Stephanie Caye
@kittensyay.bsky.social
Writer, reader, wanderer, constantly wanting to rearrange my furniture. She/her/elle.
Author of the urban fantasy series GRAVITY'S DAUGHTER.
https://stephaniecaye.com#books
Author of the urban fantasy series GRAVITY'S DAUGHTER.
https://stephaniecaye.com#books
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Ten fantasy books that prove self-publishing has come a long way
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Wowow, so excited to wake up and find my book on @theglobeandmail.com mail.com 's "Ten fantasy books that prove self-publishing has come a long way" this morning! 🥰
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I tend not to be detailed in descriptions, preferring to leave it up to the imagination of the reader. My characters' appearances are always a bit nebulous even in my own mind, which makes it difficult to write in detail. #writingq #WritingCommunity
Do you describe what your characters look like in detail or do you leave the idea of them up to the reader? I always describe; however, I expect that readers still imagine what they want to #writingq #WritingCommunity
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I tend not to be detailed in descriptions, preferring to leave it up to the imagination of the reader. My characters' appearances are always a bit nebulous even in my own mind, which makes it difficult to write in detail. #writingq #WritingCommunity
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Really excellent short story.
This short story is one of my very favorite pieces of political imagination!
I would like to point people to this short story by @naomikritzer.bsky.social it really encapsulates a lot of the attitude we hold dear. I love it. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
January 18, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Really excellent short story.
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I hate how true this is....
Every time I try to advertise my book (old ones at this point, though I had the same problems when I had a new release) I just feel guilty.
Every time I try to advertise my book (old ones at this point, though I had the same problems when I had a new release) I just feel guilty.
It feels like it will never be a good time...
January 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM
I hate how true this is....
Every time I try to advertise my book (old ones at this point, though I had the same problems when I had a new release) I just feel guilty.
Every time I try to advertise my book (old ones at this point, though I had the same problems when I had a new release) I just feel guilty.
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When Metric said "Help I'm Alive," I felt that in my soul.
January 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
When Metric said "Help I'm Alive," I felt that in my soul.
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Save journalism and libraries with my friends
what is the biggest writerly goal you are willing to cop to publicly? I would like to be nominated for a Lammy
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Save journalism and libraries with my friends
How fitting that today's #wipsnips word of 'climb' comes right as I'm editing a scene of mischief at a climbing gym. Shenanigans are pretty much MC Jude's love language. #writesky #writingcommunity #urbanfantasy
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
How fitting that today's #wipsnips word of 'climb' comes right as I'm editing a scene of mischief at a climbing gym. Shenanigans are pretty much MC Jude's love language. #writesky #writingcommunity #urbanfantasy
1:11 on 1/11 let's pretend that means something.
January 11, 2026 at 6:11 AM
1:11 on 1/11 let's pretend that means something.
I took a normal walk today and now everything hurts. Why.
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I took a normal walk today and now everything hurts. Why.
"The only rule I have yet to break is I refuse to read about billionaires in love, because that’s just repulsive, way more than, say, sexually deranged seven-foot gargoyles or alpha-wolf mating rituals." @swordsjew.bsky.social
A billion percent agree.
A billion percent agree.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
"The only rule I have yet to break is I refuse to read about billionaires in love, because that’s just repulsive, way more than, say, sexually deranged seven-foot gargoyles or alpha-wolf mating rituals." @swordsjew.bsky.social
A billion percent agree.
A billion percent agree.
I sort of hate that even when I drink too much, my anxiety keeps me from posting anything funny. Like is that not the point?
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
I sort of hate that even when I drink too much, my anxiety keeps me from posting anything funny. Like is that not the point?
Turns out 'table' = fight scene in my WIP. Sure, why not? #wipsnips #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts
January 10, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Turns out 'table' = fight scene in my WIP. Sure, why not? #wipsnips #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts
The first side character Jude meets in my WIP Book4 is Marit, a short-tempered dryad who's growing bone-eating Faerie plants on the roof of Mei's condo building. Both Marit and said plant, who she's named Fred, do stage a comeback later in the book. #writesky #writingprompts #awesomecharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
I had several requests for more side character questions! So, let’s talk about the first side character your MC meets on page.
Are they friend or foe? A stranger? Do they stick around or are they fleeting?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
I had several requests for more side character questions! So, let’s talk about the first side character your MC meets on page.
Are they friend or foe? A stranger? Do they stick around or are they fleeting?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 5, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The first side character Jude meets in my WIP Book4 is Marit, a short-tempered dryad who's growing bone-eating Faerie plants on the roof of Mei's condo building. Both Marit and said plant, who she's named Fred, do stage a comeback later in the book. #writesky #writingprompts #awesomecharacters
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that the moment you put the laundry out on a surface to fold it, the cat will curl up in the most inconvenient spot.
January 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the moment you put the laundry out on a surface to fold it, the cat will curl up in the most inconvenient spot.
I've always preferred 6 to 5 anyway.
January 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I've always preferred 6 to 5 anyway.
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Some books have portions that are like walking through a dark room and stubbing your toe on every piece of furniture to get a map of where you need to be.
And the only thing worse than doing that is...not doing it.
And the only thing worse than doing that is...not doing it.
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Some books have portions that are like walking through a dark room and stubbing your toe on every piece of furniture to get a map of where you need to be.
And the only thing worse than doing that is...not doing it.
And the only thing worse than doing that is...not doing it.
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Eternal struggle.
Writing is hard. Not writing is harder.
December 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Eternal struggle.
Finishing, uh...anything really. 2025 was a frustrating, garbage year where I felt stymied by my flighty, exhausted brain at every turn. Here's hoping 2026 will be better. #writingcommunity
Hey, #writingcommunity...
What's one big writing goal you want to accomplish in 2026??
I'd like to start cheering you on immediately, please and thanks 💜
What's one big writing goal you want to accomplish in 2026??
I'd like to start cheering you on immediately, please and thanks 💜
December 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Finishing, uh...anything really. 2025 was a frustrating, garbage year where I felt stymied by my flighty, exhausted brain at every turn. Here's hoping 2026 will be better. #writingcommunity
How are the Oreo-Reese's combo cookies both better Oreo cookies and worse Reese's filling than their originals? I can't decide which of the companies could have possibly created this.
December 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
How are the Oreo-Reese's combo cookies both better Oreo cookies and worse Reese's filling than their originals? I can't decide which of the companies could have possibly created this.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Check out the Kobo Plus indie fantasy reads promo! My books are there if you are so inclined.
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I think that when one’s life suddenly resembles something one would like to read in a book it is good to recognize it, & mark the gratitude, the better to remember a beautiful thing
December 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I think that when one’s life suddenly resembles something one would like to read in a book it is good to recognize it, & mark the gratitude, the better to remember a beautiful thing
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I signed! And every Canadian who knows all Canadians deserve human rights should also sign.
No government, provincial or federal, should be allowed to limit human rights based on extremist religious or political ideas that most people don't even believe in. #CdnPoli #CanPoli #AbPoli
No government, provincial or federal, should be allowed to limit human rights based on extremist religious or political ideas that most people don't even believe in. #CdnPoli #CanPoli #AbPoli
Canadians, sign this petition to stop the use of the Notwithstanding clause against trans Canadians.
This is about provinces denying human rights, because trans rights are human rights.
SIGN.
This is about provinces denying human rights, because trans rights are human rights.
SIGN.
Petition e-7027 - Petitions
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December 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My books are not currently up for any awards but they are fun and you should check them out if you like urban fantasy, fast-paced action, unique fae lore or snarky, badass heroines.
stephaniecaye.com#books
stephaniecaye.com#books
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December 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
My books are not currently up for any awards but they are fun and you should check them out if you like urban fantasy, fast-paced action, unique fae lore or snarky, badass heroines.
stephaniecaye.com#books
stephaniecaye.com#books