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Rae H.
@helegad.bsky.social
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Writer, reader, tiny bottle collector. Author of Dragon's Blood (yet to be published - editing chapter 20/30 - need encouragement!)
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On my ride I passed a phone booth that was ringing. I stopped, backed up and stared, considering picking up the grimy handset. It stopped ringing before I could decide and I feel like I've missed out on some kind of destiny...
Or a spam call!
Perhaps I can write this into a future novel?
#AuthorLife
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
helegad.bsky.social
Second editing pass for chapter 20 of #Dragon'sBlood : done!
My reward this time is... To lay down. Perhaps someone will bring me chocolate also.
#AmEditing #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #BookSky
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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My first time contributing to #Inktober!
#sketching #cats #art #Inktober2025

(See previous posts for the reference pics)
Stylised sketch of a black cat, with curious eyes upturned, and rear feet with toebeans directed at the viewer. Stylised black and white sketch of a striped cat, curled tightly so only one eye is seen. Stylised black and white sketch of a cat hanging its forelegs over a ledge, lit dramatically from below.
October 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Here's a #WIPSnips from chapter 13 of #Dragon'sBlood. Dungeons are a pretty common occurrence in #LitRPG and #GameLit
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
A shower of dust erupted as the cave wall came tumbling down. I coughed and beat my wings to clear the air. A dark gaping hole loomed where the wall once was. I approached and stuck my head through. A long, straight tunnel stretched off into the pitch darkness. A lava tube. Where there was one, there were bound to be more. This place was probably riddled with caves and tunnels from long passed lava flows. I grinned. This would be my edge. This was how I would crush the humans. “I’m going to make a dungeon,” I hissed into the darkness.
October 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The dramatic lighting and the pose was too good not to try and draw!
Looks like a scene from one of my favourite childhood movies...
"Long live the king!"
Kitty cat sketch - just for fun - done in Procreate
#artsky #artistcommunity #sketching #cats
A stylised black and white drawing of a cat hanging its front legs out straight over a ledge. It is lit from the bottom, giving the scene a dramatic quality. A grey and white cat hanging its front legs out straight over the edge of a bed. It is lit from the bottom, giving the scene a dramatic quality. The caption at the top reads "She dropped her toy and then just sat over the side of the bed for 20 minutes"
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Curled and cute! Kitty cat sketches just for fun - Done in Procreate
#artsky #artistcommunity #sketching #cats
A stylised and simplistic black and white sketch of a striped cat curled into a ball. One eye is peeking at the viewer. A cute, mottled ginger and brown cat curled into the crook of a human's arm. You can only see one eye and one ear as the rest of the cat's face is pressed against the human's white shirt.
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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I couldn't resist drawing those bright, curious eyes... Kitty cat sketches, just for fun - done in Procreate
(This one might make a good lino print carving, actually!)
#artsky #artistcommunity #sketching #cats
A stylised drawing of a cute and curious black cat, eyes bright and facing upwards, with its hind legs and toe beans sticking out towards the viewer. A cute and curious black cat, eyes bright and facing upwards, with its hind legs and toe beans sticking out towards the viewer. It is being cradled by a human in a cream and blue striped shirt.
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Here's a #WIPSnips from chapter 26 of my #LitRPG #Dragons'sBlood. Enjoy!
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
“No pass,” he repeated. He pointed into the city. “Carthakeel Arena that way.” I groaned. “We are not going to the arena. We need to get out of the city. We’re hunting a dragon. You know? Dragon?” I flapped my arms like wings and bared my teeth, letting out a little growl. Behind me, Justice coughed and Ollie smothered a snigger. I hid my glare, promising internally to get back at them later. Hel stepped forward with a small notebook. She pointed at a page with one of her smaller daggers. I looked and was surprised to see quite a detailed depiction of the All-Fire dragon drawn in charcoal. “We. Hunt. This,” she said, levelling her icy gaze on the guards. The nearest few shrank back, their grips tightening on their weapon hafts.
October 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Progress on #Dragon'sBlood edit has been stymied as I recover from an illness that makes me unable to sit down for long periods of time!
Will attempt further editing whilst laying on my face in bed instead...
#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #AmEditing #LitRPG #BookSky
October 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Similar to when I get ideas in the shower! I either chant the main gist over and over until I get out and can write it down, or I get out half way and drip across the room to jot it on my phone. Then I puddle back into the shower and forget whether I've actually washed myself or not.
adwills.bsky.social A.D.🍀🦩 @adwills.bsky.social · Sep 26
Writer aura farming with bags under my eyes, poor posture, and mumbling an idea I had over and over like a spell incantation so I don't forget it while out in public
September 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Except that wisdom is also a formidable challenge when it comes to our monthly short story writing challenge.
Curse you, Fay (my nemesis, though she does not know this), and your 40+ years of English teacher experience!
#WritingCommunity #Writing #BookSky
helegad.bsky.social Rae H. @helegad.bsky.social · Sep 27
Going to my monthly writing club today! When I first joined, I brought the average age of members down by like 10 years...
When in a room of people who have been writing for so long, you can really feel the weight of the wisdom.
#WritingCommunity
September 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
helegad.bsky.social
Going to my monthly writing club today! When I first joined, I brought the average age of members down by like 10 years...
When in a room of people who have been writing for so long, you can really feel the weight of the wisdom.
#WritingCommunity
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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A #WIPSnips from chapter 25 of my (still in progress) #LitRPG novel Dragon's Blood.
A flurry of magic!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
“Earth essence is easy for me now,” I replied. Yipping and chattering came from one of the tents nearby. Rili and Therin dashed over. Rili poked at the newly formed rock and Therin chased one of the errant brown sparks. My snarled muzzle softened at their antics. Therin sprinted out ahead of me. “Tuetin! Tuetin!” I chuckled and sent another flurry of brown sparks to wrap around him. They found grains of sand and dirt embedded in his fur and drew them out, leaving the cub less dusty. Therin’s eyes shone as the tiny dust devil twirled around him.
September 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Chapter 18 second editing pass: complete.
I have run out of chocolate! Tragedy! Chips will have to suffice until chocolate is reacquired...
#Dragon'sBlood #writing #litrpg #WritingCommunity
September 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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It can't just be me... Other writers, who also work fulltime jobs that sap all of your creative energy and make you feel guilty for NOT writing, put your hands up!
🖐
#writing #writingcommunity #booksky
September 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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And now the edits for Chapter 17 is done too!!!
MOAR CHOCOLATE IS REQUIRED.
#Dragon'sBlood #writing #litrpg
September 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
helegad.bsky.social
Successfully completed second editing pass of chapter 16/30 of #Dragon'sBlood Book 1.
I deserve chocolate.
#litrpg #writing #booksky
September 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM