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Author of a to-be published series of novels with a JRPG feel.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Kalua plans so much and so far ahead and for as many issues as possible. He'll try to put as much as possible into routine and schedules, so nothing ever gets missed - inc. "time" with his husband, because he's ace but willing to appease his hubby's needs once in a while
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Is your character proactive or a procrastinator? Do they leave things to the last minute or prep early?
Does it matter what they are doing? Eg. do they put off mundane chores but keep ahead on other things?
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Is your character proactive or a procrastinator? Do they leave things to the last minute or prep early?
Does it matter what they are doing? Eg. do they put off mundane chores but keep ahead on other things?
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November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Kalua plans so much and so far ahead and for as many issues as possible. He'll try to put as much as possible into routine and schedules, so nothing ever gets missed - inc. "time" with his husband, because he's ace but willing to appease his hubby's needs once in a while
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Loke isn't the fastest to forgive (that's Magnar), but she is too idealistic and optimistic that sometimes she needs others to remind her that maybe some retribution is a good thing. But when she finds the killers of her parents, a bit after book 1, there was no mercy from her there. #WritingPrompt
How does your MC feel about revenge? Is there anybody they want to take out? Do they think it would be satisfactory? #WritingPrompt
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Loke isn't the fastest to forgive (that's Magnar), but she is too idealistic and optimistic that sometimes she needs others to remind her that maybe some retribution is a good thing. But when she finds the killers of her parents, a bit after book 1, there was no mercy from her there. #WritingPrompt
“Who is that guy?” Dias squinted to get a better look.
Loke shrugged. “Local thief, I think. He tried to steal from us yesterday. Magnar caught him in the act.”
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Loke shrugged. “Local thief, I think. He tried to steal from us yesterday. Magnar caught him in the act.”
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Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips
The word for November 10th is "local"
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The word for November 10th is "local"
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November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Who is that guy?” Dias squinted to get a better look.
Loke shrugged. “Local thief, I think. He tried to steal from us yesterday. Magnar caught him in the act.”
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Loke shrugged. “Local thief, I think. He tried to steal from us yesterday. Magnar caught him in the act.”
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Kalua HATES surprises. Hates them a lot. Even good ones frustrate him. He craves order and has certain expectations. Surprises are things he didn't plan and though he is usually adaptable, he still doesn't like it. His current tale is a big, unwelcome one
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Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
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Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
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November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Kalua HATES surprises. Hates them a lot. Even good ones frustrate him. He craves order and has certain expectations. Surprises are things he didn't plan and though he is usually adaptable, he still doesn't like it. His current tale is a big, unwelcome one
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Kal would clean your house but reorganize everything in a completely different way. delayed terror. Mahoe would throw a party and it would be a hot disaster until Mahana made him clean it. Loke would just leave a trail of all of your books behind.
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How likely is it to end badly if your character is asked to house-sit?
Will they take good care of the pets and water the plants? Throw a party? Accidentally burn the place down? End up in a fight somehow?
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How likely is it to end badly if your character is asked to house-sit?
Will they take good care of the pets and water the plants? Throw a party? Accidentally burn the place down? End up in a fight somehow?
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November 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Kal would clean your house but reorganize everything in a completely different way. delayed terror. Mahoe would throw a party and it would be a hot disaster until Mahana made him clean it. Loke would just leave a trail of all of your books behind.
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I use little too much
“A little dangerous may be an understatement.” Magnar had returned with an armful of sticks and twigs. “I have a feeling Loke is going to get us all killed at some point. Oh, and I’m adding all this labor to my bill, too.”
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“A little dangerous may be an understatement.” Magnar had returned with an armful of sticks and twigs. “I have a feeling Loke is going to get us all killed at some point. Oh, and I’m adding all this labor to my bill, too.”
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November 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I use little too much
“A little dangerous may be an understatement.” Magnar had returned with an armful of sticks and twigs. “I have a feeling Loke is going to get us all killed at some point. Oh, and I’m adding all this labor to my bill, too.”
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“A little dangerous may be an understatement.” Magnar had returned with an armful of sticks and twigs. “I have a feeling Loke is going to get us all killed at some point. Oh, and I’m adding all this labor to my bill, too.”
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Reposted by G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta
When Loke finds her alternate "space" (the term I use spoils book 1), it's an entire black room with details drawn in chalk.
also, in book 1, when they go to find the spirit of darkness, there's a lot of black surrounding that particular event.
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also, in book 1, when they go to find the spirit of darkness, there's a lot of black surrounding that particular event.
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Heya #NovemberWorldbuilders!
We're talking about COLORS in our world this week. Tell me about something in your world that's BLACK. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have any special black objects or animals or magical items in your world? Tell us about them!
We're talking about COLORS in our world this week. Tell me about something in your world that's BLACK. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have any special black objects or animals or magical items in your world? Tell us about them!
