Darnell Lee
@dd-lee.bsky.social
Writer, veteran, and father. My love for storytelling came from my mother and literature from HP and chamber of secrets✨ Currently writing a fantasy epic.
Author Site: https://www.darnelldlee.com
Twitter: _DarnellLee
Author Site: https://www.darnelldlee.com
Twitter: _DarnellLee
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Darnell Lee
@dd-lee.bsky.social
· Jan 24
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The excerpt text follows:
[Due to the length of the excerpt I must paraphrase]
A young boy stares down at trolls sparring in a courtyard. He expresses a contemptuous attitude toward them but finds himself drifting off into deep thoughts about events, unknown to the reader, that happened prior to](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dgptiukf6moq4fpur4lqg2y5/bafkreihekynsxmkmi54wxmgiyhbg6itfkstec7g2smw5crqan63ukpguj4@jpeg)
A traumatized boy, a resentful outcast, and their zealous leader, fates intertwine amidst a thousand years old conflict. Will it outlast them?
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
Finished and posted to my site, another indie book review/analysis. This one is: The Sorrow of The Wise Man by Bella Dunn.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Finished and posted to my site, another indie book review/analysis. This one is: The Sorrow of The Wise Man by Bella Dunn.
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Good morning,
Justs sent out my August "newsletter."
This time around it features a creation story based on my fantasy series, something I plan to do each month.
If interested and you like a quick fantasy read, join the newsletter on website.
Justs sent out my August "newsletter."
This time around it features a creation story based on my fantasy series, something I plan to do each month.
If interested and you like a quick fantasy read, join the newsletter on website.
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Good morning,
Justs sent out my August "newsletter."
This time around it features a creation story based on my fantasy series, something I plan to do each month.
If interested and you like a quick fantasy read, join the newsletter on website.
Justs sent out my August "newsletter."
This time around it features a creation story based on my fantasy series, something I plan to do each month.
If interested and you like a quick fantasy read, join the newsletter on website.
Do you put warnings and disclaimers in the front matter of your books? Why or why not?
Would you read a book that does not have a warning or disclaimer?
Would you read a book that does not have a warning or disclaimer?
August 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Do you put warnings and disclaimers in the front matter of your books? Why or why not?
Would you read a book that does not have a warning or disclaimer?
Would you read a book that does not have a warning or disclaimer?
I haven’t been active here for sometime.
Social media is a hassle to balance, especially when trying to build an audience/readership for book publishing.
Social media is a hassle to balance, especially when trying to build an audience/readership for book publishing.
March 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I haven’t been active here for sometime.
Social media is a hassle to balance, especially when trying to build an audience/readership for book publishing.
Social media is a hassle to balance, especially when trying to build an audience/readership for book publishing.
February 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
February 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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This is why they've been working so hard to divide us by sex, gender, race, religion, class, GENERATION, party, region, educational status. Because if I DON'T LIKE YOU...I WON'T DEFEND YOU.
February 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is why they've been working so hard to divide us by sex, gender, race, religion, class, GENERATION, party, region, educational status. Because if I DON'T LIKE YOU...I WON'T DEFEND YOU.
Writers, we owe it to ourselves and that hopeful reader to conceive, write, and publish that story. I could potentially be the tale they need to get them through something or inspire the storyteller of the future.
#booksky #writingcommunity #blacksky
#booksky #writingcommunity #blacksky
February 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Writers, we owe it to ourselves and that hopeful reader to conceive, write, and publish that story. I could potentially be the tale they need to get them through something or inspire the storyteller of the future.
#booksky #writingcommunity #blacksky
#booksky #writingcommunity #blacksky
Had to make a critical change to the current WIP.
It’s a bit frustrating that I had to but it’ll make the story more cohesive and even in tone.
Writing this manuscript the second time around has a host new challenges to overcome.
#Booksky
It’s a bit frustrating that I had to but it’ll make the story more cohesive and even in tone.
Writing this manuscript the second time around has a host new challenges to overcome.
#Booksky
February 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Had to make a critical change to the current WIP.
It’s a bit frustrating that I had to but it’ll make the story more cohesive and even in tone.
Writing this manuscript the second time around has a host new challenges to overcome.
#Booksky
It’s a bit frustrating that I had to but it’ll make the story more cohesive and even in tone.
Writing this manuscript the second time around has a host new challenges to overcome.
#Booksky
If I could record my inner thoughts, I’d probably written more than a dozen books by now.
#Booksky #bookcommunity #writingcommunity
#Booksky #bookcommunity #writingcommunity
February 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If I could record my inner thoughts, I’d probably written more than a dozen books by now.
#Booksky #bookcommunity #writingcommunity
#Booksky #bookcommunity #writingcommunity
Are their any contest for indie authors writing short story collections in speculative fiction?
Also, where can I find a list or resource of writing contest for self-published/indie authors writing in the fantasy genre?
#writingcommunity
Also, where can I find a list or resource of writing contest for self-published/indie authors writing in the fantasy genre?
#writingcommunity
February 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Are their any contest for indie authors writing short story collections in speculative fiction?
Also, where can I find a list or resource of writing contest for self-published/indie authors writing in the fantasy genre?
#writingcommunity
Also, where can I find a list or resource of writing contest for self-published/indie authors writing in the fantasy genre?
#writingcommunity
Who is the greatest side character ever written?
I’d say Gollum. While a central character in The LoTR, Gollum at times provides guidance to the heroes. But more importantly he highlighted key strengths and weaknesses of Frodo and Sam. 🧵
I’d say Gollum. While a central character in The LoTR, Gollum at times provides guidance to the heroes. But more importantly he highlighted key strengths and weaknesses of Frodo and Sam. 🧵
January 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Who is the greatest side character ever written?
I’d say Gollum. While a central character in The LoTR, Gollum at times provides guidance to the heroes. But more importantly he highlighted key strengths and weaknesses of Frodo and Sam. 🧵
I’d say Gollum. While a central character in The LoTR, Gollum at times provides guidance to the heroes. But more importantly he highlighted key strengths and weaknesses of Frodo and Sam. 🧵
I don’t mind a short prologue. Anything more than three or four pages usually gets a skim through or I find a summary of it somewhere.
Now, if you’re feeling your mostBrandon Sanderson self and want to do a prelude and a prologue…I’d read it based on the boldness alone.
You?
Now, if you’re feeling your mostBrandon Sanderson self and want to do a prelude and a prologue…I’d read it based on the boldness alone.
You?
January 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I don’t mind a short prologue. Anything more than three or four pages usually gets a skim through or I find a summary of it somewhere.
Now, if you’re feeling your mostBrandon Sanderson self and want to do a prelude and a prologue…I’d read it based on the boldness alone.
You?
Now, if you’re feeling your mostBrandon Sanderson self and want to do a prelude and a prologue…I’d read it based on the boldness alone.
You?
I realized I never shown my cat to you guys.
His name is Grayson and he’s 7. I had him since he was two/three months old. He’s calm and affectionate so he makes a perfect companion.
Don’t mind my son, he was calling for his mom.
#writingcommunity #bookcommunity
His name is Grayson and he’s 7. I had him since he was two/three months old. He’s calm and affectionate so he makes a perfect companion.
Don’t mind my son, he was calling for his mom.
#writingcommunity #bookcommunity
January 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I realized I never shown my cat to you guys.
His name is Grayson and he’s 7. I had him since he was two/three months old. He’s calm and affectionate so he makes a perfect companion.
Don’t mind my son, he was calling for his mom.
#writingcommunity #bookcommunity
His name is Grayson and he’s 7. I had him since he was two/three months old. He’s calm and affectionate so he makes a perfect companion.
Don’t mind my son, he was calling for his mom.
#writingcommunity #bookcommunity
I spent the morning writing mythos for my fantasy novel series.
It’s really amazing, what im creating.
#bookcommunity #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasylit #blacksky
It’s really amazing, what im creating.
#bookcommunity #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasylit #blacksky
January 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I spent the morning writing mythos for my fantasy novel series.
It’s really amazing, what im creating.
#bookcommunity #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasylit #blacksky
It’s really amazing, what im creating.
#bookcommunity #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasylit #blacksky
January 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I cam across a post where the poster asked,
“If you can only choose one, would you prefer to be a critically acclaimed author or a bestselling one?
I respond critical acclaim. I went through comments and most that I seen said best-selling for various reasons…🧵
“If you can only choose one, would you prefer to be a critically acclaimed author or a bestselling one?
I respond critical acclaim. I went through comments and most that I seen said best-selling for various reasons…🧵
January 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I cam across a post where the poster asked,
“If you can only choose one, would you prefer to be a critically acclaimed author or a bestselling one?
I respond critical acclaim. I went through comments and most that I seen said best-selling for various reasons…🧵
“If you can only choose one, would you prefer to be a critically acclaimed author or a bestselling one?
I respond critical acclaim. I went through comments and most that I seen said best-selling for various reasons…🧵
Reposted by Darnell Lee
It all started with a miscarriage.
After a false report sent me to jail, my estranged family rallied to protect my son from my abuser while I fought murder charges & media attacks behind bars.
