Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
@kiraofthewind.com
She/her, author of fantasy novels coming from Shadow Spark Publishing✨
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
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I couldn't for the life of me think of a good term for my gecko's enclosure (aquarium/vivarium) so I just called it a "gecko chamber" and now my partner is never going to let me forget it😭😂
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I couldn't for the life of me think of a good term for my gecko's enclosure (aquarium/vivarium) so I just called it a "gecko chamber" and now my partner is never going to let me forget it😭😂
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Out of context, this looks like a very different book than what it really is.
Context: these two are playing a board game LMFAO. Their 'soldiers' are wooden figures
Out of context, this looks like a very different book than what it really is.
Context: these two are playing a board game LMFAO. Their 'soldiers' are wooden figures
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Out of context, this looks like a very different book than what it really is.
Context: these two are playing a board game LMFAO. Their 'soldiers' are wooden figures
Out of context, this looks like a very different book than what it really is.
Context: these two are playing a board game LMFAO. Their 'soldiers' are wooden figures
Welcome to our third week, #NovemberWorldbuilders! This time we're talking about important RIVERS or LAKES in our world! But, tbh, any sufficiently important body of water will do. Also, don't feel obliged to answer; sometimes I cover niche topics that aren't for everyone!
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Welcome to our third week, #NovemberWorldbuilders! This time we're talking about important RIVERS or LAKES in our world! But, tbh, any sufficiently important body of water will do. Also, don't feel obliged to answer; sometimes I cover niche topics that aren't for everyone!
#AwesomeCharacters
Before we get to Tynan, let's review the context, including some things we learned about the upcoming war:
-Aloutia is on the verge of a war with Ophidia
-both countries have Godbloods they are willing to use as magic WMDs
-Ophidia engages in sex-based slavery
-the war will also
Before we get to Tynan, let's review the context, including some things we learned about the upcoming war:
-Aloutia is on the verge of a war with Ophidia
-both countries have Godbloods they are willing to use as magic WMDs
-Ophidia engages in sex-based slavery
-the war will also
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?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
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 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Before we get to Tynan, let's review the context, including some things we learned about the upcoming war:
-Aloutia is on the verge of a war with Ophidia
-both countries have Godbloods they are willing to use as magic WMDs
-Ophidia engages in sex-based slavery
-the war will also
Before we get to Tynan, let's review the context, including some things we learned about the upcoming war:
-Aloutia is on the verge of a war with Ophidia
-both countries have Godbloods they are willing to use as magic WMDs
-Ophidia engages in sex-based slavery
-the war will also
I don't want to hijack Charlie's thread, so I'mma drop some more lore here:
So, the whole REASON Tynan was born was to prevent a war where both sides are throwing magical child soldiers at the other. Tynan must learn to love their sisters because their sisters are gonna be child soldiers if they
So, the whole REASON Tynan was born was to prevent a war where both sides are throwing magical child soldiers at the other. Tynan must learn to love their sisters because their sisters are gonna be child soldiers if they
I love the comparisons they make it more fun! And I get to learn more PD lore! 😁
But yes, it is a bit of an arms race. And many of the mages we meet in my story are happy to protect their country. But I can't blame those who didn't want that life either...
But yes, it is a bit of an arms race. And many of the mages we meet in my story are happy to protect their country. But I can't blame those who didn't want that life either...
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I don't want to hijack Charlie's thread, so I'mma drop some more lore here:
So, the whole REASON Tynan was born was to prevent a war where both sides are throwing magical child soldiers at the other. Tynan must learn to love their sisters because their sisters are gonna be child soldiers if they
So, the whole REASON Tynan was born was to prevent a war where both sides are throwing magical child soldiers at the other. Tynan must learn to love their sisters because their sisters are gonna be child soldiers if they
#NovemberWorldbuilders
So, Aloutia has a big one: Mind elementals are *not* allowed to use money. Or really anything resembling money. Like, barter systems or trade is also kinda iffy. They are meant to live in communities where they work because it's the right thing to do, and they fulfill their
So, Aloutia has a big one: Mind elementals are *not* allowed to use money. Or really anything resembling money. Like, barter systems or trade is also kinda iffy. They are meant to live in communities where they work because it's the right thing to do, and they fulfill their
What's up, #NovemberWorldbuilders peeps! Have you dared to get a little freaky with your worldbuilding? Does your fictional world's society believe something to be good or evil which societies on Earth (generally speaking) do not agree with? How did you come up with that idea?👀
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
So, Aloutia has a big one: Mind elementals are *not* allowed to use money. Or really anything resembling money. Like, barter systems or trade is also kinda iffy. They are meant to live in communities where they work because it's the right thing to do, and they fulfill their
So, Aloutia has a big one: Mind elementals are *not* allowed to use money. Or really anything resembling money. Like, barter systems or trade is also kinda iffy. They are meant to live in communities where they work because it's the right thing to do, and they fulfill their
I am fine with people writing fanfic of my world. That's totally fine! I am not going to pull an Anne Rice in this situation. I'll only read it if I am asked to (for legal reasons), however.
I had a wonderful fanfic written of my world by my friend @akernis.bsky.social and it was amazing
I had a wonderful fanfic written of my world by my friend @akernis.bsky.social and it was amazing
Okay. #WritingCommunity, would you every let others write in your settings/worlds?
Why/why not?
Under what circumstances/rules?
Why/why not?
Under what circumstances/rules?
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I am fine with people writing fanfic of my world. That's totally fine! I am not going to pull an Anne Rice in this situation. I'll only read it if I am asked to (for legal reasons), however.
I had a wonderful fanfic written of my world by my friend @akernis.bsky.social and it was amazing
I had a wonderful fanfic written of my world by my friend @akernis.bsky.social and it was amazing
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Since I've been coming back after recently I suddenly opened bluesky after like two years, I thought why not do it properly then?
I've been having mental health crisis, burning out with uni, coming up with a comic project, doing art, working on a video game demo and making dolls :D
I've been having mental health crisis, burning out with uni, coming up with a comic project, doing art, working on a video game demo and making dolls :D
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Since I've been coming back after recently I suddenly opened bluesky after like two years, I thought why not do it properly then?
I've been having mental health crisis, burning out with uni, coming up with a comic project, doing art, working on a video game demo and making dolls :D
I've been having mental health crisis, burning out with uni, coming up with a comic project, doing art, working on a video game demo and making dolls :D
How about a list of songs I've listened to while reading Poison and Opium? okay, I only know the Youtube playlists 🤣
Just relax 🍀 stop overthinking, calm your anxiety - lofi hip hop mix - aesthetic lofi
pov: you’re an ancient chinese scholar preparing for the imperial examination | study playlist
Just relax 🍀 stop overthinking, calm your anxiety - lofi hip hop mix - aesthetic lofi
pov: you’re an ancient chinese scholar preparing for the imperial examination | study playlist
It's Friday and I wanna play a game while I work on some book art.
1 like=1 song from Poison and Opium's playlist?
#writingcommunity #WriteSky
1 like=1 song from Poison and Opium's playlist?
#writingcommunity #WriteSky
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
How about a list of songs I've listened to while reading Poison and Opium? okay, I only know the Youtube playlists 🤣
Just relax 🍀 stop overthinking, calm your anxiety - lofi hip hop mix - aesthetic lofi
pov: you’re an ancient chinese scholar preparing for the imperial examination | study playlist
Just relax 🍀 stop overthinking, calm your anxiety - lofi hip hop mix - aesthetic lofi
pov: you’re an ancient chinese scholar preparing for the imperial examination | study playlist
#Lovember What's fun about this one for Tynan is that it's kinda the point of the book. When they are first born, they have 0 love for anything/anyone. They were just born! But their grandfather WANTS them to be motivated by love for their family... which they get to by the end
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
How motivated is/are your character(s) by love—romantic, familial, social (e.g. fame or approval), or otherwise?
How motivated is/are your character(s) by love—romantic, familial, social (e.g. fame or approval), or otherwise?
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
#Lovember What's fun about this one for Tynan is that it's kinda the point of the book. When they are first born, they have 0 love for anything/anyone. They were just born! But their grandfather WANTS them to be motivated by love for their family... which they get to by the end
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Shallot and Aubergine (Iom'ren) talking about the Bond he shares with his friend. When Aubergine and his close friend escaped from the breeding facility together, they had to run in separate directions to avoid being caught. They have a psychic connection:
Shallot and Aubergine (Iom'ren) talking about the Bond he shares with his friend. When Aubergine and his close friend escaped from the breeding facility together, they had to run in separate directions to avoid being caught. They have a psychic connection:
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Shallot and Aubergine (Iom'ren) talking about the Bond he shares with his friend. When Aubergine and his close friend escaped from the breeding facility together, they had to run in separate directions to avoid being caught. They have a psychic connection:
Shallot and Aubergine (Iom'ren) talking about the Bond he shares with his friend. When Aubergine and his close friend escaped from the breeding facility together, they had to run in separate directions to avoid being caught. They have a psychic connection:
#pretendpanel
My hot take is that NaNoWriMo was mostly bad, for a number of reasons, and what good it provided should have been at a different time of the year.
For me, it was completely useless. I didn't need that community or anyone prodding me to write. And I sure as hell didn't need
My hot take is that NaNoWriMo was mostly bad, for a number of reasons, and what good it provided should have been at a different time of the year.
For me, it was completely useless. I didn't need that community or anyone prodding me to write. And I sure as hell didn't need
#pretendpanel, even before the last big controversy, November challenges have had their ups and downs. Tell me...
November 14th: BIG Challenges during November - what's your take? Good/bad tradition?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 14th: BIG Challenges during November - what's your take? Good/bad tradition?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#pretendpanel
My hot take is that NaNoWriMo was mostly bad, for a number of reasons, and what good it provided should have been at a different time of the year.
For me, it was completely useless. I didn't need that community or anyone prodding me to write. And I sure as hell didn't need
My hot take is that NaNoWriMo was mostly bad, for a number of reasons, and what good it provided should have been at a different time of the year.
For me, it was completely useless. I didn't need that community or anyone prodding me to write. And I sure as hell didn't need
What's up, #NovemberWorldbuilders peeps! Have you dared to get a little freaky with your worldbuilding? Does your fictional world's society believe something to be good or evil which societies on Earth (generally speaking) do not agree with? How did you come up with that idea?👀
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
What's up, #NovemberWorldbuilders peeps! Have you dared to get a little freaky with your worldbuilding? Does your fictional world's society believe something to be good or evil which societies on Earth (generally speaking) do not agree with? How did you come up with that idea?👀
#SFFChat Q4
A bit of scenery worldbuilding about the Good Thyme Inn and its walls full of secrets... plus the Lightning God who singlehandedly keeps them in a pre-Industrial society
A bit of scenery worldbuilding about the Good Thyme Inn and its walls full of secrets... plus the Lightning God who singlehandedly keeps them in a pre-Industrial society
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#SFFChat Q4
A bit of scenery worldbuilding about the Good Thyme Inn and its walls full of secrets... plus the Lightning God who singlehandedly keeps them in a pre-Industrial society
A bit of scenery worldbuilding about the Good Thyme Inn and its walls full of secrets... plus the Lightning God who singlehandedly keeps them in a pre-Industrial society
#SFFChat Q3 Close up of the clock in the Good Thyme Inn, from art by Aowna.
Theirs days are exactly as long as ours are, but they like to divide the day into 3 chunks of 8 hours, so their clocks have only eight hours. One 8-hour block is called a triune. They say the triune when they say the time.
Theirs days are exactly as long as ours are, but they like to divide the day into 3 chunks of 8 hours, so their clocks have only eight hours. One 8-hour block is called a triune. They say the triune when they say the time.
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#SFFChat Q3 Close up of the clock in the Good Thyme Inn, from art by Aowna.
Theirs days are exactly as long as ours are, but they like to divide the day into 3 chunks of 8 hours, so their clocks have only eight hours. One 8-hour block is called a triune. They say the triune when they say the time.
Theirs days are exactly as long as ours are, but they like to divide the day into 3 chunks of 8 hours, so their clocks have only eight hours. One 8-hour block is called a triune. They say the triune when they say the time.
#SFFChat Q2
I always know exactly the time of day, weather, and season. I have to know these things or else I can't visualize it, and I have to visualize scenes in order to write them. I hate having only a vague idea of what the image is like
I always know exactly the time of day, weather, and season. I have to know these things or else I can't visualize it, and I have to visualize scenes in order to write them. I hate having only a vague idea of what the image is like
#SFFChat Q2: When you write, do you tend to have a clear picture of the time of day for particularly intense scenes?
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#SFFChat Q2
I always know exactly the time of day, weather, and season. I have to know these things or else I can't visualize it, and I have to visualize scenes in order to write them. I hate having only a vague idea of what the image is like
I always know exactly the time of day, weather, and season. I have to know these things or else I can't visualize it, and I have to visualize scenes in order to write them. I hate having only a vague idea of what the image is like
#SFFChat Q1 Different planes of the PD have different day-night phenomena. Even different places of Aloutia have different stuff going on e.g. if you live in the shadow of the rings vs. on the poles vs. the equator
Aloutia has 14 moons and a planetary ring. They're all magic in their own ways
Aloutia has 14 moons and a planetary ring. They're all magic in their own ways
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
#SFFChat Q1 Different planes of the PD have different day-night phenomena. Even different places of Aloutia have different stuff going on e.g. if you live in the shadow of the rings vs. on the poles vs. the equator
Aloutia has 14 moons and a planetary ring. They're all magic in their own ways
Aloutia has 14 moons and a planetary ring. They're all magic in their own ways
#SFFChat Intro
I'm Erika/Kira, call me whatever. I am a certified vampire, working the night shift at my local blood bank. My favorite hour is 4 AM, and yes, I DO have a favorite hour. I call it the Quiet Hour, the Peaceful Hour, the Serene Hour. Nothing bad has ever happened to me at 4 AM
I'm Erika/Kira, call me whatever. I am a certified vampire, working the night shift at my local blood bank. My favorite hour is 4 AM, and yes, I DO have a favorite hour. I call it the Quiet Hour, the Peaceful Hour, the Serene Hour. Nothing bad has ever happened to me at 4 AM
#SFFChat Intro: Introduce yourself and share your favourite time of day (night, day, evening, morning--lunch!). Be as general or specific as you like. (:
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
#SFFChat Intro
I'm Erika/Kira, call me whatever. I am a certified vampire, working the night shift at my local blood bank. My favorite hour is 4 AM, and yes, I DO have a favorite hour. I call it the Quiet Hour, the Peaceful Hour, the Serene Hour. Nothing bad has ever happened to me at 4 AM
I'm Erika/Kira, call me whatever. I am a certified vampire, working the night shift at my local blood bank. My favorite hour is 4 AM, and yes, I DO have a favorite hour. I call it the Quiet Hour, the Peaceful Hour, the Serene Hour. Nothing bad has ever happened to me at 4 AM
I can't judge music, but I'll add video games:
📝 If I get the sense that a sufficient amount of thought went into it. Plenty of authors can pour their love and soul into their work, but putting brain power in there? That elevates it above the rest, imo.
