Joanna Masters 🏳️⚧️
@joannamasters.bsky.social
MG science fiction and fantasy author. Posting a story a day.
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Coming soon: How to Be a Dragon: Resurrect a Mysterious 1882 Classic
A guide for dragons who believe they are humans, a fictional nonfiction special edition written by the enigmatic Almana Gwynedd
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I risk much in compiling these words for the discerning reader…. But, my morsel, you are worth this risk. 1/
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W o w
I have a sudden urge to set something on fire
I have a sudden urge to set something on fire
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
W o w
I have a sudden urge to set something on fire
I have a sudden urge to set something on fire
1. Popcorn! (not cheese popcorn... just good salty popcorn!)
2. Mountain Dew or Pepsi
3. Honey-roasted Peanuts
2. Mountain Dew or Pepsi
3. Honey-roasted Peanuts
3. You are at the gas station.
What snacks or drinks do you get?
What snacks or drinks do you get?
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
1. Popcorn! (not cheese popcorn... just good salty popcorn!)
2. Mountain Dew or Pepsi
3. Honey-roasted Peanuts
2. Mountain Dew or Pepsi
3. Honey-roasted Peanuts
I'm not a rereader - there are WAY too many books I want to read to spend time rereading - but it is 100% legit to reread books you want to revisit!
It’s okay if all you feel like reading is things you’ve already read and know you love.
Rereading is wonderful, actually and people should do it more often.
Rereading is wonderful, actually and people should do it more often.
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I'm not a rereader - there are WAY too many books I want to read to spend time rereading - but it is 100% legit to reread books you want to revisit!
Repost with an iconic fictional band.
DuJure forever.
DuJure forever.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Repost with an iconic fictional band.
DuJure forever.
DuJure forever.
#WIPSnips burger
“You could program an interface so you could taste something virtual.” He opened up a search. “There are all sorts of restaurants. I could sneak in and get the files for their stuff. What’s a shrimp?”
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
“You could program an interface so you could taste something virtual.” He opened up a search. “There are all sorts of restaurants. I could sneak in and get the files for their stuff. What’s a shrimp?”
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The #WIPSnips word for November 11th is "burger"
Don't have a burger? Just show us another culinary delight from your WIP!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Don't have a burger? Just show us another culinary delight from your WIP!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#WIPSnips burger
“You could program an interface so you could taste something virtual.” He opened up a search. “There are all sorts of restaurants. I could sneak in and get the files for their stuff. What’s a shrimp?”
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
“You could program an interface so you could taste something virtual.” He opened up a search. “There are all sorts of restaurants. I could sneak in and get the files for their stuff. What’s a shrimp?”
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
I have such a "to be written" stack of books... No, I don't fear running out of ideas.
Nonwriting friends keep trying to give me ideas for books. I don't need them! Write your own books with your ideas! Enrich the world with YOUR imagination!
Nonwriting friends keep trying to give me ideas for books. I don't need them! Write your own books with your ideas! Enrich the world with YOUR imagination!
Writers, do you ever fear running out of story ideas? This is one fear I don’t have #writingq #WritingCommunity
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I have such a "to be written" stack of books... No, I don't fear running out of ideas.
Nonwriting friends keep trying to give me ideas for books. I don't need them! Write your own books with your ideas! Enrich the world with YOUR imagination!
Nonwriting friends keep trying to give me ideas for books. I don't need them! Write your own books with your ideas! Enrich the world with YOUR imagination!
The spell worked.
Every adult finally grew up. They remembered when they battled the fae, when they were young, before they forgot.
Finally all humanity stood united against the invaders.
Every adult finally grew up. They remembered when they battled the fae, when they were young, before they forgot.
Finally all humanity stood united against the invaders.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The spell worked.
Every adult finally grew up. They remembered when they battled the fae, when they were young, before they forgot.
Finally all humanity stood united against the invaders.
Every adult finally grew up. They remembered when they battled the fae, when they were young, before they forgot.
Finally all humanity stood united against the invaders.
"It's got a maaaaaaaaaaaaap."
It's true. Include the maps. All the maps.
It's true. Include the maps. All the maps.
every book can be improved by including an illustrated map at the start
your book only takes place in one house? ok give me a floorplan
your book only takes place in one house? ok give me a floorplan
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"It's got a maaaaaaaaaaaaap."
It's true. Include the maps. All the maps.
It's true. Include the maps. All the maps.
Writing? What's that?
Maybe... maybe tomorrow? Right? Maybe?
Hope everyone had a better writing day than I did!
