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Goodbye, Little One*trigger warning: pet death, grief* This week, I had to do the toughest thing I've ever had to do. I had to say...

Goodbye, Little One

*trigger warning: pet death, grief* This week, I had to do the toughest thing I've ever had to do. I had to say goodbye to to Nevaeh, my beloved sidekick for the past 19 years. Those of you who know me or who have followed my writing for years know that Nevaeh was a big part of my life. In the beginning, I jokingly called her Satan Kitty, because she was the Queen of Tortitude.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/09/05/goodbye-little-one/

Cute Book Alert: The Ride of Her LifeJust finished an ARC of Jennifer Dugan’s The Ride of Her Life, a sweet but spicy romance. When Molly...

Cute Book Alert: The Ride of Her Life

Just finished an ARC of Jennifer Dugan’s The Ride of Her Life, a sweet but spicy romance. When Molly inherits her late aunt’s horse ranch, she also inherits Shani, the grumpy farrier who expected to receive the business. Molly plans to fix up the farm and sell it to fund her event planning business, much to Shani’s chagrin. This is a cute enemies to lovers story.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/05/27/cute-book-alert-the-ride-of-her-life/

A Short Stay in HellOkay, readers, you know that one book that, no matter how long ago you read it, will stick with you for the rest of...

A Short Stay in Hell

Okay, readers, you know that one book that, no matter how long ago you read it, will stick with you for the rest of your life? Well, I just read that book - novella, actually - and I absolutely have to talk about it. Please know that this is not necessarily a recommendation (you'll understand why shortly). This is simply me processing this incredibly well-written and haunting piece.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/04/10/a-short-stay-in-hell/

Falling in Love AgainI started reading when I was three. It started small - my mom, while driving down the highway, noticed that I would...

Falling in Love Again

I started reading when I was three. It started small - my mom, while driving down the highway, noticed that I would read billboards (especially McDonalds' billboards). She thought that someone had read them to me, and I subsequently memorized them. I mean it's possible. "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame-seed bun" was a particularly catchy jingle around that time.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/03/19/falling-in-love-again/

What’s Going On?Kids, let me tell you: aging sucks. Lately, it's felt like every time I turn around there's something new going...

What’s Going On?

Kids, let me tell you: aging sucks. Lately, it's felt like every time I turn around there's something new going wrong in this aging body of mine. For a while, everything was going fine - well, as fine as it can be when you have a chronic medical condition that requires you to take three medications and other supplements daily. …

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/02/18/whats-going-on-2/

Best Book of the Year … So FarAnyone who knows me knows that I am prone to hyperbole. Cheese? Best thing ever. My cats? Also the best...

Best Book of the Year … So Far

Anyone who knows me knows that I am prone to hyperbole. Cheese? Best thing ever. My cats? Also the best things ever. My husband? You guessed it: best thing ever. So, yeah, when I say that I just finished the best book of the year, I recognize that it's only February 11. There is plenty of time for me to read books that will surpass what I am now calling the best book of the year.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/02/11/best-book-of-the-year-so-far/

Ch-ch-ch-changesThis week, I started a new job at my university. As of Thursday, I’m the new assistant director for equal opportunity,...

Ch-ch-ch-changes

This week, I started a new job at my university. As of Thursday, I’m the new assistant director for equal opportunity, access, and Title IX coordination. This job will be an interesting challenge for me, as it will be one of the few times I’ve worked outside of student affairs. Not only that, but I’ll be conducting investigations, leading our Equity Advisor program, making sure our hiring practices are equitable across the university, leading trainings, and making sure our institution is compliant with federal regulations like the ADA.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/02/03/ch-ch-ch-changes/

Shadow of DoubtA lot has happened since my last update, but probably the biggest thing is that I finished writing the second book in my Pine...

Shadow of Doubt

A lot has happened since my last update, but probably the biggest thing is that I finished writing the second book in my Pine Bend series. That's right, I wrote a sequel to Closer Than You Know. This new book, Shadow of Doubt, tells the story of Cara, an evidence technician with the Pine Bend Police Department, and her ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who left Pine Bend after graduation to join the military.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2024/01/24/shadow-of-doubt/

I WON!A while back I had reported that Closer Than You Know was named a finalist in the Colorado Gold Rush Literary Awards. This morning, I...

I WON!

A while back I had reported that Closer Than You Know was named a finalist in the Colorado Gold Rush Literary Awards. This morning, I found out that I won! That's right, Closer Than You Know won the award in the women's fiction, romance category! I have to admit that I am absolutely in shock. I love this book. I wanted to write about a world I know by focusing on Charlie's story as a professor at a small university and how things are thrown into disarray when a murderer sets his sights on her.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2023/09/10/i-won/

The SunburnThe new year starts tomorrow, and as a result, we spent the past week preparing for students' arrival on campus. Wednesday...

The Sunburn

The new year starts tomorrow, and as a result, we spent the past week preparing for students' arrival on campus. Wednesday was the big day. Hundreds of first-year students descended on campus as they moved into their residence halls. Move-in is a big day on campus. Staff and faculty come together to help students unload their vehicles and cart their items to their rooms.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2023/08/20/the-sunburn/

International Cat DayWe love holidays here in the Kinnaman-Tilma household, and today, we're celebrating International Cat Day....

International Cat Day

We love holidays here in the Kinnaman-Tilma household, and today, we're celebrating International Cat Day. Currently, Bitteh is cuddled up beside me, while Nevaeh is cuddled up beside Jeff. It's the perfect holiday to spoil these two babies. Especially coming so soon after their birthdays. In July, Bitteh turning 8, and Nevaeh turned 19. We gave them Churu, meat sticks, and this weird kitty meat soup that both went crazy for.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2023/08/08/international-cat-day/

Lazy #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #Mastocats

Lazy #Caturday
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Pardon Me, There Seems to be Something in My EyeYesterday, I met up with my writing mentor for our weekly check in. She's currently...

Pardon Me, There Seems to be Something in My Eye

Yesterday, I met up with my writing mentor for our weekly check in. She's currently about two-thirds of the way through my book, and as always, she's offered me some great advice for how to strengthen Closer Than You Know. But then she said something that hit me right in the feels. She said she's planning to attend my book release party because she has no doubt that Closer Than You Know will be published.

http://mindykinnaman.com/2023/07/29/pardon-me-there-seems-to-be-something-in-my-eye/

Met with my mentor today to talk about my book. She said she has no doubt it’s going to be published. (SQUEE!) And she’s already...

Met with my mentor today to talk about my book. She said she has no doubt it’s going to be published. (SQUEE!) And she’s already planning to come to my release party. ♥️

Happy #Caturday from Nevaeh. #CatsOfMastodon #mastocats #fedicats

Happy #Caturday from Nevaeh.
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Happy 8th birthday, Bitteh!#CatsOfMastodon #Mastocats #Fedicats

Happy 8th birthday, Bitteh!
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Great news about my novel, Closer Than You Know! It’s a finalist in the women’s fiction and romance category for the Colorado Gold Rush...

Great news about my novel, Closer Than You Know! It’s a finalist in the women’s fiction and romance category for the Colorado Gold Rush Literary Awards. I’ll find out in September if I’m a winner.

https://rmfw.org/colorado-gold-writing-contest/

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#CatsOfMastodon #Caturday #Catstodon

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Box Cat has a concern. #CatsOfMastodon #Mastocats

Box Cat has a concern.
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Just crossed the 20K threshold on book 2 in my series. I’ve only been writing it for 6 weeks. Book 1 took two years, so it’s nice to...

Just crossed the 20K threshold on book 2 in my series. I’ve only been writing it for 6 weeks. Book 1 took two years, so it’s nice to move a little faster. I think it helps that I love being in this world.
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