🎃Annie Laurie ~ #Shield&Scalpel WIP
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Author of LGTBQ+ adventure fiction, auDHD cat mom of 3
they/them | grayromantic asexual agender gremlin | sapphic
clinical mental health therapist by day
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(Watson is my fully human cowriter)
they/them | grayromantic asexual agender gremlin | sapphic
clinical mental health therapist by day
Find me at HolfelderWrites.com
!!NO AI!!
(Watson is my fully human cowriter)
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Howdy! My name is Annie Laurie! I'm an aroace agender writer of action/adventure fiction w/ LGBTQ+ characters.
Current WIP: #Shield&Scalpel (formerly Autopsied Truths)
Self-published: the Unbreakable series, available on my website HolfelderWrites.com and the Zon
AMA, anytime. I love to chat!
Current WIP: #Shield&Scalpel (formerly Autopsied Truths)
Self-published: the Unbreakable series, available on my website HolfelderWrites.com and the Zon
AMA, anytime. I love to chat!
Liam is fully bound by honor, justice, and what is "right". Possibly to a fault. He has a strong sense of what is right vs wrong, and a bit of an inflexible perspective. He would only break his promise if he became aware that it was a problematic or misunderstood promise.
#AwesomeCharacters
#AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Honor or results?
If it came down to it would your character choose to maintain their honor, or would they break their oath/promise/the rules to accomplish their goal?
How would they feel about it?
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Honor or results?
If it came down to it would your character choose to maintain their honor, or would they break their oath/promise/the rules to accomplish their goal?
How would they feel about it?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Liam is fully bound by honor, justice, and what is "right". Possibly to a fault. He has a strong sense of what is right vs wrong, and a bit of an inflexible perspective. He would only break his promise if he became aware that it was a problematic or misunderstood promise.
#AwesomeCharacters
#AwesomeCharacters
Sometimes! It depends on whether the Autism (silence) or ADHD (NOISE) is primary on that day. Sometimes if I need noise but don't want music, I listen to Wood Soup Girl's sleep playlist on Spotify. It's soothing and just enough noise to be helpful. #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
#QueerPrompts November 15: Do you listen to music while you write?
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sometimes! It depends on whether the Autism (silence) or ADHD (NOISE) is primary on that day. Sometimes if I need noise but don't want music, I listen to Wood Soup Girl's sleep playlist on Spotify. It's soothing and just enough noise to be helpful. #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
I had a great time at Scribble House's Lit Fest in Pittsburgh yesterday! No sales, but the set up was a bit rough for the self-pub authors. Space was limited, so we couldn't promo our stuff. That said, I got to do a reading. It went well, except I went at the end & had to stand the whole time [1/4]
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I had a great time at Scribble House's Lit Fest in Pittsburgh yesterday! No sales, but the set up was a bit rough for the self-pub authors. Space was limited, so we couldn't promo our stuff. That said, I got to do a reading. It went well, except I went at the end & had to stand the whole time [1/4]
Reposted by 🎃Annie Laurie ~ #Shield&Scalpel WIP
I Am Lucifer, the Devil, AMA
"Which of your many accomplishments are you most proud of?"
The idea that once your body is done growing, so is your mind.
"Wait, when is our minds done growing?"
You were never meant to be done growing, learning, examining. But you could be persuaded to give it up.
"Which of your many accomplishments are you most proud of?"
The idea that once your body is done growing, so is your mind.
"Wait, when is our minds done growing?"
You were never meant to be done growing, learning, examining. But you could be persuaded to give it up.
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I Am Lucifer, the Devil, AMA
"Which of your many accomplishments are you most proud of?"
The idea that once your body is done growing, so is your mind.
"Wait, when is our minds done growing?"
You were never meant to be done growing, learning, examining. But you could be persuaded to give it up.
"Which of your many accomplishments are you most proud of?"
The idea that once your body is done growing, so is your mind.
"Wait, when is our minds done growing?"
You were never meant to be done growing, learning, examining. But you could be persuaded to give it up.
