Spooky Panda 🌜

The host of #PennedPossibilities for fellow authors. Just as weird and whimsical as you were probably imagining. TTRPG fan. Witchy. Disabled; living with MS and AuDHD. Enby; she/they. @aperfectsong's other half. #BoycottAI #AISucks #AntiAI #NoAI #NoBots

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2026-03-03 02:05:57 UTC

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@nprofile…4gas Yeah, they had it down yesterday for scheduled maintenance, which I had an email about, but today the site seems broken and they're trying to figure it out. I'll let you know if I see some random update on the server page about it being back up again and fixed.

2026-03-03 00:44:40 UTC

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Little update from the AO3 status page:
#AO3 #ArchiveOfOurOwn
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2026-03-03 00:10:04 UTC

All I wanted to do was post a chapter for my WIP a few hours ago, but AO3 has been down (again) today. No reasoning, just because. They didn't even post about it on socials. Something must have failed or messed up from the server maintenance the other day. Some kinda bug, maybe.
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2026-03-02 04:51:30 UTC

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#WordWeavers 3.1 — What is your greatest fear about your characters?
That people might (or already do) find them bland and boring, or even too tropey. Admittedly, I know that's just the little devil on my shoulder speaking, but it's still a thought that sometimes comes to mind and I can't quite shake it.
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2026-03-02 04:48:29 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.28 — Would you like to meet any of your characters? Would you tell them who you are?
I would *never* tell them who I was, but yes, I'd love to meet Eleanor and Alistair. He's a kind man, in every sense of the phrase, and he embodies humanity. That's rather ironic, really, considering he's not even human (AKA a mortal). He's imperfect but he cares for others, and he always tries to do right by his friends, servants, and the locals in Moray. He's made mistakes in his past, but he never lets them hold him back or define him. As for Eleanor, she's the sort of woman I'd love to have as a friend. She's strong, the motherly type, and won't take any shite from the scary vampires in her life. We all need an Eleanor in our life.
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2026-03-02 04:43:12 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.27 — Which of your characters do you find especially interesting? Why?
Hati fascinates me, as does Alistair. They're intriguing characters with plot twists, fascinating backstories, dealing with discrimination, heartache, love issues, and friendship struggles. Alistair is also what we would consider to be the unreliable narrator, hands down.
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2026-03-01 18:22:14 UTC

My country is at war, things on the homefront are just as bad, and everything feels wrong, but there's nothing I can do about it, so I'm gonna sit my arse down, watching some Doctor Who, drink that cup of tea with a bit of sugar that I usually deny myself because of the calories, and relax for a while. I might even read or write. It's snowing outside, so it's not like I can even go for a mind-cleansing walk. That's all. Because self-care in the immediate future will help bolster you for the long-term. Little things matter just as much as the big ones.
My neighbor was talking about his run-in with the frozen water Gestapo, and I proceeded to tell him about what happened to me last week or whenever it was, because time has zero meaning to me anymore, and that was a whole bunch of trauma and terror coming back again. Let's forget about that for a while, shall we?
Yeah, I'm gonna make that sweet cup of tea, read or write, maybe watch some Doctor Who, and quiet my mind for a while. Give me some peace.

2026-02-28 23:30:12 UTC

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@nprofile…nr2l Okay, wow, nothing could have made me happier than this little (more like huge) review. I somehow missed this other day because I haven't been on much, and I'm so sorry about that. You have me over here kicking my feet and giggling as I read your message! That never happens for me, I swear. Only with the super sweet, super special reviews. You're too kind. I'm so glad you're enjoying this story, you have no idea. Thank you, bby. On another subject, I'm glad I posted the chapter at the right time, when you needed a little something to make you feel better. I'm sending you massive hugs. I'm sorry college is kicking your arse right now. You've got this. I know you do. You're amazing. 🫂

2026-02-26 20:41:46 UTC

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@nprofile…0rde Thank you so much! I can't wait to see if you like the new chapter or not. I'm trying to get back into writing, heavy proofreading, editing, rewriting, and all that.

