Raquel Byrnes

Keanu while I’m trying to edit. 🙄 He’s also squeaking like a rusty door in the wind.

A birthday and a book release in the same week! Thank you for helping me celebrate! 🎉 #writinglife

Post from Julia Fine that says, "Write the book you want to read because you will have to read it 75 times."

#writerslife

DEEP DARK LIES an Ava Cortes CBI Crime Thriller • Coming March 3rd

Coffee break before diving back into the outline for Bk 3. So much fun being diabolical on a Friday afternoon. #crimethriller

Location research is my favorite especially when it involves a cool place to visit nearby. I’m working on possible scene ideas for my Bk 3 outline. Can’t wait to share this story with you all!
#crimefiction #crimethrillers

I got a lovely winter surprise this morning! The Christmas Cactus bloomed…

Officially working on Bk 3 research and plotting! You know things are moving when the book binder makes an appearance. #thrillerbooks #crimefiction

I’m currently working on the outline for Bk 3 in the Ava Cortes CBI Thrillers and so far Hollywood is giving up some interesting twists and turns. Stay tuned!

The winter garden had some lovely surprises this morning. The geraniums enjoyed the rain. My white tomatoes are bigger than ever. An odd plant revealed itself to be a turnip. We have more cherry tomatoes for our salad. And this tomatillo pod reminded me of fairy lace. #writinglife

Enjoying some downtime with the fur babies this afternoon…
#writinglife

Research for Bk 3 of my CBI series is taking some interesting turns so far. I can’t wait to delve into the hidden corners of Los Angeles in the next Agent Ava Cortes case!
#crimethriller #thrillerbooks

Scenes from my walk. A break in the rain provided some time for a refreshing stroll. The Southern California skies rarely disappoint. 😎

I’m so excited to share that Bk 2 in the Ava Cortes CBI Thrillers is nearly complete and I’m starting my outline process for Bk 3!

Brainstorming with some coffee and my dry erase board tonight…

We're covering this on tomorrow's @dailybeanspod.com

New book for my To Be Read pile. I’m playing with the idea of doing a reading challenge next year but I’m not sure if I want to join an organized one or just challenge myself. #TBR

Cozy vibes with Keanu. Overcast and dreamy skies. A hearty dinner. It definitely feels like we’re slipping out of fall and into winter. #writinglife

Fiery sky on a recent walk. #writerslife

Tennessee polls close at 7 PM CT. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. Your vote will count. LFG!

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want to read books in front of a crackling fire in a Scottish Highlands cottage during a raging snowstorm whilst enjoying a plate of chocolate croissants?

Former detective Morgan Reed thought he had left the shadows of his past behind—until a viral podcast and a missing ship off the coast of California pull him back into a world where cutting-edge technology meets buried secrets.

#crimethriller #thrillerbooks
severnriverbooks.com

I love seeing my mismatched teacups find new purpose in the garden. The birdies love them. Maybe a book and a cup of coffee outside is in order. #writinglife

It would be so much easier to find where I put my glasses if I had my glasses

I wondered why I was suddenly alone as my fur babies are almost always in the office with me while I’m writing.

It appears the neighbor is working on his lawn outside. Never fear, the Husky detectives are on the case. #writinglife

So it’s about that time in my manuscript when I hate everything and move stuff around…It’s totally fine. 🔥 #thrillerwriter

Friday Halloween is the best! Knocking off early to get ready for a fun night…

Flashback to camping in the San Jacinto Mountains with the family. Love that dappled sunlight.

Writing a novel set in the area has been such a blast! I need to get back to the woods soon… #writinglife #crimethriller

Taking some downtime in the garden today to watch the birds and smell the flowers…
#writinglife

Oh. My. Godiva. The sky this evening was like out of a movie. #SoCal

It's a book research kind of day today. Jotting down some notes while drinking coffee isn’t a bad way to start work. #crimewriter #thrillerbooks