A.M. Obst - Fantasy Author & Editor 🪐📚
@amobstwriter.bsky.social
New Urban Fantasy Novel now available at the special price of 0.99:
www.books2read.com/DemonInTheNetwork
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www.books2read.com/DemonInTheNetwork
#booksky 💙📚
Also experienced Copy Editor and Proofreader - visit my website or get in touch.
https://amobst.com
No generative AI
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My new Urban Fantasy tells the story of Adam and his flailing attempts to NOT be dragged into a tug-of-war between weird magical entities that live inside the internet.
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
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In the graveyard of my studio, a half finished painting sits in the #dark. I avoid looking at it on my way to the kitchen. I keep the studio door closed. 'When will I finish this' is a frequent question.
I have done two others, and written a novel and three novellas in the meantime.
Damn.
#vss365
I have done two others, and written a novel and three novellas in the meantime.
Damn.
#vss365
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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A wet chuckle from
The shadows, voice rasps, "Do you
Remember the dark?"
#vss365 #dark #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@nathanbrazil.bsky.social
The shadows, voice rasps, "Do you
Remember the dark?"
#vss365 #dark #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@nathanbrazil.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A wet chuckle from
The shadows, voice rasps, "Do you
Remember the dark?"
#vss365 #dark #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@nathanbrazil.bsky.social
The shadows, voice rasps, "Do you
Remember the dark?"
#vss365 #dark #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@nathanbrazil.bsky.social
"Oh no, the instrument panel has gone #dark! I can't navigate the ship now!"
"USE THE FORCE."
"Who in the name of Betelgeuse are you?"
"YOUR JEDI MASTER."
"But... isn't Jedi a type of sheep's cheese?"
"YOU KNOW WHAT? I QUIT. I DON'T GET PAID ANYWHERE NEAR ENOUGH TO MENTOR MORONS LIKE THIS."
#vss365
"USE THE FORCE."
"Who in the name of Betelgeuse are you?"
"YOUR JEDI MASTER."
"But... isn't Jedi a type of sheep's cheese?"
"YOU KNOW WHAT? I QUIT. I DON'T GET PAID ANYWHERE NEAR ENOUGH TO MENTOR MORONS LIKE THIS."
#vss365
February 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The problem with having magic that killed with a single #touch was that nobody wanted to get close to him. Oh, he could control his power, it never struck without his permission.
But the knowledge of his ability meant they never trusted him. The fear in their eyes was impossible to conceal.
#vss365
But the knowledge of his ability meant they never trusted him. The fear in their eyes was impossible to conceal.
#vss365
February 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Your #vss365 #prompt for Feb 10 is #ache
"I wish to run my trembling fingers long
Through the black tangles of your heavy hair,
To plunge my aching head amorous of
Your skirts as into secret, perfumed bowers,
To breathe your scent as from pale withered flowers"
'Le Léthé', Charles Baudelaire
#10
"I wish to run my trembling fingers long
Through the black tangles of your heavy hair,
To plunge my aching head amorous of
Your skirts as into secret, perfumed bowers,
To breathe your scent as from pale withered flowers"
'Le Léthé', Charles Baudelaire
#10
February 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Some people's #bones ache when the weather changes;
my body is attuned to other events.
My ankles throb when a political scandal is about to break. My hands itch before a tax refund. My neck seizes up when my team will win.
Still waiting to discover what part of me predicts lottery numbers.
#vss365
my body is attuned to other events.
My ankles throb when a political scandal is about to break. My hands itch before a tax refund. My neck seizes up when my team will win.
Still waiting to discover what part of me predicts lottery numbers.
#vss365
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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He had started to get used to the ship. It’s little quirks and foibles, the metallic and plastic #bones of the vessel, but it still wasn’t really his ship.
Dylan could probably search decades and never find a ship he loved as much as Magpie, and never more than her. Something inexpressible.
#vss365
Dylan could probably search decades and never find a ship he loved as much as Magpie, and never more than her. Something inexpressible.
#vss365
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Her rage was a spring that was #wound tighter and tighter every time she saw the king. When in the same room, she kept her eyes downcast, bit her tongue, clenched her fists - anything to stop the fury erupting from her.
Not until she was ready, when her plans were laid and nearing fruition.
#vss365
Not until she was ready, when her plans were laid and nearing fruition.
#vss365
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Two #lambent lights appear in the darkness ahead.
"Thank heavens," I say, moving towards them. "I thought I was lost in these catacombs."
Neither of the lamp-bearers reply.
"Malen, is that you?"
I stumble to a halt as a blast of warm air washes over me. It's the foul breath of a huge beast.
#vss365
"Thank heavens," I say, moving towards them. "I thought I was lost in these catacombs."
Neither of the lamp-bearers reply.
"Malen, is that you?"
I stumble to a halt as a blast of warm air washes over me. It's the foul breath of a huge beast.
#vss365
February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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She watched the #lambent flames hoping they would reveal something positive about her future. An image started to emerge.
She was disappointed when all she saw was her own face looking back. She muttered, "What a waste of money" and decided that she had to make things happen herself.
#vss365
She was disappointed when all she saw was her own face looking back. She muttered, "What a waste of money" and decided that she had to make things happen herself.
#vss365
February 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
My urban fantasy 'Demon In The Network' is #2 in the Australia & Oceania Literature bestseller list on Amazon in the US. (It's also the Top New Release in the same category!)
