Lancy McCall
@lancymccall.bsky.social
Award-winning #Author of stories about strong, confident women and how their relationships affect their visions of themselves, both personally and professionally.
#AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
https://lancymccall.com/links/
#AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
https://lancymccall.com/links/
Looks like the US Copyright Office is churning again. Received my #copyright for *Code Block* (filed back in September '25).
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January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Looks like the US Copyright Office is churning again. Received my #copyright for *Code Block* (filed back in September '25).
🙌
🙌
One day last week, I started by reviewing what I'd written, going back a few chapters. Tweaked things here and there. Then, before I could write anything new, I was interrupted because… life.
Net word count was ZERO. I couldn't have done that if I'd tried.
#WritingLife
Net word count was ZERO. I couldn't have done that if I'd tried.
#WritingLife
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM
One day last week, I started by reviewing what I'd written, going back a few chapters. Tweaked things here and there. Then, before I could write anything new, I was interrupted because… life.
Net word count was ZERO. I couldn't have done that if I'd tried.
#WritingLife
Net word count was ZERO. I couldn't have done that if I'd tried.
#WritingLife
📣 Attn: Authors on Pinterest 📣
Pinterest is sniffing out AI images, but it can make mistakes. Here's how to appeal Pinterest's "AI Modified" label when incorrectly identified on your book covers.
lancymccall.com/appealing-pi...
Pinterest is sniffing out AI images, but it can make mistakes. Here's how to appeal Pinterest's "AI Modified" label when incorrectly identified on your book covers.
lancymccall.com/appealing-pi...
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
📣 Attn: Authors on Pinterest 📣
Pinterest is sniffing out AI images, but it can make mistakes. Here's how to appeal Pinterest's "AI Modified" label when incorrectly identified on your book covers.
lancymccall.com/appealing-pi...
Pinterest is sniffing out AI images, but it can make mistakes. Here's how to appeal Pinterest's "AI Modified" label when incorrectly identified on your book covers.
lancymccall.com/appealing-pi...
Heads up and a question for my #IndieAuthor buddies who use Pinterest: Pinterest is labeling images as AI Modified. It has flagged my professionally designed book cover from Aug '22. (ChatGPT came out in Nov '22.)
Is it picking up on tools used in Photoshop, etc. and calling them AI?
Is it picking up on tools used in Photoshop, etc. and calling them AI?
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Heads up and a question for my #IndieAuthor buddies who use Pinterest: Pinterest is labeling images as AI Modified. It has flagged my professionally designed book cover from Aug '22. (ChatGPT came out in Nov '22.)
Is it picking up on tools used in Photoshop, etc. and calling them AI?
Is it picking up on tools used in Photoshop, etc. and calling them AI?
✅ Woo hoo! Clearing the to-do list like a madwoman! ✅
I checked off several maintenance items on my to-do list today. Nothing minor, but things that I'd been putting off. Mostly around updating links to my books.
#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookClubFiction #AmWriting
I checked off several maintenance items on my to-do list today. Nothing minor, but things that I'd been putting off. Mostly around updating links to my books.
#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookClubFiction #AmWriting
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
✅ Woo hoo! Clearing the to-do list like a madwoman! ✅
I checked off several maintenance items on my to-do list today. Nothing minor, but things that I'd been putting off. Mostly around updating links to my books.
#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookClubFiction #AmWriting
I checked off several maintenance items on my to-do list today. Nothing minor, but things that I'd been putting off. Mostly around updating links to my books.
#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookClubFiction #AmWriting
That moment when you swear you've already typed this scene, but it's really just been rolling around in your head waiting to be put to paper.
#WritingLife #AmWriting #NewProject
#WritingLife #AmWriting #NewProject
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
That moment when you swear you've already typed this scene, but it's really just been rolling around in your head waiting to be put to paper.
#WritingLife #AmWriting #NewProject
#WritingLife #AmWriting #NewProject
Oh, I've been so naughty today. For the first time in weeks, I've felt okay sitting at my keyboard for more than an hour (pinched nerve drama).
Have I been working on my WIP? Finishing up the next book in Women of Caprock?
NO! I've been brainstorming my next book!
#AmWriting #WritersLife
Have I been working on my WIP? Finishing up the next book in Women of Caprock?
NO! I've been brainstorming my next book!
#AmWriting #WritersLife
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Oh, I've been so naughty today. For the first time in weeks, I've felt okay sitting at my keyboard for more than an hour (pinched nerve drama).
Have I been working on my WIP? Finishing up the next book in Women of Caprock?
NO! I've been brainstorming my next book!
#AmWriting #WritersLife
Have I been working on my WIP? Finishing up the next book in Women of Caprock?
