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AJ Pryor
@thatvoidauthor.bsky.social
Author or the Inbetween Archives - a morally gray space opera for people that like their trauma laced with dry humor and heart.
Constantly harassed by my characters.

First 2 books FREE on my website
https://shadesvoidcult.com/the-fold#freebooks
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I write scifi about people that are very competent, very damaged, and very bad at being honest with themselves.

For you if you like gallows humor, found family, morally gray competence, and tech that makes things worse.

Start here (book 1 & 2 are free): shadesvoidcult.com/the-fold#fre...
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It's not a good party.

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February 10, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Geist cracking a few foundations in Wraith's belief system.

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February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The most dangerous person in the room. From Hard Parole, book 1 in my sci-fi series.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Because violence is cheaper and quicker than therapy.

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February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Quick snip from during a quick getaway.

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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Given Helios's god complex, general disdain for humanity, and tendency to immolate people for existing... not many good points.

He's written to be alien & irredeemable, though as he has a dark sense of humor, I wouldn't be overly surprised to discover he has fans.
#writesky #awesomecharacters
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
February 3, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Why yes, the Cult in my sci-fi series, The Inbetween Archives, *does* have a newsletter. Glad you asked :)

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February 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I'm currently working on (read: struggling with) book 3 of my scifi series, The Inbetween Archives.

In theory, I'd planned to get books 3, 4 and 5 written this year. In practice I suspect it will be book 3, a novella, and maybe book 4. Possibly.

#januaryWorldbuilders #amwriting
We're in the extra days of January! From here until Feb, I'll ask some broader questions, #JanuaryWorldbuilders

Today's Q: What are you planning to work on this year? Particularly in regards to writing and worldbuilding, but feel free to talk about anything
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Appropriately enough, this Snip is from my prequel book, Ghost Formation 👻

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January 29, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A trip to the MedWard is incomplete without a little subtle spying.

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January 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Do your tattoos glow and/or host an alien entity? Just Shade's? Okay then!

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January 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
What do you do when you find out you no longer exist (at least officially)?

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January 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Just a short one today, from Book 2 of my series, the Inbetween Archives

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January 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I'd get Shade going with Cyberpunk, it would appear to his chaotic nature. Wraith, I think would enjoy the Assassin's Creed games, and Kael... something puzzle based. Maybe Tomb raider.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Hypothetical today! If you were trying to get your characters into videogames, what genre/game would you start them out on?

Would it be similar to the genre you write them in, or completely different?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I don't have the brain power to write anything funny here today, but here's the snip.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Deep space and or military, so anything that has seen a real vegetable or (gasp) real meat at some point in its existence is something people love. Fresh food ain't exactly abundant.

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Last question on our "society, broadly" theme for #JanuaryWorldbuilders. What food or drinks are popular in the society you've been talking about? If can be an MC's society, or any one you have an interesting answer for.
January 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Mine is mostly a military sci-fi world, so either flight jumpsuits, military pants/sweats and sleeveless tops, or uniforms.

The cultists wear robes, and the central planets (where the wealthy live) vary between high-end comfort and very formal wear.

#januaryworldbuilders #amwriting
#JanuaryWorldbuilders! This week is about broad societal questions. What kind of clothes or accessories are worn in your MC's society? Feel free to post pictures of your characters if their clothes are a good representation of what is worn! It can be for everyday use or for special occasions.
January 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Did you say imminent confrontation? I thought you did.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Wondering where to start with the Inbetween Archives?

Hard Parole is boom 1 (and free via my bio)

#booksky #amwriting #writersky
January 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
That depends, would you classify a galaxy-wide fascist military government to be problematic?

"Citizens of the Confederation. Patriots. Heroes.
Military Command has meticulously compiled this record to showcase the absolute triumph of unity over chaos, and of order over alien nihilism."
Howdy, #JanuaryWorldbuilders! What's plaguing your fictional world's society? (Remember, just pick one or use the MC's society if you have several). Is there classism? Racism? Misogyny? Queerphobia? Is the government run by greedy tyrants? Or are things going relatively okay right now?
January 12, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Nothing says over-the-top wealth like an arboretum built into a cruise ship.

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January 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
And clocking in at a hair over 28k words, my new novella: Raven Smile.

It sits as a standalone prequel in my Inbetween Archives universe, and features fake marriage, assassins, and morally gray everyone. I am unreasonably proud of it.

Here's a sneak peek at the concept cover

#amwriting #booksky
January 10, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Wraith is a nomad at best and an outcast at worst. For the most part, she exists on the fringes of society, sticking with her partners on their (space)ship.
She's from an outer planet, which doesn't help her cause, and is an (unfairly) convicted war criminal.
#januaryworldbuilders #booksky
#JanuaryWorldbuilders, tell me about your MC's (or another important character if you don't do MCs) role in society. Are they upper or lower class? What job/tasks do they do as part of this society? Are they even a member of a society?
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
I was surprised at how many times I used the word table, actually 🤣
Decided on this memory interlude for your reading pleasure.

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January 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Canvas is all well and good, but impossible sculptures are even better...

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January 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM