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
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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February 8, 2025 at 10:14 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
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
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
January 26, 2025 at 11:11 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
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The excerpt text follows:
[Due to the length of the excerpt I must paraphrase]
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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
Introducing the protagonist of TSR
Aymer, aged 13: Insecure, despondent, and determined.
Syric, the dragon-marked: Cold, merciless, and resolute.
Keena, the ever-daughter: , mysterious, and wise.
They’ll need each other more than they know.
#YouDeservepIt #A #F #WIP #booksky
Aymer, aged 13: Insecure, despondent, and determined.
Syric, the dragon-marked: Cold, merciless, and resolute.
Keena, the ever-daughter: , mysterious, and wise.
They’ll need each other more than they know.
#YouDeservepIt #A #F #WIP #booksky
January 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Introducing the protagonist of TSR
Aymer, aged 13: Insecure, despondent, and determined.
Syric, the dragon-marked: Cold, merciless, and resolute.
Keena, the ever-daughter: , mysterious, and wise.
They’ll need each other more than they know.
#YouDeservepIt #A #F #WIP #booksky
Aymer, aged 13: Insecure, despondent, and determined.
Syric, the dragon-marked: Cold, merciless, and resolute.
Keena, the ever-daughter: , mysterious, and wise.
They’ll need each other more than they know.
#YouDeservepIt #A #F #WIP #booksky
How much must a young kid endure to return home? Is there refuge in the world he walks with a target on his back.
Fight or cower?
A deeply connected tale of hope, triumph, hardship, and despair.
The Shattered Realms
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
Fight or cower?
A deeply connected tale of hope, triumph, hardship, and despair.
The Shattered Realms
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
January 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How much must a young kid endure to return home? Is there refuge in the world he walks with a target on his back.
Fight or cower?
A deeply connected tale of hope, triumph, hardship, and despair.
The Shattered Realms
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
Fight or cower?
A deeply connected tale of hope, triumph, hardship, and despair.
The Shattered Realms
#YouDeservepIt #F #A #WIP #bookcommunity #booksky
I’ve recently read this article and highlight the major points in the 🧵
January 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I’ve recently read this article and highlight the major points in the 🧵
Alright✨ Here’s the house illustration that kicked my butt earlier. @RAWWkarma_ [on X] completed the rest of it and the video is posted on my website in the Vlog section.
Website link is on my profile and in the 🧵 below.
#bookcommunity #childrensbook #booksky #picturebook #writingcommunity
Website link is on my profile and in the 🧵 below.
#bookcommunity #childrensbook #booksky #picturebook #writingcommunity
January 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Alright✨ Here’s the house illustration that kicked my butt earlier. @RAWWkarma_ [on X] completed the rest of it and the video is posted on my website in the Vlog section.
Website link is on my profile and in the 🧵 below.
#bookcommunity #childrensbook #booksky #picturebook #writingcommunity
Website link is on my profile and in the 🧵 below.
#bookcommunity #childrensbook #booksky #picturebook #writingcommunity
Forenoon✨
I wouldn’t to post the draft blurb for my debut fantasy novel.
Feedback is welcome and shares/re-post are too.
There’s more to be offered on my website as well. I’ll provide a link.
🔗 www.darnelldlee.com
#booksky #fantasyreaders #blurb #bskypromo #fantasy #epic #trilogy
I wouldn’t to post the draft blurb for my debut fantasy novel.
Feedback is welcome and shares/re-post are too.
There’s more to be offered on my website as well. I’ll provide a link.
🔗 www.darnelldlee.com
#booksky #fantasyreaders #blurb #bskypromo #fantasy #epic #trilogy
January 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Forenoon✨
I wouldn’t to post the draft blurb for my debut fantasy novel.
Feedback is welcome and shares/re-post are too.
There’s more to be offered on my website as well. I’ll provide a link.
🔗 www.darnelldlee.com
#booksky #fantasyreaders #blurb #bskypromo #fantasy #epic #trilogy
I wouldn’t to post the draft blurb for my debut fantasy novel.
Feedback is welcome and shares/re-post are too.
There’s more to be offered on my website as well. I’ll provide a link.
🔗 www.darnelldlee.com
#booksky #fantasyreaders #blurb #bskypromo #fantasy #epic #trilogy
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #amwriting #bskypromo #bskywriter
Day 18: EoY read/write goal
I hope to finish the second draft of my novel and possible get through The Way of Kings by then, but with my writing I’m not certain I’ll finish it and I’m only on Ch. 7. 🤷🏾♂️
Day 18: EoY read/write goal
I hope to finish the second draft of my novel and possible get through The Way of Kings by then, but with my writing I’m not certain I’ll finish it and I’m only on Ch. 7. 🤷🏾♂️
November 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #amwriting #bskypromo #bskywriter
Day 18: EoY read/write goal
I hope to finish the second draft of my novel and possible get through The Way of Kings by then, but with my writing I’m not certain I’ll finish it and I’m only on Ch. 7. 🤷🏾♂️
Day 18: EoY read/write goal
I hope to finish the second draft of my novel and possible get through The Way of Kings by then, but with my writing I’m not certain I’ll finish it and I’m only on Ch. 7. 🤷🏾♂️
I hiked a mountain today
And gave to it, all that burden me
Those no good thoughts and feels
And then I allowed it to pour into me
When I left that mountain
I felt anew
With clarity, focus, and introspection
And now in this poem I share it with you
#WritingCommunity #bskypromo
#bsky
And gave to it, all that burden me
Those no good thoughts and feels
And then I allowed it to pour into me
When I left that mountain
I felt anew
With clarity, focus, and introspection
And now in this poem I share it with you
#WritingCommunity #bskypromo
#bsky
November 17, 2024 at 11:16 PM
I hiked a mountain today
And gave to it, all that burden me
Those no good thoughts and feels
And then I allowed it to pour into me
When I left that mountain
I felt anew
With clarity, focus, and introspection
And now in this poem I share it with you
#WritingCommunity #bskypromo
#bsky
And gave to it, all that burden me
Those no good thoughts and feels
And then I allowed it to pour into me
When I left that mountain
I felt anew
With clarity, focus, and introspection
And now in this poem I share it with you
#WritingCommunity #bskypromo
#bsky
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #Bookcommunity #bskypromo #bsky #bskywriting
Day 17: Transportation in WIP
One of the methods of transportation in my novel is by Wulbeest and cart. Wulbeest are one of the great beast of the world that have an almost man-like sentience.
Day 17: Transportation in WIP
One of the methods of transportation in my novel is by Wulbeest and cart. Wulbeest are one of the great beast of the world that have an almost man-like sentience.
November 17, 2024 at 11:11 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #Bookcommunity #bskypromo #bsky #bskywriting
Day 17: Transportation in WIP
One of the methods of transportation in my novel is by Wulbeest and cart. Wulbeest are one of the great beast of the world that have an almost man-like sentience.
Day 17: Transportation in WIP
One of the methods of transportation in my novel is by Wulbeest and cart. Wulbeest are one of the great beast of the world that have an almost man-like sentience.
I’ve purchased a few books recently but these three will do so much for me as a writer.
I’ve felt my writing had hit a plateau and knew this was the best way to remedy it. Also, whenever I need words I can reference these instead of my phone.
#WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #bskyreaders #bsky
I’ve felt my writing had hit a plateau and knew this was the best way to remedy it. Also, whenever I need words I can reference these instead of my phone.
#WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #bskyreaders #bsky
November 16, 2024 at 11:43 PM
I’ve purchased a few books recently but these three will do so much for me as a writer.
I’ve felt my writing had hit a plateau and knew this was the best way to remedy it. Also, whenever I need words I can reference these instead of my phone.
#WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #bskyreaders #bsky
I’ve felt my writing had hit a plateau and knew this was the best way to remedy it. Also, whenever I need words I can reference these instead of my phone.
#WritingCommunity #bookcommunity #bskyreaders #bsky
#FantasyIndiesNovember #BookCommunity #WritingCommunity #bskyreaders #bskypromo #bsky
Day 15: Free Friday
Another poem from my current WIP
Come forth, the one to be named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
Day 15: Free Friday
Another poem from my current WIP
Come forth, the one to be named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
November 15, 2024 at 5:48 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #BookCommunity #WritingCommunity #bskyreaders #bskypromo #bsky
Day 15: Free Friday
Another poem from my current WIP
Come forth, the one to be named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
Day 15: Free Friday
Another poem from my current WIP
Come forth, the one to be named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
#FantasyIndiesNovember #bookcommunity #WritingCommunity #bskypromo #bskyreaders
Day 14: Plotter/Panster/Planster?
On first draft I plansted. Now, on the second draft, I plot. The 1st draft I allowed the story and characters to write themselves. And plotting now allows refinement of what was.
Day 14: Plotter/Panster/Planster?
On first draft I plansted. Now, on the second draft, I plot. The 1st draft I allowed the story and characters to write themselves. And plotting now allows refinement of what was.
November 14, 2024 at 5:13 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #bookcommunity #WritingCommunity #bskypromo #bskyreaders
Day 14: Plotter/Panster/Planster?
On first draft I plansted. Now, on the second draft, I plot. The 1st draft I allowed the story and characters to write themselves. And plotting now allows refinement of what was.
Day 14: Plotter/Panster/Planster?
On first draft I plansted. Now, on the second draft, I plot. The 1st draft I allowed the story and characters to write themselves. And plotting now allows refinement of what was.
November 14, 2024 at 2:22 AM
November 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #writerslife #bskypromo #bskywriter
Day 13: How does MC make tough choices?
Aymer has great trouble making those choice. Circumstance usually leads to his decision.
Keena and Casas on the other hand make decisive choices but have different ways of doing things.
Day 13: How does MC make tough choices?
Aymer has great trouble making those choice. Circumstance usually leads to his decision.
Keena and Casas on the other hand make decisive choices but have different ways of doing things.
November 13, 2024 at 3:28 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #writerslife #bskypromo #bskywriter
Day 13: How does MC make tough choices?
Aymer has great trouble making those choice. Circumstance usually leads to his decision.
Keena and Casas on the other hand make decisive choices but have different ways of doing things.
Day 13: How does MC make tough choices?
Aymer has great trouble making those choice. Circumstance usually leads to his decision.
Keena and Casas on the other hand make decisive choices but have different ways of doing things.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #writerslift #bskypromo
Day 11: Favorite tropes
Dark Forest
Tavern/Bar/Pub
Feast
Dragons/Mythical Beast
Eldritch Locations
Anti-hero
Conversely, my least favorite are:
Curse
Enemies to lovers
Ancient prophecy
Villain redemption arc
#VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #writerslift #bskypromo
Day 11: Favorite tropes
Dark Forest
Tavern/Bar/Pub
Feast
Dragons/Mythical Beast
Eldritch Locations
Anti-hero
Conversely, my least favorite are:
Curse
Enemies to lovers
Ancient prophecy
Villain redemption arc
November 11, 2024 at 10:09 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
#VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #writerslift #bskypromo
Day 11: Favorite tropes
Dark Forest
Tavern/Bar/Pub
Feast
Dragons/Mythical Beast
Eldritch Locations
Anti-hero
Conversely, my least favorite are:
Curse
Enemies to lovers
Ancient prophecy
Villain redemption arc
#VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #writerslift #bskypromo
Day 11: Favorite tropes
Dark Forest
Tavern/Bar/Pub
Feast
Dragons/Mythical Beast
Eldritch Locations
Anti-hero
Conversely, my least favorite are:
Curse
Enemies to lovers
Ancient prophecy
Villain redemption arc
#WritingCommunity #FantasyIndiesNovember #amwriting
Day 10: Overused words in writing
He/She—The
I’m sure there are more that I overuse but I can’t recall them now. I have gotten better about catching them though.
Day 10: Overused words in writing
He/She—The
I’m sure there are more that I overuse but I can’t recall them now. I have gotten better about catching them though.
November 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
#WritingCommunity #FantasyIndiesNovember #amwriting
Day 10: Overused words in writing
He/She—The
I’m sure there are more that I overuse but I can’t recall them now. I have gotten better about catching them though.
Day 10: Overused words in writing
He/She—The
I’m sure there are more that I overuse but I can’t recall them now. I have gotten better about catching them though.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #FantasyIndiesNovember #bskypromo #bsktwriter
Day 9: Snippet [Mistake]
As I am currently writing the revised novel I don’t yet have an actual snippet, but the mistakes of others and the effects they have on the characters around them are a driving theme in my series.
Day 9: Snippet [Mistake]
As I am currently writing the revised novel I don’t yet have an actual snippet, but the mistakes of others and the effects they have on the characters around them are a driving theme in my series.
November 9, 2024 at 1:37 PM
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #FantasyIndiesNovember #bskypromo #bsktwriter
Day 9: Snippet [Mistake]
As I am currently writing the revised novel I don’t yet have an actual snippet, but the mistakes of others and the effects they have on the characters around them are a driving theme in my series.
Day 9: Snippet [Mistake]
As I am currently writing the revised novel I don’t yet have an actual snippet, but the mistakes of others and the effects they have on the characters around them are a driving theme in my series.
#FantasyIndiesNovember #bskypromo
#Readersofbsky #writersofbsky #bluesky #fantasy #amwriting
Day 8: Free Friday
Come forth, the one named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
This is the opening poem from my novel series.
#Readersofbsky #writersofbsky #bluesky #fantasy #amwriting
Day 8: Free Friday
Come forth, the one named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
This is the opening poem from my novel series.
November 8, 2024 at 6:21 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #bskypromo
#Readersofbsky #writersofbsky #bluesky #fantasy #amwriting
Day 8: Free Friday
Come forth, the one named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
This is the opening poem from my novel series.
#Readersofbsky #writersofbsky #bluesky #fantasy #amwriting
Day 8: Free Friday
Come forth, the one named sworn
Take up the burden hard and true
Do battle with evil’s scorn
See the ancient plan through
This is the opening poem from my novel series.
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #writerslife #fantasyreader #writersofbsky #bskypromo #bluesky #bsky
Day 7: Does MC see themself as a hero
Not at all. Aymer is still grappling with the reality of not having his parents and existing in a world that he isn’t familiar with.
Day 7: Does MC see themself as a hero
Not at all. Aymer is still grappling with the reality of not having his parents and existing in a world that he isn’t familiar with.
November 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember #WritingCommunity #writerslife #fantasyreader #writersofbsky #bskypromo #bluesky #bsky
Day 7: Does MC see themself as a hero
Not at all. Aymer is still grappling with the reality of not having his parents and existing in a world that he isn’t familiar with.
Day 7: Does MC see themself as a hero
Not at all. Aymer is still grappling with the reality of not having his parents and existing in a world that he isn’t familiar with.