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
When Loke finds her alternate "space" (the term I use spoils book 1), it's an entire black room with details drawn in chalk.
also, in book 1, when they go to find the spirit of darkness, there's a lot of black surrounding that particular event.
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also, in book 1, when they go to find the spirit of darkness, there's a lot of black surrounding that particular event.
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Loke knew their window was closing quickly and found that it was a little easier to maneuver as everyone was bowing their heads to pray but any movement she was trying to make was instantly stopped with Magnar’s hand pushing her head downwards.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Loke knew their window was closing quickly and found that it was a little easier to maneuver as everyone was bowing their heads to pray but any movement she was trying to make was instantly stopped with Magnar’s hand pushing her head downwards.
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They all hate it. Loke and Magnar sneak away from them. Kalua sucks it up and deals with it despite being hounded by noblewomen for his hand or noblemen trying to gain his favor. he hates it. Mahoe is too pretty and gets ALL the attention he doesn't want
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Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What is your character's opinion on fancy parties?
Do they like getting dressed up and glad-handing?
Would they rather stay home in their pajamas?
Are they planning a heist while the guests are distracted?
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What is your character's opinion on fancy parties?
Do they like getting dressed up and glad-handing?
Would they rather stay home in their pajamas?
Are they planning a heist while the guests are distracted?
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November 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
They all hate it. Loke and Magnar sneak away from them. Kalua sucks it up and deals with it despite being hounded by noblewomen for his hand or noblemen trying to gain his favor. he hates it. Mahoe is too pretty and gets ALL the attention he doesn't want
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we have a lot of blinding white light XD in later books the "White space" in the god realm is a distinct location where there is absolutely nothing but white. No walls, no floors, just... white
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Hello, #NovemberWorldbuilders friends!
We're in COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's WHITE. Have you used it symbolically? Any special white clothes, rocks, animals, or magical artifacts you'd like to talk about?
We're in COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's WHITE. Have you used it symbolically? Any special white clothes, rocks, animals, or magical artifacts you'd like to talk about?
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
we have a lot of blinding white light XD in later books the "White space" in the god realm is a distinct location where there is absolutely nothing but white. No walls, no floors, just... white
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Most of my characters aren't particularly fond of it, but understand that sometimes it's necessary. Magnar offs a few in chapter 1 and Loke shrugs it off, saying it was self defense.
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How does your character feel about violence?
Are they a committed pacifist? Generally gentle? Dangerous if pushed too far? An unrepentant killer?
Does that change as the story progresses?
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How does your character feel about violence?
Are they a committed pacifist? Generally gentle? Dangerous if pushed too far? An unrepentant killer?
Does that change as the story progresses?
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Most of my characters aren't particularly fond of it, but understand that sometimes it's necessary. Magnar offs a few in chapter 1 and Loke shrugs it off, saying it was self defense.
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Loke's eyes. Mahoe and Mahana's eyes. In Holom, during the current monarch's reign, dark purple is the uniform color of the castle staff, so that's what Ikal is usually seen wearing. I think yatil's hair is also purple if I remember correctly. She's book 2+
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This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's PURPLE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's purple? Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's PURPLE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's purple? Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Loke's eyes. Mahoe and Mahana's eyes. In Holom, during the current monarch's reign, dark purple is the uniform color of the castle staff, so that's what Ikal is usually seen wearing. I think yatil's hair is also purple if I remember correctly. She's book 2+
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Kal would definitely be the fanciest cat. He's pretentious and needy though knows just the right buttons to push to get under someone's skin. Or how to be be cute for attention from his person. He's also obsessed with personal grooming.
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If you were to choose an animal to represent your character what animal would it be and why?
Real, mythological, or something unique to your setting?
If your character is already an animal, tell me about that!
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If you were to choose an animal to represent your character what animal would it be and why?
Real, mythological, or something unique to your setting?
If your character is already an animal, tell me about that!
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November 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Kal would definitely be the fanciest cat. He's pretentious and needy though knows just the right buttons to push to get under someone's skin. Or how to be be cute for attention from his person. He's also obsessed with personal grooming.
Equipped with warmer clothes and additional supplies, the group set off on the trail behind the village and up into the mountain. They were seen off by the innkeepers that wished them luck and for their god to watch over them.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Equipped with warmer clothes and additional supplies, the group set off on the trail behind the village and up into the mountain. They were seen off by the innkeepers that wished them luck and for their god to watch over them.
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I'm supposed to be writing but all i'm doing is refreshing my county's poll results because I want to see how bad our current sheriff gets spanked. I've also never seen my very purple county not so purple. though that voter turnout number is depressing :/
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I'm supposed to be writing but all i'm doing is refreshing my county's poll results because I want to see how bad our current sheriff gets spanked. I've also never seen my very purple county not so purple. though that voter turnout number is depressing :/
I have a party of 8. Loke and Magnar are the core characters, but the 8 will travel and sidequest together the whole story, at least, once they're introduced. Book 3ish has 2 parties, one has 7 and the other has... i'm not even sure. it's a lot
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Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How many core characters does your story have?
How many of your cast would you consider central to the story, not side characters?
Are they usually together or does the story have multiple locations at once?
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How many core characters does your story have?
How many of your cast would you consider central to the story, not side characters?
Are they usually together or does the story have multiple locations at once?
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November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I have a party of 8. Loke and Magnar are the core characters, but the 8 will travel and sidequest together the whole story, at least, once they're introduced. Book 3ish has 2 parties, one has 7 and the other has... i'm not even sure. it's a lot
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Green! Loke's hair is mint green! And so is her soul! Palen also wears fancy dark green clothes and Magnar has green eyes, but Loke's hair is by far the one thing that's pointed out several times.
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Hey there, #NovemberWorldbuilders!
It's COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's green. This one is probably more common, since green is so strongly associated with nature. Do you have any cool greenery in your world? Or maybe you've used it for an object? Tell me about it!
It's COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's green. This one is probably more common, since green is so strongly associated with nature. Do you have any cool greenery in your world? Or maybe you've used it for an object? Tell me about it!
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Green! Loke's hair is mint green! And so is her soul! Palen also wears fancy dark green clothes and Magnar has green eyes, but Loke's hair is by far the one thing that's pointed out several times.
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It almost made him ill thinking about it. Unable to control the anger and the sadness welling up inside of him because of the horrible treatment of the innocent, he steeled himself and moved forward with his plan.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It almost made him ill thinking about it. Unable to control the anger and the sadness welling up inside of him because of the horrible treatment of the innocent, he steeled himself and moved forward with his plan.
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Reposted by G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta
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November 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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there are several different types of governments. the country the FMC is from is a monarchy and as far as her being affected by it... [redacted]
The MMC is from a country that apparently elects idiots because his "friend" growing up is now in charge and has a bounty on him.
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The MMC is from a country that apparently elects idiots because his "friend" growing up is now in charge and has a bounty on him.
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How do the politics of your book's world work? Is it a monarchy? A democracy? Theocracy? How does it affect your characters? #WritingPrompt
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
there are several different types of governments. the country the FMC is from is a monarchy and as far as her being affected by it... [redacted]
The MMC is from a country that apparently elects idiots because his "friend" growing up is now in charge and has a bounty on him.
#WritingPrompt
The MMC is from a country that apparently elects idiots because his "friend" growing up is now in charge and has a bounty on him.
#WritingPrompt
Cam's hair is orange and a turning point for the party in one scene, but the orange-blue sky near the end of one of the trials sticks out more for orange. it's similar enough to a sunset, yet unusual enough to stand out and also doesn't change.
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It's #NovemberWorldbuilders!
We're talking about colors in our worlds! Tell me about something in your world that's YELLOW or ORANGE? I find that these two are often underrated/underused in worldbuilding, so I'd love to hear what you have. Maybe something symbolic of the sun or made of gold?
We're talking about colors in our worlds! Tell me about something in your world that's YELLOW or ORANGE? I find that these two are often underrated/underused in worldbuilding, so I'd love to hear what you have. Maybe something symbolic of the sun or made of gold?
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Cam's hair is orange and a turning point for the party in one scene, but the orange-blue sky near the end of one of the trials sticks out more for orange. it's similar enough to a sunset, yet unusual enough to stand out and also doesn't change.
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“What’s in Kabra?” Blu was genuinely interested in anything there was to learn, but Kabra was very far away. It was supposedly as cold as Wiil was hot.
“Ice. Mountains. Some fjords I heard that are nice looking. She mentioned a temple.” Magnar prattled dismissively.
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“Ice. Mountains. Some fjords I heard that are nice looking. She mentioned a temple.” Magnar prattled dismissively.
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Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips
The word for November 3rd is "nice"
Regular reminder to put Alt Text on your graphics!
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The word for November 3rd is "nice"
Regular reminder to put Alt Text on your graphics!
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November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“What’s in Kabra?” Blu was genuinely interested in anything there was to learn, but Kabra was very far away. It was supposedly as cold as Wiil was hot.
“Ice. Mountains. Some fjords I heard that are nice looking. She mentioned a temple.” Magnar prattled dismissively.
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“Ice. Mountains. Some fjords I heard that are nice looking. She mentioned a temple.” Magnar prattled dismissively.
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ALL THE TIME. I went to a broadway show yesterday and all i could think was "Betti would totally want Kal to wear something like that." (death becomes her was excellent and the costuming in general was 😘, but those immortal costumes... 😍)
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Ok, meta question today! Do you think about your characters only when you are writing their story?
Or do you think about them at other times and in other situations, even if you never write about it?
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Ok, meta question today! Do you think about your characters only when you are writing their story?
Or do you think about them at other times and in other situations, even if you never write about it?
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November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
ALL THE TIME. I went to a broadway show yesterday and all i could think was "Betti would totally want Kal to wear something like that." (death becomes her was excellent and the costuming in general was 😘, but those immortal costumes... 😍)