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Linn Foster/Silver 🐺 Preorder BYMMS!
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🏳️‍🌈 Trans, nonbinary, queer, 30s. (they/them)
📚 Writes fantasy & sci-fi as Linn Foster.
💖 Writes SFF romance as Linn Silver.
🎨 Casual artist & MMO gamer.
🐺 Might be a werewolf.
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Linn Foster/Silver 🐺 Preorder BYMMS! @linnfoster.com · Sep 25
Available now: IRON SPIRIT, a post-apoc fantasy.
linnfoster.com/iron-spirit/

Coming soon: BETWEEN YOU, ME, & THE MOONLIT SEA, a queer paranormal romance.
linnfoster.com/bymms/

Want a print copy of BYMMS? Follow it on Backerkit:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

Buy directly at:
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A banner version of the cover of Iron Spirit by Linn Foster. A young woman stands with her back to the viewer, looking over her shoulder. A rifle is slung across her shoulder. A fox made of neon cyan fire stands in front of her, while she holds a flame of the same color. (Art by Russell Showalter.) A banner version of the cover of Between You, Me, and the Moonlit Sea by Linn Silver. It features the two main characters, Bell and Tae, standing back to back and looking at the viewer. Their hands are loosely clasped together. Behind them is the beach and a large full moon, all done in shades of purple and blue. (Art by @cryling.)
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After dealing with a lot of Complicated Feelings, a major emotional and energetic downswing, and some other stuff, I finally started into the next round of edits and revisions for BYMMS tonight. Here's hoping I can keep the momentum going and continue tomorrow, and the day after, etc.
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Thanks for another lovely #SFFChat!

My next novel, Between You, Me, & the Moonlit Sea, is available for preorder & can be followed on Backerkit:
platinumsoul.shop
platinumsoulpress.itch.io/moonlit-sea
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

You can learn more (& read ch. 01) here:
linnfoster.com/bymms/
A "trope map" for Linn Silver's novel, Between You, Me, and the Moonlit Sea. It says: genderfluid main character, aro-pan love interest, queer side cast, romantic rival, strangers to friends to lovers, seaside city, family drama, shapeshifters, monstrous appetites, nonhuman/human relationship, fox politics, music appreciation, and more. (Art by @cryling.)
January 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Not me forgetting to put the chat tag on the last two posts. Oops.
January 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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The opening line of Iron Spirit is still my favorite of all my books:

"Did you know, my little Kelly, that today is the day the world ended?"
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 6h
#SFFChat Q4: Share the opening line to one of your stories (or a chapter's opening line!).
The front end silhouette of a winged horse, a dragon, and a wolf in front of the dawn, accompanied by a purple field.
January 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Off the top of my head, I enjoy the opening of basically anything I've read of Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant. Unbreakable by Mira Grant had a good opening and was the first thing I thought of for this question.

I also loved the opening of The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. ♥
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 6h
#SFFChat Q3: Name an author or a work that nails the opening!
#SFFChat Q3: Name an author or a work that nails the opening! The front end silhouette of a winged horse, a dragon, and a wolf in front of the dawn, accompanied by a purple field.
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Yes, I'll keep reading anyway. I have a hard time DNFing books early, I usually have to make it at least halfway through before I'll consider it. I have a hard time DNFing books in general, but I'm trying to be more willing to, because I have SO many books to read and not enough time.

#SFFChat
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 6h
#SFFChat Q2: If an opening doesn't immediately hook you, do you read on just in case? How long do you give a book?

Discuss!
The front end silhouette of a winged horse, a dragon, and a wolf in front of the dawn, accompanied by a purple field.
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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I don't think I really have any particular types of openings/beginnings I like or dislike, to be honest. I'm pretty open to trying any of them! However the book opens, the author must've had a reason for doing it that way, right? I'm along for the ride either way.

#SFFChat
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 7h
#SFFChat Q1: What are your favourite & least favourite types of openings/beginnings?

Do you detest books that open with weather, travel, or someone staring into a mirror? What about books that open with introspection or with action?

Discuss!
The front end silhouette of a winged horse, a dragon, and a wolf in front of the dawn, accompanied by a purple field.
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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Hey #SFFChat! Glad I could catch one of these again!

I'm Linn! I write fantasy and sci-fi as Linn Foster and SFF romance as Linn Silver. I'm currently editing my next novel!

Something positive: A book I really wanted was on sale on Kobo today, and so was a manga volume I wanted!
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 7h
#SFFChat Intro: Introduce yourself and share something positive!
The front end silhouette of a winged horse, a dragon, and a wolf in front of the dawn, accompanied by a purple field.
January 8, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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"Hmm, I think I might need to lie down for a little while."
Lies down.
Five seconds later:
"Actually I think I need to get up and do something or I'm going to explode."
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Hi, I'm Linn! I write SFF & romance & often blend the genres. It's hard to say what inspires me, I just feel compelled to create. I started writing when I was 9 & realized books were written by humans. I wrote my first story ever on Christmas day of that year & haven't stopped since! 💜

#BluePitHype
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 17h
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 8th Introductions Tell us about yourself ahead of #BluePit! What inspires you, what genres do you write in, how did you become a writer? Pitch contests are also a great way to make/reconnect with friends. Remember to us the #BluePitHype tag! 5 DAYS TO #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13TH! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Man I've been so wiped out this week. 😩 When I get home from work I already feel ready to go to bed.
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Here's my current WIP! I realized it's been over a year since I drew Sharp Teeth and that was an injustice I had to correct.
A WIP of a male Viera from Final Fantasy XIV dressed like a magical boy wielding a scythe made out of a broom. Drawn by: me (@linnfoster.com)
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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First big art piece of the new year! I asked my bestie what I should draw and she chose Pierce the Sky. I'm sooooo excited to write it this year!! (When BYMMS is finished, of course.) 💙
An illustration of four characters placed in panels. The characters from from Linn Foster's novel, Pierce the Sky. From left to right, top to bottom: Lázaro, Suzuka, Tsuki, and Aaz-min. Lázaro is a dark skinned Hispanic man with long, fluffy black hair and a pointed nose. He's giving Suzuka a sly smile. Suzuka is a French-Japanese individual with short, fluffy black hair that has a pink section in the front. They're looking fondly down at Tsuki. Tsuki is a Japanese man with two-toned lavender and black hair in a long ponytail. He's smiling up at Suzuka with a hand to his face. Aaz-min is an alien woman (Xuaci) with a bright green face and purple body, and near-white hair in a bob cut. She has four red eyes. She's smiling up at Suzuka.
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Finally home and I'm sooooo tired. 😭 Really feeling the fact that I only slept for like 4 hours last night.
January 7, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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it has to be this one
estinien reading the Dragonology book
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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I think I got them all. My dad was military and then I moved around a lot after I left home due to one circumstance or another.
A color coded map of the US indicating where I've lived and visited. Most of it is colored in.
January 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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First big art piece of the new year! I asked my bestie what I should draw and she chose Pierce the Sky. I'm sooooo excited to write it this year!! (When BYMMS is finished, of course.) 💙
An illustration of four characters placed in panels. The characters from from Linn Foster's novel, Pierce the Sky. From left to right, top to bottom: Lázaro, Suzuka, Tsuki, and Aaz-min. Lázaro is a dark skinned Hispanic man with long, fluffy black hair and a pointed nose. He's giving Suzuka a sly smile. Suzuka is a French-Japanese individual with short, fluffy black hair that has a pink section in the front. They're looking fondly down at Tsuki. Tsuki is a Japanese man with two-toned lavender and black hair in a long ponytail. He's smiling up at Suzuka with a hand to his face. Aaz-min is an alien woman (Xuaci) with a bright green face and purple body, and near-white hair in a bob cut. She has four red eyes. She's smiling up at Suzuka.
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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I finished my first "nice" piece of art for the year, but I'm going to sit on it and revisit it tomorrow to see if there is anything I want to touch up or add. I'm pretty happy with it, though.
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Got the lines and flat colors of this month's "nice" piece of art done today. Might start into shading, but definitely need a break before I consider that.
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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My ideal is inviolate. Invincible.

☽ #halvedhekateart ☾
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Despite Kickstarter more recently saying they "support adult projects" it seems that Stripe is taking down projects way more liberally then they used to.

I know everyone is tired; but we have to keep up yelling at payment processors: stop-paypros.neocities.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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It's hard to get folks to understand why WeChange has been important for folks who have been able to use it -- and it's that it's a site that's actually using a high risk payment processor and is run by actual artists.

Please, support the site!
wechange.me/darkchibisha...
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Hi! I'm DCS! I draw queer and trans comics! The pairings in my comics are mostly m/m and tm/f and always with an emphasis on character dynamics and having lots of sexy fun. 
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January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Started working on this month's art piece over the weekend. Sketched it on Sunday morning and have been lining it on work breaks today. We're starting simple with this one but I think it'll still be nice.
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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My latest book, Solid Metal Nightmares, is out now. If you are looking for revenge tales, mech battles, lesbians, and body horror, then you won't want to miss out on this one.

Solid Metal Nightmares a.co/d/28ECFNR
October 20, 2024 at 1:02 AM
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We've been slowly cleaning the entire apartment since the new year started and I am feeling so good about it, even if the work is unpleasant in the moment. Just got my desk back in order and looking at it makes me happyyy.
January 4, 2026 at 6:04 AM