T.J. Rivergrass

3rd Feb 2026: World Building World-building! What fun. Honestly, this is one of my favourite parts of writing, and having come from the fanfiction mines, it's not I have something I get to do a whole lot. This world, we'll call.....

Want to know more about my world-building process for my future novels? Check out my latest blog post.

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I’m a champion procrastinator. I will finish this blog post but first I shall do a full body weight lifting work out 😆 #WriteLife #ProcrastinatorsUnite

My cat has abandoned me, right when my feet need warming the most. #catsky

I think I have unintentionally made my antagonist the love interest. Oopsie doopsie. 😆 #WriteSky #AmWriting #Romantasy

26th Jan 2026: Genres, Tropes and Naming Conventions For the last few weeks, I have been up to my elbows in world-building and planning. The stories I want to share are soft and romantic, but I want them set in a vibrant fantasy world bursting with...

Hop on over to my blog to catch a sneak peek at the genres and tropes included in my WIP novel!

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So, who likes a map in their #fantasy novels? What about #romantasy? #WriteLife #MapMaking

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We often think of writing as a solo activity, but idea jamming with my writing group friends really helped to blow out the cobwebs and open up the old synapses. I strongly recommend finding yourself a writing buddy to share your journey with. #WriteSky #WriteLife

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Thank you! 😊

Well into the world-building zone tonight! I can visualise my entire realm, but it seems I can't name anything 😅 How do we go about naming our settlements and fantasy races, folks? #WriteLife #WriteSky

Check out my latest blog post about the benefits of taking yourself on an Artist Date and my trip to Swansea.

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A night at the theatre with Michael Sheen and the cast of #OurTown has had a rejuvenating effect. It’s a wonderful show and given me a great many things to think about. Congratulations @welshnattheatre.bsky.social

Took myself out on a little artists date to Swansea beach to refill that creative well. Feeling ready for a warm cuppa and an hour alone with my laptop. #writelife #artistsdate

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It’s been slow going this month but I did some serious world building today! A little relieved that the post Christmas fog is beginning to lift. #WriteLife #MyWorld

CG rendering of a bearman with red hair wearing natural fabric tribal clothing. The flavour text reads: Koya “You can tell a lot about a place from its dirt,” Koya says. He presses the pink tip of his tongue to the soft earth. “Hum. Not as good as honey though.”

Koya is an Ursa Nomad from the Great Redwood Groves. Why, when he has tried so hard to run from his destiny, has he walked right into the jaws on fate?

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Write a few hundred words of flowery prose about gay love - 😍🥳🍾
Write a professional cover letter - 😱😭💀

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A photo of a landscape with a twisting path leading into a tree covered hillscape.

Resting is part of the creative process. It is important to take time away from the keyboard, wander in the fresh air, and let the beauty of the world refill your creative wells.

Check out my blog post on #selfcare below!

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Focusing on progress, not perfection, in 2026.
#perfectionism #justfinish #progressoverperfection #mindset #motivation #workinprogress #doneisbetterthanperfect #2026mantra #writerproblems

Me: What if I were to do some writing now?
Ben: What if I were to nap on your laptop first?

FYI: Ben is a cat.

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Hello to my new followers! I really appreciate your support. I better finish writing this thing then huh? 😆 #WriteLife

If you want to hear all about my upcoming original content, you can check out my new blog tjrivergrass.blog and follow me here or on Instagram. I'm up for the challenge! This year is the year I finish and publish my #romantasy novel. #WriteLife #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

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I’m starting the year with the best of intentions. I’ve been toiling in the fanfiction mines for as long as I can remember, but this is the year that I get serious.

Watch this space!

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First draft complete. Time to prepare for the second draft.
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