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Designer, Sapphic Fantasy Author, professional people wrangler. Introverted but friendly, please comment I like chatting. ๐ŸŒˆ They/Them - No under 18 - will block immediately.

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I appreciate the feedback!

04.07.2025 05:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a question for anyone with an opinion. I have a woman character thatโ€™s names Naucrate (naw-KRAH-tay). Itโ€™s nonnegotiable, itโ€™s relevant. She needs a nickname. Please vote? Suggestions also welcome.

A. Nauc (nawk)
B. Katie
C. Tay
D. Suggestion

#WritingCommunity #Writing #Writers #Booksky

03.07.2025 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am *dying* from laughing. For fun, I had AI create a fake engagement photo for my MC and political alliance. They are friends and do NOT want this. If my book ever publishes, Iโ€™m paying an artist to recreate this as a tuck in along with art of the real MCs. #wlw #swordlesbians #booksky

21.06.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I need to workshop a question. I am seriously thinking of challenging myself by introducing a third into my MCโ€™s relationship. So there would be a polycule, and it makes sense. Would you find that interesting? hard no? #wlw

#WritingCommunity #Writing #Writers #QueerWriters #swordlesbians #booksky

05.06.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh these are perfect! Thank you for showing me these. I will definitely be ordering Vi and Cait this summer, or by fall at latest.

05.06.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Completely understandable! Itโ€™s beautifully detailed. What kind of printing do you do for it? I am genuinely interested in buying a painted one. Do you have an example of a painted bust?

05.06.2025 12:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No worries. Iโ€™m intimidated by printing that anyhow. ๐Ÿ˜‚ but thank you for the shop link, Iโ€™ve been wanting to get something printed like this. May be in the budget soon.

05.06.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is the file for sale?

01.06.2025 01:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you like fanfiction and enjoy the Arcane fandom , this is a unique AU where Silco raised all 4 siblings instead of just Jinx, and Cait is an undercover detective sent to bust a crime ring. M-Rated, and be aware of warnings. #Caitvi #Arcane #fanfiction

archiveofourown.org/works/623171...

01.06.2025 00:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am a voracious reader. Like, a book a day or so. It took me 4 days to get through it, but Tryst Six Venom was insane. Kept seeing it everywhere so I broke down and read it. That book is 80% WTF. It was entertaining though.

Had a satisfying ending at least. The book keeps you guessing.

25.05.2025 06:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My AHDH ass has to get used to posting again. I had to stop so got out of habit. But I havenโ€™t been writing much either. The last major deadline hits in a week and then I am free and clear of nonsense for a while.

17.05.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But I donโ€™t *want* to go to the gym. *puts on clothes* not gonna go. *picks up AirPods and stuff* nope. *pops creatine* eff that. *puts on shoes*.

06.05.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed. My sapphic fantasy gets gory and scary once in a while. My characters have big feelings, including dark ones. As much as Iโ€™d hate to lose a reader, an explicit sex scene or a descriptive disemboweling of a bad person by a morally gray character could do damage, and Iโ€™d hate that.

04.05.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also once I retire from my day job, I fully intend to sell my stuff and we live and travel in an RV until we find our forever home.

04.05.2025 08:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Super fair. To an extent, you just get used to it. As long as thereโ€™s AC, itโ€™s ok. Once we start seeing 90โ€™s, I only come out early in the day and in the evening. I try to avoid being outside from 12-6 unless the humidity isnโ€™t bad. Weโ€™ve been lucky with a long spring. Still 70โ€™s.

04.05.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always wanted a solarium after reading Victorian stories as a kid. But in reality, I live in hells microwave (deep US south) and pretty sure it would just end up steaming people to death.

04.05.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely me this past week. Except I donโ€™t think I managed to do the circles. Just sort of stared at the mattress while standing and blacking out.

04.05.2025 03:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m going through and putting a final stamp on some chapters in book 1 finally, prepping for professional editing.

Iโ€™m hoping some moments in the series hit emotionally hard. Itโ€™s primarily diesel/steam punk, with a lot of humor, but strategic scary moments & tension take the fantasy next level.

04.05.2025 03:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A really great way to make earth friendly lunch wraps is to cut big squares of clean fabric. Then brush them with beeswax. Cleanable, renewable, and the warmth of your hands is enough to work the wraps. You can use them like cling wrap or two wrap sandwiches and stuff instead of plastic bags.

02.05.2025 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now to survive the last 16 functional days. After that is just meetings and BS.

01.05.2025 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I finished everything as of this morning finally. Year long process in total with the OSHA thing the final annoying icing. But now Iโ€™m free for 5 years. Lol

01.05.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For the record, the 10 hour OSHA safety course sucks. Itโ€™s valuable information, but I work in an office. I sit at a computer. I donโ€™t need a hard hat, or any kind of construction knowledge. Ever. But itโ€™s part of my certification. ๐Ÿ’€ Iโ€™m a graphic Designer and an author.

29.04.2025 02:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yay! Thanks for the rec, and even better itโ€™s finished! I like the art, it drew my attention immediately.

27.04.2025 03:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So close to being done w cert. Iโ€™m also thinking of pausing my main sapphic fantasy and collaborating with an illustrator to make an adorable kids book about a baby dragon. Dunno. I have to see if my friend Peachie is up for it.

25.04.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Forgot to add itโ€™s not my work. Itโ€™s a repost

22.04.2025 03:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you havenโ€™t played South of Midnight yet, itโ€™s 100% worth it so far. The game is beautiful, and well crafted. Bonus is that itโ€™s included on gamepass if you have that. #gaming #xbox

12.04.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I cannot wait. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Iโ€™m taking a long weekend to process and finally play a game. Game pass has some nice stuff right now.

11.04.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! We are like *this* close. Iโ€™m so ready to be done and then I donโ€™t have to look at it again for 5 years. lol.

11.04.2025 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice! I used to extensively read manga and Manwha, but havenโ€™t in a minute. I have such a backlog of *everything* right now due to my job. We are going through whatโ€™s called recert, and it takes a year. Sucked my energy right out. All Iโ€™ve been able to do is watch anime and write some.

11.04.2025 18:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely! I really enjoyed the latest season of Solo Leveling, even though that was the most bombastic ridiculousness. And Iโ€™m going to download South of Midnight soon. Once work lightens up a little.

11.04.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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