NO! I've been brainstorming my next book!
#AmWriting #WritersLife
👀 Not me over here making changes to my Pinterest account after watching a webinar with Melissa Bourbon (writersparkacademy)…
📌 Check it out here:
www.pinterest.com/lancymccall/...
#pinterest #authorbusiness
Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash
📌 Check it out here:
www.pinterest.com/lancymccall/...
#pinterest #authorbusiness
Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash
December 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
👀 Not me over here making changes to my Pinterest account after watching a webinar with Melissa Bourbon (writersparkacademy)…
📌 Check it out here:
www.pinterest.com/lancymccall/...
#pinterest #authorbusiness
Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash
📌 Check it out here:
www.pinterest.com/lancymccall/...
#pinterest #authorbusiness
Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash
For the first time in a long time, the monthly balance on my author bank account actually went up! 💰📈 Woo hoo! 🍾
Thank you to everyone who bought a book from me last month. 😍
#Thankful #HappyDance
Thank you to everyone who bought a book from me last month. 😍
#Thankful #HappyDance
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
For the first time in a long time, the monthly balance on my author bank account actually went up! 💰📈 Woo hoo! 🍾
Thank you to everyone who bought a book from me last month. 😍
#Thankful #HappyDance
Thank you to everyone who bought a book from me last month. 😍
#Thankful #HappyDance
🗞️ This quarter's newsletter is out! 🗞️
Catch my updates on book progress, dealing with pinched nerves, Black Friday deals, and the amazing Katherine Center.
Link to read: https://lancymccall.com/NL25Q4
#newsletter #AmWriting #Author #bookupdates
Catch my updates on book progress, dealing with pinched nerves, Black Friday deals, and the amazing Katherine Center.
Link to read: https://lancymccall.com/NL25Q4
#newsletter #AmWriting #Author #bookupdates
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🗞️ This quarter's newsletter is out! 🗞️
Catch my updates on book progress, dealing with pinched nerves, Black Friday deals, and the amazing Katherine Center.
Link to read: https://lancymccall.com/NL25Q4
#newsletter #AmWriting #Author #bookupdates
Catch my updates on book progress, dealing with pinched nerves, Black Friday deals, and the amazing Katherine Center.
Link to read: https://lancymccall.com/NL25Q4
#newsletter #AmWriting #Author #bookupdates
💬 Monday Reader Question… 💬
Claire thought Noah was just another arrogant coworker. Turns out, he’s got layers.
Ever had a colleague surprise you—in a good way? Let's hear your stories!
#EnemiesToLovers #OfficeRomance #CodeBlock
📷 Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash 📷
Claire thought Noah was just another arrogant coworker. Turns out, he’s got layers.
Ever had a colleague surprise you—in a good way? Let's hear your stories!
#EnemiesToLovers #OfficeRomance #CodeBlock
📷 Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash 📷
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
💬 Monday Reader Question… 💬
Claire thought Noah was just another arrogant coworker. Turns out, he’s got layers.
Ever had a colleague surprise you—in a good way? Let's hear your stories!
#EnemiesToLovers #OfficeRomance #CodeBlock
📷 Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash 📷
Claire thought Noah was just another arrogant coworker. Turns out, he’s got layers.
Ever had a colleague surprise you—in a good way? Let's hear your stories!
#EnemiesToLovers #OfficeRomance #CodeBlock
📷 Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash 📷
☕ Y'all! Someone actually bought me a coffee (or hot chocolate in my case)! My first paid "thank you" for sharing some of my templates. How exciting!
If you're interested, check it out at https://buymeacoffee.com/lancymccall.
#WritingCommunity
📷 Photo by Nature Zen on Unsplash
If you're interested, check it out at https://buymeacoffee.com/lancymccall.
#WritingCommunity
📷 Photo by Nature Zen on Unsplash
September 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
☕ Y'all! Someone actually bought me a coffee (or hot chocolate in my case)! My first paid "thank you" for sharing some of my templates. How exciting!
If you're interested, check it out at https://buymeacoffee.com/lancymccall.
#WritingCommunity
📷 Photo by Nature Zen on Unsplash
If you're interested, check it out at https://buymeacoffee.com/lancymccall.
#WritingCommunity
📷 Photo by Nature Zen on Unsplash
Y'all! Come on now. I know this box fit into my mail slot when you shoved it from the back, but how am I supposed to get it out the front? Those additional frames ain't playing. Ugh. 😣
(Finally had to get the hubby to manhandle it and yank it out.)
(Finally had to get the hubby to manhandle it and yank it out.)
September 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Y'all! Come on now. I know this box fit into my mail slot when you shoved it from the back, but how am I supposed to get it out the front? Those additional frames ain't playing. Ugh. 😣
(Finally had to get the hubby to manhandle it and yank it out.)
(Finally had to get the hubby to manhandle it and yank it out.)
🎉 IT’S HERE 🎉
Code Block by Lancy McCall is officially live!
This story has been a labor of love—written in quiet hours, rewritten in louder ones, and carried through every doubt and breakthrough.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who’s cheered this book into existence.
books2read.com/code-block/
Code Block by Lancy McCall is officially live!
This story has been a labor of love—written in quiet hours, rewritten in louder ones, and carried through every doubt and breakthrough.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who’s cheered this book into existence.
books2read.com/code-block/
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Code Block by Lancy McCall
books2read.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🎉 IT’S HERE 🎉
Code Block by Lancy McCall is officially live!
This story has been a labor of love—written in quiet hours, rewritten in louder ones, and carried through every doubt and breakthrough.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who’s cheered this book into existence.
books2read.com/code-block/
Code Block by Lancy McCall is officially live!
This story has been a labor of love—written in quiet hours, rewritten in louder ones, and carried through every doubt and breakthrough.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who’s cheered this book into existence.
books2read.com/code-block/
Reposted by Lancy McCall
Some good news! A federal judge struck down Florida's book ban law (HB 1069) as unconstitutional, ruling it violated First Amendment protections for school libraries. The victory protects authors' rights and students' access to diverse literature.
More info: authorsguild.org/news/authors...
More info: authorsguild.org/news/authors...
August 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Some good news! A federal judge struck down Florida's book ban law (HB 1069) as unconstitutional, ruling it violated First Amendment protections for school libraries. The victory protects authors' rights and students' access to diverse literature.
More info: authorsguild.org/news/authors...
More info: authorsguild.org/news/authors...
Reposted by Lancy McCall
I’m celebrating the release week of CODE BLOCK w/ @lancymccall.bsky.social! I was Lancy’s writing coach for this project & loved getting to know her- and Noah & Claire!
CODE BLOCK is out Aug 15. Want to find out about Lancy’s writing process? I interviewed her for my blog! bit.ly/46FlZFs
CODE BLOCK is out Aug 15. Want to find out about Lancy’s writing process? I interviewed her for my blog! bit.ly/46FlZFs
August 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I’m celebrating the release week of CODE BLOCK w/ @lancymccall.bsky.social! I was Lancy’s writing coach for this project & loved getting to know her- and Noah & Claire!
CODE BLOCK is out Aug 15. Want to find out about Lancy’s writing process? I interviewed her for my blog! bit.ly/46FlZFs
CODE BLOCK is out Aug 15. Want to find out about Lancy’s writing process? I interviewed her for my blog! bit.ly/46FlZFs
Did you know?
In Code Block, Book 2 in the Women of Caprock series of interconnected standalones, the author based Claire’s uncertainty and drive on real women working in tech and engineering. Code Block is fiction—but the heart of it is very real.
Launches in 4 days!
#BehindTheScenes #AuthorInsight
In Code Block, Book 2 in the Women of Caprock series of interconnected standalones, the author based Claire’s uncertainty and drive on real women working in tech and engineering. Code Block is fiction—but the heart of it is very real.
Launches in 4 days!
#BehindTheScenes #AuthorInsight
August 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Did you know?
In Code Block, Book 2 in the Women of Caprock series of interconnected standalones, the author based Claire’s uncertainty and drive on real women working in tech and engineering. Code Block is fiction—but the heart of it is very real.
Launches in 4 days!
#BehindTheScenes #AuthorInsight
In Code Block, Book 2 in the Women of Caprock series of interconnected standalones, the author based Claire’s uncertainty and drive on real women working in tech and engineering. Code Block is fiction—but the heart of it is very real.
Launches in 4 days!
#BehindTheScenes #AuthorInsight
Claire’s not here to make waves. She’s here to do the job. But when the only person who seems to notice her is the grumpy coworker she’s been assigned to shadow… things get complicated.
Meet the heroine of Code Block, Women of Caprock series book 2.
Launches in 9 days!
#CodeBlock #WomenInTech
Meet the heroine of Code Block, Women of Caprock series book 2.
Launches in 9 days!
#CodeBlock #WomenInTech
August 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Claire’s not here to make waves. She’s here to do the job. But when the only person who seems to notice her is the grumpy coworker she’s been assigned to shadow… things get complicated.
Meet the heroine of Code Block, Women of Caprock series book 2.
Launches in 9 days!
#CodeBlock #WomenInTech
Meet the heroine of Code Block, Women of Caprock series book 2.
Launches in 9 days!
