Devin Madson | Rebecca Ide
@devinmadson.bsky.social
Author. Drinker of tea. Killer of plants. Pan/trans 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (He/him) Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Australia
Rebecca Ide: THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH (queer fantasy murder romance)
Devin Madson: BETWEEN DRAGONS AND THEIR WRATH (queer fantasy)
Rebecca Ide: THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH (queer fantasy murder romance)
Devin Madson: BETWEEN DRAGONS AND THEIR WRATH (queer fantasy)
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Hello, my name is Izzy, but I am better known by my two pen names—award-winning fantasy author Devin Madson (We Ride the Storm, and Between Dragons and Their Wrath) and upcoming author of queer murder romance, Rebecca Ide (The Gentleman and His Vowmsith—April 2025)… 1/2
Hello, my name is Izzy, but I am better known by my two pen names—award-winning fantasy author Devin Madson (We Ride the Storm, and Between Dragons and Their Wrath) and upcoming author of queer murder romance, Rebecca Ide (The Gentleman and His Vowmsith—April 2025)… 1/2
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Jacob Elordi Frankenstein’s creature IS a Disney Princess, and I won’t be convinced otherwise
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Jacob Elordi Frankenstein’s creature IS a Disney Princess, and I won’t be convinced otherwise
this is how you get characters who feel real, because the author treated them like they were. although it can be a frustrating process. one of my characters has been so difficult to crack, so intent on hiding things he sees as shameful that i had to rewrite his scenes MANY times as i kept digging
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 111:
Treat the process of creating a character like that of getting to know a friend. Let them talk. See what you find out. Don't expect to know them fully the first time you meet them on the page. Tease out their past, their secrets. Allow them to surprise you.
Treat the process of creating a character like that of getting to know a friend. Let them talk. See what you find out. Don't expect to know them fully the first time you meet them on the page. Tease out their past, their secrets. Allow them to surprise you.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
this is how you get characters who feel real, because the author treated them like they were. although it can be a frustrating process. one of my characters has been so difficult to crack, so intent on hiding things he sees as shameful that i had to rewrite his scenes MANY times as i kept digging
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'I don't really know where to start with this because this isn't the sort of story that really has a fixed beginning.'
(The Triad Trial, laurenthemself.itch.io)
(The Triad Trial, laurenthemself.itch.io)
convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. share yours if you want!
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
'I don't really know where to start with this because this isn't the sort of story that really has a fixed beginning.'
(The Triad Trial, laurenthemself.itch.io)
(The Triad Trial, laurenthemself.itch.io)
now just needs all the likely replacement candidates to come out and say “the prime minister has my full support” then you can be sure he’s a goner
Australian politics nerds know that when a PM’s friends start to leak to the media that he will fight any attempt to replace him, it’s a good sign that his party is organising to replace him www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fight any attempt to replace him, friends say
Friends of the PM are worried his job might be under threat, perhaps as soon as after the Budget in a fortnight.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
now just needs all the likely replacement candidates to come out and say “the prime minister has my full support” then you can be sure he’s a goner
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stubble....oh stubble...
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
stubble....oh stubble...
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Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet...
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet...
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
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Any #MonsterRomance readers in the audience? There's an interesting study on rhetoric happening:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reader Perceptions of Shame, Empowerment, and Genre in Monster Romance Fiction
Informed Consent Page
IRB Number- IRB-FY26-184
Title of Research Study: Reader Perceptions of Shame, Empowerment, and Genre in Monster Romance Fiction
Researcher's Contact Information:
Princple Inv...
docs.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Any #MonsterRomance readers in the audience? There's an interesting study on rhetoric happening:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
bring back drop crocs! 😂
sometimes i really love my country
sometimes i really love my country
Kinda sad that we don’t have drop crocs anymore in Australia.
Maybe the drop bears killed them?
#Straya #AussieWildlife
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Maybe the drop bears killed them?
#Straya #AussieWildlife
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia - BBC News
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM
bring back drop crocs! 😂
sometimes i really love my country
sometimes i really love my country
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Convincing you to read my short-fiction collection by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The collection is I Have No Legs And I Must Manspread. This is from the start of the first piece, Introduction/Autofiction)
(The collection is I Have No Legs And I Must Manspread. This is from the start of the first piece, Introduction/Autofiction)
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Convincing you to read my short-fiction collection by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The collection is I Have No Legs And I Must Manspread. This is from the start of the first piece, Introduction/Autofiction)
(The collection is I Have No Legs And I Must Manspread. This is from the start of the first piece, Introduction/Autofiction)
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Convincing you to read my novel by sharing the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(From Blood Covenant)
(From Blood Covenant)
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Convincing you to read my novel by sharing the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(From Blood Covenant)
(From Blood Covenant)
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convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. share yours if you want!
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. share yours if you want!
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
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Sure, every* game company** is using AI... but using it well? Is it actually helping with ANYthing? Or is it driven by a need to have AI deliver early on the promise of substituting for human labour because there's no other problem it solves?
* not every, not by a long shot
** as opposed to studio
* not every, not by a long shot
** as opposed to studio
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Sure, every* game company** is using AI... but using it well? Is it actually helping with ANYthing? Or is it driven by a need to have AI deliver early on the promise of substituting for human labour because there's no other problem it solves?
* not every, not by a long shot
** as opposed to studio
* not every, not by a long shot
** as opposed to studio
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Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
www.kobo.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. share yours if you want!
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. share yours if you want!
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
(The Gentleman and His Vowsmith)
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
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actually, being trans is like having a surprise second job you didn’t ask for
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
actually, being trans is like having a surprise second job you didn’t ask for
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
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being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
actually, being trans is like having a surprise second job you didn’t ask for
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
actually, being trans is like having a surprise second job you didn’t ask for
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
it’s just that 95% of the work is self-preservation and wondering whether the car mechanic you usually go to will freak out at you now
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With only days until my very first crowdfund, I feel I must "warn" people that this book is rude and crude. YA levels of edginess, probably. Swearing on every page. Cocks mentioned every other chapter. I'm not even exaggerating 😂
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
With only days until my very first crowdfund, I feel I must "warn" people that this book is rude and crude. YA levels of edginess, probably. Swearing on every page. Cocks mentioned every other chapter. I'm not even exaggerating 😂
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
being trans is an exercise in irritating considerations no one should ever have to bother thinking about. i need a haircut, but i can’t just get a haircut. i have to think about where i go, what i say, will the hairdresser get cold and uncomfortable when i ask for a masc cut? (has happened)… 1/3
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football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
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I feel like there is this recurring thing in internet responses to fiction where anything non-utopian in the worldbuilding is treated as a flaw in the writing rather than the society.
It goes all the way back to “why don’t the characters liberate the droids” which is just as effectively answered with “well why WOULD the characters liberate the droids?”
Not all storytelling is like…utopian humanist worldbuilding.
Not all storytelling is like…utopian humanist worldbuilding.
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I feel like there is this recurring thing in internet responses to fiction where anything non-utopian in the worldbuilding is treated as a flaw in the writing rather than the society.
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I wish cis people understood how it feels to see Harry Potter every-fucking-where constantly.
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I wish cis people understood how it feels to see Harry Potter every-fucking-where constantly.