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I'm a #writer of the three Gs: gods, ghosts, and (usually magical) girls. She/Her. Neurodivergent. Ace. Unapologetically leftist. I even write with my left hand. Say nice things about Detroit! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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Right? If it's important, they'll message.

05.02.2026 05:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rei is uncomfortable with the loss of control, but they do help her in a tight spot. And, yeah, their festival goes *hard*.

05.02.2026 04:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. --priests who live there call it Treiladikos, or 'madhouse', since Sokomos is the also the god of madness. They believe truth is to be found in the shedding of identity and untethering one's self from reality. (aka Tons of drugs in their magic. Pretty much all drugs, really. They're fun.) /fin

05.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. --god of freedom, the priesthood is at the center of an in-world abolitionist movement a la the Underground Railroad. So while the hill doesn't have an official name, as I said, it is often called Eulourai, or 'freedom mountain' or Ainobas, for 'mount nuisance', depending on who's asked. The-- ๐Ÿงต

05.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. Archyne Vatican City in some ways. Sokomos never really melded into human society, so the hill is essentially his own demesne, where the laws of magic and physics don't follow the usual path. The hill is also, because of its independent status, not beholden to most laws. Sokomos being a-- ๐Ÿงต

05.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. Their temple, built by the Ancients and woven with Sokomos' magic to be almost more forest than construct, it is made of he stone of the hill and the roots of its mighty trees. As in grown rather than built. The whole hill is sacred to Sokomos and not part of the city proper. Sort of like a-- ๐Ÿงต

05.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. As far as the first WIP goes, the locales aren't in the mountains as most of them are near the sea, but Temena is a city surrounded by hills. The most important one isn't named, but it is home to the Sokomoi, who are essentially the in-world priests of Dionysus. ๐Ÿงต #FebruaryWorldbuilders #writesky

05.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. There aren't really any terms I've come up with in a dictionary sense. For Rei, magic is as simple as reaching for her dagger, whether physically or spiritually. She can sense it. Some people use chanting to focus their wills, but the words aren't necessary. Just will. #Febchantment #writesky

05.02.2026 03:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rei wouldn't pick up. She probably wouldn't pick up if *anyone* called. The phone is on silent at all times, and she doesn't even notice it ringing when it does. She'd check, notice someone called, and maybe message if it's someone she wants to talk to. #AwesomeCharacters #writingcommunity #writesky

05.02.2026 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having tons of personal experience with panic attacks made writing Emma's one of the easier parts of this project. Beren's response is based on the excellence of the friends in my life who've gotten me through them. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #writesky

04.02.2026 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

February 4th โ€“ position

#AnthropomorphicNovel, today!

Vicki is considering making someโ€ฆstaffing adjustments.

Ray is hoping she can prevent this guy from being fired in a more literal sense than usual.

#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

04.02.2026 08:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

G'morning #WIPSnips! Sam assumes the position along with the rest of the crew of the Silverbrow as they stumble upon an ongoing Situation Cloud Banks Cavern.
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity

04.02.2026 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips | position

From the most recent chapter of Fire in the Sky (so 'ware spoilers at the link) and Viola's found herself cornered by Amelia's mother for a private conversation

( saranadosfiction.com/2026/02/02/f... )

04.02.2026 08:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From: โ€˜Time and Time Againโ€™
Prompt: โ€˜Positionโ€™

#WiPSnips

04.02.2026 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingprompt

Duels of Blood ("posted" as a synonym?)

04.02.2026 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #writers #writesky

Princess Aiamin, in line to be the next High Queen of Atalantis, gives Mireia a "with great power comes great responsibility" speech. She's a good bean ๐Ÿ˜

From my upcoming book THE GODS OF ATALANTIS, part 1 of my #Atlantis trilogy.

04.02.2026 11:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#fantasy #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WIPSnips #position

Rushak has been thrown into a tiny dungeon cell.

- From Brotherโ€™s Keeper, my fantasy WIP about two brothers bound by a misunderstood power.

04.02.2026 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hmm something weird might be happening with Tova and her new boyfriend. #WIPSnips #WIP #AmWriting #WritingPrompts #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Fantasy #FantasySky #DarkFantasy #Necromancy

04.02.2026 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips | position

From The Stardust of Failure, Chapter 10, in which David releases a memoir.

04.02.2026 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bit longer #WIPSnips than usual, to give contextโ€ฆ This is from the backstory of Mr. Calver, Alexander's new tutor in England.

04.02.2026 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips | position

This is actually an excerpt from the very first chapter, but already Iโ€™m like dropping hints that the relationship between the Incarnate and her loyal bodyguards isnโ€™t necessarily limited to whatโ€™s strictly professional

04.02.2026 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

A woman asks for a room at the inn. Shallot has reason to suspect she's a slavecatcher looking for Grilled and Garlic...

04.02.2026 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here we have another from Savage as You. Hailey is visiting her new friend Cinder's very disorganized house the first time. Cinder ... kind of still wants nothing to do with Hailey, finding her bubbly personality fake and annoying. They chat as she searches for something.

#WIPSnips #WriteSky

04.02.2026 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #writingprompt

Maya meets Mr. Schadenfreude's brother, Mr. Mitgefรผhl.

04.02.2026 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having tons of personal experience with panic attacks made writing Emma's one of the easier parts of this project. Beren's response is based on the excellence of the friends in my life who've gotten me through them. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #writesky

04.02.2026 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think so much of Rei's story is her discovering who she is that, by the end, the reader will know her at least as well as she knows herself. Whether that's everything depends on if a person can ever be fully known even unto themselves. #AwesomeCharacters #writingcommunity #writesky

04.02.2026 04:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

3. I have the vague outline of a map that I drew about a year ago before I added about a gazillion more parts to the world.

Yes, I know it looks like Europe. That's the inspiration. But I've added a ton more since then. #FebruaryWorldbuilders #writingcommunity #writesky

04.02.2026 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

3. The central concept of magic on Getaera is will power. In order to access power, whether it be their own or a shared pool of the faithful, a person needs to learn specific visualization and expression techniques. It basically amounts to imposing one's will on nature. #Febchantment #writesky

04.02.2026 02:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes they are. The most I'll say is that people will like them. And the reveal will do real psychological harm to Rei.

03.02.2026 05:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2. --writing in this world for the rest of my life. Just stop me when I get to the Americas. Eurasia and Africa are more than enough. /fin

03.02.2026 05:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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