Alyse Steves
@alysesteves.bsky.social
Scientist. Writer. WIPs: The Brightest Nightmares, Raven & Doe, Cinders & Soul, The Fern & the Firefly. She/her. 🏳️🌈
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Some indie SF/F books that I recommend to support the women authors on International Women's Day:
@jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social Isabelle Markus @alysesteves.bsky.social @cblansdell.bsky.social @szattwellauthor.bsky.social @tmkohl.bsky.social @triempery.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
@jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social Isabelle Markus @alysesteves.bsky.social @cblansdell.bsky.social @szattwellauthor.bsky.social @tmkohl.bsky.social @triempery.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some indie SF/F books that I recommend to support the women authors on International Women's Day:
@jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social Isabelle Markus @alysesteves.bsky.social @cblansdell.bsky.social @szattwellauthor.bsky.social @tmkohl.bsky.social @triempery.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
@jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social Isabelle Markus @alysesteves.bsky.social @cblansdell.bsky.social @szattwellauthor.bsky.social @tmkohl.bsky.social @triempery.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social
First butterfly emerged in the new nursery. My parents were really excited about it when I got home. I think I got another two hooked on the hobby. 🤣
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
First butterfly emerged in the new nursery. My parents were really excited about it when I got home. I think I got another two hooked on the hobby. 🤣
Haven’t had much time to write the past two weeks, but The Fern and the Firefly is now over 2,000 words. I’ll take it.
February 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Haven’t had much time to write the past two weeks, but The Fern and the Firefly is now over 2,000 words. I’ll take it.
The Fern and the Firefly is 1,800 words. Making slow and steady progress.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Fern and the Firefly is 1,800 words. Making slow and steady progress.
Absolutely cracking up because I didn’t expect anyone to notice that my short story, Polaris, is *ever so slightly* fanfic. Not only did a reader pick up on which cartoon inspired it, he caught the line where a character mimics a telltale mannerism from the TV show character. 🤣
February 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Absolutely cracking up because I didn’t expect anyone to notice that my short story, Polaris, is *ever so slightly* fanfic. Not only did a reader pick up on which cartoon inspired it, he caught the line where a character mimics a telltale mannerism from the TV show character. 🤣
Got the second draft of my short story done this weekend. Didn’t get much time to work on The Fern and the Firefly, but it’s over 1,000 words and somehow … starting off humorously? 🤷♀️
February 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Got the second draft of my short story done this weekend. Didn’t get much time to work on The Fern and the Firefly, but it’s over 1,000 words and somehow … starting off humorously? 🤷♀️
That awkward moment when you realize your witch MC is also … Appalachian?
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January 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
That awkward moment when you realize your witch MC is also … Appalachian?
Pretty sure The Fern & The Firefly is starting with the line “The dead woman in the corner was getting feisty.”
Because why not? 😂
Because why not? 😂
January 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Pretty sure The Fern & The Firefly is starting with the line “The dead woman in the corner was getting feisty.”
Because why not? 😂
Because why not? 😂
The broad range of reactions to the same parts of this short story have me cackling. 🤣
January 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The broad range of reactions to the same parts of this short story have me cackling. 🤣
Sent the first draft of my short story out for feedback. 🫣
January 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sent the first draft of my short story out for feedback. 🫣
Worked on my short story, Polaris (tentative), tonight. Edited 6 out of 30 pages. I’m quite happy with it still. 😊
January 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Worked on my short story, Polaris (tentative), tonight. Edited 6 out of 30 pages. I’m quite happy with it still. 😊
Only in Florida can you plant a caterpillar nursery and a strawberry patch in January. (It’s currently 85 degrees.)
January 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Only in Florida can you plant a caterpillar nursery and a strawberry patch in January. (It’s currently 85 degrees.)
Sitting down to finish this short story. 🤞
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January 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Sitting down to finish this short story. 🤞
Absolutely dragging today, but I’m determined to finish this short story by Monday. Wish me luck!
January 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Absolutely dragging today, but I’m determined to finish this short story by Monday. Wish me luck!
The short story I’m working on for an anthology reached 7,900 words last night. The first draft is *almost* done. Moving took a lot of energy away from writing in 2024. Starting 2025 by completing the first draft of a writing project is a refreshing change.
January 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The short story I’m working on for an anthology reached 7,900 words last night. The first draft is *almost* done. Moving took a lot of energy away from writing in 2024. Starting 2025 by completing the first draft of a writing project is a refreshing change.
That awkward moment when you’re scrolling through Google Docs and find a book you started in 2011 … that you have absolutely no memory of.
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January 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
That awkward moment when you’re scrolling through Google Docs and find a book you started in 2011 … that you have absolutely no memory of.
Writers, what are some things you accomplished in 2024? What do you hope to accomplish in 2025?
December 31, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Writers, what are some things you accomplished in 2024? What do you hope to accomplish in 2025?
I lived my very best, nerdiest little life yesterday.
Bonus: did research for a bunch of WIPs.
Bonus: did research for a bunch of WIPs.
December 31, 2024 at 2:24 PM
I lived my very best, nerdiest little life yesterday.
Bonus: did research for a bunch of WIPs.
Bonus: did research for a bunch of WIPs.
I completely forgot to change The Darkest Memories’ price back, so it’s still $0.99 if you’re looking for a NYE deal. 😂
December 31, 2024 at 1:45 PM
I completely forgot to change The Darkest Memories’ price back, so it’s still $0.99 if you’re looking for a NYE deal. 😂
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My thriller is on sale for the holidays. Download The Darkest Memories for free. Today only!
December 24, 2024 at 10:45 AM
My thriller is on sale for the holidays. Download The Darkest Memories for free. Today only!
My thriller is on sale for the holidays. Download The Darkest Memories for free. Today only!
December 24, 2024 at 10:45 AM
My thriller is on sale for the holidays. Download The Darkest Memories for free. Today only!
Working on a short story (tentatively titled Polaris) and having a lot of fun with it. Especially all of the Easter eggs that are probably amusing to only me. 😂
December 19, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Working on a short story (tentatively titled Polaris) and having a lot of fun with it. Especially all of the Easter eggs that are probably amusing to only me. 😂
Just so y’all know, chickens star in my cozy paranormal.
I didn’t see it coming either, but I’m not complaining. 😂
Oh, and did I mention kittens? There will be kittens.
I didn’t see it coming either, but I’m not complaining. 😂
Oh, and did I mention kittens? There will be kittens.
December 18, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Just so y’all know, chickens star in my cozy paranormal.
I didn’t see it coming either, but I’m not complaining. 😂
Oh, and did I mention kittens? There will be kittens.
I didn’t see it coming either, but I’m not complaining. 😂
Oh, and did I mention kittens? There will be kittens.
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VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Take a look at this year’s Indie Ink Award nominations and help us declare some finalists! indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
December 15, 2024 at 8:19 PM
VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Take a look at this year’s Indie Ink Award nominations and help us declare some finalists! indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...