J.W. Ashtear
@jwashtear.bsky.social
Author of "The Tales of Mahina Naeyra" and random poster of memes. Follow for either and if you have any questions about the book, feel free to ask! ^_^
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Day 2 of #FantasyIndiesDecember - WIP Holidays
Since it is close to Christmas here, the story's version would be "Runa's Hunt" and celebrates the Fallen Goddess of Darkness. Long nights, cold winters, a time to be indoor with family and loved ones. When the hunt ends, gifts are given to celebrate.
Since it is close to Christmas here, the story's version would be "Runa's Hunt" and celebrates the Fallen Goddess of Darkness. Long nights, cold winters, a time to be indoor with family and loved ones. When the hunt ends, gifts are given to celebrate.
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Day 2 of #FantasyIndiesDecember - WIP Holidays
Since it is close to Christmas here, the story's version would be "Runa's Hunt" and celebrates the Fallen Goddess of Darkness. Long nights, cold winters, a time to be indoor with family and loved ones. When the hunt ends, gifts are given to celebrate.
Since it is close to Christmas here, the story's version would be "Runa's Hunt" and celebrates the Fallen Goddess of Darkness. Long nights, cold winters, a time to be indoor with family and loved ones. When the hunt ends, gifts are given to celebrate.
Day 1 of #FantasyIndiesDecember - WIP and Self Intro
Hello, I am J.W. Ashtear (pen name) and I am a content creator/aspiring author. I love telling stories and hearing new ones, so I thought it would be fun to write my own. I write LGBTQ+ Friendly Fantasy stories and I am working on book 2 now!
Hello, I am J.W. Ashtear (pen name) and I am a content creator/aspiring author. I love telling stories and hearing new ones, so I thought it would be fun to write my own. I write LGBTQ+ Friendly Fantasy stories and I am working on book 2 now!
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Day 1 of #FantasyIndiesDecember - WIP and Self Intro
Hello, I am J.W. Ashtear (pen name) and I am a content creator/aspiring author. I love telling stories and hearing new ones, so I thought it would be fun to write my own. I write LGBTQ+ Friendly Fantasy stories and I am working on book 2 now!
Hello, I am J.W. Ashtear (pen name) and I am a content creator/aspiring author. I love telling stories and hearing new ones, so I thought it would be fun to write my own. I write LGBTQ+ Friendly Fantasy stories and I am working on book 2 now!
For a bit of fun, I loaded up Baldur's Gate 3 to test out a few ideas a few days ago. Made the Xenomorph and I'm having to much fun with making it look like it's hunting my main party from the shadows. Got a pretty nice build set up for it too, real nasty.
#baldursgate3 #xenomorph #alien
#baldursgate3 #xenomorph #alien
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For a bit of fun, I loaded up Baldur's Gate 3 to test out a few ideas a few days ago. Made the Xenomorph and I'm having to much fun with making it look like it's hunting my main party from the shadows. Got a pretty nice build set up for it too, real nasty.
#baldursgate3 #xenomorph #alien
#baldursgate3 #xenomorph #alien
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober - Quick catchup
A bit late, due to health reasons, so here is a quick catch up. I am JW Ashtear, I'm writing the second book of my series. 2: Mahina does not like horror, Kallista does. 5: Mahina is afraid of spiders. 6: Draugr, skeletons, and more. 9: I love Dullahans.
A bit late, due to health reasons, so here is a quick catch up. I am JW Ashtear, I'm writing the second book of my series. 2: Mahina does not like horror, Kallista does. 5: Mahina is afraid of spiders. 6: Draugr, skeletons, and more. 9: I love Dullahans.
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober - Quick catchup
A bit late, due to health reasons, so here is a quick catch up. I am JW Ashtear, I'm writing the second book of my series. 2: Mahina does not like horror, Kallista does. 5: Mahina is afraid of spiders. 6: Draugr, skeletons, and more. 9: I love Dullahans.
A bit late, due to health reasons, so here is a quick catch up. I am JW Ashtear, I'm writing the second book of my series. 2: Mahina does not like horror, Kallista does. 5: Mahina is afraid of spiders. 6: Draugr, skeletons, and more. 9: I love Dullahans.
Day 14 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Romance in WIP?
Yes there is. The MC is an asexual biromantic woman, dating a woman only attracted to other women. It's a plot point when a old partner of the MC appears.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Yes there is. The MC is an asexual biromantic woman, dating a woman only attracted to other women. It's a plot point when a old partner of the MC appears.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Day 14 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Romance in WIP?
Yes there is. The MC is an asexual biromantic woman, dating a woman only attracted to other women. It's a plot point when a old partner of the MC appears.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Yes there is. The MC is an asexual biromantic woman, dating a woman only attracted to other women. It's a plot point when a old partner of the MC appears.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 13 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Reading Preference?
A story is a story to me, be it text on a screen, written in a book, or spoken. I'm okay with all of them. I write ebooks, for convenience sake
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
A story is a story to me, be it text on a screen, written in a book, or spoken. I'm okay with all of them. I write ebooks, for convenience sake
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Day 13 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Reading Preference?
A story is a story to me, be it text on a screen, written in a book, or spoken. I'm okay with all of them. I write ebooks, for convenience sake
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
A story is a story to me, be it text on a screen, written in a book, or spoken. I'm okay with all of them. I write ebooks, for convenience sake
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 11 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Favorite Fairytale
I don't really have a specific fairytale that I like, but I love stories surrounding ghosts. Specifically the Yuki-Onna from Japan
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
I don't really have a specific fairytale that I like, but I love stories surrounding ghosts. Specifically the Yuki-Onna from Japan
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Day 11 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Favorite Fairytale
I don't really have a specific fairytale that I like, but I love stories surrounding ghosts. Specifically the Yuki-Onna from Japan
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
I don't really have a specific fairytale that I like, but I love stories surrounding ghosts. Specifically the Yuki-Onna from Japan
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 8 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Goals/Dreams (Repost)
Repost of this, as I came up with a better one. I have a goal and a dream. Goal: Earn enough to live off of. Dream: My book gets turned into a game/movie
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Repost of this, as I came up with a better one. I have a goal and a dream. Goal: Earn enough to live off of. Dream: My book gets turned into a game/movie
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Day 8 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Goals/Dreams (Repost)
Repost of this, as I came up with a better one. I have a goal and a dream. Goal: Earn enough to live off of. Dream: My book gets turned into a game/movie
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Repost of this, as I came up with a better one. I have a goal and a dream. Goal: Earn enough to live off of. Dream: My book gets turned into a game/movie
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 7 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Mental Health in WIP
My WIP has a heavy focus on trauma and how it can effect people. From new trauma, generational trauma, and how trauma would effect someone who is immortal.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
My WIP has a heavy focus on trauma and how it can effect people. From new trauma, generational trauma, and how trauma would effect someone who is immortal.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Day 7 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Mental Health in WIP
My WIP has a heavy focus on trauma and how it can effect people. From new trauma, generational trauma, and how trauma would effect someone who is immortal.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
My WIP has a heavy focus on trauma and how it can effect people. From new trauma, generational trauma, and how trauma would effect someone who is immortal.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 6 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - MC Books
Mahina's favorites were history and biography books.
Kallista though? Not much of a reader, so mostly cook books for the tavern. Maybe a saucy book or two.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Mahina's favorites were history and biography books.
Kallista though? Not much of a reader, so mostly cook books for the tavern. Maybe a saucy book or two.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
August 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Day 6 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - MC Books
Mahina's favorites were history and biography books.
Kallista though? Not much of a reader, so mostly cook books for the tavern. Maybe a saucy book or two.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Mahina's favorites were history and biography books.
Kallista though? Not much of a reader, so mostly cook books for the tavern. Maybe a saucy book or two.
#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #Writing #Fantasy #IndieFantasy
Day 5 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - When do you write?
I tend to write around noon or midnight, depending on how my sleep schedule it. I like midnight writing, because it's quiet and I have little distractions. Noon on the other hand? Usually not busy around that time, so I'm free enough to write some
I tend to write around noon or midnight, depending on how my sleep schedule it. I like midnight writing, because it's quiet and I have little distractions. Noon on the other hand? Usually not busy around that time, so I'm free enough to write some
August 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Day 5 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - When do you write?
I tend to write around noon or midnight, depending on how my sleep schedule it. I like midnight writing, because it's quiet and I have little distractions. Noon on the other hand? Usually not busy around that time, so I'm free enough to write some
I tend to write around noon or midnight, depending on how my sleep schedule it. I like midnight writing, because it's quiet and I have little distractions. Noon on the other hand? Usually not busy around that time, so I'm free enough to write some
Day 4 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Favorite Line from WIP
I have a fair few, from future WIPs, but the current one is -
“There is always another secret, oh sibling of mine.”
It's meant to show a connection between the mysterious voice Mahina hears, her found family, and hinting at something more
I have a fair few, from future WIPs, but the current one is -
“There is always another secret, oh sibling of mine.”
It's meant to show a connection between the mysterious voice Mahina hears, her found family, and hinting at something more
August 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Day 4 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Favorite Line from WIP
I have a fair few, from future WIPs, but the current one is -
“There is always another secret, oh sibling of mine.”
It's meant to show a connection between the mysterious voice Mahina hears, her found family, and hinting at something more
I have a fair few, from future WIPs, but the current one is -
“There is always another secret, oh sibling of mine.”
It's meant to show a connection between the mysterious voice Mahina hears, her found family, and hinting at something more
Day 3 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Book covers
I only have one book cover right now, the other is currently being worked on, but I'll share the first one
I only have one book cover right now, the other is currently being worked on, but I'll share the first one
August 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Day 3 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Book covers
I only have one book cover right now, the other is currently being worked on, but I'll share the first one
I only have one book cover right now, the other is currently being worked on, but I'll share the first one
Day 1 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Introductions
Hello, I'm a indie author that writes under the pen name J.W. Ashtear. I like to write fantasy stories that blends in aspects of horror and lesser known mythological creatures from around the world. I also write LGBTQ+ friendly, so all are welcome! ^_^
Hello, I'm a indie author that writes under the pen name J.W. Ashtear. I like to write fantasy stories that blends in aspects of horror and lesser known mythological creatures from around the world. I also write LGBTQ+ friendly, so all are welcome! ^_^
August 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Day 1 of #FantasyIndiesAugust - Introductions
Hello, I'm a indie author that writes under the pen name J.W. Ashtear. I like to write fantasy stories that blends in aspects of horror and lesser known mythological creatures from around the world. I also write LGBTQ+ friendly, so all are welcome! ^_^
Hello, I'm a indie author that writes under the pen name J.W. Ashtear. I like to write fantasy stories that blends in aspects of horror and lesser known mythological creatures from around the world. I also write LGBTQ+ friendly, so all are welcome! ^_^
Day 31 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Wrap up
I didn't get much writing done, not as much as I had wanted, but I did manage a fair bit of editing and prep work for the future. Smaller details, bigger details, and I think that'll help in the long run. I just hope to get more done soon
I didn't get much writing done, not as much as I had wanted, but I did manage a fair bit of editing and prep work for the future. Smaller details, bigger details, and I think that'll help in the long run. I just hope to get more done soon
July 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Day 31 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Wrap up
I didn't get much writing done, not as much as I had wanted, but I did manage a fair bit of editing and prep work for the future. Smaller details, bigger details, and I think that'll help in the long run. I just hope to get more done soon
I didn't get much writing done, not as much as I had wanted, but I did manage a fair bit of editing and prep work for the future. Smaller details, bigger details, and I think that'll help in the long run. I just hope to get more done soon
Day 30 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Side Character Goals
Kallista - wants to help Mahina with her PTSD
Mikael - wants to study more into what happened in book 1
Caymon - Bring glory to his family and people
Ira - Freedom
Ilya - Kindling
Albrecht - Apples
Malicia - Secret
All I can give without spoilers
Kallista - wants to help Mahina with her PTSD
Mikael - wants to study more into what happened in book 1
Caymon - Bring glory to his family and people
Ira - Freedom
Ilya - Kindling
Albrecht - Apples
Malicia - Secret
All I can give without spoilers
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Day 30 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Side Character Goals
Kallista - wants to help Mahina with her PTSD
Mikael - wants to study more into what happened in book 1
Caymon - Bring glory to his family and people
Ira - Freedom
Ilya - Kindling
Albrecht - Apples
Malicia - Secret
All I can give without spoilers
Kallista - wants to help Mahina with her PTSD
Mikael - wants to study more into what happened in book 1
Caymon - Bring glory to his family and people
Ira - Freedom
Ilya - Kindling
Albrecht - Apples
Malicia - Secret
All I can give without spoilers
Day 29 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - WIP Fun Fact
A handful of characters, set to make their first appearance, are actually D&D characters I've used or my friends have used; with their permission. I've been working on a campaign that takes place 500 years before the books and this is my homage to it.
A handful of characters, set to make their first appearance, are actually D&D characters I've used or my friends have used; with their permission. I've been working on a campaign that takes place 500 years before the books and this is my homage to it.
July 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Day 29 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - WIP Fun Fact
A handful of characters, set to make their first appearance, are actually D&D characters I've used or my friends have used; with their permission. I've been working on a campaign that takes place 500 years before the books and this is my homage to it.
A handful of characters, set to make their first appearance, are actually D&D characters I've used or my friends have used; with their permission. I've been working on a campaign that takes place 500 years before the books and this is my homage to it.
Day 28 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Writing difficulties
The largest difficulty I have, is finding the motivation to write. I love to tell stories, I love writing, I love everything involved; it's just hard to get the work done when it feels like no one cares. I still do it, but it's hard some days.
The largest difficulty I have, is finding the motivation to write. I love to tell stories, I love writing, I love everything involved; it's just hard to get the work done when it feels like no one cares. I still do it, but it's hard some days.
July 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Day 28 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Writing difficulties
The largest difficulty I have, is finding the motivation to write. I love to tell stories, I love writing, I love everything involved; it's just hard to get the work done when it feels like no one cares. I still do it, but it's hard some days.
The largest difficulty I have, is finding the motivation to write. I love to tell stories, I love writing, I love everything involved; it's just hard to get the work done when it feels like no one cares. I still do it, but it's hard some days.
Day 27 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Over/Under write?
I tend to overwrite details, half of my editing is legit just "Do I REALLY need to have this in here?" I also have a habit of using the word Slightly to much. A friend of mine teased me for it, when I sent her a rough draft to look it over.
I tend to overwrite details, half of my editing is legit just "Do I REALLY need to have this in here?" I also have a habit of using the word Slightly to much. A friend of mine teased me for it, when I sent her a rough draft to look it over.
July 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Day 27 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Over/Under write?
I tend to overwrite details, half of my editing is legit just "Do I REALLY need to have this in here?" I also have a habit of using the word Slightly to much. A friend of mine teased me for it, when I sent her a rough draft to look it over.
I tend to overwrite details, half of my editing is legit just "Do I REALLY need to have this in here?" I also have a habit of using the word Slightly to much. A friend of mine teased me for it, when I sent her a rough draft to look it over.
Day 26 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Confession
I don't really have any snippets that show a confession, at least not on hand, so instead how about a confession from me? The inspiration for my series is a story I wrote for a friend and a mini fan-fic I wrote about my character from the game Skyrim.
I don't really have any snippets that show a confession, at least not on hand, so instead how about a confession from me? The inspiration for my series is a story I wrote for a friend and a mini fan-fic I wrote about my character from the game Skyrim.
July 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Day 26 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Confession
I don't really have any snippets that show a confession, at least not on hand, so instead how about a confession from me? The inspiration for my series is a story I wrote for a friend and a mini fan-fic I wrote about my character from the game Skyrim.
I don't really have any snippets that show a confession, at least not on hand, so instead how about a confession from me? The inspiration for my series is a story I wrote for a friend and a mini fan-fic I wrote about my character from the game Skyrim.
Day 25 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Free Friday - Legends
This Friday, I thought I'd mention one of the legendary beasts; the Leviathan of Sclera Sea. It's a massive beast that lives in the sea around the Islands of Summer. More of a force of nature than a beast, it's believed to swallow islands whole.
This Friday, I thought I'd mention one of the legendary beasts; the Leviathan of Sclera Sea. It's a massive beast that lives in the sea around the Islands of Summer. More of a force of nature than a beast, it's believed to swallow islands whole.
July 25, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Day 25 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Free Friday - Legends
This Friday, I thought I'd mention one of the legendary beasts; the Leviathan of Sclera Sea. It's a massive beast that lives in the sea around the Islands of Summer. More of a force of nature than a beast, it's believed to swallow islands whole.
This Friday, I thought I'd mention one of the legendary beasts; the Leviathan of Sclera Sea. It's a massive beast that lives in the sea around the Islands of Summer. More of a force of nature than a beast, it's believed to swallow islands whole.
Day 24 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Friendships in WIP
I plan on introducing a few of Kallista's friends, from her time before the main story, and more details of the Wyvern Ranvieg that has become friends with Mahina. The first book didn't really include a lot of them, but I feel like I have room now
I plan on introducing a few of Kallista's friends, from her time before the main story, and more details of the Wyvern Ranvieg that has become friends with Mahina. The first book didn't really include a lot of them, but I feel like I have room now
July 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Day 24 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Friendships in WIP
I plan on introducing a few of Kallista's friends, from her time before the main story, and more details of the Wyvern Ranvieg that has become friends with Mahina. The first book didn't really include a lot of them, but I feel like I have room now
I plan on introducing a few of Kallista's friends, from her time before the main story, and more details of the Wyvern Ranvieg that has become friends with Mahina. The first book didn't really include a lot of them, but I feel like I have room now
Day 23 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Side character thoughts on MC
Kallista is pretty smitten with her, while her brother is still a bit guarded around her. He finds her willingness to jump into danger worrying and is terrified it will result in Kali being hurt.
Kallista is pretty smitten with her, while her brother is still a bit guarded around her. He finds her willingness to jump into danger worrying and is terrified it will result in Kali being hurt.
July 23, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Day 23 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Side character thoughts on MC
Kallista is pretty smitten with her, while her brother is still a bit guarded around her. He finds her willingness to jump into danger worrying and is terrified it will result in Kali being hurt.
Kallista is pretty smitten with her, while her brother is still a bit guarded around her. He finds her willingness to jump into danger worrying and is terrified it will result in Kali being hurt.
Day 22 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Where is WIP at?
My WIP is still in the very early stages. I haven't been feeling good and took a break to rest up, but I'm starting to feel better so hopefully I can get some work done. But the story is planned out and organized, just got to write and edit it now.
My WIP is still in the very early stages. I haven't been feeling good and took a break to rest up, but I'm starting to feel better so hopefully I can get some work done. But the story is planned out and organized, just got to write and edit it now.
July 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Day 22 of #FantasyIndiesJuly - Where is WIP at?
My WIP is still in the very early stages. I haven't been feeling good and took a break to rest up, but I'm starting to feel better so hopefully I can get some work done. But the story is planned out and organized, just got to write and edit it now.
My WIP is still in the very early stages. I haven't been feeling good and took a break to rest up, but I'm starting to feel better so hopefully I can get some work done. But the story is planned out and organized, just got to write and edit it now.