My love for the characters is the main reason. I love my characters and I want to tell their stories. I also use writing as a way to cope with what goes on in the world around me and in my personal life, so writing is something that soothes me. That keeps me going when it's a hard day.
#LoreOutLoud
#LoreOutLoud
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November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My love for the characters is the main reason. I love my characters and I want to tell their stories. I also use writing as a way to cope with what goes on in the world around me and in my personal life, so writing is something that soothes me. That keeps me going when it's a hard day.
#LoreOutLoud
#LoreOutLoud
Reposted by 🎃Annie Laurie ~ #Shield&Scalpel WIP
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when an author abandons their story?" (to the tune of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald)
RIP to my abandoned fanfictions.
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RIP to my abandoned fanfictions.
#WriteSky
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when an author abandons their story?" (to the tune of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald)
RIP to my abandoned fanfictions.
#WriteSky
RIP to my abandoned fanfictions.
#WriteSky
Reposted by 🎃Annie Laurie ~ #Shield&Scalpel WIP
Hmm...I've had to learn to Not Release Everything. Partly because, well, Book. Partly because first drafts are not final drafts. While I edit heavily while I write, cohesive edits are important as well, to make sure things flow appropriately. Learning that has been rough, but good! #LoreOutLoud
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hmm...I've had to learn to Not Release Everything. Partly because, well, Book. Partly because first drafts are not final drafts. While I edit heavily while I write, cohesive edits are important as well, to make sure things flow appropriately. Learning that has been rough, but good! #LoreOutLoud
I'm lucky so far that Watson (human cowriter/alpha reader/editor) and I have very similar opinions on what our books should be. She is also good at recognizing that our styles of writing differ, and at respecting that I am the main Writer, even if we are co-creators. Her suggestions usually [1/2]
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November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I'm lucky so far that Watson (human cowriter/alpha reader/editor) and I have very similar opinions on what our books should be. She is also good at recognizing that our styles of writing differ, and at respecting that I am the main Writer, even if we are co-creators. Her suggestions usually [1/2]
This is timely. I've been AWOL because I've been stuck, uninspired, & dealing with some mild depression. I usually find that when I'm stuck, I need a break. It's hard to take one, but I need to step away, put the thing down, & breathe for a bit. I'm hoping I can get back into it now! #LoreOutLoud
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November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is timely. I've been AWOL because I've been stuck, uninspired, & dealing with some mild depression. I usually find that when I'm stuck, I need a break. It's hard to take one, but I need to step away, put the thing down, & breathe for a bit. I'm hoping I can get back into it now! #LoreOutLoud
In #Shield&Scalpel, Liam's mother, his father, his stepmother, and his ex all play an important part without actually appearing on the page. They each shaped who he is and how he responds to things, but we don't see them. Until #ChefsKiss, when good ol' dad shows up.
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Are there any characters that are important to your story but who haven't appeared in person on the page?
Someone historical? Or who died before the events of the story? Or someone absent for other reasons?
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Are there any characters that are important to your story but who haven't appeared in person on the page?
Someone historical? Or who died before the events of the story? Or someone absent for other reasons?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In #Shield&Scalpel, Liam's mother, his father, his stepmother, and his ex all play an important part without actually appearing on the page. They each shaped who he is and how he responds to things, but we don't see them. Until #ChefsKiss, when good ol' dad shows up.
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky
In Sanal's first scene with Liam, they notice that Liam has cut his hand. Sanal breaks their usual stoic, no-nonsense character just enough to demand that Liam let them take care of him. Liam is shocked by their unexpected kindness and gentleness with him.
#QueerPrompts #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
#QueerPrompts #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
#QueerPrompts November 13: Trans Awareness Week & World Kindness Day: Act(s) of kindness or kind trans/queer character(s) in your story?
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In Sanal's first scene with Liam, they notice that Liam has cut his hand. Sanal breaks their usual stoic, no-nonsense character just enough to demand that Liam let them take care of him. Liam is shocked by their unexpected kindness and gentleness with him.
#QueerPrompts #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
#QueerPrompts #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
Two times in #Shield&Scalpel that come to mind: 1) When Liam first notices Dr. Sanal MacTavish's bergamot-scented perfume. It's light and bright and he's drawn to it in the darkness of his job. Then the masala chai that Sanal seems to always have on hand. The spices remind him of home. #WriteSky
#Writingq
The nose knows!
What's a moment in your story where you used smell in a way that you're rather proud of?
Is there a particular meaningful scent, or a moment when scent helps tell the story?
Snippets welcome, or just describe!
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The nose knows!
What's a moment in your story where you used smell in a way that you're rather proud of?
Is there a particular meaningful scent, or a moment when scent helps tell the story?
Snippets welcome, or just describe!
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt
a woman in a blue shirt says there 's an aroma on the bottom
Alt: a woman in a blue shirt says there 's an aroma on the bottom
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November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Two times in #Shield&Scalpel that come to mind: 1) When Liam first notices Dr. Sanal MacTavish's bergamot-scented perfume. It's light and bright and he's drawn to it in the darkness of his job. Then the masala chai that Sanal seems to always have on hand. The spices remind him of home. #WriteSky
So I'm going to do an author reading from Unbreakable this Sunday and I am *so nervous*. The mortifying ordeal of being known, y'all. The mortifying ordeal of putting my work out there, right there, live?
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
#WriteSky
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
#WriteSky
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
So I'm going to do an author reading from Unbreakable this Sunday and I am *so nervous*. The mortifying ordeal of being known, y'all. The mortifying ordeal of putting my work out there, right there, live?
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
#WriteSky
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
#WriteSky
HEY. This Sunday, Nov. 16th, I'm at the Scribble House Lit Fest in Pittsburgh, PA. It looks like it's going to be SO MUCH FUN. There's going to be signings, author readings, food, and books galore! You should come! :)
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
HEY. This Sunday, Nov. 16th, I'm at the Scribble House Lit Fest in Pittsburgh, PA. It looks like it's going to be SO MUCH FUN. There's going to be signings, author readings, food, and books galore! You should come! :)
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity
Liam's ex, Michael, was probably the first real bond that Liam formed once his mother passed away. I'm sure there were a few other decent bonds, but Michael really showed Liam what unconditional love looked like.
Until he didn't.
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Until he didn't.
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Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
What was the first important bond your main character formed outside of their family?
What was the first important bond your main character formed outside of their family?
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Liam's ex, Michael, was probably the first real bond that Liam formed once his mother passed away. I'm sure there were a few other decent bonds, but Michael really showed Liam what unconditional love looked like.
Until he didn't.
#Lovember #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
Until he didn't.
#Lovember #WriteSky #Shield&Scalpel
I'm such a picky reader. It's terrible. I want to give new authors a chance, because they have great stories to tell, but I'm so picky. I hate when we watch something happen on screen, & then a character tells it VERBATIM to another character. I don't need to see the scene 2x. #WritingLifeMonthly
📚 #WritingLifeMonthly November Day 12📚
🔺 What would you have you back away from a person or even an author when it comes to bookish things? What are your red flags, warning signs, hard pass 🚧 ⚠️ 🙅♀️?
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🔺 What would you have you back away from a person or even an author when it comes to bookish things? What are your red flags, warning signs, hard pass 🚧 ⚠️ 🙅♀️?
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookskyclub #bookish #books #tbr #tbrpile #indie #amreading
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I'm such a picky reader. It's terrible. I want to give new authors a chance, because they have great stories to tell, but I'm so picky. I hate when we watch something happen on screen, & then a character tells it VERBATIM to another character. I don't need to see the scene 2x. #WritingLifeMonthly
Progress? I don't know her. I've stalled out due to writer's fatigue & mild depression. I'm taking a break and hoping to get back into it any day now.
Inspiration, you ask? #Shield&Scalpel started out for the sole purpose of a self-insert (Sanal). It has turned into so much more! #Writevember
Inspiration, you ask? #Shield&Scalpel started out for the sole purpose of a self-insert (Sanal). It has turned into so much more! #Writevember
#Writevember Week 2
How's your progress on your WIP? Give us an update by quoting this post. The bonus question is optional but encouraged.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
How's your progress on your WIP? Give us an update by quoting this post. The bonus question is optional but encouraged.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Progress? I don't know her. I've stalled out due to writer's fatigue & mild depression. I'm taking a break and hoping to get back into it any day now.
Inspiration, you ask? #Shield&Scalpel started out for the sole purpose of a self-insert (Sanal). It has turned into so much more! #Writevember
Inspiration, you ask? #Shield&Scalpel started out for the sole purpose of a self-insert (Sanal). It has turned into so much more! #Writevember
Liam, literally with the puppy dog eyes at all times. He was such a good kid, but his step-mother didn't give a shit, unfortunately. Nor did his father.
Sanal, on the other hand, was not "misbehaved", but that child *was* a handful.
#Shield&Scalpel #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
Sanal, on the other hand, was not "misbehaved", but that child *was* a handful.
#Shield&Scalpel #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Liam, literally with the puppy dog eyes at all times. He was such a good kid, but his step-mother didn't give a shit, unfortunately. Nor did his father.
Sanal, on the other hand, was not "misbehaved", but that child *was* a handful.
#Shield&Scalpel #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
Sanal, on the other hand, was not "misbehaved", but that child *was* a handful.
#Shield&Scalpel #QueerPrompts #WriteSky
Liam's father was in the military, and he expected Liam to follow in that family tradition. Liam couldn't see himself as a soldier, and decided that policework was the way he could make his father proud. It is not going according to plan.
#WriteSky #QueerPrompts
#WriteSky #QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts November 11: Veteran's Day: War or family feud in story?
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Liam's father was in the military, and he expected Liam to follow in that family tradition. Liam couldn't see himself as a soldier, and decided that policework was the way he could make his father proud. It is not going according to plan.
#WriteSky #QueerPrompts
#WriteSky #QueerPrompts
Sleeeeep. I wish I could sleep. But, it is snack time now (corn chowder soup that my wife made) and I have my water right next to me! :)
#FirstDraftFall #WriteSky
#FirstDraftFall #WriteSky
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Remember to take care of your body this First Draft Fall! Drink lots of water, eats lots of (perfectly healthy) snacks, stretch, and try to get a good amount of sleep. Tell us how you're taking care of yourself today!
November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sleeeeep. I wish I could sleep. But, it is snack time now (corn chowder soup that my wife made) and I have my water right next to me! :)
#FirstDraftFall #WriteSky
#FirstDraftFall #WriteSky
I'm in writer's fatigue right now. I get writer's fatigue more often than block, but the result is the same: I can't write.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm in writer's fatigue right now. I get writer's fatigue more often than block, but the result is the same: I can't write.
Anyhow, check this out if you're stuck in writer's block!
Anyhow, check this out if you're stuck in writer's block!
Reposted by 🎃Annie Laurie ~ #Shield&Scalpel WIP
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November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Take. A. Break.
For me, the writing usually flows really well. When it doesn't, like right now, it usually means I need to step back and do something else with my brain. Right now, that's crocheting granny squares, with the intent to make a blanket. I'm hoping that will help me recover. #WriteSky
For me, the writing usually flows really well. When it doesn't, like right now, it usually means I need to step back and do something else with my brain. Right now, that's crocheting granny squares, with the intent to make a blanket. I'm hoping that will help me recover. #WriteSky
What something you do to cheer yourself up when the writing is difficult? #WritingPrompt
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Take. A. Break.
For me, the writing usually flows really well. When it doesn't, like right now, it usually means I need to step back and do something else with my brain. Right now, that's crocheting granny squares, with the intent to make a blanket. I'm hoping that will help me recover. #WriteSky
For me, the writing usually flows really well. When it doesn't, like right now, it usually means I need to step back and do something else with my brain. Right now, that's crocheting granny squares, with the intent to make a blanket. I'm hoping that will help me recover. #WriteSky