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The host of #PennedPossibilities for fellow authors. Quick PSA: This mess is my own. We're anti-AI here, thank you very much. Check out my pinned intro post for more.

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2026-05-03 16:15:06 UTC

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"Relaxing" is exactly what we want, right? Good to hear.

2026-05-03 16:09:30 UTC

Good morning, everybody. I'm chillin' today and playing Skyrim while watching spooky YouTube videos. 👻
How is everyone?

2026-04-25 11:03:43 UTC

Good morning. 🫶🏻

2026-04-19 21:16:54 UTC

Me to a T. 📖
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2026-04-11 14:39:11 UTC

Good morning. I'm alive. I think. 🧟

2026-03-26 15:28:01 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.25 — What do you feel when a loved one reads your work?
I write *with* my girlfriend sometimes, so I'm always thrilled whenever she reads my stories. We met and bonded over writing, becoming good friends, and eventually becoming more. So, really, that doesn't bother me. I love it. She also proofreads for me, sometimes. Stories are just our thing.
My mother occasionally reads some of my work as well. It took me ages to even share anything with her. But again, she's also thrilled and proud. She enjoys my work. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
As for anyone else in my family, well... I'll let you know when I get there.
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2026-03-23 16:39:56 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.23 — What's the most you've worked on a WIP before deciding to scrap it? What happened?
There's one particular story that comes to mind for me. It wasn't my original fiction, but a fanfiction piece. I got about six chapters in, and then I just... ran out of ideas.
Come to think of it, I really should continue that.
I don't have this problem with my novels, though. The ideas flow.
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2026-03-23 01:38:28 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.22 — How do you organise your notes? (No notes?)
I *do* have notes, but they're never as clean as I want. I'm a bit messy but it always gets the job done for me, to be fair. My layout pages and outlines start off so neat in the beginning... If only they stayed that way.
I split my notes up like this:
• Character bios and their backstories
• Breakdown for chapters, their summaries
• Quick ideas I might randomly get at night
• Any and all worldbuilding ideas
• A glossary if it's needed (like for my cyberpunk series)
• Quotes to use for later, again from ideas at night
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2026-03-23 01:31:40 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.21 — Do you celebrate any writerly anniversaries or special occasions?
This is a really good question, and it's also rather sweet to think about as well. I haven't done this yet, but I should! We should all celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small. Everything matters.
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2026-03-20 03:25:10 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.20 — Who is your ideal reader?
Those who enjoy slow burn romance, dark romance, or romantasy stories.
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2026-03-20 03:22:04 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.19 — Do you need to finish a work before starting another?
I probably should. Let's put it this way, I always *try* to, but I've usually got a few going at the same time. It's just the way with me. But I finish up things as I go along. I never overwhelm myself.
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2026-03-18 03:38:43 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.18 — If your creative work could speak, what would it say about you?
That I love dark or morally gray characters. That I love mending broken relationships. I love "found family" situations, and friendships where nothing can break those two besties up, no matter what. I believe love truly exists and that it will always prevail in the end. That there's light in the darkness, and you just have to find it. Or even this: hope is everything, and we need it now more than ever.
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2026-03-18 03:34:14 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.18 — What's a writerly gift you've received?
Friendship, actually. A good number of my closest friends are fellow writers. That's the best thing I could have ever asked for. The mutual support, fun and shenanigans, conversations, love, companionship, help with proofreading and editing, helpful suggestions, etc.
And hey, one more thing... I met my girlfriend through writing. I love that gift as well. It certainly felt like one.
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2026-03-18 03:31:35 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.17 — What's an experience or sensation you've struggled to convey to a reader?
This is a very good question. I think there were a lot of things that I *used* to struggle with when it came to finding the right words for experiences or sensations on paper. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and write more things. It helps to try a little bit of everything. I've grown a lot, even over the past few years. We should all continue to grow as writers.
If there's anything that comes to mind, I'll edit this post later and add my thoughts.
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2026-03-18 03:28:18 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.16 — What's the largest cast you've ever written? What made it challenging?
It's actually some of my Doctor Who stories that feature quite a few of the characters, but I'm so proud of those stories as well. Getting their lines down perfectly, along with their mannerisms, always feels difficult when I'm trying to nail a scene with a ton of people in it. The more characters that you have, the more difficult things will become. I prefer smaller groups of characters in scenes, but that's just me. That's how I *usually* write, but not always.
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2026-03-18 03:24:27 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.17 — What’s a creative habit you’ve wanted to adopt but haven’t yet?
For me, it's writing every single day, without fail, even if it's just a few sentences or paragraphs. Maybe someday that could be me. I either write nothing for a week or two, or I'm suddenly typing away like a madman, like I'm being hunted by a dark and scary god and my life actually depends on it. I wish there was a middle ground.
This quote suits the moment: "One day you're unstoppable and the next day you're staring at your keyboard like it personally betrayed you."
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2026-03-16 02:22:15 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.15 — Is the time you've had for creativity this month what you expected?
Not exactly. I lost a family member, someone I was very close with, and it's been a rather tough month, along with some other stuff that's going on as well. It's a struggle at the moment, but things *will* get better in the future. I'm staying positive.
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2026-03-16 02:19:24 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.15 — Talk about an experience you've had sharing your writing with a group.
I'm in a writers group here in the 55+ condo village where I live with my nana. My fellow members absolutely adore me, which always feels like a shocker for some reason. I'm too down on myself sometimes, and I really shouldn't be. It's such a positive experience, and they really enjoy listening to my stories or reading my prompt answers that I'll write up. Our prompts in that group are usually a word or the start of a sentence, and we'll continue it and write 500-1k words about it.
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2026-03-07 18:37:59 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.7 — Are you able to communicate in sign language?
I wish I could, actually. I only know a few phrases or words by heart.

2026-03-07 18:37:13 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.6 — How do you choose a title for your book?
I don't actually choose the title. Believe me, it's the other way around. It chooses me, instead. These things happen organically for most writers.
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2026-03-07 18:33:28 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.7 — What have you given up in order to write?
A social life, maybe? Nah, I'm just joking. I didn't have to give up anything because I've always wanted to do this, ever since I was a kiddo. Storytelling was always my first love.
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2026-03-07 18:31:55 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.6 — Is there a local writing community near you? Do you participate in it?
I do~! I live in a condo village, and we have a writing club right here. I'm a part of it, and I love it so much. I'm the youngest member, and our oldest is actually 94 (and lived through the Nazi-occupied country where she comes from). She's a warrior, I swear. I adore her to pieces. She's even published her own book with her life story.
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2026-03-05 03:11:43 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.5 — How do you make sure you don’t leave plot holes?
There's only one way for me, and even then, a few things might occasionally slip through the cracks. My "note board" looks like this these days...
(Also, this photo isn't mine.)
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2026-03-05 00:20:06 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.4 — Share a recent experience where something just 'clicked.'
I can't *actually* talk about it because it would be a major spoiler, and I have readers for that particular story here on Mastodon. Readers who are close friends of mine, at that. What I'll instead say is that it was the best idea I've ever had, and it all came about one night as I was talking about a certain plot point (for a character) and a "what if" with my girlfriend. "What if" slowly became "why not," and now here we are. I made it work. I'm rather proud of myself for thinking of it in the first place.
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2026-03-05 00:15:41 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.3 — On what are you unwilling to compromise?
Changing storylines to fit what *others* want to read. I don't need to fit into genres or tropes, I don't need to cater to certain people, etc. Never. No thank you.
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2026-03-02 21:22:24 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.2 — Does your overall goal differ from project to project?
Never. Yesterday, I said my fundamental goal was to, and I quote, enjoy writing the story, and to also write something that others would enjoy reading. That doesn't differ from project to project. I love the process.
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2026-03-02 15:21:28 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.2 — Talk to me day. #TTMD
Today's featured creator is: @npub17cr…e970
I don't have a question, per se. I just wanted to say that you're one of my favorite writers around, and I'm so thankful that we've become friends over the years. You're always so supportive, so kind, and I truly appreciate that about you. 🫂
Okay, maybe I'll throw in a tiny question as well. If you could choose anything new to throw into your writing, just something to try in the future, what would you choose? Unexplored tropes, some new characters for us readers, etc.
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2026-03-02 03:59:23 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 3.1 — How much time do you expect to have for creative pursuits this month?
As much time as I can humanly spend on it while also working on commissioned projects for friends as well. I had no choice but to make February off, mostly. Life was insane, things were going on, as everyone knows, and I just couldn't make myself want to write at all. Now it's time to lock in.
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2026-03-02 03:39:12 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.1 — What is the fundamental goal you seek to achieve with your current WIP?
To enjoy writing it, and to also write something that others enjoy reading. It's simple for me.
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2026-02-26 04:19:05 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.26 — Do you abandon creative projects? If so, how do determine when to abandon them?
I have in the past, but I try not to. If I start something, it's because I *want* to write it, and the ideas will usually always come, no matter how long the process takes. Patience is key.
If I have to abandon something, it's because that muse and those ideas just *never* come to me. It might take a year, maybe longer. But when the realization and the feeling arrive, I'll know it's time to say goodbye and give up on the WIP. It's an awful feeling, to be honest. I hate that.
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2026-02-26 04:10:20 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.26 — Does your current WIP have an antagonist? Why or why not?
"Wings of Quiet Longing" has two antagonists. They're traditional villains as well. One is worse than the other, but not by much. Then again, it's all a matter of perspective. They aren't black and white. No antagonists should be. It's boring.
Isma (another vampire): He's the big baddie and is far older than Socrates (c. 470 — 399 BC), among many others that are mentioned within the story. His age is never stated. He kept the vampires he sired as toys, just playthings. He's a horrible man.
Duncan (another vampire): This was the man Alistair sired. He's an absolute bastard, obsessive and possessive, impulsive and animalistic. He's a beast in every sense of the word.
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2026-02-26 04:05:47 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.25 — What’s a unique habit you have while writing?
Good question, honestly. The only thing that I can think of is the fact that I can easily sit down and write 10-20k words in one setting. Sometimes even more. I've heard a lot of people say that 5k is a good day, and while it truly *is,* I tend to write far more in one session. It just depends on how easily the words are flowing for me on any given day. Some days they just don't come at all.
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2026-02-25 19:18:05 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.25 — Would you stream your creative process / the creation of your work? Why or why not?
No, never. Not only is my mind a chaotic mess, but I also have an *audio* podcast. I have a "radio show" for a reason. No video stuff of me, please. I never wanted a video podcast with me in it. I have 32k listeners, give or take a few on any given week, and they don't seem to mind. However, would I try talking about it on an audio podcast? Maybe. Who knows. Someday, perhaps. But I would never stream stuff like that. I love having the ability to edit out the stupid things I say lol. Putting a podcast up and streaming something are two vastly different beasts. I edit my own paranormal podcast, and I would never relinquish that control to someone else, either. On another subject, I also stream gaming stuff, but there's no video of me in it, only the screen as I'm playing, of course.
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2026-02-25 19:11:18 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.23 — Reveal the answer to yesterday's poll.
1. I'm really honored that some of you thought this one was from me. Even my girlfriend did as well. This passage was from my favorite author, Kaylie Smith, and takes place during Phantasma. I could have chosen a hundred different quotes from this book. Gosh, I can't get enough of her writing. I just want to drown in her books. Her writing style is the closest thing I've ever found to my own as well, which she actually told me before. That touched me deeply. We've gotten to know each other and she's become a rather big fan of my Wings of Quiet Longing as well, which makes me happier than anything else in the world ever could. She's the coolest cat ever. 100/10 for her writing, highly recommend.
2. This one I had to tweak ever so slightly, only because the book is First Person POV. It's from Nocticadia by Keri Lake. She's another favorite author of mine, honestly. This particular book was a wild ride, and it was also my introduction to her writing as well. Again, I could have used any number of quotes from this one as well. So, so good. 12/10, highly recommend if you enjoy romance.
3. This one is from my own WIP. It's from a conversation between Alistair and Fenella, and it takes place during a dream sequence. I love this chapter so much, and it inspired my entire story.
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2026-02-24 13:46:01 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.22 — Create a poll giving a line from a book you wrote (or a favorite if you haven't written one) along with lines from two other books. Ask people to choose which was from yours.
1. “Soft hearts don’t survive here.”
“What kinds of hearts do?”
He leaned down until their eyes were level. “Hearts with teeth.” He reached out and gently gripped her chin in his hand, rubbing the pad of his thumb across her full, bottom lip.
She was frozen in place.
“C’mon, angel, show me your teeth.”
2. “Stay out of trouble, Curious Moth,” he said, as he strode for the door. Curious Moth. A nickname. A fitting one, too, given the fact that she had no intentions of avoiding the flame.
3. She laughed suddenly, the sound flighty and dizzying. “Stop it. I’m honestly dreaming. I must be. You would never say those words to me.”
“Wouldn’t I?” His eyes were defiant. “I have half a mind to ravish you here to prove it.”
“Then do it,” she breathed, chin tilting upwards. She met his stare with a look of pure rebellion. “Touch me. Unravel me. Rediscover me.”
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2026-02-24 04:33:41 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.24— What’s your greatest challenge in fleshing out your setting?
For me, it's creating an internal (in my mind) and real (hand-drawn or commissioned) map of the area, so no inaccuracies are ever included while I'm working on the story itself, and that includes the layout of castles or streets. Just things like that. It's very easy to make mistakes. I'm nitpicky like that, and it helps me with the writing process.
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2026-02-24 04:01:03 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.23 — What techniques help you write a difficult second act?
Music. Relaxing. Reading. Watching TV. Gaming. Anything, really, to help inspire me. Any creative activities are helpful. Sometimes taking myself out of "writing mode" is actually the key. I can't force the writing to happen. The muse will return, the ideas will come, but I just have to patient with myself in the meantime. Then, after, the second act will come for me.
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2026-02-24 03:57:07 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.22 — Are there types of settings you avoid writing? Why?
Honestly, there are so many different types of stories that I write, so very few things are hard limits for me these days when it comes to possibilities in settings.
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2026-02-21 13:21:31 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.21 — Share an unexpected critique you’ve received. Why did it surprise you?
This is a *really* good prompt, but I can't think of anything in particular to write in response. I will say that I've had so much help from friends here on Mastodon in our writing community. Every little bit helps. However, I can't think of anything super surprising or unexpected. Whenever I've received a bit of help, whenever I've gotten some critiques, it's because I've asked for it.
Edit: Something finally came to mind. Someone told me that I should change the way I write, but she didn't understand that the particular POV I used was actually a thing. She was very critical and confused. It actually almost had me changing the way I write. This happened years ago but it still kind of sticks with me, sometimes. It was on another site.
I enjoy writing either of these:
Third Person Omniscient POV: The narrator has full knowledge of all characters' thoughts, feelings, and the story's past and future, enabling a god-like perspective. While less common in modern novels, it is used in classic literature and genres requiring a broad narrative scope.
Multiple (Third Person) POVs: Involves shifting between different characters' perspectives, often across chapters or scenes. This approach allows for a broader story scope and deeper character development but requires careful structuring to avoid "head-hopping" and maintain reader clarity.
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2026-02-21 13:11:15 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.21 — Talk To Me Day. Featured Creator: @npub15rt…n55l
From one author with "wolf shifters" to another, something along the same vein, I have two questions for new readers to see...
• How does the full moon affect your wolf's behavior, or do you give them control over their transformations?
• What's the most challenging part of living with a wolf identity in your world?
I thought they might be interesting for others to read.
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2026-02-20 17:04:09 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.20 — The alpha male is a misconception perpetuated in popular media that our featured creator works against in her wolf books. What's a misconception that bothers you in popular media?
Oooh, I could say so much about this one. *cracks knuckles* Let me gather my thoughts first. I write both spicy and sweet romance. Paranormal romance, romantic fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, etc. The whole shebang. Let's talk about somethings that bother me about the genre, or common misconceptions you'll find. I'll list them.
• Romantasy is only about dark themes... While some romantasy stories may have darker themes, there are also lighter and more lighthearted stories within the genre.
• Romantasy is only about love... *rolls eyes* This is a misconception, as romantasy can explore various aspects of love, including relationships, love triangles, and even love for magical creatures. Basically, understanding these misconceptions can help our readers appreciate the depth and variety of romantasy stories available in the market.
• Romance novels are all the same... This is a common belief that romance novels follow a formulaic structure, but in reality (as we as writers obviously know), they can vary widely in plot and character development.
• Romance is only about love at first sight... Ugh. Romance novels explore a wide range of love stories, including misunderstandings, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships.
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2026-02-20 16:33:55 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.19 — Our featured creator is an avid gamer. Does gaming affect your creativity?
Always. I'm a heavy, heavy gamer, anything sci-fi, fantasy, horror, etc. I also love Animal Crossing. I'm a huge fan of the The Witcher in general, books and games, for example. We have Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3, Diablo 3 or 4, Stardew Valley, Mortal Kombat 11, Skyrim, LotRO, Call of Duty Zombies, and many others.
Gaming only further grows my creativity; it never smothers it. There's nothing better for writers, I swear. A lot of my author friends are also gamers as well.
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2026-02-20 16:30:31 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.18 — Our next featured creator has done her own book covers. Have you ever or would you ever do your own cover?
I do! I make all of my own covers. Ironically, mine are also done similarly to hers. But I'll say this a million times, @npub15rt…n55l has the best book covers in the world. And not only that, her *books* are the best as well.
Anyway, here's a few of mine that I'm particularly fond of. I've made so many over the years, but there's a handful that I love dearly.
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2026-02-20 16:20:24 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.20 — How has a setting surprised you?
Oooh, let's talk about #TheCityOfOpulence here, from the #DigitalDystopiaSeries. Every single thing about the setting where this series takes place surprised me, especially in the first story, which I eventually have to finish posting on AO3. Everything about it came as a shock. It developed as the story grew and blossomed. Things changed. Areas became bigger. Business came to be. Battlegrounds made themselves known. This entire setting came from a homebrew (original) #TTRPG I ran, something #cyberpunk, dystopian, and #SFF for my players, and that's also where my characters came from. They were NPCs that I created. As I began writing the story itself, attempting a novel that slowly became a series, things only grew all the bigger. I love love love this setting to death. Ethera is a beautiful, terrifying city. Citune is a gorgeous planet with tons of lore. This is my favorite setting I've *ever* created, hands down.
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2026-02-20 16:14:51 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.19 — What’s your biggest challenge when crafting a satisfying ending?
Honestly, it's saying goodbye to characters that I've followed along their various journeys. It's never easy to do, and there's a grief that comes with it.
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2026-02-20 16:13:26 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.18 — How balanced are your finished works? What do you do to achieve that balance?
Balance looks different for every writer, every genre, every "type" of piece, whether it's a standalone story, a long chapter story, or only a few chapters, all of which I write. I do my best to achieve it every time. It takes time, tweaking, and planning.
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2026-02-18 01:09:27 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.17 — How do you write about ecstasy, in a spiritual, artistic, or sensual context?
I'm a romance author, so I feel called out by this prompt lol. Combine all three of those (spiritual, artistic, and sensual), and then you've got my writing. Because emotion should fill every page, and every single one of those words and what they mean should be included when you're writing romantic scenes, especially when it comes to the dark romance, paranormal romance, or romantasy genres.
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2026-02-18 01:00:14 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.16 — What's the most ridiculous place you've tried to sneak in some writing?
It was the hospital last week just before I had my endoscopy procedure. I think that's either at the top of the list or somewhere nearby. 🤣
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2026-02-18 00:58:26 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.15 — How big are your settings?
To make this one easier on myself, I'll talk about my current WIP. I won't mention everything else of mine in my writing portfolio. The setting in this story is a small area in Scotland. It takes place in Moray. It made things easier just to focus on something smaller rather than a huge, vast continent or an entire world for once.
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2026-02-18 00:49:42 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.17 — Share a fun memory from a past SAM prompt.
I could never ever choose just one! That's so totally not fair. This entire project has given me so much joy. It's such a fun hashtag to take part in, and I've made some great buddies from it.
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2026-02-18 00:47:25 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.16 — Do you have a favourite decade of music? Which one(s)?
Of course. 50s-60s music will always have my *entire* heart. It's my favorite time period. Some of my favorite groups: the Drifters, the Platters, Solomon Burke, the Four Seasons, Elvis, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, etc.

