sure I took this picture about 5 minutes ago.

Photo: little girl with a backpack, in a Minnie Mouse t-shirt

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Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · May 13

Exciting day when not one, but TWO of your preorders drop at the same time. Made even better when your mobile bookshop literally delivers because they’re in the neighborhood

Two books: Dream on Ramona Riley and Summer Girls

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · May 6

Sometimes, teaching college kids is pushing them beyond their comfort zone and showing them that they can face challenges. And other times, you must tell the overwhelmed Type-A kiddo (taking 5 classes) that their plate is too full, and their mental health is far more important.

Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social · Apr 26

Shopped local for Independent Bookstore Day!

Photos of women standing in front of bookstores