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T.Lane 🤦‍♀️ is writing [Duke and the B Brothers]
@t-lane-writes.bsky.social
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- writer of sci-fi and fantasy. my main characters are neurodivergent (as am I), disabled, or chronically ill. some are queer too
- love creating excessive strange worlds
- friends with 1(one) dog and 1(one) cat
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I almost finished Crystal Spring Valley. Almost. I need a couple more weeks, but I have to take a short break now. It will be done by the end of October, though (15k words to go). #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity #writesky
On a background the color of wrapping paper, a picture of a valley in the mountains is barely visible. On the upper left side, a wild rose branch with some rosehaws seems to come out of the picture. In the lower right corner words read: Crystal Spring Valley by T. Lane
October 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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#QuestPit #W #SFF

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, all Nersan wants is to make his girlfriend happy, but he has to make peace with his past first

#writingcommunity #writersky #writesky #fantasynovel
Text reads: Specters character storyline: Nersan Ziya Nersan supports his girlfriend wholeheartedly. When she embarks on an adventure of her lifetime, Nersan doesn’t think twice before following her. They encounter people who used to be his friends, but disappointed him in the past. Emma, dealing with her own problems, refuses to understand Nersan’s inner conflict regarding his former friends and the pair ends up separated. Once left on his own, Nersan has to admit that what his former friends did was a betrayal, on a very deep, personal level. Only then he’s able to fight his way back to those who truly love and care about him.
May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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#QuestPit #W #SFF

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, Emma’s legacy haunts her, until she gives in to her Destiny and finds abundant world beyond what’s known.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #neurodivergentcharacter #ndcharacter #autisticcharacter
Text reads: Specters character storyline: Emma Lee Emma’s legacy haunts her, even if she doesn’t want to admit it. When an opportunity arises to chase her dream, she drops everything and follows the call. The conflict with the man she loves makes her realize that she was looking at the secrets of her past from the wrong angle. Separate from him she finds the right path and, in the end, fulfills her destiny.
May 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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#QuestPit #W #SFF

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, Anaher would rather remain complacent but a Stranger forces him out of his comfort zone and makes him rise to his full potential

#writingcommunity #disabledcharacter #foundfamily #amwriting
Text reads: Specters character storyline: Noel Anaher Noel Anaher leads a quiet life, he has high social status, friends, and a brother who is his closest family. He thinks he likes his life. When he decides to use his status to help a Stranger, his world unravels, and he realizes that he lived an illusion. Friends were keeping secrets from him, and his brother had serious problems that he ignored. Now the brother is in even more trouble as he’s literally taken by the Extremists. The rescue mission forces Anaher to mentally relive the tragic incident from his past and realize the impact it had on his whole life. He has to re-evaluate his priorities, and when faced with final big decisions he’s able to recognize what he really needs and fight for it.
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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#QuestPit #W #SFF

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, Neve embarks on a search for her mother, but she finds friends and family instead.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #fantasynovel #foundfamily
Text reads: SPECTERS character storyline: Neve Kailash Neve Kailash is an orphan and she believes that if she weren’t, her life would look completely different. She undertakes a search of her mother and instead gets thrown into other peoples’ quests, that take them—and her with them—into undiscovered territories, deathly dangers, friends turned enemies and secret knowledge that will turn their entire world upside down. As Neve discovers her power and is recognized for it, her voice is finally heard. She uses it to encourage her newfound friends to stand up against their enemies and save the world.
May 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Re-reading the first draft of my novel The Specters. It's mostly very crude, but I came across this dialogue and I kind of like it a lot, so I thought I'd share. :)
#writingcommunity #mywip #writesky #sci-fantasy #sci-fi #scifinovel #author #amwriting #autisticcharacter #autismrepresentation
The Specters - Chapter #10 [fragment] “You know what?” Emma turned to Neve, to face her skepticism with a very rational and quietly spoken argument. “You guys keep treating me like I’m an idiot, sometimes. But I’m not. I’m just, I don’t know--” She hesitated. Her anger had dissipated. She solved a problem and was feeling satisfaction now. That was probably not how people usually acted. “I have different reactions to things,” she said. “Not ones you would expect. That’s all. Like. You think I’m upset about the Extremists, right?” “Actually--” “Or Nersan lying to me?” “Arguing with Nersan, yeah. I thought this might have disrupted your balance. That's not it?” “Only partially. Because I couldn’t count on him with all those other things. Like, Anaher being a plain old jerk toward me.” “Anaher was concerned about Troy, he wasn’t--” “He was pissed at me for researching my father’s past. Well, okay, not for that, but for keeping it from him. And I get it, maybe I could have trusted him, I don’t know. But could I?” And just like that, anxiety was back. Yeah. It was about that; Neve was not entirely wrong. “I don’t know, I just don’t know, okay? He was far more butthurt, I think, than this whole thing deserved, and he only started to really talk to me, when he needed something from me. And he never apologized, he just-- He was like, ‘hey, Emma, could you help me with Troy?’ And you know what? I helped him.” Emma stopped, feeling that the whole energy that fueled her before, left with those words. She was only sad and hurt now. “It’s still eating at you?” “I guess,” she admitted in a small voice, close to tears. “I need him.” “I know.” Never reached out, but didn’t touch her. “Can I give you a hug?” she asked instead and Emma found herself needing that nearness, the warmth of another person. Neve’s blue-black braids smelled nice.
April 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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#P2Ppit #A #W #F

Specters

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, three friends meet a stranger. Her request—no, demand—will take them to the brink of destruction of their entire world.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #autisticcharacter #disabledcharacter
Moodboard composed of five pictures marginally overlayed, on white background. In the middle is an abstract painting in white and tones of blue, with black, expressive lines in the middle, resembling a swirl, maybe a tornado seen from the side. Upper left corner—yellow aurora on a blue sky over a lake. Lower left corner—a figure of a man from waist up to his neck; his hands are level with his chest, like he’s signing. Upper right corner—a swirl of dust in the desert with mountains in the distance. Lower right corner—a black and white picture of a man with his face mostly turned down and away from the viewer; his har is in a bun and he’s touching it with his left hand. Moodboard composed of a picture of old sheets of paper with handwritten notes, overlayed by a swirl of bright green energy, on black background. On the left side, partially covered by the swirl, is half of a face of a young white woman. In the lower right corner shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man are facing each other. Are they arguing? Moodboard on black background, composed of a portrait of a smiling man on the right side—his face is shadowed and partially obscured by a flame. On the left side three small pictures: Molten metal in a couldron. Dry surface of a desert. Shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man with their backs to each other. Moodboard composed of several interlaced pictures in dark green, gray and violet shades, on black background: Meandering river. Face of a black woman, her eyes intense. Blurry green shrubs and a swarm of insects overlaying the face. In the lower left corner a small picture of a crowd of people in brown and golden colors. In lower right corner a small picture of meandering river seen from bird’s view, its waters golden against dark terrain.
January 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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#P2Ppit #A #W #F
Mistborn meets Lady Marian (not Robin Hood)

Priya believes the occupants of the Valley are benevolent lords. Tenney knows better. Kidnapped by his band of rebels, Priya is forced to discover some unpleasant truths and make far-reaching choices

#writingcommunity #disabledcharacter
The background is a faded picture of the mountain valley on a crumpled piece of wrapping paper. On that background are portraits of a smiling woman with curly hair and a pensive man with intense gaze. Under each picture is corresponding text: Priya Samir of Clan Karga, the Nestess of Rosehaw: An heir of a family of warriors, protectors of the Valley, Priya was not raised by her father. She had been taken, as a little chick, under the wing of a prominent family who supported kadmons—much more technologically advanced people, who occupy the Valley. She’s educated and classy. But then she spends two years in her father’s home, and she learns that not everything is quite as simple as she was taught to believe. The Valley people—her people—are not backward fools. And kadmons are not benevolent lords. Tenney of Clan Cheriga: The leader of a band of rebels, whose goal is to banish kadmons from the Valley once and for all. Tenney and his followers believe he’s been chosen by the goddess, the Spirit of the River – Crystal Maiden. The goddess lets him see future events, albeit not in a clear way, and helps him protect his people and win fights with armed groups symapthetic to the Kadmons. In the lower right corner words read: Crystal Spring Valley, by T. Lane
January 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#P2Ppit #A #W #SF
Earth 2 + Outcasts + Dread Empire's Fall

On an alien planet, illegal settlers find themselves between the threat of its rightful owners and mystery surrounding the existence of native life.

Kenaed fights his demons. Siesell saves aliens. Zoe finds solution

#disabledcharacters
Nine pictures of desolate landscapes and items, in beige tones with creepy violet and green-ish hues. Storm. Sandy valley with mountains in the distance. Slums and rubble stones in the foreground with a mountain over a lake in the distance. A pattern in the sand. Dusted shoes. Hole in the iced surface of a lake with forest in the distance. Transmission mast on the background of a clouded sky with sun peaking through. Rocky mountain saddle. Dirt road in the forest with tittle written in black letters: Black Wings, WIP by T. Lane.
January 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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#BLuePit 📖 #W #A #SF

Specters

In the world where people can control Elements of Nature, three friends meet a stranger. Her request—no, demand—will take them to the brink of destruction of their entire world. What will it take to turn the tide of destiny?

#writingcommunity #amwriting
Moodboard composed of a picture of old sheets of paper with handwritten notes, overlayed by a swirl of bright green energy. On the left side, partially covered by the swirl is half of a face of a young white woman. In the lower right corner shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man are facing each other. Are they arguing? Moodboard composed of several interlaced pictures in dark green, gray and violet shades: meandering river, face of a black woman, her eyes intense, blurry green shrubs and a swarm of little insects. The woman's face is behind the shrubs and insects. In the lower left corner a picture of a crowd of people in brown and golden colors. In lower right corner a meandering river seen from above, it's waters golden against dark terrain. Moodboard composed of a portrait of a smiling man on the right side - his face is shadowed and partially obscured by a flame - and three small pictures on the left side: a molten metal in the couldron, dry surface of a desert and shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man with their backs to each other.
January 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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#BluePit 📖 #W #A #F

Crystal Spring Valley

This story is not what you think it is. It’s fantasy without magic. It’s Young Adult without a win. It’s a heroine who is not a Chosen One.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #crystalspringvalley

Mistborn meets Lady Marian (no, not Robin Hood)
E-drawn, freehand portrait of Tenney of Clan Cheriga, the character from WIP Crystal Spring Valley. He's a mysterious man, with intense gaze. The picture is monochromatic, in sepia tones.
January 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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#BluePit 📖 #W #A #F

Crystal Spring Valley is not what you think it is. It’s fantasy without magic. It’s YA without a win. It’s heroine who is not a Chosen One.

Kidnaped by the rebels, Priya enters a path to discover unpleasant truths and is forced to make far-reaching choices.

#writingcommunity
E-drawn, freehand portrait of Priya Samir, the main character of WIP Crystal Spring Valley. She's a friendly woman, with a nice smile and wild, curly hair. The picture is monochromatic, in sepia tones.
January 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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#BluePit 📖 #W #A #SF

Black Wings

On an alien planet, illegal settlers find themselves between the threat of its rightful owners and mystery surrounding the existence of native life.
Kenaed has to overcome his demons. Siesell wants to save the aliens. Zoe finds the solution.

#writingcommunity
Nine pictures of a rather desolate landscapes and things, in beige tones with creepy violet and green-ish yellow hues. Storm. Sandy valley with mountains in the background. Slums houses and rubble stones in the foreground with a mountain in the distance. A pattern in the sand. Dusted shoes. Hole in the iced surface of a lake with forest in the distance. Transmission mast on backgrount of the clouded sky, with sun peaking through. Rocky mountain saddle. Dirt road in the forest, with tittle written in black letters: Black Wings WIP by T. Lane
January 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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#BluePit 📖 #W #A #F

Crystal Spring Valley

This story is not what you think it is. It’s fantasy without magic. It’s Young Adult without a win. It’s a heroine who is not a Chosen One.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #crystalspringvalley
The background is a faded picture of the mountain valley on a crumpled piece of paper. On that background are portraits of a smiling woman with curly hair and a pensive man with intense gaze. Under each picture is corresponding text: Priya Samir of Clan Karga, the Nestess of Rosehaw: An heir of a family of warriors, protectors of the Valley, Priya was not raised by her father. She had been taken, as a little chick, under the wing of a prominent family who supported kadmons—much more technologically advanced people, who occupy the Valley. She’s educated and classy. But then she spends two years in her father’s home, and she learns that not everything is quite as simple as she was taught to believe. The Valley people—her people—are not backward fools. And kadmons are not benevolent lords. Tenney of Clan Cheriga: The leader of a band of rebels, whose goal is to banish kadmons from the Valley once and for all. Tenney and his followers believe he’s been chosen by the goddess, the Spirit of the River – Crystal Maiden. The goddess lets him see future events, albeit not in a clear way, and helps him protect his people and win fights with armed groups symapthetic to the kadmons.
January 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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#BluePitHype Day 2, Art Share

These are character moodboards for #Specters
Emma Lee, Neve Kailash, Noel Anaher and Nersan Ziya

#writingcommunity #amwriting #science-fantasy
Moodboard composed of a picture of old sheets of paper with handwritten notes, overlayed by a swirl of bright green energy. On the left side, partially covered by the swirl is half of a face of a young white woman. In the lower right corner shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man are facing each other. Are they arguing? Moodboard composed of several interlaced pictures in dark green, gray and violet shades: meandering river, face of a black woman, her eyes intense, blurry green shrubs and a swarm of little insects. The woman's face is behind the shrubs and insects. In the lower left corner a picture of a crowd of people in brown and golden colors. In lower right corner a meandering river seen from above, it's waters golden against dark terrain. Moodboard composed of a portrait of a smiling man on the right side - his face is shadowed and partially obscured by a flame - and three small pictures on the left side: a molten metal in the couldron, dry surface of a desert and shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man with their backs to each other.
January 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #20
#WIPSnips, word for Jan 6th "condition"

[...] I will now accept your unconditional surrender. [...]

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky #blackwings
A faded picture of dark transmission mast set against the clouded yellow-to-bluegray sky, with sun peeking through. On this background, text that reads: Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #20 #WIPSnips, word for Jan 6th "condition" “On behalf of the Heritage,” the messenger announced, “I will now accept your unconditional surrender. Afterwards, I will present you with our demands regarding your relocation from Hunor 3.” The silence fell after his words. The Legislatives were supposed to answer, to state their demands, but for a long while no one dared to even breathe louder. Finally, Ondre Isler took a small step forward. “The planet is called Angerona.”
January 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #8
#WIPSnips word for Jan 4th "mechanical"

[...] Sie’va shook her head. Ti’Fanny spoke, “Can I have that?” She extended her mechanical hand for the box. [...]

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky #blackwings
On faded background of desolate mountain landscape, text: Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #8 #WIPSnips word for Jan 4th "mechanical" Four of those precious children ran out of Ge’llie’s room, Ta’nita at the front, holding the box to her chest and giggling. She stopped frozen when she saw Sie’va and Ti'Fanny, eyes large, picture of innocence. Co’nor and Ed’Ira bumped into her and Ed’Ira fell, but didn’t cry. Jeni’ne helped her stand back up. All four kids stared at the two adult women, expecting to be punished, or let go. The latter maybe? “Love you, mommy,” said Ta’nita, hopeful. Sie’va shook her head. Ti’Fanny spoke, “Can I have that?” She extended her mechanical hand for the box. Everyone in the family treated the prosthetic arm as something normal. Ti’Fanny didn't mind taking it off in front of the children, or showing them how much stronger it was than a natural arm. The younger ones were still somewhat afraid of it, though. Ta’nita didn’t even hesitate or try to argue—she placed the box in Ti’Fanny’s palm, trying not to touch the fingers. Then all four ran down the corridor and to the stairs. Ti’Fanny and Sie’va laughed.
January 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #11
#WIPSnips word for Jan 3rd "accept"

#amwriting #writingcommunity
Text on the background of a stormy cloud above desert: Black Wings, by T. Lane, scene #11 #WIPSnips, word for Jan 3rd "accept" “I have to get her dressed.” It was annoying that he came and managed to get Maisie do what she’d been trying to accomplish for the last half-an-hour. Nevertheless, she needed help. If Kenaed was offering, acting like she was still upset with him wasn’t a good way about it. She should accept the peace offering. Except, she couldn’t. Not just like that. First, they had to have a conversation about what happened, she wasn’t going to pretend like everything was cool, just because he brought Maisie a present.
January 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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December 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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Specters
Ch: Noel Anaher

Anaher's high status of SovernGuard Authority, friends, and quiet life make him think he has all he needs. When a stranger asks – no, demands – a favor, he knows he should report her. Instead, he offers to help her.
Maybe Neve reminds him of his younger self?

#amwriting
December 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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#WIPPIT
Crystal Spring Valley

This story is not what you think it is. It’s fantasy without magic. It’s YA without win. It’s a heroine who's not a Chosen One.

Kidnapping by the rebels, sets Priya on a path to discover unpleasant truths and forces her to make far-reaching choices.

#F #NA #FBW
On a background the color of wrapping papier, a picture of a valley in the mountains is barely visible. On the upper left side, a wild rose branch with some rosehaws seems to come out of the picture. In the lower right corner words read: Crystal Spring Valley by T. Lane On a background the color of wrapping papier, a picture of a valley in the mountains is barely visible. Against it are shown two pictures: of a dark skinned woman with curly brown-reddish hair and of a thin pale man with long straight hair pulled back. Below the picture of the woman tekst reads: Priya Samir of Clan Karga, the Nestess of Rosehaw. An heir of a family of warriors, protectors of the Valley, Priya was not raised by her father. She had been taken, as a little chick, under the wing of a prominent family who supported kadmons – much more technologically advanced people, who occupy the Valley. She’s educated and classy. But then she spends two years in her father’s home, and she learns that not everything is quite as simple as she was taught to believe. The Valley people – her people – are not backward fools. And kadmons are not benevolent lords. Below the picture of the man tekst reads: Tenney of Clan Cheriga. The leader of a band of rebels, whose goal is to banish kadmons from the Valley once and for all. Tenney and his followers believe he’s been chosen by the goddess, the spirit of the River – Crystal Maiden. The goddess lets him see future events, albeit not in a clear way, and helps him protect his people and win fights with armed groups symapthetic to the kadmons.
December 14, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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#WIPPIT

Specters
Ch: Nersan Ziya

Nersan is wholeheartedly devoted to his girlfriend, Emma. Too devoted, some would say. But he hides a secret from his past and when his former friends resurface, his relationship with Emma is threatened. He has to convice her he's not that man now.

#SFF #U #A #FBW
Moodboard composed of a portrait of a smiling man on the right side - his face is shadowed and partially obscured by a flame - and three small pictures on the left side: a molten metal in the couldron, dry surface of a desert and shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man with their backs to each other.
December 14, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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#WIPPIT
Specters
Ch: Neve Kailash

Neve searches for her origin. Desperate, she blackmails an Authority to let her join SovernGuard. To her surprise he agrees. More -- he and his friends embark on a quest to help her.

Little they know, the quest will bring about end of the world

#SFF #U #A #FBW
Moodboard composed of several interlaced pictures in dark green, gray and violet shades: meandering river, face of a black woman, her eyes intense, blurry green shrubs and a swarm of little insects. The woman's face is behind the shrubs and insects. In the lower left corner a picture of a crowd of people in brown and golden colors. In lower right corner a meandering river seen from above, it's waters golden against dark terrain.
December 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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#WIPPIT
Specters
Ch: Emma Lee

Emma is torn between her legacy and moving on with the love of her life. If she devotes herself to restoring her father's good name, she may lose Nersan. If she commits to Nersan, her family's past will haunt her.

Neve coming turns it all on it's head.

#SFF #OWN #FBW
Moodboard composed of a picture of old sheets of paper with handwritten notes, overlayed by a swirl of bright green energy. On the left side, partially covered by the swirl is half of a face of a young white woman. In the lower right corner shadow-cut figures of a woman and a man are facing each other. Are they arguing?
December 14, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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On an alien planet, illegal settlers find themselves between the threat of its rightful owners and mystery surrounding the existence of native life.

On Landing Day Kenaed enjoys cheering on the team representing the XPs in the annual games of "Hunt the Fox"

#cheerpit #a #sf #wip #blackwings
Nine pictures of a rather desolate landscapes and things, in beige tones with creepy violet and green-ish yellow hues. Storm. Sandy valley with mountains in the background. Slums houses and rubble stones in the foreground. A pattern in the sand. Dusted shoes. Hole in the iced surface of a lake with forest in the distance. Transmission mast on backgrount of the couded sky, with sun peaking through. Rocky mountain saddle. Dirt road in the forest, with tittle written in black letters: Black Wings WIP by T. Lane.
December 9, 2024 at 1:54 PM