Jadyn
@jaystraigis.bsky.social
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Fantasy and sci-fi writer | Two-time Dell Award finalist | Querying ‘Of Gemstones and Divinity’ 🏴☠️
https://www.jadynstraigis.com
Fantasy and sci-fi writer | Two-time Dell Award finalist | Querying ‘Of Gemstones and Divinity’ 🏴☠️
https://www.jadynstraigis.com
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Jadyn
@jaystraigis.bsky.social
· Aug 15
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
After an arrest turns into a tentative partnership, a thief and a noblewoman must set aside their differences to defeat a common enemy
🌊Slow burn rivals to lovers
🌊Second world historical fantasy
🌊Pirates and sea adventures
🌊Self discovery
🌊Sword fighting lesbians
After an arrest turns into a tentative partnership, a thief and a noblewoman must set aside their differences to defeat a common enemy
🌊Slow burn rivals to lovers
🌊Second world historical fantasy
🌊Pirates and sea adventures
🌊Self discovery
🌊Sword fighting lesbians
October 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
A bloodthirsty wannabe dictator, overreaching governments, magic rules, pirate crews, clifftop duels, and two women who may or may not be able to stop snarking each other long enough to handle it all. Here’s what happens when a thief and a noblewoman have to join forces.
A bloodthirsty wannabe dictator, overreaching governments, magic rules, pirate crews, clifftop duels, and two women who may or may not be able to stop snarking each other long enough to handle it all. Here’s what happens when a thief and a noblewoman have to join forces.
October 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
An honorable thief and a noblewoman vigilante must begrudgingly work together to end a pirate’s reign of terror.
🏴☠️Slow burn rivals to lovers
🏴☠️Second world historical fantasy
🏴☠️Pirates and sea adventures
🏴☠️Rebellion and self discovery
🏴☠️Swordfighting lesbians
🏴☠️All-women crew
An honorable thief and a noblewoman vigilante must begrudgingly work together to end a pirate’s reign of terror.
🏴☠️Slow burn rivals to lovers
🏴☠️Second world historical fantasy
🏴☠️Pirates and sea adventures
🏴☠️Rebellion and self discovery
🏴☠️Swordfighting lesbians
🏴☠️All-women crew
October 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
An honorable thief and a noblewoman vigilante must begrudgingly work together to end a pirate’s reign of terror.
🏴☠️Slow burn rivals to lovers
🏴☠️Second world historical fantasy
🏴☠️Pirates and sea adventures
🏴☠️Rebellion and self discovery
🏴☠️Swordfighting lesbians
🏴☠️All-women crew
An honorable thief and a noblewoman vigilante must begrudgingly work together to end a pirate’s reign of terror.
🏴☠️Slow burn rivals to lovers
🏴☠️Second world historical fantasy
🏴☠️Pirates and sea adventures
🏴☠️Rebellion and self discovery
🏴☠️Swordfighting lesbians
🏴☠️All-women crew
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
Systemic magic elitism is on the rise and a murderous pirate is on an unchecked rampage. Victory over both hinges on a virtuous thief and a noblewoman vigilante working together long enough to see their mission through. It may be harder than it seems.
Systemic magic elitism is on the rise and a murderous pirate is on an unchecked rampage. Victory over both hinges on a virtuous thief and a noblewoman vigilante working together long enough to see their mission through. It may be harder than it seems.
October 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
#DVpit #F #HF #NA #LGBT
Kiana robs the rich to give to those in need. Emeralda left her noble life behind to be a seafaring vigilante. The unlikely duo must cooperate long enough to take down a bloodthirsty pirate. Through magic, duels, and opposing crews, they get along better than they expected.
Kiana robs the rich to give to those in need. Emeralda left her noble life behind to be a seafaring vigilante. The unlikely duo must cooperate long enough to take down a bloodthirsty pirate. Through magic, duels, and opposing crews, they get along better than they expected.
October 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#DVparty day 6! The next book draft I’m working on is currently titled The Anomaly, a sci-fi story far into the future where an intern on a space station accidentally stumbles across an intergalactic conspiracy while studying strange creatures!
October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#DVparty day 6! The next book draft I’m working on is currently titled The Anomaly, a sci-fi story far into the future where an intern on a space station accidentally stumbles across an intergalactic conspiracy while studying strange creatures!
#DVparty day 5!! I like the idea of Salute by Little Mix being a theme song for Of Gemstones and Divinity! I really should make a playlist for it though!
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#DVparty day 5!! I like the idea of Salute by Little Mix being a theme song for Of Gemstones and Divinity! I really should make a playlist for it though!
#DVparty day 4! My story as a gif or meme! A little late in the day because I was trying to find a gif that wasn’t directly related to Pirates of the Caribbean haha
October 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
#DVparty day 4! My story as a gif or meme! A little late in the day because I was trying to find a gif that wasn’t directly related to Pirates of the Caribbean haha
#DVparty day 3!
“Near silence. Gentle waves lapped at the docks, as well as the hull of a lone ship. Light winds blew through the grounds nearby, hardly disturbing the noble House that sat at the center. In the calm dark of night, peacefulness surrounded the Salvian estate. Almost.”
