Ann Darlington
@gradientcat.bsky.social
I am a Canadian engineer who writes sci-fi & fantasy novels. I enjoy photography, hiking, gardening and cats. 🇨🇦
I wonder how likely it is that I can squeeze in a writing sprint this evening without being interrupted? 🤔
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November 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I wonder how likely it is that I can squeeze in a writing sprint this evening without being interrupted? 🤔
#amwriting
#amwriting
In my sci-fi books, the MCs are usually engineers. That's deliberate since I'm an engineer. Usually some of my hobbies end up sliding into the stories too, like gardening or photography or baking.
#momswritersclub #amwriting
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Today’s Author Interview Question is about themes and whether or not they’re deliberate. #amwriting #writingcommunity #momswritersclub
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In my sci-fi books, the MCs are usually engineers. That's deliberate since I'm an engineer. Usually some of my hobbies end up sliding into the stories too, like gardening or photography or baking.
#momswritersclub #amwriting
#momswritersclub #amwriting
Last week, I revised a couple of chapters that I'd written to fix some ripples. This week, I should be able to write a new chapter.
#FiFRevPit
#FiFRevPit
Happy Saturday! What did you get accomplished this week?? Celebrate yourself and congratulate fellow writers! #FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Last week, I revised a couple of chapters that I'd written to fix some ripples. This week, I should be able to write a new chapter.
#FiFRevPit
#FiFRevPit
I was going to start a new story this month, but I opted to finish my current WIP instead. It's been going well, I'm into working on the last few chapters.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I was going to start a new story this month, but I opted to finish my current WIP instead. It's been going well, I'm into working on the last few chapters.
#amwriting
#amwriting
FIREFLYxEXPANSE
To earn a coveted science permit to a remote star system a desperate captain hires her roguish nemesis as co-pilot. But in getting tangled between feuding spies and her mother trying to destroy her again, he may be exactly who she needs to help.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #A #SF
To earn a coveted science permit to a remote star system a desperate captain hires her roguish nemesis as co-pilot. But in getting tangled between feuding spies and her mother trying to destroy her again, he may be exactly who she needs to help.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #A #SF
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
FIREFLYxEXPANSE
To earn a coveted science permit to a remote star system a desperate captain hires her roguish nemesis as co-pilot. But in getting tangled between feuding spies and her mother trying to destroy her again, he may be exactly who she needs to help.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #A #SF
To earn a coveted science permit to a remote star system a desperate captain hires her roguish nemesis as co-pilot. But in getting tangled between feuding spies and her mother trying to destroy her again, he may be exactly who she needs to help.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #A #SF
Not a very exciting gif, but this is what comes up for my working title.
#amwriting #RevPitFiF #FiFRevPit
#amwriting #RevPitFiF #FiFRevPit
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Not a very exciting gif, but this is what comes up for my working title.
#amwriting #RevPitFiF #FiFRevPit
#amwriting #RevPitFiF #FiFRevPit
I use 'nice' a lot, so I had to catch up and do a snippet:
Remi laughed. “So you think Soren has magic lips?”
“With words… I wouldn't know about the rest. Although that could be a nice diversion.” Stars, even that didn't phase him. Remi looked as amused as ever.
#WipSnips
Remi laughed. “So you think Soren has magic lips?”
“With words… I wouldn't know about the rest. Although that could be a nice diversion.” Stars, even that didn't phase him. Remi looked as amused as ever.
#WipSnips
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!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I use 'nice' a lot, so I had to catch up and do a snippet:
Remi laughed. “So you think Soren has magic lips?”
“With words… I wouldn't know about the rest. Although that could be a nice diversion.” Stars, even that didn't phase him. Remi looked as amused as ever.
#WipSnips
Remi laughed. “So you think Soren has magic lips?”
“With words… I wouldn't know about the rest. Although that could be a nice diversion.” Stars, even that didn't phase him. Remi looked as amused as ever.
#WipSnips
“Kylie said they were going to try the ruins. There are some buildings where they may have stashed Tadrick. The castle has too many people around it to use as a hideout. And, it’s unlikely they took him very far,” Danford said.
#FiFRevPit
#FiFRevPit
First up: Without giving context, share the last line of dialogue you wrote 🗣️ #FiFRevPit
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“Kylie said they were going to try the ruins. There are some buildings where they may have stashed Tadrick. The castle has too many people around it to use as a hideout. And, it’s unlikely they took him very far,” Danford said.
#FiFRevPit
#FiFRevPit
“They broke into the vault,” Emme said more to herself than Nev. “Then they used some sort of fire spell to burn down the building so nobody would know what happened.”
#WipSnips
#WipSnips
🎶 I put a spell on yooouuuu... 🎶
The #WIPSnips word for October 30th is "spell"
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The #WIPSnips word for October 30th is "spell"
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October 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
“They broke into the vault,” Emme said more to herself than Nev. “Then they used some sort of fire spell to burn down the building so nobody would know what happened.”
#WipSnips
#WipSnips
The door opened and Winthrop came inside carrying a broom.
“I told you to leave me alone,” Kylie said.
He started sweeping up the glass. “This needs to be cleaned up so you don't step on it.”
Kylie made a grab for the broom, but he pulled away. “That's your most pressing concern? My feet?”
#WipSnips
“I told you to leave me alone,” Kylie said.
He started sweeping up the glass. “This needs to be cleaned up so you don't step on it.”
Kylie made a grab for the broom, but he pulled away. “That's your most pressing concern? My feet?”
#WipSnips
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The door opened and Winthrop came inside carrying a broom.
“I told you to leave me alone,” Kylie said.
He started sweeping up the glass. “This needs to be cleaned up so you don't step on it.”
Kylie made a grab for the broom, but he pulled away. “That's your most pressing concern? My feet?”
#WipSnips
“I told you to leave me alone,” Kylie said.
He started sweeping up the glass. “This needs to be cleaned up so you don't step on it.”
Kylie made a grab for the broom, but he pulled away. “That's your most pressing concern? My feet?”
#WipSnips
Hmmm. It's almost November, which is the month that I usually start drafting a new story. I still have some chapters to finish for my current WIP. So, maybe I'll do both. 🤔
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October 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hmmm. It's almost November, which is the month that I usually start drafting a new story. I still have some chapters to finish for my current WIP. So, maybe I'll do both. 🤔
#amwriting
#amwriting
“Late night cooking? Only my sister would be calmly making pudding while there is a ruckus of a rescue attempt going on up on deck.” Jonathan strode into the galley. Dressed in a vest with golden toggles, sword dangling from his side, it was no wonder she almost mistook him for a prince.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
“Late night cooking? Only my sister would be calmly making pudding while there is a ruckus of a rescue attempt going on up on deck.” Jonathan strode into the galley. Dressed in a vest with golden toggles, sword dangling from his side, it was no wonder she almost mistook him for a prince.
#WipSnips
#WipSnips
I'm going with "scream" for this one:
A faint wisp of grey floated above the buildings near the square. It was followed by a scream. The band stopped playing and the crowd turned to a voice that was shouting for attention.
#WipSnips
A faint wisp of grey floated above the buildings near the square. It was followed by a scream. The band stopped playing and the crowd turned to a voice that was shouting for attention.
#WipSnips
It's the first day of 👻spooky🎃 week on #WIPSnips!
The word for October 27th is "blood-curdling"
As always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine. Given that it's spooky week, don't forget an trigger/content warnings if your post needs them.
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The word for October 27th is "blood-curdling"
As always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine. Given that it's spooky week, don't forget an trigger/content warnings if your post needs them.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I'm going with "scream" for this one:
A faint wisp of grey floated above the buildings near the square. It was followed by a scream. The band stopped playing and the crowd turned to a voice that was shouting for attention.
#WipSnips
A faint wisp of grey floated above the buildings near the square. It was followed by a scream. The band stopped playing and the crowd turned to a voice that was shouting for attention.
#WipSnips
Tonight I have to catch up on some drawing. I was trying to do one sketch a day for October, but I'm behind this week.
