Some… mainly in a rdr2 fan fic and in some literary rps at the moment but, community and found family is important to me so I hope to include that when my brain lets me write again #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), February 10, 2026:
Let's talk about family love! Found family more than counts! Have you written about it?
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Let's talk about family love! Found family more than counts! Have you written about it?
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February 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Some… mainly in a rdr2 fan fic and in some literary rps at the moment but, community and found family is important to me so I hope to include that when my brain lets me write again #SpoonieAuthorChat
I agree. The hardest part is the marketing. And you're not alone in finding something and then having something happen to it. #SpoonieAuthorChat
September 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I agree. The hardest part is the marketing. And you're not alone in finding something and then having something happen to it. #SpoonieAuthorChat
I think the hardest part of being an indie author is the marketing. It's really difficult to figure out what will and will not work. And, when I finally, find something that holds some semblance of promise, something inevitably happens to it. (I swear I'm cursed).
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#SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 10, 2025:
What are some of the challenges you face as an indie author?
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What are some of the challenges you face as an indie author?
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September 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I think the hardest part of being an indie author is the marketing. It's really difficult to figure out what will and will not work. And, when I finally, find something that holds some semblance of promise, something inevitably happens to it. (I swear I'm cursed).
#SpoonieAuthorChat
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#SpoonieAuthorChat the Book Dragon and The Teapot novella - my #Spoonie main character continues to negotiate Thursdays, and the admin hub, with extreme caution....
September 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat the Book Dragon and The Teapot novella - my #Spoonie main character continues to negotiate Thursdays, and the admin hub, with extreme caution....
#SpoonieAuthorChat
Expect: Queer characters, joy & trauma, found family, healing from trauma or dealing with mental health, neurodivergent and disabled characters.
Other fun things: magic & gods, action or fighting scenes, and a mixture of evil villains and flawed people with gray morals.
Expect: Queer characters, joy & trauma, found family, healing from trauma or dealing with mental health, neurodivergent and disabled characters.
Other fun things: magic & gods, action or fighting scenes, and a mixture of evil villains and flawed people with gray morals.
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 3, 2025:
What can readers expect from your writing?
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What can readers expect from your writing?
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September 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Expect: Queer characters, joy & trauma, found family, healing from trauma or dealing with mental health, neurodivergent and disabled characters.
Other fun things: magic & gods, action or fighting scenes, and a mixture of evil villains and flawed people with gray morals.
Expect: Queer characters, joy & trauma, found family, healing from trauma or dealing with mental health, neurodivergent and disabled characters.
Other fun things: magic & gods, action or fighting scenes, and a mixture of evil villains and flawed people with gray morals.
The words "everyone's got a book in them" spring to mind.... I think storytelling is often overlooked as a craft, because it *looks* effortless, physically. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), August 5, 2025: Why do you think indie authors sometimes face disrespect for self-publishing when other indie folks (filmmakers, artists, musicians) are often thought of as awesome?
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August 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The words "everyone's got a book in them" spring to mind.... I think storytelling is often overlooked as a craft, because it *looks* effortless, physically. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), July 22, 2025:
Getting to know our authors!
What's a fun fact about you?
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Getting to know our authors!
What's a fun fact about you?
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July 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat more disabled characters in stories that aren't about the disability. It seems to be increasing in kids tv (though more from international offerings than in USian shows) and that's a start, but I'd love to see more incidental disability in general that goes beyond glasses
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), July 2, 2025:
As authors, what do you think needs to be improved in publishing and writer spaces when it comes to acceptance and accessibility?
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As authors, what do you think needs to be improved in publishing and writer spaces when it comes to acceptance and accessibility?
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July 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
#SpoonieAuthorChat more disabled characters in stories that aren't about the disability. It seems to be increasing in kids tv (though more from international offerings than in USian shows) and that's a start, but I'd love to see more incidental disability in general that goes beyond glasses
hellooooooooo #SpoonieAuthorChat I'm E (she/they), I write mostly fantasy, and I just got two shiny new diagnoses literally yesterday for Disability Pride Month Eve
so far I've published books about (a) an 83-year-old chosen one and (b) an immortal ghosthunter who doesn't look a day over 70
so far I've published books about (a) an 83-year-old chosen one and (b) an immortal ghosthunter who doesn't look a day over 70
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), July 1, 2025:
It's #DisabilityPrideMonth! Introduce yourselves, and let's interact with and follow each other!
