Cheryl Landes
@clandes.bsky.social
Award-winning author, photographer, editor, technical communications consultant, speaker, traveler, jazz fan, cat lover.
Tomorrow, I'll be reading a story from my book, Rainbows in the Snow, at the next Books and Booze event at Goodbar in Portland. Eight authors will be there reading from their books.
May 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Tomorrow, I'll be reading a story from my book, Rainbows in the Snow, at the next Books and Booze event at Goodbar in Portland. Eight authors will be there reading from their books.
Tomorrow, I'll be speaking on a Mindfulness Professionalism Panel at the Columbia River Author Festival at the public library in Longview, Washington. More than 25 authors will be there selling and signing their books. If you're in the neighborhood, I hope to see you there.
May 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Tomorrow, I'll be speaking on a Mindfulness Professionalism Panel at the Columbia River Author Festival at the public library in Longview, Washington. More than 25 authors will be there selling and signing their books. If you're in the neighborhood, I hope to see you there.
Scams targeting writers are growing. Today, a colleague shared a message from Reedsy. Martin at Reedsy called a scammer impersonating the company and making thousands from unsuspecting authors, recorded the call, and posted it on YouTube. Here's the link to the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JObt...
I Called a Scam Publisher Impersonating My Company…
YouTube video by Reedsy
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April 29, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Scams targeting writers are growing. Today, a colleague shared a message from Reedsy. Martin at Reedsy called a scammer impersonating the company and making thousands from unsuspecting authors, recorded the call, and posted it on YouTube. Here's the link to the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JObt...
I'm honored and deeply grateful for my memoir receiving first place in the @chantireviews.com 2025 Journey: Overcoming Adversity in Narrative Non-Fiction category. The first-place and grand prize winners were announced Saturday night at the Chanticleer Authors Conference in Bellingham, Washington.
April 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I'm honored and deeply grateful for my memoir receiving first place in the @chantireviews.com 2025 Journey: Overcoming Adversity in Narrative Non-Fiction category. The first-place and grand prize winners were announced Saturday night at the Chanticleer Authors Conference in Bellingham, Washington.
Are you a book author who's noticing more scam emails in your inbox? The number in my inbox has been growing during the past six months. Stephanie Chandler of the Nonfiction Authors Association wrote this article with tips on spotting scams: nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/authors-bewa...
Authors Beware: Scam Emails Offering to Acquire Your Book for Publication or Promote Your Book Through Low-Cost Services - Nonfiction Authors Association
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but AI has enabled a new breed of scammers who are targeting authors in various ways. I’ve been hearing from our members about these flattering emails, and the number of reports has increased dramatically in recent weeks. I’ve also seen author scam alerts posted on social […]
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April 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Are you a book author who's noticing more scam emails in your inbox? The number in my inbox has been growing during the past six months. Stephanie Chandler of the Nonfiction Authors Association wrote this article with tips on spotting scams: nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/authors-bewa...
The research behind falling cats landing on their feet: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/s...
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
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March 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The research behind falling cats landing on their feet: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/s...
Are you curious about which jobs are the most and least vulnerable to automation? The Washington Post conducted an analysis about this. You can enter your title for a vulnerability ranking. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt
Most web designers will be fine. Many secretaries won’t. Women largely hold the most vulnerable occupations. Look up your job to see how at risk it is.
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March 17, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Are you curious about which jobs are the most and least vulnerable to automation? The Washington Post conducted an analysis about this. You can enter your title for a vulnerability ranking. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
“Don’t allow anybody to make you feel that you are nobody. Always feel that you count, always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
– Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
“Don’t allow anybody to make you feel that you are nobody. Always feel that you count, always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
– Martin Luther King Jr.
What happens to Christmas trees after the holiday festivities are over? Countless are tossed in the trash each year, and many wind up slowly decomposing in landfills. But along England’s Fylde Coast, wildlife volunteers use them to battle coastal erosion. nicenews.com/environment/...
