Emma Cox
@emmacox.bsky.social
I’m a Cornish creative. Making my mark in words, art and photography.
Nature lover. History enthusiast. Often found in a gig or walking in wild places.
I routinely delete old posts.
Nature lover. History enthusiast. Often found in a gig or walking in wild places.
I routinely delete old posts.
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Emma Cox
@emmacox.bsky.social
· Oct 17
A new #introduction post.
I’m a Cornish creative. Writing stories, making art and taking photographs in my weird, wild home.
Introvert. I love a cuppa tea. I’m into nature, walking, history and folklore.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Photography #History #Folklore #Nature #Cornwall #Art #Walking
I’m a Cornish creative. Writing stories, making art and taking photographs in my weird, wild home.
Introvert. I love a cuppa tea. I’m into nature, walking, history and folklore.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Photography #History #Folklore #Nature #Cornwall #Art #Walking
My hearing aids won't be ready until January, which means one more Christmas period of failed socialising in large gatherings because I can't hear what's being said.
This has made me more sad than I expected.
This has made me more sad than I expected.
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
My hearing aids won't be ready until January, which means one more Christmas period of failed socialising in large gatherings because I can't hear what's being said.
This has made me more sad than I expected.
This has made me more sad than I expected.
Emma, just accept that running is now a migraine trigger and stop kidding yourself that it might have magically switched back to those days in my 20s when I could knock out 10k along the coast path without a problem.
Signed, Me (nursing a post-run eye stabbing migraine).
Signed, Me (nursing a post-run eye stabbing migraine).
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Emma, just accept that running is now a migraine trigger and stop kidding yourself that it might have magically switched back to those days in my 20s when I could knock out 10k along the coast path without a problem.
Signed, Me (nursing a post-run eye stabbing migraine).
Signed, Me (nursing a post-run eye stabbing migraine).
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: The Mentor
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: The Mentor
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Dreams
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Dreams
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit A3: Which colours regularly crop up in your storytelling? Why is that? 2/2
Here is a sample. Full range color use.
**Snip Konbini Idol**
All around was a clear **blue** sky, and far below were **green** prairies cut by **tan** roads. Houses clustered like prayer beads along them […]
Here is a sample. Full range color use.
**Snip Konbini Idol**
All around was a clear **blue** sky, and far below were **green** prairies cut by **tan** roads. Houses clustered like prayer beads along them […]
Original post on sakurajima.moe
sakurajima.moe
October 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#sundaylit A3: Which colours regularly crop up in your storytelling? Why is that? 2/2
Here is a sample. Full range color use.
**Snip Konbini Idol**
All around was a clear **blue** sky, and far below were **green** prairies cut by **tan** roads. Houses clustered like prayer beads along them […]
Here is a sample. Full range color use.
**Snip Konbini Idol**
All around was a clear **blue** sky, and far below were **green** prairies cut by **tan** roads. Houses clustered like prayer beads along them […]
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit A2: Do you use colour based on its symbolic weight? How do you avoid using clichés when using colour symbolically? e.g. green for envy, red for anger.
I use color incidentally. Meaning some colors show up under certain conditions. It is seldom meant a symbolize. Nor is it cliché […]
I use color incidentally. Meaning some colors show up under certain conditions. It is seldom meant a symbolize. Nor is it cliché […]
Original post on sakurajima.moe
sakurajima.moe
October 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#sundaylit A2: Do you use colour based on its symbolic weight? How do you avoid using clichés when using colour symbolically? e.g. green for envy, red for anger.
I use color incidentally. Meaning some colors show up under certain conditions. It is seldom meant a symbolize. Nor is it cliché […]
I use color incidentally. Meaning some colors show up under certain conditions. It is seldom meant a symbolize. Nor is it cliché […]
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit A3: Which colours regularly crop up in your storytelling? Why is that?
Blue -> supernatural & hair color
Black -> style
Red-> Hair color
White/Silver/Gray -> fog, clouds
Green -> Growing things
I describe things, and color is part of that. It is part of a baroque writing style.
Blue -> supernatural & hair color
Black -> style
Red-> Hair color
White/Silver/Gray -> fog, clouds
Green -> Growing things
I describe things, and color is part of that. It is part of a baroque writing style.
October 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#sundaylit A3: Which colours regularly crop up in your storytelling? Why is that?
Blue -> supernatural & hair color
Black -> style
Red-> Hair color
White/Silver/Gray -> fog, clouds
Green -> Growing things
I describe things, and color is part of that. It is part of a baroque writing style.
Blue -> supernatural & hair color
Black -> style
Red-> Hair color
White/Silver/Gray -> fog, clouds
Green -> Growing things
I describe things, and color is part of that. It is part of a baroque writing style.
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit
Colour:
It shimmered, it’s form a wavering mass of colour as though it was enclosed within a soap bubble. Within was a clockwork contraption, looking far too much like a ten-legged spider.
