Kathrese McKee | Author
@kmckeeauthor.bsky.social
Author of MARDAN'S MARK, fiction editor, rescue dog mom, and explorer of fantastic, magical worlds.
Find me at writingpursuits.com. No DMs.
Find me at writingpursuits.com. No DMs.
What is it with fake men-bots with fake handles with no posts or only selfies in random locations who (that) follow women on BlueSky? Does this happen to guys?
Newcomers to BlueSky: create a profile & write a few posts before you follow anyone. Show proof of life.
Newcomers to BlueSky: create a profile & write a few posts before you follow anyone. Show proof of life.
December 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
What is it with fake men-bots with fake handles with no posts or only selfies in random locations who (that) follow women on BlueSky? Does this happen to guys?
Newcomers to BlueSky: create a profile & write a few posts before you follow anyone. Show proof of life.
Newcomers to BlueSky: create a profile & write a few posts before you follow anyone. Show proof of life.
Down in the 30s most nights, so I'm bringing in some of the plants at dusk.
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Down in the 30s most nights, so I'm bringing in some of the plants at dusk.
Women in the House are doing the hard work.
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
December 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Women in the House are doing the hard work.
Forgot to share this guy, just lounging on my front lawn.
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Forgot to share this guy, just lounging on my front lawn.
I have no words sufficient to express my outrage.
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I have no words sufficient to express my outrage.
I have always said that Facebook consistently depressed me, and I'm happy that I chose to stay away from anything Meta.
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed that people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to a legal filing that was released on Friday.
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I have always said that Facebook consistently depressed me, and I'm happy that I chose to stay away from anything Meta.
Cranberry hibiscus in late November 2025.
I love the deep color. #gardensky
I love the deep color. #gardensky
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Cranberry hibiscus in late November 2025.
I love the deep color. #gardensky
I love the deep color. #gardensky
Hey, #Gardensky, thought I would share what my elephant ears are up to.
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hey, #Gardensky, thought I would share what my elephant ears are up to.
I would watch this show.
Jensen Ackles is looking for a job and the perfect age to be starting a five year mission as captain of a federation starship.
a man wearing a black jacket and tie is drinking from a cup
Alt: Jensen Ackles sips coffee.
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I would watch this show.
See, if one were of a suspicious mindset, one might suspect threats were made against a member or members of Congress to bring them into compliance. Maybe, XX(redacted), we'll just break your fingers, or maybe you'll fall out of a window unexpectedly. If one were of a suspicious mindset.
WH Accidentally Admits Meeting Over Epstein Emails Was Held In The Situation Room
crooksandliars.com
WH Accidentally Admits Meeting Over Epstein Emails Was Held In The Situation Room | Crooks and Liars
twp.ai
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
See, if one were of a suspicious mindset, one might suspect threats were made against a member or members of Congress to bring them into compliance. Maybe, XX(redacted), we'll just break your fingers, or maybe you'll fall out of a window unexpectedly. If one were of a suspicious mindset.
Klingon Doomgrass, the music I didn't know I needed.
youtu.be/cSwHobtSijA?...
youtu.be/cSwHobtSijA?...
batlh vIteqta’ | Klingon Doomgrass | A Star Trek Folk Metal Anthem (Original Song)
YouTube video by Lord OTT
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Klingon Doomgrass, the music I didn't know I needed.
youtu.be/cSwHobtSijA?...
youtu.be/cSwHobtSijA?...
I'm intrigued by the Deceitful Zookeeper. Do they have a secret monster they need to feed? Is its favorite food fussy old ladies?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I'm intrigued by the Deceitful Zookeeper. Do they have a secret monster they need to feed? Is its favorite food fussy old ladies?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
Mediocrity, thy name is Ross Douthat of the @nytimes.com.
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Mediocrity, thy name is Ross Douthat of the @nytimes.com.
I hear what you did there. 🤭
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I hear what you did there. 🤭
He was only mostly dead before today.
He wasn’t already dead?
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
He was only mostly dead before today.
Want me to follow you back instead of blocking you outright?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Want me to follow you back instead of blocking you outright?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
"Why can't I put this book down?"
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
October 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Why can't I put this book down?"
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
My heist plan was considerably more complicated than this.
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
My heist plan was considerably more complicated than this.
I can relate.
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I can relate.
Reposted by Kathrese McKee | Author
October 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I cracked open Notion after years of avoiding it.
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I cracked open Notion after years of avoiding it.
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
The middle row, but mostly E. Mostly E. Sorry.
October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The middle row, but mostly E. Mostly E. Sorry.
Indie authors: Stop trying to make ONE app do everything.
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
October 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Indie authors: Stop trying to make ONE app do everything.
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
Your voice is the one you hear most often. Not your spouse, parents, or kids (hard to believe, I know 😅). Authors, what's your inner voice telling you about your writing career? Is it helping or hurting?
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Your voice is the one you hear most often. Not your spouse, parents, or kids (hard to believe, I know 😅). Authors, what's your inner voice telling you about your writing career? Is it helping or hurting?
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
What does she want? The intensity is unnerving.
October 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What does she want? The intensity is unnerving.