Earthling Beta Readers
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Hello, writing community! We are the beta wing for the Darling Axe. Follow us for graphic writing prompts—all art is by actual humans. Find us here: https://tinyurl.com/earthlingbeta 🪓🪓
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Coincidences can work well at the inciting incident or if they make things worse for your protagonist, but otherwise they tend to feel cheap and mechanical.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Coincidences can work well at the inciting incident or if they make things worse for your protagonist, but otherwise they tend to feel cheap and mechanical.
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A writing professor once told me,"there is nothing easy or cheap about being clear."
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November 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A writing professor once told me,"there is nothing easy or cheap about being clear."
#writingcommunity #booksky
#writingcommunity #booksky
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November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Have you read The Secret History? What did you think?
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Have you read The Secret History? What did you think?
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My latest book signing! Only sold five copies, but talked to lots of people, refined my pitch, and got 20 newsletter signups 😁✌️
November 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
My latest book signing! Only sold five copies, but talked to lots of people, refined my pitch, and got 20 newsletter signups 😁✌️
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Attempting to make some reels!
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Attempting to make some reels!
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Everyone should listen to Sparrow 😁😁😁
November 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Everyone should listen to Sparrow 😁😁😁
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"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
—from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
—from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
November 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
—from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
—from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
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"Some early reviews of the book have called it “laugh out loud funny,” with one reviewer stating that they spat their drink out of their mouth at one point due to laughter."
Check out the article about my book on Victoria Buzz 🤩
victoriabuzz.com/2025/11/vict...
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Check out the article about my book on Victoria Buzz 🤩
victoriabuzz.com/2025/11/vict...
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Victoria-based author writes book framing Canada-US trade war as satirical fantasy
Local Victoria author Septimus Brown’s latest offering frames the ongoing US-Canada trade as a satirical fantasy quest titled We’ve Come for Your Eggs (And Other Reasons to Annex the North).
victoriabuzz.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Some early reviews of the book have called it “laugh out loud funny,” with one reviewer stating that they spat their drink out of their mouth at one point due to laughter."
Check out the article about my book on Victoria Buzz 🤩
victoriabuzz.com/2025/11/vict...
#booksky
Check out the article about my book on Victoria Buzz 🤩
victoriabuzz.com/2025/11/vict...
#booksky
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November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Seems like an appropriate quote today for our neighbours to the south:
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
— Victor Hugo
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
— Victor Hugo
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Seems like an appropriate quote today for our neighbours to the south:
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
— Victor Hugo
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
— Victor Hugo
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November 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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For #WorldJellyfishDay: a sampling of Charles-Alexandre Lesueur's #sciart from his & François Péron's work conducted on the Baudin Expedition to Australia 1800-1804, which more than quadrupled the # of documented #jellyfish species. Muséum du Havre archives: museum-lehavre.fr/en/node/6
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
For #WorldJellyfishDay: a sampling of Charles-Alexandre Lesueur's #sciart from his & François Péron's work conducted on the Baudin Expedition to Australia 1800-1804, which more than quadrupled the # of documented #jellyfish species. Muséum du Havre archives: museum-lehavre.fr/en/node/6
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🧐 The Surprising Power of Letting Myself Be Silly 😜
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧐 The Surprising Power of Letting Myself Be Silly 😜
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
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The Louvre surveillance password being just Louvre
November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Louvre surveillance password being just Louvre
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
Game Narrative.
Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
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Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
rumble.com/v3zgl6a-hove...
HoverCraft: Volume One.
Appearance
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November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
🚨 Beta Seeker Alert 🚨
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Game Narrative.
Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
rumble.com/v3zgl6a-hove...
Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
rumble.com/v3zgl6a-hove...
HoverCraft: Volume One.
Appearance
rumble.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Game Narrative.
Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
rumble.com/v3zgl6a-hove...
Putin, Xi & Modi have surrendered Russia, China & India to Ceasar Galactus 9 & the Jade Empress for Asteroid Mining Rights in this Solar System.
What will trump do?
rumble.com/v3zgl6a-hove...
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Story Skeleton: The Picture of Dorian Gray
"Tragic climaxes typically end in catastrophe: the final consequence of the protagonist’s fatal flaw."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/d...
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"Tragic climaxes typically end in catastrophe: the final consequence of the protagonist’s fatal flaw."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/d...
#writingcommunity
Story Skeleton—The Picture of Dorian Gray
A plot point summary of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. Exploring this classic's narrative structure and thematic depth. Dorian's inciting incident, his deal for eternal youth, sparks…
darlingaxe.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Story Skeleton: The Picture of Dorian Gray
"Tragic climaxes typically end in catastrophe: the final consequence of the protagonist’s fatal flaw."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/d...
#writingcommunity
"Tragic climaxes typically end in catastrophe: the final consequence of the protagonist’s fatal flaw."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/d...
#writingcommunity
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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”
—William Shakespeare
(A quote for Halloween, or just for current events. Take your pick 💀)
—William Shakespeare
(A quote for Halloween, or just for current events. Take your pick 💀)
November 1, 2025 at 6:22 AM
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”
—William Shakespeare
(A quote for Halloween, or just for current events. Take your pick 💀)
—William Shakespeare
(A quote for Halloween, or just for current events. Take your pick 💀)
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The Long Game: Writing a Mystery Series
While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky
While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky
The Long Game: Writing a Mystery Series
While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential.
darlingaxe.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Long Game: Writing a Mystery Series
While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky
While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky
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This morning I am envisioning a kinder and more empathetic world 💙 ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This morning I am envisioning a kinder and more empathetic world 💙 ❤️
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"Ostracize" has a pottery past. Ancient Athenians voted to banish people by writing names on potsherds called "ostraka."
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October 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
"Ostracize" has a pottery past. Ancient Athenians voted to banish people by writing names on potsherds called "ostraka."
#etymology
#etymology
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Book Review: We’ve Come for Your Eggs 🐉
"On the one paw . . .
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way."
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/b...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
"On the one paw . . .
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way."
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/b...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Book Review: We’ve Come for Your Eggs 🐉
"On the one paw . . .
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way."
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/b...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
"On the one paw . . .
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way."
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/b...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
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The First Page Challenge 2025—3rd place
CITY by Andrew Riddles
"The bronchial whining of the elevator always reminds Jonathan of the night he accidentally murdered his father."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/f...
#writingcommunity #writingcontest #booksky
CITY by Andrew Riddles
"The bronchial whining of the elevator always reminds Jonathan of the night he accidentally murdered his father."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/f...
#writingcommunity #writingcontest #booksky
The First Page Challenge 2025—3rd place
darlingaxe.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The First Page Challenge 2025—3rd place
CITY by Andrew Riddles
"The bronchial whining of the elevator always reminds Jonathan of the night he accidentally murdered his father."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/f...
#writingcommunity #writingcontest #booksky
CITY by Andrew Riddles
"The bronchial whining of the elevator always reminds Jonathan of the night he accidentally murdered his father."
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/f...
#writingcommunity #writingcontest #booksky