Jessica Haster
@jessicahaster.bsky.social
Writer, educator, book lover, music junkie, cherry chapstick addict, aspiring napper #SCBWI #12x12PB #CTC #PB #MG #YA
My copy editor is so judgey.
February 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My copy editor is so judgey.
5 minutes into a writing sprint…IYKYK. Yesterday I sent the timer for a 30 minute writing sprint and spent the first 20 minutes fixing the ball hitch on my office door.
January 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
5 minutes into a writing sprint…IYKYK. Yesterday I sent the timer for a 30 minute writing sprint and spent the first 20 minutes fixing the ball hitch on my office door.
Most people can’t tell if I’m being sincere or a smart a$$. It’s kind of a gift 😎
January 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Most people can’t tell if I’m being sincere or a smart a$$. It’s kind of a gift 😎
The ✨vibes✨ I bring to the party!
January 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The ✨vibes✨ I bring to the party!
It’s been a looooong week. TGIF.
January 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It’s been a looooong week. TGIF.
School was canceled today because the weather is -36 degrees 🥶 So if/when my copy of Onyx Storm arrives today, I will be channeling my inner #ronswanson.
#onyxstorm #dragons #writingcommunity #booklover #amreading #releaseday
#onyxstorm #dragons #writingcommunity #booklover #amreading #releaseday
January 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
School was canceled today because the weather is -36 degrees 🥶 So if/when my copy of Onyx Storm arrives today, I will be channeling my inner #ronswanson.
#onyxstorm #dragons #writingcommunity #booklover #amreading #releaseday
#onyxstorm #dragons #writingcommunity #booklover #amreading #releaseday
When it’s not horrible, it’s actually pretty good!
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting #uplifting #voicenotes
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting #uplifting #voicenotes
January 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
When it’s not horrible, it’s actually pretty good!
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting #uplifting #voicenotes
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting #uplifting #voicenotes
Researching ❤️😂📚 on a sub-zero temp day. These are my recommendations for YOU. Now please send ME all your #romcom recommendations! **Bonus points if they are dual pov**
January 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Researching ❤️😂📚 on a sub-zero temp day. These are my recommendations for YOU. Now please send ME all your #romcom recommendations! **Bonus points if they are dual pov**
Life before writing: 😭 Life after writing: 😭😭😭
January 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Life before writing: 😭 Life after writing: 😭😭😭
Writer edition of trying to figure out my main character.
WHY CAN’T IT BE THAT SIMPLE??
WHY CAN’T IT BE THAT SIMPLE??
January 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Writer edition of trying to figure out my main character.
WHY CAN’T IT BE THAT SIMPLE??
WHY CAN’T IT BE THAT SIMPLE??
New Year, new draft! (Also, why does every new story draft feel like this is my first time writing??)
January 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New Year, new draft! (Also, why does every new story draft feel like this is my first time writing??)
Getting ready to show the kids an important part of growing up in the 80s and 90s
January 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Getting ready to show the kids an important part of growing up in the 80s and 90s
Slow and steady wins the race, right? 🐢
January 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Slow and steady wins the race, right? 🐢
The gift that keeps on giving.
If you haven’t watched this show, I can’t recommend it enough. I was on a weekend writing retreat with a friend when she suggested (forced) we watch the show…while she watched me enjoy it for the first time…and it’s a decision I’ll never regret (or forget).
If you haven’t watched this show, I can’t recommend it enough. I was on a weekend writing retreat with a friend when she suggested (forced) we watch the show…while she watched me enjoy it for the first time…and it’s a decision I’ll never regret (or forget).
December 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM
The gift that keeps on giving.
If you haven’t watched this show, I can’t recommend it enough. I was on a weekend writing retreat with a friend when she suggested (forced) we watch the show…while she watched me enjoy it for the first time…and it’s a decision I’ll never regret (or forget).
If you haven’t watched this show, I can’t recommend it enough. I was on a weekend writing retreat with a friend when she suggested (forced) we watch the show…while she watched me enjoy it for the first time…and it’s a decision I’ll never regret (or forget).
Actual footage 🫣 Why is this so hard?? I can wing woman ANYONE but myself.
December 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Actual footage 🫣 Why is this so hard?? I can wing woman ANYONE but myself.
There’s GNOME place like home for the holidays 🏠🎄🎅🎁 Happy holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 11:52 PM
There’s GNOME place like home for the holidays 🏠🎄🎅🎁 Happy holidays!
Listen, let’s just be happy that we’re all mostly functioning at this point, okay? Let’s celebrate that!
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #scbwi #writerlife #amdrafting #goals
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #scbwi #writerlife #amdrafting #goals
December 23, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Listen, let’s just be happy that we’re all mostly functioning at this point, okay? Let’s celebrate that!
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #scbwi #writerlife #amdrafting #goals
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #scbwi #writerlife #amdrafting #goals
It was a balmy 4 degrees at the MN Merry Market today! Outdoor ice games, train rides, horse drawn wagon rides, food trucks, festive music, tons of craft vendors and SANTA! It was great to get out for some fun and last minute gifts 🎄🎅🎁
December 21, 2024 at 9:06 PM
It was a balmy 4 degrees at the MN Merry Market today! Outdoor ice games, train rides, horse drawn wagon rides, food trucks, festive music, tons of craft vendors and SANTA! It was great to get out for some fun and last minute gifts 🎄🎅🎁
Thank goodness for writing friends! Having writer besties can make even the hardest writing problems manageable - plus they don’t get bored of talking about your book!
Tag your writing bestie to let them know you 💙 them.
Photos courtesy of @writtenbysky.bsky.social my writing bestie ❤️❤️
Tag your writing bestie to let them know you 💙 them.
Photos courtesy of @writtenbysky.bsky.social my writing bestie ❤️❤️
December 2, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Thank goodness for writing friends! Having writer besties can make even the hardest writing problems manageable - plus they don’t get bored of talking about your book!
Tag your writing bestie to let them know you 💙 them.
Photos courtesy of @writtenbysky.bsky.social my writing bestie ❤️❤️
Tag your writing bestie to let them know you 💙 them.
Photos courtesy of @writtenbysky.bsky.social my writing bestie ❤️❤️
I swear it looked good in my head!
#writer #writing #writercommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting
#writer #writing #writercommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting
November 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I swear it looked good in my head!
#writer #writing #writercommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting
#writer #writing #writercommunity #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife #amdrafting
“An agent? Do you really need one of those? Can’t you email an editor on your own? They take HOW LONG to get back to you?? And most of the time you don’t hear ANYTHING AT ALL?? Why are you doing this???” 🫠🫠🫠
#writer #writing #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife
#writer #writing #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
“An agent? Do you really need one of those? Can’t you email an editor on your own? They take HOW LONG to get back to you?? And most of the time you don’t hear ANYTHING AT ALL?? Why are you doing this???” 🫠🫠🫠
#writer #writing #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife
#writer #writing #amwriting #amreading #scbwi #reels #writerlife
Trying to muster up the courage to touch my laptop after weeks of ignoring it. How did I do?? I feel like this was a good first try. I’ll try again…next week 😬 Have you ever taken a break from something and then been scared to start again?
#writer #writing #writerlife #writingcommunity #amwriting
#writer #writing #writerlife #writingcommunity #amwriting
November 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Trying to muster up the courage to touch my laptop after weeks of ignoring it. How did I do?? I feel like this was a good first try. I’ll try again…next week 😬 Have you ever taken a break from something and then been scared to start again?
#writer #writing #writerlife #writingcommunity #amwriting
#writer #writing #writerlife #writingcommunity #amwriting
It’s a vibe, right? What’s everyone reading right now? I was in a reading slump but Phantasma by @kaylsmoon is slowly pulling me out 💀🖤🥀
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #romantasy #phantasma #scbwi #amreadingadult
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #romantasy #phantasma #scbwi #amreadingadult
November 15, 2024 at 2:52 PM
It’s a vibe, right? What’s everyone reading right now? I was in a reading slump but Phantasma by @kaylsmoon is slowly pulling me out 💀🖤🥀
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #romantasy #phantasma #scbwi #amreadingadult
#writer #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #romantasy #phantasma #scbwi #amreadingadult
It’s finally done! SCREAM QUEEN is coming to an #agent inbox soon! Thank you, @carriejonesbooks.bsky.social @jennaleeyun.bsky.social @tschmidtwrites.bsky.social & @writtenbysky.bsky.social for your *undying* support! #amquerying #youngadult #thriller #paranormal #mystery
March 9, 2024 at 5:01 AM
It’s finally done! SCREAM QUEEN is coming to an #agent inbox soon! Thank you, @carriejonesbooks.bsky.social @jennaleeyun.bsky.social @tschmidtwrites.bsky.social & @writtenbysky.bsky.social for your *undying* support! #amquerying #youngadult #thriller #paranormal #mystery
👀 Look what came in the mail today just in time to celebrate @shanatargosz.bsky.social’s book announcement! Check out Shana’s shop Ink & Starstuff www.inkandstarstuff.com and her book The Underwild: River of Spirits coming out Spring of 2025 🔥
December 15, 2023 at 12:52 AM
👀 Look what came in the mail today just in time to celebrate @shanatargosz.bsky.social’s book announcement! Check out Shana’s shop Ink & Starstuff www.inkandstarstuff.com and her book The Underwild: River of Spirits coming out Spring of 2025 🔥