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Natasha O'Connor - Indie Author she/her
@calling33.bsky.social
1.7K followers 890 following 1.8K posts
Aussie published writer of spec fiction.
Caffeine enthusiast
Neurodivergent.
Massive nerd
Crusty punk rocker
Metalhead

Books out now at https://linktr.ee/Calling33
Website at http://www.natashaoconnor-author.carrd.co/
https://calling33.itch.io/
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Natasha O'Connor - Indie Author she/her @calling33.bsky.social ยท Nov 27
So, I got the doc to put in a referral for a formal ASD/ADHD diagnosis and folks, please buy my books so I can afford to pay for it.

I will love you forever. All sales appreciated.

Handy link at linktr.ee/Calling33

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Today's TV doodle of the day. Not bad for something I drew mostly from memory ๐Ÿ˜…

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Loose sketch of a horse face and neck
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Vengeance round one didn't work in this story, so let's see if vengeance round two works.

So close to writing to it.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the night is one new patron.

Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.

www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Here's a lovely photo of a plethora of hand-sewn fabric art creatures. There's a watermelon creature with a red face, eight black seed-like eyes, and a wide mouth with five sharp teeth. There's a white ghost trinket bag covered with purple embroidered flowers. She has a gray face, sparkly black eyes and a little frown. There's a strawberry creature with three bulbous green eyes. There's a watermelon ghost, and a black creature with sharp teeth wearing a bulbous eye earring. There's a large purple creature with many yellow eyes and an open mouth, with a little green creature popping her head out. All the creatures are sitting on green fur and there's a galaxy print fabric in the background.
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Here's to having neurodivergent friends who understand when you need to disappear ๐Ÿค˜
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Since 29/12, I've written over 8k. Part of it is I *really* want this story finished. But also, what makes it more impressive is the fact I've had to work around having people stay with us and my actual job.

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January 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Thanks Echo ๐Ÿ’œ
January 6, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Not having an eraser in the house makes art so much harder. Need to fix, can't fix ๐Ÿ˜ซ

Anyway, here's my elephant that didn't come out quite right.

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Wonky looking sketch of an elephant sitting down with too big back legs and a misplaced trunk
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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I didn't intend to draw another kitty cat, but the tutorial was fun so ๐Ÿคท

But also cats. Look how happy he is ๐Ÿ˜บ

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Pencil sketch of a cat sitting with its tail around its paws
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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peregrinatio
#art
January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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This whole tea plotline has been so fun to write.

Can't wait for you all to read it (whenever that is)

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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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๐Ÿ“ 400+ pages
๐Ÿฅ€ urban fantasy
๐ŸŒƒ set in washington state
๐Ÿ”ฅ slow burn
๐Ÿค romance and angst
๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ demons and vampires
๐Ÿ“• first in a duology

๐Ÿ”– universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
๐Ÿ’Œ itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
๐Ÿ“– goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

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Cover for The Wish and the Demon, book one in the Half Swallowed by Shadows duology, by Rebecca Crunden. Cover shows three men's silhouettes standing in the middle of a road in winter. There's dark red trees and snow on the ground. One figure is approaching the other two, surrounded by shadows.
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Today's TV doodle of the day. OK, so this tiger didn't turn out quite like I intended but still pretty happy with it.

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Pencil sketch of a tiger with its mouth open
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Been a while since i said it. So i'll say it again. If your parents don't love you. If your family doesn't love you. That's not on you. It's not your responsibility to make people love you. Or care for you. That's a them thing. Not a you thing. You define if you're worthy of love or not.
January 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
A magnificently detailed dalek made of snow, complete with sink plunger.
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Yeah absolutely, my discord DMs are open
January 5, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Noooooo!!!! That's the worst!
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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Oh no! Titles are so hard!
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Last year really cemented that I really do like romance as long as it's written by neurodivergent people and features some form of speculative fiction.

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January 5, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Thanks! I feel like I've been working on this story for so long I'm starting to lose perspective.
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Sometimes I can't tell if something is or isn't good writing ๐Ÿค”. Jury is truly out.

'Disappointment wanted to throw her off at her first hurdle.'

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January 5, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Man, I'm still so proud of that cow face I drew. Like, I cannot overstate the high I get every time I see it after believing I couldn't draw for most of my 40 odd years on this planet.

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January 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Over 40s ND life. When your brain feels two decades younger but your body feels two decades older ๐Ÿ˜œ
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January 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Today's TV doodle of the day

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Quick pencil sketch of a sitting cat with its tail out
January 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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I've written a lot in the last few days but it still doesn't feel enough. I just want to get this story finished.

Hell, I want to find out how it ends.

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January 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Is this plotline too convenient or have I just done the foreshadowing really well? A story as old as time ๐Ÿ˜œ

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January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM