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Carey Hardisky

@careyhauthor.bsky.social
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Fantasy author and domestic hot mess. Mom of a feisty little girl. Ren Fair enthusiast. Liberal, demisexual, chronic pain warrior. linktr.ee/careyhauthor

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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dad: It's not fair you have been gone for 5 years. It's not fair I only have one picture of you & Anna. It's not fair I can't call you whenever I want to ask a cooking question. 5 years has gone by too fast and felt like an eternity at the same time. And I miss you just as much now as I did then.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
in an attempt to practice Tarot, I've been trying to pull a few cards at the start of the month & write about it in my bullet journal. One card I got was the 6 of pentacles which, in the Buffy deck, is Riley. I thought, "So, I should have the confidence and audacity of a mediocre white boy?" lol
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hey God. YOU TOOK THE WRONG 80 YEAR OLD!!!! What the fuck?!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Join me and the lovely Laura Nettles at 8 Eastern for a plan with me Livestream! Get your planners and journals ready for Q3! www.youtube.com/live/Lb8gsLb...
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Plan With Me! | June 30, 2026
YouTube video by Laura Nettles
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Didn't get any pictures but I started a new sewing project! I found a pattern for a straight cut little dress with flare sleeves and I pulled out my bedsheet leftover and stitched it up really quick. I just have to lower the neckline a bit and even out the bottom hem. My plan is to wear it Thursday.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Oh my gosh. I've been reading "Fast Draft Your Memoir" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social and working along with the workbook. I think I have the beginnings of an outline! It's a very heavy topic. But, I was able to get an outline on paper in about half an hour!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I'm not okay. I've been crying on and off all day, hiding it from my kid because she doesn't understand why I'm sad over someone I've never met. But when an actor portrays a character that becomes such an inspiration to so many, it hurts.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Going live at 8PM Eastern to geek out about paper. Come join us! www.youtube.com/live/Mh62fCT...
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Authortube Planner Chat With Carey and Laura
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Had to sit and write at this beautiful spot in the park. Only reason I have my phone is so I can keep track of time and get Peanut from school on time.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Thing 183572 to work through when I go back to therapy. Being able to help one of the residents at work currently living in the same room my dad stayed before he was admitted to Hospice. Had to bring a grocery delivery and then fought to not cry.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Grief is sneaky. Took myself to a Chinese buffet for dinner & fought back tears over dessert. My dad loved pairing the sweet buns with the bananas with the strawberry (?) sauce. (He would dip the bun in the sauce) And, since a friend just lost her dad to cancer, Dad's been on my mind a lot this week
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Going on a pre-work walk in the park across the street. Walked for about 7 minutes. Made 1/4 mile before I had to stop and rest because my back hurt. I was going at a pretty brisk pace, which I'm not used to. Fortunately, the path has lots of benches for needed rests. Time to keep going.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I found a little bit of pink thread in my stash. Asked Peanut if she wanted me to use that to hem her Princess Anna dress. Since we're painting pink flowers on the skirt. I love how this pops against the green. It's going to look so pretty!!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The first if Peanut's princess inspired dresses is done! Now to make it look like a gown fit for a snow queen. Any tips on how to "Elsa-fy" this?
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Yay! Congratulations, Charlie!!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I made the Aisle 47 and the Rebel Alliance signs for myself and my mom. My first protest. Amazing turnout and only 3 pro-Yahtzee hecklers that I noticed driving by.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I'm so excited for this next series. As much as I would have loved the Scottish consorts, this series sounds fascinating and it's video this time!!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Welp. I'm not sleeping tonight. Little just puked in bed and just as she was dozing off, had to run to the bathroom again. So, I'm in the rocking chair recliner making sure she sleeps and it doesn't happen again...
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Did I just seam rip 4 skirt panels because I completely rethought how I'm working this dress? Yes. However, I can sorta use my machine so it won't take 3 days to put back together.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Tuesday might be above 40 degrees! I might dig out my cloak and go do a photoshoot in the park.
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Debbie Northway 🇦🇺🦘🐨 @debbienorthway.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
#BookSky #writing #books
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
To the snow plow angel who helped me and my husband dig out my mom's driveway so she doesn't have to worry at midnight when she returns home, thank you and all the blessings. You truly were a God send and we wanted to pay you but you drove off.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I think I'm getting faster with my eyelets stitching. I was able to get into a flow between this morning and about half my shift at work. I got all 22 done! I brought the shoe laces with me and tied up the bodice and then attached the skirt.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I figured it out!! I was struggling so hard with how to finish the final few chapters of New Witch on Campus. But, while listening to the Seven Miracles of Beatriz Holland by @rachaelherron.bsky.social , it clicked in my brain and I was able to knock out the Big Bad confrontation scene!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
The Rainbow Bridge has a new resident. Your pain is over, sweet girl. You will be missed.
My mom's fur baby, gold border Collie, Muffy. She lived a good long life.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
EEEEE!! New book! @rachaelherron.bsky.social Got this as a Christmas gift from my brother in law. I CANNOT wait to read it!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I'm pro-craft-inating again. I found a small ball of glittery acrylic yarn and am crocheting a belt for my black dress
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Went ahead and scheduled the final three chapters of Adventurers of Thira for free to all. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. So everyone can see the finale of book 1. And check out everything else on my Substack. I want to hit 100 subscribers in 2026 careyhauthor.substack.com/s/thira-thur...
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Adventurers of Thira | Misadventures of a Mom Author | Carey | Substack
A serialized medieval inspired fantasy adventure series. Click to read Misadventures of a Mom Author, by Carey, a Substack publication. Launched 3 years ago.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Had to share this from my drive home. When playing my Peanut's favorite Christmas song
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Oof. This is what I get for ignoring the darts in a pattern. It'll work as an under piece but I want to wear it as a regular dress! So gonna recruit my mom to tweak it.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Yep, this is not surprising to me #spotifywrapped
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
In today's Substack post, I talk about a possible project I really want to work on. But, I'm forcing myself to finish my edits first. But, I did take advantage of an Audible deal so I can start researching. I got "A Life in Stitches" by @rachaelherron.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/careyhau...
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Am I procrastinating or is this a legit project?
Writing Wednesday Update- December 3, 2025
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
YES! Prayers answered! No school! I don't have to drive in the shit weather. Woo!!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Just a small splurge on fabric yesterday because I was in desperate need of retail therapy. So now I'm set with sewing projects well into the new year.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
My husband's so sweet! All he had to do was move the shelves. He also moved all the junk in the corner. Now all I have to do is box up my desk stuff and we might be able to move the L desk tonight!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
The last 2 items in my to do list are a mood. I woke up with a headache and on the edge of overwhelm after doing so much yesterday
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Today's task before I go to work is to begin clearing out my office so I can rearrange furniture. Hoping Hubby will have success with his interviews this week so I need to take advantage of him still being home with the heavy lifting that needs to be done.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Reposted TikTok showing off this year's yard decorations. Come a long way from a single zombie arm with the "help me" sign. I love adding on each year
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
So, I started a dedicated Insta for my sewing pictures www.instagram.com/nerdwriterse... if anyone wants to check it out
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
I fell down a home renovation rabbit hole on YouTube and now I want to completely redo my office. Like move furniture and everything. I should get Joe's help to do that while he's home because I have the strength of an overcooked noodle and my desks are heavy AF.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Got some coffee theme PET tape and I completely used up those florals in my assorted November page setups.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Journaling today. Come join me for some crafty sprints! www.twitch.tv/careyhauthor...
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Back to writing!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Anyone else think St. Anthony sits back and laughs as you're looking for something that's in plain sight? Cuz I do and it happens on the regular. 🤦‍♀️😅 I spent 20 minutes looking for my dice box only for it to be under my phone stand. I saw it 3 1/2 hours after I needed them!!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
My sister from another mister ❤️❤️💚🩷
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
For everyone taking part in the No Kings protest tomorrow, please be safe.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
10 chapters done. Minus the outline and the chapter left to revise, my word count is 18,907. I'm pretty confident I can more than double that for the second half of the book.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Finally working on my edits again for New Witch On Campus. Current word count- 28,071 Not too bad for only about half of it being fully written.
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Dear Michaels, why are you chopping up my fabric order? Maybe we want all 7 yards together!
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Am I pretending to declutter my office while actually gathering what I need for my upcoming Ren Faire trip? Yes. Yes, I am. 🤭😇
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Carey Hardisky @careyhauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
I feel like I never want to cook again. Everything I've made this week has been a disaster. Monday, hamburgers fell apart. Tuesday, we had MILs sloppy joes. That was fine cuz all I did was warm it up. Wed, dinner at my mom's. All good. Cuz, once again, I didn't cook.
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