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Teisha just wants to fix the world 😁💪🐛🔥🖖💖🚀
@teisha42.bsky.social
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("Tie-shuh")
Biologist. Writer. Geek. Baker. Pianist. linktr.ee/teisha42
Passionate contributor.

Querying debut hopepunk novel. Writing to make #scifi more inclusive, hopeful, character-driven, community-minded, & kind. To make the world a better place.
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Teisha just wants to fix the world 😁💪🐛🔥🖖💖🚀 @teisha42.bsky.social · Dec 1
Is it possible that I am teaching myself this #ragtime song because I wrote a #scifi story about an immortal who loves him some Scott Joplin? Yes, yes it is. Hope you enjoy the first third of Maple Leaf Rag. #piano #scifibooks #debutnovel #hopepunk #writing #writingcommunity #music #nanowrimo
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Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips!

The word for January 5th is "benefit"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 5 - benefit Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner.
January 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
I feel so seen by these socks.

And it hurts so much. 🤣

#nofreetime
#freetimewhatfreetime
#neverenoughfreetime
#socks
#funsocks
#sillysocks
Socks saying hahaha free time hahaha
January 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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The #WIPSnips word for January 4th is "home"

#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 4 - home Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner. WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 3 - calm Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner.
January 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Are you #query curious?

Written a novel & wondering what it takes to publish (not self-pub)?

There are tons of (free!) resources on #querying. For example, examples of accepted queries: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
This is from Sarah Fisk's awesome website: sarahnicolas.com/about-sarah/...
January 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Still in that white segment over here. And it's growing. So I guess this tracks?

#debutnovel #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writesky
#editing
#omgsomuchediting😐🫠

Thoughts from fellow #WIPSnips peeps?
January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
teisha42.bsky.social
Anybody else adore these mesmerizing mollusks? Is it just me?

I'm even a gardener, and I still love them.

Spotted all of these #snails in a single rainy day in the Santa Barbara area.

#photography #animals #maco #macrophotography #pets #garden #gardening
Closeup of garden snail (Cornu aspersum, formerly Helix aspersa) Closeup of garden snail (Cornu aspersum, formerly Helix aspersa) Closeup of small garden snail (genus Oxychilus) Closeup of garden snail (Cornu aspersum, formerly Helix aspersa)
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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The #WIPSnips word for January 3rd is "calm"

#WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 3 - calm Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner.
January 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Since I was there at #sunset, sharing obligatory #beach photos. Yesterday.

Due to recent rains, we had to construct a bridge from nearby fallen logs to cross a river so we could make it to the beach.

Worth it. Totally worth it.

#California #Goleta #Ellwood #photography
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Beach sunset picture Beach sunset picture Beach sunset picture Beach sunset picture
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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The #WIPSnips word for January 2nd is "resolution"

#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 2 - resolution Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner.
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
I had my fun for the day.
How about you?

Feeding ostriches (& emus) at Ostrichland in Solvang, #California.

Likely more picts to come later.

Happy New Year!

#ostriches #emus #zoo #ostrichland #Solvang #funtimes #touchgrass
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
New Year, New Background!

I felt it was time for a little overhaul of the graphic, and what better time to do it than on January 1st?

The #WIPSnips word for January 1st is "begin"

Happy New Year!

#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag January 1 - begin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner.
January 1, 2026 at 8:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Happy New Year's Eve, from somewhere in #California!

Video here, in case you could use some calm from the chaos.
December 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
🎶This is the end... beautiful friend... the end... 🎶

The #WIPSnips word on this eve of the new year is "end"

Be safe out there, folks! It's been lovely spending another full year hosting WIPSnips for y'all.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 31 - end Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 27 - doctor Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 31, 2025 at 8:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
New Year's Resolution time:

If you could improve one aspect of your #writing in 2026, what would it be?

For me, it's "show, don't tell."

@sagecollins.bsky.social
@jimthevampire.bsky.social
@reaper-man.bsky.social
@graveslibraryofvul.com

#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #newyearsresolutions
December 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
teisha42.bsky.social
Most interesting thing I've learned today!

#TIL #piano #pianos #pianobed
thutigger.bsky.social Kenn Pike @thutigger.bsky.social · 6d
Piano bed of the 19th century.

Best for travelling Pianists. 🎹
December 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
teisha42.bsky.social
Guys, the airport had a gorgeous, glossy, pitch black grand #piano.

First time I wished for a delayed flight.

#pianist #pianistproblems
December 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
The #WIPSnips word for December 30th is "sun"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 29 - sun Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 27 - doctor Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 30, 2025 at 8:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
What were your favorite #books this year? 📚

Mine:
* TJ Klune: The House in the Cerulean Sea, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, & Wolfsong
* Sarah Nicolas: Keeping Her Secret
* Travis Baldree: Legends & Lattes
* Janice Hardy: Show, Don't Tell
* Stephen King: On Writing
* Karyn Newman: Sourdough by Science
December 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
This is me, every time I engage with someone new on Bluesky:

*Looks at their profile*

They seem kind of weird.

But I'm kind of weird too.

Are they *my* kind of weird?

Only one way to find out.

*Starts engaging*
December 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Kiddo: Do I have to practice piano today?

Me: Do you want to get better?

Kiddo: Yes.

Me: Then go practice.

Every... day...
But it only takes 5 minutes.
But... every... day...

#piano
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
#WIPSnips woke up and chose violence this morning 😂 😂 😂

The word for December 29th is "clobber"

Synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 29 - clobber Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 27 - doctor Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Anyone else over here lately?
(Hopefully you're making better life decisions than I am!)

At this point, I'm seriously looking forward to diving back into the #querying trenches... Just a few more chapters... Soon... So very soon...

#writingcommunity #writing #BookSky #WIPSnips #editing
Pinky and the Brain saying: "What are we gonna do tonight, Brain? Same thing we do every night, Pinky... Edit until we pass out."
December 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Do you ever write any of the following?
"She was angry."
"She tried to smile."
"The ball was kicked."
"I realized he'd left."
"They whispered quietly."

Do you want to improve your writing?

Janice Hardy's book on "show, don't tell" empowers #writers. 🔥💖

#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #WriteSky
December 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
teisha42.bsky.social
Survived.
👀
ohdiglib.bsky.social Alison loves stories @ohdiglib.bsky.social · 8d
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
December 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
teisha42.bsky.social
If you're bored over the remaining holidays, this was much fun.

Went toe-to-toe in a #GBBO style family Technical Challenge. Instructions included in Alt text. Feel free to steal. Took 30 min!

Certainly no handshakes for this, but at least they tasted scrummy 🤣 Noel visited.

#baking #bakingfail
## **Technical Challenge: Microwave Victoria Mug Sponge** **You have 30 minutes.** Make a light sponge cake cooked in a mug, removed and sliced horizontally, filled with whipped cream and raspberries, and decorated with frosting. --- ### **Ingredients** - 4 parts All-Purpose flour - 2 parts Sugar - small amount Baking powder - 3 parts Milk - 2 parts avocado oil - small amount Vanilla extract - Whipped cream (provided) - Frosting (provided) - Raspberries --- ### **Method** 1. In a bowl or mug, combine the dry ingredients. (hint: don't fill the mug more than 2/3 full) 2. Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth and lump-free. 3. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug, allowing room for rising. 4. Microwave until the sponge is risen and just set in the center. 5. Carefully remove the sponge from the mug and allow to cool slightly. (you may need to use a dinner knife) 6. Slice the sponge horizontally into two even layers. 7. Fill the center whipped cream and raspberries in correct proportion. 8. Replace the top layer. 9. Decorate the exterior of the cake with a smooth layer of frosting. 10. Present your finished sponge for judging. **Notes** - The sponge should be light, not rubbery or dry. - The cake should hold together when sliced and filled. - Decoration should be tidy and appealing. ### **Judging Will Be Based On** - Rise and texture of sponge - Flavor balance - Neatness of slicing and filling - Overall appearance - How closely it resembles a classic Victoria sponge Baking ingredients on counter Baking results Victoria mug sponge baking fail
December 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM