Kameron Hurley
@kameronhurley.com
Amateur gardener. Professional ad copywriter. Award-winning novelist | THESE SAVAGE STARS (January, 2027) | patreon.com/kameronhurley | venmo @Kameron-Hurley | kameronhurley.com
I love all my first lines (I spend an inordinate amount of time on most of them. My second fav is The Stars Are Legion: "I remember throwing away a child") but that GW line does triple duty: character, setting, AND worldbuilding, 15 words. And it fell right out of my head, fully formed. Magical.
This hits hard! I loved the Light Brigade, I definitely need to add this one to the pile.
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I love all my first lines (I spend an inordinate amount of time on most of them. My second fav is The Stars Are Legion: "I remember throwing away a child") but that GW line does triple duty: character, setting, AND worldbuilding, 15 words. And it fell right out of my head, fully formed. Magical.
A luxurious day off today to work on the #wip, a book pushing toward 25k which I am unsurprised to say is now looking more and more like "Platoon meets Annihilation" 😆
As I said aloud while watching Del Toro's Frankenstein, there comes a point in life where you just accept and lean into your kinks
As I said aloud while watching Del Toro's Frankenstein, there comes a point in life where you just accept and lean into your kinks
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A luxurious day off today to work on the #wip, a book pushing toward 25k which I am unsurprised to say is now looking more and more like "Platoon meets Annihilation" 😆
As I said aloud while watching Del Toro's Frankenstein, there comes a point in life where you just accept and lean into your kinks
As I said aloud while watching Del Toro's Frankenstein, there comes a point in life where you just accept and lean into your kinks
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "God's War". Still my most iconic)
(Here's the opening of "God's War". Still my most iconic)
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "God's War". Still my most iconic)
(Here's the opening of "God's War". Still my most iconic)
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“We heard you like silly puppies & golden leaves! It’s time for Seattle Arboretum walkies!” 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“We heard you like silly puppies & golden leaves! It’s time for Seattle Arboretum walkies!” 🧵
Clarion West was clearing out archives and offered scanned copies of materials of mine. This is application letter I wrote when I was 19.
It is dry as old boots.
No wonder I was waitlisted twice 😆
Clarion truism: the best writers at Clarion aren't always the ones who build writing careers after
It is dry as old boots.
No wonder I was waitlisted twice 😆
Clarion truism: the best writers at Clarion aren't always the ones who build writing careers after
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Clarion West was clearing out archives and offered scanned copies of materials of mine. This is application letter I wrote when I was 19.
It is dry as old boots.
No wonder I was waitlisted twice 😆
Clarion truism: the best writers at Clarion aren't always the ones who build writing careers after
It is dry as old boots.
No wonder I was waitlisted twice 😆
Clarion truism: the best writers at Clarion aren't always the ones who build writing careers after
This is a classic blunder in a whole host of industries and professions. What you find is that having a small number of rabid evangelists is a far better route to success than having a bunch of people who give your work 2.5 stars.
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This is a classic blunder in a whole host of industries and professions. What you find is that having a small number of rabid evangelists is a far better route to success than having a bunch of people who give your work 2.5 stars.
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100% this.
If you can't find joy in the act of writing, and feel euphoria after editing several drafts into exactly what your thoughts had in mind (or close to it), then I really suggest you don't become a writer.
The idea, the thoughts, are nothing without execution. The work is the thing.
If you can't find joy in the act of writing, and feel euphoria after editing several drafts into exactly what your thoughts had in mind (or close to it), then I really suggest you don't become a writer.
The idea, the thoughts, are nothing without execution. The work is the thing.
Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
100% this.
If you can't find joy in the act of writing, and feel euphoria after editing several drafts into exactly what your thoughts had in mind (or close to it), then I really suggest you don't become a writer.
The idea, the thoughts, are nothing without execution. The work is the thing.
If you can't find joy in the act of writing, and feel euphoria after editing several drafts into exactly what your thoughts had in mind (or close to it), then I really suggest you don't become a writer.
The idea, the thoughts, are nothing without execution. The work is the thing.
Reading a craft book written by an MFA guy and it's become extremely clear very quickly that he was not taught a lot of basic storytelling principles.
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reading a craft book written by an MFA guy and it's become extremely clear very quickly that he was not taught a lot of basic storytelling principles.
It's currently 36 degrees and it's supposed to SNOW soon, and I'm very excited.
The climbing climate temps mean there have been many years recently where winter only shows up around January. Mild winters mean more fucking garden bugs. I'm ready for the hard freezing to start
The climbing climate temps mean there have been many years recently where winter only shows up around January. Mild winters mean more fucking garden bugs. I'm ready for the hard freezing to start
a harry potter character says " my body is ready " in front of a window
ALT: a harry potter character says " my body is ready " in front of a window
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November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's currently 36 degrees and it's supposed to SNOW soon, and I'm very excited.
The climbing climate temps mean there have been many years recently where winter only shows up around January. Mild winters mean more fucking garden bugs. I'm ready for the hard freezing to start
The climbing climate temps mean there have been many years recently where winter only shows up around January. Mild winters mean more fucking garden bugs. I'm ready for the hard freezing to start
Unnecessary roughness. With the sound on, the true seriousness of the conflict is extremely clear.
Sprocket sounds like a hippo 😆
Sprocket sounds like a hippo 😆
November 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Unnecessary roughness. With the sound on, the true seriousness of the conflict is extremely clear.
Sprocket sounds like a hippo 😆
Sprocket sounds like a hippo 😆
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yes, yes: Lucy is likewise enjoying the sun (since it’s nice and cool)
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
yes, yes: Lucy is likewise enjoying the sun (since it’s nice and cool)
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We are gonna find beauty everywhere....even in the trash and we are going to be extra about it.
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We are gonna find beauty everywhere....even in the trash and we are going to be extra about it.
The book I finished last year won't be out until January 2027 (because, publishing), but I do love that that gives me a luxurious amount of time to work on this new one without thinking about publishing. Turns out I always liked the writing; it was the business I didn't like. But that's capitalism.
I love that you’re writing again. I love that you’re letting us in on your challenges as you’re marching forward. Thank you. Both of these things mean a lot.
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The book I finished last year won't be out until January 2027 (because, publishing), but I do love that that gives me a luxurious amount of time to work on this new one without thinking about publishing. Turns out I always liked the writing; it was the business I didn't like. But that's capitalism.
Had a moment yesterday where I almost threw out the #wip. Then finished reading God's War and reminded myself how many passes it took to layer all that in. Went back to the #wip, did some world building layering, and felt much better about it. It's the first half that's always the hardest.
November 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The latest 20 minute special
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The latest 20 minute special
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Don't be so focused on the few bad humans that you forget to celebrate the majority of the good ones.
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Don't be so focused on the few bad humans that you forget to celebrate the majority of the good ones.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Here’s the first photo I found of Hobo. The video really reminded me of him
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Here’s the first photo I found of Hobo. The video really reminded me of him
Voting! It matters! 😆
And then everyone who didn't vote will complain about the tax increase and the Evils of Big Government 🙃
And then everyone who didn't vote will complain about the tax increase and the Evils of Big Government 🙃
I will never forget the time I saw a town bond issue for millions of dollars pass with a 100% yes vote...with a total of 8 votes.
The town in question had...a lot more than 8 voters who could have weighed in.
The town in question had...a lot more than 8 voters who could have weighed in.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Voting! It matters! 😆
And then everyone who didn't vote will complain about the tax increase and the Evils of Big Government 🙃
And then everyone who didn't vote will complain about the tax increase and the Evils of Big Government 🙃
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Here’s my look-a-like Hobbes!
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Here’s my look-a-like Hobbes!
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