#CodeBlock #WomenInTech
🚨10 DAYS TO LAUNCH!🚨
Code Block by Lancy McCall is almost here. Book 2 of the Women of Caprock series brings you another fierce, funny, and emotionally rich story about women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.
Are you ready to meet Claire and Noah?
#CodeBlock #WomenOfCaprock
Code Block by Lancy McCall is almost here. Book 2 of the Women of Caprock series brings you another fierce, funny, and emotionally rich story about women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.
Are you ready to meet Claire and Noah?
#CodeBlock #WomenOfCaprock
August 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🚨10 DAYS TO LAUNCH!🚨
Code Block by Lancy McCall is almost here. Book 2 of the Women of Caprock series brings you another fierce, funny, and emotionally rich story about women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.
Are you ready to meet Claire and Noah?
#CodeBlock #WomenOfCaprock
Code Block by Lancy McCall is almost here. Book 2 of the Women of Caprock series brings you another fierce, funny, and emotionally rich story about women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.
Are you ready to meet Claire and Noah?
#CodeBlock #WomenOfCaprock
I'm supposed to be marketing my upcoming release, but this last-minute trip has me doing all kinds of non-book-related life stuff.
Oh, well. Maybe I'll get the launch stuff worked out on the next one! 🤪
PS - If you want to check it out: lancymccall.com/code-block/ (Available August 15th.)
Oh, well. Maybe I'll get the launch stuff worked out on the next one! 🤪
PS - If you want to check it out: lancymccall.com/code-block/ (Available August 15th.)
Code Block - Lancy McCall
A Workplace Romance... As the new addition, Claire just wants to do her job and find her place on the project team. So why is the main expert she's working with so hostile to her?
lancymccall.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm supposed to be marketing my upcoming release, but this last-minute trip has me doing all kinds of non-book-related life stuff.
Oh, well. Maybe I'll get the launch stuff worked out on the next one! 🤪
PS - If you want to check it out: lancymccall.com/code-block/ (Available August 15th.)
Oh, well. Maybe I'll get the launch stuff worked out on the next one! 🤪
PS - If you want to check it out: lancymccall.com/code-block/ (Available August 15th.)
Reposted by Lancy McCall
My August newsletter is out next week! This month is a double meet & greet: proofreader Deborah Taylor & self-published author @Lancy McCall! This month it’s all about looking #behindthescenes before books make their way into your hands!
bit.ly/4cbvkWs
bit.ly/4cbvkWs
July 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My August newsletter is out next week! This month is a double meet & greet: proofreader Deborah Taylor & self-published author @Lancy McCall! This month it’s all about looking #behindthescenes before books make their way into your hands!
bit.ly/4cbvkWs
bit.ly/4cbvkWs
📚 Women of Caprock is a series of interconnected standalones set in the male-dominated world of oilfield services, where the ratio of men to women employees is 75% to 25%. With even fewer women in management. 📚
#BookLover #BookLovers
#ReadingCommunity #bookclub
#womensfiction #contemporaryfiction
#BookLover #BookLovers
#ReadingCommunity #bookclub
#womensfiction #contemporaryfiction
July 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📚 Women of Caprock is a series of interconnected standalones set in the male-dominated world of oilfield services, where the ratio of men to women employees is 75% to 25%. With even fewer women in management. 📚
#BookLover #BookLovers
#ReadingCommunity #bookclub
#womensfiction #contemporaryfiction
#BookLover #BookLovers
#ReadingCommunity #bookclub
#womensfiction #contemporaryfiction
Whew! Got my print files uploaded and in the approval process. The countdown to release day is on! 📚📖
#AuthorLife #NewRelease
#AuthorLife #NewRelease
July 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Whew! Got my print files uploaded and in the approval process. The countdown to release day is on! 📚📖
#AuthorLife #NewRelease
#AuthorLife #NewRelease
🩷 Loved this beta reader description of *Code Block* 🩷
"A woman starting over in a new city at a new company begins a tentative romance with her new coworker while they both grapple with shifting workplace dynamics and evolving job roles."
🔗 Available for pre-order now.🔗
#BookLover
"A woman starting over in a new city at a new company begins a tentative romance with her new coworker while they both grapple with shifting workplace dynamics and evolving job roles."
🔗 Available for pre-order now.🔗
#BookLover
July 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🩷 Loved this beta reader description of *Code Block* 🩷
"A woman starting over in a new city at a new company begins a tentative romance with her new coworker while they both grapple with shifting workplace dynamics and evolving job roles."
🔗 Available for pre-order now.🔗
#BookLover
"A woman starting over in a new city at a new company begins a tentative romance with her new coworker while they both grapple with shifting workplace dynamics and evolving job roles."
🔗 Available for pre-order now.🔗
#BookLover