S. J. Argent

I read Wuthering Heights every year. I like to wait for a really rainy day or a storm if I'm lucky x

Well that's it. Ya girl is ready to submit her final Master's Portfolio.
I'm waiting until Halloween to submit it as a little goth tradition (I legally changed my name on Halloween), but it's done!
#writing #university #creativewriting #writer

Boosting for anyone interested in Diverse Books.

First draft of the Masters portfolio is DONE! Now comes the hard part. Edits.

#booksky #writer #novel #creativewriting

It’s #bookshopday and this handy starter pack has all the LGBTQIA+ book love you need!

A person with shoulder-length, wavy ash blonde hair and vibrant green bangs poses confidently indoors. They are wearing round glasses, a nose ring, and a necklace with a metallic pendant. Their outfit includes a black mesh top featuring an illustration of a Sphynx cat surrounded by stars, paired with loose black cargo pants with a drawstring waist. Visible tattoos adorn both arms. In the softly lit background, there is a framed abstract green and purple painting on the wall.

I don’t often post selfies on here, but I’m in love with this top, and I’m so happy with the body changes happening right now!
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#goth #alternative #lgbt #bodypositivity #tattoo #hrt #trans

I’ve made this mistake and the poor people in my book had to watch as their home morphed from a village to a town to a hamlet for the sake of linguistic variety. They must have been so confused.

Having some bad pain days again but only 2000 words or so of my masters portfolio to go.

Then on to edits!

Had an amazing time at an old book fair. There were so many classics I could never afford. I think the highlight was being able to very carefully hold a book from 1518. And yes of course I had to sniff it.

#booksky #books #oldbooks #classics

Thank you. Me too x

Ash holding her book A Guards Request

I'm not a meme lord, nor am I good at marketing, but I wrote a novel about a tortured sword waifu who'll do anything for her princess and a succubus dommy mommy who's out to reclaim her crown... You should check it out!

linktr.ee/AshHester

#BookSky #Author

Will be finished by the end of November. I am both excited and nervous to see it finished. x

Of course. Trauma brain always wants one hand on the wheel. And thank you! x

Thank you for this. It's hard to get out of that mindset sometimes when trauma brain takes over x

"Customers who bought this also bought copies of The Daily Mail and a 4 pack of special brew"

I know i still need to find a new job. It's making me have stomach cramps and insomnia from the anxiety. But at least i feel strong enough to be creative again. It gives me something else to look forward to. At the end of the day I can shit down the work PC and find a cosy place to write and escape.

The reason I left BlueSky for a while was my mental health tanked. I took sick leave for stress, and just stopped writing. I felt there was no point being here if I had nothing to talk about.

I'm back at work now. It's become very toxic, and it's not ok. But I'm writing. And I'm here.
#mentalhealth

I think it’s my new comfort book when things aren’t great. X

Ebook cover for ‘A Light for the Dead to Follow’ by Rebecca Crunden. Cover image is of a skull surrounded by red-pink flowers. There are vines at the top beside the title. The title font is black and maroon, the name font is white.

🗡️ fantasy novella
⚰️ accidental reawakening of dead immortals
🏹 gallant knights
👑 evil kingdom 🤝 evil queendom
🌲 enchanted plants and forests
🥀 romance and friendship

🔖 link: mybook.to/mUVTmR
💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/a-light-for-...
📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

The image shows the cover of a book titled "A Dowry of Blood" by S.T. Gibson. Details on the cover: It is labeled as a The Sunday Times Bestseller. The design is gothic and elegant, with a black background, red floral embellishments, and a portrait of a woman in period clothing (a red off-shoulder dress and pearl necklace). The woman's eyes are obscured by a red lace-like band, enhancing the dark and mysterious tone. The title "A Dowry of Blood" has two interlocking red rings forming the "OO" in "BLOOD." A quote at the bottom from Alexis Henderson describes the book as "Thrilling and seductive."

This book is incredible. This isn't just a vampire novel, @stgibson.bsky.social gave a love letter to anyone who has been or is trapped by domestic abuse.
It says you are seen. You are loved. And that no matter what, you can heal.
Thank you for this gift. x
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#BookSky #books #vampire #gothic #love

Oh fine. I twisted my arm. x

Whoop whoop! Lap cat say's you got this! x

As a trans and queer woman I can confidently say they have ALWAYS been around and always been loud enough for us to hear. I just wished more people listened sooner.

Readable to me is "doesn't end up inn the DNF pile".

A framed painting of purple foxglove flowers against a green background. The main flower spike is prominently centered, with smaller foxglove spikes in the background. The green backdrop has vertical drips of paint, giving it a textured and abstract forest-like effect. The frame is metallic gold with a white matting.

A painting of tall purple foxglove flowers set against a green background. The central foxglove spike is large and detailed, surrounded by two smaller spikes on either side. The background features vertical green paint drips, creating an abstract forest-like effect. The artist's signature "S Gregory" appears in the bottom right corner.

My amazing fiancé painted my favourite flower for me. It now has pride of place on our lounge wall. I adore foxgloves and I adore her. x
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#painting #plants #flowers #foxglove #poisonous #love #art

That’s amazing! I’ve had to slow down my reading atm for other projects but I already miss it. X

The image shows a humorous cartoon depicting a writer's struggle. The writer, shown as a simple stick figure, is standing on one side of a large gap, labeled "The thousands of words I’ve written so far." The other side of the gap is labeled "That one scene I’m trying to get to that inspired this whole thing." The writer is looking across the gap at the scene, symbolizing the challenge of connecting all their writing to the key plot point they are striving to reach. The plot itself is represented by an arrow pointing to the scene.

*slowly crawls out of a pile of blankets, empty coffee cups and books*

I’m still around I promise! I realise I haven’t been on here for a long time, but I really want to get back to it as this app has been one of the best support networks for me as a writer.

I missed you all!

#writer #author

A stack of seven books is placed on a dark wooden surface in front of a computer monitor with a YouTube video playing. The books are stacked with their spines facing outward, showing their titles and authors. The books in the stack are: 1. *She’s Always Hungry* by Eliza Clark (red cover with bold white and black text). 2. *Tender Is the Flesh* by Agustina Bazterrica (black and red cover). 3. *Tales of Mystery & Imagination* by Edgar Allan Poe (dark cover with white and blue text). 4. *First You Write a Sentence.* by Joe Moran (white and orange spine). 5. *The Spirit Bares Its Teeth* by Andrew Joseph White (purple and black cover with floral elements). 6. *Bunny* by Mona Awad (bright pink cover with yellow text and an illustration of a rabbit). The books appear to be a mix of horror, gothic literature, writing advice, and surreal fiction. In the background, a Nintendo Switch console with blue and red Joy-Con controllers is partially visible behind the stack.

Assignment time. Can you tell I’m writing horror?

A person with light skin, round glasses, and a septum piercing takes a close-up selfie indoors. They have voluminous, frizzy blonde hair with green bangs. They wear a black, semi-sheer, star-patterned top with a deep neckline and a silver pendant necklace. Their makeup includes winged eyeliner. Their expression is neutral with a slight hint of a smile, and they are looking directly at the camera. The background is slightly blurred, showing a wooden door and a white wall.

Entering my big hair era.

The book cover for *A Touch of Darkness* by Scarlett St. Clair features an intricate design with gold ornamental vines weaving across a dark background. Among the vines, vibrant purple and blue flowers bloom, adding a touch of color and elegance. The title is displayed in bold white capital letters, partially entwined with the floral elements. Above the title, a tagline reads: "As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—and it's forbidden." The author's name appears below the title in white text, along with the note "Hades x Persephone," indicating a retelling of the mythological love story.

I'm really enjoying this so far. The cover is absolutely gorgeous.