Fingers crossed that even more people buy it and send it to number one! The ebook is only 99 cents at the moment...😊🤞❤️
Fingers crossed that even more people buy it and send it to number one! The ebook is only 99 cents at the moment...😊🤞❤️
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
My urban fantasy 'Demon In The Network' is #2 in the Australia & Oceania Literature bestseller list on Amazon in the US. (It's also the Top New Release in the same category!)
Fingers crossed that even more people buy it and send it to number one! The ebook is only 99 cents at the moment...😊🤞❤️
Fingers crossed that even more people buy it and send it to number one! The ebook is only 99 cents at the moment...😊🤞❤️
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My editor told me I overuse one word: #pain.
She's right.
I checked online and paper thesauruses and dictionaries; consulted author friends, English teachers and lexicologists; examined parchments and scrolls.
It was only when I delved into memory that I found the perfect synonym.
"Love."
#vss365
She's right.
I checked online and paper thesauruses and dictionaries; consulted author friends, English teachers and lexicologists; examined parchments and scrolls.
It was only when I delved into memory that I found the perfect synonym.
"Love."
#vss365
February 3, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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This Must-Have Monday I have EIGHT books to ft! Incl
🦘 demons in the internet from @amobstwriter.bsky.social
🧚🏿 fairy godmother vs fairytale unmaker with @alechiadow.bsky.social
🌊 The sequel to Gaywyck! (iykyk)
🦘 demons in the internet from @amobstwriter.bsky.social
🧚🏿 fairy godmother vs fairytale unmaker with @alechiadow.bsky.social
🌊 The sequel to Gaywyck! (iykyk)
Must-Have Monday #273
We've got GHOSTS, we've got DEVILS, we've got - a knight turned into a vulture???
buff.ly
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This Must-Have Monday I have EIGHT books to ft! Incl
🦘 demons in the internet from @amobstwriter.bsky.social
🧚🏿 fairy godmother vs fairytale unmaker with @alechiadow.bsky.social
🌊 The sequel to Gaywyck! (iykyk)
🦘 demons in the internet from @amobstwriter.bsky.social
🧚🏿 fairy godmother vs fairytale unmaker with @alechiadow.bsky.social
🌊 The sequel to Gaywyck! (iykyk)
My new Urban Fantasy tells the story of Adam and his flailing attempts to NOT be dragged into a tug-of-war between weird magical entities that live inside the internet.
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
My new Urban Fantasy tells the story of Adam and his flailing attempts to NOT be dragged into a tug-of-war between weird magical entities that live inside the internet.
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
You can read the ebook now for $0.99 (limited time only) or on Kindle Unlimited.
books2read.com/DemonInTheNe...
"Your problem is you have no #soul."
"Damn, you worked it out. I was turned nearly 400 years ago, but I have managed to resist the temptation to feed on-"
"Your favourite artists are Vanilla Ice, Andre Rieu, and Justin Bieber. I mean, seriously?"
"Oh. I do have ABBA's Greatest Hits on CD?"
#vss365
"Damn, you worked it out. I was turned nearly 400 years ago, but I have managed to resist the temptation to feed on-"
"Your favourite artists are Vanilla Ice, Andre Rieu, and Justin Bieber. I mean, seriously?"
"Oh. I do have ABBA's Greatest Hits on CD?"
#vss365
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Have you heard the sound of #shadows?
Some hum. Some moan. I've heard faint laughter and weeping.
The worst ones scream, yell, or call out for revenge.
I don't know why they do it, and I'm not sure if I'm the only one who can hear them.
All I know is, I never, ever turn off all the lights.
#vss365
Some hum. Some moan. I've heard faint laughter and weeping.
The worst ones scream, yell, or call out for revenge.
I don't know why they do it, and I'm not sure if I'm the only one who can hear them.
All I know is, I never, ever turn off all the lights.
#vss365
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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The #vss365 #prompt for Feb 1 is #shadow
"my selves go with you,only i remain;
a shadow phantom effigy or seeming
(an almost someone always who’s noone)
a noone who,till their and your returning,
spends the forever of his loneliness
dreaming their eyes have opened to your morning"
e.e. cummings
#1
"my selves go with you,only i remain;
a shadow phantom effigy or seeming
(an almost someone always who’s noone)
a noone who,till their and your returning,
spends the forever of his loneliness
dreaming their eyes have opened to your morning"
e.e. cummings
#1
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
My next novel is likely to involve a social media influencer. Can anyone recommend some free podcasts or YouTube channels I can study to get a sense of how they communicate, that won't make me want to fill my ears with quick-drying cement?
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 PM
My next novel is likely to involve a social media influencer. Can anyone recommend some free podcasts or YouTube channels I can study to get a sense of how they communicate, that won't make me want to fill my ears with quick-drying cement?
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Please share the report, and if you fancy writing to your MP here's a link!
justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk/write/
justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk/write/
Justice for creators in the age of AI
justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Please share the report, and if you fancy writing to your MP here's a link!
justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk/write/
justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk/write/
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"What is being taken, in plain sight, is the private property of UK citizens, protected by UK law. It is not the government’s to give away."
SAY IT LOUDER. #JusticeForCreators
SAY IT LOUDER. #JusticeForCreators
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM
"What is being taken, in plain sight, is the private property of UK citizens, protected by UK law. It is not the government’s to give away."
SAY IT LOUDER. #JusticeForCreators
SAY IT LOUDER. #JusticeForCreators
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The @societyofauthors.bsky.social and other creatives orgs have launched a new report showing the calamitous impact of generative AI on the creative sector. It's doing so much damage.
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
January 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The @societyofauthors.bsky.social and other creatives orgs have launched a new report showing the calamitous impact of generative AI on the creative sector. It's doing so much damage.
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...