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Winter Ives
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Dreamer. Stargazer. Fantasy Writer.
Author of STARLIGHT
"Every life has a story, and there's life in every story."
Not here to simply promote my work, but to inspire creativity, support the love of books, and share the writing journey.
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Winter Ives @winterives.bsky.social · Dec 13
New to BlueSky and wish to share a bit about my fantasy novel, STARLIGHT. A portal fiction (story within a story) revolving around themes of friendship, courage, heroism, and love. Fans of feel-good, whimsical tales may find it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK7TZJJ

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STARLIGHT by Winter Ives Book Cover.
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There's nothing more magical and fascinating than viewing the original work and artistry of a master storyteller. This one is truly a wonder.✨
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#ClassicBooks
#Booklovers
#AliceinWonderland
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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✨Sunday Love✨
Another prose treasure written by Gerhard. @oevermann.bsky.social

#Poetry
#Poetsky
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November 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Happy Sunday, everyone!
Love this photo a friend sent to me and said, "Mornings may not always be magical, but STARLIGHT certainly is." 🙂

#BookLovers
#ReadingisMagical
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Tabletop photograph of a purple coffee cup that reads "Mornings aren't Magical" next to a paperback copy of the fantasy novel, STARLIGHT by Winter Ives.
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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✨Even if it's only the last dream of my soul.✨

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#CharlesDickens
#ATaleofTwoCities
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Graphic quote: "I see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rising from this abyss, and, in their struggles to be truly free, in their triumphs and defeats, through long years to come, I see the evil of this time and of the previous time of which this is the natural birth, gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out." ~ Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities
October 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Whilst I concede that texting is “convenient”, I much prefer all correspondence to be in the form of a handwritten letter composed on an oak desk by candlelight with a quill dipped into a bottle of ink, enclosed in an envelope with a wax seal, and sent via raven.
October 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Saturday inspiration.
In every story (as in life) there's a moment when the hero fails or falls down, when mistakes are made, and faith is tested. That's when courage and hope rises and shines, leading the way out of darkness. Keep the faith and shine.

#PowerofStory
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"Stars fall, but we rise." Quote from the fantasy novel, STARLIGHT by Winter Ives.
October 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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My guilty chuckle for the day. 😂
(Thanks for the share, Rob@inventingreality.bsky.social ).
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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According to 2025 reports, Stephen King is the most banned author in U.S. schools. Others include: Judy Blume, George Orwell, Jodi Picoult, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, & Sarah J. Maas.

Parental supervision is a good thing; book bans endanger freedom of speech & expression.
#BannedBooksWeek
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October 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Farewell and Godspeed, Dame Commander. ✨
October 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The first step on the path to knowledge, creativity, and comprehension begins by simply reading to and exposing children to wonderful books.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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"Free speech for me, but not for thee" isn't Freedom of Speech or Expression as guaranteed by the Constitution, and corporate cooperation in silencing the truth—or ideas, criticisms, and viewpoints that may not please a regime to increase their profits and monopolies, will affect everyone.
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Graphic of quote by Noam Chomsky: "If you don't believe in freedom of speech for people you disagree with, you don't believe in freedom of speech at all."
September 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Sad to hear about the passing of Charles Robert Redford. He was the ultimate actor, director, film and environmental steward.

We shall never see his like again.

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Candid photograph of award-winning actor, director, Sundance founder and NRDC trustee, Robert Redford, with one of his quotes: "Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us. ~ Robert Redford August 18, 1936 - September 16, 2025
September 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Everyone has their own voice, a certain style, and a unique rhythm. No matter what it is that you write or whether it is published or not, stay true to your instincts and write for yourself.

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Graphic quote: "You must write for yourself, above all. That is [your] only hope of creating something beautiful." ~Gustav Flaubert
September 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Truly enjoy everyone's work. Thought I'd share a WIP entitled "Girl on A Swing" for today's #vss365 prompt, inspired by Maxfield Parrish's "Girl on A Swing," 1905-06.

Just some thoughts, really...

P.S. May everyone have a peaceful weekend.
#writing
#vss365 #prompt for June 20th #parallel
GIRL ON A SWING Sometimes I find myself floating between ground and sky, grasping for things that don't matter anymore. I recall an afternoon dream that beckoned the muse of memory, the gentle sway of a childhood swing. It began with a sigh and the weightlessness of youth lifting me up, suspending time. Despite the gravity of now- unparalleled grief thrusting me back down, reaching higher for things indescribable, despite the rope prickling my hands. But I was only ten. How could I come to understand then- the futility of grasping at love? At times, memory chafes the spirit, leaving a splinter in the heart. Yet long after love swung away from me, I felt a gentle, swaying breeze, and recalled a child on a swing. Perhaps only a dream, or the best part of me. -©2025, Girl on a Swing, Winter Ives "Girl on A Swing" "Summer" or "The Swing" by Mayfield Parrish, 1905-06. Used for the poem, "Potpourri" by H.G. Dwight & for Collier's Magazine cover in 1905.
June 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Both Winter & Summer Solstice are expressions of hope, the wonder of nature, and that light shall overcome darkness. In honour of #SummerSolstice, I'm sharing talented artist, illustrator, & author Angela Porter's art.

