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Deb Riley-Magnus

@rileymagnus.bsky.social

Voracious writer, author, retired chef, former marketing nerd, and chocolate lover. NO DMS

2,923 Followers  |  2,101 Following  |  1,173 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024  |  1.9237

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a woman is laying on top of a stack of suitcases with #schitts creek written on the bottom ALT: a woman is laying on top of a stack of suitcases with #schitts creek written on the bottom

I'm busy NOT writing! LOL! What are you up to the next few weeks? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

14.10.2025 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ What are you writing? Iโ€™m crazy busy and will see you all on November 2! WRITE ON! #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

14.10.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge. LOST- What if your MC was suddenly, inexplicably lost? Has no idea where he is or how to get back to a place without threatening wildlife? Would this twist enhance or destroy a scene? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

14.10.2025 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a gray shirt is standing in a kitchen cooking ALT: a man in a gray shirt is standing in a kitchen cooking

What's your favorite thing to do when you're not writing? Maybe dance-cooking? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

10.10.2025 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day - Does your MC have an odd hobby? Like a military man who loves to bake? A sweet female MC how loves to change the oil and work on engines? A family counselor who is also a scary clown? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

10.10.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge. POVโ€“ A SHRINK. What opinion would a professional psychologist have of your MC? Imagine he recommends that the character change focus for a healthier life outlook. How would that change your story? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

10.10.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man sitting in front of a computer with pmitf.com on the bottom right ALT: a man sitting in front of a computer with pmitf.com on the bottom right

Are you an early morning writer? Or a late night writer? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

09.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ I think we all know that to write well, me must read wellโ€ฆ so WHAT ARE YOU READING? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

09.10.2025 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge.
DIALOG โ€“ A GOD. How do you think a god, or God talks? How would that deity talk to your MC? What would he/she say? Is it funny? Or totally serious? #Writingommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

09.10.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have to have a window. No clue why, but I can't face the wall and write!

09.10.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great point!

09.10.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Does other writers get a bit confused when the seasons change? Not summer. Not winter. I'm hot, but cold, but... #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

07.10.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ Where do you do your best writing? At a desk? In a coffee shop? Outside? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

07.10.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge. GOOD IS BAD. This challenge is all about twisting your MC in knots. If heโ€™s a good guy, give him despicable hidden traits. If heโ€™s the bad guy, show the softest underbelly you can create. #Writingcommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

07.10.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's moving along at a slow, but effective pace!

07.10.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You go! ๐Ÿ˜Š

07.10.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with the words sweet written above him ALT: elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with the words sweet written above him

Now, THIS is how writing should feel EVERY... SINGLE... DAY!!! Happy writing, everyone! #Writingommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

03.10.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ Whatโ€™s happening in your writerly world? Writing? Editing? Publishing? Goofing off? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

03.10.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge. CHANGE โ€“ PERSON. This is a toughie and sometimes happens against our wishes. But just for a moment, imagine your First Person story in Third Person, or vice versa. How does it feel? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

03.10.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a scene from schitts creek shows a woman crawling into a pile of luggage ALT: a scene from schitts creek shows a woman crawling into a pile of luggage

In a few weeks I'm on a LONG FLIGHT. What do you suggest I read??? #WritinCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

02.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ What are your thoughts on AI for MARKETING your books? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

02.10.2025 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge.
SENSES โ€“ PROTECTIVE. Imagine the sudden addition of a character your MC must protect. How does he/she cope with this? Is it something they can do? Something they are willing to do? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

02.10.2025 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ I feel great for the first time in weeks! I want to laugh! Todayโ€™s questionโ€ฆ whatโ€™s the funniest thing that ever happened to you as a writer? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

30.09.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge. ERA โ€“ YESTERDAY. Take your WIP and give it a critical slip in time. Suddenly itโ€™s the day before and the character has a chance to change something. Will he? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

30.09.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cat is laying on its back on the floor with the words me today below it . ALT: a cat is laying on its back on the floor with the words me today below it .

It's raining and cold and I feel like crap. Writing should be a blast today. *sigh* #Writingommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

24.09.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ Sorry, Iโ€™ve been under the weather lately. Todayโ€™s questionโ€ฆ How do you keep the creative juices flowing when all you really want to do is curl up with a cup of tea? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

24.09.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge.
GEOGRAPHY โ€“ A CAVE. Who likes caves? Dark, potentially dangerous caves with snakes, or bats, or maybe a sleeping bear around the bend? Now put your MC inside a cave. What happens? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

24.09.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard is standing in front of a screen with mathematical equations written on it . ALT: a man with a beard is standing in front of a screen with mathematical equations written on it .

Working through the plot for book two... I think I need chocolate. #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

18.09.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Author Survey Question of the Day โ€“ How many times do you read through your own book before publishing or submitting it? Have you read it at all since it was published? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

18.09.2025 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creative Brilliance Challenge of the Day.
NATURE โ€“ CROSS ROADS. Take a moment to imagine if your character took a different path filled with challenges he isnโ€™t prepared for? Would the story still work out? Or would it be very different? #WritingCommunity #books #AuthorLife #amwriting #amquerying

18.09.2025 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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