Lindsey Duncan
@lindseyduncan.bsky.social
Fantasy writer, pastry chef, harper (traditional lever harp).
The good news about the current novel project is I've clocked around 20k words.
The bad news is, I'm maybe two-thirds of the way to the point I wanted to be at 25k ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
The bad news is, I'm maybe two-thirds of the way to the point I wanted to be at 25k ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The good news about the current novel project is I've clocked around 20k words.
The bad news is, I'm maybe two-thirds of the way to the point I wanted to be at 25k ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
The bad news is, I'm maybe two-thirds of the way to the point I wanted to be at 25k ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
Fashionistas:
I've got this pair of denims jeans with a subtle pattern of small white flowers.
Can I pair this with a solid color shirt (purple or dark green), or are my only proper choices black, white and neutral?
I've got this pair of denims jeans with a subtle pattern of small white flowers.
Can I pair this with a solid color shirt (purple or dark green), or are my only proper choices black, white and neutral?
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Fashionistas:
I've got this pair of denims jeans with a subtle pattern of small white flowers.
Can I pair this with a solid color shirt (purple or dark green), or are my only proper choices black, white and neutral?
I've got this pair of denims jeans with a subtle pattern of small white flowers.
Can I pair this with a solid color shirt (purple or dark green), or are my only proper choices black, white and neutral?
Just a quick note that I'm on Instagram now, with plans to post some pretties (food stuff) over the holiday season - @lindseycduncan
September 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Just a quick note that I'm on Instagram now, with plans to post some pretties (food stuff) over the holiday season - @lindseycduncan
The last thing I do before starting a story is pick a font to write in. It's got to feel like it matches the story. No, I don't have any cohesive rules for this. I know it when I see it. #unicornisle #writerslife #amwriting
September 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The last thing I do before starting a story is pick a font to write in. It's got to feel like it matches the story. No, I don't have any cohesive rules for this. I know it when I see it. #unicornisle #writerslife #amwriting
One of my least favorite personal writing quirks:
I can't start a story without a title.
Been brainstorming for hours. Nothing seems quite right.
Sigh. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
I can't start a story without a title.
Been brainstorming for hours. Nothing seems quite right.
Sigh. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
September 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
One of my least favorite personal writing quirks:
I can't start a story without a title.
Been brainstorming for hours. Nothing seems quite right.
Sigh. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
I can't start a story without a title.
Been brainstorming for hours. Nothing seems quite right.
Sigh. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
That moment where you've been going along writing a story and having a blast with it ... and you suddenly realize it's a wreck and might end up on the scrap heap. Oof. #unicornisle #writerslife #amwriting
August 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
That moment where you've been going along writing a story and having a blast with it ... and you suddenly realize it's a wreck and might end up on the scrap heap. Oof. #unicornisle #writerslife #amwriting
Two disparate things make a story:
The FWO monthly prompt is "write a story involving robbery during a journey."
I've had a bug in my brain recently that I want to write about a fantasy world undergoing its own form of Prohibition.
Combine the two, and ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #amwriting
The FWO monthly prompt is "write a story involving robbery during a journey."
I've had a bug in my brain recently that I want to write about a fantasy world undergoing its own form of Prohibition.
Combine the two, and ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #amwriting
August 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Two disparate things make a story:
The FWO monthly prompt is "write a story involving robbery during a journey."
I've had a bug in my brain recently that I want to write about a fantasy world undergoing its own form of Prohibition.
Combine the two, and ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #amwriting
The FWO monthly prompt is "write a story involving robbery during a journey."
I've had a bug in my brain recently that I want to write about a fantasy world undergoing its own form of Prohibition.
Combine the two, and ...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #amwriting
And a lot more significantly ...
I just finished the first draft of The Aroma of Whispers, settling in just shy of 121k words. Editing should trim 10-15k, so I'm feeling pretty good about the length.
Regardless ... fantasy-mystery novel done!
I just finished the first draft of The Aroma of Whispers, settling in just shy of 121k words. Editing should trim 10-15k, so I'm feeling pretty good about the length.
Regardless ... fantasy-mystery novel done!
August 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
And a lot more significantly ...
I just finished the first draft of The Aroma of Whispers, settling in just shy of 121k words. Editing should trim 10-15k, so I'm feeling pretty good about the length.
Regardless ... fantasy-mystery novel done!
I just finished the first draft of The Aroma of Whispers, settling in just shy of 121k words. Editing should trim 10-15k, so I'm feeling pretty good about the length.
Regardless ... fantasy-mystery novel done!
It's out! Aurealis Issue #183, containing my "Harmony In Ninths" is now available for purchase! Check it out:
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Aurealis #183
Brand new science fiction, fantasy and provocative non fiction.
www.smashwords.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It's out! Aurealis Issue #183, containing my "Harmony In Ninths" is now available for purchase! Check it out:
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Amateur cooks, of any skill level, do you use rosemary? Dried, fresh?
August 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Amateur cooks, of any skill level, do you use rosemary? Dried, fresh?
Me yesterday: great, I know what my next novel project is!
Me this morning: oh, look at all these posts about Fatecraft, and a dicemaker and a clockworker really did make interesting protagonists ...
Me now: I am confused again.
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Me this morning: oh, look at all these posts about Fatecraft, and a dicemaker and a clockworker really did make interesting protagonists ...
Me now: I am confused again.
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
July 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Me yesterday: great, I know what my next novel project is!
Me this morning: oh, look at all these posts about Fatecraft, and a dicemaker and a clockworker really did make interesting protagonists ...
Me now: I am confused again.
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Me this morning: oh, look at all these posts about Fatecraft, and a dicemaker and a clockworker really did make interesting protagonists ...
Me now: I am confused again.
#unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Current favorite line in WIP: It broke bones inside her that had no substance.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #amwriting
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #amwriting
July 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Current favorite line in WIP: It broke bones inside her that had no substance.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #amwriting
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #amwriting
Woke up this morning realizing my quirky little zombie novel actually *is* long enough to query.
But I already have my next query project in line.
I ... I don't know.
Argh. #unicornisle #sff #writerslife
But I already have my next query project in line.
I ... I don't know.
Argh. #unicornisle #sff #writerslife
July 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Woke up this morning realizing my quirky little zombie novel actually *is* long enough to query.
But I already have my next query project in line.
I ... I don't know.
Argh. #unicornisle #sff #writerslife
But I already have my next query project in line.
I ... I don't know.
Argh. #unicornisle #sff #writerslife
Reposted by Lindsey Duncan
Today's word is PLAY. Today's #BookQW from THE WILD WAYS, 2nd of the Emporium trilogy. The music festival scene in Cape Breton involves a lot of playing. And a little Great Big Sea. Also, selkies, a dragon, and oh yes, they have a cave troll...
Available in audio & digital. Shop indie if you can.
Available in audio & digital. Shop indie if you can.
July 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today's word is PLAY. Today's #BookQW from THE WILD WAYS, 2nd of the Emporium trilogy. The music festival scene in Cape Breton involves a lot of playing. And a little Great Big Sea. Also, selkies, a dragon, and oh yes, they have a cave troll...
Available in audio & digital. Shop indie if you can.
Available in audio & digital. Shop indie if you can.
Memories of that one time I met a waitress with the same name as a character I created for an online roleplaying game (Talitha), and really had no way to explain why I was so delighted.
(Also mental: oh, so *that's* how it's pronounced.) #unicornisle #writerslife
(Also mental: oh, so *that's* how it's pronounced.) #unicornisle #writerslife
July 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Memories of that one time I met a waitress with the same name as a character I created for an online roleplaying game (Talitha), and really had no way to explain why I was so delighted.
(Also mental: oh, so *that's* how it's pronounced.) #unicornisle #writerslife
(Also mental: oh, so *that's* how it's pronounced.) #unicornisle #writerslife
Current state of the writer: the scene sequence in the novel I'm writing has been nothing but struggle. I sort of want to chuck it all in the trash at this point. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Current state of the writer: the scene sequence in the novel I'm writing has been nothing but struggle. I sort of want to chuck it all in the trash at this point. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife #amwriting
June 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Reposted by Lindsey Duncan
Happy Summer Solstice everyone! You know what you can do to celebrate the longest day of the year (at least in this hemisphere)? Get yourself a copy of the 3rd issue of our magazine (links in thread), which is themed around "Illumination" this year...
Issue 3 is now available! What to love about this issue of our magazine:
It's now available both on Amazon AND Barnes & Nobles (links below)
Wonderful stories by fantastic authors (some tagged below)
Amazing cover art by @moravianart.bsky.social
Fabulous interview with @lollardfish.bsky.social
It's now available both on Amazon AND Barnes & Nobles (links below)
Wonderful stories by fantastic authors (some tagged below)
Amazing cover art by @moravianart.bsky.social
Fabulous interview with @lollardfish.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Happy Summer Solstice everyone! You know what you can do to celebrate the longest day of the year (at least in this hemisphere)? Get yourself a copy of the 3rd issue of our magazine (links in thread), which is themed around "Illumination" this year...
And ... it's out! I loved working with these editors, and the illustrations are lovely.
Issue 3 is now available! What to love about this issue of our magazine:
It's now available both on Amazon AND Barnes & Nobles (links below)
Wonderful stories by fantastic authors (some tagged below)
Amazing cover art by @moravianart.bsky.social
Fabulous interview with @lollardfish.bsky.social
It's now available both on Amazon AND Barnes & Nobles (links below)
Wonderful stories by fantastic authors (some tagged below)
Amazing cover art by @moravianart.bsky.social
Fabulous interview with @lollardfish.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
And ... it's out! I loved working with these editors, and the illustrations are lovely.
Trying to decide if my next writerly project is to try and collate novel ideas for the next book (heh), or write more short stories, or do a flash / shorter boot camp thing. Oy. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
June 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Trying to decide if my next writerly project is to try and collate novel ideas for the next book (heh), or write more short stories, or do a flash / shorter boot camp thing. Oy. #unicornisle #sff #fantasy #writerslife
Fancy dinner these days seem to be some kind of a main dish concept / core idea that I keep adding ingredients to that I enjoy and "feel" like they go together, plus a weird green salad.
Weird salad, you ask?
F'r example: candied bacon, blueberries and corn.
Weird salad, you ask?
F'r example: candied bacon, blueberries and corn.
May 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Fancy dinner these days seem to be some kind of a main dish concept / core idea that I keep adding ingredients to that I enjoy and "feel" like they go together, plus a weird green salad.
Weird salad, you ask?
F'r example: candied bacon, blueberries and corn.
Weird salad, you ask?
F'r example: candied bacon, blueberries and corn.
Working on edits for the humorous zombie novel again, and I love this book, I do, but it's 72k words. What am I supposed to do with that?
I usually have the opposite problem.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #fantasy #amwriting
I usually have the opposite problem.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #fantasy #amwriting
May 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Working on edits for the humorous zombie novel again, and I love this book, I do, but it's 72k words. What am I supposed to do with that?
I usually have the opposite problem.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #fantasy #amwriting
I usually have the opposite problem.
#unicornisle #sff #writerslife #fantasy #amwriting
Just read an old blogpost of mine that used an example of "a reinterpretation of a fairytale would be where Snow White is a werebear, and she's not sleeping, she's just hibernating."
I mean ...
But there's a kernel of a good idea there.
I mean ...
But there's a kernel of a good idea there.
May 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Just read an old blogpost of mine that used an example of "a reinterpretation of a fairytale would be where Snow White is a werebear, and she's not sleeping, she's just hibernating."
I mean ...
But there's a kernel of a good idea there.
I mean ...
But there's a kernel of a good idea there.
Leave me to my own devices, and I write a short story in which cicada shells are ground up for magic.
May 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Leave me to my own devices, and I write a short story in which cicada shells are ground up for magic.