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It's #DisabilityPrideMonth! Introduce yourselves, and let's interact with and follow each other!
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July 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
hellooooooooo #SpoonieAuthorChat I'm E (she/they), I write mostly fantasy, and I just got two shiny new diagnoses literally yesterday for Disability Pride Month Eve
so far I've published books about (a) an 83-year-old chosen one and (b) an immortal ghosthunter who doesn't look a day over 70
so far I've published books about (a) an 83-year-old chosen one and (b) an immortal ghosthunter who doesn't look a day over 70
Because we don't spend ALL our time 'overcoming', though governments/cuts to health support seem to be giving us ever more to overcome at the moment. Disabled people are people & people do more than overcome. Writing should reflect this, or it's bad writing. Representation matters #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), April 30, 2025:
Why is it important for disabled characters to just be a part of the story, or the protagonist of a story, without some “overcoming” trope?
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Why is it important for disabled characters to just be a part of the story, or the protagonist of a story, without some “overcoming” trope?
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April 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Because we don't spend ALL our time 'overcoming', though governments/cuts to health support seem to be giving us ever more to overcome at the moment. Disabled people are people & people do more than overcome. Writing should reflect this, or it's bad writing. Representation matters #SpoonieAuthorChat
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Honestly it's a slog. And it takes me forever to even come up with a starting point and I usually delete everything and start over and over
Honestly it's a slog. And it takes me forever to even come up with a starting point and I usually delete everything and start over and over
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), April 15, 2025:
When you have to take a break from writing, what's it like when you try to get back into it?
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When you have to take a break from writing, what's it like when you try to get back into it?
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April 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Honestly it's a slog. And it takes me forever to even come up with a starting point and I usually delete everything and start over and over
Honestly it's a slog. And it takes me forever to even come up with a starting point and I usually delete everything and start over and over
No. If it’s an essay, you’re getting “I think [objectivity] is dumb” (Zebrowski, H. link).
wherein I link you to the podcast episode. If it’s fiction, I indent the first line of the paragraph.
#spoonieauthorchat
wherein I link you to the podcast episode. If it’s fiction, I indent the first line of the paragraph.
#spoonieauthorchat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), March 25, 2025:
Do you follow any kind of style guide when writing, such as the Chicago Manual of Style?
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Do you follow any kind of style guide when writing, such as the Chicago Manual of Style?
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March 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
No. If it’s an essay, you’re getting “I think [objectivity] is dumb” (Zebrowski, H. link).
wherein I link you to the podcast episode. If it’s fiction, I indent the first line of the paragraph.
#spoonieauthorchat
wherein I link you to the podcast episode. If it’s fiction, I indent the first line of the paragraph.
#spoonieauthorchat
I wrote an entire book, a humorous queer military romance, during the year where I had the worst panic attacks of my life. I didn’t know that my brain could help me through panic attacks by writing funny scenes. Brains are pretty marvellous actually. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons),
March 12, 2025:
What is it about being creative that helps your #MentalHealth?
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March 12, 2025:
What is it about being creative that helps your #MentalHealth?
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March 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I wrote an entire book, a humorous queer military romance, during the year where I had the worst panic attacks of my life. I didn’t know that my brain could help me through panic attacks by writing funny scenes. Brains are pretty marvellous actually. #SpoonieAuthorChat
#spoonieauthorchat
Most of the time I do have trouble picking names and end up browsing baby name sites. 😅 But once I find one, it's usually a perfect fit and it sticks! Rarely do I end up changing names in later drafts.
Most of the time I do have trouble picking names and end up browsing baby name sites. 😅 But once I find one, it's usually a perfect fit and it sticks! Rarely do I end up changing names in later drafts.
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons),
March 3, 2025:
Do you find it easy or difficult to come up with names for your characters?
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March 3, 2025:
Do you find it easy or difficult to come up with names for your characters?
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March 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Most of the time I do have trouble picking names and end up browsing baby name sites. 😅 But once I find one, it's usually a perfect fit and it sticks! Rarely do I end up changing names in later drafts.
