Sparrow F. Alden
@sparrowgg.bsky.social
Lover, Matriarch, StoryWeaver, StoryMidwife, Tanister, Blue Resister, and Everyone's Great Aunt. 💙🩶💙
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Sparrow F. Alden
@sparrowgg.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hello, BlueSky.
I like to write stories; I like to encourage other people to write stories; I like to read stories.
I live with my wonderful wife, daughter, and dogs in the New Hampshire woods. The Elder Child and my Be'aspe live nearby.
I believe in libraries, integrity, kindness, & more stories.
I like to write stories; I like to encourage other people to write stories; I like to read stories.
I live with my wonderful wife, daughter, and dogs in the New Hampshire woods. The Elder Child and my Be'aspe live nearby.
I believe in libraries, integrity, kindness, & more stories.
#QueerPrompts
#RelicWorld
... picked a big handful of the purple and pink wild flowers which grew all about. She carried them up to the spring and laid the flowers on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
1/2
#RelicWorld
... picked a big handful of the purple and pink wild flowers which grew all about. She carried them up to the spring and laid the flowers on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
1/2
#QueerPrompts February 4: National Signing Day: GIF/Audio or description of a type of nonverbal communication in your story
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
#QueerPrompts
#RelicWorld
... picked a big handful of the purple and pink wild flowers which grew all about. She carried them up to the spring and laid the flowers on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
1/2
#RelicWorld
... picked a big handful of the purple and pink wild flowers which grew all about. She carried them up to the spring and laid the flowers on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
1/2
#LoreOutLoud
#HelpDesk
When the abusive boyfriend physically shoves Brenna. I had been resisting writing such a thing, but I finally got there are, oh, yeah, that was exactly right. Tears.
#HelpDesk
When the abusive boyfriend physically shoves Brenna. I had been resisting writing such a thing, but I finally got there are, oh, yeah, that was exactly right. Tears.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#LoreOutLoud
#HelpDesk
When the abusive boyfriend physically shoves Brenna. I had been resisting writing such a thing, but I finally got there are, oh, yeah, that was exactly right. Tears.
#HelpDesk
When the abusive boyfriend physically shoves Brenna. I had been resisting writing such a thing, but I finally got there are, oh, yeah, that was exactly right. Tears.
#AllHandsOnDeck
#RelicWorld
Suit of Cups. Hmm. I'm not looking back at the other suits, I think they're not aligned anyway. How about ... Music. The suit of Cups is about Music and Poetry.
#RelicWorld
Suit of Cups. Hmm. I'm not looking back at the other suits, I think they're not aligned anyway. How about ... Music. The suit of Cups is about Music and Poetry.
#AllHandsOnDeck
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
The last day defining our suits! Card draws begin tomorrow! Today's suit is: CUPS
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
The last day defining our suits! Card draws begin tomorrow! Today's suit is: CUPS
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM
#AllHandsOnDeck
#RelicWorld
Suit of Cups. Hmm. I'm not looking back at the other suits, I think they're not aligned anyway. How about ... Music. The suit of Cups is about Music and Poetry.
#RelicWorld
Suit of Cups. Hmm. I'm not looking back at the other suits, I think they're not aligned anyway. How about ... Music. The suit of Cups is about Music and Poetry.
#WordWeavers
Oh, it was a poem about a hill, second grade.
• Illustrated
• nature poetry
• included the moon
• used limerick meter & rhyme
• rhymed "hill" with "hill." Definitely rhymes.
Oh, it was a poem about a hill, second grade.
• Illustrated
• nature poetry
• included the moon
• used limerick meter & rhyme
• rhymed "hill" with "hill." Definitely rhymes.
#WordWeavers Feb. 4:
Look back at the first thing you wrote. What did you do right?
If we're talking about the story I wrote in 5th grade about a sheepdog named Chester, not too daggone much, lol.
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writers #queerwriters #books #butchfemme
Look back at the first thing you wrote. What did you do right?
If we're talking about the story I wrote in 5th grade about a sheepdog named Chester, not too daggone much, lol.
#writingcommunity #writingprompt #writers #queerwriters #books #butchfemme
February 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#WordWeavers
Oh, it was a poem about a hill, second grade.
• Illustrated
• nature poetry
• included the moon
• used limerick meter & rhyme
• rhymed "hill" with "hill." Definitely rhymes.
Oh, it was a poem about a hill, second grade.
• Illustrated
• nature poetry
• included the moon
• used limerick meter & rhyme
• rhymed "hill" with "hill." Definitely rhymes.
