Forest
@hobbitfae.bsky.social
I love my dog too much and just wanna be covered in moss and flowers. I'm a creative writer and avid Kids on Bikes GM. They/Them.
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Seattle was rebuilt on the backbones of sex workers. I can find no stories about it and have only heard the saga at the Underground Tours for tourists. I wanted to try and do them justice.
Also I'm obsessed with faeries. So I had to do both. #WritingPrompts
Also I'm obsessed with faeries. So I had to do both. #WritingPrompts
Confession time…
Promote your story by confessing something about writing it!
Or make your characters admit something embarrassing!
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingQ #Writers
Promote your story by confessing something about writing it!
Or make your characters admit something embarrassing!
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingQ #Writers
February 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Seattle was rebuilt on the backbones of sex workers. I can find no stories about it and have only heard the saga at the Underground Tours for tourists. I wanted to try and do them justice.
Also I'm obsessed with faeries. So I had to do both. #WritingPrompts
Also I'm obsessed with faeries. So I had to do both. #WritingPrompts
The first thing I knew about Aspen was that they were a shipbuilder. They adore their job, but they wish they weren't so exhausted after work. It's beginning to wear on them.
Oleander is employed by Madam Lou as an investigator and researcher. She absolutely adores the gig. #AwesomeCharacters
Oleander is employed by Madam Lou as an investigator and researcher. She absolutely adores the gig. #AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
It's Monday! How does your character feel about their work?
Do they have a job? Do they enjoy it?
Or is it just a way to pay the bills? Do they dread going in on a Monday and live for the weekend?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
It's Monday! How does your character feel about their work?
Do they have a job? Do they enjoy it?
Or is it just a way to pay the bills? Do they dread going in on a Monday and live for the weekend?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 17, 2026 at 1:12 AM
The first thing I knew about Aspen was that they were a shipbuilder. They adore their job, but they wish they weren't so exhausted after work. It's beginning to wear on them.
Oleander is employed by Madam Lou as an investigator and researcher. She absolutely adores the gig. #AwesomeCharacters
Oleander is employed by Madam Lou as an investigator and researcher. She absolutely adores the gig. #AwesomeCharacters
I am officially moved in and unpacked which means it's time to treat myself to the local pub fare and some writing time. I didn't buy a Bluetooth keyboard for no reason, after all. #accountability #writing
February 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I am officially moved in and unpacked which means it's time to treat myself to the local pub fare and some writing time. I didn't buy a Bluetooth keyboard for no reason, after all. #accountability #writing
Can't stop thinking of Victorian era fantasy so guess I gotta make a TTRPG campaign about it I GUESS. (Mutuals, hmu I'm looking for players)
February 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Can't stop thinking of Victorian era fantasy so guess I gotta make a TTRPG campaign about it I GUESS. (Mutuals, hmu I'm looking for players)
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Huge announcement: Girl Scouts on our trans girl scout cookies list have sold 250,000!!!!!! Boxes of girl scout cookies, a record for EITM's trans girl scout cookie drive.
Some have only sold 20 boxes though. I put those at the top of the list.
Lets close out this season and make their day! :)
Some have only sold 20 boxes though. I put those at the top of the list.
Lets close out this season and make their day! :)
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
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February 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Huge announcement: Girl Scouts on our trans girl scout cookies list have sold 250,000!!!!!! Boxes of girl scout cookies, a record for EITM's trans girl scout cookie drive.
Some have only sold 20 boxes though. I put those at the top of the list.
Lets close out this season and make their day! :)
Some have only sold 20 boxes though. I put those at the top of the list.
Lets close out this season and make their day! :)
Not very much! Two characters used to date but it didn't work out, so I play with that dynamic, but other other than that, it's a lot of platonic/ queer-platonic relationships and just the world at large. Plenty of folks are coupled, I just don't delve into it deeply. #QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts February 15: Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week Begins: How much of a role does romance play in your story?
February 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Not very much! Two characters used to date but it didn't work out, so I play with that dynamic, but other other than that, it's a lot of platonic/ queer-platonic relationships and just the world at large. Plenty of folks are coupled, I just don't delve into it deeply. #QueerPrompts
Aspen is a lot of myself but more starry eyed. Basil is a modge podge of every revolutionary I've heard of. Oleander is a mix of my own "make good trouble" mother and Polly Gray from Peaky Blinders. I hope I do them all justice, but Oli has a soft spot for me. #AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Aspen is a lot of myself but more starry eyed. Basil is a modge podge of every revolutionary I've heard of. Oleander is a mix of my own "make good trouble" mother and Polly Gray from Peaky Blinders. I hope I do them all justice, but Oli has a soft spot for me. #AwesomeCharacters
Will be taking a few days off from prompt games as I am moving this weekend. See y'all next week! #WritingCommunity
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Will be taking a few days off from prompt games as I am moving this weekend. See y'all next week! #WritingCommunity
Mandolin or piano - Aspen
Lead guitar - Basil
Alto Vocals - Oleander
Folk heavy band akin to Chris Thile, only marginally because he's on my inspo playlist. #OCSky
Lead guitar - Basil
Alto Vocals - Oleander
Folk heavy band akin to Chris Thile, only marginally because he's on my inspo playlist. #OCSky
February 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Mandolin or piano - Aspen
Lead guitar - Basil
Alto Vocals - Oleander
Folk heavy band akin to Chris Thile, only marginally because he's on my inspo playlist. #OCSky
Lead guitar - Basil
Alto Vocals - Oleander
Folk heavy band akin to Chris Thile, only marginally because he's on my inspo playlist. #OCSky
Free will absolutely exists. I actually agree with @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social on this one! While prophecies exist, there is nothing to say you Have to volunteer for this job. Prophecy breakers exist, there's ways around faerie deals, it's just harder to negotiate around! #FebruaryWorldbuilders
#FebruaryWorldbuilders Does free will exist in your world? If you have any kind of prophecy, fortune-telling, soulmates, or destiny in your stories, how are these reconciled along with the idea of free will? Do your characters have any beliefs on the matter?
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Free will absolutely exists. I actually agree with @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social on this one! While prophecies exist, there is nothing to say you Have to volunteer for this job. Prophecy breakers exist, there's ways around faerie deals, it's just harder to negotiate around! #FebruaryWorldbuilders
This may come as a bit of a surprise, but Madam Lou Grahams Respite represents this card pretty well. On first appearance, it is a place of solace, of the folks that don't belong finding community with each other. It's the place I'm most excited and nervous to write cause I want to do it well.
#AllHandsOnDeck
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: SIX OF PENTACLES
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: SIX OF PENTACLES
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
February 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
This may come as a bit of a surprise, but Madam Lou Grahams Respite represents this card pretty well. On first appearance, it is a place of solace, of the folks that don't belong finding community with each other. It's the place I'm most excited and nervous to write cause I want to do it well.
Yes, but it's funky and weird. Very oral tradition, so it's gotten warped like a game of telephone. Prophecies are only believed in faerie communities, humans think it's mumbo jumbo. It's very subtle, but there's definitely a presence when it comes true. #FebruaryWorldbuilders
#FebruaryWorldbuilders, good morning! Are prophecies or psychic abilities real in your world? How do they affect the world? Tomorrow I will ask about free will, so if you have prophecies, think about how that influences whether free will exists or not, and have an answer tomorrow😁
February 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Yes, but it's funky and weird. Very oral tradition, so it's gotten warped like a game of telephone. Prophecies are only believed in faerie communities, humans think it's mumbo jumbo. It's very subtle, but there's definitely a presence when it comes true. #FebruaryWorldbuilders
Aspen is more likely to have their heart broken, honestly.
Basil is a tough cookie who insists he has never broken (this is false).
Oleander, First of her Name, Breaker of Souls and Hearts. #QueerPrompts
Basil is a tough cookie who insists he has never broken (this is false).
Oleander, First of her Name, Breaker of Souls and Hearts. #QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts
🤣, yeah, no. Virgil barely even has friends much less rivals for his affection
He likely wouldn’t even notice if he did.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
🤣, yeah, no. Virgil barely even has friends much less rivals for his affection
He likely wouldn’t even notice if he did.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#QueerPrompts February 10: Is your MC a heartbreaker?
February 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Aspen is more likely to have their heart broken, honestly.
Basil is a tough cookie who insists he has never broken (this is false).
Oleander, First of her Name, Breaker of Souls and Hearts. #QueerPrompts
Basil is a tough cookie who insists he has never broken (this is false).
Oleander, First of her Name, Breaker of Souls and Hearts. #QueerPrompts
This one is a spoiler, so I'll be as vague as possible. The climactic event of the book represents growth from destruction. Reversed, it takes a lot of time, preparation, and obstacles to overcome to realize that. #AllHandsOnDeck
#AllHandsOnDeck
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: THREE OF WANDS
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: THREE OF WANDS
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
This one is a spoiler, so I'll be as vague as possible. The climactic event of the book represents growth from destruction. Reversed, it takes a lot of time, preparation, and obstacles to overcome to realize that. #AllHandsOnDeck
Aspen (like me) is all in for the figure skating. They like watching all the pretty twirling.
Basil likes life and skiing because high velocity, babyyyyyy.
Oleander likes the weird stuff so she's excited about curling. #AwesomeCharacters
Basil likes life and skiing because high velocity, babyyyyyy.
Oleander likes the weird stuff so she's excited about curling. #AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
It's the Olympics right now, and all your characters are going!
What are they doing? Are they an athlete? Spectating? Which sport would they like to watch/do?
Or are they just enjoying the free trip to Italy?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
It's the Olympics right now, and all your characters are going!