#YouDeservePit #A #Q #NF #MEM
After a false report sent me to jail, my estranged family rallied to protect my son from my abuser while I fought murder charges & media attacks behind bars.
#YouDeservePit #A #Q #NF #MEM
January 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It all started with a miscarriage.
After a false report sent me to jail, my estranged family rallied to protect my son from my abuser while I fought murder charges & media attacks behind bars.
#YouDeservePit #A #Q #NF #MEM
After a false report sent me to jail, my estranged family rallied to protect my son from my abuser while I fought murder charges & media attacks behind bars.
#YouDeservePit #A #Q #NF #MEM
Reposted by Darnell Lee
KINSHIP, a pitch-black thriller with horror elements featuring queer characters, long-lost siblings, and (of course) murder.
6 literary agents are currently reading it. Wouldn't you love to read it too? #Q #A #T #H #YoudeservepIt
6 literary agents are currently reading it. Wouldn't you love to read it too? #Q #A #T #H #YoudeservepIt
January 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
KINSHIP, a pitch-black thriller with horror elements featuring queer characters, long-lost siblings, and (of course) murder.
6 literary agents are currently reading it. Wouldn't you love to read it too? #Q #A #T #H #YoudeservepIt
6 literary agents are currently reading it. Wouldn't you love to read it too? #Q #A #T #H #YoudeservepIt
A traumatized boy, a resentful outcast, and their zealous leader, fates intertwine amidst a thousand years old conflict. Will it outlast them?
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
January 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A traumatized boy, a resentful outcast, and their zealous leader, fates intertwine amidst a thousand years old conflict. Will it outlast them?
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
See their choices shape the future of Thera✨
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
Reposted by Darnell Lee
The forbidden love between death and a mortal from BELLADONNA x the yearning from OUaBH x NOSFERATU'S dream haunting ability with a romantic tone.
A vampire who desires death finds the key in the only women he’s ever loved.
Doomed to eternal love or each other’s demise.
#YA #WIP #Youdeservepit
January 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The forbidden love between death and a mortal from BELLADONNA x the yearning from OUaBH x NOSFERATU'S dream haunting ability with a romantic tone.
A vampire who desires death finds the key in the only women he’s ever loved.
Doomed to eternal love or each other’s demise.
#YA #WIP #Youdeservepit
Reposted by Darnell Lee
⋆⁺₊ ✧ White Trash Witchcraft ✩ ₊ ˚. ⋆
Southern inheritances are always dark—But when Sierra’s dad succumbs to something even stronger than his usual opioids, she must decide which monsters to slay and which to become
#YouDeservePit #Q #H #T #LitAgents #Agentsguide
Southern inheritances are always dark—But when Sierra’s dad succumbs to something even stronger than his usual opioids, she must decide which monsters to slay and which to become
#YouDeservePit #Q #H #T #LitAgents #Agentsguide
January 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
⋆⁺₊ ✧ White Trash Witchcraft ✩ ₊ ˚. ⋆
Southern inheritances are always dark—But when Sierra’s dad succumbs to something even stronger than his usual opioids, she must decide which monsters to slay and which to become
#YouDeservePit #Q #H #T #LitAgents #Agentsguide
Southern inheritances are always dark—But when Sierra’s dad succumbs to something even stronger than his usual opioids, she must decide which monsters to slay and which to become
#YouDeservePit #Q #H #T #LitAgents #Agentsguide
Reposted by Darnell Lee
Introducing 🐺 WIP on 🦋:
A multi-generational family strewn over rival pack lines must decide what’s worth fighting for.
🩸 werewolf dementia
🩸 lycanthropy as gen. trauma
🩸 mate trope subversion
🩸 lycan gang war
🩸dysfunc. family
#youdeserveplt #WIP #A #F
A multi-generational family strewn over rival pack lines must decide what’s worth fighting for.
🩸 werewolf dementia
🩸 lycanthropy as gen. trauma
🩸 mate trope subversion
🩸 lycan gang war
🩸dysfunc. family
#youdeserveplt #WIP #A #F
January 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Introducing 🐺 WIP on 🦋:
A multi-generational family strewn over rival pack lines must decide what’s worth fighting for.
🩸 werewolf dementia
🩸 lycanthropy as gen. trauma
🩸 mate trope subversion
🩸 lycan gang war
🩸dysfunc. family
#youdeserveplt #WIP #A #F
A multi-generational family strewn over rival pack lines must decide what’s worth fighting for.
🩸 werewolf dementia
🩸 lycanthropy as gen. trauma
🩸 mate trope subversion
🩸 lycan gang war
🩸dysfunc. family
#youdeserveplt #WIP #A #F