Nefer Doane
@neferdoane.bsky.social
Fantasy Writer. Forest gremlin, psychology nerd, cozy gamer, and 🐈⬛ mom. She/her. ✨🌿 Querying YA fantasy: A HARBINGER OF DARKNESS
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Nefer Doane
@neferdoane.bsky.social
· Feb 5
Hi, hello! I'm Nefer (pronounced Nef-er), and I'm a fantasy writer. ✨
When I'm not reading and writing, you can find me hiking through the forest, playing computer games, cuddling with my black cat, or exploring my local farmers' market.
I'm delighted to be here, and to meet you all! 🌿📚
When I'm not reading and writing, you can find me hiking through the forest, playing computer games, cuddling with my black cat, or exploring my local farmers' market.
I'm delighted to be here, and to meet you all! 🌿📚
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ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
January 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
Help! I'm making a music playlist to listen to while I revise my cozy adult fantasy novel. What are some of your favorite cozy and/or heartwarming songs?
#writingcommunity #amediting #cozyfantasy
#writingcommunity #amediting #cozyfantasy
January 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Help! I'm making a music playlist to listen to while I revise my cozy adult fantasy novel. What are some of your favorite cozy and/or heartwarming songs?
#writingcommunity #amediting #cozyfantasy
#writingcommunity #amediting #cozyfantasy
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It's official! My YA original-world dark sci-fantasy #TheStarlitRoad is available!
This book has been in the works for 10 years. I invented a world, a language, drew the map, painted the cover. So much love has gone into this novel.
#booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFMQRPTK
This book has been in the works for 10 years. I invented a world, a language, drew the map, painted the cover. So much love has gone into this novel.
#booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFMQRPTK
The Starlit Road
Amazon.com: The Starlit Road eBook : Ivanovich, A. R.: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:50 PM
It's official! My YA original-world dark sci-fantasy #TheStarlitRoad is available!
This book has been in the works for 10 years. I invented a world, a language, drew the map, painted the cover. So much love has gone into this novel.
#booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFMQRPTK
This book has been in the works for 10 years. I invented a world, a language, drew the map, painted the cover. So much love has gone into this novel.
#booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFMQRPTK
January 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
December 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
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Just filled out (at length!) this excellent survey about how SFWA should handle LLM/GenAI use in award eligibility.
It’s open to readers as well as writers so if you have serious & considered opinions plz fill it out, especially if you have edge cases to share that others may not have thought of.
It’s open to readers as well as writers so if you have serious & considered opinions plz fill it out, especially if you have edge cases to share that others may not have thought of.
SFWA members and general SFF community:
In this press release, our Board of Directors apologizes for recent events.
Feedback from writers is strongly welcomed in the survey.
SFWA Members: Write to office@sfwa.org to support our Emerging Tech Committee.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/22/p...
In this press release, our Board of Directors apologizes for recent events.
Feedback from writers is strongly welcomed in the survey.
SFWA Members: Write to office@sfwa.org to support our Emerging Tech Committee.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/22/p...
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just filled out (at length!) this excellent survey about how SFWA should handle LLM/GenAI use in award eligibility.
It’s open to readers as well as writers so if you have serious & considered opinions plz fill it out, especially if you have edge cases to share that others may not have thought of.
It’s open to readers as well as writers so if you have serious & considered opinions plz fill it out, especially if you have edge cases to share that others may not have thought of.
There aren't enough words to express how excited I am for THE STARLIT ROAD!!! 🙌🖤
#yafantasy #fantasymap #indieauthor #authorsky
#yafantasy #fantasymap #indieauthor #authorsky
A first look at the completed map for my upcoming YA original-world fantasy #novel, THE STARLIT ROAD.
100% of this map was drawn and hand-written by me. No AI.
The bottom right shows a bit of the language I created for the series. 🖤✨
#fantasymap #artsky #booksky #writingcommunity
100% of this map was drawn and hand-written by me. No AI.
The bottom right shows a bit of the language I created for the series. 🖤✨
#fantasymap #artsky #booksky #writingcommunity
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
There aren't enough words to express how excited I am for THE STARLIT ROAD!!! 🙌🖤
#yafantasy #fantasymap #indieauthor #authorsky
#yafantasy #fantasymap #indieauthor #authorsky
December 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Having a cat is so cool. There is a little creature in my bed who loves me and vibrates like a tiny motorcycle and is so fuzzy and wants to snuggle. How could I want anything else
December 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Having a cat is so cool. There is a little creature in my bed who loves me and vibrates like a tiny motorcycle and is so fuzzy and wants to snuggle. How could I want anything else
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Proof of existence!
Me and my 13 year old kitty, Tyrion. 🖤
Two glare-filled action shots of drawing the map for my upcoming YA fantasy novel, The Starlit Road. ✨
Echo, making seal-face and looking cute. 🦭
#author #selfie #artist #artyear #mapmaking #art #writingcommunity #books
Me and my 13 year old kitty, Tyrion. 🖤
Two glare-filled action shots of drawing the map for my upcoming YA fantasy novel, The Starlit Road. ✨
Echo, making seal-face and looking cute. 🦭
#author #selfie #artist #artyear #mapmaking #art #writingcommunity #books
December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Proof of existence!
Me and my 13 year old kitty, Tyrion. 🖤
Two glare-filled action shots of drawing the map for my upcoming YA fantasy novel, The Starlit Road. ✨
Echo, making seal-face and looking cute. 🦭
#author #selfie #artist #artyear #mapmaking #art #writingcommunity #books
Me and my 13 year old kitty, Tyrion. 🖤
Two glare-filled action shots of drawing the map for my upcoming YA fantasy novel, The Starlit Road. ✨
Echo, making seal-face and looking cute. 🦭
#author #selfie #artist #artyear #mapmaking #art #writingcommunity #books
Catching up on craft lessons (mostly marketing), but I CAN’T WAIT to dig into revisions on Jan 1st!
I took a month off to create space between my brain and the cozy adult fantasy I wrote earlier this year.
That time is so necessary, but GIMME. *grabby hands*
#writingcozyfantasy #amediting
I took a month off to create space between my brain and the cozy adult fantasy I wrote earlier this year.
That time is so necessary, but GIMME. *grabby hands*
#writingcozyfantasy #amediting
December 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Catching up on craft lessons (mostly marketing), but I CAN’T WAIT to dig into revisions on Jan 1st!
I took a month off to create space between my brain and the cozy adult fantasy I wrote earlier this year.
That time is so necessary, but GIMME. *grabby hands*
#writingcozyfantasy #amediting
I took a month off to create space between my brain and the cozy adult fantasy I wrote earlier this year.
That time is so necessary, but GIMME. *grabby hands*
#writingcozyfantasy #amediting
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A writer's residency specifically for writers debuting after the age of 40? Amazing!!!
BLOOM your writing at the Debut 40 Residency in scenic Portland!
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A writer's residency specifically for writers debuting after the age of 40? Amazing!!!
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She got on the hover bike. Wow, was the seat ever comfortable? She'd heard that they were a better design, but she hadn't sat on one before.
#WipSnips #amwriting #scifi
#WipSnips #amwriting #scifi
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
She got on the hover bike. Wow, was the seat ever comfortable? She'd heard that they were a better design, but she hadn't sat on one before.
#WipSnips #amwriting #scifi
#WipSnips #amwriting #scifi
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Here’s why you shouldn’t pull your punches as a writer:
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Here’s why you shouldn’t pull your punches as a writer:
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
So excited to finish the rough draft of my cozy adult fantasy! It's currently called Nori & Sebastian (actual title TBD), and clocks in at 65k.
Yup, I'm a bit of a bare bones drafter, whether I like it or not. 🫣
Yup, I'm a bit of a bare bones drafter, whether I like it or not. 🫣
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
So excited to finish the rough draft of my cozy adult fantasy! It's currently called Nori & Sebastian (actual title TBD), and clocks in at 65k.
Yup, I'm a bit of a bare bones drafter, whether I like it or not. 🫣
Yup, I'm a bit of a bare bones drafter, whether I like it or not. 🫣
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2. It's rare for any creative, including writers, to be able to live solely off their creative income. Moreover, there is no correlation between the creative value of art and the income status of its creator. It's okay to have another gig to eat and pay bills and survive our capitalist hellscape.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
2. It's rare for any creative, including writers, to be able to live solely off their creative income. Moreover, there is no correlation between the creative value of art and the income status of its creator. It's okay to have another gig to eat and pay bills and survive our capitalist hellscape.
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1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
NovNov Update! I had a goal of 30k, but I finished the last scene of my very (VERY) messy rough draft at 25k. I still need to fill in a bunch of small details next week (mostly names and a few descriptions), but AAHHH, it feels good to hit a milestone!
#novelnovember #wip #cozyfantasy
#novelnovember #wip #cozyfantasy
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
NovNov Update! I had a goal of 30k, but I finished the last scene of my very (VERY) messy rough draft at 25k. I still need to fill in a bunch of small details next week (mostly names and a few descriptions), but AAHHH, it feels good to hit a milestone!
#novelnovember #wip #cozyfantasy
#novelnovember #wip #cozyfantasy
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“We turn our hearts into museums of the people that we love to keep them alive inside us.”
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“We turn our hearts into museums of the people that we love to keep them alive inside us.”