Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
@kiraofthewind.com
She/her, author of fantasy novels coming from Shadow Spark Publishing✨
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
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Greetings, #NovemberWorldbuilders. Tell me about the ethics of your MC or any character who is important in your world's lore. Are they morally good? Morally grey? Do they have a belief contrary to what others around them believe in? Are there any acts they refuse to do?
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Greetings, #NovemberWorldbuilders. Tell me about the ethics of your MC or any character who is important in your world's lore. Are they morally good? Morally grey? Do they have a belief contrary to what others around them believe in? Are there any acts they refuse to do?
#AwesomeCharacters
Another result of Tynan being a newborn: they don't have the same sense of time that we do. They want to DO THINGS NOW. Everything is fresh and new. They don't even have hobbies or things they can *want* to do to put off the things they *have* to do
Another result of Tynan being a newborn: they don't have the same sense of time that we do. They want to DO THINGS NOW. Everything is fresh and new. They don't even have hobbies or things they can *want* to do to put off the things they *have* to do
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 4:14 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Another result of Tynan being a newborn: they don't have the same sense of time that we do. They want to DO THINGS NOW. Everything is fresh and new. They don't even have hobbies or things they can *want* to do to put off the things they *have* to do
Another result of Tynan being a newborn: they don't have the same sense of time that we do. They want to DO THINGS NOW. Everything is fresh and new. They don't even have hobbies or things they can *want* to do to put off the things they *have* to do
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#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
What started as Dani posting a silly joke about sentient swords who are dumb and annoying was the first domino in me just now buying two volumes of Soul Eater Perfect Edition. Damn, I never thought I'd collect this manga, but I forgot how awesome the aesthetics are. Ohkubo is a vibes master fr
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What started as Dani posting a silly joke about sentient swords who are dumb and annoying was the first domino in me just now buying two volumes of Soul Eater Perfect Edition. Damn, I never thought I'd collect this manga, but I forgot how awesome the aesthetics are. Ohkubo is a vibes master fr
This reminds me- I think many people who have been reading my posts about Tynan don't know how I pronounce "Tynan." It's, uh, not quite how it looks. It's Tee-nan, rhymes with Kenan as in Thompson.
The reason I named them that? And the reason it's spelled that way? Gotta figure that out on your own
The reason I named them that? And the reason it's spelled that way? Gotta figure that out on your own
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This reminds me- I think many people who have been reading my posts about Tynan don't know how I pronounce "Tynan." It's, uh, not quite how it looks. It's Tee-nan, rhymes with Kenan as in Thompson.
The reason I named them that? And the reason it's spelled that way? Gotta figure that out on your own
The reason I named them that? And the reason it's spelled that way? Gotta figure that out on your own
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November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 10
The Lord Hierophant is a saint in Spiritism, widely regarded as the one who saved Aloutia from the clutches of greed.
He was also a sadist and torturer who slaughtered thousands without giving them a fair trial, often times in cruel and barbaric public executions.
The Lord Hierophant is a saint in Spiritism, widely regarded as the one who saved Aloutia from the clutches of greed.
He was also a sadist and torturer who slaughtered thousands without giving them a fair trial, often times in cruel and barbaric public executions.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 10
The Lord Hierophant is a saint in Spiritism, widely regarded as the one who saved Aloutia from the clutches of greed.
He was also a sadist and torturer who slaughtered thousands without giving them a fair trial, often times in cruel and barbaric public executions.
The Lord Hierophant is a saint in Spiritism, widely regarded as the one who saved Aloutia from the clutches of greed.
He was also a sadist and torturer who slaughtered thousands without giving them a fair trial, often times in cruel and barbaric public executions.
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Today's my birthday 🎉 If you'd like to celebrate too (esp w/ Ripple releasing in just 4 days now!), there's a 24 hour birthday sale going on right now-- get both Riyati books out for $3.20 through itch or direct!
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November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today's my birthday 🎉 If you'd like to celebrate too (esp w/ Ripple releasing in just 4 days now!), there's a 24 hour birthday sale going on right now-- get both Riyati books out for $3.20 through itch or direct!
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I'd like to ask for help with a cover reveal.
My next book, At The Road's End, comes out on December 1st, and I want to show off the final cover on November 24.
If you're interested in helping out, please fill out the form. :)
Thank you.
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My next book, At The Road's End, comes out on December 1st, and I want to show off the final cover on November 24.
If you're interested in helping out, please fill out the form. :)
Thank you.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I'd like to ask for help with a cover reveal.
My next book, At The Road's End, comes out on December 1st, and I want to show off the final cover on November 24.
If you're interested in helping out, please fill out the form. :)
Thank you.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
My next book, At The Road's End, comes out on December 1st, and I want to show off the final cover on November 24.
If you're interested in helping out, please fill out the form. :)
Thank you.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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With only days until my very first crowdfund, I feel I must "warn" people that this book is rude and crude. YA levels of edginess, probably. Swearing on every page. Cocks mentioned every other chapter. I'm not even exaggerating 😂
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
With only days until my very first crowdfund, I feel I must "warn" people that this book is rude and crude. YA levels of edginess, probably. Swearing on every page. Cocks mentioned every other chapter. I'm not even exaggerating 😂
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
Disclaimer: it does occasionally get serious and people die lol
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
From early in the book, in a section that gives a brief overview of what the Good Thyme Inn is all about...
Heya, #NovemberWorldbuilders. The last two days were for characters seen as pure good or evil. Now for the morally grey stuff: are there any historical figures or events that are debatable whether they were good or bad? Who are the controversial people/events in your world's history?
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Heya, #NovemberWorldbuilders. The last two days were for characters seen as pure good or evil. Now for the morally grey stuff: are there any historical figures or events that are debatable whether they were good or bad? Who are the controversial people/events in your world's history?
#AwesomeCharacters
Tynan... it depends on what the surprise *is*. For important matters, they will ask their sister Steffa to look into the future because they don't want any unpleasant surprises. In their line of work, such things are common.
But as a newborn, many *new* things are fun surprises.
Tynan... it depends on what the surprise *is*. For important matters, they will ask their sister Steffa to look into the future because they don't want any unpleasant surprises. In their line of work, such things are common.
But as a newborn, many *new* things are fun surprises.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Tynan... it depends on what the surprise *is*. For important matters, they will ask their sister Steffa to look into the future because they don't want any unpleasant surprises. In their line of work, such things are common.
But as a newborn, many *new* things are fun surprises.
Tynan... it depends on what the surprise *is*. For important matters, they will ask their sister Steffa to look into the future because they don't want any unpleasant surprises. In their line of work, such things are common.
But as a newborn, many *new* things are fun surprises.
After drawing Maka, I went on Youtube and watched some slips from Soul Eater and man, this show is so much funnier than I remembered. I'm cracking up at these jokes all over again.
Today in learning how to draw manga style: I drew Maka from Soul Eater! This anime used to be popular but now it's 20 years old and anime noobs don't know who she is. :< Maka is my daughter. Her weapon is Soul, a human boy who can turn into a scythe. In this series, some people can become weapons
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
After drawing Maka, I went on Youtube and watched some slips from Soul Eater and man, this show is so much funnier than I remembered. I'm cracking up at these jokes all over again.
Today in learning how to draw manga style: I drew Maka from Soul Eater! This anime used to be popular but now it's 20 years old and anime noobs don't know who she is. :< Maka is my daughter. Her weapon is Soul, a human boy who can turn into a scythe. In this series, some people can become weapons
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Today in learning how to draw manga style: I drew Maka from Soul Eater! This anime used to be popular but now it's 20 years old and anime noobs don't know who she is. :< Maka is my daughter. Her weapon is Soul, a human boy who can turn into a scythe. In this series, some people can become weapons
#NovemberWorldbuilders 9
I don't talk about Elhaim much because he's long-dead when most my stories take place. But when I talk about Lucognidus saving the world from demonkind, Elhaim is THE guy who was responsible for those horrors.
He looks like a hot young God, but he's also enormous.
I don't talk about Elhaim much because he's long-dead when most my stories take place. But when I talk about Lucognidus saving the world from demonkind, Elhaim is THE guy who was responsible for those horrors.
He looks like a hot young God, but he's also enormous.
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! We're talking about morality in our fictional worlds this week. Today's prompt is the opposite of yesterday's: are there any characters in your world's history/lore who are considered evil? Whether ontologically evil or someone who made bad choices. Who were they?
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 9
I don't talk about Elhaim much because he's long-dead when most my stories take place. But when I talk about Lucognidus saving the world from demonkind, Elhaim is THE guy who was responsible for those horrors.
He looks like a hot young God, but he's also enormous.
I don't talk about Elhaim much because he's long-dead when most my stories take place. But when I talk about Lucognidus saving the world from demonkind, Elhaim is THE guy who was responsible for those horrors.
He looks like a hot young God, but he's also enormous.
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! We're talking about morality in our fictional worlds this week. Today's prompt is the opposite of yesterday's: are there any characters in your world's history/lore who are considered evil? Whether ontologically evil or someone who made bad choices. Who were they?
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! We're talking about morality in our fictional worlds this week. Today's prompt is the opposite of yesterday's: are there any characters in your world's history/lore who are considered evil? Whether ontologically evil or someone who made bad choices. Who were they?
#AwesomeCharacters
If Tynan's parents give them specific orders on what to do (while either have their geasa active), then Tynan will be a perfect house-sitter.
Later on, once they learn how to make food, they'll even be quite good at it!
If Tynan's parents give them specific orders on what to do (while either have their geasa active), then Tynan will be a perfect house-sitter.
Later on, once they learn how to make food, they'll even be quite good at it!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How likely is it to end badly if your character is asked to house-sit?
Will they take good care of the pets and water the plants? Throw a party? Accidentally burn the place down? End up in a fight somehow?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How likely is it to end badly if your character is asked to house-sit?
Will they take good care of the pets and water the plants? Throw a party? Accidentally burn the place down? End up in a fight somehow?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
If Tynan's parents give them specific orders on what to do (while either have their geasa active), then Tynan will be a perfect house-sitter.
Later on, once they learn how to make food, they'll even be quite good at it!
If Tynan's parents give them specific orders on what to do (while either have their geasa active), then Tynan will be a perfect house-sitter.
Later on, once they learn how to make food, they'll even be quite good at it!
Practiced drawing manga characters today. It's been a while since I drew a cute girl, and who better than Frieren? Who is one of the most Erika-coded fictional characters I've ever encountered. She is so 'me' it's almost scary. If only I were this cute, too 😭
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Practiced drawing manga characters today. It's been a while since I drew a cute girl, and who better than Frieren? Who is one of the most Erika-coded fictional characters I've ever encountered. She is so 'me' it's almost scary. If only I were this cute, too 😭
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Shadow Spark Publishing is proud to announce that Amy Grime's (@amygrimes.bsky.social) debut novel, The Cursed of Atharia is out NOW!!!!!!!
Where to purchase: books2read.com/u/bQvrXv
#booksky #writesky 🪐 📚 💙
Where to purchase: books2read.com/u/bQvrXv
#booksky #writesky 🪐 📚 💙
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Shadow Spark Publishing is proud to announce that Amy Grime's (@amygrimes.bsky.social) debut novel, The Cursed of Atharia is out NOW!!!!!!!
Where to purchase: books2read.com/u/bQvrXv
#booksky #writesky 🪐 📚 💙
Where to purchase: books2read.com/u/bQvrXv
#booksky #writesky 🪐 📚 💙
#NovemberWorldbuilders 8
When Lucognidus slew Demon King Elhaim, he saved the world and became it's Hero and God. He's not usually called a hero as much in the centuries after because, well, it's more 'correct' to think of him as a God. But historically, his worship started as literal hero worship.
When Lucognidus slew Demon King Elhaim, he saved the world and became it's Hero and God. He's not usually called a hero as much in the centuries after because, well, it's more 'correct' to think of him as a God. But historically, his worship started as literal hero worship.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 8
When Lucognidus slew Demon King Elhaim, he saved the world and became it's Hero and God. He's not usually called a hero as much in the centuries after because, well, it's more 'correct' to think of him as a God. But historically, his worship started as literal hero worship.
When Lucognidus slew Demon King Elhaim, he saved the world and became it's Hero and God. He's not usually called a hero as much in the centuries after because, well, it's more 'correct' to think of him as a God. But historically, his worship started as literal hero worship.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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50% off all my books on itch
Or $20 for everything
Now through midnight EST Sunday 11/9
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Felli (Peaches) went through a traumatic sexual relationship and the others in the group aren't sure what they can and cannot say around them. In the end, however, the gang are a bunch of 20 year olds, so asking them to censor themselves is a lost cause
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
November 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Felli (Peaches) went through a traumatic sexual relationship and the others in the group aren't sure what they can and cannot say around them. In the end, however, the gang are a bunch of 20 year olds, so asking them to censor themselves is a lost cause
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! This week’s theme is GOOD and EVIL where we share morality in our fictional worlds. Today's question is about HEROES from the past. Do you have any characters who lived and performed acts of heroism before the main story starts?
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! This week’s theme is GOOD and EVIL where we share morality in our fictional worlds. Today's question is about HEROES from the past. Do you have any characters who lived and performed acts of heroism before the main story starts?
#AwesomeCharacters
Merchants of dance are hired at annual balls. There are two: one in Aloutia and one in Ophidia, and they're a week apart, so merchants can attend both.
Basically, they go there, enjoy the fancy party, and... show off their skills to potential employers.
Merchants of dance are hired at annual balls. There are two: one in Aloutia and one in Ophidia, and they're a week apart, so merchants can attend both.
Basically, they go there, enjoy the fancy party, and... show off their skills to potential employers.
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Merchants of dance are hired at annual balls. There are two: one in Aloutia and one in Ophidia, and they're a week apart, so merchants can attend both.
Basically, they go there, enjoy the fancy party, and... show off their skills to potential employers.
Merchants of dance are hired at annual balls. There are two: one in Aloutia and one in Ophidia, and they're a week apart, so merchants can attend both.
Basically, they go there, enjoy the fancy party, and... show off their skills to potential employers.