The #WIPSnips word for June 11 is "gripe" Turns out, I've used the word "gripe" only twice in all my books. This is from Rites of Departure, a cozy fantasy rom-com featuring a team of paranormal investigators. This is the first snippet I've shared. Coming in March 2027! #WriteSky #WritingPrompts

This week's #blog talks about why I need to stop talking about The Mage War Chronicles for a while. I'm still working on that series, but there are other things coming up that I need to talk about first. Like The Fontayne Company. The post is here: ajcalvin.net/im-going-to-... #writesky

YESSSS! When your favourite author releases a new book it's always a reason to be happy! This is so cruel to not know the synopsis yet though!!!

People really seem to want to fast track themselves into the helplessness of the characters in WALL-E. Jesus, why are you people so quick to outsource your life? Do. Things. Yourself.

They'll discover their desires were worth waiting for... Because You Asked is a sapphic & spicy second chance at romance with middle-aged MCs. On sale all month for only $0.99! www.booksbybennett.com

Calling all disabled authors with books on Itch! Join this epic bundle I'm putting together!

my book still isnt publish ready. im missing out on these cool events 😭

Even $5 or $10 would be so helpful right now!! #helpsky 💕💸

🚀 spaceships 🌡️ dark conspiracies 🎭 brotherhood ❌ no romance 🐛 strange creatures 🤖 futuristic 🪐 other worlds 🐈 a rescue cat 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56... [ #booksky ]

My motley early summer TBR pile #booksky

Finished “Everyone is Lying To You” by Jo Piazza. Started “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez. #audiobook #booksky

Holy. Smokes. Iain M. Banks is the 🐐. The ending of Surface Detail broke my brain. That’s all. #booksky

Have you checked out the complete Texas Shifters spicy paranormal romance series? 🐺🌙 Read it in #KindleUnlimited , listen in #Audible 🎧 or grab a copy for just 99 p! amazon.com/gp/product/B... #werewolf #paranormalromance #urbanfantasy #wolfshifter #romancebooks #romancereaders #booksky

I don't think any of them do. I know they don't have tattoos, because I'm not into tattoos. But now that I'm thinking on it, I don't think I've mentioned any of them having piercings, either. Not even earrings. Huh. #AwesomeCharacters

Today I edited my short story & sent it to my spouse for him to look over and give feedback. After that, I'm submitting it to the anthology. Tomorrow, I really want to make it a goal to write more for Darius & Morgan 2. I feel like I stalled a bit, & I want to get back to it. #WritingCommunity

Most of my characters have magic tattoos for disease and pregnancy protection and some have tattoos around their eyes or ears in place of glasses and hearing aids, some prettier than others.* Vil has decorative snowflakes on his biceps, based on mine. And there's a decent amount of piercings.

I don't believe I've got any tattooed characters—for most of their origins that only came in around the late 18thC. Alexander has pierced ears but doesn't wear earrings, which are out of fashion for men. Fashionable men of Blackthorne's generation+ probably have a pierced ear. #AwesomeCharacters

#AwesomeCharacters #TheDragonblood: None for Felix. Aimetor could have a tattoo or a piercing whenever they want, and shift again to remove it later, but this isn't something I've brought up. (1/4)

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Do your characters have any tattoos or piercings? What are they like? Is it something that they wanted? Do they plan to get more? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

No and frankly it's a missed opportunity. Almost as big of a missed opportunity as the [non-existent] pliers emoji.

#AwesomeCharacters Rita can wear earrings but no tattoos cuz dress code. I think Danny would have a tattoo that he would have gotten after recovering from his spinal cord injury. It would be a tattoo of a fist placed on his leg.

#AwesomeCharacters Vye does! She has several tattoos and piercings. Her ears, nose, and belly have piercings. She has a dragon tattoo that goes from her chest down to her stomach, and a black rose with vines and thorns on her arm. She will be getting more as she loves it!

#AwesomeCharacters Therion is my pierced lad. 🥰 At the time he meets Morgan, he has nine: four in each ear and an eyebrow piercing. Most of these were done either himself or by a fellow ruffian in his teenage years. He takes a few out over the years, but not all, because Morgan whines. 😂

Oh boy do they. Body mods/body Art are in abundance for my #AwesomeCharacters Cass - full sleeve of flowers on her left arm Sam - full sleeve of a snake w blooming flowers on her right arm Gwyn - matching forearm tattoos Margot - sleeves on both arms, her sides, and back #BookSky

Hello, if you think my Doctor Who opinions are unhinged, wait until you read my books about traumatised queers saving the world (and each other). Happy Pride, babes! ravenswordpress.com

a lot of people just assume that people who claim to like something they don't are lying and... why would you think that lol

this goes for most media honestly. like with games if you don't like something fine but that doesnt mean its garbage or that nobody should be happy for it. subjective vs objective phrasing is a lost art these days i swear

Extremely delighted to say LONG LIVE EVIL has been chosen as a Top Read and is now in a Kindle Deal going for 1.99 for a limited run beginning today! Please shove evil upon your loved ones, so you can fall in the chaos pit together. www.amazon.com/Long-Live-Ev... #booksky

Artist! Quote with your badass woman 💪

#LGBTQWriteAThon Dean was a cop, he wouldn't commit a crime, but he used to have an aggressive side, so technically one could imagine he could have committed assault. Even if gentle, Florian is most likely to go and steal Beagles from experimentation farms, or animals awaiting slaughter.

Pretty!

“A Marridonian name?” said Maedlynn. The ogre snuffed. “I’m from Marridon. Is it that surprising or are humans the only ones allowed to have names?” “My name is Marridonian, but I grew up in Bellatrim.” “The place of brimstone and iron.” He still flouted at her, but the coldness in his eyes thawed.

“A Marridonian name?” said Maedlynn. The ogre snuffed. “I’m from Marridon. Is it that surprising or are humans the only ones allowed to have names?” “My name is Marridonian, but I grew up in Bellatrim.” “The place of brimstone and iron.” He still flouted at her, but the coldness in his eyes thawed.

53/1000! #books #booksky

Eek!! Omigoodness did I say 55 by the end of the week? Oh we so have this!

🗡️ fantasy novella ⚰️ accidental reawakening of dead immortals 🏹 gallant knights 👑 evil kingdom 🤝 evil queendom 🌲 enchanted plants and forests 🥀 romance and friendship 🔖 link: mybook.to/mUVTmR 💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/a-light-for-... 📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... [ #booksky ]

⭐⭐⭐COVER REVEAL!⭐⭐⭐ "Demon King Daughter Book 2: The Demon King and the Paladin" Art, as always, by the wonderful Luigiix! Targeting late June for release! 💙📚🌈👹 Buy Book 1 Now: Itch pjc-cahill.itch.io/dkd-b1 Zon a.co/d/c4RtAOj #writingcommunity #booksky #readersky #writesky #indieauthor

I’m reading Anna Burns’ Milkman at the moment. Timely, though I wish it weren’t. It’s very good. Recommend. 📚#Booksky

If you like what I do and want to support me, a coffee is always appreciated! Especially so these days given how expensive coffee is now lmfao. ko-fi.com/rjcrunden

Very much goes for art, too! There's a big difference between a critique and an opinion. One thing, no matter what, is that a singular person cannot ever speak for all - especially on matters of taste and preference. What we make, as any creator isn't meant for everyone because it's not possible.

Me: “too many books, got enough in the tbr, I’m not buying anymore books this year, we’re good” Also me: #booksky #writersky

Where do you think best? I ALWAYS have the best plot ideas while driving! #writingsky #authorsky #booksky

Finished Startup Hell by @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social today! You won’t want to miss it. One of my favorite books of 2026 so far! #booksky

🐸📚 Finally started reading *Twisted Love* by Ana Huang! This book has been haunting my TBR for ages, and I decided it was time to see what the hype is about. I'm only a few chapters in, but I'm intrigued so far. No spoilers, please! 👀 #booksky #currentlyreading

#JuneWorldbuilders, good morning! Today's Meta-art question is for music! Does your fictional world have any in-world music? A famous ballad or opera, perhaps? Or something sung by the MC or their friends?

Unless this is some carceral force, these folks should be getting compensation for their #Juniplex services. Insert the "angry man pointing at hand" meme. Do they receive standard currency? How is the pay structured and issued? Are there ways pay is taken away or reduced (i.e. captain's mast)?

This is your not-so-infrequent reminder to join our community Discord! 📣 You can ask questions, post about what you're reading, share your writing snippets, and/or get help from others in the community! Invite in my profile! Absolutely no gen AI is allowed. 🤗

😂 Who would have thought?! Speaking of friends, the designer of the show’s opening title created the blue twilight star for my book cover.

“yeah i can tell it was AI generated. how? just vibes, yeah. it has that certain gen-AI sais quoi”