#WeeknightWriters
Maybe... maybe tomorrow? Right? Maybe?
Hope everyone had a better writing day than I did!
#WeeknightWriters
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Check-In: How did your writing go today?
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Writing? What's that?
Maybe... maybe tomorrow? Right? Maybe?
Hope everyone had a better writing day than I did!
#WeeknightWriters
Maybe... maybe tomorrow? Right? Maybe?
Hope everyone had a better writing day than I did!
#WeeknightWriters
Each of my series is named after a kid in my extended family, though not their real names. Might be a middle name or a nickname... but that makes it real easy to name my MC's!
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Each of my series is named after a kid in my extended family, though not their real names. Might be a middle name or a nickname... but that makes it real easy to name my MC's!
Titus is very stream-of-consciousness. He doesn't prep, that's for sure. Once he focuses on something, though, nothing stops him!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
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?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
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?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Titus is very stream-of-consciousness. He doesn't prep, that's for sure. Once he focuses on something, though, nothing stops him!
That picture of the knights of old, however, aids us little in the outward identification of modern knights. What knights now stalk our cobbled streets or foray into distant lands, seeking to right wrongs and bring justice on the earth? 1/
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Coming soon: How to Be a Dragon: Resurrect a Mysterious 1882 Classic
A guide for dragons who believe they are humans, a fictional nonfiction special edition written by the enigmatic Almana Gwynedd
www.kickstarter.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
That picture of the knights of old, however, aids us little in the outward identification of modern knights. What knights now stalk our cobbled streets or foray into distant lands, seeking to right wrongs and bring justice on the earth? 1/
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Shame over who you were and what you've done. Forcing yourself to hide, to mask, to pretend that everything is fine when. It. Is. Not.
5. What is something that can ruin your life that isn't drinking or smoking?
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Shame over who you were and what you've done. Forcing yourself to hide, to mask, to pretend that everything is fine when. It. Is. Not.
Ideally, I want to write another 10k.
Based on how my brain isn't functioning today, it's gonna be a challenge!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Based on how my brain isn't functioning today, it's gonna be a challenge!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Ideally, I want to write another 10k.
Based on how my brain isn't functioning today, it's gonna be a challenge!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Based on how my brain isn't functioning today, it's gonna be a challenge!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
My beloved mother-in-law... bought an AI-produced book for my son, personalized just for him. She did this knowingly, and then asked if it was okay.
Mom, I love you.
Don't buy AI books.
Mom, I love you.
Don't buy AI books.
a man is laying his head on a desk with his hands on the desk .
ALT: a man is laying his head on a desk with his hands on the desk .
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November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My beloved mother-in-law... bought an AI-produced book for my son, personalized just for him. She did this knowingly, and then asked if it was okay.
Mom, I love you.
Don't buy AI books.
Mom, I love you.
Don't buy AI books.
Unexpectedly, I really love the school secretary. At one point, Titus has to sneak into a school past her, and she's just fun. Sassy and helpful at the same time. Also, she loves cats.
#WeeknightWriters
#WeeknightWriters
#FirstDraftFall Now that you've gotten into writing for First Draft Fall, who's your favorite character in your story?
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Unexpectedly, I really love the school secretary. At one point, Titus has to sneak into a school past her, and she's just fun. Sassy and helpful at the same time. Also, she loves cats.
#WeeknightWriters
#WeeknightWriters
#Novmemeber
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
When I was little, my dad took me to the comic shop every week. He got DC comics. I got Marvel. And then we'd read each other's comics. One of my favorite memories.
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
When I was little, my dad took me to the comic shop every week. He got DC comics. I got Marvel. And then we'd read each other's comics. One of my favorite memories.
#Novmemeber 10
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#Novmemeber
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
When I was little, my dad took me to the comic shop every week. He got DC comics. I got Marvel. And then we'd read each other's comics. One of my favorite memories.
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
When I was little, my dad took me to the comic shop every week. He got DC comics. I got Marvel. And then we'd read each other's comics. One of my favorite memories.
Hey! This series is fun and worth listening to. :)
Hi Bluesky! I'm writing a collection of stories called #Raven+Bear, which are free for everyone on youtube.🎙️
youtube.com/@thebrambler...
They follow a knight & his page on cosy, whimsical adventures through the kingdoms of a post-apocalyptic Cymru.🏰
Us if you like/comment on them and subscribe!⬇️
youtube.com/@thebrambler...
