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KRR Lockhaven
@krlockhaven.bsky.social
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Parent, spouse, firefighter, goofball, writer of fantasy including:
The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex, The Azure Archipelago, and Mrs. Covington’s🌴
Learning Japanese🇯🇵
Working on: FOOL
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krlockhaven.bsky.social
What fictional creature/villain traumatized you as a child?
The Gmork. A scary ass wolf with sharp teeth
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
I just finished The Hot Spot and it is so good! It’s hilarious and sometimes heartwarming. I want to be a part of this friend group!
A promotional photo for the Japanese show The Hot Spot, featuring four characters in front of Mt. Fuji.
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
I’m not usually one to post such things, and I’m sorry if this offends your eyes, but I’m pretty proud of myself for the work I did this year. I’m damn near 50! It’s never too late. I definitely feel a lot better as far as depression, energy, and that kind of thing goes.
A before and after picture of some lame 47 year old guy who lost some weight.
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "third"
Concerning the movie trope of bonking someone on the head to render them conveniently unconscious.
Kyrien dove to the floor and scurried under the dining room table like a frightened mouse. The table’s silky white covering only hung about a third of the way to the floor, doing little to conceal his presence. The servant stopped at the table and placed something large in the middle with a thud. Feeling like the world’s stupidest idiot, Kyrien remained motionless on all fours as he contemplated his next move. He could attack the poor servant and knock him unconscious. Of course, that wasn’t as easy as stories and plays made it out to be. He’d been in several plays where a conk on the head with a frying pan was enough to put someone to sleep for the most convenient length of time, depending on the plot. He’d also been in a battle where he had to smash a man in the face with a melon-sized rock three times before he stopped fighting. That had been a bloody mess.
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
This is a great review! I’m gonna have to check this out!
hcnewton.bsky.social H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 11d
Following up on that Spotlight earlier: Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2 The Future is Fungal

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Cover of Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "spend" A long one today...
“He was different, wasn’t he?” Kyrien nodded, a light pressure building behind his eyes. “The most my da has ever given me is a grunt here and there. But yours was different. Your da would actually pay attention to you. He would, I don’t know, dream with you. He’d accept you as you were and not even be bothered by mistakes.” All of this was true, and he’d heard Lucia be effusive about his father before, but this rush of words was unexpected. “I used to watch him do things like build wooden swords for you,” Lucia continued, miming a sword fight, “and then play swords with you. I was so fucking jealous of that.” She threw her palms up. “Not in a bad way, though. I was happy for you—I really was. I just wanted that for myself. And I got it, in a way, with him. When I was at your place, I was like a daughter to him. He treated me like one of his own. I loved him for that. Hell, I barely even liked you. I would just come over to spend time with your father.” Kyrien tried to trip her, but she kicked his leg away and stuck out her tongue. “But seriously,” Lucia said as Kyrien limped down the road, “he was a good man and deserves to be celebrated.” “I won’t argue with that.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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triempery.bsky.social
For those reading, or interested in reading, the Triempery Revelations series, here's an interview I did with P.L. Stuart.

I talk about SORDANEON, and writing, and life. Enjoy!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAQ7...
SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEWS #52 with LL STEPHENS
YouTube video by The Drowned Kingdom Saga
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "build"
The square was as lively as he’d guessed it would be on approach. Hundreds of people milled about and made merry, the wine already flowing. The statue dubbed A Tribute to the Builders dominated the middle of the square. Its depiction of a handful of dignified stone masons holding tools and gazing up at the Gods was stirring, although a young Daroccan boy was currently dangling precariously from one of their hammers. The monument, built centuries ago, commemorated the hundreds of workers who’d died in a tragic collapse during the final phase of the castle’s construction and, to a lesser extent, the people who’d died when the Great Library of Murai had burned to the ground on the same day. Somewhat hidden between the muscular builders was a frail man holding a small stack of books. A shrill rebuke rang out through the square when the young boy’s mother saw him hanging from the statue. Kyrien could feel her embarrassment in the way she ripped him down and reprimanded him while scanning the crowd in anticipation of being reprimanded herself. Normally, some asshole would have, at the very least, made a bigoted comment, but the mood in the square was apparently too mirthful for such things today.
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "shirt"
Her unexpected show of affection was awkward for both of them. There was a time when such things were commonplace, but those times had been fading away, replaced by an unnamed tension. He leaned into her hand and closed his eyes like a pet cat wanting its chin scratched. “Be careful out there today.” Her thumb followed the scar under his jaw and down his neck until it disappeared under his shirt.
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "movement"
Getting it in just under the wire...
A group of about a hundred drunk or ignorant young men armed with clubs, daggers, and shitty swords, stood their ground less than a stone’s throw from Acali. They yelled words of encouragement to each other, speaking of honor and pride and overstating their martial abilities. Acali wanted to warn them, to tell them they couldn’t win, but they wouldn’t have heard her. She couldn’t afford to lose track of the tall man, her only tenuous link to Pavi, anyway. The clash between the Unsleeping and the unorganized force was heartbreakingly predictable. Without altering their shape, the Unsleeping forged ahead, cutting down anyone who stood in their way. Their movements seemed too fast and accurate for even the best-trained soldiers. Their economy of motion was chilling. It seemed more like they were swatting flies than killing armed men. In less than a minute, all who stood against them were dead or writhing on the ground. The lucky men at the periphery fled with the fear of the gods in their eyes. Not one of the Unsleeping seemed to have suffered a scratch.
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
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hcnewton.bsky.social H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 22d
The Grimdwarf: Cursed by JCM Berne ★ ★ ★ ★ An Angry Dwarf, A Water Witch, and a Remarkable Dog

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Cover of The Grimdwarf: Cursed by JCM Berne
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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cknightwrites.bsky.social
No way am I gonna sit by quietly while people starve.

I grew up unhoused more often than not. I went hungry a lot, and when we did have food, it was thanks to programs like SNAP and foodbanks. I know what it is to be hungry, and I know how that trauma sticks your entire life.

Let's try to help.
Large text over a background picture of a shark swimming through kelp. Black lettering at the top says: “Because everyone deserves to eat”. Below that in green text: “how you and I can help each other aid our local communities during the upcoming SNAP crisis”. A large green arrow points to the right.
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Guess what! I'm starting a podcast, and who better to join me for its premier than @krystlematar.bsky.social!

I had a blast talking about Tainted Dominion, Magic Mushrooms, and of course, Spidussy.

Keep an eye out for this hitting podcast shelves on Wednesday, November 12!
Bounty News Network BNN (Logo) with Krystle Matar Brought to you by Bounty Ink Press Two wanted posters dangle on either side below the BNN Logo, one featuring Adam, the other Krystle.
October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
Got him!!
October 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "second"
“First, let me say how sorry I am. This is fucking awful, and I’d wish it away if Mercy would listen.” When Kyrien nodded, she continued. “Second, I don’t know anything for sure.” She rubbed a hand over her head several times. “But I do have a few ideas about what you might try next.” Kyrien sat up in his chair.
October 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
My conservative ass town had a great turnout! #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips
A mini, hopefully-not-too-cliche, talking into a mirror scene.
Fearing wasted time, he opened his eyes and sat up straighter. His face was now in line with the convex brass mirror he used to check his costume before a show. Jaw tightening again, he stared at his distorted image in the mirror. His chest swelled with discomfort, and his lips pressed together so hard they blanched. “It’s always about you, isn’t it?” he whispered to his reflection. His vision blurred as tears started to form. He began to shake his head, the muscles in his core tightening and releasing with his breath. “I fucking hate you.” He tore his eyes from the mirror and collapsed forward, tears wetting his sleeve. He sat in the otherwise silent room, curled forward and sobbing. The sounds he made would have been humiliating if anyone had been around or if he had the capacity to care. The tears were bitter on his lips.
October 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
A pic from the day (or in this case, night) job
A picture of a fire engine at night with red lights flashing
October 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · Oct 15
Mushroom Blues by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social is ON SALE for $0.99! Go get yourself an eBook copy in honor of International Mushroom Day 👇👇👇
amzn.to/3VoOBNF
October 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "safe"
Acali’s face was emotionless. She stared at him without the slightest reaction, not even willing to offer a word of greeting. Nezki stood quickly, smashing her thigh against the edge of the table. After admonishing herself, she said, “Welcome home, Kyrien. I will go outside now.” “Thank you, Nezki.” He stopped before he reached the table, letting Nezki pass in front of him. “At least someone is glad to see me home safe.” He closed his eyes, disgusted at his lack of self-control. “I’m supposed to be grateful that you deigned to come home a full night and day since you left?” She had a point, but that didn’t stop Kyrien’s frustration from bubbling up further. “I—” “At the lowest point in my entire life, you abandoned me.” She stared at him with dead eyes, unblinking.
October 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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hcnewton.bsky.social
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2 "The air smelled of a limited life expectancy."

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Cover of Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett
October 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
#WIPSnips "miss" cliffhanger
The trip back home was much more pleasant than the trip to Lucia’s. Kyrien noticed an entire field of early-blooming wildflowers that he’d somehow missed on the way there. He took in their colors and scent with a calmness he hadn’t felt an hour earlier. With his fears about Kam and Kal somewhat alleviated and his shame about receiving charity cooled, he felt much less tense. Being with Lucia damned near always made him feel better. With a whistle on his lips, he opened his front door. The whistle died mid-melody.
October 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
krlockhaven.bsky.social
Post a female character you love.

Maybe it’s weird for a guy my age to watch this? But my teenager introduced me to this show and I think Bocchi is one of the best/ funniest characters of all time!
October 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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#WIPSnips "bear"
Damn. I wrote this a while back, but it's hitting a little closer to home right now...
“Friends,” he called over the din. His voice was surprisingly loud and commanding. The crowd took at least a minute to calm and quiet down while he patiently waited. “We are all here today because we feel, in our hearts, a building and overwhelming sense of injustice in this city. The murder of Beni Maris in this very park by members of the City Watch was enough in itself. But the fact that none of those City Watchmen were held accountable for this broad-daylight, unjustified killing is too much to bear. Beni was a good man, a family man. He was ripped away from his wife and two beautiful daughters over a minor dispute about a business license. That proud woman and those two little girls were left with nothing.” He paused as the din began to build again. “With absolutely fucking nothing.” The crowd’s roar grew angrier. “We are here today because we will no longer quietly abide the abuse of our people.”
September 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Join our Goodreads group: www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Willow Wraith Press - Indie Bookclub
A collective of nerds with a mission to uplift indie authors! This group has read: The Source of Strife
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September 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM