A.M. Obst - Fantasy Author & Editor
@amobstwriter.bsky.social
I see things in my head, then try to wrestle them into words.
Author of the Serpentstone epic fantasy duology... and more to come.
Experienced Copy Editor and Proofreader, too - visit my website or get in touch.
https://amobst.com
No generative AI
Author of the Serpentstone epic fantasy duology... and more to come.
Experienced Copy Editor and Proofreader, too - visit my website or get in touch.
https://amobst.com
No generative AI
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A reminder that my epic fantasy duology isn't expensive! Available from a range of online stores including Smashwords, Apple Books, Kobo, Amazon and B&N.
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books2read.com/HungryFire - $/£/€ 0.99
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"Please listen carefully to the following #options:
Press 1 to hear your account balance.
Press 2 to stare into the abyss.
Press 3 to scream into the void.
Press 4 to reverse the universe back to the Big Bang and start over.
Press 5 to speak to a customer service representative."
#vss365
Press 1 to hear your account balance.
Press 2 to stare into the abyss.
Press 3 to scream into the void.
Press 4 to reverse the universe back to the Big Bang and start over.
Press 5 to speak to a customer service representative."
#vss365
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer...
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer...
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
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Word for November 19, 2025: #JOIN
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November 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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So, my reality yesterday was 🕰️
I was actually facilitating ActionLearning!
Apologies 2all I missed
So what next 4 my clearly defined goal?
Let’s explore...
What R my options?
What is my next step?
Who could help me achieve my goal?
The #vss365 #prompt for 19 Nov is #Options
I was actually facilitating ActionLearning!
Apologies 2all I missed
So what next 4 my clearly defined goal?
Let’s explore...
What R my options?
What is my next step?
Who could help me achieve my goal?
The #vss365 #prompt for 19 Nov is #Options
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November 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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#Booksky We’re doing our first ever ebook set and it’s up for preorder now! Get a great deal on the entire Astreiant Series for some great gay fantasy reading to end the year! Releases 12/15 and preorders are up at our site, Smashwords and beyond - queenofswordspress.com/product/comp...
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#Booksky We’re doing our first ever ebook set and it’s up for preorder now! Get a great deal on the entire Astreiant Series for some great gay fantasy reading to end the year! Releases 12/15 and preorders are up at our site, Smashwords and beyond - queenofswordspress.com/product/comp...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Why can't you stop living in a fantasy world and focus on #reality?" she asked with a flash of irritation.
He turned on the news. More war, more crime, more scandal. A myriad of ways in which humans could make the lives of their fellows worse.
"Nope," he said, and picked up his book again.
#vss365
He turned on the news. More war, more crime, more scandal. A myriad of ways in which humans could make the lives of their fellows worse.
"Nope," he said, and picked up his book again.
#vss365
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Word for November 18, 2025: #RADIANT
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November 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Wow
Inspiring writes4Goal
So our next thing now is to explore the reality of what can be achieved - where R we now?
R is for reality
It’s no good planning an exercise plan-based on gym membership if I can’t really afford 2 join a gym!
The #vss365 #prompt for 18Nov is #Reality
Inspiring writes4Goal
So our next thing now is to explore the reality of what can be achieved - where R we now?
R is for reality
It’s no good planning an exercise plan-based on gym membership if I can’t really afford 2 join a gym!
The #vss365 #prompt for 18Nov is #Reality
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November 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Your regular reminder that there is absolutely nothing "hard" or "tough" about targeting the poorest, most vulnerable, and least able to defend themselves groups of people on the entire planet
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Your regular reminder that there is absolutely nothing "hard" or "tough" about targeting the poorest, most vulnerable, and least able to defend themselves groups of people on the entire planet
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Your Party is now using Generative AI, the technology created by billionaires to put working people out of a job, to promote their worker's union event.
Why can't you use some of the donations you receive to pay an artist instead of stealing a poor facsimile of their work? This is wage theft
Why can't you use some of the donations you receive to pay an artist instead of stealing a poor facsimile of their work? This is wage theft
Join me, Alan Mardghum, Heather Wood and others for Your Party’s rally with the Durham Miners Association!
🌹Saturday 15 November, 1pm
🌹 Pitman’s Parliament, Durham Miners’ Association, DH1 4BB
Tickets are first come first serve, so don’t miss out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-party...
🌹Saturday 15 November, 1pm
🌹 Pitman’s Parliament, Durham Miners’ Association, DH1 4BB
Tickets are first come first serve, so don’t miss out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-party...
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Your Party is now using Generative AI, the technology created by billionaires to put working people out of a job, to promote their worker's union event.
Why can't you use some of the donations you receive to pay an artist instead of stealing a poor facsimile of their work? This is wage theft
Why can't you use some of the donations you receive to pay an artist instead of stealing a poor facsimile of their work? This is wage theft
Anxiety surged through him as the ball arced through the air. Had he aimed correctly?
The crowd roared as the ball flew between the #goal posts.
His teammates whooped and hoisted him up on their shoulders.
Damn. This wasn't what he wanted. It would make faking his own death impossible.
#vss365
The crowd roared as the ball flew between the #goal posts.
His teammates whooped and hoisted him up on their shoulders.
Damn. This wasn't what he wanted. It would make faking his own death impossible.
#vss365
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Word for November 17, 2025: #STRIPE
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November 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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I’m in awe of our vss community🙏
In order 2make change, focus can help.
After understanding the true issue, the next step is to clearly define & focus on a goal
The next word comes from the acronym GROW
G is for a clearly defined goal.
The #vss365 #prompt for 17Nov is #Goal
In order 2make change, focus can help.
After understanding the true issue, the next step is to clearly define & focus on a goal
The next word comes from the acronym GROW
G is for a clearly defined goal.
The #vss365 #prompt for 17Nov is #Goal
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November 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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This argument that we need to adopt fascism-lite to prevent electing fascists is a big ahistorical lie, and it has a lot of currency in Canada too. This will not solve any problems fascists blame on refugees, while it concedes the idea that they're correct to blame them. This is how you get ICE.
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This argument that we need to adopt fascism-lite to prevent electing fascists is a big ahistorical lie, and it has a lot of currency in Canada too. This will not solve any problems fascists blame on refugees, while it concedes the idea that they're correct to blame them. This is how you get ICE.
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These are all people I work with whole livelihoods are being threatened by AI. They’re all amazing, and as far as I’m concerned, irreplaceable.
No 1: Laura Grandi, my Italian translator…
No 1: Laura Grandi, my Italian translator…
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
These are all people I work with whole livelihoods are being threatened by AI. They’re all amazing, and as far as I’m concerned, irreplaceable.
No 1: Laura Grandi, my Italian translator…
No 1: Laura Grandi, my Italian translator…
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Today's drawing is another abstract meditation doodle. I was thinking of trees and autumn leaves, but, as with all art, you may interpret it as you please 💜
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today's drawing is another abstract meditation doodle. I was thinking of trees and autumn leaves, but, as with all art, you may interpret it as you please 💜
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Word for November 15, 2025: #DESIGN
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November 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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#vss365 #prompt #Nov15
Good morning, writers!
From tomorrow your host will be the lovely & healthy Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social who will post at 8am GMT.
Thank you all; it's been great apart from the early mornings!
My final word is #transport - very apt as I trundle off into the sunset.
Good morning, writers!
From tomorrow your host will be the lovely & healthy Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social who will post at 8am GMT.
Thank you all; it's been great apart from the early mornings!
My final word is #transport - very apt as I trundle off into the sunset.
a man is riding a cardboard cart down a street in a city .
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November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
#vss365 #prompt #Nov15
Good morning, writers!
From tomorrow your host will be the lovely & healthy Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social who will post at 8am GMT.
Thank you all; it's been great apart from the early mornings!
My final word is #transport - very apt as I trundle off into the sunset.
Good morning, writers!
From tomorrow your host will be the lovely & healthy Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social who will post at 8am GMT.
Thank you all; it's been great apart from the early mornings!
My final word is #transport - very apt as I trundle off into the sunset.
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At some point in one’s life
the #number of yesterdays becomes greater than the number
of your tomorrow's.
Cherish the today's.
Fill them with joy,seek for that which warms a heart .
Until every last one
of your yesterday’s blazes so bright that it lights up every one
of your tomorrow's
#vss365
the #number of yesterdays becomes greater than the number
of your tomorrow's.
Cherish the today's.
Fill them with joy,seek for that which warms a heart .
Until every last one
of your yesterday’s blazes so bright that it lights up every one
of your tomorrow's
#vss365
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Rory wasn’t one for putting too much emphasis on the statistics of a character, analysing critical probabilities and damage points.
He just did things and if they made monsters die faster, great! He didn’t pay attention to a #number unless it was bigger than what he already had in the stat.
#vss365
He just did things and if they made monsters die faster, great! He didn’t pay attention to a #number unless it was bigger than what he already had in the stat.
#vss365
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Word for November 13, 2025: #CRAB
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November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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The frost writes #myths with sullen blades
‘Til sunrise melts the chill.
What dreaming world this landscape is
When left to nature’s will.
#vss365 #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #writing #writer #writingcommunity #landscape #nature #creativewriting #frost #autumn
‘Til sunrise melts the chill.
What dreaming world this landscape is
When left to nature’s will.
#vss365 #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #writing #writer #writingcommunity #landscape #nature #creativewriting #frost #autumn
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The frost writes #myths with sullen blades
‘Til sunrise melts the chill.
What dreaming world this landscape is
When left to nature’s will.
#vss365 #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #writing #writer #writingcommunity #landscape #nature #creativewriting #frost #autumn
‘Til sunrise melts the chill.
What dreaming world this landscape is
When left to nature’s will.
#vss365 #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #writing #writer #writingcommunity #landscape #nature #creativewriting #frost #autumn