Recycled Christmas Trees Fight Coastal Erosion in UK
Each year, volunteers plant recycled Christmas trees along the Fylde Coast in the U.K. to help fight coastal erosion.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
What happens to Christmas trees after the holiday festivities are over? Countless are tossed in the trash each year, and many wind up slowly decomposing in landfills. But along England’s Fylde Coast, wildlife volunteers use them to battle coastal erosion. nicenews.com/environment/...
Today only: The 2026 "Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude" eBook is available for free. A few of my gratitude essays are included in the book again this year.
Download the book at this link: www.amazon.com/Community-Bo...
Download the book at this link: www.amazon.com/Community-Bo...
The Community Book Project: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude
The Community Book Project: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude - Kindle edition by Kozik, Donna. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Community Book Project: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today only: The 2026 "Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude" eBook is available for free. A few of my gratitude essays are included in the book again this year.
Download the book at this link: www.amazon.com/Community-Bo...
Download the book at this link: www.amazon.com/Community-Bo...
The location of the Glenwood Cubbies Holiday Bazaar has changed.
📍 New Location:
Laurin Middle School
13601 NE 97th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
🛍️ Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I’ll be there selling my two latest books, Rainbows in the Snow and The Best I Can Do.
📍 New Location:
Laurin Middle School
13601 NE 97th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
🛍️ Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I’ll be there selling my two latest books, Rainbows in the Snow and The Best I Can Do.
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The location of the Glenwood Cubbies Holiday Bazaar has changed.
📍 New Location:
Laurin Middle School
13601 NE 97th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
🛍️ Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I’ll be there selling my two latest books, Rainbows in the Snow and The Best I Can Do.
📍 New Location:
Laurin Middle School
13601 NE 97th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
🛍️ Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I’ll be there selling my two latest books, Rainbows in the Snow and The Best I Can Do.
Another holiday event confirmed! I'll be selling and signing my books at this Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 7, at Glenwood Heights Primary School in Vancouver, WA. This will be a fun event.
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Another holiday event confirmed! I'll be selling and signing my books at this Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 7, at Glenwood Heights Primary School in Vancouver, WA. This will be a fun event.
Tomorrow in Hillsboro, OR: I'll be selling my books at the Holiday Bazaar at MorningStar Senior Living, 1075 NE Amberglen Parkway. From what I've heard, there will be a lot of handcrafted gift ideas for the holidays.
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Tomorrow in Hillsboro, OR: I'll be selling my books at the Holiday Bazaar at MorningStar Senior Living, 1075 NE Amberglen Parkway. From what I've heard, there will be a lot of handcrafted gift ideas for the holidays.
Late this afternoon, the audiobook version of my memoir, The Best I Can Do, was approved by Audible and is available on their website. It should be available on Amazon and iTunes in a few days. www.audible.com/pd/B0G1N98PC...
The Best I Can Do
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Winner of the Gold Book Award for Nonfiction from Literary Titan and the Silver Book Award for Nonfiction from the Nonfiction Book Awards She started off ha...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Late this afternoon, the audiobook version of my memoir, The Best I Can Do, was approved by Audible and is available on their website. It should be available on Amazon and iTunes in a few days. www.audible.com/pd/B0G1N98PC...
I'm excited to be reading from my memoir, The Best I Can Do, at a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank at the Rose City Book Pub in Portland tonight. My reading is scheduled at 5:10 p.m.
This event will be a lot of fun!
This event will be a lot of fun!
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I'm excited to be reading from my memoir, The Best I Can Do, at a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank at the Rose City Book Pub in Portland tonight. My reading is scheduled at 5:10 p.m.
This event will be a lot of fun!
This event will be a lot of fun!
Yes, it's happening again. www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
Sea otters are stealing surfboards in California. Again
People in the community are calling on surfers and others in the ocean to keep their distance for their own safety and that of the otters.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Yes, it's happening again. www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
THURSDAY (October 23): Jack Molisani is the guest speaker in the Coffee and Content webinar:
How NOT to Get Hired: Tech Writer Job Search, Resume, Interview Disasters
Can't make it at that time? Register and we'll email you the recording!
www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273...
How NOT to Get Hired: Tech Writer Job Search, Resume, Interview Disasters
Can't make it at that time? Register and we'll email you the recording!
www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273...
