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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ANIME
My characters are basically anime characters going through the motions in my head 😂 And yes, I do visualize them! I'm a very visual person, I play the scene out in my head like I'm watching it on TV
My characters are basically anime characters going through the motions in my head 😂 And yes, I do visualize them! I'm a very visual person, I play the scene out in my head like I'm watching it on TV
December 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
ANIME
My characters are basically anime characters going through the motions in my head 😂 And yes, I do visualize them! I'm a very visual person, I play the scene out in my head like I'm watching it on TV
My characters are basically anime characters going through the motions in my head 😂 And yes, I do visualize them! I'm a very visual person, I play the scene out in my head like I'm watching it on TV
#MythDecember
The example you gave is exactly it in my world. The names of many Demon Lords are forbidden in polite company. Some even extend it to common symbols of those demons- mirrors for Vinoc, spiders for Hollow Void. If PD people own a mirror at all, they keep it covered until they need it.
The example you gave is exactly it in my world. The names of many Demon Lords are forbidden in polite company. Some even extend it to common symbols of those demons- mirrors for Vinoc, spiders for Hollow Void. If PD people own a mirror at all, they keep it covered until they need it.
Today let’s focus on some of the more frightening mythology.
What is a myth in your setting that is taken completely seriously even by people who may not be superstitious. Are there any names of demons that are forbidden? Or places you can’t go?
#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
What is a myth in your setting that is taken completely seriously even by people who may not be superstitious. Are there any names of demons that are forbidden? Or places you can’t go?
#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#MythDecember
The example you gave is exactly it in my world. The names of many Demon Lords are forbidden in polite company. Some even extend it to common symbols of those demons- mirrors for Vinoc, spiders for Hollow Void. If PD people own a mirror at all, they keep it covered until they need it.
The example you gave is exactly it in my world. The names of many Demon Lords are forbidden in polite company. Some even extend it to common symbols of those demons- mirrors for Vinoc, spiders for Hollow Void. If PD people own a mirror at all, they keep it covered until they need it.
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Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in January?
I'm building next month's new release post, and there's still room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 😊
#booksky #writingcommunity
I'm building next month's new release post, and there's still room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 😊
#booksky #writingcommunity
December 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in January?
I'm building next month's new release post, and there's still room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 😊
#booksky #writingcommunity
I'm building next month's new release post, and there's still room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 😊
#booksky #writingcommunity
My MagaMom gave me a LOT of money for Christmas. Not so much that I'm set for life or anything, but enough to make me not worry about my finances for a few months.
And I'm once again conflicted because, well... she's a horrible person in so many ways. But the money really is nice to have...
And I'm once again conflicted because, well... she's a horrible person in so many ways. But the money really is nice to have...
December 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My MagaMom gave me a LOT of money for Christmas. Not so much that I'm set for life or anything, but enough to make me not worry about my finances for a few months.
And I'm once again conflicted because, well... she's a horrible person in so many ways. But the money really is nice to have...
And I'm once again conflicted because, well... she's a horrible person in so many ways. But the money really is nice to have...
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
One of my favorite small things in this book is the little mark on the stair that Turnip steps on every time she goes up or down the stairs. And then how Shanks starts doing the same thing.
One of my favorite small things in this book is the little mark on the stair that Turnip steps on every time she goes up or down the stairs. And then how Shanks starts doing the same thing.
December 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
One of my favorite small things in this book is the little mark on the stair that Turnip steps on every time she goes up or down the stairs. And then how Shanks starts doing the same thing.
One of my favorite small things in this book is the little mark on the stair that Turnip steps on every time she goes up or down the stairs. And then how Shanks starts doing the same thing.
December 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me about a REPTILE or AMPHIBIAN that exists in your world 👀 I'm counting flightless birds and dinosaurs 😆
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me about a REPTILE or AMPHIBIAN that exists in your world 👀 I'm counting flightless birds and dinosaurs 😆
Reposted by Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
Reposted by Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
Twitter Exodus? Agin?
ok I guess here's my contribution, a starter pack of folks whose content makes me like coming to this app.
ok I guess here's my contribution, a starter pack of folks whose content makes me like coming to this app.
December 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Twitter Exodus? Agin?
ok I guess here's my contribution, a starter pack of folks whose content makes me like coming to this app.
ok I guess here's my contribution, a starter pack of folks whose content makes me like coming to this app.
#DeckTheHalls
THE HANGED MAN
MoLaB - Ciu Laan
Greed Wars - Slipha
No art of either! Ciu Laan is a minor character who'd be a nightmare to depict, and Slipha is fairly minor overall, though I'll probably get art of her eventually.
THE HANGED MAN
MoLaB - Ciu Laan
Greed Wars - Slipha
No art of either! Ciu Laan is a minor character who'd be a nightmare to depict, and Slipha is fairly minor overall, though I'll probably get art of her eventually.
#DeckTheHalls
We're matching up our work to the Major Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: THE HANGED MAN
Ironic for Dec 25th.
Who or what from your writing would go on it and how does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
We're matching up our work to the Major Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
Today's card is: THE HANGED MAN
Ironic for Dec 25th.
Who or what from your writing would go on it and how does it fit?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#DeckTheHalls
THE HANGED MAN
MoLaB - Ciu Laan
Greed Wars - Slipha
No art of either! Ciu Laan is a minor character who'd be a nightmare to depict, and Slipha is fairly minor overall, though I'll probably get art of her eventually.
THE HANGED MAN
MoLaB - Ciu Laan
Greed Wars - Slipha
No art of either! Ciu Laan is a minor character who'd be a nightmare to depict, and Slipha is fairly minor overall, though I'll probably get art of her eventually.
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
I feel like this snippet might be the perfect encapsulation of these two (Grilled and Aubergine) both as individual people and their dynamic together. Like, if I had to explain them in one scene, this is it😂
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate. Merry Thursday to those who don't! #DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me about the CUTE animals in your world, especially the furry, fluffy ones :3
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate. Merry Thursday to those who don't! #DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me about the CUTE animals in your world, especially the furry, fluffy ones :3
Things I put in my books just because I love them:
-hot villains/characters of dubious morality
-revenge fantasy
-fantasy religious elements (non-Christian. Just... a religion of my own making)
-queer and poly relationships
-EXTREME WORLDBUILDING
-nonhuman characters doing things with their bodies
-hot villains/characters of dubious morality
-revenge fantasy
-fantasy religious elements (non-Christian. Just... a religion of my own making)
-queer and poly relationships
-EXTREME WORLDBUILDING
-nonhuman characters doing things with their bodies
Okay #WritingCommunity, what is a gift you give to yourself in your writing? What tropes or details or motifs do you use simply because you love them?
I love the tiny badass woman trope. I include the trope all the time.
I also love roses, and include them frequently as symbols and motifs.
I love the tiny badass woman trope. I include the trope all the time.
I also love roses, and include them frequently as symbols and motifs.
December 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Things I put in my books just because I love them:
-hot villains/characters of dubious morality
-revenge fantasy
-fantasy religious elements (non-Christian. Just... a religion of my own making)
-queer and poly relationships
-EXTREME WORLDBUILDING
-nonhuman characters doing things with their bodies
-hot villains/characters of dubious morality
-revenge fantasy
-fantasy religious elements (non-Christian. Just... a religion of my own making)
-queer and poly relationships
-EXTREME WORLDBUILDING
-nonhuman characters doing things with their bodies
Repeating this now because it's especially nice to feel the community vibes on days like today when I've been so overwhelmed with work and other commitments that I haven't had much time to be a good host. I haven't been able to reply to my own prompts or read other peoples' in a few days😭
I am so thrilled to see people engaging with others and making friends in my Monthly Worldbuilders prompts 🥹 Thank you to those of you who are making the effort to be social on social media. I hope you can forge some awesome friendships here
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Repeating this now because it's especially nice to feel the community vibes on days like today when I've been so overwhelmed with work and other commitments that I haven't had much time to be a good host. I haven't been able to reply to my own prompts or read other peoples' in a few days😭
#DeckTheHalls
THE HERMIT
MoLaB - Nio (pictured)
Greed Wars - Chiune (no art yet)
Nio is Amiere's youngest daughter. She's autistic in a specific, maybe stereotypical way, but it's how I wanted her to be. She is mute by choice, and a child prodigy at the 3-person chess-like board game "troika."
THE HERMIT
MoLaB - Nio (pictured)
Greed Wars - Chiune (no art yet)
Nio is Amiere's youngest daughter. She's autistic in a specific, maybe stereotypical way, but it's how I wanted her to be. She is mute by choice, and a child prodigy at the 3-person chess-like board game "troika."
December 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#DeckTheHalls
THE HERMIT
MoLaB - Nio (pictured)
Greed Wars - Chiune (no art yet)
Nio is Amiere's youngest daughter. She's autistic in a specific, maybe stereotypical way, but it's how I wanted her to be. She is mute by choice, and a child prodigy at the 3-person chess-like board game "troika."
THE HERMIT
MoLaB - Nio (pictured)
Greed Wars - Chiune (no art yet)
Nio is Amiere's youngest daughter. She's autistic in a specific, maybe stereotypical way, but it's how I wanted her to be. She is mute by choice, and a child prodigy at the 3-person chess-like board game "troika."
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
No goblets 😭 Gotta use 'mug' instead. This may not be the case for the final product. I feel like they'd have some goblets at the inn...
Anyway, here's child-Grilled's first time talking to the town's executioner, a man who eats alone, away from everyone else.
No goblets 😭 Gotta use 'mug' instead. This may not be the case for the final product. I feel like they'd have some goblets at the inn...
Anyway, here's child-Grilled's first time talking to the town's executioner, a man who eats alone, away from everyone else.
December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
No goblets 😭 Gotta use 'mug' instead. This may not be the case for the final product. I feel like they'd have some goblets at the inn...
Anyway, here's child-Grilled's first time talking to the town's executioner, a man who eats alone, away from everyone else.
No goblets 😭 Gotta use 'mug' instead. This may not be the case for the final product. I feel like they'd have some goblets at the inn...
Anyway, here's child-Grilled's first time talking to the town's executioner, a man who eats alone, away from everyone else.
#DecemberWorldbuilders, which of your animals are gonna be up watching Santa go down the chimney tonight? Tell me about your nocturnal creatures🌙
Also, I'm leaving it up to you to decide what an 'animal' is. Is it a semi-sapient companion monster? It counts if you want it to!
Also, I'm leaving it up to you to decide what an 'animal' is. Is it a semi-sapient companion monster? It counts if you want it to!
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders, which of your animals are gonna be up watching Santa go down the chimney tonight? Tell me about your nocturnal creatures🌙
Also, I'm leaving it up to you to decide what an 'animal' is. Is it a semi-sapient companion monster? It counts if you want it to!
Also, I'm leaving it up to you to decide what an 'animal' is. Is it a semi-sapient companion monster? It counts if you want it to!
#AwesomeCharacters
People in general still use money in Aloutia, but Tynan is a Mind elemental, and they're forbidden by their God from using money. So, Aloutian society has shifted to accommodating them. Tynan simply never worries about money because anything they need, they will get.
People in general still use money in Aloutia, but Tynan is a Mind elemental, and they're forbidden by their God from using money. So, Aloutian society has shifted to accommodating them. Tynan simply never worries about money because anything they need, they will get.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What's your character's go to move when they are short on funds?
Extra shifts at work? Ask a friend or relative? Plan a heist?
Or are they wealthy and it's never a problem? Or in a post-money society?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What's your character's go to move when they are short on funds?
Extra shifts at work? Ask a friend or relative? Plan a heist?