2026-02-14 19:20:54 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.14 — How are things going for you this month, creatively or otherwise?
I wrote a bit yesterday and today for the first time this month. It was absolutely therapeutic. I also read the other day for the first time this month as well. That was nice. And I've read some more since then, too. I had to say goodbye to my sweet girl earlier in the month, so it's been a tough one. I'm missing my pretty black kitty, Esmeralda. I've also had a lot of medical procedures. All in all, it's been a hard month for me. 💔
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2026-02-14 03:13:15 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.13 — Do you use maps as reference materials as you write?
Coming from my background of a game master for TTRPGs, yes, I usually do. Visuals often help me as I build a story and begin writing. They're good for references later on as well.
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2026-02-14 03:11:02 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.12 — How unique is the setting of your current WIP?
The year is 1890, and this story takes place in Moray, Scotland. It's the perfect spot in Scotland for a paranormal romance to take place. How could I *not* choose it? It's such a beautiful area. Sprinkle in supernatural/paranormal creatures, of course, and that's the premise.
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2026-02-14 03:07:26 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.13 — How well do you sing? If you don't consider yourself a good singer, do you sing anyway?
I was in choir when I was younger and then even select choir as well. I still sing, but not *nearly* as well. I'm probably yucky now. Also, random fact, my girlfriend is actually a classically (opera) trained singer.

