Lily Luz (she/her)
@lilyluz.bsky.social
I'm a queer, neurodivergent writer working towards publishing my 🌶️ traumantasy novel.
Stay tuned for updates on my 2nd draft! 🤍✨
Status: 30% done
My favorite genres to write are fantasy, romance, and horror.
Stay tuned for updates on my 2nd draft! 🤍✨
Status: 30% done
My favorite genres to write are fantasy, romance, and horror.
Cris is amazing. Read her short in this anthology!
Coffee and a book. Currently reading the Florida Writers Association anthology (2025). One of my shorts makes an appearance though I'm mostly enjoying all the other stories in here.
Get a copy 👉 amazon.to/3WN4EEt
#floridawriters #shortstoryanthology #coffeeandabook #currentlyreading
Get a copy 👉 amazon.to/3WN4EEt
#floridawriters #shortstoryanthology #coffeeandabook #currentlyreading
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Cris is amazing. Read her short in this anthology!
Draft 2 Progress Updates:
I have most of act I hammered out, and I’ve done some tinkering with act II and III
I have been informed that I'm writing a 'traumantasy'
Ferren has no chill and wants to see me break down over plot (love her though)
#traumantasy #novelwip #romance #fantasy #noveldraft
I have most of act I hammered out, and I’ve done some tinkering with act II and III
I have been informed that I'm writing a 'traumantasy'
Ferren has no chill and wants to see me break down over plot (love her though)
#traumantasy #novelwip #romance #fantasy #noveldraft
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Draft 2 Progress Updates:
I have most of act I hammered out, and I’ve done some tinkering with act II and III
I have been informed that I'm writing a 'traumantasy'
Ferren has no chill and wants to see me break down over plot (love her though)
#traumantasy #novelwip #romance #fantasy #noveldraft
I have most of act I hammered out, and I’ve done some tinkering with act II and III
I have been informed that I'm writing a 'traumantasy'
Ferren has no chill and wants to see me break down over plot (love her though)
#traumantasy #novelwip #romance #fantasy #noveldraft
In the mood for a short horror story? I've got one for you! It's even narrated. Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇
Where the Shadows Whisper
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#halloween #horror #audiobook #narration #writinghorror #shortstory
Where the Shadows Whisper
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#halloween #horror #audiobook #narration #writinghorror #shortstory
Where the Shadows Whisper
Happy Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In the mood for a short horror story? I've got one for you! It's even narrated. Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇
Where the Shadows Whisper
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#halloween #horror #audiobook #narration #writinghorror #shortstory
Where the Shadows Whisper
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#halloween #horror #audiobook #narration #writinghorror #shortstory
I'm thrilled to share that my friend's debut cozy murder mystery, The Black Cat Detectives, is coming next spring! Please consider pre-ordering if you're at all interested!
Their site: share.google/RE3l2DboBryC...
Pre-order: a.co/d/8rAfabI
You can also show support by sharing this! Thank you! 🤍✨
Their site: share.google/RE3l2DboBryC...
Pre-order: a.co/d/8rAfabI
You can also show support by sharing this! Thank you! 🤍✨
Elise Scott aka Kit Gray
Writer of YA and adult novels, including optimistic apocalypses and cozy mysteries. I blog about writing, cooking, and my life as a disabled solo parent.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I'm thrilled to share that my friend's debut cozy murder mystery, The Black Cat Detectives, is coming next spring! Please consider pre-ordering if you're at all interested!
Their site: share.google/RE3l2DboBryC...
Pre-order: a.co/d/8rAfabI
You can also show support by sharing this! Thank you! 🤍✨
Their site: share.google/RE3l2DboBryC...
Pre-order: a.co/d/8rAfabI
You can also show support by sharing this! Thank you! 🤍✨
People expressed interest in my writing process as a non-linear thinker. Here's a deep dive into how I found my writing process while writing my novel rough draft, and my unconventional approach to making progress.
#novelwip #romantasy #roughdraft #writingtips
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#novelwip #romantasy #roughdraft #writingtips
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Writing process, unhinged progress, and beautiful disasters
Lessons in being a WIP on and off the page
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October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
People expressed interest in my writing process as a non-linear thinker. Here's a deep dive into how I found my writing process while writing my novel rough draft, and my unconventional approach to making progress.
#novelwip #romantasy #roughdraft #writingtips
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#novelwip #romantasy #roughdraft #writingtips
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Good morning from a woman who watched coffee beans grind directly onto the counter because she forgot she was holding the basket.
How's your day going?
#oops #imsorrycoffeegods
How's your day going?
#oops #imsorrycoffeegods
October 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Good morning from a woman who watched coffee beans grind directly onto the counter because she forgot she was holding the basket.
How's your day going?
#oops #imsorrycoffeegods
How's your day going?