I did not like the look of it, especially the thick legs, the resembled the slightly curved […]
Colour:
It shimmered, it’s form a wavering mass of colour as though it was enclosed within a soap bubble. Within was a clockwork contraption, looking far too much like a ten-legged spider.
I did not like the look of it, especially the thick legs, the resembled the slightly curved […]
Original post on aus.social
aus.social
October 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#sundaylit
Colour:
It shimmered, it’s form a wavering mass of colour as though it was enclosed within a soap bubble. Within was a clockwork contraption, looking far too much like a ten-legged spider.
I did not like the look of it, especially the thick legs, the resembled the slightly curved […]
Colour:
It shimmered, it’s form a wavering mass of colour as though it was enclosed within a soap bubble. Within was a clockwork contraption, looking far too much like a ten-legged spider.
I did not like the look of it, especially the thick legs, the resembled the slightly curved […]
Reposted by Emma Cox
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit prompt: Colour
(tangentially related to recent #pennedpossibilities prompt too)
Four disparate lines from the WIP:
"Polly was the first and only ghost he knew who was actually drifting about clad in gossamer white."
"Leo was not precisely afraid of ghosts, not even after what had […]
(tangentially related to recent #pennedpossibilities prompt too)
Four disparate lines from the WIP:
"Polly was the first and only ghost he knew who was actually drifting about clad in gossamer white."
"Leo was not precisely afraid of ghosts, not even after what had […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
October 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#sundaylit prompt: Colour
(tangentially related to recent #pennedpossibilities prompt too)
Four disparate lines from the WIP:
"Polly was the first and only ghost he knew who was actually drifting about clad in gossamer white."
"Leo was not precisely afraid of ghosts, not even after what had […]
(tangentially related to recent #pennedpossibilities prompt too)
Four disparate lines from the WIP:
"Polly was the first and only ghost he knew who was actually drifting about clad in gossamer white."
"Leo was not precisely afraid of ghosts, not even after what had […]
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit 10/11 prompt is: Colour
So far, every LI I have written favors wearing black. Except Kan-chan, whose color is pink.
Just a hint all of the LI's except Kan-chan are Goths.
So far, every LI I have written favors wearing black. Except Kan-chan, whose color is pink.
Just a hint all of the LI's except Kan-chan are Goths.
October 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
#sundaylit 10/11 prompt is: Colour
So far, every LI I have written favors wearing black. Except Kan-chan, whose color is pink.
Just a hint all of the LI's except Kan-chan are Goths.
So far, every LI I have written favors wearing black. Except Kan-chan, whose color is pink.
Just a hint all of the LI's except Kan-chan are Goths.
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit 10/11 prompt is: Colour
The meaning of Blue.
For most horror and horror-adjective fiction, red is the color of fear. Demon eyes blaze red, fire crackles.
However, in "Otherside Picnic," blue represents otherworldliness, and that seeped into my work. Ghost and phantom flames give […]
The meaning of Blue.
For most horror and horror-adjective fiction, red is the color of fear. Demon eyes blaze red, fire crackles.
However, in "Otherside Picnic," blue represents otherworldliness, and that seeped into my work. Ghost and phantom flames give […]
Original post on sakurajima.moe
sakurajima.moe
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#sundaylit 10/11 prompt is: Colour
The meaning of Blue.
For most horror and horror-adjective fiction, red is the color of fear. Demon eyes blaze red, fire crackles.
However, in "Otherside Picnic," blue represents otherworldliness, and that seeped into my work. Ghost and phantom flames give […]
The meaning of Blue.
For most horror and horror-adjective fiction, red is the color of fear. Demon eyes blaze red, fire crackles.
However, in "Otherside Picnic," blue represents otherworldliness, and that seeped into my work. Ghost and phantom flames give […]
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Colour
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Colour
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Reposted by Emma Cox
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit Happiness (show, don't tell): share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
![And here came Cole now, carrying a basket and a book, accompanied by his warm smile and a large dog at his heels.
[cut text not relevant to happiness theme]
“Hello, Maximilian,” Leo crooned, rubbing the dog behind the ears. “Good afternoon, Mr Fluffy Face.”
Cole set down his encumbrances and spread wide his arms. “Wounded to the quick,” he announced. “An iota of the same enthusiasm, please.”
Leo obligingly said, “Good afternoon, Mr Fluffy Face,” and congratulated himself on exactly matching it to the way he spoken to Max.
“Better,” Cole said, though Leo noted with amusement that he rubbed his fingers across his impeccably-groomed short beard as he took his seat.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbtzmaagmyozekkaqmxdqeq3/bafkreif3pefxc3pgrcgfxze3l4jsheuvnlvh5rgfagan54h77wtnqcjnwy@jpeg)
October 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
#sundaylit Happiness (show, don't tell): share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit
Happiness:
I triggered the latch, and carefully pushed against the gnarled, wooden surface. The ancient hinges creaked ominously as the door slowly opened.
I beamed as I gazed about the massive hall beyond. My smile must have been as bright as the room’s gleaming contents, so […]
Happiness:
I triggered the latch, and carefully pushed against the gnarled, wooden surface. The ancient hinges creaked ominously as the door slowly opened.
I beamed as I gazed about the massive hall beyond. My smile must have been as bright as the room’s gleaming contents, so […]
Original post on aus.social
aus.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#sundaylit
Happiness:
I triggered the latch, and carefully pushed against the gnarled, wooden surface. The ancient hinges creaked ominously as the door slowly opened.
I beamed as I gazed about the massive hall beyond. My smile must have been as bright as the room’s gleaming contents, so […]
Happiness:
I triggered the latch, and carefully pushed against the gnarled, wooden surface. The ancient hinges creaked ominously as the door slowly opened.
I beamed as I gazed about the massive hall beyond. My smile must have been as bright as the room’s gleaming contents, so […]
#SundayLitQ
Q1: How does showing emotion bring the reader closer to the story and the characters?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #Writing #WritingCommunity
Q1: How does showing emotion bring the reader closer to the story and the characters?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #Writing #WritingCommunity
October 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
#SundayLitQ
Q1: How does showing emotion bring the reader closer to the story and the characters?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #Writing #WritingCommunity
Q1: How does showing emotion bring the reader closer to the story and the characters?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #Writing #WritingCommunity
Today’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Blackened mould mottles the wallpaper and ceiling. Intricate tattoos of death. My parent’s home is decaying like my brother in his grave. He stares accusingly from the photo frames. The table is set for four, but there are only the three of us.
#WriteCBC
#WriteCBC
October 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Blackened mould mottles the wallpaper and ceiling. Intricate tattoos of death. My parent’s home is decaying like my brother in his grave. He stares accusingly from the photo frames. The table is set for four, but there are only the three of us.
#WriteCBC
#WriteCBC
FFS!
AI writing tool, ProWritingAid - whose sponsorship with NaNoWriMo finally destroyed that toxic place - is now promoting their own version called Novel November.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
AI writing tool, ProWritingAid - whose sponsorship with NaNoWriMo finally destroyed that toxic place - is now promoting their own version called Novel November.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
FFS!
AI writing tool, ProWritingAid - whose sponsorship with NaNoWriMo finally destroyed that toxic place - is now promoting their own version called Novel November.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
AI writing tool, ProWritingAid - whose sponsorship with NaNoWriMo finally destroyed that toxic place - is now promoting their own version called Novel November.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
Reposted by Emma Cox
# Market Open
#wss366 #mastoprompt #sundaylit
The #market had just #opened, and Tina #trembled. This was her first show, a small affair in a neighboring village. There were a few farmers, the blacksmith, a phone service vendor, one juggler, and a local musician.
Still, she was terrified. What […]
#wss366 #mastoprompt #sundaylit
The #market had just #opened, and Tina #trembled. This was her first show, a small affair in a neighboring village. There were a few farmers, the blacksmith, a phone service vendor, one juggler, and a local musician.
Still, she was terrified. What […]
Original post on sakurajima.moe
sakurajima.moe
September 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
# Market Open
#wss366 #mastoprompt #sundaylit
The #market had just #opened, and Tina #trembled. This was her first show, a small affair in a neighboring village. There were a few farmers, the blacksmith, a phone service vendor, one juggler, and a local musician.
Still, she was terrified. What […]
#wss366 #mastoprompt #sundaylit
The #market had just #opened, and Tina #trembled. This was her first show, a small affair in a neighboring village. There were a few farmers, the blacksmith, a phone service vendor, one juggler, and a local musician.
Still, she was terrified. What […]
Reposted by Emma Cox
Reposted by Emma Cox
#sundaylit Openings
It was just like any other door, except this one was mine. Chosen fairly and squarely by lottery.
As I stood waiting, I looked across to the others. Those that had missed out. I could sense their envy. And those that hadn't. Some terrified. Others as eager as I was.
The […]
It was just like any other door, except this one was mine. Chosen fairly and squarely by lottery.
As I stood waiting, I looked across to the others. Those that had missed out. I could sense their envy. And those that hadn't. Some terrified. Others as eager as I was.
The […]
Original post on aus.social
aus.social
September 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#sundaylit Openings
It was just like any other door, except this one was mine. Chosen fairly and squarely by lottery.
As I stood waiting, I looked across to the others. Those that had missed out. I could sense their envy. And those that hadn't. Some terrified. Others as eager as I was.
The […]
It was just like any other door, except this one was mine. Chosen fairly and squarely by lottery.
As I stood waiting, I looked across to the others. Those that had missed out. I could sense their envy. And those that hadn't. Some terrified. Others as eager as I was.
The […]