“Near silence. Gentle waves lapped at the docks, as well as the hull of a lone ship. Light winds blew through the grounds nearby, hardly disturbing the noble House that sat at the center. In the calm dark of night, peacefulness surrounded the Salvian estate. Almost.”
DAY 3 of #DVParty, a community event to get excited about the work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse writer or artist invited to participate!
Today's Prompt: Post your opening lines!
#DVpit rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co
#Writersky #booksky #artsky
Today's Prompt: Post your opening lines!
#DVpit rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co
#Writersky #booksky #artsky
October 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#DVparty day 3!
“Near silence. Gentle waves lapped at the docks, as well as the hull of a lone ship. Light winds blew through the grounds nearby, hardly disturbing the noble House that sat at the center. In the calm dark of night, peacefulness surrounded the Salvian estate. Almost.”
“Near silence. Gentle waves lapped at the docks, as well as the hull of a lone ship. Light winds blew through the grounds nearby, hardly disturbing the noble House that sat at the center. In the calm dark of night, peacefulness surrounded the Salvian estate. Almost.”
Final day of #PitchDis! Day 21! “Share anything about your book!”
I made quite a few graphics and moodboards for #QueerPit a little bit ago, and here’s a variation of one that I didn’t share! I had a lot of fun doing the 21 days of PitchDis, and I’m very excited to submit my pitch!!
I made quite a few graphics and moodboards for #QueerPit a little bit ago, and here’s a variation of one that I didn’t share! I had a lot of fun doing the 21 days of PitchDis, and I’m very excited to submit my pitch!!
September 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Day 20 of #PitchDis! “What’s your favorite thing about your book?”
It’s really hard to pick just one thing! But if I must, I’m a little biased, but I love the banter between the two main characters. It was fun to write and I hope it will be fun to read!!
It’s really hard to pick just one thing! But if I must, I’m a little biased, but I love the banter between the two main characters. It was fun to write and I hope it will be fun to read!!
September 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Day 20 of #PitchDis! “What’s your favorite thing about your book?”
It’s really hard to pick just one thing! But if I must, I’m a little biased, but I love the banter between the two main characters. It was fun to write and I hope it will be fun to read!!
It’s really hard to pick just one thing! But if I must, I’m a little biased, but I love the banter between the two main characters. It was fun to write and I hope it will be fun to read!!
Day 19 of #PitchDis! “What would your main character’s Halloween costume be?”
Kiana (thief character) would be something spooky, maybe like an elaborate ghost or zombie. Emeralda (noble lady character) would be something like a nymph, where she could cover herself in flowers!
Kiana (thief character) would be something spooky, maybe like an elaborate ghost or zombie. Emeralda (noble lady character) would be something like a nymph, where she could cover herself in flowers!
September 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Day 19 of #PitchDis! “What would your main character’s Halloween costume be?”
Kiana (thief character) would be something spooky, maybe like an elaborate ghost or zombie. Emeralda (noble lady character) would be something like a nymph, where she could cover herself in flowers!
Kiana (thief character) would be something spooky, maybe like an elaborate ghost or zombie. Emeralda (noble lady character) would be something like a nymph, where she could cover herself in flowers!
Day 18 of #PitchDis! “Do you prefer writing alone or with other people?”
Usually I write alone, which is just fine for me because I enjoy the peace and focus that comes with that. Though I do enjoy writing with other people around as well, it makes me feel more accountable for my task!
Usually I write alone, which is just fine for me because I enjoy the peace and focus that comes with that. Though I do enjoy writing with other people around as well, it makes me feel more accountable for my task!
September 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Day 18 of #PitchDis! “Do you prefer writing alone or with other people?”
Usually I write alone, which is just fine for me because I enjoy the peace and focus that comes with that. Though I do enjoy writing with other people around as well, it makes me feel more accountable for my task!
Usually I write alone, which is just fine for me because I enjoy the peace and focus that comes with that. Though I do enjoy writing with other people around as well, it makes me feel more accountable for my task!
Day 17 of #PitchDis! “How did you come up with your main character’s name?”
Honestly, for both, I did research on names until I found one I liked for each haha
Honestly, for both, I did research on names until I found one I liked for each haha
September 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Day 17 of #PitchDis! “How did you come up with your main character’s name?”
Honestly, for both, I did research on names until I found one I liked for each haha
Honestly, for both, I did research on names until I found one I liked for each haha
Day 16 of #PitchDis! “What genre do you plan to write next?”
Well I’m planning a sequel to the historical fantasy I’m querying, though in the meantime, I’ve started a sci-fi novella that takes place on a space station!
Well I’m planning a sequel to the historical fantasy I’m querying, though in the meantime, I’ve started a sci-fi novella that takes place on a space station!
September 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Day 16 of #PitchDis! “What genre do you plan to write next?”
Well I’m planning a sequel to the historical fantasy I’m querying, though in the meantime, I’ve started a sci-fi novella that takes place on a space station!
Well I’m planning a sequel to the historical fantasy I’m querying, though in the meantime, I’ve started a sci-fi novella that takes place on a space station!
Day 15 of #PitchDis! “What’s your favorite book with a disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill character?”
Wonder has a special place in my heart! Unfortunately, I don’t have too many books with disabled rep on my shelf, drop some in the SFFH genres if you have any!
Wonder has a special place in my heart! Unfortunately, I don’t have too many books with disabled rep on my shelf, drop some in the SFFH genres if you have any!
September 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Day 15 of #PitchDis! “What’s your favorite book with a disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill character?”
Wonder has a special place in my heart! Unfortunately, I don’t have too many books with disabled rep on my shelf, drop some in the SFFH genres if you have any!
Wonder has a special place in my heart! Unfortunately, I don’t have too many books with disabled rep on my shelf, drop some in the SFFH genres if you have any!
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Black Gold is out today!! I’m so excited for everyone to get to read it—thank you to Apex Magazine for making that possible!
"He dies in a hiss of air and a trickle of oil drips from his severed esophagus to the ground. I see some of the other men eye it like they’d lick it out of the sand. I would, too." 🤖🏜️
New fiction today by @emkerkman.bsky.social: "Black Gold"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
New fiction today by @emkerkman.bsky.social: "Black Gold"
Read it here: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
September 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Black Gold is out today!! I’m so excited for everyone to get to read it—thank you to Apex Magazine for making that possible!
Also late but #PitchDis day 14! “Give a shoutout to your favorite critique partner/reader”
It’s hard to have a favorite critique partner, since I love and appreciate them all! However, I think my favorite reader is one of my best friends, who always has the best reactions to my writing!
It’s hard to have a favorite critique partner, since I love and appreciate them all! However, I think my favorite reader is one of my best friends, who always has the best reactions to my writing!
September 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Also late but #PitchDis day 14! “Give a shoutout to your favorite critique partner/reader”
It’s hard to have a favorite critique partner, since I love and appreciate them all! However, I think my favorite reader is one of my best friends, who always has the best reactions to my writing!
It’s hard to have a favorite critique partner, since I love and appreciate them all! However, I think my favorite reader is one of my best friends, who always has the best reactions to my writing!
September 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A little late but #PitchDis day 12! “If your book was a song title what would it be?”
By only the title, I’d say ‘Always On the Run’ (by Lenny Kravitz) since one protagonist is on the run from the law, and the other is on the run from her family. Could probably also make a Hozier title work!
By only the title, I’d say ‘Always On the Run’ (by Lenny Kravitz) since one protagonist is on the run from the law, and the other is on the run from her family. Could probably also make a Hozier title work!
August 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A little late but #PitchDis day 12! “If your book was a song title what would it be?”
By only the title, I’d say ‘Always On the Run’ (by Lenny Kravitz) since one protagonist is on the run from the law, and the other is on the run from her family. Could probably also make a Hozier title work!
By only the title, I’d say ‘Always On the Run’ (by Lenny Kravitz) since one protagonist is on the run from the law, and the other is on the run from her family. Could probably also make a Hozier title work!
Day 11 of #PitchDis! “Tell us about your favorite secondary character in your story”
She’s a pirate captain of an all-women pirate crew with little tolerance for male shenanigans. She’s intelligent, clever, cunning, and a lot of fun to write!
She’s a pirate captain of an all-women pirate crew with little tolerance for male shenanigans. She’s intelligent, clever, cunning, and a lot of fun to write!
August 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Day 11 of #PitchDis! “Tell us about your favorite secondary character in your story”
She’s a pirate captain of an all-women pirate crew with little tolerance for male shenanigans. She’s intelligent, clever, cunning, and a lot of fun to write!
She’s a pirate captain of an all-women pirate crew with little tolerance for male shenanigans. She’s intelligent, clever, cunning, and a lot of fun to write!
Day 10 of #PitchDis! “Did something in particular inspire you to write this story?”
Yes! The clifftop sword fight scene in The Princess Bride inspired the first scene that I wrote in my book. The thought was ‘what if I added even more homoerotic tension?’
Yes! The clifftop sword fight scene in The Princess Bride inspired the first scene that I wrote in my book. The thought was ‘what if I added even more homoerotic tension?’
August 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Day 10 of #PitchDis! “Did something in particular inspire you to write this story?”
Yes! The clifftop sword fight scene in The Princess Bride inspired the first scene that I wrote in my book. The thought was ‘what if I added even more homoerotic tension?’
Yes! The clifftop sword fight scene in The Princess Bride inspired the first scene that I wrote in my book. The thought was ‘what if I added even more homoerotic tension?’
Day 9 of #PitchDis! “Are there any animals/pets in your story?”
For the book I’ll be pitching, unfortunately no! However, I’m thinking of adding a pirate dog to the potential sequel :)
For the book I’ll be pitching, unfortunately no! However, I’m thinking of adding a pirate dog to the potential sequel :)
August 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Day 9 of #PitchDis! “Are there any animals/pets in your story?”
For the book I’ll be pitching, unfortunately no! However, I’m thinking of adding a pirate dog to the potential sequel :)
For the book I’ll be pitching, unfortunately no! However, I’m thinking of adding a pirate dog to the potential sequel :)