#oops #imsorrycoffeegods
I've been having a lovely time figuring out the content I want to post on Substack. It's given me an opportunity to post poems that I didn't quite know what to do with. All my content is free to access 🤍✨
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#poetry #inspirational
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#poetry #inspirational
She's the reason
Doubt drops my head in my hands Fear’s dissonance drowns out my thoughts Hopelessness hums heavy in my bones Their seductive lullaby coils around me Give up It’s pointless No one’s listening Your word...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I've been having a lovely time figuring out the content I want to post on Substack. It's given me an opportunity to post poems that I didn't quite know what to do with. All my content is free to access 🤍✨
open.substack.com/pub/lilyluz/...
#poetry #inspirational
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#poetry #inspirational
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Already 18.84% of the way to my goal for the second draft of my romantasy. I have a much better handle on things this time around. I just have to keep showing up. I'm going to hold this baby in print one day. I'll get there one word at a time 🤍✨
#novelwip #romantasy #firstnovel
#novelwip #romantasy #firstnovel
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Already 18.84% of the way to my goal for the second draft of my romantasy. I have a much better handle on things this time around. I just have to keep showing up. I'm going to hold this baby in print one day. I'll get there one word at a time 🤍✨
#novelwip #romantasy #firstnovel
#novelwip #romantasy #firstnovel
My thoughts on combatting imposter syndrome
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#substack #writingadvice #blogging
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#substack #writingadvice #blogging
Imposter on the Loose
It's finally happened. You've been discovered. Now what?
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October 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My thoughts on combatting imposter syndrome
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#substack #writingadvice #blogging
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#substack #writingadvice #blogging
I think I’ve achieved anti-nirvana: overly attached, unenlightened, and discontented by hyper-awareness of the self.
Either that or I've just had too much caffeine. Hard to say.
Either that or I've just had too much caffeine. Hard to say.
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I think I’ve achieved anti-nirvana: overly attached, unenlightened, and discontented by hyper-awareness of the self.
Either that or I've just had too much caffeine. Hard to say.
Either that or I've just had too much caffeine. Hard to say.
October 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Draft 2 is officially in progress 🥳 Embracing this kind of energy in my 31st year:
My stories will find exactly who they need to.
As long as I continue to be deliberate with my actions, my success is inevitable.
I. Will. Get. Published.
#romantasy #wip #noveldraft #motivational
My stories will find exactly who they need to.
As long as I continue to be deliberate with my actions, my success is inevitable.
I. Will. Get. Published.
#romantasy #wip #noveldraft #motivational
October 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Draft 2 is officially in progress 🥳 Embracing this kind of energy in my 31st year:
My stories will find exactly who they need to.
As long as I continue to be deliberate with my actions, my success is inevitable.
I. Will. Get. Published.
#romantasy #wip #noveldraft #motivational
My stories will find exactly who they need to.
As long as I continue to be deliberate with my actions, my success is inevitable.
I. Will. Get. Published.
#romantasy #wip #noveldraft #motivational
I started a Substack! I'll be posting some reflections on life, writing, and the chaotic way the two go together if you'd like to check it out:
substack.com/@lilyluz?utm...
#blog #substack #firstpost
substack.com/@lilyluz?utm...
#blog #substack #firstpost
September 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I started a Substack! I'll be posting some reflections on life, writing, and the chaotic way the two go together if you'd like to check it out:
substack.com/@lilyluz?utm...
#blog #substack #firstpost
substack.com/@lilyluz?utm...
#blog #substack #firstpost
Would rather be labeled a sinner for being myself than a saint for conforming to fit anyone else's ideals. I love art, I love love, and I love people doing what they love. Art is resistance. That's why I keep writing. To be heard. To be seen. To show others they aren't alone.
It seems I was left behind from the rapture that was supposed to happen today, so here’s some of my s*nful art for you to look at, I guess. 😉
September 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Would rather be labeled a sinner for being myself than a saint for conforming to fit anyone else's ideals. I love art, I love love, and I love people doing what they love. Art is resistance. That's why I keep writing. To be heard. To be seen. To show others they aren't alone.
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Diviner Number Six
September 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Diviner Number Six
Ferren and Silus can't untangle themselves from one another. They're never quite sure if they're fated or doomed. They keep returning to this limbo in between and pray the scales tip and hold at enemy or lover.
#noveldraft #romantasy #novelwip #characterdevelopment
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#noveldraft #romantasy #novelwip #characterdevelopment
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BEST TIMES (feat. Lacey Sturm)
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September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ferren and Silus can't untangle themselves from one another. They're never quite sure if they're fated or doomed. They keep returning to this limbo in between and pray the scales tip and hold at enemy or lover.
#noveldraft #romantasy #novelwip #characterdevelopment
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#noveldraft #romantasy #novelwip #characterdevelopment
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September 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Had fun modifying my banana bread recipe. Tried chocolate marbling, extra dark chips, and topping with crushed walnuts. Can be improved, but love the first try. It's making me think of work my rough draft needs.
Wondering if Silus would like baking more than Ferren...
#baking #novelwip #roughdraft
Wondering if Silus would like baking more than Ferren...
#baking #novelwip #roughdraft
September 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Had fun modifying my banana bread recipe. Tried chocolate marbling, extra dark chips, and topping with crushed walnuts. Can be improved, but love the first try. It's making me think of work my rough draft needs.
Wondering if Silus would like baking more than Ferren...
#baking #novelwip #roughdraft
Wondering if Silus would like baking more than Ferren...
#baking #novelwip #roughdraft
I'd rather be uncomfortable while chasing my dreams rather than comfortable with never knowing what could have been.
September 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'd rather be uncomfortable while chasing my dreams rather than comfortable with never knowing what could have been.
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Hello #booksky!
I've had this idea of opening a 24/7 bookstore in my town of #coloradosprings for some time now and decided to shoot my shot and see if I can do it!
All your support will be appreciated whether in spreading the word or donating.
Welcome to Moonlit!
📚🪐💙
ko-fi.com/moonlitlante...
I've had this idea of opening a 24/7 bookstore in my town of #coloradosprings for some time now and decided to shoot my shot and see if I can do it!
All your support will be appreciated whether in spreading the word or donating.
Welcome to Moonlit!
📚🪐💙
ko-fi.com/moonlitlante...
Support Moonlit Lantern Books
Support Moonlit Lantern Books
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September 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Hello #booksky!
I've had this idea of opening a 24/7 bookstore in my town of #coloradosprings for some time now and decided to shoot my shot and see if I can do it!
All your support will be appreciated whether in spreading the word or donating.
Welcome to Moonlit!
📚🪐💙
ko-fi.com/moonlitlante...
I've had this idea of opening a 24/7 bookstore in my town of #coloradosprings for some time now and decided to shoot my shot and see if I can do it!
All your support will be appreciated whether in spreading the word or donating.
Welcome to Moonlit!
📚🪐💙
ko-fi.com/moonlitlante...
Distracted to the max today, so here's a song from my WIP playlist. It fits Silus' perspective eerily well. So. Much. Angst. 🖤
He and Ferren put (and help) each other through hell.
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#romantasy #novelwip #friendstolovers #loverstoenemies #enemiestolovers
He and Ferren put (and help) each other through hell.
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#romantasy #novelwip #friendstolovers #loverstoenemies #enemiestolovers
If You Loved Me Then
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September 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Distracted to the max today, so here's a song from my WIP playlist. It fits Silus' perspective eerily well. So. Much. Angst. 🖤
He and Ferren put (and help) each other through hell.
open.spotify.com/track/49NGjH...
#romantasy #novelwip #friendstolovers #loverstoenemies #enemiestolovers
He and Ferren put (and help) each other through hell.
open.spotify.com/track/49NGjH...
#romantasy #novelwip #friendstolovers #loverstoenemies #enemiestolovers
I did it! I have a finished first draft! I'm immensely proud that I set a goal for myself this year, and actually met it.
107k+ words. 71 days. I'm still stunned.
But what now? 😅 Do I immediately dive into draft 2, or take a step back? What's everyone else's process/advice?
#roughdraft #novelwip
107k+ words. 71 days. I'm still stunned.
But what now? 😅 Do I immediately dive into draft 2, or take a step back? What's everyone else's process/advice?
#roughdraft #novelwip
August 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I did it! I have a finished first draft! I'm immensely proud that I set a goal for myself this year, and actually met it.
107k+ words. 71 days. I'm still stunned.
But what now? 😅 Do I immediately dive into draft 2, or take a step back? What's everyone else's process/advice?
#roughdraft #novelwip
107k+ words. 71 days. I'm still stunned.
But what now? 😅 Do I immediately dive into draft 2, or take a step back? What's everyone else's process/advice?
#roughdraft #novelwip
I reached my target wordcount of 100k! It's hard to believe I've consistently chipped away at this rough draft the last few months. She's beautiful in that way something ugly wraps back around to being adorable. Just a couple more chapters until she's done! 🥳
#roughdraft #romantasy #novelwip
#roughdraft #romantasy #novelwip
August 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I reached my target wordcount of 100k! It's hard to believe I've consistently chipped away at this rough draft the last few months. She's beautiful in that way something ugly wraps back around to being adorable. Just a couple more chapters until she's done! 🥳
#roughdraft #romantasy #novelwip
#roughdraft #romantasy #novelwip
Knowing someone enjoyed what you wrote is such a wonderful feeling 🤍 comments are absolute gold, especially if they make me laugh
reminder that every comment makes an author’s day ❤️
August 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Knowing someone enjoyed what you wrote is such a wonderful feeling 🤍 comments are absolute gold, especially if they make me laugh