While writing outside at a conference, a passing pigeon became a prophet in this WIP. Still deciding if the pigeon will become a familiar or just a background character.
January 19, 2026 at 12:40 PM
While writing outside at a conference, a passing pigeon became a prophet in this WIP. Still deciding if the pigeon will become a familiar or just a background character.
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the skills that go into creativity are trade/labor skills. the same metrics that you learn carpentry or cooking apply to drawing or singing or acting.
anyone can learn them. anyone can gain experience with them. everyone should be paid for them.
anyone can learn them. anyone can gain experience with them. everyone should be paid for them.
My grievance with the notion of talent is how much it disempowers individuals and how deterministic it is — how it causes most to believe that there is an age limit to learning and developing skills, and most importantly, that it’s not as worthy of trying as a result
January 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
the skills that go into creativity are trade/labor skills. the same metrics that you learn carpentry or cooking apply to drawing or singing or acting.
anyone can learn them. anyone can gain experience with them. everyone should be paid for them.
anyone can learn them. anyone can gain experience with them. everyone should be paid for them.
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If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
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Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
August 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
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2026 is the year we should all start reading books again
Books are lovely. Libraries are wonderful places. Second hand book shops are mysterious and magical. Markets and fairs always contain surprise gems. And there are even cafes in forgotten street corners with excellent coffee and reading nooks
Books are lovely. Libraries are wonderful places. Second hand book shops are mysterious and magical. Markets and fairs always contain surprise gems. And there are even cafes in forgotten street corners with excellent coffee and reading nooks
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
2026 is the year we should all start reading books again
Books are lovely. Libraries are wonderful places. Second hand book shops are mysterious and magical. Markets and fairs always contain surprise gems. And there are even cafes in forgotten street corners with excellent coffee and reading nooks
Books are lovely. Libraries are wonderful places. Second hand book shops are mysterious and magical. Markets and fairs always contain surprise gems. And there are even cafes in forgotten street corners with excellent coffee and reading nooks
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I don't know man, but I think you're doing great. Shit is really tough right now on so many fronts. I'm not saying it'll get easier or better anytime soon. I have no idea. But being creative, writing, drawing, whatever, is no small thing. And taking joy in those things is never a waste of time.
June 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I don't know man, but I think you're doing great. Shit is really tough right now on so many fronts. I'm not saying it'll get easier or better anytime soon. I have no idea. But being creative, writing, drawing, whatever, is no small thing. And taking joy in those things is never a waste of time.
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PUT AWAY YOUR AXE, TODAY YOU WILL BATTLE THE THOUGHTS THAT WOULD STEAL OUR JOY. AND YOU WILL WIN.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 AM
PUT AWAY YOUR AXE, TODAY YOU WILL BATTLE THE THOUGHTS THAT WOULD STEAL OUR JOY. AND YOU WILL WIN.
My latest deep dive was into surgical tools and procedures in the 1800s. Then I spent far too long wandering into sanitation and sewage management (or lack thereof). It was fascinating, but not a pleasant experience. 🤢
What have you done for research for your latest book/wip? #WritingPrompt
January 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
My latest deep dive was into surgical tools and procedures in the 1800s. Then I spent far too long wandering into sanitation and sewage management (or lack thereof). It was fascinating, but not a pleasant experience. 🤢
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Let’s set the record straight: the em dash doesn’t belong to ChatGPT. Gen AI has been around for two years—the em dash has been around for centuries. History time! 🧵👇 [1/11]
December 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Let’s set the record straight: the em dash doesn’t belong to ChatGPT. Gen AI has been around for two years—the em dash has been around for centuries. History time! 🧵👇 [1/11]
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Writer hack: If you stand completely still when someone asks "how's that book you're writing coming along?" they can still see you, but they'll be so put off, they'll leave you alone.
January 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Writer hack: If you stand completely still when someone asks "how's that book you're writing coming along?" they can still see you, but they'll be so put off, they'll leave you alone.
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🌈📚 10 days left before FORREST HOUSE launches! Be sure to take advantage of a special presale price at Smashwords until January 11! #contemporaryfantasy #queerfantasyromance #thriller
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Forrest House
With the secrets of a clandestine wizards' order hanging between them, Cai and Ander must remember how to trust each other as sinister forces move against the Forrest family—magical terrorists who wan...
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January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
🌈📚 10 days left before FORREST HOUSE launches! Be sure to take advantage of a special presale price at Smashwords until January 11! #contemporaryfantasy #queerfantasyromance #thriller
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
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Hi there! I'm AK, and I bring you:
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✨ The most chaotic bisexuals ever
🪴 Plant powers
💨 Uncontrolled telekinesis
🍏 Celtic mythology
⚠️ TRAUMA
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Jack of Thorns
Jack of Thorns What do you do when a Celtic god rings your doorbell?Laurence Riley is a San Diego florist whose ex won't leave him alone. Quentin d'Arcy is a British earl on the run from his own famil...
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February 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Hi there! I'm AK, and I bring you:
✨ The most chaotic bisexuals ever
🪴 Plant powers
💨 Uncontrolled telekinesis
🍏 Celtic mythology
⚠️ TRAUMA
Ready to know more?
ravenswordpress.com/books/jack-o...
✨ The most chaotic bisexuals ever
🪴 Plant powers
💨 Uncontrolled telekinesis
🍏 Celtic mythology
⚠️ TRAUMA
Ready to know more?
ravenswordpress.com/books/jack-o...
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If you got to the end of Stranger Things and said "I wish I had more stories with a gay sorcerer from a small town fighting an eldritch power while crafting a found family," then I've got you covered. Three series, urban/rural and high fantasy available however you read.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
If you got to the end of Stranger Things and said "I wish I had more stories with a gay sorcerer from a small town fighting an eldritch power while crafting a found family," then I've got you covered. Three series, urban/rural and high fantasy available however you read.
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