Author Machelle Berglund 💛🤍💜🖤-Follow Fairy Seasons on Backerkit
@spookyxpickle.bsky.social
Author. Artist. Weirdo.
They/Them but often use She/her. Trans Rights or I bites.
Currently working on my next book, "Fairy Seasons"
Books: https://ko-fi.com/spookyssplendors
Where all to find me: https://linktr.ee/spookypickle
They/Them but often use She/her. Trans Rights or I bites.
Currently working on my next book, "Fairy Seasons"
Books: https://ko-fi.com/spookyssplendors
Where all to find me: https://linktr.ee/spookypickle
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Fairy Seasons
Fairy Seasons is an anthology of light and darkness, exploring the fickle nature of fairy kind. The stories span from delightful tales of fairy encounters to nightmarish situations within the darkest ...
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Want the fairies to take you away?
Well, I think I know a place...
Take her hand, let her take you away. Nothing bad will happen. Certainly. Definitely.
#BookBazaar25 #BookSky #Fairy #Writing #AmWriting #IndieAuthor
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Well, I think I know a place...
Take her hand, let her take you away. Nothing bad will happen. Certainly. Definitely.
#BookBazaar25 #BookSky #Fairy #Writing #AmWriting #IndieAuthor
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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I keep answering the riddles of the human-faced beetles wrong on purpose so I can spend more time in this lovely labyrinth.
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I keep answering the riddles of the human-faced beetles wrong on purpose so I can spend more time in this lovely labyrinth.
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I have this idea for a bookstore selling only carefully curated self-published books.
The ads would say “We don’t have that” over & over as customers ask for Maas, King, Yarros, Sanderson, etc.
“Well what do you have?”
“The most incredible books you’ve never heard of.”
<table of gorgeous books>
The ads would say “We don’t have that” over & over as customers ask for Maas, King, Yarros, Sanderson, etc.
“Well what do you have?”
“The most incredible books you’ve never heard of.”
<table of gorgeous books>
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I have this idea for a bookstore selling only carefully curated self-published books.
The ads would say “We don’t have that” over & over as customers ask for Maas, King, Yarros, Sanderson, etc.
“Well what do you have?”
“The most incredible books you’ve never heard of.”
<table of gorgeous books>
The ads would say “We don’t have that” over & over as customers ask for Maas, King, Yarros, Sanderson, etc.
“Well what do you have?”
“The most incredible books you’ve never heard of.”
<table of gorgeous books>
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Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the night is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the night is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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#QueerWritersChat
I've got several SFF sapphic romances available, check them out
rjmartinwrites.com
#QueerWriters #WriteSky #Writers #LGBTQWriters
I've got several SFF sapphic romances available, check them out
rjmartinwrites.com
#QueerWriters #WriteSky #Writers #LGBTQWriters
November 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
#QueerWritersChat
I've got several SFF sapphic romances available, check them out
rjmartinwrites.com
#QueerWriters #WriteSky #Writers #LGBTQWriters
I've got several SFF sapphic romances available, check them out
rjmartinwrites.com
#QueerWriters #WriteSky #Writers #LGBTQWriters
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Since we're talking about poetry tonight, I'll link my latest collection, Bad Vibes Only! It has a more positive conclusion than the title suggests, I promise. #queerwriterschat
books2read.com/b/499MoJ
books2read.com/b/499MoJ
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Since we're talking about poetry tonight, I'll link my latest collection, Bad Vibes Only! It has a more positive conclusion than the title suggests, I promise. #queerwriterschat
books2read.com/b/499MoJ
books2read.com/b/499MoJ
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#QueerWritersChat Q5
Speaking of poetry, I'm going to link to one of my favorite poems I've written.
You can also read more poetry under the blog > short stories and poetry section.
storyotters.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/t...
Speaking of poetry, I'm going to link to one of my favorite poems I've written.
You can also read more poetry under the blog > short stories and poetry section.
storyotters.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/t...
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#QueerWritersChat Q5
Speaking of poetry, I'm going to link to one of my favorite poems I've written.
You can also read more poetry under the blog > short stories and poetry section.
storyotters.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/t...
Speaking of poetry, I'm going to link to one of my favorite poems I've written.
You can also read more poetry under the blog > short stories and poetry section.
storyotters.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/t...
#QueerPrompts, well, depends on the character. Alleron is something of a gray character. He is a pirate captain and has a lot of people to look after. He's already powerful and wealthy.
However, he would always choose the second option if he had to.
However, he would always choose the second option if he had to.
#QueerPrompts November 22: Would your MC/character rather be a villain with unlimited power and wealth or a hero with only their heart?
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#QueerPrompts, well, depends on the character. Alleron is something of a gray character. He is a pirate captain and has a lot of people to look after. He's already powerful and wealthy.
However, he would always choose the second option if he had to.
However, he would always choose the second option if he had to.
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#QueerWritersChat Q4
Not a fan of haikus 😅 they're a complicated and restrictive form of poetry for me. But I tried.
---
Teens are animals
They transform and compete
in several sports
Not a fan of haikus 😅 they're a complicated and restrictive form of poetry for me. But I tried.
---
Teens are animals
They transform and compete
in several sports
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#QueerWritersChat Q4
Not a fan of haikus 😅 they're a complicated and restrictive form of poetry for me. But I tried.
---
Teens are animals
They transform and compete
in several sports
Not a fan of haikus 😅 they're a complicated and restrictive form of poetry for me. But I tried.
---
Teens are animals
They transform and compete
in several sports
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#QueerWritersChat
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Ah, yis! Link time!
Anyways, Fairy Seasons is part of @the-book-bazaar.com, an awesome indie book fair of sorts. The funding phase is popping off right. now. As I type this out!!!
Check out Fairy Seasons and repost please! I wanna fund!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Ah, yis! Link time!
Anyways, Fairy Seasons is part of @the-book-bazaar.com, an awesome indie book fair of sorts. The funding phase is popping off right. now. As I type this out!!!
Check out Fairy Seasons and repost please! I wanna fund!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Ah, yis! Link time!
Anyways, Fairy Seasons is part of @the-book-bazaar.com, an awesome indie book fair of sorts. The funding phase is popping off right. now. As I type this out!!!
Check out Fairy Seasons and repost please! I wanna fund!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Ah, yis! Link time!
Anyways, Fairy Seasons is part of @the-book-bazaar.com, an awesome indie book fair of sorts. The funding phase is popping off right. now. As I type this out!!!
Check out Fairy Seasons and repost please! I wanna fund!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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#QueerWritersChat 5:
If you wanna find out what happens to Zerrick of the previous haiku when he falls in love, back Gems and Star Flowers on BackerKit!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
If you wanna find out what happens to Zerrick of the previous haiku when he falls in love, back Gems and Star Flowers on BackerKit!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
#QueerWritersChat 5:
If you wanna find out what happens to Zerrick of the previous haiku when he falls in love, back Gems and Star Flowers on BackerKit!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
If you wanna find out what happens to Zerrick of the previous haiku when he falls in love, back Gems and Star Flowers on BackerKit!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
#QueerWritersChat
A fairy asks for
your hand to join in a dance
the dance never ends
It took me a bit to figure out if asks had one or two syllables... A fitting haiku for Fairy Seasons.
A fairy asks for
your hand to join in a dance
the dance never ends
It took me a bit to figure out if asks had one or two syllables... A fitting haiku for Fairy Seasons.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
#QueerWritersChat
A fairy asks for
your hand to join in a dance
the dance never ends
It took me a bit to figure out if asks had one or two syllables... A fitting haiku for Fairy Seasons.
A fairy asks for
your hand to join in a dance
the dance never ends
It took me a bit to figure out if asks had one or two syllables... A fitting haiku for Fairy Seasons.
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queer/autistic kin and dino fans, check it out! 🦖 🦕 🌈
Time Travel Is Easy is officially out in the world! Dinosaurs and Deep Time are thematic links to queer embodiment, childhood trauma, and life in the late Anthropocene. Cover art by the amazing Helen Whistberry. (Non-Amazon options coming very soon!) www.amazon.com/dp/B0G344X8L7
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
queer/autistic kin and dino fans, check it out! 🦖 🦕 🌈
#QueerWritersChat, yes. Both.
Well, actually... I don't have a lot of characters write poetry, oddly enough. Guess I'll have to change that. Mostly, it's because I'd want to write in a certain style for their poems, to make something distinctly theirs, ya know?
Well, actually... I don't have a lot of characters write poetry, oddly enough. Guess I'll have to change that. Mostly, it's because I'd want to write in a certain style for their poems, to make something distinctly theirs, ya know?
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three: Do any of your characters read or write poetry?
Next question at :20!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Three: Do any of your characters read or write poetry?
Next question at :20!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
#QueerWritersChat, yes. Both.
Well, actually... I don't have a lot of characters write poetry, oddly enough. Guess I'll have to change that. Mostly, it's because I'd want to write in a certain style for their poems, to make something distinctly theirs, ya know?
Well, actually... I don't have a lot of characters write poetry, oddly enough. Guess I'll have to change that. Mostly, it's because I'd want to write in a certain style for their poems, to make something distinctly theirs, ya know?
#QueerWritersChat, oh my gosh. I write SO MUCH poetry. I have lots... A lot of it is not great. But, had to start somewhere, right?
My first three books are poetry books. I have several other poetry projects in the works. They're paused currently, though, for Fairy Seasons.
My first three books are poetry books. I have several other poetry projects in the works. They're paused currently, though, for Fairy Seasons.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two: Do you ever write poetry or only prose?
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Two: Do you ever write poetry or only prose?
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#QueerWritersChat, oh my gosh. I write SO MUCH poetry. I have lots... A lot of it is not great. But, had to start somewhere, right?
My first three books are poetry books. I have several other poetry projects in the works. They're paused currently, though, for Fairy Seasons.
My first three books are poetry books. I have several other poetry projects in the works. They're paused currently, though, for Fairy Seasons.
Well hai! So, #QueerWritersChat, I'm something they call a spooky pickle. In fact, I am a spooky pickle by many names!
Well, for my current project, I'm working on an anthology called Fairy Seasons. It was poetry scattered among the short stories. So, hey! This week's theme is fitting.
Well, for my current project, I'm working on an anthology called Fairy Seasons. It was poetry scattered among the short stories. So, hey! This week's theme is fitting.
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat! Sorry for the delay this week, life has been a bit rough.
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :10!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingq
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :10!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingq
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Well hai! So, #QueerWritersChat, I'm something they call a spooky pickle. In fact, I am a spooky pickle by many names!
Well, for my current project, I'm working on an anthology called Fairy Seasons. It was poetry scattered among the short stories. So, hey! This week's theme is fitting.
Well, for my current project, I'm working on an anthology called Fairy Seasons. It was poetry scattered among the short stories. So, hey! This week's theme is fitting.
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Hi #QueerWritersChat I'm Steph and I'm really excited for this week's chat because I write and edit poetry!
I'm working on a YA fantasy book about queer teens that transform into animals and compete in a sports tournament.
I'm working on a YA fantasy book about queer teens that transform into animals and compete in a sports tournament.
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat! Sorry for the delay this week, life has been a bit rough.
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :10!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingq
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :10!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingq
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Hi #QueerWritersChat I'm Steph and I'm really excited for this week's chat because I write and edit poetry!
I'm working on a YA fantasy book about queer teens that transform into animals and compete in a sports tournament.
I'm working on a YA fantasy book about queer teens that transform into animals and compete in a sports tournament.
#WeeknightWriters, not too bad! I got a good amount done during lunch. We'll see how I feel after some chat. I have a good amount more to go for #FirstDraftFall.
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Check-In: How did your writing go today?
November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#WeeknightWriters, not too bad! I got a good amount done during lunch. We'll see how I feel after some chat. I have a good amount more to go for #FirstDraftFall.
Aw yeah! Poetry! I do a lot of that!
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Our theme for the this week is: Poetry!
Questions will also be reposted to @queerwriters.bsky.social. Remember to use the hashtag so we can see your answers! Save promo for the outro, please!
Introductions are at :05!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters
Our theme for the this week is: Poetry!
Questions will also be reposted to @queerwriters.bsky.social. Remember to use the hashtag so we can see your answers! Save promo for the outro, please!
Introductions are at :05!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Aw yeah! Poetry! I do a lot of that!
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Mamdani really walked in and brought in that Socialrizzism.
November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Mamdani really walked in and brought in that Socialrizzism.
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If you want to contact me for editing in the future it's going to be:
stephmcollinedits (at) proton (dot)
me
Don't worry, my gmail still works too since it has all the smart features off (and has for a while).
stephmcollinedits (at) proton (dot)
me
Don't worry, my gmail still works too since it has all the smart features off (and has for a while).
Working on switching to Proton fully because I'm just ... So fed up.
Google sucks. DeGoogle as much as you possibly can.
Google sucks. DeGoogle as much as you possibly can.
Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
If you want to contact me for editing in the future it's going to be:
stephmcollinedits (at) proton (dot)
me
Don't worry, my gmail still works too since it has all the smart features off (and has for a while).
stephmcollinedits (at) proton (dot)
me
Don't worry, my gmail still works too since it has all the smart features off (and has for a while).
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#WeeknightWriters Q6
I think the only real thing I have planned soon is a Giving Thanks social media event next week to give thanks to people/groups in honor of Thanksgiving.
I'm very thankful for many people, especially on Bluesky 💜
I think the only real thing I have planned soon is a Giving Thanks social media event next week to give thanks to people/groups in honor of Thanksgiving.
I'm very thankful for many people, especially on Bluesky 💜
Q6: Do you have anything exciting going on outside of #FirstDraftFall - recent or upcoming publications, other exciting projects, etc? Share it here & be sure to post links if you have them!
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
#WeeknightWriters Q6
I think the only real thing I have planned soon is a Giving Thanks social media event next week to give thanks to people/groups in honor of Thanksgiving.
I'm very thankful for many people, especially on Bluesky 💜
I think the only real thing I have planned soon is a Giving Thanks social media event next week to give thanks to people/groups in honor of Thanksgiving.
I'm very thankful for many people, especially on Bluesky 💜
Ask me about my book funnel!!!
Or...like, just click the link?
I'm kind of salty about something.
NO! It isn't pretzels!
Or...like, just click the link?
I'm kind of salty about something.
NO! It isn't pretzels!
The Book Bazaar is also representing on BookFunnel with a small sampling! 💪
The Book Bazaar
A world of indie books awaits you at The Book Bazaar 2025!
Join a variety of authors, small press, and indie publishers as we celebrate all things book with a number of simultaneous literary crowdfu...
books.bookfunnel.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Ask me about my book funnel!!!
Or...like, just click the link?
I'm kind of salty about something.
NO! It isn't pretzels!
Or...like, just click the link?
I'm kind of salty about something.
NO! It isn't pretzels!
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BOOKFUNNEL LINK FOR GROUP PROMOOOOOO
The Book Bazaar is also representing on BookFunnel with a small sampling! 💪
The Book Bazaar
A world of indie books awaits you at The Book Bazaar 2025!
Join a variety of authors, small press, and indie publishers as we celebrate all things book with a number of simultaneous literary crowdfu...
books.bookfunnel.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
BOOKFUNNEL LINK FOR GROUP PROMOOOOOO
Jeffree Star has always been hateful and critical of... well, most things.
I used to be a fan years ago, but after realizing how cynical and bigoted he was, I decided he wasn't worth my time.
Make-up and fashion doesn't hide an ugly heart as well as you think.
I used to be a fan years ago, but after realizing how cynical and bigoted he was, I decided he wasn't worth my time.
Make-up and fashion doesn't hide an ugly heart as well as you think.
Makeup Icon Jeffree Star Faces Severe Backlash For Comments On Pro-Trans Parents
www.boredpanda.com/j...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.boredpanda.com/j...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Makeup Icon Jeffree Star Faces Severe Backlash For Comments On Pro-Trans Parents
Cisgender people have absolutely no place talking about transgender issues.
www.boredpanda.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Jeffree Star has always been hateful and critical of... well, most things.
I used to be a fan years ago, but after realizing how cynical and bigoted he was, I decided he wasn't worth my time.
Make-up and fashion doesn't hide an ugly heart as well as you think.
I used to be a fan years ago, but after realizing how cynical and bigoted he was, I decided he wasn't worth my time.
Make-up and fashion doesn't hide an ugly heart as well as you think.