#FebChantment
#RelicWorld
A lyb-stone poisons organic matter that it touches.
A hale-stone enhances or hastens natural healing.
#RelicWorld
A lyb-stone poisons organic matter that it touches.
A hale-stone enhances or hastens natural healing.
#Febchantment Day 4
Vocab time! Tell us about some important terms we need to know to understand your magic system. Obviously, make sure you include the definitions! 😁
As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense to you! Don't feel limited only to conlang words.
#writingcommunity #writesky
Vocab time! Tell us about some important terms we need to know to understand your magic system. Obviously, make sure you include the definitions! 😁
As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense to you! Don't feel limited only to conlang words.
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
#FebChantment
#RelicWorld
A lyb-stone poisons organic matter that it touches.
A hale-stone enhances or hastens natural healing.
#RelicWorld
A lyb-stone poisons organic matter that it touches.
A hale-stone enhances or hastens natural healing.
#SnippetShare
#RelicWorld
...on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
“What are you doing, Alak?” called her mother at streamside.
The child answered with bright eyes. “I listen, Mama. Maybe I will hear a story!”
#RelicWorld
...on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
“What are you doing, Alak?” called her mother at streamside.
The child answered with bright eyes. “I listen, Mama. Maybe I will hear a story!”
Monday (j/k, I know it's Tuesday and I'm a day late) #snippetshare #writingq!
Share a snippet of your character interacting with an animal!
(Intepret "animal" however you like.)
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt
Share a snippet of your character interacting with an animal!
(Intepret "animal" however you like.)
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt
a woman taking a selfie in front of a tiger with the words here kitty kitty written above her
Alt: a woman taking a selfie in front of a tiger with the words here kitty kitty written above her
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:43 PM
#SnippetShare
#RelicWorld
...on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
“What are you doing, Alak?” called her mother at streamside.
The child answered with bright eyes. “I listen, Mama. Maybe I will hear a story!”
#RelicWorld
...on the sun-warmed stones. Stretching herself out on one of them, the child laid her head right next to the spring’s bubbling.
“What are you doing, Alak?” called her mother at streamside.
The child answered with bright eyes. “I listen, Mama. Maybe I will hear a story!”
#FebruaryWorldBuilders
#RelicWorld
Well, damn. OK, one of the mountains in the Kavins got sliced open by the new gods, all the way from the top third of the east face to the sea. Like, sliced. Sheer drop, four meters of Much Gravity, the other sheer drop. The mountain is screaming in pain.
#RelicWorld
Well, damn. OK, one of the mountains in the Kavins got sliced open by the new gods, all the way from the top third of the east face to the sea. Like, sliced. Sheer drop, four meters of Much Gravity, the other sheer drop. The mountain is screaming in pain.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders, let's talk some specific geographical features for a few days now. Is there a mountain in your world? What is it like? What sort of minerals or gemstones can be found there? Anything interesting going on there?
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
#FebruaryWorldBuilders
#RelicWorld
Well, damn. OK, one of the mountains in the Kavins got sliced open by the new gods, all the way from the top third of the east face to the sea. Like, sliced. Sheer drop, four meters of Much Gravity, the other sheer drop. The mountain is screaming in pain.
#RelicWorld
Well, damn. OK, one of the mountains in the Kavins got sliced open by the new gods, all the way from the top third of the east face to the sea. Like, sliced. Sheer drop, four meters of Much Gravity, the other sheer drop. The mountain is screaming in pain.
#WIPSnips
#RelicWorld
They dreamed sunlight on leaves, of sugars and waters and birthings and decomposition.
#RelicWorld
They dreamed sunlight on leaves, of sugars and waters and birthings and decomposition.
February 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
#WIPSnips
#RelicWorld
They dreamed sunlight on leaves, of sugars and waters and birthings and decomposition.
#RelicWorld
They dreamed sunlight on leaves, of sugars and waters and birthings and decomposition.
February 4, 2026 at 12:35 PM
#QueerPrompts February 3: National Women Physicians Day: Women healer(s) in your story?
February 4, 2026 at 2:44 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
#RelicWorld
I think that by the end, Readers will know Alak — they got to see her as a little child, of course, and to walk with her through grief and change.
She might become reserved over time, I've got to find out myself who she becomes!
#RelicWorld
I think that by the end, Readers will know Alak — they got to see her as a little child, of course, and to walk with her through grief and change.
She might become reserved over time, I've got to find out myself who she becomes!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How well do you think people will know your character by the end of their story?
Will they understand everything about them? Or is there an air of mystery around them still? Or maybe they change significantly?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How well do you think people will know your character by the end of their story?
Will they understand everything about them? Or is there an air of mystery around them still? Or maybe they change significantly?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
#RelicWorld
I think that by the end, Readers will know Alak — they got to see her as a little child, of course, and to walk with her through grief and change.
She might become reserved over time, I've got to find out myself who she becomes!
#RelicWorld
I think that by the end, Readers will know Alak — they got to see her as a little child, of course, and to walk with her through grief and change.
She might become reserved over time, I've got to find out myself who she becomes!
Reposted by Sparrow F. Alden
Just a capybara hitching a ride on an armadillo. 😂😎😂
February 1, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Just a capybara hitching a ride on an armadillo. 😂😎😂
Good morning, #BreakfastCrew!
I've got leftover French onion soup today, nice and hot and it fights germs!
You?
I've got leftover French onion soup today, nice and hot and it fights germs!
You?
February 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Good morning, #BreakfastCrew!
I've got leftover French onion soup today, nice and hot and it fights germs!
You?
I've got leftover French onion soup today, nice and hot and it fights germs!
You?
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 3: What signature marks your work as definitively and effectively yours?
probably the trifecta of:
• comedic timing in dialogue
• embodied characters always doing something
• I really, really resist writing villains.
probably the trifecta of:
• comedic timing in dialogue
• embodied characters always doing something
• I really, really resist writing villains.
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 3: What signature marks your work as definitively and effectively yours?
probably the trifecta of:
• comedic timing in dialogue
• embodied characters always doing something
• I really, really resist writing villains.
probably the trifecta of:
• comedic timing in dialogue
• embodied characters always doing something
• I really, really resist writing villains.
#AllHandsOnDeck
#RelicWorld
For wands, I would say let's go with New Magic. The practitioners call it Magic, of course. That old stuff is just legend. Definitely powerful, definitely can be abused, definitely can start fires!
#RelicWorld
For wands, I would say let's go with New Magic. The practitioners call it Magic, of course. That old stuff is just legend. Definitely powerful, definitely can be abused, definitely can start fires!
#AllHandsOnDeck
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
First, we need to define our suits! Today's suit is: WANDS
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
We're matching up our work to the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. Tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!
First, we need to define our suits! Today's suit is: WANDS
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
#AllHandsOnDeck
#RelicWorld
For wands, I would say let's go with New Magic. The practitioners call it Magic, of course. That old stuff is just legend. Definitely powerful, definitely can be abused, definitely can start fires!
#RelicWorld
For wands, I would say let's go with New Magic. The practitioners call it Magic, of course. That old stuff is just legend. Definitely powerful, definitely can be abused, definitely can start fires!
#AwesomeCharacters
#RelicWorld
Hmm. The antagonist in the current tale is "the weight of cultural tradition for millennia" so, I would say, yeah, pretty likeable for all the characters who have lived that way for generations. And I mean, readers would probably love to read stories set then.
#RelicWorld
Hmm. The antagonist in the current tale is "the weight of cultural tradition for millennia" so, I would say, yeah, pretty likeable for all the characters who have lived that way for generations. And I mean, readers would probably love to read stories set then.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Antagonist day! Are they likeable?
Would it surprise you if your antagonist was someone's favorite character?
Were they written to be cathartically hateable? Sympathetic but flawed? Somewhere in between?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Antagonist day! Are they likeable?
Would it surprise you if your antagonist was someone's favorite character?
Were they written to be cathartically hateable? Sympathetic but flawed? Somewhere in between?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
#RelicWorld
Hmm. The antagonist in the current tale is "the weight of cultural tradition for millennia" so, I would say, yeah, pretty likeable for all the characters who have lived that way for generations. And I mean, readers would probably love to read stories set then.
#RelicWorld
Hmm. The antagonist in the current tale is "the weight of cultural tradition for millennia" so, I would say, yeah, pretty likeable for all the characters who have lived that way for generations. And I mean, readers would probably love to read stories set then.
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
#Febchantment Day 3
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
#WIPSnips
#RelicWorld
She listened to her own words, felt the confident acceptance in her friend’s touch.
#RelicWorld
She listened to her own words, felt the confident acceptance in her friend’s touch.
February 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
#WIPSnips
#RelicWorld
She listened to her own words, felt the confident acceptance in her friend’s touch.
#RelicWorld
She listened to her own words, felt the confident acceptance in her friend’s touch.
@kiraofthewind.com, ready for a new week? We can do this!
February 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
@kiraofthewind.com, ready for a new week? We can do this!
#LoreOutLoud
#RelicWorld
I write/worldbuild love and care based on what feels natural to me: multiple adult households in varying relationships sharing responsibility; love is cherishing the freedom of your person (absolutely zero language that implies exclusivity); sparks fly after feelings glow
#RelicWorld
I write/worldbuild love and care based on what feels natural to me: multiple adult households in varying relationships sharing responsibility; love is cherishing the freedom of your person (absolutely zero language that implies exclusivity); sparks fly after feelings glow
Day 002 // WEEK 1: SENSING A SPARK
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February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
#LoreOutLoud
#RelicWorld
I write/worldbuild love and care based on what feels natural to me: multiple adult households in varying relationships sharing responsibility; love is cherishing the freedom of your person (absolutely zero language that implies exclusivity); sparks fly after feelings glow
#RelicWorld
I write/worldbuild love and care based on what feels natural to me: multiple adult households in varying relationships sharing responsibility; love is cherishing the freedom of your person (absolutely zero language that implies exclusivity); sparks fly after feelings glow
#QueerPrompts
#RelicWorld
I'll bet that Alak would do over and over again the day that she met yLuashao (her Platonic bestie).
#RelicWorld
I'll bet that Alak would do over and over again the day that she met yLuashao (her Platonic bestie).
#QueerPrompts February 2: Groundhog Day: Any day your character(s) would want to do over?
February 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
#QueerPrompts
#RelicWorld
I'll bet that Alak would do over and over again the day that she met yLuashao (her Platonic bestie).
#RelicWorld
I'll bet that Alak would do over and over again the day that she met yLuashao (her Platonic bestie).
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 2: How satisfied are you with the rhythm of your works?
eh. Not satisfied.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #QueerWriters
eh. Not satisfied.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #QueerWriters
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 2: How satisfied are you with the rhythm of your works?
eh. Not satisfied.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #QueerWriters
eh. Not satisfied.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #QueerWriters
#QueerWriters
#RelicWorld
•Submit 300 word Golden Age Myth (written)
•Submit the integrated 1K Silver Age liturgy (in media res)
•Submit 5K of the integrated Stone Age story (very, very messily outlined)
All by 8PM on Thursday. The first two will happen and if I have fewer words on part 3, 🤷♀️
#RelicWorld
•Submit 300 word Golden Age Myth (written)
•Submit the integrated 1K Silver Age liturgy (in media res)
•Submit 5K of the integrated Stone Age story (very, very messily outlined)
All by 8PM on Thursday. The first two will happen and if I have fewer words on part 3, 🤷♀️
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
#QueerWriters
#RelicWorld
•Submit 300 word Golden Age Myth (written)
•Submit the integrated 1K Silver Age liturgy (in media res)
•Submit 5K of the integrated Stone Age story (very, very messily outlined)
All by 8PM on Thursday. The first two will happen and if I have fewer words on part 3, 🤷♀️
#RelicWorld
•Submit 300 word Golden Age Myth (written)
•Submit the integrated 1K Silver Age liturgy (in media res)
•Submit 5K of the integrated Stone Age story (very, very messily outlined)
All by 8PM on Thursday. The first two will happen and if I have fewer words on part 3, 🤷♀️
#FebruaryWorldBuilders
#RelicWorld: whole planet, two thousand years. I plan to keep writing it long after I die.
#HelpDesk: one small college & town, four years. We HOPE to finish writing this collaborative Beauty by June of '27 (Graduation Day!)
#RelicWorld: whole planet, two thousand years. I plan to keep writing it long after I die.
#HelpDesk: one small college & town, four years. We HOPE to finish writing this collaborative Beauty by June of '27 (Graduation Day!)
#FebruaryWorldbuilders. What is the scope or size of your world, or the 'space' of the story you're writing? Does it take place on a planet? Across a galaxy? Perhaps you're only writing about one small country or even a city. Or perhaps you have many planets/worlds?
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
#FebruaryWorldBuilders
#RelicWorld: whole planet, two thousand years. I plan to keep writing it long after I die.
#HelpDesk: one small college & town, four years. We HOPE to finish writing this collaborative Beauty by June of '27 (Graduation Day!)
#RelicWorld: whole planet, two thousand years. I plan to keep writing it long after I die.
#HelpDesk: one small college & town, four years. We HOPE to finish writing this collaborative Beauty by June of '27 (Graduation Day!)