🍄 Rowan Alexander... is writing
@writerofrowan.bsky.social
Your local queer, cryptid author. Here to provide you with monsters, magic, melodrama, and the macabre. Accepts tributes of peanut butter cups and Dr. Pepper.
♟️WIP: Whiskey and Blood (Book One)
WIP: 📼 Like the Movies
♟️WIP: Whiskey and Blood (Book One)
WIP: 📼 Like the Movies
Pinned
Rewind. Eject. Insert.
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
My current read is American Kingpin by Nick Bilton. Dustin would 1000% be okay with having access to drugs via the Silk Road. Way better than the ditch weed he gets from the dude at the record store.
#FiFRevPit #writersofbluesky #writersky
#FiFRevPit #writersofbluesky #writersky
Where reading meets writing - how would your MC react if they were dropped into the world of the book you're currently reading? (or last read) #FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My current read is American Kingpin by Nick Bilton. Dustin would 1000% be okay with having access to drugs via the Silk Road. Way better than the ditch weed he gets from the dude at the record store.
#FiFRevPit #writersofbluesky #writersky
#FiFRevPit #writersofbluesky #writersky
The Movie Gallery I frequented as a child. There is nothing better than the smell of VHS tapes, boxed candy, and fresh popcorn all lit by the glow of pink neons.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
From horror to fantasy to contemporary, setting is important, and can often become its own character. What inspired the setting for your story? #FiFRevPit #writersky #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Movie Gallery I frequented as a child. There is nothing better than the smell of VHS tapes, boxed candy, and fresh popcorn all lit by the glow of pink neons.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
Socials got away from me yesterday 😥
Dustin loves spending the holidays with his family. As someone who is judged and often ostracized by the community, the safety, comfort, and acceptance of a cinnamon-scented home is irreplaceable.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
Dustin loves spending the holidays with his family. As someone who is judged and often ostracized by the community, the safety, comfort, and acceptance of a cinnamon-scented home is irreplaceable.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Socials got away from me yesterday 😥
Dustin loves spending the holidays with his family. As someone who is judged and often ostracized by the community, the safety, comfort, and acceptance of a cinnamon-scented home is irreplaceable.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
Dustin loves spending the holidays with his family. As someone who is judged and often ostracized by the community, the safety, comfort, and acceptance of a cinnamon-scented home is irreplaceable.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writersofbluesky
Can you be a redeemed sinner without a shitty ex waiting in the wings? In W&B, Illya fed into Giles' desire to punish. By feeding that darkness, she created a frenzied predator. That darkness still waits ready for Giles to loosen the chains.
#writing #writevember #writersofbluesky
#writing #writevember #writersofbluesky
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
Is there a love your character has had that's made them a worse person?
Is there a love your character has had that's made them a worse person?
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Can you be a redeemed sinner without a shitty ex waiting in the wings? In W&B, Illya fed into Giles' desire to punish. By feeding that darkness, she created a frenzied predator. That darkness still waits ready for Giles to loosen the chains.
#writing #writevember #writersofbluesky
#writing #writevember #writersofbluesky
Let's talk series. I'm in a 12 year love affair with Anita Blake by Laurel K Hamilton, who is dyslexic. These books feature diverse characters and experience, later books prop up therapy, and if you want to get deep, they also provide commentary religion and fanaticism.
#writesky #writersofbluesky
#writesky #writersofbluesky
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 11!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Let's talk series. I'm in a 12 year love affair with Anita Blake by Laurel K Hamilton, who is dyslexic. These books feature diverse characters and experience, later books prop up therapy, and if you want to get deep, they also provide commentary religion and fanaticism.
#writesky #writersofbluesky
#writesky #writersofbluesky
We struggle when we feel as if we have not accomplished enough. Without actively moving towards a goal, we're stagnant. I need a breeze to ruffle through these moss laden trees, breathing life into the long forgotten forest.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We struggle when we feel as if we have not accomplished enough. Without actively moving towards a goal, we're stagnant. I need a breeze to ruffle through these moss laden trees, breathing life into the long forgotten forest.
This post encapsulates today and yesterday's prompt. Cemetary Boys by Aiden Thomas, wow what an exciting novel full of mystery! I loved the magical system and feel like it is a wonderful story to dip your toes into learning about other cultures.
#writesky #writersofbluesky #bookvember
#writesky #writersofbluesky #bookvember
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 10!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This post encapsulates today and yesterday's prompt. Cemetary Boys by Aiden Thomas, wow what an exciting novel full of mystery! I loved the magical system and feel like it is a wonderful story to dip your toes into learning about other cultures.
#writesky #writersofbluesky #bookvember
#writesky #writersofbluesky #bookvember
When I was dreaming up Whiskey and Blood, the song Meet Virginia kept coming up on random playlists. I built a backstory around that, and it seemed to fit well with her personality. I also very much enjoy the nickname options.
#writersofbluesky #writesky #writing
#writersofbluesky #writesky #writing
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
When I was dreaming up Whiskey and Blood, the song Meet Virginia kept coming up on random playlists. I built a backstory around that, and it seemed to fit well with her personality. I also very much enjoy the nickname options.
#writersofbluesky #writesky #writing
#writersofbluesky #writesky #writing
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I quite love The Blue Sword by Robin McKinely. Hari shows the tenacious spirit that women hold. A truly wonderful depiction of how women embrace their surroundings and meet challenges head-on. One of my favorite smart-girls-with-a-sword in fantasy.
#bookvember #writersofbluesky
#bookvember #writersofbluesky
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 8!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I quite love The Blue Sword by Robin McKinely. Hari shows the tenacious spirit that women hold. A truly wonderful depiction of how women embrace their surroundings and meet challenges head-on. One of my favorite smart-girls-with-a-sword in fantasy.
#bookvember #writersofbluesky
#bookvember #writersofbluesky
Today, I am overflowing with typos.
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Today, I am overflowing with typos.
If Dustin (MC of Like the Movies) had a gun, he would absolutely ask Travis to join him at the quarry to attempt to impress him with his. Queue way too many shooting straight jokes and awkward, painful flirtation.
#writingprompt #writing #writersofbluesky
#writingprompt #writing #writersofbluesky
How much would your book/wip change if your MC had a gun #WritingPrompt
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If Dustin (MC of Like the Movies) had a gun, he would absolutely ask Travis to join him at the quarry to attempt to impress him with his. Queue way too many shooting straight jokes and awkward, painful flirtation.
#writingprompt #writing #writersofbluesky
#writingprompt #writing #writersofbluesky
Based on feedback, here is an updated pitch for W&B (which I originally had as a blurb!)
#FiFRevpit #writersofbluesky #writing
#FiFRevpit #writersofbluesky #writing
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Based on feedback, here is an updated pitch for W&B (which I originally had as a blurb!)
#FiFRevpit #writersofbluesky #writing
#FiFRevpit #writersofbluesky #writing
As a decrepit forest creature who participated in AR, my reading was not monitored outside of the color category. This meant I had access to more adult books than my peers. Did I read King and VC Andrews too young? Probably, but it also meant Tolkien and Wilde before 10.
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 7!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As a decrepit forest creature who participated in AR, my reading was not monitored outside of the color category. This meant I had access to more adult books than my peers. Did I read King and VC Andrews too young? Probably, but it also meant Tolkien and Wilde before 10.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I (28F) am lying to my bosses (300M/34M) about why I'm working for them. Now I've moved into their house (long story), would I be the asshole if I didn't tell them about the psychotic, shape-shifting cult leader who is holding my memories in exchange for information about them?
#FiFRevPit #writing
#FiFRevPit #writing
A favorite! Pitch your MC as an Am I The A****** post 🤭 #FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I (28F) am lying to my bosses (300M/34M) about why I'm working for them. Now I've moved into their house (long story), would I be the asshole if I didn't tell them about the psychotic, shape-shifting cult leader who is holding my memories in exchange for information about them?
#FiFRevPit #writing
#FiFRevPit #writing
Prepping a piece for submission is intense. At what point do you declare it is just ready to be sent into the world? #writing #writersofbluesky
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Prepping a piece for submission is intense. At what point do you declare it is just ready to be sent into the world? #writing #writersofbluesky
Oh man.
Dustin (Like the Movies) is definitely bringing some stale popcorn from The Movie Palace, because he totally forgot he was invited.
Virginia (Whiskey & Blood) has a store bought blueberry pie, red eyes, and burnt crust pieces in her hair.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writevember
Dustin (Like the Movies) is definitely bringing some stale popcorn from The Movie Palace, because he totally forgot he was invited.
Virginia (Whiskey & Blood) has a store bought blueberry pie, red eyes, and burnt crust pieces in her hair.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writevember
Day number three! Time for dinner.... #FiFRevPit #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
November 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Oh man.
Dustin (Like the Movies) is definitely bringing some stale popcorn from The Movie Palace, because he totally forgot he was invited.
Virginia (Whiskey & Blood) has a store bought blueberry pie, red eyes, and burnt crust pieces in her hair.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writevember
Dustin (Like the Movies) is definitely bringing some stale popcorn from The Movie Palace, because he totally forgot he was invited.
Virginia (Whiskey & Blood) has a store bought blueberry pie, red eyes, and burnt crust pieces in her hair.
#FiFRevPit #writing #writevember
Rewind. Eject. Insert.
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Rewind. Eject. Insert.
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
📼 Warning: This tape contains the yearning of Say Anything combined with small town politics, alt boys, queer awakenings, quirky side characters, and too much 90's nostalgia.
Press Play on Like the Movies.
#W #YA #QuestPit #writevember
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Good morning, Quest Pitters!
Whiskey & Blood is a magical realism title set on Earth, with an alternate history twist.
If you enjoy:
Plus Size/Sassy FMCs, Sexy/Dangerous Cinnamon Roll Boyfriends, and 'Touch them and Die' Short Kings, than Whiskey & Blood is for you.
#W #F #DF #R #questpit
Whiskey & Blood is a magical realism title set on Earth, with an alternate history twist.
If you enjoy:
Plus Size/Sassy FMCs, Sexy/Dangerous Cinnamon Roll Boyfriends, and 'Touch them and Die' Short Kings, than Whiskey & Blood is for you.
#W #F #DF #R #questpit
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Chronically late as ever, I'm Rowan. A cryptid queer author emerging from my cocoon for #writevember
WIP: 90s nostalgia, queer first love, YA, holiday/romcom.
This is an expansion of a short story previously developed.
Goal this moth is to hit between 30k and 50k words on this first draft.
WIP: 90s nostalgia, queer first love, YA, holiday/romcom.
This is an expansion of a short story previously developed.
Goal this moth is to hit between 30k and 50k words on this first draft.
#Writevember begins!
Let's start with who you are, the WIP you'll be working on this month, and your writing goal. Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
Let's start with who you are, the WIP you'll be working on this month, and your writing goal. Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
November 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Chronically late as ever, I'm Rowan. A cryptid queer author emerging from my cocoon for #writevember
WIP: 90s nostalgia, queer first love, YA, holiday/romcom.
This is an expansion of a short story previously developed.
Goal this moth is to hit between 30k and 50k words on this first draft.
WIP: 90s nostalgia, queer first love, YA, holiday/romcom.
This is an expansion of a short story previously developed.
Goal this moth is to hit between 30k and 50k words on this first draft.
Reposted by 🍄 Rowan Alexander... is writing
A writing challenge made for real people with lives, jobs, and maybe three different WIPs fighting for attention 👀
Write 30k words in November. That’s it.
And you can even start prepping with us! Check out our official Writing Circle at storyforge.com/30kin30days
#booksky
Write 30k words in November. That’s it.
And you can even start prepping with us! Check out our official Writing Circle at storyforge.com/30kin30days
#booksky
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A writing challenge made for real people with lives, jobs, and maybe three different WIPs fighting for attention 👀
Write 30k words in November. That’s it.
And you can even start prepping with us! Check out our official Writing Circle at storyforge.com/30kin30days
#booksky
Write 30k words in November. That’s it.
And you can even start prepping with us! Check out our official Writing Circle at storyforge.com/30kin30days
#booksky