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Happy 8th Birthday, Squeak!

Posted on April 26, 2021August 9, 2021

Squeak turns 8 today

Where on earth did the time go? My silly, special Squeak is already eight-years-old? Impossible!

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Author: Andria Kennedy

I speak the thoughts rattling around in my brain, sharing topics I think other people want and should hear (or are afraid to talk about themselves). I bring my personality and quirky state of mind to everything I write; serious topics shouldn't be devoid of humor. That includes my blog and freelance work (part of my charm). I've been writing for as long as I can remember. It's a source of solace and enjoyment for me. I'm lucky enough to call what I love my career - so it's NOT work! I live in Virginia with the Minions (four cats and a Greyhound) and my wonderful husband, who ensures I stay fed - no cereal for dinner - and as close to sane as I can get.

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Andria Kennedy

Virginia freelance content and copywriter, fantasy and sci-fi writer, slave to a feline demon - there's no real limit to my weirdness. Or my creativity. But you probably already knew that (it's why you're here!). For anyone moving in scientific or animal-related circles, I'm the one you turn to for writing needs. And if you're looking for another writing connection to bounce ideas off of? Pull up a chair (mind the Vemon ooze)

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Tomorrow is Friday, and that means Invisible Inks

Tomorrow is Friday, and that means Invisible Inks day! As we're still in May, I'm continuing my salute to #fibromyalgia.

(You're going to love this shell. I've been saving it up for weeks! 😉)

As always, new shells drop at noon EST, so you have time to subscribe. Then your favorite #hermitcrabessays pop up directly in your inbox. The link's in my Bio or in the Story.

And there's still no pay wall in effect for this Substack. (I'm that generous)

See you tomorrow!

#invisibleinks #invisibleillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #supportfibro #fibromyalgiaawareness #creativenonfiction #satire

Writing rewards sounds amazing. And I wholehearted

Writing rewards sounds amazing. And I wholeheartedly agree that everyone should dangle carrots in front of themselves to spur on their work.

This just happens to be one of those "do as I say and not as I do" situations.

I've never caught on to the reward system. I mean, I get paid for my #freelancewriting work, but that isn't a reward. Maybe a glowing testimonial could count, but I sometimes have to ask for those.

Not exactly a reward when you need to do EXTRA work.

But I've also never figured out how to reward my other writing goals - despite insistence from family, friends, and - well, everyone.

And it's something I've been trying to work on. By picking up a fun writing shirt (@talksoftravel pointed me towards my current favorite sweatshirt), getting a new book, or booking a tattoo session with @amybtattoos (need to talk with again, girl!).

Rewards are what motivate you. And no one said they need to fall into a certain category.

So what carrots are you dangling?

#writerfriendschallenge #writingrewards #writinglife #writingproblems #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writerstruggles #writingreality

Maybe that's a bit dramatic for my writing goals.

Maybe that's a bit dramatic for my writing goals. (Probably realistic, though)

I spend... You know, I've never tallied it up. But I stare at my writing A LOT. I re-read it, edit things, put words and commas back (why is it always commas?), and write things over.

Because I struggle to see the writing others do. Despite friends, clients, and even editors giving me a thumbs up.

It's (apparently) way more fun to drive myself crazy.

So my writing goals - short-term AND long-term - are to find my misplaced confidence and determination with myself. Because I deserve to sit back and RELAX after writing.

For once. (Sans straight jacket)

#writerfriendschallenge #writinggoals #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writerlife #writerstruggles #writerhabits #writer

My stress levels would suggest I'm not a leading a

My stress levels would suggest I'm not a leading authority on relaxation.

But if you're one of those people who assume meditation is only for "achieving balance," then I'm the first to step in and point out what you've missed out on. Meditating offers so much more than that, especially for writers.

(Not to discount the whole balance of mind and body thing)

Curious? Of course, you are.

Blog link's in my Bio and Story!

Finding a few minutes in your day to improve the focus of your writing brain is nothing to shake a stick at. (Yeesh. Sticks, stones - a violent post for meditation! 😂)

#antiherokreative #meditation #meditatingforwriters #writinghelp #writingcommunity #writerlife #writerhabits

I went back and forth about shifting Invisible Ink

I went back and forth about shifting Invisible Inks to Thursday this week, in honor of #nationalfibromyalgiaawarenessday. But my schedule (tradition?) of posting at 12 on the 5th day of the (work) week felt apropos enough.

I did stick to my pledge of a #fibromyalgia themed shell. And this was one I've had in mind for a few weeks.

Have you subscribed yet? It's free! And subscription ensures you get shells delivered straight to your Inbox so you never miss a thing.

You'll find the link in my Bio and in the Story.

See you at noon EST, Crabbies!

#invisibleinks #invisibleillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #hermitcrabessays #creativenonfiction #satire

May 12th is World AND National Fibromyalgia Awaren

May 12th is World AND National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

Sure, it's a #chronicpain condition that only affects 2-4% of the population. But for the 2-4% of us who cope with a malfunctioning central nervous system, it makes 24 hours out of the day a constant battle.

(Hence the term Fibro Warrior)

Imagine if your nerves went rogue, interpreting every signal at DEFCON-5 levels. That means broken bone pain for hugs. Or third-degree burns when you walk past a heating vent. (Nope, not exaggerating)

And that's just the tip of the fibro iceberg.

We also cope with extreme fatigue (brains no function well under constant onslaught of screaming nerves), lack of sleep (nerves don't have circadian rhythms), and confusion (your brain can process pain or think - not both).

And let's not forget the body has nerves EVERYWHERE. Fibro impacts every tiny spot, setting off a cascade of additional diagnoses.

To top it off, despite an official classification in medicine, some doctors still refuse to believe it exists. They tell patients the symptoms are "in their heads."

(Duh. It IS!)

And there IS NO CURE.

This is why I channel my pain into the satire of #invisibleinks. Because you have to laugh to prevent dissolving into despair. Or letting the disease win and take over your life.

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is one where patients, caregivers, and supporters don purple.

To say, "I see you. This is REAL. And I have hope in a future without pain."

#fibromyalgiaawarenessday #fibromyalgiaawareness #fibromyalgia #supportfibro #invisibleillness #chronicillness #purplebutterfly #fibrowarrior #nationalfibromyalgiaawarenessday #worldfibromyalgiaawarenessday

My name's Andi, and I'm a perfectionist. I cannot

My name's Andi, and I'm a perfectionist.

I cannot let a piece of writing go without fussing with it.

Incessantly.

That means more drafts than I like to contemplate. And probably more drafts than are strictly necessary.

Even when I promise I've finished looking at something, a tiny voice in the back of my brain starts panicking. Maybe I misspelled a word (as if I haven't spellchecked everything three times). Or what if the sentence I'm so proud of sounds stupid?

So out comes the document for another draft.

And thus continues my insanity.

#writerfriendschallenge #drafts #writerlife #writerhabits #writerstruggles #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingcommunity #perfectionism

@linkedin doesn't feel like scams violate their "P

@linkedin doesn't feel like scams violate their "Professional Community Policies."

I disagree.

So I'm going to go out of my way to announce the problem - and call attention to their lack of concern - because I actually care about #freelancewriters.

The scam's been around since 2020, but it's enjoying a new surge. I credit hearing about it (and my healthy skepticism) with avoiding the bank fraud, but I know not everyone's been so lucky.

Link to my blog post (and two additional posts with details) is in my Bio or Story.

Educate yourself, share with a friend, and stay safe out there. We need to raise awareness to prevent these assholes from taking advantage of people.

#linkedinscam #linkedinscammer #scamalert #freelancewriter #antiherokreative #writingcommunity #contentwriter #copywriter

Your life isn't set in stone. Whatever you're doi

Your life isn't set in stone.

Whatever you're doing now isn't what you have to do forever. There's no written (or unwritten) law that says what you get out of bed to do is what you're locked into. You have the freedom to change your mind and pick a new path.

That's what I did two years ago.

Because I wasn't obsessed with my life. And I needed to roll out of bed and feel inspired. So I picked a new mountain to climb.

And when I found myself dissatisfied with my writing? I chose writing workshops to improve my skills.

Luckily for everyone out there looking to polish their writing and pitching chops, the lovely and talented @carolineshannonkarasik is offering those workshops again. So get your tail over to her bio or story and register NOW!

Because you deserve to be obsessed with your life.

#writingworkshops #pitching #creativenonfiction #hermitcrabessays #writinginspiration #writingprompts #catapult #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writerlife

For a typical dog, it isn't unusual to see a dog s

For a typical dog, it isn't unusual to see a dog snuggle with a favorite toy.

Juniper isn't your typical dog, though.

As a retired racer, she didn't understand what toys were when she first came to our family. We had an entire box of options for her that she just stared at.

For months.

Now, though, she actually plays with the stuffies. And she rotates through particular favorites. Currently, the hedgehog tops the list.

It even makes a comfy pillow.

#minions #Juniper #greyhound #dogsofinstagram #greyhoundsofinstagram #greysofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #greyhoundlove #greyhoundlife #rescuedgreyhound #greyhoundcuteness

And this interlude of my #2022goodreadsreadingchal

And this interlude of my #2022goodreadsreadingchallenge is brought to you by non-fiction! (Book 29)

I didn't plan for this timing to coincide with my support of #fibromyalgia awareness, but the universe works in mysterious ways.

(Also, as much as I loved @meghan_orourke's book, it's more for #autoiimmunedisease, which fibro is not)

As always, you can check out my reviews courtesy of the Link in my Bio (or the link in the Story).

And if you want to keep up with my virtual library, find me on @goodreads at AndriaKennedy; let's be reading friends!

#amreading #bookreviews #bookstagram #readinggoals #bookgoals #2022books #bookfiend #theinvisiblekingdom #meghanorourke #nonfiction

May 12th is officially National Fibromyalgia Aware

May 12th is officially National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

But the entire month SHOULD be recognized. And plenty of fibro groups are campaigning for the designation.

Toward that aim, Invisible Inks will slant toward fibromyalgia this month. Starting with tomorrow's brilliant shell (if I say so myself).

