Denice Penrose
@denicepenrose.bsky.social
Writer, analyst, information professional, and servant to seven cats. Loves words, wit, books, wine, and intelligent silliness and is usually covered in cat hair.
Blog for writers: https://the-write-link.webnode.page/
#SciFi #Fantasy #AmWriting #Sakhira
Blog for writers: https://the-write-link.webnode.page/
#SciFi #Fantasy #AmWriting #Sakhira
Where did you find them?” Sakhira asked.
“There are still seeds buried in the sand. Sometimes we find them, but mostly I buy from traders.” Hakim replied.
“How do you know they will grow?” Sakhira asked.
“Seeds can remain dormant for years, and still grow into plants,” he explained.
“There are still seeds buried in the sand. Sometimes we find them, but mostly I buy from traders.” Hakim replied.
“How do you know they will grow?” Sakhira asked.
“Seeds can remain dormant for years, and still grow into plants,” he explained.
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Where did you find them?” Sakhira asked.
“There are still seeds buried in the sand. Sometimes we find them, but mostly I buy from traders.” Hakim replied.
“How do you know they will grow?” Sakhira asked.
“Seeds can remain dormant for years, and still grow into plants,” he explained.
“There are still seeds buried in the sand. Sometimes we find them, but mostly I buy from traders.” Hakim replied.
“How do you know they will grow?” Sakhira asked.
“Seeds can remain dormant for years, and still grow into plants,” he explained.
Using the Dark Side of Your #Protagonist’s Best Qualities via @angelaackerman
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Using the Dark Side of Your Protagonist's Best Qualities
Positive traits have a dark side, and will cause problems in the right circumstance. See good and bad traits can generate conflict.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Using the Dark Side of Your #Protagonist’s Best Qualities via @angelaackerman
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Looking for a gift for Cat Lovers in your life? One of my stories appears in this delightful collection buff.ly/4isDP81 #ColouringIn
Whether you're a #CatLover, a coloring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations
Whether you're a #CatLover, a coloring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations
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November 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Whether you're a #CatLover, a coloring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations
Whether you're a #CatLover, a coloring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations
8 Qualities that Will Help Your Protagonist on Their Journey @angelaackerman buff.ly/bZbkPJz #AmWriting #WritingTips
8 Qualities that Will Help Your Protagonist on Their Journey
To reach their goal, your protagonist will face much conflict. These 8 qualities can help grow so they can overcome obstacles and win.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Missing the sunshine? Recapture that holiday feeling with #holiday stories set in #ExoticLocations. #LoveStories #ShortStories #Romance
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November 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Missing the sunshine? Recapture that holiday feeling with #holiday stories set in #ExoticLocations. #LoveStories #ShortStories #Romance
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I've been reflecting on my writing journey since the publication of my novel Sakhira, and thought it worth writing about.
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A writing journey
A story of one writer's journey to publication
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November 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I've been reflecting on my writing journey since the publication of my novel Sakhira, and thought it worth writing about.
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Discover four simple ways to stay focused, productive, and joyful as a writer during the busy holiday season. Learn how to plan, prioritize, and protect your creative time while still enjoying the celebrations. via @Lilka_Raphael
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How Writers Can Stay Focused (and Joyful) During the Holiday Season
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November 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Discover four simple ways to stay focused, productive, and joyful as a writer during the busy holiday season. Learn how to plan, prioritize, and protect your creative time while still enjoying the celebrations. via @Lilka_Raphael
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Wow, can't believe it's been a year already since my novel #Sakhira was published! amzn.to/3LjGfUg
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Sakhira
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October 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Wow, can't believe it's been a year already since my novel #Sakhira was published! amzn.to/3LjGfUg
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"As soon as the sun had dipped behind the mountain, they led their gnerks outside, mounted up, and slipped into the growing darkness. Seyerlin set off down country for Zergan, taking Amir with him. " #Sakhira #SciFi #Fantasy buff.ly/h57Npyj
August 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"As soon as the sun had dipped behind the mountain, they led their gnerks outside, mounted up, and slipped into the growing darkness. Seyerlin set off down country for Zergan, taking Amir with him. " #Sakhira #SciFi #Fantasy buff.ly/h57Npyj
Do’s and Don’ts for Using Backstory (in Fiction Writing) via Career Authors
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Do's and Don'ts for Using Backstory (in Fiction Writing) • Career Authors
Backstory can enrich characters, explain motivations, and add emotional depth to your novel. However, it can also be a pitfall for many new writers. Here’s a practical guide to using backstory…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Using Backstory (in Fiction Writing) via Career Authors
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“We’ll have to ask Hakim to look for crystals, along with another mirror, when he goes to Sennen.”
“We’ve got mirrors here in Tuarcansy. Can’t we use them?”
“Our mirrors are all highly polished metal. These were made of thin foil and glass.”
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“We’ve got mirrors here in Tuarcansy. Can’t we use them?”
“Our mirrors are all highly polished metal. These were made of thin foil and glass.”
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August 7, 2025 at 4:57 AM
“We’ll have to ask Hakim to look for crystals, along with another mirror, when he goes to Sennen.”
“We’ve got mirrors here in Tuarcansy. Can’t we use them?”
“Our mirrors are all highly polished metal. These were made of thin foil and glass.”
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“We’ve got mirrors here in Tuarcansy. Can’t we use them?”
“Our mirrors are all highly polished metal. These were made of thin foil and glass.”
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“Rumours of danger are a good way to keep the curious from going where you don’t want them to. We’ve encouraged stories of sand that swallows travellers, a lack of water or shelter.' from #Sakhira buff.ly/h57Npyj
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#SciFi #Fantasy
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August 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
“Rumours of danger are a good way to keep the curious from going where you don’t want them to. We’ve encouraged stories of sand that swallows travellers, a lack of water or shelter.' from #Sakhira buff.ly/h57Npyj
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#SciFi #Fantasy
Readers Are Fascinated by Truth in Fiction—and It Matters via @PennyHaw
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August 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Readers Are Fascinated by Truth in Fiction—and It Matters via @PennyHaw
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How to Take Criticism via @writerunboxedofficial
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August 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
How to Take Criticism via @writerunboxedofficial
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Writing a synopsis that sells the-write-link.webnode.page/l/writing-a-...
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Writing a synopsis that sells
Like many authors, I used to struggle with writing a synopsis for my stories. It's hard to know what to leave in, and what to leave out, how to make it pithy, and grab the reader's interest.
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August 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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'When the waiting room was empty, Sabine mixed herself a restorative tonic. Feeling refreshed, she began gathering herbs from the small garden she tended, & preparing medicines to replenish her supplies.' From #Sakhira amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
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#SciFi #Fantasy #Healer
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August 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
August Calendar Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts via @EdieMelson
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August Calendar Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts
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August 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
August Calendar Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts via @EdieMelson
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9 Questions to Ask Your #Beta #Readers careerauthors.com/9-questions-... via @careerauthors.com
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9 Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers • Career Authors
Are beta readers a valuable revision tool or a waste of time? The answer is up to you. Here's how to manage the process to get the best results.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:57 AM
9 Questions to Ask Your #Beta #Readers careerauthors.com/9-questions-... via @careerauthors.com
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I'm fascinated by tech. I tend to think of #AI as a tool. I've yet to see any AI generated writing that convinces me it can write well, but I used it to generate this image of the Shield Generator from my novel #Sakhira. It's a good way to test a description you've written. amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
July 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I'm fascinated by tech. I tend to think of #AI as a tool. I've yet to see any AI generated writing that convinces me it can write well, but I used it to generate this image of the Shield Generator from my novel #Sakhira. It's a good way to test a description you've written. amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
“I thought the shield was made of glass, like the dome of the walled cities.” Sakhira said. “I keep expecting to see sheets of glass.”
“No, the glass was devised by Julian to create the domes of the walled cities. It seems the original shield was made of light.” From amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
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“No, the glass was devised by Julian to create the domes of the walled cities. It seems the original shield was made of light.” From amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
#Sakhira #SciFi
July 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
“I thought the shield was made of glass, like the dome of the walled cities.” Sakhira said. “I keep expecting to see sheets of glass.”
“No, the glass was devised by Julian to create the domes of the walled cities. It seems the original shield was made of light.” From amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
#Sakhira #SciFi
“No, the glass was devised by Julian to create the domes of the walled cities. It seems the original shield was made of light.” From amzn.to/3FPxUoQ
#Sakhira #SciFi
"This trip had been Lucy’s idea, and now, two days before their flight, Lucy was stuck in hospital for an emergency appendectomy.
“Poor Lucy.” A quick call to the florist dispatched a cheerful bouquet.
Now what? The trip was non-refundable..
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“Poor Lucy.” A quick call to the florist dispatched a cheerful bouquet.
Now what? The trip was non-refundable..
Looking for Love #ShortStories #Romance
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July 28, 2025 at 6:07 AM
"This trip had been Lucy’s idea, and now, two days before their flight, Lucy was stuck in hospital for an emergency appendectomy.
“Poor Lucy.” A quick call to the florist dispatched a cheerful bouquet.
Now what? The trip was non-refundable..
Looking for Love #ShortStories #Romance
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“Poor Lucy.” A quick call to the florist dispatched a cheerful bouquet.
Now what? The trip was non-refundable..
Looking for Love #ShortStories #Romance
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Who’s Your Real Audience? via @TheIWSG
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Who’s Your Real Audience?
Let's welcome Mary Kole back with answers I've needed for years. Thank you, Mary! By Mary Kole Recently, a writer friend posed a question th...
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July 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Who’s Your Real Audience? via @TheIWSG
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The world in which your story takes place is an essential component of your work. So, how do you go about building a story world?
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How to build a world :: The-write-link
The world in which your story takes place is an essential component of your work. So, how do you go about building a story world?
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July 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The world in which your story takes place is an essential component of your work. So, how do you go about building a story world?
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The Secret to a Writing Career May Boil Down to Sheer Grit via @amylbernstein.bsky.social
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The Secret to a Writing Career May Boil Down to Sheer Grit | Jane Friedman
An artist’s life is unpredictable, so tapping into your inner grit will give you and your career a fighting chance to blossom for years to come.
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The Secret to a Writing Career May Boil Down to Sheer Grit via @amylbernstein.bsky.social
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