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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 5h

I forget the exact line i wrote but Kal basically was like, she insults the music anytime she tries. But she CAN dance, so we'll let her do that.

There is a goddess of music at one point in the story, who does have a very lovely voice when she sings. She just never stops talking ><

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 5h

apparently it's another aurora day in places it really shouldn't be.... it's faint and camera only (and neighbor 2 houses down now has some too bright lights, ugh)

faint green aurora just over trees in a residential neighborhood with electric wires across the middle and some streetlights that take away from how nice the aurora should look

G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 6h

Kalua is performing the 4 movement piano piece he wrote that's stupidly complex because, Kal. Magnar and Asta could join him on violin. Loke is not allowed to play anything, but she'll be permitted to dance.

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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 11h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

It's talent show day!

We are all putting together a talent show! What will your character's act be? Extremely flexible prompt, any talent goes!

If they don't like performing what backstage job would they want?

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NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 1d

We just sent out a week two #NaNoWriMo pep talk to our mailing list subscribers. If you missed it, you can find the link through NaNo2.0rg to make sure you don't miss out on news and writing pep talks. Otherwise, keep writing!

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Kalua plans so much and so far ahead and for as many issues as possible. He'll try to put as much as possible into routine and schedules, so nothing ever gets missed - inc. "time" with his husband, because he's ace but willing to appease his hubby's needs once in a while
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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character proactive or a procrastinator? Do they leave things to the last minute or prep early?

Does it matter what they are doing? Eg. do they put off mundane chores but keep ahead on other things?

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 1d

I'd rather the story itself be wrapped up but an open door to continue, not so much a cliffhanger. otherwise, to me, it's only half the book :/

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Loke isn't the fastest to forgive (that's Magnar), but she is too idealistic and optimistic that sometimes she needs others to remind her that maybe some retribution is a good thing. But when she finds the killers of her parents, a bit after book 1, there was no mercy from her there. #WritingPrompt

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 1d

How does your MC feel about revenge? Is there anybody they want to take out? Do they think it would be satisfactory? #WritingPrompt

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 1d

“Who is that guy?” Dias squinted to get a better look.

Loke shrugged. “Local thief, I think. He tried to steal from us yesterday. Magnar caught him in the act.”

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips

The word for November 10th is "local"

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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
November 10 - local
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 2d

broke down crying by page 9, existential crisis by pg 12. a 6 year old orphan somehow is tagging along with him, so he's a little less mentally volatile, but he's not having a good time. He just wants to go home, which is 800 years in the past. He's still trying to grasp flying vehicles

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Kalua HATES surprises. Hates them a lot. Even good ones frustrate him. He craves order and has certain expectations. Surprises are things he didn't plan and though he is usually adaptable, he still doesn't like it. His current tale is a big, unwelcome one

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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?

Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

probably. unless you want your bookshelves reorganized in a way you probably won't like, but everything else will be spotless. (like, instead of A-Z it's by book size or genre). With Loke you just need to put them back on the shelves

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Kal would clean your house but reorganize everything in a completely different way. delayed terror. Mahoe would throw a party and it would be a hot disaster until Mahana made him clean it. Loke would just leave a trail of all of your books behind.
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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

How likely is it to end badly if your character is asked to house-sit?

Will they take good care of the pets and water the plants? Throw a party? Accidentally burn the place down? End up in a fight somehow?

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

I use little too much

“A little dangerous may be an understatement.” Magnar had returned with an armful of sticks and twigs. “I have a feeling Loke is going to get us all killed at some point. Oh, and I’m adding all this labor to my bill, too.”

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 4d

The #WIPSnips word for November 8th is "little"

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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
November 3 - nice
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
November 8 - little
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner

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[BDAY-2] Mev 메브🎀 @mev0934.bsky.social · 9d

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Maybe a little of both. She never had a normal upbringing so most of her childhood was completely lost :/

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 4d

It's unnerving for people when they first see it, since their own forms are also drawn in chalk. Usually Loke has it look like a beach with a sky full of stars. What's cool is that the waves can move :)

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 4d

When Loke finds her alternate "space" (the term I use spoils book 1), it's an entire black room with details drawn in chalk.
also, in book 1, when they go to find the spirit of darkness, there's a lot of black surrounding that particular event.
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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 5d

Heya #NovemberWorldbuilders!
We're talking about COLORS in our world this week. Tell me about something in your world that's BLACK. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have any special black objects or animals or magical items in your world? Tell us about them!

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Week 1: Colors
Something in your world that is BLACK

The image in the background is a blurred picture of a foresty/rocky landscape with lightning and a mountain in the background

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Loke knew their window was closing quickly and found that it was a little easier to maneuver as everyone was bowing their heads to pray but any movement she was trying to make was instantly stopped with Magnar’s hand pushing her head downwards.

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 5d

The #WIPSnips word for November 7th is "movement"

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 4d

They all hate it. Loke and Magnar sneak away from them. Kalua sucks it up and deals with it despite being hounded by noblewomen for his hand or noblemen trying to gain his favor. he hates it. Mahoe is too pretty and gets ALL the attention he doesn't want

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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 4d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What is your character's opinion on fancy parties?

Do they like getting dressed up and glad-handing?

Would they rather stay home in their pajamas?

Are they planning a heist while the guests are distracted?

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 5d

we have a lot of blinding white light XD in later books the "White space" in the god realm is a distinct location where there is absolutely nothing but white. No walls, no floors, just... white
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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 6d

Hello, #NovemberWorldbuilders friends!
We're in COLORS week! Tell me about something in your world that's WHITE. Have you used it symbolically? Any special white clothes, rocks, animals, or magical artifacts you'd like to talk about?

#NovemberWorldbuilders prompt card

Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Colors
Something in your world that is WHITE

The image in the background is a blurred picture of a foresty/rocky landscape with lightning and a mountain in the background

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Most of my characters aren't particularly fond of it, but understand that sometimes it's necessary. Magnar offs a few in chapter 1 and Loke shrugs it off, saying it was self defense.

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Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 5d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

How does your character feel about violence?

Are they a committed pacifist? Generally gentle? Dangerous if pushed too far? An unrepentant killer?

Does that change as the story progresses?

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Loke's eyes. Mahoe and Mahana's eyes. In Holom, during the current monarch's reign, dark purple is the uniform color of the castle staff, so that's what Ikal is usually seen wearing. I think yatil's hair is also purple if I remember correctly. She's book 2+
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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 7d

#NovemberWorldbuilders
This week's theme is COLORS! Tell me about something in your world that's PURPLE. Do you use it symbolically? Do you have anything special in your worldbuilding that's purple? Maybe an animal, jewels, a garment, a flower, or something more strange and magical?

#NovemberWorldbuilders prompt card

Hosted by Kira of the Wind
Week 1: Colors
Something in your world that is PURPLE

The image in the background is a blurred picture of a foresty/rocky landscape with lightning and a mountain in the background

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Kal would definitely be the fanciest cat. He's pretentious and needy though knows just the right buttons to push to get under someone's skin. Or how to be be cute for attention from his person. He's also obsessed with personal grooming.

Charlie Delta @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

If you were to choose an animal to represent your character what animal would it be and why?

Real, mythological, or something unique to your setting?

If your character is already an animal, tell me about that!

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Equipped with warmer clothes and additional supplies, the group set off on the trail behind the village and up into the mountain. They were seen off by the innkeepers that wished them luck and for their god to watch over them.

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 7d

The #WIPSnips word for November 5th is "trail"

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G.L. Walker - needing a non-flaky beta @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

A lot of dialogue. They all get their turn to be the focus. I'm not entirely sure it's successful tho.

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