Sage Byrne
@sagebyrne.com
Urban fantasy author of Nereid Unbound coming spring of '26.
Getting my feet wet in Bluesky - but isn't that what Nereids are supposed to do?
Getting my feet wet in Bluesky - but isn't that what Nereids are supposed to do?
Funny how and when a case of the nerves hits. I sent my manuscript to my editor this weekend, and she emailed me back today telling me she received it and couldn't wait to get started.
Good, right?
Only now I want to crawl under the bed and hide.
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Good, right?
Only now I want to crawl under the bed and hide.
#writing
#writingcommunity
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Funny how and when a case of the nerves hits. I sent my manuscript to my editor this weekend, and she emailed me back today telling me she received it and couldn't wait to get started.
Good, right?
Only now I want to crawl under the bed and hide.
#writing
#writingcommunity
Good, right?
Only now I want to crawl under the bed and hide.
#writing
#writingcommunity
Well, I did the scary thing. I sent my manuscript to my editor. I was never going to stop editing it, and that's what I'm paying her for, right?
Now I need to take a deep breath and focus on book two while that one's off to the cleaners. LOL.
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Now I need to take a deep breath and focus on book two while that one's off to the cleaners. LOL.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Well, I did the scary thing. I sent my manuscript to my editor. I was never going to stop editing it, and that's what I'm paying her for, right?
Now I need to take a deep breath and focus on book two while that one's off to the cleaners. LOL.
#writing
#writingcommunity
Now I need to take a deep breath and focus on book two while that one's off to the cleaners. LOL.
#writing
#writingcommunity
I'm meeting up with a friend this afternoon to plan our girls-only trip I'm using it as a mini-celebration for shipping my manuscript off to my editor. Hoping the change of scenery will give me some good ideas for book 2- even though I'm already 10k words into it.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I'm meeting up with a friend this afternoon to plan our girls-only trip I'm using it as a mini-celebration for shipping my manuscript off to my editor. Hoping the change of scenery will give me some good ideas for book 2- even though I'm already 10k words into it.
#writing
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My manuscript goes to the editor this week. I've been tweaking & polishing it since May, and yet still I'm anxious about uploading it and putting it in some else's hands. Why are next steps so intimidating?
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November 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My manuscript goes to the editor this week. I've been tweaking & polishing it since May, and yet still I'm anxious about uploading it and putting it in some else's hands. Why are next steps so intimidating?
#writing
#writingcommunity
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At the library this morning (because reading helps make writers better), I was perusing a particular series On the next row over, another series by a different author had the exact same titles (different scenarios.) Confusing! Doesn't that dilute sales?
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November 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
At the library this morning (because reading helps make writers better), I was perusing a particular series On the next row over, another series by a different author had the exact same titles (different scenarios.) Confusing! Doesn't that dilute sales?
#writing
#writingcommunity
#writing
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I just started a Tumblr acct. I haven't posted anything yet, but I will soon!
www.tumblr.com/blog/sagebyr...
As always, you can check out my website as well. Link is in my bio.
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www.tumblr.com/blog/sagebyr...
As always, you can check out my website as well. Link is in my bio.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I just started a Tumblr acct. I haven't posted anything yet, but I will soon!
www.tumblr.com/blog/sagebyr...
As always, you can check out my website as well. Link is in my bio.
#writing
#writingcommunity
www.tumblr.com/blog/sagebyr...
As always, you can check out my website as well. Link is in my bio.
#writing
#writingcommunity
Been off the radar for a few days while I finish a final edit before sending my manuscript off to my editor. This may be more exciting than actually finishing the novel in the first place!
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October 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Been off the radar for a few days while I finish a final edit before sending my manuscript off to my editor. This may be more exciting than actually finishing the novel in the first place!
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Reason #8 for rereading your manuscript thoroughly: Just cleaned up a scene where it read like the MC answered the door only wearing socks. That was not the vibe I was going for! 🤣
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October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Reason #8 for rereading your manuscript thoroughly: Just cleaned up a scene where it read like the MC answered the door only wearing socks. That was not the vibe I was going for! 🤣
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Touched base with a local art collective today to try and secure a local artist for my bookcover. I believe in hiring local talent: humans before AI, always!
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October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Touched base with a local art collective today to try and secure a local artist for my bookcover. I believe in hiring local talent: humans before AI, always!
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Today is Indigenous People's Day!! A day of remembrance, reflection and celebration; of truth, healing and celebration. Let's shine a light on their culture, resilience and accomplishments. Never forget.
#indigenouspeoplesday
#nativeamerican
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October 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today is Indigenous People's Day!! A day of remembrance, reflection and celebration; of truth, healing and celebration. Let's shine a light on their culture, resilience and accomplishments. Never forget.
#indigenouspeoplesday
#nativeamerican
#indigenouspeoplesday
#nativeamerican
Wondering if I'm the only one that does this when #writing. I'll lay down to sleep, clearly focused on a scene that I'm struggling with, and fall asleep - revisiting it as I wake off & on during the night. By morning, my subconscious has written the scene. Anyone else do this?
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October 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wondering if I'm the only one that does this when #writing. I'll lay down to sleep, clearly focused on a scene that I'm struggling with, and fall asleep - revisiting it as I wake off & on during the night. By morning, my subconscious has written the scene. Anyone else do this?
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Don't forget: Monday, October 13th is #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Help celebrate & honor Native Americans by spreading the word.
Side-note: The main character in my upcoming novel is part Choctaw, a people steeped in rich culture, so this really hits home for me.
#NativeAmericans
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Help celebrate & honor Native Americans by spreading the word.
Side-note: The main character in my upcoming novel is part Choctaw, a people steeped in rich culture, so this really hits home for me.
#NativeAmericans
#writing
October 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Don't forget: Monday, October 13th is #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Help celebrate & honor Native Americans by spreading the word.
Side-note: The main character in my upcoming novel is part Choctaw, a people steeped in rich culture, so this really hits home for me.
#NativeAmericans
#writing
Help celebrate & honor Native Americans by spreading the word.
Side-note: The main character in my upcoming novel is part Choctaw, a people steeped in rich culture, so this really hits home for me.
#NativeAmericans
#writing
Having one of those days where a chapter is clawing to get onto the page, but it's for later - possibly even book 3. Gonna have to write it down to get it out of my system so I can focus.
#amwritingfantasy
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October 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Having one of those days where a chapter is clawing to get onto the page, but it's for later - possibly even book 3. Gonna have to write it down to get it out of my system so I can focus.
#amwritingfantasy
#writing
#writingcommunity
❤️🧙♂️⚔️
#amwritingfantasy
#writing
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I keep a notebook by my bed at night to write down nocturnal ideas. Wrote this in pitch dark last night and it's legible! Still made sense to me this morning and to my ongojng plotline.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I keep a notebook by my bed at night to write down nocturnal ideas. Wrote this in pitch dark last night and it's legible! Still made sense to me this morning and to my ongojng plotline.
#writing
#writingcommunity
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Oh my! I'm currently working on book 2 & it takes place in October. Now I have lots to think about.
It would be the perfect opportunity for my MC to wear a super-sexy outfit that has the wizard-detective tripping over himself with their slow-burn romance... Muahaha
Classic Lil Red Riding Hood?
It would be the perfect opportunity for my MC to wear a super-sexy outfit that has the wizard-detective tripping over himself with their slow-burn romance... Muahaha
Classic Lil Red Riding Hood?
Writers! What would your characters dress up as for Halloween?
Vivvy (from Vaedhe) claims that dressing up is for kids, but secretly has a zombie costume she wishes she had the courage to wear.
Andrea (from the next book I'll put out) would happily dress as a spider.
#booksky #authorsky
Vivvy (from Vaedhe) claims that dressing up is for kids, but secretly has a zombie costume she wishes she had the courage to wear.
Andrea (from the next book I'll put out) would happily dress as a spider.
#booksky #authorsky
October 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Oh my! I'm currently working on book 2 & it takes place in October. Now I have lots to think about.
It would be the perfect opportunity for my MC to wear a super-sexy outfit that has the wizard-detective tripping over himself with their slow-burn romance... Muahaha
Classic Lil Red Riding Hood?
It would be the perfect opportunity for my MC to wear a super-sexy outfit that has the wizard-detective tripping over himself with their slow-burn romance... Muahaha
Classic Lil Red Riding Hood?
Oct 10th is World Mental Health Day. Please watch and share this powerful video. It could save someone's life.
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It Means "I Need You": The Power of 8 Minutes
YouTube video by Simon Sinek
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October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Reposted by Sage Byrne
We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.
Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚
Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.
Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚
Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚
Oct 10th is also World Mental Health Day. Check out this resource for important links and info. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
World Mental Health Day 2025
Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.
www.who.int
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Oct 10th is also World Mental Health Day. Check out this resource for important links and info. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
Reposted by Sage Byrne
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context,” said Solomon Cyr, spokesperson for Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation.” — Love it when people take advantage of political opportunities.
Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border
“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."
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October 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context,” said Solomon Cyr, spokesperson for Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation.” — Love it when people take advantage of political opportunities.
The last couple of days were pretty full and kept me away from the computer. Had a friend fly in from CA for a week. Haven't seen her in 8 years. Gonna be a busy week!
October 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The last couple of days were pretty full and kept me away from the computer. Had a friend fly in from CA for a week. Haven't seen her in 8 years. Gonna be a busy week!
We must all stand together against book banning and protect free speech. Banning doesn't stop at one thing - it continues to grow until there is silence.
#bannedbookweek
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"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
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#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
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October 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We must all stand together against book banning and protect free speech. Banning doesn't stop at one thing - it continues to grow until there is silence.
#bannedbookweek
#books
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When I finally finished my first manuscript, I thought I would feel some sense of accomplishment or victory, but I didn't. Instead I dove into the editing part of it, working & reworking it for months. Now that it's ready to go to my editor—now I feel a sense of accomplishment. #writing
October 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
When I finally finished my first manuscript, I thought I would feel some sense of accomplishment or victory, but I didn't. Instead I dove into the editing part of it, working & reworking it for months. Now that it's ready to go to my editor—now I feel a sense of accomplishment. #writing
Books are like magic. They are thoughts made manifest. What is magic if not the power of thought made real?
October 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Books are like magic. They are thoughts made manifest. What is magic if not the power of thought made real?