2026-02-12 02:07:04 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.11 — What time of day is most productive for you? Why?
Nighttime. I'm a little night owl. It's when I have my peace and quiet, when I'm all alone and can be left to my own devices (which is sometimes dangerous).
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2026-02-12 02:03:33 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.11 — Aside from the official birthday song and the ubiquitous Beatles song, is there a song about birthdays you like?
Does 50's In Da Club count? Because, hell yes. I'm a big fan, always have been. 🔥
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2026-02-11 03:08:08 UTC

I have to be up early for bowling in the morning. 😴

2026-02-10 17:35:15 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.10 — What is the most out-of-character creative thing you enjoy? That thing that never matches the assumptions about you.
Ooooh, what a fantastic question. My friends and family know me so well, and that makes this one really hard to answer for me. I might have to say (in reference to new friends) that it might be my affinity for #LEGO. I was featured in the magazines as a kid, had a fully built LEGO city (which was all original), even made a few sets that they sold, and still go to conventions and stuff these days. I'm a big ol' nerd.

2026-02-10 17:25:36 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.10 — Talk about a work which subverted your expectations, in a good way.
This one's giving me a tough time of things. I do one of two things, either go into a book without expectations, or I'm drawn to something that everyone's talking about (and they seem to adore) and I genuinely end up loving it as well. So, that doesn't help. In general, I try not to get my hopes up or to have expectations.
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2026-02-09 14:37:11 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.9 — Do you subscribe to 'show, don't tell?' Why, or why not?
Not really. I never overdo the "telling" part, though, but maybe that's just because my writing style is a bit different. You can do both in moderation without giving away too much. As an author, we're "telling" the story.
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2026-02-09 14:34:50 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.8 — How imperfect is your pacing? Do you consider imperfection a sign of your humanity?
These questions are rather thought-provoking. Maybe that *is* a sign of our humanity, and mine, of course. No one can be the perfect writer. I don't mind my pacing, though.
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2026-02-09 14:32:36 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.6 — From start to finish, how much time elapses in your current WIP?
Well, I can't give away any spoilers to my readers here. I suppose you'll just have to wait and see. But I will say this, that it's a sizable chunk of time, at least.
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2026-02-09 14:30:18 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.8 — How do you define a book? Do audiobooks and graphic novels fit your definition?
First off, I hate when people say that audiobooks don't count as reading. I roll my eyes so far back that I can see my brain. In my eyes, even comics count as reading as well. Why shouldn't they? It's ALL reading. They all count. They're all a part of the creative writing process and enjoying the work that others have labored over. It's all literature.
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2026-02-09 14:27:36 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.6 — Our featured creator makes graphic novels. As a reader, which do you think is more important in a graphic novel, art or words?
Every single part of a graphic novel is important. But here's the thing... It would only be a novel if the art wasn't there or wasn't even worth looking at. Just food for thought.
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2026-02-05 04:10:31 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.5 — What's a trait of other written works you admire, but don't seek to incorporate in your own works?
I've been stewing about this one, and I really don't think I have an answer for it. If one comes to me later on, I'll edit my post. There are so many things I admire about other writers, genres, or stories. I've written a little bit of everything, so this is tough for me to answer.
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2026-02-05 04:07:44 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.5 — You now have the same occupation as the main character of your current WIP (or book you are reading/last read) What job are you doing?
I'm an author! How ironic is that?! Also, I'm suddenly amazing at painting. That one's a surprise.
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2026-02-04 22:41:07 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.4 — Our next featured creator is a comic artist. Tell us about a comic strip or web comic you enjoy.
If you asked me about an artist for comics I love, I would have said Rachael Stott. But for comic strips and the like, my heart says Calvin and Hobbes or The Peanuts. Always. Reading the funnies/funny pages in the newspaper gives me an insurmountable joy.

