Stephanie Winter
@wintersleep85.bsky.social
Fantasy and historical fiction writer. She/her.
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Hana is sure she’s the chosen one, meant to save the world, even if her magic is resisting her and the previous chosen one insists she isn’t. Pursued by enemies, she must learn if this is her destiny or if it was a mystical mistake. #questpit #F #A #Q #agentguide
Hana is sure she’s the chosen one, meant to save the world, even if her magic is resisting her and the previous chosen one insists she isn’t. Pursued by enemies, she must learn if this is her destiny or if it was a mystical mistake. #questpit #F #A #Q #agentguide
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Today is an excellent day to support an Indie romance author:
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
I often share fellow indie author's stuff because EVERY day is a good day to support indie authors and that entire ecosystem economy!
But you know what? Maybe today, check out a romance author in particular. It's not my genre, so I'm not even going to make a suggestion. But go forth and read!
But you know what? Maybe today, check out a romance author in particular. It's not my genre, so I'm not even going to make a suggestion. But go forth and read!
I think today's a good day to support indie authors who don't use AI.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Today is an excellent day to support an Indie romance author:
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
Even if AI is being pushed, I don’t EVER have to accept it. And I won’t. I will continue writing and researching without it. And I will never approve of any creatives using it.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Even if AI is being pushed, I don’t EVER have to accept it. And I won’t. I will continue writing and researching without it. And I will never approve of any creatives using it.
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If you wish your magical girl stories hit harder and were gayer, I made The Plight of the Last Paladin for you!
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February 8, 2026 at 10:21 PM
If you wish your magical girl stories hit harder and were gayer, I made The Plight of the Last Paladin for you!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Personally speaking, I think everyone should go buy one of my books since my birthday is next week. 😉
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Personally speaking, I think everyone should go buy one of my books since my birthday is next week. 😉
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
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"I promise I'm a real writer who writes their own stuff, but in my off-time I have a secret identity as a plagiarist" sure is a position
February 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM
"I promise I'm a real writer who writes their own stuff, but in my off-time I have a secret identity as a plagiarist" sure is a position
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'Opportunistic hack' was me being polite about AI slop in the arts.
And I stand by that.
And I stand by that.
February 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
'Opportunistic hack' was me being polite about AI slop in the arts.
And I stand by that.
And I stand by that.
#Febchantment Magic, known as the Blessing, was gifted by gods. The Dark Blessing comes from demons or darker deities, depending on who is telling the story.
#Febchantment Day 8
This week we're digging more into the nuts & bolts of your magic system! So let's start with the source.
Where exactly does magic "come from" in your world? Where/when does it originate? Does anyone know for sure, or are there only theories?
#writingcommunity #writesky
This week we're digging more into the nuts & bolts of your magic system! So let's start with the source.
Where exactly does magic "come from" in your world? Where/when does it originate? Does anyone know for sure, or are there only theories?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
#Febchantment Magic, known as the Blessing, was gifted by gods. The Dark Blessing comes from demons or darker deities, depending on who is telling the story.
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This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a sweet romantasy novella 💌
🌼 cozy vibes
😌 a cast to root for
🤫 secret relationships
👨👨👦 family dynamics
💐 flowers
🌈 queer rep
🌶️ spicy yet wholesome
💕 3 couples:
🕯️ slow-burn
🔥 fast-burn
💓 already-burning
✌️ only $2
Choose your retailer: linktr.ee/sagetgreene
🌼 cozy vibes
😌 a cast to root for
🤫 secret relationships
👨👨👦 family dynamics
💐 flowers
🌈 queer rep
🌶️ spicy yet wholesome
💕 3 couples:
🕯️ slow-burn
🔥 fast-burn
💓 already-burning
✌️ only $2
Choose your retailer: linktr.ee/sagetgreene
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 PM
This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a sweet romantasy novella 💌
🌼 cozy vibes
😌 a cast to root for
🤫 secret relationships
👨👨👦 family dynamics
💐 flowers
🌈 queer rep
🌶️ spicy yet wholesome
💕 3 couples:
🕯️ slow-burn
🔥 fast-burn
💓 already-burning
✌️ only $2
Choose your retailer: linktr.ee/sagetgreene
🌼 cozy vibes
😌 a cast to root for
🤫 secret relationships
👨👨👦 family dynamics
💐 flowers
🌈 queer rep
🌶️ spicy yet wholesome
💕 3 couples:
🕯️ slow-burn
🔥 fast-burn
💓 already-burning
✌️ only $2
Choose your retailer: linktr.ee/sagetgreene
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"I am full of questionable ideas and I hope you buy them."
- authors on Bluesky
- authors on Bluesky
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
"I am full of questionable ideas and I hope you buy them."
- authors on Bluesky
- authors on Bluesky
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Fish heads! Get your sci-fi and science fantasy, slightly mutated fish heads here!
Not responsible for arcane radiation, bugs, or crime.
www.rebeccareyeswriting.com/work/book-se...
#BookSky💙📚 #ThrillerBooks #ScifiBooks #Scifi #SFF
Not responsible for arcane radiation, bugs, or crime.
www.rebeccareyeswriting.com/work/book-se...
#BookSky💙📚 #ThrillerBooks #ScifiBooks #Scifi #SFF
February 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Fish heads! Get your sci-fi and science fantasy, slightly mutated fish heads here!
Not responsible for arcane radiation, bugs, or crime.
www.rebeccareyeswriting.com/work/book-se...
#BookSky💙📚 #ThrillerBooks #ScifiBooks #Scifi #SFF
Not responsible for arcane radiation, bugs, or crime.
www.rebeccareyeswriting.com/work/book-se...
#BookSky💙📚 #ThrillerBooks #ScifiBooks #Scifi #SFF
#Febchantment The aftermath of some world shaking magic.
February 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#Febchantment The aftermath of some world shaking magic.
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Being queer is not a choice.
That is all.
That is all.
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Being queer is not a choice.
That is all.
That is all.
Everyone always notices Hana’s beautiful blue eyes
February 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Everyone always notices Hana’s beautiful blue eyes
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Well, that is disappointing. 😑
(There's a whole pic Weir posted too, but I didn't think anyone needed to see AI slop.) 😞
(There's a whole pic Weir posted too, but I didn't think anyone needed to see AI slop.) 😞
February 7, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Well, that is disappointing. 😑
(There's a whole pic Weir posted too, but I didn't think anyone needed to see AI slop.) 😞
(There's a whole pic Weir posted too, but I didn't think anyone needed to see AI slop.) 😞
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It's actually hilarious to hear, 'I can't do this without AI!!'
Like, so you never could and/or never were going to - or you're lying and displaying astounding levels of learned helplessness. Which is it?
Like, so you never could and/or never were going to - or you're lying and displaying astounding levels of learned helplessness. Which is it?
generative AI has become widely available in the summer of 2022 and entered mainstream in 2023
people are working themselves up in a frenzy, convinced they're utterly helpless without software younger than still-fresh canned tuna. we have been making art for at least 50,000 years, get a grip
people are working themselves up in a frenzy, convinced they're utterly helpless without software younger than still-fresh canned tuna. we have been making art for at least 50,000 years, get a grip
February 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
It's actually hilarious to hear, 'I can't do this without AI!!'
Like, so you never could and/or never were going to - or you're lying and displaying astounding levels of learned helplessness. Which is it?
Like, so you never could and/or never were going to - or you're lying and displaying astounding levels of learned helplessness. Which is it?
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New Chapter of the Husband Poisoning Society is up tomorrow. Are you all caught up.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
New Chapter of the Husband Poisoning Society is up tomorrow. Are you all caught up.
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Good afternoon #writingcommunity (or whatever time of day it is for you 😆)
Have a little snippet from my upcoming book THE GODS OF ATALANTIS, Part 1 of my #Atlantis trilogy 🌊☀️
#writers #writesky #hqpress
Have a little snippet from my upcoming book THE GODS OF ATALANTIS, Part 1 of my #Atlantis trilogy 🌊☀️
#writers #writesky #hqpress
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Good afternoon #writingcommunity (or whatever time of day it is for you 😆)
Have a little snippet from my upcoming book THE GODS OF ATALANTIS, Part 1 of my #Atlantis trilogy 🌊☀️
#writers #writesky #hqpress
Have a little snippet from my upcoming book THE GODS OF ATALANTIS, Part 1 of my #Atlantis trilogy 🌊☀️
#writers #writesky #hqpress
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I think we need to start reassessing morality around two questions...
1. Does it cause harm?
2. Does it violate consent?
If the only *harm* you can think of is that children might learn a thing exists, then there is no harm. You're just a bigot.
1. Does it cause harm?
2. Does it violate consent?
If the only *harm* you can think of is that children might learn a thing exists, then there is no harm. You're just a bigot.
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
I think we need to start reassessing morality around two questions...
1. Does it cause harm?
2. Does it violate consent?
If the only *harm* you can think of is that children might learn a thing exists, then there is no harm. You're just a bigot.
1. Does it cause harm?
2. Does it violate consent?
If the only *harm* you can think of is that children might learn a thing exists, then there is no harm. You're just a bigot.
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Showmanship, muscles, and compassion are all a cross-dressing showgirl needs to take on the empire. Even gods overlook cracks.
📚 books2read.com/u/mvw8Pe
💙 ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita... <--Signed copies with a FREE bookmark!
#SigilsOfMalice #SFF #ScienceFantasy #BookSky
📚 books2read.com/u/mvw8Pe
💙 ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita... <--Signed copies with a FREE bookmark!
#SigilsOfMalice #SFF #ScienceFantasy #BookSky
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Showmanship, muscles, and compassion are all a cross-dressing showgirl needs to take on the empire. Even gods overlook cracks.
📚 books2read.com/u/mvw8Pe
💙 ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita... <--Signed copies with a FREE bookmark!
#SigilsOfMalice #SFF #ScienceFantasy #BookSky
📚 books2read.com/u/mvw8Pe
💙 ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita... <--Signed copies with a FREE bookmark!
#SigilsOfMalice #SFF #ScienceFantasy #BookSky
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And I will NOT be watching 🤗
February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
And I will NOT be watching 🤗
#Febchantment Not many people have magic. It’s a blessing from the gods, and the gods have stopped blessing people. The small group who still have magic consider themselves divinely sanctioned, and they rule as royals and nobles. The world needs magic, but they hoard it for their own benefit. (1/3)
#Febchantment Day 5
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
#Febchantment Not many people have magic. It’s a blessing from the gods, and the gods have stopped blessing people. The small group who still have magic consider themselves divinely sanctioned, and they rule as royals and nobles. The world needs magic, but they hoard it for their own benefit. (1/3)
Hana would be ready to trustingly give up her number, but Matthias would take the phone from her and rant at her to be more careful.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Silly hypothetical!
How would your character handle a scam call?
Trustingly give up their credit card number? Just hang up? Keep them talking and waste their time? Lure them into an elaborate trap for daring?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Silly hypothetical!
How would your character handle a scam call?
Trustingly give up their credit card number? Just hang up? Keep them talking and waste their time? Lure them into an elaborate trap for daring?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Hana would be ready to trustingly give up her number, but Matthias would take the phone from her and rant at her to be more careful.
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Hey, so, hot take but I don’t care if the actress is 10+ years “too old” for the part. Teenage actresses are treated like crap and 50+ year old men have been playing 30something year old characters for as long as film has existed.
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Hey, so, hot take but I don’t care if the actress is 10+ years “too old” for the part. Teenage actresses are treated like crap and 50+ year old men have been playing 30something year old characters for as long as film has existed.
#Febchantment Magic is referred to as a blessing because it is believed to be bestowed on the mortals by gods. If someone is given a godlike amount of magic, it’s called the High Blessing. There is also the Dark Blessing, and that is the more malevolent side of magic.
#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 1:46 PM
#Febchantment Magic is referred to as a blessing because it is believed to be bestowed on the mortals by gods. If someone is given a godlike amount of magic, it’s called the High Blessing. There is also the Dark Blessing, and that is the more malevolent side of magic.