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leahbauerwrites.bsky.social
@leahbauerwrites.bsky.social
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Lady of Books and Trees, writer and reader, friendly neighborhood bi, she/her. 🌈
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Ness sees the prince for the first time:

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Prince Sathias, heir to the Heskann throne, stands beside the dessert buffet with a sugary confection in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. He’s wearing a sleek black coat that hangs to his thighs in the front and floats in a long trail behind him, and though she knows almost nothing about the man, she gets the distinct impression that he’s the type of person who enjoys loose clothing specifically because it can make any movement more dramatic: the flare of a cape around a corner, a twirl of a skirt, or the flutter of a robe. With a snowy white shirt open at the throat partnered with exquisitely fitted trousers and knee-high boots, he looks less like the prince she’d imagined and more like a fashionable pirate.
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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"Ancestor" >>> "Family" #WIPSnips

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Her parents hadn’t wanted children and had only stayed together for her. She wouldn’t wish her childhood on another, no matter if it would’ve eased her loneliness. Far better to choose a family than be a burden to others simply because of shared blood.
November 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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For me, it's The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia!

It's sinister, and the three different POVs keep things intriguing throughout.
The book cover for The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: a green background with a person's hand reaching up toward a faded, gold bird with pins sticking into it. A pattern of vines frames everything.
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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No "monster" in my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP yet, so I'm going with "devil" for today's #WIPSnips

Featuring: That moment when you don't want to wake up but your girlfriend is making you

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “Come on, love, get up. Or do I have to carry you?” Britha lifts her arms but doesn’t open her eyes. “Mmm.” With a devilish glint in her eyes, Vivee hauls her over her shoulder and starts walking. “Viiiiiv!” Britha moans. “This isn’t what I had in mind. Put me downnn.”
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Going with the synonym "competition" for today's #WIPSnips

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Slowly, they circle one another, just out of reach, and Ness’ pulse quickens with anticipation. The promise of competition rushes through her blood, an alluring song that ignites a spark in her. She feints to the right, then attacks from the left.
October 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Me looking at the 31 chapters I've written and the 7 more chapters I have planned left to write for the first draft of my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP
Winnie the Pooh walking through the woods with his arms clasped behind his back with the caption: How silly of me to forget how far I've come, just because I still have far to go.
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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After vacation and then getting sick, I'm finally back for #WIPSnips!

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: She’s so focused on Thias, the way his round shoulders are slumped, that she doesn’t see the tree root until she trips over it, falling face first into the cold snow. “Oh! Are you okay?” In seconds, he’s skimming his fingers over her, as if searching for an injury, and then he gently eases her onto her back. She wipes snow from her face, laughter bucking in her chest. “I’m fine. Totally meant to do that.”
October 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Another synonym for #WIPSnips

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an excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “I don’t have time to explain, but we need to leave.” She slams the door shut and locks it with her magic, only seconds before there’s a loud thump and a curse from Melirin on the other side. Retrieving her blades and sliding them into place, Ness secures her pack around her waist. “Grab your things and follow me.”
October 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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I'm going with "sleep" for today's #WIPSnips

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: The next morning, Ness wakes to find one of her legs thrust between Thias’, her fingers curled around the nape of his neck, and a palm pressed to his chest. Fuck. She’s only one limb short of all out clinging to him. Her inability to sleep beside this man without wrapping herself around him is downright embarrassing.
October 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: As the train official trails off, Ness rises and casts a furtive glance in their direction. The sleeve of one of the passenger’s shirts has fallen to their elbow, revealing a tattoo of a black dagger, its outline glowing like an ember amongst coal. Whoever this person is, they’re seconds away from summoning the blade from their skin. The hairs on Ness’ nape stand on end. She’s heard of the tavere—ink mages trained in the complex art of transmuting body ink—but she has no desire to see this one in action. Besides, Melirin might catch up to her at any moment.
September 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Getting pinned against the wall by your nemesis 👀

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Ness’ mouth goes dry, and she struggles to swallow. Enticing a cat is one thing—getting caught in one’s claws is not what she had in mind. What is taking Britha so long? Ness’ throat tightens. She reaches for a dagger with her free hand, but she isn’t fast enough, as Melirin swiftly captures her wrist and backs her up against the wall, pinning her arms above her head on either side. “Someone’s eager,” Ness mutters under her breath. It’s not one of her best quips, but in her defense, she’s used to tossing them over her shoulder as she escapes.
September 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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My body woke me up and won't let me fall back asleep, so I might as well post for #WIPSnips super early😅

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “She’s probably mooning over Thias and Mel,” Vivee teases from where she sits on a footstool. A flush heats Ness’ cheeks. Fuck, is she being that obvious? Britha raises an eyebrow. “You have been disconcertingly quiet all evening, and you practically ignored them at dinner. Did something happen?” Indeed. Multiple things had happened.
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Content warning: anxiety

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excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “Instead of predicting worst-case scenarios, what if you imagined what could go right?” Ness falters, opening and closing her mouth, but words fail her. How can she explain that it isn’t that simple? There’s a twisted sense of comfort in negative hypotheticals. If she can think through all the ways something can go wrong, she’ll be more prepared to face them. Ignoring them in favor of hopeful what ifs will only set her up for disappointment if they don’t come to pass.
September 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A little history about my favorite side couple in my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “They spent two years flirting, before they finally kissed on Britha’s twentieth birthday,” Ness says, grinning. “I may or may not have helped make it happen in order to win a bet of when they’d get together.” Vivee laughs. “We got there, eventually. Besides, it was more than worth the wait.” “Flatterer.” Britha playfully elbows her partner. “Lady Heskela, I think you promised us some dancing this evening?”
September 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Such a cool opportunity!
Screenshot from Meg Cabot’s newsletter: The Walt Disney Studios open casting call Princess Diaries 3. To be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. [OLIVIA] Actor to play a character that is female, 15 years old, Mixed race (Black/White). Smart, sarcastic, armored and observant, Olivia Robinson wants to be left alone. After her mother passed away, she withdrew into herself, masking her sadness with caustic wit. But under her prickly exterior, Olivia’s natural warmth, compassion and courage to stand up to power is exactly what makes her a natural born leader. The only thing standing in the way is herself…LEAD (9). If this sounds like a role you or someone you know might be right for, please email a recent photo and tell us your name and where you are based. PD3.Casting@mppfeatures.com. For audition materials, please visit https://castittalent.com/Princess_Diaries_3.
August 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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🌶️ When you're fighting with your nemesis, she accidentally palms your breast, and now you're turned on 🌶️

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Neither of them moves, and Ness’ breath catches as the heat of Melirin’s hand seeps through her shirt and floods her skin. Her body, the horny traitor, strains forward, begging for the spy to draw a thumb across her already hardening nipple. Or at least give the other breast some attention too, in the name of symmetry. Melirin’s eyes widen, and for half a second, Ness thinks she might have said that last thought out loud, but then she lets go, her hands forming fists. Shaking herself from her desire-laden stupor, Ness leaps up and dashes for the exit.
August 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Reposting because I forgot to add alt text the first time.

Content warning: anxiety

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Talk? About what? And why does he want to speak to her away from everyone else? Her chest tightens, and her pulse quickens in her throat. Did she do something wrong? She starts to run through their most recent conversation in her head, looking for what she could’ve done differently, but then stops herself. Such thinking will only increase her anxiety.
August 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Ness' fantasy is getting her hot and bothered🥵

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: A feverish heat sweeps over her. In someone else, it might be fueled by hurt, jealousy, or embarrassment. Any of those would be understandable. But the fire stirring inside her is fed by hunger, a want for more. Watching the two of them together is far more intoxicating than the glass of wine in her hand. For one dizzying moment, she imagines joining them outside. Maybe she can offer some suggestions. Bite her lip. Ask him to kneel. Let me touch you both.
August 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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My mom: Did your dad tell you we’re having a visitor over today?

Me: Uhhh, no. When are they coming?

My mom: In a few minutes.

Me: * unprepared for socializing but knowing it’d be rude to hide in my room so I panic take myself out for shrimp tacos *
Shrimp tacos with grilled veggies, white shredded cheese and corn tortillas
August 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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I didn't have "razor", so I went with "blade".

Bonus: a little "make me" moment😈

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: She hits the floor with a painful thump, wheezing as most of the air is expelled from her lungs. Her sword, knocked aside in the fall, is several feet away, and Melirin lies on top of her, blade pressed to her throat. “Surrender.” Ness leans up, welcoming the sting of steel on her skin. “Make me.”
August 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: The man is too adorable for his own good, and if she stays here any longer, she’ll probably do something embarrassing like brush his hair off his forehead. But can she leave without waking him? Holding her breath, she raises her arm, and when he doesn’t stir, she slowly, gently moves his head back against the headrest. Then she slips out of the compartment and into the passageway, sighing with relief.
August 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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When you engage in a fight with your nemesis and things get a bit hot and heavy

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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Neither of them moves, and Ness’ breath catches as the heat of Melirin’s hand seeps through her shirt and floods her skin. Her body, the horny traitor, strains forward, begging for the spy to draw a thumb across her already hardening nipple. Or at least give the other breast some attention too, in the name of symmetry. Melirin’s eyes widen, and for half a second, Ness thinks she might have said that last thought out loud, but then she lets go, her hands forming fists. Shaking herself from her desire-laden stupor, Ness leaps up and dashes for the exit.
August 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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An excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: “Leaving your own ball already?” The prince rubs the back of his neck, abashed. “It looks bad, doesn’t it? I was hoping I’d put in enough of an appearance to satisfy my parents and be able to slip away quietly. But please, let me help you clean that up before it stains.”
July 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Me: searching for the perfect song to listen to write this chapter.
Clippy from Word pops up with a notification that reads: Hey, it looks like you're waiting for ideal conditions to do that thing you've been wanting to do. Need I remind you that ideal conditions do not exist and will never happen? Response Option 1: I'm aware. Response Option 2: Wow, rude.
July 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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I'm going to go with "growing" as a synonym to "thrive"

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Excerpt from my Be Gay Do Crimes WIP: Ness and the rest of the group form a circle, and a fluttery feeling stirs in her stomach when she takes her spot between Melirin and Thias. The first verse starts, and just like that, they’re off, spinning clockwise in time with the music. Round and round they go—Ness’ chest growing lighter with every turn.
July 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM