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One of my main characters is Lady Phoenix in A Diamond of the Universe, and you find out close to the end...
Hee hee hee... Bridgerton in space...
One of my main characters is Lady Phoenix in A Diamond of the Universe, and you find out close to the end...
Hee hee hee... Bridgerton in space...
This is TOUGH!!!! As much as I love sci fi and fantasy, I have to pick one genre?!
Like Alexander Hamilton, I want to read any book I can get my hands on! Fantasy and sci fi is what I write, but I'd like to get my inspiration from almost anything.
One genre, forevermore, what do you choose? Curious to see how many folk say they only read one genre as it is.
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This is TOUGH!!!! As much as I love sci fi and fantasy, I have to pick one genre?!
Like Alexander Hamilton, I want to read any book I can get my hands on! Fantasy and sci fi is what I write, but I'd like to get my inspiration from almost anything.
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There are TOO MANY!!! :)
Yours Truly, 2095- Brian Paone (for ELO fans)
Tigerheart- the late Peter David, who signed my copy and was a gem
Enchanted, Inc. series- Shanna Swendson
Parasol Protectorate series- @gailcarriger.bsky.social
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Someone asks you if you can recommend a good book, what is the one title that always comes to mind? (Or share as many as you have the character count for.)
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There are TOO MANY!!! :)
Yours Truly, 2095- Brian Paone (for ELO fans)
Tigerheart- the late Peter David, who signed my copy and was a gem
Enchanted, Inc. series- Shanna Swendson
Parasol Protectorate series- @gailcarriger.bsky.social
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There are LOADS of poor & homeless adults who can't afford clothes out there. I saw a long line in front of a church food pantry in HDG the other day.
GIVE to everyone, I don't care. Be kind.
There are LOADS of poor & homeless adults who can't afford clothes out there. I saw a long line in front of a church food pantry in HDG the other day.
GIVE to everyone, I don't care. Be kind.
I would tag my best friend Kerensa or my boyfriend Alexander, but neither of them are on Bluesky.
Kerensa would be a rogue, probably, but one of the nice ones, a chaotic good, and Alexander would definitely be a knight, for he's very heroic! :)
Who is the one person who always gets your reading list and has recommendations you trust without reservation? If they were a fantasy character, what would they be?
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I would tag my best friend Kerensa or my boyfriend Alexander, but neither of them are on Bluesky.
Kerensa would be a rogue, probably, but one of the nice ones, a chaotic good, and Alexander would definitely be a knight, for he's very heroic! :)
Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey, obviously, as I've said before. Poorly written. Read one page of both and I tossed them back to the library where they came from. Also, I never liked horror books, give me nightmares like the movies too. Don't like Stephen King.
Sorry it’s late today. What’s a book others raved about but you secretly (or not so secretly) hated?
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Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey, obviously, as I've said before. Poorly written. Read one page of both and I tossed them back to the library where they came from. Also, I never liked horror books, give me nightmares like the movies too. Don't like Stephen King.
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Distractions, things that force me to set priorities over reading, my migraines, and yes, bad editing. I've tossed both Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey because they were written so poorly.
This is easy, bad editing. A novel that hasn't gone through enough of an editing process, I will toss it in a heartbeat.
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Distractions, things that force me to set priorities over reading, my migraines, and yes, bad editing. I've tossed both Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey because they were written so poorly.
Not so great writing wise- I'm over 8,000 words behind on my writings for Novel November, sadly. Alexander says it's ok, though- because physical, mental health and being with people are more important.
However, crochet & writing are the only things-
November 15th: Halfway through the month! How's it going so far? (Whether you're in a November challenge or not, have a little reflection on your writing)
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Not so great writing wise- I'm over 8,000 words behind on my writings for Novel November, sadly. Alexander says it's ok, though- because physical, mental health and being with people are more important.
However, crochet & writing are the only things-
Another hard question. I have no traditions anymore with challenges in November. I used to be on NaNoWriMo before they lost their business, but now I'm on Pro Writing Aid's Novel November trying to write 50K, but it's rough. I've gotten to 17K when I'm super behind...
November 14th: BIG Challenges during November - what's your take? Good/bad tradition?
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Another hard question. I have no traditions anymore with challenges in November. I used to be on NaNoWriMo before they lost their business, but now I'm on Pro Writing Aid's Novel November trying to write 50K, but it's rough. I've gotten to 17K when I'm super behind...
My cousin just posted she has breast cancer.
I'm hoping for better days for the the Ahrens family, and more love for 2026.
Lots of love to you.
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My cousin just posted she has breast cancer.
I'm hoping for better days for the the Ahrens family, and more love for 2026.
Lots of love to you.
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This is a tough question, really...
But honestly, it's any author who writes stuff that clearly they don't have firsthand experience- E.L. James for Fifty Shades of Grey for example. Originally a Twilight fan fiction (yuck), I read the first page and it sounded-
🔺 What would you have you back away from a person or even an author when it comes to bookish things? What are your red flags, warning signs, hard pass 🚧 ⚠️ 🙅♀️?
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This is a tough question, really...
But honestly, it's any author who writes stuff that clearly they don't have firsthand experience- E.L. James for Fifty Shades of Grey for example. Originally a Twilight fan fiction (yuck), I read the first page and it sounded-
I think I'm pretty much doomed in Debutante of Cassiopeia- in the Regency Era, I might die a lonely old spinster, as most single women in their late 30s were either dead or destitute. I'm over 25 and still unmarried, which would have been a scandal-
So, many writers kind of have a thing for putting their characters into unpredictable environments and settings (torturing their MCs on occasion). How would you fare?
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I think I'm pretty much doomed in Debutante of Cassiopeia- in the Regency Era, I might die a lonely old spinster, as most single women in their late 30s were either dead or destitute. I'm over 25 and still unmarried, which would have been a scandal-
Fun fact about me: I'm a crochet cosplayer and designer! Been crocheting for 30+ years since I was 6 years old. I'm now in the Master Class in Balticon Masquerade, hopefully returning in 2026 for Balticon 60!
My Balticon 60 WIP: Princess Beatrice Stardust,
Fun fact about me: I'm a crochet cosplayer and designer! Been crocheting for 30+ years since I was 6 years old. I'm now in the Master Class in Balticon Masquerade, hopefully returning in 2026 for Balticon 60!
My Balticon 60 WIP: Princess Beatrice Stardust,
Any of Jane Austen's novels (except Mansfield Park, that one's kind of sad, and Emma is a long read), also wish I read Enchanted, Inc. & Once Upon Stilettos for the first time- Shanna Swendson, one of my favorite authors, put fantasy in modern day NY, LOVE it.
Is there anything better than reading a masterpiece of prose for the first time? Rereading them is great, but it's never the same.
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Any of Jane Austen's novels (except Mansfield Park, that one's kind of sad, and Emma is a long read), also wish I read Enchanted, Inc. & Once Upon Stilettos for the first time- Shanna Swendson, one of my favorite authors, put fantasy in modern day NY, LOVE it.
Feeling low energy since getting hit with bad political news today, and more people with SNAP are going to starve, I'm afraid I'll be next.
Outside of November, I try to write as much as I can in a few minutes-an hour at best. If I don't, like today, it's ok for now.
November 8th: (outside of November challenges, if you partake) do you have a daily/weekly/monthly goal most of the time?
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Feeling low energy since getting hit with bad political news today, and more people with SNAP are going to starve, I'm afraid I'll be next.
Outside of November, I try to write as much as I can in a few minutes-an hour at best. If I don't, like today, it's ok for now.
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I'm a neurodivergent and disabled writer, so the X number of words quota to meet doesn't matter anymore, as long as I write SOMETHING. I'm not a fan of this approach because my migraines and mental illness issues can strike anytime, it's unpredictable.
November 7th: X number of words per day - are you a fan of this approach or not?
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I'm a neurodivergent and disabled writer, so the X number of words quota to meet doesn't matter anymore, as long as I write SOMETHING. I'm not a fan of this approach because my migraines and mental illness issues can strike anytime, it's unpredictable.
Oh man, I didn't realize that Gail C. has a Bluesky! Going to tag her in this post.
Thank you, @gailcarriger.bsky.social ! Tea time anytime, wish we could find time to talk writings.
Can it be dead or alive? I have so many questions for Jane Austen myself! I'd love to drink some tea with her...
For alive- Either Gail Carriger or @vegalteno.bsky.social and his son Lin-Manuel, obviously. Just for chatting about Lady Alexia, Relentless, and-
Imagine that, you're devouring pages while you wait for your bevvy and in walks the author!
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Oh man, I didn't realize that Gail C. has a Bluesky! Going to tag her in this post.
Thank you, @gailcarriger.bsky.social ! Tea time anytime, wish we could find time to talk writings.
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Can it be dead or alive? I have so many questions for Jane Austen myself! I'd love to drink some tea with her...
For alive- Either Gail Carriger or @vegalteno.bsky.social and his son Lin-Manuel, obviously. Just for chatting about Lady Alexia, Relentless, and-
Imagine that, you're devouring pages while you wait for your bevvy and in walks the author!
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Can it be dead or alive? I have so many questions for Jane Austen myself! I'd love to drink some tea with her...
For alive- Either Gail Carriger or @vegalteno.bsky.social and his son Lin-Manuel, obviously. Just for chatting about Lady Alexia, Relentless, and-
When I was a little girl, my mom wouldn't let me finish the story of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett because I was weeping when Ms. Minchin was so cruel to Sara Crewe, the hero. I instantly loved little Sara, felt so bad for her when (spoiler)-
Who doesn't love an author who can send you into a blubbering fit? Share your ugly-cry reads.
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When I was a little girl, my mom wouldn't let me finish the story of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett because I was weeping when Ms. Minchin was so cruel to Sara Crewe, the hero. I instantly loved little Sara, felt so bad for her when (spoiler)-