Or are they wealthy and it's never a problem? Or in a post-money society?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 24, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
People in general still use money in Aloutia, but Tynan is a Mind elemental, and they're forbidden by their God from using money. So, Aloutian society has shifted to accommodating them. Tynan simply never worries about money because anything they need, they will get.
People in general still use money in Aloutia, but Tynan is a Mind elemental, and they're forbidden by their God from using money. So, Aloutian society has shifted to accommodating them. Tynan simply never worries about money because anything they need, they will get.
I have tried twice now to start on a new art piece (of something I've never drawn before) and both times felt so overwhelmed. Absolutely zero progress made.
Is this how it is for other people? With art or writing or anything else?
Is this how it is for other people? With art or writing or anything else?
December 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I have tried twice now to start on a new art piece (of something I've never drawn before) and both times felt so overwhelmed. Absolutely zero progress made.
Is this how it is for other people? With art or writing or anything else?
Is this how it is for other people? With art or writing or anything else?
December 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When people don't understand "write what you know" and think it means you have to write about things you personally have experienced/done, and therefore fantasy/sci-fi is out.
Take it from the mouth of the queen herself:
Take it from the mouth of the queen herself:
December 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
When people don't understand "write what you know" and think it means you have to write about things you personally have experienced/done, and therefore fantasy/sci-fi is out.
Take it from the mouth of the queen herself:
Take it from the mouth of the queen herself:
#DeckTheHalls
THE HIEROPHANT
MoLaB - Lungidus Pavo
Greed Wars - The Lord Hierophant
I hope no one who pays attention to my posts is surprised by that second one, lmao
THE HIEROPHANT
MoLaB - Lungidus Pavo
Greed Wars - The Lord Hierophant
I hope no one who pays attention to my posts is surprised by that second one, lmao
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#DeckTheHalls
THE HIEROPHANT
MoLaB - Lungidus Pavo
Greed Wars - The Lord Hierophant
I hope no one who pays attention to my posts is surprised by that second one, lmao
THE HIEROPHANT
MoLaB - Lungidus Pavo
Greed Wars - The Lord Hierophant
I hope no one who pays attention to my posts is surprised by that second one, lmao
I am so thrilled to see people engaging with others and making friends in my Monthly Worldbuilders prompts 🥹 Thank you to those of you who are making the effort to be social on social media. I hope you can forge some awesome friendships here
December 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I am so thrilled to see people engaging with others and making friends in my Monthly Worldbuilders prompts 🥹 Thank you to those of you who are making the effort to be social on social media. I hope you can forge some awesome friendships here
It's Animal Week on #DecemberWorldbuilders! Tell me about some BIG animals in your world. 👀
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
It's Animal Week on #DecemberWorldbuilders! Tell me about some BIG animals in your world. 👀
#AwesomeCharacters
Y'all know how Tynan breaks this question 😂
As usual, the answer is 'depends on what Tynan looks like in that moment.' When Amiere first meets them, they're an amorphous black blob. For some people, they meet Tynan as a gigantic, horrifying dragon. Others, just a regular person.
Y'all know how Tynan breaks this question 😂
As usual, the answer is 'depends on what Tynan looks like in that moment.' When Amiere first meets them, they're an amorphous black blob. For some people, they meet Tynan as a gigantic, horrifying dragon. Others, just a regular person.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Let's do an appearance one today!
What would you say is the first thing someone would notice about your character when meeting them? Is there something about them that stands out?
How do they feel about that?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let's do an appearance one today!
What would you say is the first thing someone would notice about your character when meeting them? Is there something about them that stands out?
How do they feel about that?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Y'all know how Tynan breaks this question 😂
As usual, the answer is 'depends on what Tynan looks like in that moment.' When Amiere first meets them, they're an amorphous black blob. For some people, they meet Tynan as a gigantic, horrifying dragon. Others, just a regular person.
Y'all know how Tynan breaks this question 😂
As usual, the answer is 'depends on what Tynan looks like in that moment.' When Amiere first meets them, they're an amorphous black blob. For some people, they meet Tynan as a gigantic, horrifying dragon. Others, just a regular person.