It's winter here in Tasmania, which means the open-air pool in the park is closed for cleaning.

After I read today's Daily Prompt Question of the Day, on Unplugging yourself I found it fitting to respond. Take a moment and see how I do it
#QOTD #unpluggingyourself #stress #anxiety #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #recharging #mentalhealth #feelgoodstory #healingjourney #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/31/what-i-do-to-unplug/

I've got a new patron-only post up on Patreon! Want a little window onto my current creative direction? Memberships start at $1USD/month, and include immediate access to three short ebooks!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-2025-patron-130336084?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

I both love and hate #editing. I love it because I usually enjoy reading my own stories and improving them bit by bit. And I hate it because I'm happy with the text except for ONE WORD that takes 3 fucking hours to replace.

It is always a moment when you finally get the finished copies of your #book
#bookstodon #writersofmastodon #authors #Books #writers #writerslife

As Mental Health Awareness Month nears its end, I'd like to shift focus on an issue that affects us all. Healthcare and insurance. #bigbeautifulbill #justsayno #healthcare #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #bigbeautifulblunder #mentalhealthishealth #cancersucks #cancer #writerslife #mystory

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/29/understanding-the-impact-of-healthcare-policies-on-patients/

"And making her tits more prominent was a useful way to get male attention. Just one more weapon in her rack."

This pun is so stupid. I'm keeping it

Enjoy a reshare this Mental Health Awareness Month of an interview with hypnotherapist Jodika McKinley. #mentalhealth #therapy #healingjourney #jodikamckinley #takingyourlifeback #counseling #health #blocking #happinessmatter #writerslife #therapyworks #lovecoach #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

https://rickollie.com/2024/10/21/healing-through-direct-conversations-jodika-mckinleys-insights/

They shot me in both arms!

Someone told me I had to get all my ducks in a row.

I have ducks? Shit. Why did no one tell me I had ducks?

Ich brauch mal Eure Hilfe. Für ein Interview, das demnächst erscheint, wurde ich gerade um meine Buchcover gebeten, alle auf einem Poster. Gefallen Euch die Rahmenfarben? Ich bin total unentschlossen ...

Heute fang ich mal langsam an, muss auch mal sein. Eigentlich kann ich morgens besonders gut üben, aber heute hab ich keine rechte Lust. Gibt ja auch genug anderes zu tun. ;-) Hier liegen sooo viele Stapel rum, die endlich mal aufgeräumt gehören. Seid Ihr auch Stapelbauer?

Writers: how many of you have googled something so weird today that your FBI agent character sighed, made popcorn, and settled in for the rest of the chapter?”
#WritersLife #TotallyNormalResearch #FBIReadsMyDrafts #AmWriting #JustFictionIPromise #IndieAuthor #SnarkyWriter

Once again I face the fact that my fashion vocabulary is abysmal.

#Recherche-Rabbithole: Gab es um 1600 schon Plundergebäck in Mainz und wenn ja, wie teuer war das wohl? Plus wie teuer waren Brot und Käse und in welcher Währung zahlte man das überhaupt? Waren es Kreuzer oder Pfennige? Und wieso gibt es praktische Mittelalter-Rechner mit Umrechnungen für quasi alles, aber nichts für 1600??? #Autorenleben #writerslife #indieauthor #Kurzgeschichte

Nicole’s doctor’s office is very close to thise lovely wine bar we like. So while she’s there. I’m here.

Rogue Enterprises 3 is nearing the final part and things are heating up.

Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar?
-Confucius.

Especially when they bring cake.

#WritersLife #cake #TheCakeIsALie (not)

Hallo Eltville! #Recherche #Autorenleben #writerslife #indieauthor

had a dream last night that all my open queries were closed over night & an agent called my letter "a mess."

So, that's how #querying is going

I did it. I actually and truly did it. I beat a Larian game without mods. I beat Baldur's Gate 3. I'll have a post about my writer's mind impressions this coming Sunday.
#writerslife #videogames #baldursgate3