The Day Ahead is Packed

Today I'll be writing all day on Discord and Twitch - join me and finish your novel project off strong! Sometimes you need a change of pace or a friend to keep you motivated. And I can't wait to hear how your projects went! Plus we'll have some word wars, challenges, and more!

See you there!

BlueJay

The Photos and Memories Remain

Some people see a map, others see pretty colors but the painstaking work to make it possible, and others still see the fairies, the magic, the delight. Everything boils down to perspective. You've heard me say it before and I'll certainly say it again. The museum closed recently, so no one new will get to experience these moments in person - but I hope the photographs are enough for some of you.

Me, personally, I see the dreams of everyone I've ever loved. I hope you're all a step or two closer to those since we've last talked. 

Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Golden Roses Illude Me

Happy year of the Snake, Darling. This one was made of roses, I'm still pondering the symbolism of that. May the woods and wonders bring us adventure, growth, and more memories together. 

Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Aftermath or Something Like That

I've been doing these daily drawings of ghosts. I've been writing and journaling with them too. Someone asked if they could see them, if I'd send them every night when I'm finished. I don't know if anyone in my world is trusted enough for something like that anymore. But once they're less tender, I'd like to share some of them here. If you're willing to hold them close. 

Is it just me or do bluebells look like ghosts weeping?

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Bouquet I Pressed Every Flower From

It seems like everyone is coming down with something. I would send flowers, but I don't know where you are these days. I would call, but I don't want to wake you. I would, I would, I would, but all I've actually got is I'm thinking of you. I'm wishing you the best I can. And orange is still synonymous with your name. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Prom Photos Persist

Remember, celebrate every fucking thing you can. With everyone you've ever loved. Time and Fate have some wild ideas in store, and you're never going to be able to predict them. 

P.S. I really enjoyed that cafe, can we go back on another Sunday?

Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Public Consumption of Internal Monologues

I should call you. I don't remember what the time difference is - we're even, you probably don't remember drawing this for me. I'm not traveling back to the place where we met anymore. Nowhere feels deserving of the word "home". I hope you're well. I wonder if I am. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay 

ART CREDIT:

Cyprien Campeaux

The Compliments Add Up

 

You are incredible. You have always done amazing things. You will always be beautiful to me. 

You found these words, you were meant to read them. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Mixing Paint Reminds me of Bluebells

 

I understand that things change over time. But why can't we create things that actually matter from the wreckage?

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Finer Things about Survival

 

I've been having dreams about people allergic to goodbyes again. The gardens will always feel like home. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Tattoos Always Have Meaning

This is exactly what I mean when I talk about collecting ghosts. This one washed away just as quickly as he was drawn on. The one on my wrist is permanent. And the ones building a gallery in my heart were the remnants of other people's problems. 

Not everyone wants to talk about it. But we all understand.

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Body Breaks at Odd Angles

I have a friend who takes incredible pictures of themself even when they're sick. Sometimes I wonder what it is about them that just makes everyone want to stop and stare. Makes every photograph a work of art. I've always wanted to join that club, but this morning I realized just how much pressure that puts on you. And the world. 

Even though, I think I got close with this one. 

I'm sorry. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Bug Going Around Got Me

 

Some days are for staying in bed and staring at the ceiling. Others are for getting up and changing the world. You can't do one or the other all the time. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Advice Everyone's Afraid to Give

We are all fairies, elves, dreamers - magicians. It's time you start learning how to reach your own potential before begging others for theirs. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

Photo credit:

Zoe Baumann  

The Birthdays are Only the Beginning

That's right, we're celebrating you and all the joy you carry with you through life. Keep smiling, we'll do this again soon. I love you!

-M. Rene'

The Feelings Van Gogh Never Explained

I keep finding skeletons in the closet, in my dirty laundry, in the bed next to me - and I know it's part of having a life well lived - but I don't know how much more of this I can take. 

- Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Confetti in my Hair

 

I met Mark this way - the real one, not the poet. Paul too, now that I think about it. 

It was in that moment that we all realized you bet your ass I'm gonna celebrate the little wins just as loudly as the big ones. 

Today's absolutely no exception. 

I hope you'll get to read the manuscript yourself soon. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Road Reaches Upwards Too

Everything feels like an uphill battle. Keep going and you'll surely be rewarded with a soul full of stars. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Sea of Regular Strangers

I'm back at work today. All the faces in the lobby look like you and all the songs on the radio remind me of the conversations we still haven't finished. God, we need to go out for coffee together again soon.

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Bouquet Misses you Too

 

Thank you for the flowers. I'll call soon. 

Right now everything hurts too badly. 

-M. Rene'

The Emergency Room is Dead and so am I

Sometimes the sky is the only good thing left in this world. 

Sincerely,

BlueJay

Artist Credit: Cynalin

The Bed Has Room for Two

 

I want to say I understand that today's not really for you. And I'm glad you get to take a bit of a break from the world. Even if that includes me.

But I don't understand this newfound need for distance. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Weather Matters

There's a greater need for sky water than I thought and all the wrong places are getting it. Stay safe out there. Call when you can.

-Sincerely

Bluejay

The Upcoming Writing Party

 

Upcoming event, 24 hours of writing to complete and round out our projects. Join in Discord here or on Twitch here. January 30 & 31 Sprints, challenges, prizes and space to celebrate all things accomplished this month!

The Trusting of a Gut

I completely scrapped everything I was working on for this goal. With 5 hours to the deadline, I started over completely. There aren't enough sticky notes or postcards to get through this with any sort of understanding from the outside. And yet, I've never been more proud. 

I hope you're still writing too.

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Burning of Everything

There's no rain here. No rain where it's needed most. But maybe our tears will be enough water for the earth to get through another week. Then we can stop crying?

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Selfies are Proof You Exist

 

We all need friends we only visit when the entire world is crumbling around us. Those few that understand the sides of you that even you haven't quite figured out yet. 

P.S. the bookstore is only good in small doses too. 

-M. Rene'

The Postcards are Drying

 

I've been painting sunflowers again. I almost got out the postcards and the waterproof varnish. I should have written to you sooner. But this week I'm the artist and the poet. I haven't learned to balance those worlds yet. Even after 20 years. 

-Sincerely,

Bluejay

The Things we do for Love

 

There are still days when I pick up the pen, I don't know who I'm writing to or why I even bother. But I'm glad you're beginning to realize who your friends are. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The January Challenge Welcomes All

All month long I'll be hosting the Sincerely BlueJay Novel Writing Challenge of 2025! This is a free community-based event designed to help you build a healthy writing routine, discover your voice, and prove to yourself just how incredibly capable you really are! You can sign up HERE and get a goodie bag just for signing up and another one when you complete the month! One more thing that sets this apart from other similar challenges is that you get to set your OWN goal - as long as its meaningful and motivational to you - it counts! 

The community has truly come together to get this off the ground with Kit Brannish making stickers and Cyn designed an incredible spreadsheet tracker anyone can access HERE 

It's been a while since we've gotten together to write. I hope to see you join us. 

We'll be live on Twtitch.tv/sincerelybluejay writing Sunday Morning at 9am and in Discord writing on Monday Morning at 9am and back on Twitch Tuesday evening at 5:30pm! 

See you there,

M. Rene' 

The Many Shades of Dawn

I know we're supposed to be celebrating "newness" and "fresh starts" - but I want nothing more than to stare at the sky, wonder if you're doing the same wherever you are tonight, and hold on to the person I am when I'm with you. 

I miss you.

-Sincerely,

Bluejay