Tabatha Shipley
@shipleytabatha.bsky.social
Author, reader, book addict, and irrational perfectionist.
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If you're looking for a realistic book about teenagers in a toxic friendship, look no further.
The book launches on 12/16 and preorders are the BEST way to ensure you'll have it in time to wrap it for your teen 📚👀
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All of the major characters in this WIP have a drink of choice at the local bar except ONE because I can’t pin down what hers would be.
She’s 30, Hispanic, incredibly intelligent, and works in IT security as a day job. She’s also a serious gamer and a lesbian.
Suggestions for her go to drink?
She’s 30, Hispanic, incredibly intelligent, and works in IT security as a day job. She’s also a serious gamer and a lesbian.
Suggestions for her go to drink?
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
All of the major characters in this WIP have a drink of choice at the local bar except ONE because I can’t pin down what hers would be.
She’s 30, Hispanic, incredibly intelligent, and works in IT security as a day job. She’s also a serious gamer and a lesbian.
Suggestions for her go to drink?
She’s 30, Hispanic, incredibly intelligent, and works in IT security as a day job. She’s also a serious gamer and a lesbian.
Suggestions for her go to drink?
Preorders are officially OPEN
If you're looking for a realistic book about teenagers in a toxic friendship, look no further.
The book launches on 12/16 and preorders are the BEST way to ensure you'll have it in time to wrap it for your teen 📚👀
Signed preorder: tabathashipleybooks.com/product/that...
If you're looking for a realistic book about teenagers in a toxic friendship, look no further.
The book launches on 12/16 and preorders are the BEST way to ensure you'll have it in time to wrap it for your teen 📚👀
Signed preorder: tabathashipleybooks.com/product/that...
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Preorders are officially OPEN
If you're looking for a realistic book about teenagers in a toxic friendship, look no further.
The book launches on 12/16 and preorders are the BEST way to ensure you'll have it in time to wrap it for your teen 📚👀
Signed preorder: tabathashipleybooks.com/product/that...
If you're looking for a realistic book about teenagers in a toxic friendship, look no further.
The book launches on 12/16 and preorders are the BEST way to ensure you'll have it in time to wrap it for your teen 📚👀
Signed preorder: tabathashipleybooks.com/product/that...
Yesterday’s writing session brought some of my main character’s jealousy to the surface.
Today I have to decide what she does with it.
The never-ending battle of an author: to make our character’s deal with emotions in a healthy way or … not. 🤷♀️
Today I have to decide what she does with it.
The never-ending battle of an author: to make our character’s deal with emotions in a healthy way or … not. 🤷♀️
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yesterday’s writing session brought some of my main character’s jealousy to the surface.
Today I have to decide what she does with it.
The never-ending battle of an author: to make our character’s deal with emotions in a healthy way or … not. 🤷♀️
Today I have to decide what she does with it.
The never-ending battle of an author: to make our character’s deal with emotions in a healthy way or … not. 🤷♀️
Stuck on your draft?
Here's some tips and tricks that may help! #writingcommunity #writers
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Drafting Drama
When I started this blog, the idea was to bring the issues that I find to the forefront and be honest about them. In the past, I’ve talked about struggles specific to books I’ve been working on. I’…
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November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Stuck on your draft?
Here's some tips and tricks that may help! #writingcommunity #writers
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Here's some tips and tricks that may help! #writingcommunity #writers
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Ok friends, we’re making a game. What are some common things that happen frequently in books?
No wrong answers. If you’ve seen it in a lot of books, it works!
And … GO!
No wrong answers. If you’ve seen it in a lot of books, it works!
And … GO!
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Ok friends, we’re making a game. What are some common things that happen frequently in books?
No wrong answers. If you’ve seen it in a lot of books, it works!
And … GO!
No wrong answers. If you’ve seen it in a lot of books, it works!
And … GO!
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October 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I haven’t been on a lot of boats but I like swimming so I bet I’d like it. I’ve heard the middle of the ocean at night it scary but I’d be willing to try!
Jessa: I haven’t been on a lot of boats but I like swimming so I bet I’d like it. I’ve heard the middle of the ocean at night it scary but I’d be willing to try!
#Char_Roleplay - September 30, 2025
Background Characters - How do you feel about boats and/or being out on the water? Do you feel calm or trepidation?
National Maritime Day
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Background Characters - How do you feel about boats and/or being out on the water? Do you feel calm or trepidation?
National Maritime Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I haven’t been on a lot of boats but I like swimming so I bet I’d like it. I’ve heard the middle of the ocean at night it scary but I’d be willing to try!
Jessa: I haven’t been on a lot of boats but I like swimming so I bet I’d like it. I’ve heard the middle of the ocean at night it scary but I’d be willing to try!
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: Oh, yes. One must stay in peak physical shape to take on the enemies I take on. They all think they’re perfect and indestructible. One must be prepared to show them where their faults lie.
Vireon: Oh, yes. One must stay in peak physical shape to take on the enemies I take on. They all think they’re perfect and indestructible. One must be prepared to show them where their faults lie.
#Char_Roleplay - September 29, 2025
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
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Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: Oh, yes. One must stay in peak physical shape to take on the enemies I take on. They all think they’re perfect and indestructible. One must be prepared to show them where their faults lie.
Vireon: Oh, yes. One must stay in peak physical shape to take on the enemies I take on. They all think they’re perfect and indestructible. One must be prepared to show them where their faults lie.
Reposted by Tabatha Shipley
#Char_Roleplay - September 29, 2025
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#Char_Roleplay - September 29, 2025
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
Antagonists - Are you active in your daily life? How do you keep physically fit?
World Heart Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: I know exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. So does everyone else.
Caleb: I know exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. So does everyone else.
#Char_Roleplay - September 28, 2025
Side Characters - How self-aware would you say you are? Has anyone ever accused you of being clueless or entitled?
National Self-Awareness Day
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Side Characters - How self-aware would you say you are? Has anyone ever accused you of being clueless or entitled?
National Self-Awareness Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: I know exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. So does everyone else.
Caleb: I know exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. So does everyone else.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: No? Not that I know of. I come from a long line of nobodies.
Riley: No? Not that I know of. I come from a long line of nobodies.
#Char_Roleplay - September 27, 2025
Main Characters - Are there stories told about your ancestors? What is the most notable or favorite one?
Ancestor Appreciation Day
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Main Characters - Are there stories told about your ancestors? What is the most notable or favorite one?
Ancestor Appreciation Day
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September 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: No? Not that I know of. I come from a long line of nobodies.
Riley: No? Not that I know of. I come from a long line of nobodies.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I have some old love notes from my first girlfriend in a drawer somewhere. I also have the teddy bear my college girlfriend got me in the top of my closet. They’re reminders that someone once loved me enough to make sure I knew it. That’s a good reminder when things get rough.
Jessa: I have some old love notes from my first girlfriend in a drawer somewhere. I also have the teddy bear my college girlfriend got me in the top of my closet. They’re reminders that someone once loved me enough to make sure I knew it. That’s a good reminder when things get rough.
#Char_Roleplay - September 26, 2025
Background Characters - Do you have anything sentimental you've kept from someone you dated? What stood out about it enough to keep it?
Love Note Day
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Background Characters - Do you have anything sentimental you've kept from someone you dated? What stood out about it enough to keep it?
Love Note Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I have some old love notes from my first girlfriend in a drawer somewhere. I also have the teddy bear my college girlfriend got me in the top of my closet. They’re reminders that someone once loved me enough to make sure I knew it. That’s a good reminder when things get rough.
Jessa: I have some old love notes from my first girlfriend in a drawer somewhere. I also have the teddy bear my college girlfriend got me in the top of my closet. They’re reminders that someone once loved me enough to make sure I knew it. That’s a good reminder when things get rough.
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: I can’t say that I have. I’m not the kind of person who remembers my dreams.
Vireon: I can’t say that I have. I’m not the kind of person who remembers my dreams.
#Char_Roleplay - September 25, 2025
Antagonists - Have you ever been a victim of a recurring dream? What did it involve?
World Dream Day
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Antagonists - Have you ever been a victim of a recurring dream? What did it involve?
World Dream Day
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September 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: I can’t say that I have. I’m not the kind of person who remembers my dreams.
Vireon: I can’t say that I have. I’m not the kind of person who remembers my dreams.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Christmas was always fun around my house growing up. Everyone was always home, we’d bug each other all day, and eat food whenever we wanted.
Riley: Christmas was always fun around my house growing up. Everyone was always home, we’d bug each other all day, and eat food whenever we wanted.
#Char_Roleplay - September 23, 2025
Main Characters - What is one happy memory you have with your family or found family?
National Family Day
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Main Characters - What is one happy memory you have with your family or found family?
National Family Day
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September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Christmas was always fun around my house growing up. Everyone was always home, we’d bug each other all day, and eat food whenever we wanted.
Riley: Christmas was always fun around my house growing up. Everyone was always home, we’d bug each other all day, and eat food whenever we wanted.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I don’t think I need to let go of anything. I need to find a new balance with Riley’s new job. We’re working on it. I’m not letting her go.
Jessa: I don’t think I need to let go of anything. I need to find a new balance with Riley’s new job. We’re working on it. I’m not letting her go.
#Char_Roleplay - September 22, 2025
Background Characters - What do you know you need to let go of to regain balance in an area of your life? Are you willing to do it? Why or why not?
Fall Equinox
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Background Characters - What do you know you need to let go of to regain balance in an area of your life? Are you willing to do it? Why or why not?
Fall Equinox
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I don’t think I need to let go of anything. I need to find a new balance with Riley’s new job. We’re working on it. I’m not letting her go.
Jessa: I don’t think I need to let go of anything. I need to find a new balance with Riley’s new job. We’re working on it. I’m not letting her go.
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: But of course. One must stand up against evil to correct what was done. The question you should ask yourself is how will you recognize the evil? That’s where so many have failed.
Vireon: But of course. One must stand up against evil to correct what was done. The question you should ask yourself is how will you recognize the evil? That’s where so many have failed.
#Char_Roleplay - September 21, 2025
Antagonists - Do you believe in vigilante justice? Would you fight against evil to right a wrong?
Batman Day
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Antagonists - Do you believe in vigilante justice? Would you fight against evil to right a wrong?
Batman Day
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September 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: But of course. One must stand up against evil to correct what was done. The question you should ask yourself is how will you recognize the evil? That’s where so many have failed.
Vireon: But of course. One must stand up against evil to correct what was done. The question you should ask yourself is how will you recognize the evil? That’s where so many have failed.
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: No. I don’t like them and I don’t want them.
Caleb: No. I don’t like them and I don’t want them.
#Char_Roleplay - September 20, 2025
Side Characters - Do you like children? Why or why not? Do you feel obligated in any way to have your own?
National Care for Kids Day
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Side Characters - Do you like children? Why or why not? Do you feel obligated in any way to have your own?
National Care for Kids Day
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September 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: No. I don’t like them and I don’t want them.
Caleb: No. I don’t like them and I don’t want them.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Sometimes, yeah. I liked to pretend I was a nurse and wrap up people’s limbs in gauze. Or, if people weren’t around, I’d be a vet and wrap a dog paw.
Lots of wasted rolls of gauze around my house.
Riley: Sometimes, yeah. I liked to pretend I was a nurse and wrap up people’s limbs in gauze. Or, if people weren’t around, I’d be a vet and wrap a dog paw.
Lots of wasted rolls of gauze around my house.
#Char_Roleplay - September 19, 2025
Main Characters - Did you ever roleplay as a child? What was your favorite fantasy or scenario to reenact?
Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Main Characters - Did you ever roleplay as a child? What was your favorite fantasy or scenario to reenact?
Talk Like a Pirate Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Sometimes, yeah. I liked to pretend I was a nurse and wrap up people’s limbs in gauze. Or, if people weren’t around, I’d be a vet and wrap a dog paw.
Lots of wasted rolls of gauze around my house.
Riley: Sometimes, yeah. I liked to pretend I was a nurse and wrap up people’s limbs in gauze. Or, if people weren’t around, I’d be a vet and wrap a dog paw.
Lots of wasted rolls of gauze around my house.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I’d love to run into my old professor from my network security class. I was upset and overwhelmed once and I remember him just stopping a lecture to comfort me and offer me tea. Plus he was hilarious. Yeah, I’d like to see him again. Maybe I’ll email him.
Jessa: I’d love to run into my old professor from my network security class. I was upset and overwhelmed once and I remember him just stopping a lecture to comfort me and offer me tea. Plus he was hilarious. Yeah, I’d like to see him again. Maybe I’ll email him.
#Char_Roleplay - September 18, 2025
Background Characters - Who is someone you've lost touch with that you would love to run into again? What is your predominant memory of them?
Locate an Old Friend Day
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Background Characters - Who is someone you've lost touch with that you would love to run into again? What is your predominant memory of them?
Locate an Old Friend Day
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September 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: I’d love to run into my old professor from my network security class. I was upset and overwhelmed once and I remember him just stopping a lecture to comfort me and offer me tea. Plus he was hilarious. Yeah, I’d like to see him again. Maybe I’ll email him.
Jessa: I’d love to run into my old professor from my network security class. I was upset and overwhelmed once and I remember him just stopping a lecture to comfort me and offer me tea. Plus he was hilarious. Yeah, I’d like to see him again. Maybe I’ll email him.
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: You are trying to get me angry today, aren’t you? Well bringing up politics and government are certainly the way to do that.
It’s all corrupt, my dear, all of it.
There is no side that would save you before they saved a dollar.
I’ll say again, burn it all.
Vireon: You are trying to get me angry today, aren’t you? Well bringing up politics and government are certainly the way to do that.
It’s all corrupt, my dear, all of it.
There is no side that would save you before they saved a dollar.
I’ll say again, burn it all.
#Char_Roleplay - September 17, 2025
Antagonists - Have you ever engaged in politics in your world? What is the issue ou're most passionate about?
National Voter Registration Day
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Antagonists - Have you ever engaged in politics in your world? What is the issue ou're most passionate about?
National Voter Registration Day
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September 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: You are trying to get me angry today, aren’t you? Well bringing up politics and government are certainly the way to do that.
It’s all corrupt, my dear, all of it.
There is no side that would save you before they saved a dollar.
I’ll say again, burn it all.
Vireon: You are trying to get me angry today, aren’t you? Well bringing up politics and government are certainly the way to do that.
It’s all corrupt, my dear, all of it.
There is no side that would save you before they saved a dollar.
I’ll say again, burn it all.
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: Dev has black lightning style lines on his forearms. Looks like he was hit by lightning and it left burns.
Caleb: Dev has black lightning style lines on his forearms. Looks like he was hit by lightning and it left burns.
#Char_Roleplay - September 16, 2025
Side Characters - Pick someone you know that has an interesting tattoo. What story would you make up as the reasoning for it if you had to guess?
National Tattoo Story Day
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Side Characters - Pick someone you know that has an interesting tattoo. What story would you make up as the reasoning for it if you had to guess?
National Tattoo Story Day
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September 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Caleb: Dev has black lightning style lines on his forearms. Looks like he was hit by lightning and it left burns.
Caleb: Dev has black lightning style lines on his forearms. Looks like he was hit by lightning and it left burns.
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Oh I love food. Steak, burgers, BBQ chicken, and nachos. Especially nachos. The dive bar Jessa and I frequent has these delicious nachos piled high with toppings and regret, they’re the BEST.
Riley: Oh I love food. Steak, burgers, BBQ chicken, and nachos. Especially nachos. The dive bar Jessa and I frequent has these delicious nachos piled high with toppings and regret, they’re the BEST.
#Char_Roleplay - September 15, 2025
Main Characters - What is your favorite food to indulge in? Is it easily available or only for special occasions?
National Double Cheeseburger Day
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Main Characters - What is your favorite food to indulge in? Is it easily available or only for special occasions?
National Double Cheeseburger Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Riley: Oh I love food. Steak, burgers, BBQ chicken, and nachos. Especially nachos. The dive bar Jessa and I frequent has these delicious nachos piled high with toppings and regret, they’re the BEST.
Riley: Oh I love food. Steak, burgers, BBQ chicken, and nachos. Especially nachos. The dive bar Jessa and I frequent has these delicious nachos piled high with toppings and regret, they’re the BEST.
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: Addictions? I don’t think so. I mean, I like a good drink but I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t NEED a drink, you know? I’ve know a few people who needed a drink to get through a meeting, a day, or a meal. It’s sad because it’s so accessible so it’s hard to tell them to stop.
Jessa: Addictions? I don’t think so. I mean, I like a good drink but I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t NEED a drink, you know? I’ve know a few people who needed a drink to get through a meeting, a day, or a meal. It’s sad because it’s so accessible so it’s hard to tell them to stop.
#Char_Roleplay - September 14, 2025
Background Characters - Do you have any addictions? In what moments, if any, do you struggle the most? Have you ever supported someone through their own addictive vice?
National Sober Day
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Background Characters - Do you have any addictions? In what moments, if any, do you struggle the most? Have you ever supported someone through their own addictive vice?
National Sober Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Jessa: Addictions? I don’t think so. I mean, I like a good drink but I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t NEED a drink, you know? I’ve know a few people who needed a drink to get through a meeting, a day, or a meal. It’s sad because it’s so accessible so it’s hard to tell them to stop.
Jessa: Addictions? I don’t think so. I mean, I like a good drink but I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t NEED a drink, you know? I’ve know a few people who needed a drink to get through a meeting, a day, or a meal. It’s sad because it’s so accessible so it’s hard to tell them to stop.
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: Talk it out. But it that fails, burn it all down.
This is why you vilify me but sometimes there truly is no other choice.
Burn it down.
Vireon: Talk it out. But it that fails, burn it all down.
This is why you vilify me but sometimes there truly is no other choice.
Burn it down.
#Char_Roleplay - September 13, 2025
Antagonists - What is your best advice for helping someone else out of a bad mood or difficult dilemma?
Positive Thinking Day
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Antagonists - What is your best advice for helping someone else out of a bad mood or difficult dilemma?
Positive Thinking Day
#WritingCommunity #writesky
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#Char_Roleplay
Vireon: Talk it out. But it that fails, burn it all down.
This is why you vilify me but sometimes there truly is no other choice.
Burn it down.
Vireon: Talk it out. But it that fails, burn it all down.
This is why you vilify me but sometimes there truly is no other choice.
Burn it down.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Join me and a whole host of other amazing authors at Books in the Desert tomorrow!
General Admission is FREE and doesn’t require a ticket.
See you there!
#booksinthedesert2025 📚 👀
General Admission is FREE and doesn’t require a ticket.
See you there!
#booksinthedesert2025 📚 👀