Andrea Riley

Archivist/records manager, wife, mom, writer, outlaw-lawman historian, and lap for a fickle black cat.

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This is Soup. And this is the energy Soup is bringing to the workplace in 2023. 13/10 we respect it

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The Dogs of 2022

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How to tell writers live in your house:

Was cleaning out the fridge and said, "Well, I don't want to use these hairy carrots." And both the husband and I said, "Harry Carrots would make a great character name."

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Yes. So very much yes. "There was a snow storm so she couldn't make it." "Your room was so messy she couldn't find your tooth."

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Once again this week, all please hail the National Archives.

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Dodge City was awesome!

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Sometimes sacrifices must be made for the sake of the sunbeam (they do not like each other).

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Bandido kitten

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Cat bunk bed.

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The National Archives has asked the Department of Justice to investigate former President Donald Trump's handling of White House records, a source says https://t.co/lEsXHrjEvx

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From January 21, 2022-February 7, 2022, join the agents of Talcott Notch Literary Services as they share the secrets of creating a story structure that works—no matter what your genre—in this entertaining and informative online event! https://t.co/tm7ajPPufN

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Day 1: 2500 words in revised/rewritten draft. #CampNaNoWriMo2021

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Say their names!

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I think it's time to take a break from Regency and Victorian mysteries.

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Today apparently is suffering for art day. And suffering for doing yardwork yesterday.

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My writing accomplishments for the day consist of downloading Scrivener. I will probably watch some more classes from the NWG conference. I still can't decide on what writing project to work on.

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I really need to remember the value in Kindle samples. So many times I start reading a book and I'm like, meh, yet I've already bought the hardcopy and feel obligated to do something with it. This explains the 1.5 foot stack of books on my nightstand.

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Wisdom from a 7-year-old: "You can't just put something down and hope for the best. You have to think about it." (In reference to homework, but yah, anything.)

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That moment when you've been fussing with your book for two days and finally figure out the solution (even if it means more work). Deep sigh.

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@TrueWestMag NARA microfilm roll 2028, roll 1 - Records Relating to U.S. Marshal Crawley P. Dake and the Earp Brothers and the Lawlessness and Cowboy Depredations in Arizona Territory, 1881-1885; Records of the Department of Justice.