And if you're curious about header essays, it's a prime example. (I swear, @carolineshannonkarasik, I had it on my editorial calendar before you brought the topic up Monday 😉).

Hit up the link in my Bio or in the Story and subscribe today so you don't miss tomorrow's shell drop!

#invisibleinks #fibromyalgia #invisibleillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #supportfibro #nationalfibromyalgiaawarenessday #hermitcrabessays #creativenonfiction #satire

May the 4th be with you! What did Star Wars teach

May the 4th be with you!

What did Star Wars teach us? That's right. When evil attempts to hijack our governmental rights, we stand up and fight to take them back.

We rebel.

Ladies, we have the most badass princess as a role model. You think Carrie would have sat back quietly right now?

FUCK NO!

This is tyranny over our bodies. And it's up to us to rebel.

Scream. Protest. FIGHT.

Show SCOTUS we won't back down.

And teach them the real definition of egregious.

(Okay, so, yes, I'm wearing a stormtrooper dress. I can like Darth Vader and still make my statements)

#maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday #rebel #prochoice #mybodymychoice #fightback

The worst part of a vacation? Attempting to get b

The worst part of a vacation?

Attempting to get back into routine. And catching up on work, everything you missed, and all of the plans on your editorial calendar.

(Enough to make you run back for another break!)

But the trip was fun. And I skimmed through my pictures to compile a gallery for everyone interested. The link to my blog's in my Bio (or Story).

#antiherokreative #writervacation #northcarolina #vacationphotos

Phew! Back on track with my #2022goodreadsreadingc

Phew! Back on track with my #2022goodreadsreadingchallenge and up to 28.

Not often I hand out one-star reviews, but @therealsjmaas earned it. (Sucking away an entire month of my reading time for no good purpose)

At least now I can get back on track and dive into books worth my while.

As always, you can check out my reviews courtesy of the Link in my Bio (or the link in the Story).

And if you want to keep up with my virtual library, find me on @goodreads at AndriaKennedy; let's be reading friends!

#amreading #bookreviews #bookstagram #readinggoals #bookgoals #2022books #bookfiend #houseofskyandbreath #crescentcity #sarahjmaas #skipbeat #yoshikinakamura

Tomorrow's Friday (I think. My days are screwy on

Tomorrow's Friday (I think. My days are screwy on this trip), which means a fresh shell drop for Invisible Inks!

This week's a little different.

No hermit crab essay. (I know, I can hear your protests) Instead, you get a satirical first-person essay on the joys of dating with an invisible illness.

And who doesn't love getting to laugh about the misadventures of online romance?

The "shell" drops tomorrow at 12:00 PM EST, so pop into my story or over to the link in my Bio to subscribe so you won't miss out. (This Substack is currently free!)

#invisibleinks #invisibleillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #onlinedating #hermitcrabessays #creativenonfiction

My Assistant is #freelancing this week. Tonks is

My Assistant is #freelancing this week.

Tonks is lost without someone to supervise, so @timjk333 moved her cat chair to his workspace so she could continue her vital work.

Apparently, she reported late, so he's docking her pay.

I DID warn him she's not the best Assistant in the world (you'd think he didn't read my essay in #CSSMyCleverCat).

But, really, how do you complain to that sweet face?

And how can you not love a cat so dedicated to her work?

#minions #Tonks #cats #catsofinstagram #catlife #catsofwriters #writercats #workingcat #supervisorcat

The Wi-Fi leaves plenty to be desired (😭 Group

The Wi-Fi leaves plenty to be desired (😭 Group Pitching Class with @carolineshannonkarasik last night).

The people in the RV next to us decided to make as much noise as possible while leaving at 4:30 AM (did you need to SHOUT?!).

And my parents are slowly driving me crazy.

But waking up and walking down to THIS for 30 minutes this morning?

Maybe there's something to vacations after all.

#writervacation #beachmorning #rvlife #familyvacation

Do you set aside time for writing classes or works

Do you set aside time for writing classes or workshops? Those helpful tools that keep your writing brain functioning at peak performance?

Of course, you do!

All I'm doing is mentioning an additional source to add to your toolbox.

@catapult keeps a running list of fiction and non-fiction classes. And when you check the link to my blog in my Bio (or Story), you'll see why I love their platform so much.

(And, no, there's no affiliation involved here. I just like offering writers assistance wherever I can)

#antiherokreative #catapult #writinghelp #writingcourses #writingclasses #writingfiction #writingnonfiction #querying #pitching

That is the actual size of my To Read pile. (Mine

That is the actual size of my To Read pile.

(Mine may be slightly larger)

And deciding how many books to haul with me on this vacation became a conundrum. It was one of those classic word problems from elementary school everyone hated:

If I have X amount of space in the RV's cubby for my stuff, and we're traveling for 9 days (with parents who listen to country music 😣), and I have Y hours of free time, how many books can I buy in addition to the ones I bring?

(Yes, I am one of those people who walks into bookstores on vacation. Even last year when we were hiking/kayaking, I spotted a Barnes and Noble and ordered a detour)

I figure there are worse addictions in the world.

#bookfiend #amreading #bookaddict #readingmemes #readersofinstagram

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