Carrie Ann
@writercarrie.bsky.social
Author, extrovert, can talk for hours about Les Miserables.
I still can’t figure out what’s lonelier:
-being a working mom of a baby (so no moms groups to attend etc)
Or
-trying to launch a book after years of not doing any author social media (so no connections, community, etc in the publishing world)
-being a working mom of a baby (so no moms groups to attend etc)
Or
-trying to launch a book after years of not doing any author social media (so no connections, community, etc in the publishing world)
July 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I still can’t figure out what’s lonelier:
-being a working mom of a baby (so no moms groups to attend etc)
Or
-trying to launch a book after years of not doing any author social media (so no connections, community, etc in the publishing world)
-being a working mom of a baby (so no moms groups to attend etc)
Or
-trying to launch a book after years of not doing any author social media (so no connections, community, etc in the publishing world)
I’m having a morning of wishing I could chat books instead of work, so throwing some of my favorite titles out here to see if anyone else loves them!
Books:
The Abhorsen series
Swordspoint
Green Rider
The Charmed Sphere
Childhood throwback—the Unicorns of Balinor
Books:
The Abhorsen series
Swordspoint
Green Rider
The Charmed Sphere
Childhood throwback—the Unicorns of Balinor
July 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I’m having a morning of wishing I could chat books instead of work, so throwing some of my favorite titles out here to see if anyone else loves them!
Books:
The Abhorsen series
Swordspoint
Green Rider
The Charmed Sphere
Childhood throwback—the Unicorns of Balinor
Books:
The Abhorsen series
Swordspoint
Green Rider
The Charmed Sphere
Childhood throwback—the Unicorns of Balinor
There’s a tiny part of me that wants to re-start brooding ya hero over on this site…
But I kinda wonder if the humor will land the same?
But I kinda wonder if the humor will land the same?
May 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There’s a tiny part of me that wants to re-start brooding ya hero over on this site…
But I kinda wonder if the humor will land the same?
But I kinda wonder if the humor will land the same?
Are there any support groups/discord servers/whatever for authors with babies? (Human babies not book babies 😂)
Still struggling with how incredibly lonesome early motherhood is
Still struggling with how incredibly lonesome early motherhood is
May 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Are there any support groups/discord servers/whatever for authors with babies? (Human babies not book babies 😂)
Still struggling with how incredibly lonesome early motherhood is
Still struggling with how incredibly lonesome early motherhood is
I miss 2017ish writer-social-media. I miss community and excitement and… connection?
March 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I miss 2017ish writer-social-media. I miss community and excitement and… connection?
I’m having the absolute hardest time finding a few good critique partners for romantic fantasy. I just want a fun group that writes in that genre and wants to both critique and chitchat about our books.
What am I doing wrong?
What am I doing wrong?
March 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I’m having the absolute hardest time finding a few good critique partners for romantic fantasy. I just want a fun group that writes in that genre and wants to both critique and chitchat about our books.
What am I doing wrong?
What am I doing wrong?
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"It was too YA for me" - A review someone seriously wrote about a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL.
Adults, you are a guest in middle grade and young adult book spaces. If you can't remember and respect that, you shouldn't read books for these audiences at all. They aren't written for you, nor should they be.
Adults, you are a guest in middle grade and young adult book spaces. If you can't remember and respect that, you shouldn't read books for these audiences at all. They aren't written for you, nor should they be.
January 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"It was too YA for me" - A review someone seriously wrote about a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL.
Adults, you are a guest in middle grade and young adult book spaces. If you can't remember and respect that, you shouldn't read books for these audiences at all. They aren't written for you, nor should they be.
Adults, you are a guest in middle grade and young adult book spaces. If you can't remember and respect that, you shouldn't read books for these audiences at all. They aren't written for you, nor should they be.
I really really want to get a monthly critique group off the ground. Max of five members, probably fantasy genre. Read and add notes, meet once a month for a call.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
December 26, 2024 at 6:06 PM
I really really want to get a monthly critique group off the ground. Max of five members, probably fantasy genre. Read and add notes, meet once a month for a call.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
I’ve always been told to watch my prose for dangling modifiers (Walking through the woods, the stars shone), “ tell-heavy” descriptions (rage erupted inside me), & adverb-heavy dialogue.
Lately, I’m seeing books with those things getting rave reviews. Do readers care less about prose now?
Lately, I’m seeing books with those things getting rave reviews. Do readers care less about prose now?
November 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM
I’ve always been told to watch my prose for dangling modifiers (Walking through the woods, the stars shone), “ tell-heavy” descriptions (rage erupted inside me), & adverb-heavy dialogue.
Lately, I’m seeing books with those things getting rave reviews. Do readers care less about prose now?
Lately, I’m seeing books with those things getting rave reviews. Do readers care less about prose now?
Reposted by Carrie Ann
Do you ever look at someone & think: I bet they'd sell their family out for a box of Turkish Delights
November 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Do you ever look at someone & think: I bet they'd sell their family out for a box of Turkish Delights
Something I really miss from oooooold twitter is deep dives into topics, especially pop culture etc.
I do think culturally a lot of that has shifted to group chats and private DMs, but gosh I miss it.
I do think culturally a lot of that has shifted to group chats and private DMs, but gosh I miss it.
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Something I really miss from oooooold twitter is deep dives into topics, especially pop culture etc.
I do think culturally a lot of that has shifted to group chats and private DMs, but gosh I miss it.
I do think culturally a lot of that has shifted to group chats and private DMs, but gosh I miss it.
I get that readers love the forced proximity vibes but I am so so tired of romantasy books having two people sit comfortably on one saddle for days.
November 15, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I get that readers love the forced proximity vibes but I am so so tired of romantasy books having two people sit comfortably on one saddle for days.
So many new followers! Hi! I write fantasy and historical romance. I used to be funny. Now I’m just tired.
November 14, 2024 at 4:59 PM
So many new followers! Hi! I write fantasy and historical romance. I used to be funny. Now I’m just tired.
Love the proportions of this flower
August 9, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Love the proportions of this flower
Throwing this out into the void, but any YA/NA/Adult fantasy or romantasy writers looking for a critique partner?
I miss the writing world.
I miss the writing world.
July 20, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Throwing this out into the void, but any YA/NA/Adult fantasy or romantasy writers looking for a critique partner?
I miss the writing world.
I miss the writing world.
Anyone looking for a critique partner for ya or adult fantasy? (Or romantasy?)
November 9, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Anyone looking for a critique partner for ya or adult fantasy? (Or romantasy?)
I am absolutely in love with this art of my characters from my silly fae-romantasy side project.
(Artist is Guine_evere on Insta )
(Artist is Guine_evere on Insta )
October 3, 2023 at 3:17 PM
I am absolutely in love with this art of my characters from my silly fae-romantasy side project.
(Artist is Guine_evere on Insta )
(Artist is Guine_evere on Insta )
Tell me your favorite fantasy novel you’ve read this year? I need new books.
October 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Tell me your favorite fantasy novel you’ve read this year? I need new books.
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"[Y]ou can never give the industry what it wants, because publishing does not know what it wants." (Rebecca Barrow) is definitely one of the most astute statements I've seen about publishing in years.
open.substack.com/pub/sarahnic...
open.substack.com/pub/sarahnic...
A Slow Burn
An interview with Rebecca Barrow
open.substack.com
October 2, 2023 at 2:44 PM
"[Y]ou can never give the industry what it wants, because publishing does not know what it wants." (Rebecca Barrow) is definitely one of the most astute statements I've seen about publishing in years.
open.substack.com/pub/sarahnic...
open.substack.com/pub/sarahnic...
I’m stiiiiilll struggling to figure out this app. How did I ever survive starting out on twitter
October 2, 2023 at 2:49 PM
I’m stiiiiilll struggling to figure out this app. How did I ever survive starting out on twitter
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If you have a secret passion for reading about other people's unbelievable streaks of bad luck, click on this. You won't be disappointed. I hate that this is written by an actual friend of mine. If it encourages you to throw $5 at them to help out, I wouldn't mind.
COVID Left Our Child Disabled, organized by Coco Pazzo
In April 2020 our lives changed completely. Our adult daughter got covid, which caused heart… Coco Pazzo needs your support for COVID Left Our Child Disabled
gofund.me
September 4, 2023 at 3:38 AM
If you have a secret passion for reading about other people's unbelievable streaks of bad luck, click on this. You won't be disappointed. I hate that this is written by an actual friend of mine. If it encourages you to throw $5 at them to help out, I wouldn't mind.
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Happy Bi Visibility Week! I have two extremely, visibly bi YAs, one set in the "figuring it out" stage and the other one set long after. 🌈📚👀
COOL FOR THE SUMMER: www.dahliaadler.com/cool-for-the...
GOING BICOASTAL: www.dahliaadler.com/going-bicoas...
COOL FOR THE SUMMER: www.dahliaadler.com/cool-for-the...
GOING BICOASTAL: www.dahliaadler.com/going-bicoas...
September 21, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Happy Bi Visibility Week! I have two extremely, visibly bi YAs, one set in the "figuring it out" stage and the other one set long after. 🌈📚👀
COOL FOR THE SUMMER: www.dahliaadler.com/cool-for-the...
GOING BICOASTAL: www.dahliaadler.com/going-bicoas...
COOL FOR THE SUMMER: www.dahliaadler.com/cool-for-the...
GOING BICOASTAL: www.dahliaadler.com/going-bicoas...
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"The loss of the night sky has several tangible and cultural impacts. We are losing a rich tradition of human cultural knowledge; cultures around the world and throughout history have used the sky as a springboard for the imagination, painting heroes, monsters and myths in the constellations."
September 18, 2023 at 9:12 PM
"The loss of the night sky has several tangible and cultural impacts. We are losing a rich tradition of human cultural knowledge; cultures around the world and throughout history have used the sky as a springboard for the imagination, painting heroes, monsters and myths in the constellations."
So where is everyone finding critique partners and beta readers these days?
September 18, 2023 at 11:14 AM
So where is everyone finding critique partners and beta readers these days?
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The event isn't up on the Ripped Bodice's site yet, but the ability to order signed/personalized books from me is! (Note: this is for a November event/shipping) www.therippedbodicela.com/product/dahl...
Dahlia Adler Signed Books | The Ripped Bodice
www.therippedbodicela.com
September 11, 2023 at 12:05 PM
The event isn't up on the Ripped Bodice's site yet, but the ability to order signed/personalized books from me is! (Note: this is for a November event/shipping) www.therippedbodicela.com/product/dahl...