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'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.'

A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.'

My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.'

My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'

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It's come to my attention...that I have a loyal commenter on CELESTIAL PROMISE 😭

I'm still experimenting with my writings and finding out who I am as a fiction writer, so please have patience with me as I try to understand what clicks with me lol
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I AM IN LOVE WITH "WHERE THE WINDS MEET"! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

#wherethewindsmeet #videogame

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When our heroine faces someone from her distant past, she finds out more than she had bargained for. What secret will she stumble across? What is the Demon King hiding? 👀

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Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.

Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days

LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL (AUDIOBOOK) Vol. 1

A demon lord's life is linked to a seemingly weak fairy in this epic fantasy romance—inspired the live-action drama on Netflix! Narrated by Kimoy Lee.

Out today on digital platforms! See RETAILERS section:
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Write like no one will read it.
Edit like everyone will quote it.

You'll be unstoppable! 🚀

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Here is her most famous poem(translated by Jiaosheng Wang): 《如夢令·昨夜雨疏風驟》 昨夜雨疏風驟，濃睡不消殘酒。 試問卷簾人，卻道海棠依舊。 知否，知否？應是綠肥紅瘦。 Late night wind howled with light shower, Still hungover despite my heavy slumber. Ask for shades to be rolled from sill, Was told my HaiTang blossomed still. Oh honey! But don't you know? Tis the season reds ebb and greens flow.

Centuries before Virginia Woolf dreamed of a “room of one’s own,” Li Qingzhao(1084 – ca. 1155) already claimed hers in the Song Dynasty. While most women were bound to the household, she built a library of 4,000 volumes and wrote with a voice both lyrical and defiant. 1/2
#poem

Went through a long mental slump, so I’m gonna try to post more 😭 I stayed away as much as possible from social media and took a break from writing. Now, I think I’m ready to come back.

#writersky #indiewriters #writingcommunity

A fantastic book launch yesterday that was a pleasure to moderate. Now chilling with Posha Shuangshu's book, featuring 10 longish stories and a total of 100 yao. I picked it up in China some years ago, it's been a donghua and being made into a live action Cdrama. I knew I was onto something. #books

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Our heroine needs an escape plan. But what’s with the wedding clothes? It turns out that the only people who didn’t know about the plan was the ‘bride’ and ‘groom’ themselves 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

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I'd forgotten how much I used to enjoy writing haiku in class, and now I've rediscovered the simplicity and sincerity in this poetic style🌸

Last night, I quickly reviewed how to #write a haiku & ended up writing several romantic #haiku for a visual novel game 😂

Midnight blue strands flow
Ocean eyes of hidden love
Together at last

#poetry #writesky

Ink and watercolour drawings of various invertebrates that I’ve seen in the garden during September - woodlice, shieldbugs, moths, a red admiral butterfly, common wasp, earwig and garden spider

Ink and watercolour drawings of various invertebrates that I’ve seen in the garden during September. Definitely getting the autumn feeling.
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#invertebrates

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Sometimes, it’s time to let go of the past. In this new chapter, our heroine finds that forging a future can mean saying goodbye to others…or cutting ties.

#xianxia #webnovels #indieauthors #romantasy

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Excited to announce I’ll be tabling at 2 events in Minnesota next month!

🌟 Twin Cities Con (Nov. 7-9)

🌟 Hmong Arts and Craft Fair (Nov. 22)

I haven’t been anywhere all year long, so I hope to see some of you then!

#artistalley #twincitiescon #hmongartsandcraftfair

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While the Xīyáng Wind Sect disciples are busy, it’s time to release the lanterns into the river. Meanwhile, our heroine’s friend has a secret wish 🏮🌊

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During the shadow puppet show, our heroine noticed that her friend was behaving strangely. And what gossip did our heroine hear that was upsetting?

#xianxia #webnovels #indieauthor

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As our heroine enjoys the Sun & Moon Festival with her friend, she finds herself watching a shadow puppet show. But what’s this? For some reason, she’s in the story? 🎭

#webnovel #xianxia #WriteSky #indieauthors

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As our heroine enjoys the Sun & Moon Festival with her friend, she finds herself watching a shadow puppet show. But what’s this? For some reason, she’s in the story? 🎭

#webnovel #xianxia #WriteSky #indieauthors

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3 dragon meme: THE INDIE AUTHOR EXPERIENCE strong dragon: EDITING strong dragon: WRITING dumb ass dragon: MARKETING

things are goin great

I'm currently finishing up an Asian romance-fantasy series that centers on reincarnation, only to turn around...and write an enemies-to-lovers series in the same genre 😂 Editing always causes me pain & makes me question my knowledge in grammar as I try to cut down parts.

Word count: 9292
I've decided that my delulu is so strong, I've written like...5.2 chapters within a night lmao--for my other novel project. Not me going: OMG BC I AM 98% COMPLETING MY FIRST SERIES, I NOW SEE HOW THAT MADE ME A BETTER WRITER & STORYTELLER 🤩

#WriteSky #writersky

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While our heroine & her friends are at the festival, Jian Yu starts acting strange. What does ball tossing symbolize? What situation did our heroine get into?

#xianxia #webnovel #indieauthors #WriteSky
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Word count: 4494
Okay, so I went...overboard all last night into the middle of the night & then, meant to only edit this evening--only to write another whole chapter lol 🤣😭 I'm finally at where I wanted to be at! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH

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Our heroine & her friend spend some time searching for the others. But is there something on her friend’s mind? What’s the story in this shadow puppet show? 🎭

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An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “Avoiding ‘Arab Land’ Stereotypes when Depicting the Premodern Arab World” by J. D. Harlock Teaser: How to move beyond tired tropes and depict the Arab world with nuance and accuracy. Series name: Worldbuilding

This week on Planetside…

Curious how fantasy settings can reflect real Arab history and culture more accurately? @jdharlock.bsky.social offers fresh insight and practical tips in “Avoiding ‘Arab Land’ Stereotypes when Depicting the Premodern Arab World”: www.sfwa.org/2025/09/16/a...

Word count: 1450
I made myself type today 😂 just so I can finally get to where I need to be at. Just to have something there. But I guess it's time to get the ball rolling and toward the pain lol

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While our heroine & her friends are at the festival, Jian Yu starts acting strange. What does ball tossing symbolize? What situation did our heroine get into?

#xianxia #webnovel #indieauthors #WriteSky
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Word count: 637
I made some progress, finishing up 1.1 chapters. I love it when I can do a quick reveal before amping up the stakes. Though I'm excited about completing the next chapter, I'm not emotionally ready for the upcoming arc 🥲 I'm not ready for the pain...

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