Plus, Zukav's quote sums it up nicely. #Inspiration 📚💙🎨
Source: artwyrd.com
"Both the Winter and the Summer Solstices are expressions of love. They show us the opposition of light and dark, expansion and contraction that characterise our experiences ...so that we can recognise our options as we move through our lives." —Gary Zukav Graphic Illustration by artist, illustrator, and author Angela Porter. Source: artwyrd.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Friday Favourite. This quote has always been a fabulous reminder that no matter how tough it gets—whatever we set out to do, our intention will see us through.
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#Creativity
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Friday Favourite Quote: “Whatever you do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.“—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
June 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Love this post. One of my lifelong beliefs is that there is always time to be kind.
jaybird54.bsky.social Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · Jun 16
#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #Pinks
Good morning, friends. It’s often the small, thoughtful acts that matter the most. Offer kindness whenever you can. Build a shelter of grace and decency to help others during this challenging time.
June 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Truly grateful to everyone across the U.S. and the world who stood up today with courage and unity to reject authoritarian oligarchs, despots, dictators, and tyranny.

#NoKIngs
June 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Alas, have no idea who created this art for #PrideMonth, but wish to share it to show my respect for everyone.

Everyone is welcome here.
Happy Pride Month!

(P.S. If you know the artist, please leave credit in the comments).
Graphic for Pride Month that reads: Everyone is Welcome Here. Artist unknown. DM if you know, and I will add the credit in comments.
June 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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A lovely piece of prose and a wondrous photograph of The Witness Tree by Gerhard.
@oevermann.bsky.social

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oevermann.bsky.social Gerhard Oevermann 🐦‍⬛ @oevermann.bsky.social · Jun 5
The Witness Tree

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The Witness Tree It rose from a seed when the world here was different— before paved roads, before wires split the sky, before the mansion with its wide verandas, stone and timber, built to impress, to endure— yet it is gone now, dissolved into earth and memory. But the tree remains. Its trunk swollen with time, each ring a silent verse of drought and rain, storm and calm. Its bark peels in long ribbons, weathered by a thousand winds. Hollows cradle moss and spider’s lace; branches twist like ancient script against the changing sky. Children once circled it in play, lovers carved promises in tender green years. There were picnics beneath its shade, mourners leaning on its steady girth, soldiers passing by with weary eyes. It has stood through hurricanes that toppled chimneys and dreams, through seasons when snow hung like a shroud from every limb. Roots deep in the unseen earth thread through bone and brick alike, holding fast the ghosts of all who came and left. Now, cars rush past, and no one remembers the names whispered here. But still the tree hums its patient song— a song of holding on, of letting go, of standing still as the world turns and turns again. -Gerhard Oevermann 6/5/25
June 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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I long to go down to the sea,
to the waters of memory,
and feel the brine on my cheek,
but I recall the haunting thoughts
I dare not speak.
The lavender sea of my youth
brings an unbidden tear
for all that is good,
for all that is lost,
and all that we hold dear.

#vss365 #writingprompt #brine
Lavender sea. Photograph by Winter Ives.
May 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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My chuckle for the day. "The Story Coaster" by comic artist Grant Snider, circa 2013.

Source: grantsnider.com

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#WriterlyWednesday
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The StoryCoaster by American Comic Artist Grant Snider, 2013 grantsnider.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Monday inspiration is a lovely graphic illustration of a quote by Thích Nhất Hạnh created by artist Katie Daisy, katiedaisy.com

Whatever we set out to do—write a poem, read a book, finish a novel, plant flowers, paint a picture...

Remember, everything is possible.
#Authorsky
#Writing
#Booksky
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Graphic illustration of a quote by poet, author, peace activist, and Buddhist Monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh: "Because you are alive, everything is possible." Artwork created by illustrator Katie Daisy - katiedaisy.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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While Democracy is endangered in the U.S., His Majesty King Charles III rebukes the regime and reminds us, "The Truth North is indeed strong and free."

May we heed his words and protect Democracy. Without it—our freedom of speech and expression will be lost.

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#Authorsky
#Resist
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adamjschwarz.bsky.social Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · May 27
King Charles III:

"As the anthem reminds, the True North is indeed strong and free."
May 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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When writing STARLIGHT, I thought of how we are made of the stars. Our journey is a cosmic story, one filled with constellations of thoughts, emotions, needs, and desires. I drew from a well of influences and inspiration, including Carl Sagan, a wizard of space and time.

#Booksky
#Inspiration
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Quote by Carl Sagan from Cosmos on a star-filled blue and black background. "The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-sturf. We are a way for the universe to know itself."
May 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM