Samuel Joseph
@samueljoseph.bsky.social
He/Him. I love stories. I live for them and breathe them in. It is my hope to make my own that people will enjoy. https://samuelcjoseph.com
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Samuel Joseph
@samueljoseph.bsky.social
· Oct 30
Bladedancer: Joseph, Samuel: 9798344700168: Amazon.com: Books
Bladedancer [Joseph, Samuel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bladedancer
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Adalia Lisbet has made a name for herself as a duelist after being forced from her home over ten years ago. But when her father, the man who banished her, calls her back to his house she is confronted with trials no sword can cut.
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, on Amazon!
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, on Amazon!
I am both pleased and proud to say that you can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, on the shelves of both @bookpeople.com and Reverie Books! If you enjoy #action, #adventure, and family drama then make sure to pick up a copy! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
January 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I am both pleased and proud to say that you can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, on the shelves of both @bookpeople.com and Reverie Books! If you enjoy #action, #adventure, and family drama then make sure to pick up a copy! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
The Unreliable Narrator is a fun tool available for any #writer wanting to spice things up a bit. @lindsayellis.bsky.social goes into detail.
Who Can You Trust? Unreliable Narrators (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | It's Lit! | PBS Digital Studios
YouTube video by PBS Voices
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January 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The Unreliable Narrator is a fun tool available for any #writer wanting to spice things up a bit. @lindsayellis.bsky.social goes into detail.
This is a fascinating article from @tashasuri.bsky.social on @bookriot.bsky.social on the history of faith and magic, along with how that has influenced the #fantasy genre.
The History of Faith and Magic in Fantasy | Book Riot
What can history tell us about magic in SFF? Read on for an analysis of faith and magic in fantasy from EMPIRE OF SAND author Tasha Suri.
bookriot.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
This is a fascinating article from @tashasuri.bsky.social on @bookriot.bsky.social on the history of faith and magic, along with how that has influenced the #fantasy genre.
Called home after over ten years exile, adventurer and duelist Adalia Lisbet must confront challenges no sword can cut.
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, available in both #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, available in both #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
Bladedancer
Bladedancer [Joseph, Samuel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bladedancer
www.amazon.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Called home after over ten years exile, adventurer and duelist Adalia Lisbet must confront challenges no sword can cut.
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, available in both #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my latest #novel, Bladedancer, available in both #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
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The myth of the tortured artist is one we need to do away with.
On the Subject of Mental Health – Samuel C. Joseph
samuelcjoseph.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The myth of the tortured artist is one we need to do away with.
There’s both good and bad wrapped up in #genre labels.
The Burden and Necessity of Genre
Something doesn’t feel right about defining my novel, about giving it a genre (a word that has always conjured for me cover images of bursting corsets and rippled abdominals). Something doesn’t feel r...
themillions.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
There’s both good and bad wrapped up in #genre labels.
It’s important to take care of yourself as a #writer. @nathanbransford.com explains why.
Prioritize yourself
Writers have to prioritize themselves in order to find the time to write a novel. This means being the right amount of selfish.
nathanbransford.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
It’s important to take care of yourself as a #writer. @nathanbransford.com explains why.
In a broken world wracked by cataclysm and ancient wars, can four travelers band together to retrieve their property from a powerful wizard?
You can find my #novel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my #novel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
Desolate Company
Desolate Company [Joseph, Samuel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Desolate Company
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December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In a broken world wracked by cataclysm and ancient wars, can four travelers band together to retrieve their property from a powerful wizard?
You can find my #novel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my #novel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
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Wyrm Knight 🐉⚔️
December 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Wyrm Knight 🐉⚔️
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Hopefully the first of many melodine pics I will be drawing.
December 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hopefully the first of many melodine pics I will be drawing.
It’s important to know what your story is about or it’s going to end up feeling confused and directionless. via @reactorsff.bsky.social
What the Original Star Wars Trilogy Teaches Us About Storytelling - Reactor
I think one decent litmus test for any story is: is it about what it’s about? This may sound kind of silly—how can a story not be about what it’s about? Except that I think this happens fairly often, ...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It’s important to know what your story is about or it’s going to end up feeling confused and directionless. via @reactorsff.bsky.social
Reposted by Samuel Joseph
If you’re ever curious as to why I’m not getting any work done, the answer is probably on here somewhere. #amwriting #writingcommunity
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you’re ever curious as to why I’m not getting any work done, the answer is probably on here somewhere. #amwriting #writingcommunity
Called home after ten years exile, the duelist Adalia Lisbet finds herself at risk of collapsing beneath the weight of memory. Will despair drag her under, or will she rise to grasp the possibility of hope?
My #novel, Bladedancer, is available in #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #indie
My #novel, Bladedancer, is available in #print and #e-book! #fantasybooksky #booksky #indie
Bladedancer
Bladedancer [Joseph, Samuel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bladedancer
www.amazon.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As a #writer I firmly believe it’s important to not only avoid punching down with my #writing, but also to use stories to push for positive change in our world. My reasoning for this is much the same as what @mythcreants.bsky.social puts forth here.
Why Social Justice Is Intrinsic to Storytelling
Storytellers are responsible for making positive change with their tales. Here's why.
mythcreants.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:16 AM
As a #writer I firmly believe it’s important to not only avoid punching down with my #writing, but also to use stories to push for positive change in our world. My reasoning for this is much the same as what @mythcreants.bsky.social puts forth here.
He will never escape so long as he does not acknowledge his crimes. #shortstory
Outrage – Samuel C. Joseph
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December 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
He will never escape so long as he does not acknowledge his crimes. #shortstory
Splitting the focus of your story too many ways can interfere with pacing and leave your characters feeling hollow. Go over your cast and ask who is truly important for the plot and who can be removed.
Does Your Story Have Too Many Characters?
Goes over a few of the problems of too many characters and how you can decide the right number for your story.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Splitting the focus of your story too many ways can interfere with pacing and leave your characters feeling hollow. Go over your cast and ask who is truly important for the plot and who can be removed.
I absolutely agree with @lindsayellis.bsky.social. The best kinds of #fantasy stories are those that touch upon our world in strange and thought-provoking ways.
How Fantasy Reflects our World (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | It's Lit
YouTube video by PBS Voices
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December 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I absolutely agree with @lindsayellis.bsky.social. The best kinds of #fantasy stories are those that touch upon our world in strange and thought-provoking ways.
Chasing after a powerful wizard, four strangers must band together to retrieve their stolen property. Assuming, of course, they can avoid killing each other first.
You can find my #bnovel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my #bnovel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
Desolate Company
Desolate Company [Joseph, Samuel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Desolate Company
www.amazon.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Chasing after a powerful wizard, four strangers must band together to retrieve their stolen property. Assuming, of course, they can avoid killing each other first.
You can find my #bnovel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
You can find my #bnovel, Desolate Company, in both #print and #e-book format! #fantasybooksky #booksky #fantasylit #indie #selfpub 💙📚
I’ve always found endings to be one of the most difficult things to #write. Thankfully, there are a few different ways to go about setting them up to make things easier.
Writing Scene Endings: 6 Ways to Entice Readers | NowNovel
When writing scene endings, a strong ending invites your reader or viewer to continue. Read examples of effective scene endings.
www.nownovel.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’ve always found endings to be one of the most difficult things to #write. Thankfully, there are a few different ways to go about setting them up to make things easier.
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Had a few folks inform me that the AMBERGATE link expired so here's a better one.
December 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Had a few folks inform me that the AMBERGATE link expired so here's a better one.
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Jesus Christ it's cold outside 🥶
These hardy meat cubes don't seem to mind, though.
These hardy meat cubes don't seem to mind, though.
December 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Jesus Christ it's cold outside 🥶
These hardy meat cubes don't seem to mind, though.
These hardy meat cubes don't seem to mind, though.
You need a good idea of what the rules of #storytelling are if you want to break them. Via @mythcreants.bsky.social
How to Break Storytelling Rules
Are the rules getting in the way of you telling a good story?
mythcreants.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
You need a good idea of what the rules of #storytelling are if you want to break them. Via @mythcreants.bsky.social
If your characters believe in the world they’re inhabiting then it will be easier to convince your readers of the same. #writing #writingadvice
On the Subject of Sincerity – Samuel C. Joseph
samuelcjoseph.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If your characters believe in the world they’re inhabiting then it will be easier to convince your readers of the same. #writing #writingadvice