📝 If I get the sense that a sufficient amount of thought went into it. Plenty of authors can pour their love and soul into their work, but putting brain power in there? That elevates it above the rest, imo.
It's World Quality Week in my world, so I'd like to pose a themed question:
What's a characteristic to YOU that has you see a creative work as high quality piece?
What's a characteristic to YOU that has you see a creative work as high quality piece?
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I can't judge music, but I'll add video games:
📝 If I get the sense that a sufficient amount of thought went into it. Plenty of authors can pour their love and soul into their work, but putting brain power in there? That elevates it above the rest, imo.
📝 If I get the sense that a sufficient amount of thought went into it. Plenty of authors can pour their love and soul into their work, but putting brain power in there? That elevates it above the rest, imo.
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I'm finally planning to start a podcast on monster stuff (prob. called "Dr. Monster" because why not have fun).
I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics.
If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them!
Some topics ⬇️
I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics.
If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them!
Some topics ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I'm finally planning to start a podcast on monster stuff (prob. called "Dr. Monster" because why not have fun).
I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics.
If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them!
Some topics ⬇️
I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics.
If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them!
Some topics ⬇️
*looks at all my hot evil domineering men who want to be gods or rule the world*
*looks at my love for them*
"Haha, I'm in danger"
*looks at my love for them*
"Haha, I'm in danger"
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
What is something you love about a character of yours, that you would absolutely NOT love if you met them IRL? 😆
What is something you love about a character of yours, that you would absolutely NOT love if you met them IRL? 😆
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
*looks at all my hot evil domineering men who want to be gods or rule the world*
*looks at my love for them*
"Haha, I'm in danger"
*looks at my love for them*
"Haha, I'm in danger"
#NovemberWorldbuilders 13
Aloutians follow the teachings of Spiritism, the religion worshipping the Decatheon. A person must follow the rules of their God (which are sometimes stupid) but all must follow the basic laws of morality set out by Lucognidus the Mind God. Lulu's rules for everybody are
Aloutians follow the teachings of Spiritism, the religion worshipping the Decatheon. A person must follow the rules of their God (which are sometimes stupid) but all must follow the basic laws of morality set out by Lucognidus the Mind God. Lulu's rules for everybody are
It's #NovemberWorldbuilders time! We're talking about the concepts of GOOD and EVIL in our fictional worlds this week. Tell me: what does your world's authoritative figures say about morality? Is there a church or governing body that tells people how to live? What do they command?
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 13
Aloutians follow the teachings of Spiritism, the religion worshipping the Decatheon. A person must follow the rules of their God (which are sometimes stupid) but all must follow the basic laws of morality set out by Lucognidus the Mind God. Lulu's rules for everybody are
Aloutians follow the teachings of Spiritism, the religion worshipping the Decatheon. A person must follow the rules of their God (which are sometimes stupid) but all must follow the basic laws of morality set out by Lucognidus the Mind God. Lulu's rules for everybody are
It's #NovemberWorldbuilders time! We're talking about the concepts of GOOD and EVIL in our fictional worlds this week. Tell me: what does your world's authoritative figures say about morality? Is there a church or governing body that tells people how to live? What do they command?
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
It's #NovemberWorldbuilders time! We're talking about the concepts of GOOD and EVIL in our fictional worlds this week. Tell me: what does your world's authoritative figures say about morality? Is there a church or governing body that tells people how to live? What do they command?
I just realized I've been reading and giving "likes" to posts in response to my question about your fictional villain's ethics. And, out of context, it looks like I'm "liking" some very sus posts🤣😭
Please nobody take my 'likes' out of context today in particular
Please nobody take my 'likes' out of context today in particular
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I just realized I've been reading and giving "likes" to posts in response to my question about your fictional villain's ethics. And, out of context, it looks like I'm "liking" some very sus posts🤣😭
Please nobody take my 'likes' out of context today in particular
Please nobody take my 'likes' out of context today in particular