E.V. Jacob इवा
@eveyjacob.bsky.social
Writers are like gods: We create fantastic worlds & everyone questions our judgement | Buy my books! | 36/immortal
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Bravo, sir
January 20, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Bravo, sir
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OpenAI has absolutely zero ideas. They have no business. This is not a real business line and it’s so utterly vague and specious, I’m shocked at the credulousness to just print it without saying “there is no logical way this works of course” or talking about how the CFO of OpenAI is saying nonsense
January 20, 2026 at 5:11 AM
OpenAI has absolutely zero ideas. They have no business. This is not a real business line and it’s so utterly vague and specious, I’m shocked at the credulousness to just print it without saying “there is no logical way this works of course” or talking about how the CFO of OpenAI is saying nonsense
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I've written several AAA lore bibles, including one for an effin' MMO, long before llms even existed. If I can do it, there's no excuse for you
Whenever I hear devs or other creatives who do worldbuilding say they *have* to use ch*tGPT to help with their lore bibles because no human could possibly collate such a huge and complex world… I glare in historian
January 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I've written several AAA lore bibles, including one for an effin' MMO, long before llms even existed. If I can do it, there's no excuse for you
I AM WATCHING AND YOU SHOULD TOO
hey out there, beautiful people! you busy tonight? 👀👀
the Wayward premiere is on NOW! come on through if you like a Southern gothic take on urban fantasy, found family, jazz, and queer joy!
www.twitch.tv/reflectgames
the Wayward premiere is on NOW! come on through if you like a Southern gothic take on urban fantasy, found family, jazz, and queer joy!
www.twitch.tv/reflectgames
reflectgames - Twitch
Wayward Episode 1: The Rooster
www.twitch.tv
January 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I AM WATCHING AND YOU SHOULD TOO
I feel like my dialogue is really strong.
I can write good bonds; you will believe these two people love each other, this group is genuinely friends, this family is close, etc.
I can write a good nightmare.
And I've been told my portrayal of anxiety is so realistic some people can't handle it!
I can write good bonds; you will believe these two people love each other, this group is genuinely friends, this family is close, etc.
I can write a good nightmare.
And I've been told my portrayal of anxiety is so realistic some people can't handle it!
Artists, I think we're all too comfortable sharing our imposter syndrome.
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
January 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I feel like my dialogue is really strong.
I can write good bonds; you will believe these two people love each other, this group is genuinely friends, this family is close, etc.
I can write a good nightmare.
And I've been told my portrayal of anxiety is so realistic some people can't handle it!
I can write good bonds; you will believe these two people love each other, this group is genuinely friends, this family is close, etc.
I can write a good nightmare.
And I've been told my portrayal of anxiety is so realistic some people can't handle it!
I spent most of today refreshing this. I was losing hope about a week ago and then in the last couple days everyone's support and generosity took my breath away. Thank you all for spreading the word, for keeping up the hype, and for getting this project to its goal. This is so very deserved.
I'll make a proper post after the WHIPLASH that was these final Kickstarter hours settles and we're awake. But for now, here's a thank you image (stolen from the original game *coughs*).
We did it, Blue Sky. Women of Xal II has been funded. Literally because ya'll really stepped up. Just. Thank you
We did it, Blue Sky. Women of Xal II has been funded. Literally because ya'll really stepped up. Just. Thank you
January 13, 2026 at 6:42 AM
I spent most of today refreshing this. I was losing hope about a week ago and then in the last couple days everyone's support and generosity took my breath away. Thank you all for spreading the word, for keeping up the hype, and for getting this project to its goal. This is so very deserved.
40 more people would clinch this.
40!!
LOOK HOW FAR WE'VE COME!
Let's goooooooo
40!!
LOOK HOW FAR WE'VE COME!
Let's goooooooo
140 more fans of dark magical yuri political mysteries and victory is ours!
#Indie #Indiegame #Kickstarter #Indiegamedev #queer #visualnovel
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#Indie #Indiegame #Kickstarter #Indiegamedev #queer #visualnovel
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:21 AM
40 more people would clinch this.
40!!
LOOK HOW FAR WE'VE COME!
Let's goooooooo
40!!
LOOK HOW FAR WE'VE COME!
Let's goooooooo
Guys we're *so close* please keep sharing and funding!!
And if you want me to shut up about it...all the more reason to help get this funded!! :D
But seriously thank you everyone who's helped promote this, we're in sight of the finish line and maybe, just maybe, we can pull this off.
And if you want me to shut up about it...all the more reason to help get this funded!! :D
But seriously thank you everyone who's helped promote this, we're in sight of the finish line and maybe, just maybe, we can pull this off.
Only 164 backers and THE SEQUEL IS ON. (Less if we get more people into the upper tiers). I might have to reevaluate my disappointment. Lol
Might.
Women of Xal II, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Might.
Women of Xal II, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Guys we're *so close* please keep sharing and funding!!
And if you want me to shut up about it...all the more reason to help get this funded!! :D
But seriously thank you everyone who's helped promote this, we're in sight of the finish line and maybe, just maybe, we can pull this off.
And if you want me to shut up about it...all the more reason to help get this funded!! :D
But seriously thank you everyone who's helped promote this, we're in sight of the finish line and maybe, just maybe, we can pull this off.
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HOLD ON.
WOMEN OF XAL II IS DOWN TO $3,500 TO HIT GOAL!??!?!??!
THERE'S ONLY 23 HOURS LEFT BUT THIS IS DOABLE! IT'S COME DOWN $6K IN ONE DAY
GO SUPPORT @plottwiststudios.bsky.social's game
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
WOMEN OF XAL II IS DOWN TO $3,500 TO HIT GOAL!??!?!??!
THERE'S ONLY 23 HOURS LEFT BUT THIS IS DOABLE! IT'S COME DOWN $6K IN ONE DAY
GO SUPPORT @plottwiststudios.bsky.social's game
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
HOLD ON.
WOMEN OF XAL II IS DOWN TO $3,500 TO HIT GOAL!??!?!??!
THERE'S ONLY 23 HOURS LEFT BUT THIS IS DOABLE! IT'S COME DOWN $6K IN ONE DAY
GO SUPPORT @plottwiststudios.bsky.social's game
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
WOMEN OF XAL II IS DOWN TO $3,500 TO HIT GOAL!??!?!??!
THERE'S ONLY 23 HOURS LEFT BUT THIS IS DOABLE! IT'S COME DOWN $6K IN ONE DAY
GO SUPPORT @plottwiststudios.bsky.social's game
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
500 more people contributing $20 would get this funded.
I believe those 500 people who would love this game--the rich story, the compelling characters, the gorgeous artwork--are out there and we can find them.
And if we can find them in about 60 hours, this can be funded!
I believe those 500 people who would love this game--the rich story, the compelling characters, the gorgeous artwork--are out there and we can find them.
And if we can find them in about 60 hours, this can be funded!
Women of Xal II's Kickstarter is FINALLY up and running! Please share with your #VisualNovel friends who like their dark political mysteries, character studies, and cast of queer ladies.
First game is free during the campaign, of course.
#Gaming #Kickstarter #Campaign #Yuri #Indie #Indiedev #Game
First game is free during the campaign, of course.
#Gaming #Kickstarter #Campaign #Yuri #Indie #Indiedev #Game
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
500 more people contributing $20 would get this funded.
I believe those 500 people who would love this game--the rich story, the compelling characters, the gorgeous artwork--are out there and we can find them.
And if we can find them in about 60 hours, this can be funded!
I believe those 500 people who would love this game--the rich story, the compelling characters, the gorgeous artwork--are out there and we can find them.
And if we can find them in about 60 hours, this can be funded!
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The amount of reposts is as insane as it is inspiring! <3 That said, we still need 510 backers of the lowest tier ($20) in less than 65 hours, or the campaign WILL fail! And we will receive not a cent of that money! Thoughts and prayers are appreciated, but backers are how we fund real artists!
Sorry, folks. Seven days to go and 50% funded. We'll need a modern internet miracle to see these lovely ladies get their sequel. I was always worried that the visuals were not appealing to most VN gamers, but... ouch
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The amount of reposts is as insane as it is inspiring! <3 That said, we still need 510 backers of the lowest tier ($20) in less than 65 hours, or the campaign WILL fail! And we will receive not a cent of that money! Thoughts and prayers are appreciated, but backers are how we fund real artists!
PLEASE share this with anyone you know who might be even marginally interested--even a few bucks helps and I so want to see this game brought to life.
Sorry, folks. Seven days to go and 50% funded. We'll need a modern internet miracle to see these lovely ladies get their sequel. I was always worried that the visuals were not appealing to most VN gamers, but... ouch
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 AM
PLEASE share this with anyone you know who might be even marginally interested--even a few bucks helps and I so want to see this game brought to life.
what does everyone use for bookmarks now that train tickets are mostly digital?
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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IT'S OUT!
"Rewilding the Many Tethered Winds" is about a world where exploitation of weather spirits has turned everything to doldrums and desert + an earnest woman trying to undo her pirate father's part in it.
This story's been close to my heart for nearly a decade, & you can read it right now!
"Rewilding the Many Tethered Winds" is about a world where exploitation of weather spirits has turned everything to doldrums and desert + an earnest woman trying to undo her pirate father's part in it.
This story's been close to my heart for nearly a decade, & you can read it right now!
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
IT'S OUT!
"Rewilding the Many Tethered Winds" is about a world where exploitation of weather spirits has turned everything to doldrums and desert + an earnest woman trying to undo her pirate father's part in it.
This story's been close to my heart for nearly a decade, & you can read it right now!
"Rewilding the Many Tethered Winds" is about a world where exploitation of weather spirits has turned everything to doldrums and desert + an earnest woman trying to undo her pirate father's part in it.
This story's been close to my heart for nearly a decade, & you can read it right now!
I finally found a therapist/form of therapy that helps me.
I completed my goal of reading one book each month, and will even finish a second this month.
Got my first tattoo :D
I completed my goal of reading one book each month, and will even finish a second this month.
Got my first tattoo :D
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.
Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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December 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I finally found a therapist/form of therapy that helps me.
I completed my goal of reading one book each month, and will even finish a second this month.
Got my first tattoo :D
I completed my goal of reading one book each month, and will even finish a second this month.
Got my first tattoo :D
MERRY CHRISTMAS MEEEE
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS MEEEE
🎄⛄🎁
Time flies! I can't believe it's December 23rd already! Which means it's time for my favorite December 23rd tradition! Saying, "Merry Christmas Eve Eve, Eve!" to @eveyjacob.bsky.social.
December 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🎄⛄🎁
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Oh hey. IRL bullshit has happened. Again. Nothing financially destabilizing, but it has bummed me out hard.
Please consider buying my novella. At least I like this side of life.
Please consider buying my novella. At least I like this side of life.
Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina is out today! (Omg, so brave! Love wins!)
If you'd like a trans self-discovery story & enjoy short (~50 page) reads, it's perfect for you. Get it from the retailers below or many others
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
PayHip: payhip.com/b/7MrKy
If you'd like a trans self-discovery story & enjoy short (~50 page) reads, it's perfect for you. Get it from the retailers below or many others
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
PayHip: payhip.com/b/7MrKy
Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina
A girl playing guitar in a bar was more than enough to catch Daniel's attention. But she was more than that: something hypnotic, something ethereal, something familiar. What if the girl of your dreams...
payhip.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Oh hey. IRL bullshit has happened. Again. Nothing financially destabilizing, but it has bummed me out hard.
Please consider buying my novella. At least I like this side of life.
Please consider buying my novella. At least I like this side of life.
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Half the reason I don't want genAI is because I love the weird behind the scenes stuff.
Viggo Mortenson broke his foot on a helmet, Cary Elwes laughed so much he had to be replaced by a dummy, the Toasty! Easter egg was an inside joke, etc.
I like human stuff in my art, damnit.
Viggo Mortenson broke his foot on a helmet, Cary Elwes laughed so much he had to be replaced by a dummy, the Toasty! Easter egg was an inside joke, etc.
I like human stuff in my art, damnit.
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Half the reason I don't want genAI is because I love the weird behind the scenes stuff.
Viggo Mortenson broke his foot on a helmet, Cary Elwes laughed so much he had to be replaced by a dummy, the Toasty! Easter egg was an inside joke, etc.
I like human stuff in my art, damnit.
Viggo Mortenson broke his foot on a helmet, Cary Elwes laughed so much he had to be replaced by a dummy, the Toasty! Easter egg was an inside joke, etc.
I like human stuff in my art, damnit.
RE: Mark's post in the image: People who talk about creative endeavors like it's an efficiency problem do not get art.
I don't WANT to write a book in hours instead of years. I want to sit there and labor over every word and phrase. Over my characters' motivations and responses. That's the POINT.
I don't WANT to write a book in hours instead of years. I want to sit there and labor over every word and phrase. Over my characters' motivations and responses. That's the POINT.
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
RE: Mark's post in the image: People who talk about creative endeavors like it's an efficiency problem do not get art.
I don't WANT to write a book in hours instead of years. I want to sit there and labor over every word and phrase. Over my characters' motivations and responses. That's the POINT.
I don't WANT to write a book in hours instead of years. I want to sit there and labor over every word and phrase. Over my characters' motivations and responses. That's the POINT.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Please sign, I'm so tired of not being able to opt out of AI stuff
Just gonna drop this here. Amazon is forcing a new AI feature on authors whose books are available on Kindle. This is a petition to give us the choice to opt out, because currently, we cannot.
c.org/SrJxqbKp4F
c.org/SrJxqbKp4F
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Change the new AI feature Ask this Book
c.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Please sign, I'm so tired of not being able to opt out of AI stuff
Please at least check this out and share with anyone who might be interested—every little bit of support helps and this project is amazing!
Women of Xal II's Kickstarter is FINALLY up and running! Please share with your #VisualNovel friends who like their dark political mysteries, character studies, and cast of queer ladies.
First game is free during the campaign, of course.
#Gaming #Kickstarter #Campaign #Yuri #Indie #Indiedev #Game
First game is free during the campaign, of course.
#Gaming #Kickstarter #Campaign #Yuri #Indie #Indiedev #Game
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Please at least check this out and share with anyone who might be interested—every little bit of support helps and this project is amazing!