What are they doing? Are they an athlete? Spectating? Which sport would they like to watch/do?
Or are they just enjoying the free trip to Italy?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Aspen (like me) is all in for the figure skating. They like watching all the pretty twirling.
Basil likes life and skiing because high velocity, babyyyyyy.
Oleander likes the weird stuff so she's excited about curling. #AwesomeCharacters
Basil likes life and skiing because high velocity, babyyyyyy.
Oleander likes the weird stuff so she's excited about curling. #AwesomeCharacters
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hit 'em where it hurts!! 🥰✨
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
hit 'em where it hurts!! 🥰✨
I conceptually want to take this Faeries in Seattle world as far as I can take it/until I get bored. I see potentials in a lot of major historical events that could be fun to play with. I also want to try and write my tabletop setting as a story at some point.
#WIPLash
Monday’s suck. So, I thought I’d try a Monday prompt game. What WIPs or ideas do you not talk about as much? Or random ideas you’ve had that have added to you WIP pile lately? What are you excited to work on?
No rules. Just blab! 😁
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmWriting
Monday’s suck. So, I thought I’d try a Monday prompt game. What WIPs or ideas do you not talk about as much? Or random ideas you’ve had that have added to you WIP pile lately? What are you excited to work on?
No rules. Just blab! 😁
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmWriting
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I conceptually want to take this Faeries in Seattle world as far as I can take it/until I get bored. I see potentials in a lot of major historical events that could be fun to play with. I also want to try and write my tabletop setting as a story at some point.
Aspen doesn't want to fight and is usually just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Basil is 100% a brawler. Oleander of course, is a proper lady who fights with daggers (when necessary) and in a pinch, a poison ring. #AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Let's talk fighting styles!
How does your character fight? Do they wield weapons? Magic? Are they a brawler? Or do they have a more sophisticated fighting style?
Or are they a pacifist who would never fight?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let's talk fighting styles!
How does your character fight? Do they wield weapons? Magic? Are they a brawler? Or do they have a more sophisticated fighting style?
Or are they a pacifist who would never fight?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 9, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Aspen doesn't want to fight and is usually just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Basil is 100% a brawler. Oleander of course, is a proper lady who fights with daggers (when necessary) and in a pinch, a poison ring. #AwesomeCharacters
Given the time period, I would warrant that fighting/boxing counts. #QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts February 8: Super Bowl Sunday: Any sports mentioned in your story?
February 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Given the time period, I would warrant that fighting/boxing counts. #QueerPrompts
Robert Moran, the mayor of Seattle from 1888-1890. He's technically in charge of the city, but his "leadership skills" lead to many atrocities of the faerie people (mostly just ignoring their existence). Fun fact: he got his start at Moran Brothers, the same shipyard Aspen works at! #AllHandsOnDeck
#AllHandsOnDeck
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: KING OF WANDS
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: KING OF WANDS
Who or what from your writing does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
February 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Robert Moran, the mayor of Seattle from 1888-1890. He's technically in charge of the city, but his "leadership skills" lead to many atrocities of the faerie people (mostly just ignoring their existence). Fun fact: he got his start at Moran Brothers, the same shipyard Aspen works at! #AllHandsOnDeck
Not in the traditional sense. There's a Hell and Heaven and Faerie itself of course, but these are places that you go to when you die, not a place you can visit. #FebruaryWorldbuilders
Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?
February 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Not in the traditional sense. There's a Hell and Heaven and Faerie itself of course, but these are places that you go to when you die, not a place you can visit. #FebruaryWorldbuilders
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February 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Any scrap of nature Aspen can find. This is usually the docks near the shipyard overlooking the waters, but it's sometimes the grove of trees up the hill. It's serene and quiet, compared to the hustle and bustle of the city. #AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What is your character's favorite place in their world? A place they find peace, or excitement, or joy?
Is it a type of place (forest, mall, etc) or somewhere specific?
Is it somewhere they go frequently?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What is your character's favorite place in their world? A place they find peace, or excitement, or joy?
Is it a type of place (forest, mall, etc) or somewhere specific?
Is it somewhere they go frequently?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Any scrap of nature Aspen can find. This is usually the docks near the shipyard overlooking the waters, but it's sometimes the grove of trees up the hill. It's serene and quiet, compared to the hustle and bustle of the city. #AwesomeCharacters
Aspen is anything but tranquil right now, but will be by the end. (Pale blue)
Oleander is definitely more stable, but there's still some chaos to her. (Brown)
#ocsky
Oleander is definitely more stable, but there's still some chaos to her. (Brown)
#ocsky
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Aspen is anything but tranquil right now, but will be by the end. (Pale blue)
Oleander is definitely more stable, but there's still some chaos to her. (Brown)
#ocsky
Oleander is definitely more stable, but there's still some chaos to her. (Brown)
#ocsky