2026-02-26 17:01:03 UTC

I have a new chapter for "Wings of Quiet Longing" ready to be uploaded later. How exciting.
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2026-02-26 04:29:31 UTC

I have Olivia Rodrigo's Vampire stuck in my head. It's never leaving. What a great song, though.

2026-02-26 04:26:58 UTC

I've had two texts/calls today about people I know going into hospice. One of them is my great-aunt who I'm VERY close with, and things have been very tough for her lately. It's been a horrific day. And on top of that, one of my nana's best friends since childhood passed away as well. She got the call from his daughter early this morning. It's been a shit day and I'm ready for it to be over.

2026-02-26 04:15:48 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.26 — Who in your book is most like a real person you’ve loved IRL?
Ooooh, this question is just... Wow. It hits pretty close to home. It's Caden, I think. It's his sassy, silly personality. He hides behind humor to cover the hurt, the fear, and the self-loathing. (PS, the sequel will feature him as MMC. I've already made the decision.)
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2026-02-26 04:13:44 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.25 — How is light created in your book? Candles, electricity, magic, or what?
The year is 1890. Oil lamps were common in homes, often made of brass or glass, and were used for functional lighting. Gas lighting was also prevalent, with the introduction of gas lamps in homes, marking a significant shift from candlelight to gas.
The transition to electric lighting was still in its early stages, with only a few homes equipped with electric lights. (Also of note, of course, Alistair's castle doesn't have electricity.)
Overall, though, the lighting was a mix of traditional and emerging technologies, with gas and oil lamps being the most common sources of light. It's pretty easy.
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2026-02-25 19:58:37 UTC

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@nprofile…qrdr I know you definitely get it. You guys get a lot of snow. We normally get more than this, so I should be happy that we only had around 28 inches in total. But for the rest of the week we have a forecast of snow as well, so...

2026-02-25 19:52:06 UTC

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@nprofile…qrdr From the blizzard, or this morning, you mean?

2026-02-25 17:17:43 UTC

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@nprofile…0rde I absolutely agree. I've felt cats, my ferrets, my dog... They come back to visit us. In fact, I think I might have recorded an entire episode about it in the past for my show. But it was one I did like 4 years ago or so, so I can't remember the whole context.
I'm glad you felt the presence of your gerbils around. That's very sweet to hear. And I'm okay now, still kind of shaky, but I'll be right. I just haven't had sleep paralysis in a year or so. It sucks. It's honestly the worst.

2026-02-25 17:08:53 UTC

I need to ramble about something for a minute.
As a medium, I experience a lot of things in dreams. Some of the most visceral paranormal interactions and encounters I have are during sleep paralysis episodes as well. So, I just fell back asleep because bowling was canceled this morning due to the mound of snow we got on top of the blizzard the other day. I was asleep for an hour and a half. I would have been awake 45 minutes ago, but I was trying to shake myself from a sleep paralysis episode.
While I was trying to wake myself up, because my eyes were half open, I felt something lay beside me, then later on my chest. Not in a bad way, not something scary, but I could just barely make out a little black cat. It was my Esmeralda. So, I have a lot of questions about that. Did she just come and visit me because she was worried about me? Did she try to wake me up? Because I woke up right after I felt that weight on my chest. It worked.
I feel sick to my stomach now, a bit emotional, and I'm kinda still shaking from the sleepy paralysis episode as well. It's never fun.
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2026-02-24 17:41:04 UTC

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@nprofile…0rde I know, yeah, TZs are wild. I hope you had a lovely dinner. :11111:

2026-02-24 17:38:24 UTC

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@nprofile…0rde Crazy, right? And it isn't even 1 pm yet. Thank you. 💕

2026-02-24 17:36:01 UTC

I've had therapy, eaten a healthy breakfast, showered, gotten some new appointments made with another therapist (for long-term care) and doctors for my MS, and now I'm about to do some laundry. Maybe I'll get lucky and I can write and do some at-home PT later. Maybe. Just maybe.

2026-02-24 15:05:53 UTC

Gotta love New England blizzards.
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2026-02-24 14:57:48 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.24 — Tell us something about your MC that seems unimportant but really is crucial.
This might just be my favorite prompt I've ever seen for this tag (and I'm even including Writing Wonders in that). Let me think on it...
I'll put it this way, and my readers will understand what it means: the sunlight doesn't affect him.
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2026-02-24 14:48:52 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.22 — What word/phrase do you use too much? Has it changed over time?
Oh, gosh. It varies for me. I try *not* to do this, and I'll notice it as I'm proofreading, editing, and rewriting things in drafts. Whenever I take a break and return to writing, it might be a new phrase or word that I'm using too often. I consciously try to fix that. I can't think of anything in particular at the moment, though. Like I said, it changes for stories. It varies. It depends on what I've been reading or watching lately. Those things *do* affect us.
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2026-02-24 14:46:36 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.21 — Have you ever created a character that you really didn’t enjoy writing?]
Many times. But it's not necessarily up to me. I write the characters in the story, and sometimes I like them, and others I don't. But they're all an integral part of a story. All cogs of the machine, which keep it running smoothly.
Now have I ever gotten rid of a character that I began writing and didn't enjoy creating or who didn't fit the story? I have. I think we probably all have, to be honest. It happens, sometimes.
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2026-02-21 13:05:09 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.20 — What part of editing is the hardest for you?
The part where I'm nearly ripping my hair out over the structure of a single sentence that I'll never be satisfied with and can't figure out how to settle on, even though I've rewritten it nine times.
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2026-02-20 17:22:10 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.20 — What tropes are in your current project?
Fantastic question. Let me list a few of the tropes.
• Second-Chance Romance: Two former lovers reconnect after a long separation and have another chance at love. Here Fenella and Alistair have a chance to try again.
• Lovers to Friends to Lovers: This goes along with the above trope, of course.
• Fake Dating/Relationship: Our two characters pretend to be in a relationship for convenience, only to fall in love (or back in love again). Fenella and Alistair have to pretend to be back together for her sake.
• First Love: They're vampires, older than you could ever know, and he's never loved anyone else, only Fenella.
• Grumpy Old Men: This one is self-explanatory, and it perfectly describes our dear Alistair.
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2026-02-20 17:15:47 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.19 — Does your antagonist believe in the supernatural?
My antagonists *are* supernatural beings. They're vampires. 🦇
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2026-02-20 17:15:00 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.18 — Can your MC carry a tune?
He can, actually. Hati and Fenella know this. He plays piano and sometimes you'll catch him humming or singing along. He has a nice voice. (I should include this in the story more than I already have. There's an idea!)
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2026-02-20 17:13:51 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.17 — Would you still write if you had to use a typewriter or pen and paper?
Of course! I use pen and paper all the time, and I love typewriters as well. That wouldn't stop me.
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2026-02-20 17:12:45 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.15 — If your MC had a statue put up in their honor, what would it be for?
It would be a statue of a moth, in honor of love, perseverance, and kindness. Moths are important to vampires, which I've gone into depth about before. That's wishful thinking, though, because other vampires don't approve of his behavior. He doesn't kill, and he happily mingles with mortals and werewolves. It's all taboo.
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2026-02-20 17:10:09 UTC

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#WordWeavers 2.15 — Describe your MC’s eyes.
Alistair (in my mind, anyway) has a very specific face-claim. It's #PeterCapaldi. I'll need to mention his features and stuff, then I'll get to the eyes.
Alistair's face: I see hawkish features, laugh lines and wrinkles, kind eyes, soft expressions, and curls that are graying yet still brown at the nape of his neck. When he's in a dark mood, on the rare occasion, his expressions are pure stone and even harder to read. The eyes will match.
Alistair's eyes: His eyes are interesting. All vampires have varying shades of color depending on their mood.
When relaxed, when they're a soft, pale green. Here: "His irises were a washed green, as if the color had been stirred with smoke and sunlight." Or this one: "His eyes were green pools, edged with shadows that made you wonder what he’d seen."
When angry, they're a thunderous, crackling silver or gray. Here: "His gaze was smoke, soft but dangerous, curling into every space you left unguarded." Or even this one: "He blinked, and it was thunder held back, a promise of something breaking open."
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2026-02-09 19:26:29 UTC

I just brought home my kitty's ashes and pawprint from the vet's office. Feeling pretty low, not gonna lie.

2026-02-09 15:00:04 UTC

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@nprofile…jrqn I hate getting behind. We have far too many good writing tags around! But I'll always *try* to post nightly for the one I run.

2026-02-09 14:58:13 UTC

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@nprofile…jrqn Always a good feeling. 😁

2026-02-09 14:56:48 UTC

All caught up on my writing tags now. Phew!

2026-02-06 13:30:12 UTC

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@nprofile…a0u9 Thank you. She's had about nine surgeries in the past 2 years so it's an old hat at this point, but it still scares you, you know?

2026-02-06 13:28:05 UTC

Good morning, by the way. My Aunt Laurie is in surgery now. Fingers crossed. Without going into detail, she had a full reconstruction surgery and there's a bit of scar tissue that needs to be fixed (yet again), but the team of nurses and her surgeon take very good care of her. She's close to them at this point.

2026-02-05 16:03:05 UTC

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@nprofile…58nz So cute. Thank you. 😚

2026-02-05 16:02:28 UTC

Infusion therapy time. ☕
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2026-02-04 22:18:01 UTC

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@nprofile…qrdr I had a bad fall about four years ago. I was dizzy from the MS. It's a dislocated knee with maltracking problems. Not fun. And I messed up my ankle, too. I use KT every week for bowling but also in general, just to help with the pain.

2026-02-04 13:14:40 UTC

Four strips of KT on my knee (wrapping around the kneecap) and one on the ligament damage on my ankle on the same side. I think we're ready for today lol.

2026-02-03 20:26:42 UTC

So, I'm home again, my nana and I both.

2026-02-02 23:30:13 UTC

Update: I'm home, and Esmeralda came home with me. The doctor ran tests, did an x-ray, and then did an ultrasound. She told us to bring her home and enjoy the last few days with her, and gave us some new meds to help her feel better.
Long story short, there's a medication that she's on that could cause fluid buildup. It was a one in a million chance, but it happened to my baby. She has fluid in her lungs and in her belly. We'll be bringing her into the vet tomorrow or Wednesday. Say some prayers for her, please.
It's so hard being a kitty mama, sometimes. I've spent the entire day, not even exaggerating, spending time with her. I've cried all day and I'm worn out.

2026-02-02 14:39:35 UTC

I have a vet appointment for 4:00 today with Esmeralda. This is absolute hell. I feel sick to my stomach, and I can't stop crying my eyes out.

2026-02-01 18:12:15 UTC

On another note, and I'll make this very brief because I've been an emotional mess, Monday morning is the time to call the vet. Esmeralda took a turn for the worse. She isn't doing okay. It's probably time to say goodbye. Labored breathing, pudgier tummy (could be cancer, if that's what she has), being uncomfortable and lethargic, not having an appetite, lungs sound weird, etc. I can't stand the sight of my little baby obviously in distress and pain, but my vet's office isn't open on the weekends. It's been hell.

2026-01-30 19:18:20 UTC

I am absolutely gutted about Catherine O'Hara. I want to cry. She was only 71.

2026-01-28 13:01:25 UTC

It's definitely time for a ball cleaning. Maybe later, after our games are finished. I don't know if I have enough quarters on hand.
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2026-01-28 00:29:19 UTC

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WritersCoffeeClub 1.27 — What’s a technical skill you think should be more widespread?
As a game or dungeon master for many TTRPGs (including DnD), I'll say this... It's drawing your own maps and things. Not enough people do it anymore. Draw stuff! Even if it's bad, *especially* if it's bad, do the thing! It's more fun that way, I promise.
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2026-01-28 00:26:25 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.26 — Do you include things you personally find repellent in your work?
I do, only because the story isn't about me, it's about the characters. Sometimes a story calls for something that I might strongly dislike. It isn't a perfect world, after all. As much as I love *reading* cozy fantasy, it isn't actually the genre that I'm writing within.
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2026-01-27 03:46:33 UTC

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@nprofile…cjf6 Not really, but I could see why you'd say that. They're a realtor company, and they get rid of spirits from homes so that they can sell the homes for them as well, and at a good price. The main character is an exorcist. She puts ghosts into human vessels, men who work for her, just so that she can exorcise them and then send them off to the great beyond. It's a really interesting concept.

2026-01-27 03:43:57 UTC

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@nprofile…cjf6 It's so great. It's about a team of paranormal investigators and how they get rid of the spirits fingering on Earth. It has some funny moments as well. Highly recommend.

2026-01-27 03:33:11 UTC

I started a new k-drama and it's soooo good. It's called Sell Your Haunted House.
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2026-01-26 13:47:57 UTC

Yuck. I'm getting ready to meet a new neurologist for my MS. I'll be seeing my APRN in the future, but I had to meet her. We have a video appointment. But the last thing I wanted to do today was up early. I barely slept and my head is pounding.

2026-01-25 18:07:09 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.24 — Your MC has to start a new business with their current skills. What do they do?
How about if he *joined* a business? In my mind, I can't imagine him starting a new business, but I *can* imagine him working for Caden's art business that he has. He would make paintings for him to sell, seeing as he's already an artist but it's only a hobby of his.
Hmmmm... I might have to find a way to add this plot point in someday now.
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2026-01-25 18:05:04 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.23 — How satisfied are you with your current story? Why or why not?
Ironically, very. I'm satisfied with the way things are turning out. That usually isn't the case with me, only because I'm too hard on myself. I'm trying to *enjoy* myself with this story, though. It's working out well for me.
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2026-01-25 18:03:30 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.22 — Would you MC or antagonist be more successful at school?
Ooooh, good question. I would say that Alistair (MMC) would be the best at creative writing and English courses, Fenella (FMC) at drama club, and Isma (antagonist) at anything for mathematics. Duncan, though? (Another antagonist, of course.) He would have skipped school.
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2026-01-25 01:23:37 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 912 — Describe your MC to us. (Looks, flaws, character attributes, their struggles, etc.)
Stark features, seafoam green eyes, tall and lean. When he’s angry, his eyes will turn a stormy, steely gray (which is the way with vampires, their eyes changing color). His hair is curly and silver, his eyebrows are dangerous and expressive, and he looks every bit the gentle, charismatic, charming vampire that he is.
While he always tries to do his best, he might sometimes fail at it. He isn't perfect, and would never claim to be, and he hates whenever he gets things wrong. He's a writer, an artist, and can play piano, so his long-fingered hands are often moving about as he speaks. He's expressive in every way. He can be rather silly when he wants to be, incredibly loving and tactile, and yet rather ruthless when the moment calls for it as well.
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2026-01-24 21:19:10 UTC

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@nprofile…g7jn Right, though? Feels impossible at the moment. I don't know why the start of every year is always the craziest part. It makes no sense at all.

2026-01-24 21:15:02 UTC

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@nprofile…g7jn That really is the truth. If you ever need it and my life slows down a bit, I'm here for you.

2026-01-24 02:39:04 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 911 — Which of your characters would watch films (and marathon them) together? What type of films?
Let’s talk about this story as if it took place in modern times with Alistair and Fenella, and I have one phrase for everyone. “I have crossed oceans of time to find you.” Sexiest. Line. Ever.
So yes, all the vampire films so they could laugh at them or talk about what might actually be true.
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2026-01-23 02:24:27 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 910 — If your MC or SC found out they only had twenty-four hours left to live, what would they do?
Putting aside the fact that most of these characters are immortal, Alistair (my MC) would *finally* admit that he still loves Fenella. He would tell her, kiss her, etc. Little does he know that she feels the same way...
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2026-01-22 00:08:50 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 909 — What advice would your MC give to their younger self?
He would say something along these lines, “Never save Duncan. He isn’t and will never be worth it. Instead, you should let him die the mortal death.”
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2026-01-21 04:10:10 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.21 — If in the middle of the book your MC discovered a foundling, what would they do with it?
This is a good question. Alistair would probably take the babe home and pray that Anna wouldn't mind adopting them. She has a daughter named Rose, and Alistair would hope she would take the child in, someone who could be an adopted sibling for little Rosie in the future.
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2026-01-21 04:06:32 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.20 — Do you make use of weather in your story? If so, how?
I do. For instance, rain can certainly set the mood for a particular chapter or scene. Weather creates mood, develops characters, and drives plot by acting as a metaphor, antagonist, or reflection of internal states, and it's a tool that I absolutely *love* using within my stories. It plays a key part in Wings of Quiet Longing at some points.
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2026-01-21 04:04:21 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.19 — Who is the most moral character in your story?
Oooh, a very good question. It's definitely Eleanor. She's a goodhearted woman, and one with scruples, strong moral principles, and a lot of love in her heart.
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2026-01-21 02:28:42 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 908 — What was the last reason why your SC saw a “doctor” or someone in the medical field?
Eleanor had a furious cold recently. As for Jonathan, he has a bad knee that keeps acting up.
The majority of the cast of characters aren’t mortal, so they obviously don’t need any medical professionals.
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2026-01-20 05:03:02 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 907 — Does your MC have any phobias or irrational fears? What is the origin of this?
Spiders. Ironic for a Creature of the Night, no? He who can rip anything or anyone to shreds is afraid of harmless, minuscule arachnids. Fenella actually thinks it’s hilarious. To be fair, she doesn’t know *why* he hates them. His arachnophobia comes from his youth. (It might be explained later in the story, but I’ll at least say this: it has to do with Isma.)
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2026-01-19 02:34:50 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.18 — Your antagonist gets a call or message from their mother. How do they respond?
Oof, okay, I can't answer this one. That's the first time that's ever happened. Not only does this story take place in 1890, but the majority of my cast are supernatural beings, either vampires or werewolves, and that means their families are loooooong dead, sorry to say. I will, however, say this: Duncan's mother would be so disappointed in him. Then again, she felt that very same way while she was alive and he was still a mortal as well, so let's keep that in mind.
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2026-01-19 01:24:50 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 906 — What is your SC’s response to stress?
Mayhem. (Maybe murder? Who knows.)
In all seriousness, she tries to stay calm at first. And if that doesn’t work, then it’s probably time to maim someone.
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2026-01-18 01:09:19 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 905 — Is your MC responsible for anyone other than themselves? How do they feel about this?
Ooooh, I wanna answer this one truthfully, but it would contain major spoilers for readers, so I can’t. Instead, I’ll say this: Alistair is responsible for Duncan, Fenella, and the servants at his castle. He takes care of them, the servants are under his employ, and that’s that. He sired Duncan, and he takes care of Fenella with every bit of himself. So yes, he’s responsible for far more than just himself, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.
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2026-01-17 16:25:16 UTC

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@nprofile…0rde You're so sweet. Thank you for saying so. 💚 🍀

2026-01-17 16:10:08 UTC

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@nprofile…qrdr This is good news, though. We have to focus on the positives. I'm so glad to hear the kiddos are healthy, and things are falling into place for you guys. Mindfulness helps so much. Good luck with cleaning out your grandma's house. It's very sweet of your son and you to do everything you can. Family is so important in times like this. I wish I could give you the biggest hug. I'm so glad to hear about your WIP, too. Feels really good, doesn't it?

2026-01-17 16:05:04 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.17 — If cost wasn’t an issue, what would your ideal setting be for you to write in?
To be completely honest, I already have my ideal setup/setting. The only thing I would change is having a computer. I'm a gamer, podcaster, and writer. It's my cozy space.
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2026-01-17 16:00:43 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.16 — If your MC had one photograph near where they sleep, what or who would it be?
It would be a small painting, instead. It would probably be one that he worked on for Fenella. In fact, I might have to write in this detail now.
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2026-01-17 15:56:46 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.15 — MC POV: What’s the most exciting thing that ever happened to you?
Oooh, there's something I'd love to answer this prompt with but it would be the worst kind of spoiler given to readers, and I have quite a few here on Masto. I'll behave, instead.
Alistair: Meeting Fenella. We didn't care for each other in the beginning but there was something there, something inexplicable. I couldn't tell you what it was, but it was there for us. We became close friends not long after. It was the first exciting thing that happened to me in a long time.
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2026-01-17 15:54:07 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.14 — If your MC lived your antagonist’s life, what would they be like?
Evil and morally reprehensible? My antagonists are corrupt and unhinged. They do things that are just plain wrong.
More to the point, being honest here, if Alistair was living the lives of either of the antagonists, he would turn things around and change his life. Here's the thing, he's a *good* man. He would live his life differently than Isma or Duncan.
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2026-01-17 15:42:51 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.14 — What’s a service or skill you’d like to offer your fellow writers?
Random: I used to be a beta reader. I did it regularly. I'm always open for just reading something and giving my opinions as well. Sometimes we just need a friend to tell us if something stinks or not, you know? It helps. And I'll be honest, whatever you THINK sucks is actually usually fantastic. Imposter syndrome is tough.
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2026-01-17 03:59:35 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 904 — What does your MC have in common with you, the author?
He’s a tortured writer. Oh, and he has curly hair.
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2026-01-16 17:17:42 UTC

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@nprofile…5tq7 @nprofile…mr97 Honestly, that's the goal. I've only found maybe five other people who play as well.

2026-01-16 17:08:09 UTC

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@nprofile…5tq7 @nprofile…mr97 Right? It's literally the best.

2026-01-16 16:40:42 UTC

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@nprofile…5tq7 Thank you. You're so sweet. I honestly really love using them. Over on HHP, I'll make "deck areas" for villagers in their vacation homes. They come in handy for that use, especially. I love them.

2026-01-16 16:19:39 UTC

Welcome to the Mirthful Mugwort Tavern & Inn. If you're in desperate need of a witcher, you might find one here. 🍻
I thought you might appreciate this as well, @nprofile…5tq7.
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2026-01-15 23:59:16 UTC

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@nprofile…a0u9 Oh, boy. Yeah, that makes sense, honestly. If you ever wanna try it, just to see what would actually happen or how much the screen reader would do, Call of Duty Mobile would be the best option. Plus you could meet Teresa, too.

2026-01-15 23:53:42 UTC

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@nprofile…a0u9 I also play Call of Duty Mobile regularly with my girlfriend. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it would be to get a shooter game all set up. One day, you'll figure it out.

2026-01-15 23:28:44 UTC

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@nprofile…a0u9 It stands for Call of Duty.

2026-01-15 23:20:31 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 903 — MC POV: Are you afraid to be alone?
Alistair: Generally speaking, not really, no. At the moment, however, my answer might be something different than the usual one. Alone time is sacred. It’s my time to relax, or to paint or write. For the time being, Isma might be back. Whenever that might happen. Who knows. And Duncan is *already* back at my castle. I don’t trust either of them. We have strength in numbers, at the moment. If I’m alone, that no doubt means that Fenella is as well. I can’t trust those two men. They might harm her, and I would *never* let that happen.
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2026-01-15 20:42:57 UTC

I took a break from COD for a bit. Then, of course, I find there's a billion downloads and updates for it now. Gah.

2026-01-15 13:09:13 UTC

Good morning, everybody.

2026-01-15 01:32:09 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 902 — How old is your antagonist? Do they act their age, or do they feel their age?
No one *truly* knows how old Isma is. And no, he doesn't act his age. He never has. I'll leave some dialogue down below. It was from a conversation between Alistair and Eleanor, his maid. They're rather close friends at this point.
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Her head snapped up. “Oh, good Lord. How old is your master?”
“He befriended Socrates,” he said by way of explanation. “Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sappho. He knew them all.”
She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Do you mean to say… Are you sure?”
“I’m quite sure, yes,” he responded. “He spoke of them often. I’m not entirely sure how long he had been alive at that point, or if he was bloodbound or not. I only know he was alive, whether a vampire or not. His name is Isma. He’s a callus, cruel man. I separated myself from him long ago. He’s a murderer, and an old world vampire. He’ll never change.”
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2026-01-14 00:28:44 UTC

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WritersCoffeeClub 1.13 — Are you actively building your working vocabulary?
Always. I recently spoke about "vivid verbs" how in love with them I am, so I'm always finding things to add to my arsenal. We continue to learn. It's never ends, and it's a tough but worthwhile journey. I'm enjoying the ride.
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2026-01-14 00:24:15 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.13 — Where was your latest writing session? How did it go?
Right at my gaming, writing, and podcasting desk, my cozy spot, same as always, and it went really well. I've really been upping my writing game lately and pushing out chapters will soon be published. I've been very proud of myself, which is a nice change for me. It's my escape from the chaos of life, which is the case for a lot of us in the community.
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2026-01-14 00:18:03 UTC

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#PennedPossibilities 901 — What is your MC’s profession?
(There are multiple parts to this one, at least for me.)
1. Did they choose this profession for themselves or were they pressured into it by someone else?
Alistair *chose* to be an author. No one else forced him to do it. He needed a creative outlet, same as with his art.
2. If they chose it for themselves, why did they do it?
He has a lot of memories and stories to share. There are things he can weave into his plots along the way, memories or things that organically develop into the plot and help the story progress. He has a lot of experience to draw back on. Aside from that, he’s a naturally creative person. Writing fiction is *fun* for him.
3. Regardless of how they got into this profession, do they enjoy it?
He still enjoys it, no matter how much has passed him by. He always will. Like I said, writing is a fun activity for him.
4. If they were not in this profession, what would they be doing instead?
If he wasn’t an author, he would be a full-time artist. He’s a rather talented artist as it is, but he rarely ever sells or even shows off his work. It’s just a hobby for him.
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2026-01-13 22:12:36 UTC

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@nprofile…l0np Phew.
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2026-01-13 21:32:59 UTC

I *finally* got my Lyrica for nerve damage. What a sigh of relief. We'll see if I'm able to bowl (and bowl well) in the morning. It's been a long, exhausting day and the MS fatigue has hit me hard tonight. Grinding through the day was tough enough.

2026-01-13 01:31:28 UTC

#PennedPossibilities 900 — Share a piece of lore from your WIP.
(New thread for my friends~!)
The older a vampire is, the less the sunlight will bother them. Eventually, they will be completely unaffected, where a young vampire would immediately burn.
I’ll include an excerpt that explains things better than I ever could. At this moment this takes place, Alistair and Fenella have just learned the information we’re discussing. It’s also a favorite scene of mine, featuring Duncan and Fenella. Alistair has just stormed out of the room.
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2026-01-12 04:12:58 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.12 — How do you get to know your characters before you start writing?
By doing the writing prompt tags, of course! They honestly help so much with fleshing characters out and truly getting to know them.
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2026-01-12 04:11:06 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.11 — Name a poet who has influenced you.
Hands down, it's Michael Faudet. He's one of my favorite poets. He can be downright filthy one moment and then heartbreakingly romantic for the next. He weaves words so elegantly.
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2026-01-12 04:03:04 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.11 — Does your MC have a good support system?
Alistair does. So does Fenella as well, which she finds out as the story progresses. She's as much of a part of Dorcha Castle as Alistair is. It just takes some time for her to remember and understand that fact.
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2026-01-12 04:01:13 UTC

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#WordWeavers 1.11 — What does the opening chapter of your story reveal about the world it’s set in?
1. It's set sometime in the late 1800s (but the actual date is a bit revealed later).
2. The supernatural exists.
3. Alistair is a vampire and an author, and is also close friends with a werewolf. That third one is a big taboo.
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