Most of the time I do have trouble picking names and end up browsing baby name sites. 😅 But once I find one, it's usually a perfect fit and it sticks! Rarely do I end up changing names in later drafts.
On my phone & email them to myself to compile into doc when I'm able to sit at desk. I sometimes write structure in pencil/felt tip (easier to use in bed w/ minimal wrist pressure required). I like to write in 'analogue' as well as digital - they feel like different 'spaces' to me #SpoonieAuthorChat
February 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
On my phone & email them to myself to compile into doc when I'm able to sit at desk. I sometimes write structure in pencil/felt tip (easier to use in bed w/ minimal wrist pressure required). I like to write in 'analogue' as well as digital - they feel like different 'spaces' to me #SpoonieAuthorChat
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February 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I plot first and write later, but I re-plot lots as I'm going and rewrite over and over. For every new replotting and rewriting it gets better than before. #SpoonieAuthorChat
February 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I plot first and write later, but I re-plot lots as I'm going and rewrite over and over. For every new replotting and rewriting it gets better than before. #SpoonieAuthorChat
#SpoonieAuthorChat I plot first and write later, but I re-plot lots as I'm going and rewrite over and over. For every new replotting and rewriting it gets better than before.
February 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat I plot first and write later, but I re-plot lots as I'm going and rewrite over and over. For every new replotting and rewriting it gets better than before.
#SpoonieAuthorChat Haven't consciously thought about it before.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
February 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat Haven't consciously thought about it before.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
#SpoonieAuthorChat Haven't consciously thought about it before.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
February 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat Haven't consciously thought about it before.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
Guess my best trick is to write a self-insert MC with my own issues. Since I'm not prone to looking in the mirror all misty-eyed and go "so ... INSPIRATIONAL!" I'm probably on the safe side with myself.
Because first I ask myself "How am I writing this character? Could this be construed as inspiration porn?" But also each character gets the same flaws, foibles and I use my own experience as a #SpoonieAuthor to help shape how I write characters and their concerns. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), February 13, 2025:
How do you avoid "inspiration porn" in your writing?
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How do you avoid "inspiration porn" in your writing?
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February 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Because first I ask myself "How am I writing this character? Could this be construed as inspiration porn?" But also each character gets the same flaws, foibles and I use my own experience as a #SpoonieAuthor to help shape how I write characters and their concerns. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Every character gets the same treatment (flaws, personal history, complicated relationships with other characters, special interests), while focusing on plot. I do want to inspire people (with ALL my characters), but my main goal is always the same: telling a story. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), February 13, 2025:
How do you avoid "inspiration porn" in your writing?
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How do you avoid "inspiration porn" in your writing?
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February 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Every character gets the same treatment (flaws, personal history, complicated relationships with other characters, special interests), while focusing on plot. I do want to inspire people (with ALL my characters), but my main goal is always the same: telling a story. #SpoonieAuthorChat
Making a late lunch because Monday 😵💫 is also Benlysta hangover day. It's usually a low-energy day for me. Today's lunch is my go-to baked salmon with jasmine rice and broccoli, and all the soy sauce. What are you having for lunch?
#lupus #uctd #fibromyalgia #spoonie #spoonieauthorchat
#lupus #uctd #fibromyalgia #spoonie #spoonieauthorchat
February 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Making a late lunch because Monday 😵💫 is also Benlysta hangover day. It's usually a low-energy day for me. Today's lunch is my go-to baked salmon with jasmine rice and broccoli, and all the soy sauce. What are you having for lunch?
#lupus #uctd #fibromyalgia #spoonie #spoonieauthorchat
#lupus #uctd #fibromyalgia #spoonie #spoonieauthorchat
#SpoonieAuthorChat Hello everyone! I'm Liz (she/her), and I'm looking for spoonie author friends who like talking shop, swapping horror movie/book recs, enjoy cozy games, and use cannabis for pain.
January 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
#SpoonieAuthorChat Hello everyone! I'm Liz (she/her), and I'm looking for spoonie author friends who like talking shop, swapping horror movie/book recs, enjoy cozy games, and use cannabis for pain.
I am finding hard to focus, but that could be the brain fog. #spoonieauthorchat
January 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I am finding hard to focus, but that could be the brain fog. #spoonieauthorchat