2026-02-04 22:38:13 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.3 — What's a creative project you would give someone for their birthday?
I have a small circle of friends from Discord and we're all authors and artists. For birthdays, we might write or create things for each other. We also do a Secret Santa project as well every year! These are friends I've had for a decade or so.
Usually, for the friends I've done things for, my gifts have been stories related to Doctor Who, just because I *know* what makes my friends smile and what they really love. Giving is fun. Creating something to give someone is even more fun. It comes from the heart.
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2026-02-04 19:37:08 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.2 — Do you have any annual traditions not tied to holidays?
Let's talk about my story... Vampiric holidays, of course, and ones for the werewolves. Pagan holidays. Things of that sort. My current WIP is a gothic and paranormal romance. It calls for the scarier things when it comes to traditions and holidays.
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2026-02-04 19:34:54 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.4 — How much detail do you use to describe your settings?
As much as I possibly can without overdoing things. I never used to describe things to the level that I wanted, for imagination, and I'm trying to change that. I'm trying to go into detail about the surroundings and settings that my characters are dropped into, but by being subtle about it. There's nothing pushy about my descriptions. I hope so, anyway. That was the old me, years and years ago, but writing is always a work-in-progress journey.
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2026-02-04 19:31:13 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.2 — How satisfied are you with the rhythm of your works?
We have a tendency never to be satisfied by *anything* of ours as writers. I'm trying to change that. I'm happy with my work. I'm trying to *enjoy* the process of writing, of creating something, and not to stress over it. So, yes, I'm satisfied.
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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 01:22:09 UTC

To those participating in #PennedPossibilities... We now have two ways of accessing the prompt list. Long story short, I also put together a blog post, which will be updated nightly, for those who are completely against Google. Most of us are, to be fair. But anyways, here are the links. (PS, they're also in the section for my links on my profile.)
My blog: https://floofpaldi.blogspot.com/2023/07/pandas-penned-possibilities-prompts.html
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QpBBOo29o2KVunJE9YR-NtJ7I3X3V9RzaC9chxQzC7M/edit?tab=t.0
I'll tag the other writing prompt groups as well, just so it reaches a wider audience and others who might not notice my post will actually see it.
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2026-02-01 06:53:56 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 2.1 — What's one creative thing you'd like to get done this month?
More editing for "Wings of Quiet Longing" and to get some new chapters uploaded. I know and understand myself well enough to know that I should never ask for more. Now, if I get more done, that'd be great too, but I won't put any pressure on myself. It never ends well. 😅
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2026-02-01 04:43:09 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.1 — How satisfied are you with your current writerly 'voice'?
I rather think I *should* be satisfied with things by now. But I'm happy with the way I write, though. We all do our best as writers.
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2026-01-31 01:25:45 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.31 — Share something about your creative work this month.
I can definitely do that. This is a bit of a funny scene in the midst of the chaos.
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2026-01-31 00:49:13 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.29 — What's the most rewarding thing about your creativity?
It's seeing and rereading the finished product. Not only that, but let's add in the comments from my readers. Just knowing that your writing can bring others joy and comfort makes the entire process and the chaos of it all so worth it.
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2026-01-31 00:47:25 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.28 — What's the most stressful thing about your creativity?
This ties in perfectly with the #WritersCoffeeClub answer that I just wrote, but the answer genuinely is the same thing: patience. Having patience, or rather, *finding* it can be the most stressful thing in the world when it comes to the creative process, but it's integral. You can't rush yourself.
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2026-01-31 00:44:40 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.30 — This month, how did you successfully navigate a challenge or a sticky point in your writing?
Patience. Patience is honestly the key, and that's what helps me through the sticky stuff. If I'm stuck, the issue always resolves itself. I just need to take my time and be patient with myself. The muse always returns if it's disappeared for a while.
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2026-01-29 21:30:50 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.29 — Which phrase, paragraph, or page are you most proud of writing this month?
I'll share a snippet with everyone. 🤍
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2026-01-29 21:18:21 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.28 — What resource (book, podcast, tool, conversation) unexpectedly helped your writing this month?
I read a (big) handful of books this month, too many to list, and they've all helped me in some way. If you're ever feeling unmotivated or your muse is low, read. Just READ. It always inspires me, and it does the same for so many other writers.
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2026-01-28 00:35:53 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.27 — Are you good at threading needles?
Heck no. I have Multiple Sclerosis. I'll be honest here... Neuropathy and nerve damage keep me from doing work like this with my hands. I do miss it, though.

2026-01-28 00:33:48 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.26 — Tell us about a memorable live music experience.
It was 2015 and I spent the entire weekend camping on the beach in Seaside Heights, New Jersey for a music festival of sorts. They're called stopovers. Long story short, Mumford & Sons get their buddies together, all their friends and their bands, and put on a hell of a show for a few days. It's brilliant. Local bands play for a few days before as well for those who are either in the area or camping, and it brings in a ton of business for the area. I had the best weekend ever, made a ton of friends, danced my heart out, enjoyed the time with my dad, and had such a blast. What a lovely time that was.

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. It's become a lost art these days, no pun intended.
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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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2026-01-25 06:09:37 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.25 — You're going on a creative retreat. What's the most important thing you need to bring with you?
Books for breaks, packed clothes and stuff, CBD, laptop, notebook(s), lots of chargers, and a few pairs of my bluetooth earbuds, etc. You gotta be prepared!
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2026-01-25 06:06:03 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.25 — What comes first: setting, character, plot? What comes next?
Sometimes it's the plot. More often than not, it's the characters. They'll come to me first. A lot of my characters were created for either the purpose of TTRPG stuff (tabletop roleplaying games) or roleplay stories (which is just collaborative writing that I do with friends or my girlfriend), so I've already written a plethora of stories with these characters. The plots come to me later if I finally decide to knuckle down and write a long serial or just a novel with them. C'est la vie.
Edit: I should add this... It's usually a scene between characters that I've already created, and then I have to write an entire story around said scene. It's funny how that works out sometimes, isn't it?
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2026-01-21 21:16:52 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.21 — When writing about unpleasant feelings, how do you avoid alienating the reader entirely?
To be fair, if readers are looking for cozy, carefree stories without ever having *any* unpleasant feelings they won't be picking up my stories from the start. Every synopsis or blurb warns of this. My work features emotion of all kinds, the good *and* the bad. The stories have a range of emotion in them, scenes that won't always be happy-go-lucky and carefree, and that's okay because it's just life. Things can't always be perfect and good, you know? Regardless of all that, this isn't a problem for me. My readers are generally looking for (emotionally) tortured characters who have good recovery journeys after the fact.
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2026-01-21 21:11:30 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.21 — Share an author quote you find meaningful.
It'll always be something from Mary Shelley when it comes to me.
"Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye."
This reflects Shelley's belief in the importance of purpose and focus in life, and I can heavily relate. It's something I should remind myself of more often as well.
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2026-01-21 21:08:58 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.20 — When it comes to theatre, do you prefer tragedy or comedy?
Tragedy, always. Comedy is fun, and I do love it, but there's something special about tragedies. I say this as someone who is a massive opera lover as well.

2026-01-19 02:30:54 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.19 — Talk about something (even if very small!) from your own life which made it onto the page.
It's not very small but Alistair (in #WingsOfQuietLonging) is also an author, so I guess there's that. I can't think of anything else at the moment, but I'm sure there's loads of stuff I could talk about from other stories, even silly things like a certain type of coffee (meaning a random iced macchiato or latte) or a flavor of coffee syrup used, things like that. I like writing in tiny details that I either fancy or know a good deal about.
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2026-01-19 02:27:44 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.18 — Have you ever experienced interactive art? If so, can you tell us about it?
Not really, no. But I *am* looking forward to reading everyone's responses to this prompt. That'll be fun.

2026-01-17 15:50:24 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.17 — What’s frustrating you, writing-wise?
At the moment, it's just not having the right amount of time to do it. I'm playing catch-up with doctor's appointments and so is my nana after she broke her foot. It's 90% healed, so that's good news. But for the moment, we're just very busy. I'm still finding time to write, but things will get better as the month goes on, I'm sure.
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2026-01-17 15:47:53 UTC

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#WritersCoffeeClub 1.15 — How human are your protagonists? What about your antagonists?
Let me just talk about the story I'm currently working on. This is funny but the only humans/mortals are the servants and residents in the town. The majority of the main cast are vampires and werewolves. As for human characteristics, they're all very similar to mortals. The feelings or emotions, cognitive and emotional traits, social and behavioral traits, most physical traits, and personalities are all very "human," if you know what I mean.
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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 15:39:12 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.17 — What's an animated movie you love?
Oh, gosh. Can I list three? Because I can't just narrow that down to one. Let's go with Spirited Away (2001), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Monsters, Inc. (2001).

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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2026-01-12 04:16:18 UTC

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#ScribesAndMakers 1.11 — Is your creativity ever inspired by dreams you've had? If so, can you give an example.
That's usually the case with me. Dreams inspire me. I have very vivid ones. I watch a lot of TCM and older films or television, so sometimes I'll even dream in black and white. I'm also a fan of musicals and am myself a musician, so I'll occasionally dream in musical or Broadway format as well. But I do have very intricate, interesting dreams. Plots or characters for some of my stories might come from them. My current WIP, which I talk about quite a bit, actually originated from a dream. There's a good example.
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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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