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draft for the wonderful @kiraofthewind.com 💜💜💜 a tale of two tynans

February 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)

@kiraofthewind.com

My absolutely perfect and beautiful babies (literal)

𝖓𝖚𝖘𝖍 @nushdeco.bsky.social · 5h

draft for the wonderful @kiraofthewind.com 💜💜💜 a tale of two tynans

February 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM

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Samantha Breaux ❄️ ☃️

@woodenvelt.bsky.social

#FebruaryWorldbuilders I have not included any prophecies, although fortune telling exists. It is more vague glimpses of possible (minor) near future events than actual prophecy. Some forms of magic may involve things that are psychic adjacent. For example

#Wrencer #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 11h

#FebruaryWorldbuilders, good morning! Are prophecies or psychic abilities real in your world? How do they affect the world? Tomorrow I will ask about free will, so if you have prophecies, think about how that influences whether free will exists or not, and have an answer tomorrow😁

MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Metaphysical World
10 Are prophecies or psychic abilities real in your world?

The background image shows a misty forest with a mysterious tower in the background. It has a cold, mysterious vibe.

February 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇

@theeldervampire.bsky.social

#snippetshare #WritingCommunity
I like this snippet from Elias' first POV chapter in The Witch of Eden Hollow. It perfectly summarizes his daily tasks right before his inciting incident throws a wrench into his routine.

He dressed in his lighter robes, stepping out from his hovel. He had foregone his sandals to feel the soil beneath his feet. Sage followed right beside him, her steps light across the ground. Taking a deep breath of the clean air, a blissful smile bloomed on his lips.

Mother Earth was kind to him, indeed.

He brought his basket with him, taking a slow stride towards the berry bushes. When the birds sang to him, he whistled back his own tune. Back and forth they went, and Elias could not help but laugh.

During this trip, he found a wilting vine.

He frowned at it, tentative when resting his hand underneath the shrivelled leaves. They were brittle, dry. That was not right.

“Oh, you poor thing,” he whispered, his fingers gentle when stroking the plant. “What happened?”

He brought the leaves to his lips, pressing a tender kiss. His breath ghosted over the plant, but that was enough to begin breathing new life to such a fragile thing. He blew on it once more, guiding his magic to aid it.

Elias was not satisfied until the vine itself was its vibrant green once more. His fingers trembled, but he tried to right himself with a shaky breath, even as his head was growing light. Seeing the reward from his work was enough to make him smile. He praised the plant with another gentle kiss to the leaf.

“There. All better,” he crooned to it, his smile fond when stepping back.

February 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

I'm happy to say the video is mostly done! I should be finished by this weekend which leaves plenty of time before it premieres!

So, beyond just balancing the audio I want to work on my sixth story for Raven & Bear. I'll even leave a snippet of it below!

Replies Welcome!
#queerwriters #Raven+Bear

An excerpt from The Eisteddfod (Raven & Bear: 6) by Bramble, in black text on a white background. It describes how various groups in and beyond Cambria have gathered in Powys to take part in an Eisteddfod, a sacred festival led by druids and bards. It also describes Ata and Sir Corbyn trying ice-cream together.

February 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Scarlet Mitchell

@scarletvmitchell.bsky.social

#WIPLash

Ooh, fun!

Ok, my current project is herding all my Mudlarks ideas into a workable serial format, but I won't shut up about Mudlarks on here, so what don't I yap much about?

My short stories, really.🤔

Today, I'll introduce Althea Burgess, a clairvoyant character that keeps...

🧵
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Zed Prospero @zprospero.bsky.social · 1d

#WIPLash

Monday’s suck. So, I thought I’d try a Monday prompt game. What WIPs or ideas do you not talk about as much? Or random ideas you’ve had that have added to you WIP pile lately? What are you excited to work on?

No rules. Just blab! 😁

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmWriting

#WIPLash

Monday’s suck.

So, share a something about one of your older, more obscure, or still just an idea on a napkin state WIPs.

No rules. Just share stuff you’re excited about.

@zprospero.bsky.social

February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM

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clara from miranda

@tropicalbeauty.blacksky.app

Tomorrow is my girlfriend's birthday and we're barely halfway to this goal, please help her have a good birthday with food and warmth and her needs covered

Paypal: margaridamariabruxa@gmail.com

💸💕 🏳️‍⚧️🚨 Mutual aid #mutualaid #MAboost #transmutualaid #BIPOCMA #helpsky

Maria Bruxxxa @mariabruxxxa.bsky.social · 2d

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Im a trans woman of color whos disabled and I still have no money for food or meds. I have no money and my birthday is in 2 days, and I can't even get a meal for it. Please help.
Paypal: margaridamariabruxa@gmail.com

💸💕 🏳️‍⚧️🚨 Mutual aid #mutualaid #MAboost #transmutualaid #BIPOCMA #helpsky

A graphic with a pink background and a photo of a trans woman of color with curly hair with a text saying: "Mutual Aid Request. Hey everyone, I'm a trans woman of color and I'm seriously struggling to survive right now and I really need help with rent, food and medicine. I've been working for the last 10 yers as a full service survival sex worker but I really can't do it anymore right now because my mental health is at an extremely dangerous low point. I'm trying to survive but things are really dire right now. Thank you so much reading this and any help is appreciated. PAYPAL: margaridamariabruxa@gmail.com".

February 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM

Reposted by Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

Throwing this at the wall a few times until it sticks.

It's only 3 minutes long!

youtu.be/NyIzpQn_51E

Go check out the teaser for me and like/comment/subsribe.

If you don't like it that's fine but at least you gave it a look.
#Raven+Bear #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #bookrecs #whattoread #booksky

Caer y Môn Teaser

YouTube video by Bramble

youtu.be

February 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

To explain the logic of my Welsh ancestors. Idk you just kind of go there. I mean, how do you get anywhere?

:3
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Raven+Bear #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

February 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM

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❄️Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta ☃️

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social

#FebruaryWorldbuilders 9

People can technically access the Stream in their dreams, and when unconscious, but they don't really experience it. Just the inside of their little bubble of consciousness.

By the same token, those who can enter the minds of others are technically in the Stream, 🧵

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 1d

#FebruaryWorldbuilders If you have nonphysical realms in your setting, how can they be accessed? Can characters go there or somehow 'see' inside it? Does something else live there and come out when summoned?

MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Metaphysical World
9. How can nonphysical realms be accessed?

The background image shows a misty forest with a mysterious tower in the background. It has a cold, mysterious vibe.

February 9, 2026 at 5:47 AM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

I did a little HEMA when I was younger and people might notice that Sir Corbyn actually references the four virtues taught by Fiore dei Liberi. My own experience and training informs a lot of the choreography for my fight scenes.

Questions Welcome!

Thread.1
#AwesomeCharacters #Raven+Bear #Writers

February 9, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

Caer y Môn, my third story in the Raven & Bear collection. Following Sir Corbyn and Ata as they arrive at the home of the knights of Branwen, Cambria's first knightly order.

youtu.be/NyIzpQn_51E

Go listen and if you enjoy it be sure to share it!
#Raven+Bear #shortstories #audiobook #whattoread

Caer y Môn Teaser

YouTube video by Bramble

youtu.be

February 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM

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Sinclair Sting

@sinclairsting.bsky.social

The Gods Above share Heavens where their loyal adherents and those worthy join them in service or celebration for eternity after death.

The Gods Beneath have Hells where those who serve their ends well may be exalted in death. And those who fail the tests of the Gods Above suffer to expiation.

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 2d

Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?

MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Metaphysical World
8. Does your world feature nonphysical realms?

The background image shows a misty forest with a mysterious tower in the background. It has a cold, mysterious vibe.

February 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

Hark my knights! Your bard returns with more tales of chivalry and whimsey to entertainment you. Debuting on the 21st of February.

youtu.be/NyIzpQn_51E

This story of Raven & Bear follows Sir Corbyn and Ata's arrival at the home of the Order of Branwen, Caer y Môn.
#Raven+Bear #bookrecs #audiobooks

Caer y Môn Teaser

YouTube video by Bramble

youtu.be

February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)

@kiraofthewind.com

#FebruaryWorldbuilders

Every person is born with an inner world called a myslemir. It exists within the soul and holds the person's mind. A person's myslemir changes as they grow and reflects that person in some way. It can look like anything: the indoors, the outdoors, a weird dreamscape, empty

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 2d

Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?

February 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM

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Gary Watton

@garywatton.bsky.social

A Tawny Owl roosting only a few minutes from our doorstep. Lovely to see, had it to ourselves and left it alone after just a couple of minutes with the camera at a respectable distance.
#tawnyowl
#Berkshire

February 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM

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Maxime Jaz🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@maximejaz.bsky.social

#SundaySnips
From my 19th century gay romance WIP set in England. Yearning is all you can do when your lover became your father-in-law and you live under the same roof. (cw is exactly that, age gap and "scandalous" stuff 😌)

Days followed during which rain was pouring almost all day, mercilessly. Even if Edward kept Aloysius close to involve him with the estate’s affairs, they couldn’t go out riding, couldn’t really touch, nor kiss. Playing their roles, even if it was increasingly difficult for Aloysius, to keep a mask on when Edward was doing it with such perfection that Aloysius felt fooled sometimes, even of deep down he knew the truth, it caved in a bit under those cool blue eyes, his distant tone, and polite behaviour. So much so, that one day, when the rain was hammering at the windows and they were in the office, their desks facing each other, Aloysius couldn’t hold back, close to bursting with his insecurities and doubts. His yearning too. That need.
“Are you even in love with me?” Flinching at how loud they had seemed, those few words bursting in that room filled with rain songs and logs cracking in the fireplace.
Edward raised his eyes from his books, almost a tiny fright there when it veiled over with anger. “Keep your voice down.”
Aloysius sighed. “Are you?” Soft, with that desperate edge.
Edward put the quill back into its stand. “You should not say such words in here. We are surrounded by ears.”
“I deserve an answer.”
Edward leant back, lacing his hands together. “You know the answer.”
“Do I?” He had to bite off a whine.
“Aloysius, this is not the time nor the place for you to throw a tantrum.”

“It’s not a tantrum!” Mad, he almost got up. “Not a tantrum when all I get is you being so distant, I have doubts sometimes that maybe this is all we will ever have, that maybe you have made your peace with…this… and I cannot… I cannot live like this…” He clenched his fists together to keep his hands from trembling.
“This is what you get because I cannot give you anything else but what is appropriate and sane in this situation we are in. You know the dangers. Please try to maintain some sort of discipline.” He glanced at the door, lowering his voice. “Especially in the house, in broad daylight.”
Aloysius scoffed, bitter. “Does this mean I can be less discreet at night?”
“If you can manage to sneak out.” This time, a small smile played on his lips.
Aloysius’ tears had flown to his throat. He looked at the rain, bitter.
Edward watched him, his heart aching. Fuck. He got up and walked over to Aloysius’ desk. Looking down into those puzzled eyes veiled with tears.
He tipped his chin up. “You will be the death of us, love.”
“I am sorry.”
“No, you are not.”
Glancing at the door, listening for steps, he leant down to Aloysius and sealed his lips which had opened at his touch. Lashing his tongue on Aloysius’, pressing that small moan back into his throat as his thumb stroked his tears off, gliding along his jaw. Daring to make that deep kiss last a bit to give Aloysius something to subsist on. Breaking it then, not wanting to risk anything more.
Aloysius’ eyes shone as he leant into his palm. “Thank you…”
“You insufferable imp.” A small smack on his jaw, watching his eyes flood with that light he so loved. “Incorrigible.”

February 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM

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Samantha Breaux ❄️ ☃️

@woodenvelt.bsky.social

#FebruaryWorldbuilders Boy, does it!

As a servant of the Gray Lady, Spencer interacts with the Veil frequently. The Veil is like a waiting room for the dead, where they go before they move on to the afterlife of their choice. It lays under the living 🧵

#WritingCommunity #Wrencer #WritingPrompts

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 2d

Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?

February 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

These excerpts come from The Knightbane's Prize, Caer y Môn and Of Dina & Dan. All of which feature a little bit of yearning between Ata's adoptive mother Queen Ifon and her surrogate father / teacher Sir Corbyn. It's a real slowburn.

Tell me what y'all think!
#SundaySnips #WriteSky #Raven+Bear

An excerpt from The Knightbane's Prize (Raven & Bear: 1) by Bramble, in black text on a white background. It describes Queen Ifon placing a hand on Sir Corbyn's chest as she asks about his reasons for taking a page.

An excerpt from Caer y Môn (Raven & Bear: 3) by Bramble, in black text on a white background. It describes Sir Corbyn finding a gift from Queen Ifon and remembering a moment between them before he dismisses the idea of a romance.

An excerpt from Of Dina & Dan (Raven & Bear: 5) by Bramble in black text on a white background. It describes a discussion between Sir Corbyn and Queen Ifon about the sleeping arrangements of Princess Ata.

February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)

@kiraofthewind.com

Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?

February 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

Welsh Mythology treats the "otherworld" or annwn pretty strangely compared to other Mythologies. It's not really a separate realm, just a distant or unfamiliar kingdom. I don't think I'll feature it in my stories, Raven & Bear is non-magical.

Questions Welcome!
#FebruaryWorldbuilders #Raven+Bear

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 2d

Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?

February 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

No sleep for me tonight.

February 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM

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Jax Wolff Writes

@jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social

#FebruaryWorldbuilders First and foremost, Eldana is bordered on three sides by two oceans: the Fennyk Sea to the north/east and the Lapis Ocean to the west. The Fennyk Sea is more economically important because the western coast is blocked by the Yzaran Mountains, so . . . (1/?)

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 3d

Good morning, friends and #FebruaryWorldbuilders! Do you have any notable bodies of water in your book/world? Tell me about them. What's in it? What significance does it hold for the people living near it?

MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Physical World
7. Any notable bodies of water?

The background image shows a misty forest with a mysterious tower in the background. It has a cold, mysterious vibe.

February 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM

Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author

@thebrambler13.bsky.social

Caer y Môn, my third story in the Raven & Bear collection. Following Sir Corbyn and Ata as they arrive at the home of the knights of Branwen, Cambria's first knightly order.

youtu.be/NyIzpQn_51E

Go listen and if you enjoy it be sure to share it!
#Raven+Bear #shortstories #audiobook #whattoread

Caer y Môn Teaser

YouTube video by Bramble

youtu.be

February 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM

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Smartphone Photographer

@pocket-ireland.com

A stunning carpet of white and purple at Altamont Gardens today. The moss on these old trees makes the colours pop incredibly well. Spring is definitely peeking through! 🌿

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #AltamontGardens #Carlow #Snowdrops #SpringWatch #Nature #Woodland #Hellebores #Ireland

A vertical eye-level shot of a woodland floor at Altamont Gardens. Large, mature tree trunks dominate the background, heavily textured with bark and covered in thick, vibrant green moss. In the foreground, a dense carpet of white snowdrops covers the ground, interspersed with nodding purple hellebore flowers. The lighting is soft and diffuse, highlighting the contrast between the vivid green moss and the white flowers.

February 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM

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