How Not to Get Hired: Tech Writer Job Search, Resume, Interview Disasters
Dodge the pitfalls of tech writing job applications with insights from Jack Molisani, President of ProSpring Staffing. In this episode of Coffee and Content, you'll learn precisely what not to do when...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
THURSDAY (October 23): Jack Molisani is the guest speaker in the Coffee and Content webinar:
How NOT to Get Hired: Tech Writer Job Search, Resume, Interview Disasters
Can't make it at that time? Register and we'll email you the recording!
www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273...
How NOT to Get Hired: Tech Writer Job Search, Resume, Interview Disasters
Can't make it at that time? Register and we'll email you the recording!
www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273...
I'm returning to Seaview, WA, on Saturday, October 4, to the PNW Authors Book Fair. If you're on the southern Washington coast, stop by and say hello. Special guest Fredrick Cooper will be reading from his novels set in Southwest Washington and Southeast Alaska.
September 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I'm returning to Seaview, WA, on Saturday, October 4, to the PNW Authors Book Fair. If you're on the southern Washington coast, stop by and say hello. Special guest Fredrick Cooper will be reading from his novels set in Southwest Washington and Southeast Alaska.
Just saw this message in my inbox: My memoir, The Best I Can Do, received an honorable mention in the Books Shelf contest for non-fiction. www.booksshelf.com/winners-july...
Winners July 2025 | BooksShelf
Check out the winners of our writing contest here.
Writing Contest Awards
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September 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just saw this message in my inbox: My memoir, The Best I Can Do, received an honorable mention in the Books Shelf contest for non-fiction. www.booksshelf.com/winners-july...
Animal Aid's annual garage sale is on Saturday, August 23, at Southwest Auto Body & Frame, down the hill from the shelter. Stop by and shop. Most items are "name your own price".
I'll be there, helping in the morning. Hope to see you there!
I'll be there, helping in the morning. Hope to see you there!
August 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Animal Aid's annual garage sale is on Saturday, August 23, at Southwest Auto Body & Frame, down the hill from the shelter. Stop by and shop. Most items are "name your own price".
I'll be there, helping in the morning. Hope to see you there!
I'll be there, helping in the morning. Hope to see you there!
My monthly newsletter is back. It was on hiatus until I could find a different newsletter service option. I'll cover my book news and events and other writing related topics. To sign up, go to my home page. tabbycatco.com
Tabby Cat Communications - User-Friendly Materials
A technical communications consultant who creates clear, easy-to-follow user instructions for your new or existing product.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
My monthly newsletter is back. It was on hiatus until I could find a different newsletter service option. I'll cover my book news and events and other writing related topics. To sign up, go to my home page. tabbycatco.com
If you'd like to become more comfortable with speaking on camera, Linda Ugelow is offering a free workshop August 18-22 called "5 Days to Make Friends with the Lens". I've attended a few of Linda's webinars and workshops and have learned a lot from them. lindaugelow.newzenler.com/courses/frie...
Make Friends with the Lens
Learn to feel comfortable, relaxed, and at ease in front of the camera lens so you can bring that presence wherever you are seen and heard, on video, live streams, podcasts, webinars, in meetings, pre...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If you'd like to become more comfortable with speaking on camera, Linda Ugelow is offering a free workshop August 18-22 called "5 Days to Make Friends with the Lens". I've attended a few of Linda's webinars and workshops and have learned a lot from them. lindaugelow.newzenler.com/courses/frie...
My memoir, The Best I Can Do, is part of the summer Book Bingo through the Seattle Public Library. Here's a blog post from the City of Issaquah, WA, about it: www.issaquahwa.gov/CivicAlerts....
News Flash
News Flash
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August 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
My memoir, The Best I Can Do, is part of the summer Book Bingo through the Seattle Public Library. Here's a blog post from the City of Issaquah, WA, about it: www.issaquahwa.gov/CivicAlerts....
All-ages graphic storytelling workshops come to Seattle area www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
Storytelling workshop helps people express themselves through comics
Storytelling company 80% Studios is pushing the boundaries of how Native art is expressed and is helping people of all backgrounds tell their stories.
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July 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
All-ages graphic storytelling workshops come to Seattle area www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...