They follow a knight & his page on cosy, whimsical adventures through the kingdoms of a post-apocalyptic Cymru.🏰
Us if you like/comment on them and subscribe!⬇️
a pixel art drawing of a group of people hugging each other
Alt: a pixel art drawing of a group of people hugging each other
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hey! This series is fun and worth listening to. :)
What are we comfort watching tonight, friends?
Last night was Doctor Who, "A Good Man Goes to War," as chosen by my 16-year-old. She has good taste.
Last night was Doctor Who, "A Good Man Goes to War," as chosen by my 16-year-old. She has good taste.
What are we comfort watching tonight, friends?
I apparently wanted trashy nostalgia so I am watching... Smallville 😅
I apparently wanted trashy nostalgia so I am watching... Smallville 😅
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What are we comfort watching tonight, friends?
Last night was Doctor Who, "A Good Man Goes to War," as chosen by my 16-year-old. She has good taste.
Last night was Doctor Who, "A Good Man Goes to War," as chosen by my 16-year-old. She has good taste.
I got two new blouses and a dress yesterday!
And one of the blouses is way too small... but the other two fit and make me feel pretty.
So one return, but the other two are definitely win.
In this hellscape, I will take these little joys. And also feel pretty all day.
And one of the blouses is way too small... but the other two fit and make me feel pretty.
So one return, but the other two are definitely win.
In this hellscape, I will take these little joys. And also feel pretty all day.
a woman in a blue dress is dancing in a parking lot
Alt: a woman in a blue dress is dancing in a parking lot
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I got two new blouses and a dress yesterday!
And one of the blouses is way too small... but the other two fit and make me feel pretty.
So one return, but the other two are definitely win.
In this hellscape, I will take these little joys. And also feel pretty all day.
And one of the blouses is way too small... but the other two fit and make me feel pretty.
So one return, but the other two are definitely win.
In this hellscape, I will take these little joys. And also feel pretty all day.
What book(s) are you reading this week?
I'm reading an ARC of Godwaker by Kendra Merritt. It's intense and creative. When a girl enters the Devastation... well, bad things happen.
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
I'm reading an ARC of Godwaker by Kendra Merritt. It's intense and creative. When a girl enters the Devastation... well, bad things happen.
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
It's Monday again and today I'm reading What Stalks the Deep by @tkingfisher.com, the conclusion to the Sworn Soldier trilogy and I've Snake-Eater lined up after that
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
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What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
What book(s) are you reading this week?
I'm reading an ARC of Godwaker by Kendra Merritt. It's intense and creative. When a girl enters the Devastation... well, bad things happen.
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
I'm reading an ARC of Godwaker by Kendra Merritt. It's intense and creative. When a girl enters the Devastation... well, bad things happen.
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
#WIPSnips "local"
This time he landed in the school network. He zipped between consoles, between cameras, between door locks, up to a router, and another jump!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This time he landed in the school network. He zipped between consoles, between cameras, between door locks, up to a router, and another jump!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips
The word for November 10th is "local"
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The word for November 10th is "local"
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
#WIPSnips "local"
This time he landed in the school network. He zipped between consoles, between cameras, between door locks, up to a router, and another jump!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This time he landed in the school network. He zipped between consoles, between cameras, between door locks, up to a router, and another jump!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The girl scrawled on the walls. Again.
“Dee! Stop coloring the walls!” her parents screamed.
She’d never give up. Only her runes kept the family safe.
“Dee! Stop coloring the walls!” her parents screamed.
She’d never give up. Only her runes kept the family safe.
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The girl scrawled on the walls. Again.
“Dee! Stop coloring the walls!” her parents screamed.
She’d never give up. Only her runes kept the family safe.
“Dee! Stop coloring the walls!” her parents screamed.
She’d never give up. Only her runes kept the family safe.
Reposted by Joanna Masters 🏳️⚧️
"I've just made a deal that will guarantee a vote on the ACA subsidies"
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"I've just made a deal that will guarantee a vote on the ACA subsidies"
Welcome to #Bookvember
Ruth Chew was the first author I followed as a wee lass. She wrote insanely forumlaic fantasy, but I loved it. Very often the big sisters in the stories were the sensible ones.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Ruth Chew was the first author I followed as a wee lass. She wrote insanely forumlaic fantasy, but I loved it. Very often the big sisters in the stories were the sensible ones.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 8!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Welcome to #Bookvember
Ruth Chew was the first author I followed as a wee lass. She wrote insanely forumlaic fantasy, but I loved it. Very often the big sisters in the stories were the sensible ones.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Ruth Chew was the first author I followed as a wee lass. She wrote insanely forumlaic fantasy, but I loved it. Very often the big sisters in the stories were the sensible ones.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity