Blue Sonja
@licoricemint.bsky.social
My Personal Blue Sky and Official Bluesky for the queer urban fantasy series Licorice and Mint written by myself and co-author Stacey. Very tired elder Transfemme lesbian goth witch. She/Her. 18+ // 🚫 🏳️🌈
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Blue Sonja
@licoricemint.bsky.social
· Apr 30
archiveofourown.org
#licoriceandmint Since we've had fellow writers and new readers show interest in our snippets, her is a🧵 of the links and order of Licorice and Mint books in order and their progress. #queerwriters #sapphic #WriteSky
Book 1: Licorice and Mint (The main story)
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
Book 1: Licorice and Mint (The main story)
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
![Screenshot of the first lines of my surreal dystopian mystery, TENEMENT.
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CHAPTER ONE: THE RULES
No one ever left the Tenement. That was Rule Number One.
[Text Box:]
[~~~RULE ONE~~~]
[Under no circumstances shall anyone leave the Tenement.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:br2rslmo7elrd3hp5dfsx3ye/bafkreigi3huyyprsik2d7ovy356xwjejsk5cdeongjm6uqekbpjbq6hfam@jpeg)
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
Both Nat and Vola are notorious pre-planners. But when it comes to mundane tasks Vola enjoys cooking and cleaning as part of prep and as a relaxing ritual while Nat leaves it for after.
Both Nat and Vola are notorious pre-planners. But when it comes to mundane tasks Vola enjoys cooking and cleaning as part of prep and as a relaxing ritual while Nat leaves it for after.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Is your character proactive or a procrastinator? Do they leave things to the last minute or prep early?
Does it matter what they are doing? Eg. do they put off mundane chores but keep ahead on other things?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Is your character proactive or a procrastinator? Do they leave things to the last minute or prep early?
Does it matter what they are doing? Eg. do they put off mundane chores but keep ahead on other things?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
Both Nat and Vola are notorious pre-planners. But when it comes to mundane tasks Vola enjoys cooking and cleaning as part of prep and as a relaxing ritual while Nat leaves it for after.
Both Nat and Vola are notorious pre-planners. But when it comes to mundane tasks Vola enjoys cooking and cleaning as part of prep and as a relaxing ritual while Nat leaves it for after.
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Nat loves Medicine, how punk rock makes her feel. Vola loves Puzzles and runic applications.
Nat loves Medicine, how punk rock makes her feel. Vola loves Puzzles and runic applications.
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
Is there something your character (main or otherwise) deeply loves that isn't a person, animal, or other creature? A food, an object, a concept? 🤔
Is there something your character (main or otherwise) deeply loves that isn't a person, animal, or other creature? A food, an object, a concept? 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Nat loves Medicine, how punk rock makes her feel. Vola loves Puzzles and runic applications.
Nat loves Medicine, how punk rock makes her feel. Vola loves Puzzles and runic applications.
Not me chatting with @hippy-orc-cafe.bsky.social on discord about deep lore pertaining to gods in Licorice and Mint and book 2 stuff.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Not me chatting with @hippy-orc-cafe.bsky.social on discord about deep lore pertaining to gods in Licorice and Mint and book 2 stuff.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
#Novmember
I have double jointed thumbs. I can "break" them or get "Raptor-like"(Birds) grips on things.
I have double jointed thumbs. I can "break" them or get "Raptor-like"(Birds) grips on things.
#Novmemeber 10
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#Novmember
I have double jointed thumbs. I can "break" them or get "Raptor-like"(Birds) grips on things.
I have double jointed thumbs. I can "break" them or get "Raptor-like"(Birds) grips on things.
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
For Nat it was Mara, her first girlfriend. For Vola, it was Josiah who gave her a purpose.
Sadly for both, their first bonds were "less than healthy" and nearly killed them both.
For Nat it was Mara, her first girlfriend. For Vola, it was Josiah who gave her a purpose.
Sadly for both, their first bonds were "less than healthy" and nearly killed them both.
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 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
For Nat it was Mara, her first girlfriend. For Vola, it was Josiah who gave her a purpose.
Sadly for both, their first bonds were "less than healthy" and nearly killed them both.
For Nat it was Mara, her first girlfriend. For Vola, it was Josiah who gave her a purpose.
Sadly for both, their first bonds were "less than healthy" and nearly killed them both.
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 2, The In-Between Days.
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 2, The In-Between Days.
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 2, The In-Between Days.
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 2, The In-Between Days.
archiveofourown.org/series/1962421
#Bookvember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts,
Not so much a book but the world and TTRPG of Cyberpunk 2020 by Mike Pondsmith.
Not so much a book but the world and TTRPG of Cyberpunk 2020 by Mike Pondsmith.
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#Bookvember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts,
Not so much a book but the world and TTRPG of Cyberpunk 2020 by Mike Pondsmith.
Not so much a book but the world and TTRPG of Cyberpunk 2020 by Mike Pondsmith.
#NovemberWorldBuilders #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt
The first one to come to mind is a surprising one. The undead Crime Lord, Anderson Taylor.
Anderson (going by many names previously) was (1/?)
The first one to come to mind is a surprising one. The undead Crime Lord, Anderson Taylor.
Anderson (going by many names previously) was (1/?)
Heya, #NovemberWorldbuilders. The last two days were for characters seen as pure good or evil. Now for the morally grey stuff: are there any historical figures or events that are debatable whether they were good or bad? Who are the controversial people/events in your world's history?
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#NovemberWorldBuilders #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt
The first one to come to mind is a surprising one. The undead Crime Lord, Anderson Taylor.
Anderson (going by many names previously) was (1/?)
The first one to come to mind is a surprising one. The undead Crime Lord, Anderson Taylor.
Anderson (going by many names previously) was (1/?)
#QueerPrompts #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Unfortunately not. I didn't really read a lot of YA content before coming out or I should say there wasn't a lot other than books aimed at adults.
Unfortunately not. I didn't really read a lot of YA content before coming out or I should say there wasn't a lot other than books aimed at adults.
#QueerPrompts November 10: National Young Readers Week Begins: Any queer-positive book recs for kids/teens?
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#QueerPrompts #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Unfortunately not. I didn't really read a lot of YA content before coming out or I should say there wasn't a lot other than books aimed at adults.
Unfortunately not. I didn't really read a lot of YA content before coming out or I should say there wasn't a lot other than books aimed at adults.
#lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Vola and Nat don't see a point in revenge. They were betrayed and left for dead in both their circumstances. They want to stand up and move on. The people they left behind though...they may not feel done.
Vola and Nat don't see a point in revenge. They were betrayed and left for dead in both their circumstances. They want to stand up and move on. The people they left behind though...they may not feel done.
How does your MC feel about revenge? Is there anybody they want to take out? Do they think it would be satisfactory? #WritingPrompt
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Vola and Nat don't see a point in revenge. They were betrayed and left for dead in both their circumstances. They want to stand up and move on. The people they left behind though...they may not feel done.
Vola and Nat don't see a point in revenge. They were betrayed and left for dead in both their circumstances. They want to stand up and move on. The people they left behind though...they may not feel done.
I need the Chainsaw man movie to be on crunchyroll. Stat. I need to see it again but fuck going to a theatre.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I need the Chainsaw man movie to be on crunchyroll. Stat. I need to see it again but fuck going to a theatre.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Can I just give a shoutout to my narrator, Ellen Dunbavin? I just reviewed chapter 23 and almost had a heart attack at the gym.
For anyone looking for a sapphic romance narrator, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
For anyone looking for a sapphic romance narrator, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Can I just give a shoutout to my narrator, Ellen Dunbavin? I just reviewed chapter 23 and almost had a heart attack at the gym.
For anyone looking for a sapphic romance narrator, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
For anyone looking for a sapphic romance narrator, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Thanks for an amazing #GeekGirlCon everybody!!! #GGC25
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Thanks for an amazing #GeekGirlCon everybody!!! #GGC25
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
Nat trusts her friends and mentors so she enjoys surprises while Vola is still getting used to some surprises not being transactional.
Nat trusts her friends and mentors so she enjoys surprises while Vola is still getting used to some surprises not being transactional.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character enjoy surprises? Or would they prefer that things be routine?
Would they enjoy a surprise party but prefer no dangerous surprises? Or do they crave the excitement, even when there is risk?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
#AwesomeCharacters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint
Nat trusts her friends and mentors so she enjoys surprises while Vola is still getting used to some surprises not being transactional.
Nat trusts her friends and mentors so she enjoys surprises while Vola is still getting used to some surprises not being transactional.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
Litmus test.
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Litmus test.
Reposted by Blue Sonja
@charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social: What a great place to pick up some books to get signed at the meet and greet that starts on level 3 in 5 minutes … 📖 🖊️ 📚
#Signings #Authors #Books #GeekGirlCon
#Signings #Authors #Books #GeekGirlCon
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social: What a great place to pick up some books to get signed at the meet and greet that starts on level 3 in 5 minutes … 📖 🖊️ 📚
#Signings #Authors #Books #GeekGirlCon
#Signings #Authors #Books #GeekGirlCon
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If you ever wanted to be a SCUBA geek … now’s your chance! Head to the America room at 10:30 for a … deep dive 🤭
#SCUBA #GeekGirlCon
#SCUBA #GeekGirlCon
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you ever wanted to be a SCUBA geek … now’s your chance! Head to the America room at 10:30 for a … deep dive 🤭
#SCUBA #GeekGirlCon
#SCUBA #GeekGirlCon
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
In our story the overall theme of love beyond the scars. That even the most scarred and traumatized of us can find forgiveness, family and love in the margins and underground.
In our story the overall theme of love beyond the scars. That even the most scarred and traumatized of us can find forgiveness, family and love in the margins and underground.
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
Is there a particular thematic statement, set of Arc Words™️, or climactic line of dialogue that summarizes what "love" is in your story or stories?
Share if it's not too spoiler! 👀
Is there a particular thematic statement, set of Arc Words™️, or climactic line of dialogue that summarizes what "love" is in your story or stories?
Share if it's not too spoiler! 👀
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#Lovember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
In our story the overall theme of love beyond the scars. That even the most scarred and traumatized of us can find forgiveness, family and love in the margins and underground.
In our story the overall theme of love beyond the scars. That even the most scarred and traumatized of us can find forgiveness, family and love in the margins and underground.
#QueerPrompts #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 14 - The New Normal
Vola's first actual spellcasting. Music: "Under the Milky Way"
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 14 - The New Normal
Vola's first actual spellcasting. Music: "Under the Milky Way"
November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#QueerPrompts #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 14 - The New Normal
Vola's first actual spellcasting. Music: "Under the Milky Way"
From Licorice and Mint: Chapter 14 - The New Normal
Vola's first actual spellcasting. Music: "Under the Milky Way"
#NovemberWorldBuilders #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The big big bad we have foreshadowing is Jessalyn. A LeQuin Halfling mage who committed atrocities to mortal, spirit, and devils. She's so infamous in her power and (2/?)
The big big bad we have foreshadowing is Jessalyn. A LeQuin Halfling mage who committed atrocities to mortal, spirit, and devils. She's so infamous in her power and (2/?)
Hello, #NovemberWorldbulders! We're talking about morality in our fictional worlds this week. Today's prompt is the opposite of yesterday's: are there any characters in your world's history/lore who are considered evil? Whether ontologically evil or someone who made bad choices. Who were they?
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#NovemberWorldBuilders #lesfic #sapphic #QueerWriters #LicoriceAndMint #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The big big bad we have foreshadowing is Jessalyn. A LeQuin Halfling mage who committed atrocities to mortal, spirit, and devils. She's so infamous in her power and (2/?)
The big big bad we have foreshadowing is Jessalyn. A LeQuin Halfling mage who committed atrocities to mortal, spirit, and devils. She's so infamous in her power and (2/?)