Carey Hardisky
@careyhauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy author and domestic hot mess. Mom of a feisty little girl. Ren Fair enthusiast. Liberal, demisexual, chronic pain warrior.
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EEEEE!! New book! @rachaelherron.bsky.social Got this as a Christmas gift from my brother in law. I CANNOT wait to read it!
December 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
EEEEE!! New book! @rachaelherron.bsky.social Got this as a Christmas gift from my brother in law. I CANNOT wait to read it!
I'm pro-craft-inating again. I found a small ball of glittery acrylic yarn and am crocheting a belt for my black dress
December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I'm pro-craft-inating again. I found a small ball of glittery acrylic yarn and am crocheting a belt for my black dress
Went ahead and scheduled the final three chapters of Adventurers of Thira for free to all. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. So everyone can see the finale of book 1.
And check out everything else on my Substack. I want to hit 100 subscribers in 2026
careyhauthor.substack.com/s/thira-thur...
And check out everything else on my Substack. I want to hit 100 subscribers in 2026
careyhauthor.substack.com/s/thira-thur...
Adventurers of Thira | Misadventures of a Mom Author | Carey | Substack
A serialized medieval inspired fantasy adventure series. Click to read Misadventures of a Mom Author, by Carey, a Substack publication. Launched 3 years ago.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Went ahead and scheduled the final three chapters of Adventurers of Thira for free to all. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. So everyone can see the finale of book 1.
And check out everything else on my Substack. I want to hit 100 subscribers in 2026
careyhauthor.substack.com/s/thira-thur...
And check out everything else on my Substack. I want to hit 100 subscribers in 2026
careyhauthor.substack.com/s/thira-thur...
Had to share this from my drive home. When playing my Peanut's favorite Christmas song
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Had to share this from my drive home. When playing my Peanut's favorite Christmas song
Oof. This is what I get for ignoring the darts in a pattern. It'll work as an under piece but I want to wear it as a regular dress! So gonna recruit my mom to tweak it.
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Oof. This is what I get for ignoring the darts in a pattern. It'll work as an under piece but I want to wear it as a regular dress! So gonna recruit my mom to tweak it.
Yep, this is not surprising to me #spotifywrapped
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Yep, this is not surprising to me #spotifywrapped
In today's Substack post, I talk about a possible project I really want to work on. But, I'm forcing myself to finish my edits first.
But, I did take advantage of an Audible deal so I can start researching. I got "A Life in Stitches" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social
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But, I did take advantage of an Audible deal so I can start researching. I got "A Life in Stitches" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/careyhau...
Am I procrastinating or is this a legit project?
Writing Wednesday Update- December 3, 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In today's Substack post, I talk about a possible project I really want to work on. But, I'm forcing myself to finish my edits first.
But, I did take advantage of an Audible deal so I can start researching. I got "A Life in Stitches" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/careyhau...
But, I did take advantage of an Audible deal so I can start researching. I got "A Life in Stitches" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/careyhau...
YES! Prayers answered! No school! I don't have to drive in the shit weather. Woo!!
December 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
YES! Prayers answered! No school! I don't have to drive in the shit weather. Woo!!
Just a small splurge on fabric yesterday because I was in desperate need of retail therapy. So now I'm set with sewing projects well into the new year.
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just a small splurge on fabric yesterday because I was in desperate need of retail therapy. So now I'm set with sewing projects well into the new year.
My husband's so sweet! All he had to do was move the shelves. He also moved all the junk in the corner. Now all I have to do is box up my desk stuff and we might be able to move the L desk tonight!
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My husband's so sweet! All he had to do was move the shelves. He also moved all the junk in the corner. Now all I have to do is box up my desk stuff and we might be able to move the L desk tonight!
The last 2 items in my to do list are a mood. I woke up with a headache and on the edge of overwhelm after doing so much yesterday
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The last 2 items in my to do list are a mood. I woke up with a headache and on the edge of overwhelm after doing so much yesterday
Today's task before I go to work is to begin clearing out my office so I can rearrange furniture. Hoping Hubby will have success with his interviews this week so I need to take advantage of him still being home with the heavy lifting that needs to be done.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today's task before I go to work is to begin clearing out my office so I can rearrange furniture. Hoping Hubby will have success with his interviews this week so I need to take advantage of him still being home with the heavy lifting that needs to be done.
Reposted TikTok showing off this year's yard decorations. Come a long way from a single zombie arm with the "help me" sign. I love adding on each year
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Reposted TikTok showing off this year's yard decorations. Come a long way from a single zombie arm with the "help me" sign. I love adding on each year
So, I started a dedicated Insta for my sewing pictures www.instagram.com/nerdwriterse... if anyone wants to check it out
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October 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So, I started a dedicated Insta for my sewing pictures www.instagram.com/nerdwriterse... if anyone wants to check it out
I fell down a home renovation rabbit hole on YouTube and now I want to completely redo my office. Like move furniture and everything. I should get Joe's help to do that while he's home because I have the strength of an overcooked noodle and my desks are heavy AF.
October 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I fell down a home renovation rabbit hole on YouTube and now I want to completely redo my office. Like move furniture and everything. I should get Joe's help to do that while he's home because I have the strength of an overcooked noodle and my desks are heavy AF.
Got some coffee theme PET tape and I completely used up those florals in my assorted November page setups.
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Got some coffee theme PET tape and I completely used up those florals in my assorted November page setups.
Journaling today. Come join me for some crafty sprints! www.twitch.tv/careyhauthor...
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Back to writing!
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October 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Journaling today. Come join me for some crafty sprints! www.twitch.tv/careyhauthor...
Anyone else think St. Anthony sits back and laughs as you're looking for something that's in plain sight? Cuz I do and it happens on the regular. 🤦♀️😅
I spent 20 minutes looking for my dice box only for it to be under my phone stand. I saw it 3 1/2 hours after I needed them!!
I spent 20 minutes looking for my dice box only for it to be under my phone stand. I saw it 3 1/2 hours after I needed them!!
October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Anyone else think St. Anthony sits back and laughs as you're looking for something that's in plain sight? Cuz I do and it happens on the regular. 🤦♀️😅
I spent 20 minutes looking for my dice box only for it to be under my phone stand. I saw it 3 1/2 hours after I needed them!!
I spent 20 minutes looking for my dice box only for it to be under my phone stand. I saw it 3 1/2 hours after I needed them!!
My sister from another mister ❤️❤️💚🩷
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My sister from another mister ❤️❤️💚🩷
For everyone taking part in the No Kings protest tomorrow, please be safe.
October 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
For everyone taking part in the No Kings protest tomorrow, please be safe.
10 chapters done. Minus the outline and the chapter left to revise, my word count is 18,907. I'm pretty confident I can more than double that for the second half of the book.
October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
10 chapters done. Minus the outline and the chapter left to revise, my word count is 18,907. I'm pretty confident I can more than double that for the second half of the book.
Finally working on my edits again for New Witch On Campus. Current word count- 28,071 Not too bad for only about half of it being fully written.
October 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Finally working on my edits again for New Witch On Campus. Current word count- 28,071 Not too bad for only about half of it being fully written.
Dear Michaels, why are you chopping up my fabric order? Maybe we want all 7 yards together!
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Dear Michaels, why are you chopping up my fabric order? Maybe we want all 7 yards together!
Am I pretending to declutter my office while actually gathering what I need for my upcoming Ren Faire trip? Yes. Yes, I am. 🤭😇
September 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Am I pretending to declutter my office while actually gathering what I need for my upcoming Ren Faire trip? Yes. Yes, I am. 🤭😇
I feel like I never want to cook again. Everything I've made this week has been a disaster. Monday, hamburgers fell apart. Tuesday, we had MILs sloppy joes. That was fine cuz all I did was warm it up. Wed, dinner at my mom's. All good. Cuz, once again, I didn't cook.
September 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I feel like I never want to cook again. Everything I've made this week has been a disaster. Monday, hamburgers fell apart. Tuesday, we had MILs sloppy joes. That was fine cuz all I did was warm it up. Wed, dinner at my mom's. All good. Cuz, once again, I didn't cook.