#amdrawing
#amdrawing
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tonight I have to catch up on some drawing. I was trying to do one sketch a day for October, but I'm behind this week.
#amdrawing
#amdrawing
Tadrick picked up a hammer and began disassembling the box.
Kylie hesitated, then sat on the edge of the bed.
“I charge for the show,” he muttered as he flicked his wrist popping off a piece.
“What?”
“It’s a joke. I’m not used to having an audience. Don’t you have Queenly things to do?”
#WipSnips
Kylie hesitated, then sat on the edge of the bed.
“I charge for the show,” he muttered as he flicked his wrist popping off a piece.
“What?”
“It’s a joke. I’m not used to having an audience. Don’t you have Queenly things to do?”
#WipSnips
October 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Tadrick picked up a hammer and began disassembling the box.
Kylie hesitated, then sat on the edge of the bed.
“I charge for the show,” he muttered as he flicked his wrist popping off a piece.
“What?”
“It’s a joke. I’m not used to having an audience. Don’t you have Queenly things to do?”
#WipSnips
Kylie hesitated, then sat on the edge of the bed.
“I charge for the show,” he muttered as he flicked his wrist popping off a piece.
“What?”
“It’s a joke. I’m not used to having an audience. Don’t you have Queenly things to do?”
#WipSnips
I raked some leaves, so I'm going to take a break from yard work to do some writing!
#amwriting
#amwriting
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I raked some leaves, so I'm going to take a break from yard work to do some writing!
#amwriting
#amwriting
Reposted by Ann Darlington
Bread!
Also, real talk: is anyone tired of this being the same WIP every time? I could give it a rest if people are annoyed by it, just don't have anything else I'm working on at the moment.
#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Also, real talk: is anyone tired of this being the same WIP every time? I could give it a rest if people are annoyed by it, just don't have anything else I'm working on at the moment.
#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Bread!
Also, real talk: is anyone tired of this being the same WIP every time? I could give it a rest if people are annoyed by it, just don't have anything else I'm working on at the moment.
#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Also, real talk: is anyone tired of this being the same WIP every time? I could give it a rest if people are annoyed by it, just don't have anything else I'm working on at the moment.
#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
He coaxed her hand from the jacket and held it. “Will you listen to me? Please? I’d like to negotiate a deal with you for your help during the competition. The stakes aren’t what you might imagine them to be.”
#WipSnips #amwriting
#WipSnips #amwriting
October 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
He coaxed her hand from the jacket and held it. “Will you listen to me? Please? I’d like to negotiate a deal with you for your help during the competition. The stakes aren’t what you might imagine them to be.”
#WipSnips #amwriting
#WipSnips #amwriting
I made progress on the chapter I was writing and I'm at the last paragraph. The next chapter will be easier since I've sorted some plot issues.
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#amwriting
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I made progress on the chapter I was writing and I'm at the last paragraph. The next chapter will be easier since I've sorted some plot issues.
#amwriting
#amwriting
Adalyn moved closer to the front of the group to be near the light. Her senses were heightened after finding the bear and she hoped that they wouldn’t encounter anything bigger than a raccoon the rest of the way.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Adalyn moved closer to the front of the group to be near the light. Her senses were heightened after finding the bear and she hoped that they wouldn’t encounter anything bigger than a raccoon the rest of the way.
#WipSnips #amwriting
#WipSnips #amwriting
I need to get back to finishing my WIP before the end of the month. November is when I usually start new stories. I haven't decided what story to write next.
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#amwriting
October 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I need to get back to finishing my WIP before the end of the month. November is when I usually start new stories. I haven't decided what story to write next.
#amwriting
#amwriting
I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.
It's fun! Give it a try.
It's fun! Give it a try.
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.
It's fun! Give it a try.
It's fun! Give it a try.
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I've been practicing to draw this month. Here's a sketch I did a few days ago of a whale.
#amdrawing
#amdrawing
October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I've been practicing to draw this month. Here's a sketch I did a few days ago of a whale.
#amdrawing
#amdrawing
