Writing keeps me sane. The level of that sanity might be questionable, but it's still there.

Hollyville is the kind of place that is only found by those who need it, and it will always be where its needed. It's a home for the cursed, the monstrous, and those who don't belong. It is truly magical. I am truly proud of the story I told with Hollyville: Home of Monsters. #indieauthor

Fight the Triarchy with cosmic power drawn directly from celestial bodies!

Finally working on the revisions I definitely wasn't procrastinating on...and slowly figuring out what I'm going to work on next. Maybe I should actually market my books....

I have started working on revisions for Until the Job is Done, book 3 in the Arcadius arc. And to think, this all started with a chaotic meet-cute brought about by sudden, catastrophic engine failure. #scifibooks #scifiauthors #sciencefiction #indieauthor

I want to start drawing. Just need a subject to start with.

I also offer audio editing services! www.fiverr.com/s/gD32Qm9

Did you know that I offer freelance audio editing, beta reading, proofreading, and ghostwriting services on Fiverr? Let me help you bring your story to life! www.fiverr.com/s/rEkx7Db

If you're following me, you probably already know that I'm a writer. What you don't know is where to keep up-to-date on my projects. You can sign up for my newsletters or follow @lsderrin.bsky.social and @jackiesmoke.bsky.social. Newsletter signups are linked below. Happy to answer questions.

The big move is finally happening in less than a month, so anything you can spare will help me with essentials (personally I'd love to have a real bed). Please share and donate! gofund.me/85774dbb

New to Bluesky! I'm Desmond, I write cyberpunk and urban fantasy fiction about misfits finding their people. Currently serializing a story about a street tech and a rogue AI. Looking forward to connecting with other writers and readers here.

A story about home, belonging, and standing against tyranny, complete with characters from A Midsummer Night's Dream. www.amazon.com/Hollyville-H...

Today is a day of finishing episodes, playing around with story ideas, and working on my novella. I've also got a recording tonight for Gamewoven. This all adds up to a pretty nice Monday, I must say.

“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler

A retelling of Hansel & Gretel unlike any you have read before, complete with a magic library and their grandmother, a famous figure from Russian folklore. Begin the journey today, and together we can see how it ends. #indieauthor #fairytaleretelling www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8JG4JF6

Something about getting ready to publish a new book, no matter how many times I've done it, sends me on a feels trip. Especially when it's the start of a series. I've been working on the Librarium Quartet for a while and I'm thrilled that book 1 comes out tomorrow.

Something magical this way comes. Hansel & Gretel retold with some traces of Russian folklore and a magic library.

If you're looking for some lighthearted mysteries full of magic and mischief, may I recommend my novella series From The Society of Jacks? Book 5 of 13 came out just a few days ago. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNPS3YH

Every time my friend compares Until We Touch the Stars to the Expanse, I happy cry a little on the inside. Just received several more of those comments along with feedback for book 1.5. Coming to your shelves soon.

Jack of all trades, master of one is better than master of none. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNPS3Y...

Cozy book sale, including one of mine: cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org/all-the-books/

Me making my Christmas novella free for the holidays to entice people to buy the next one (coming out in January)? More likely than you think. www.amazon.com/Claudia-Chri...

Treat yourself to a cheerful little holiday tale and earn my forever gratitude: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNQ3B3W

Oh, look, a Christmas novella available for pre-order! This is the start of a collection of stories I will be publishing over the next year, and it would make my day if you bought it! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNQ3B3Wi

If you like a good cozy urban fantasy story full of mystery and whimsy, have I got a project for you: www.royalroad.com/fiction/9879...

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH55DWJ8 Plot twist! Not only do I publish under Brianna Blythe, but I'm also @lsderrin.bsky.social!!

Working on novella 2 out of 13 for what should be a very fun series indeed. I love writing.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH55DWJ8 Plot twist! Not only do I publish under Brianna Blythe, but I'm also @lsderrin.bsky.social!!

OneShotOberfest continues tonight! At 8pm EST, @wairpodcast.bsky.social is going to find out what happens when Brianna and Emily from @gamewoven.bsky.social and Taylor & Dan from @backwaterbastards.bsky.social Awaken in a Strange Place! twitch.tv/oneshotrpg #ttrpg #oneshot #rpg #actualplay

Going live in 5! twitch.tv/oneshotrpg

I think it's time to get back to working on my audiobook(s).

Working on a fun little Christmas novella to publish in December (on top of a few other stories that will go under different pens). It truly is a writers life for me.

Oh look, it's me!

I have a haunting little tale to tell, just in time for Halloween. Whatever happened to Amelia Devereaux? #indieauthor #shortstory #ghoststory #callofcthulhu www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Am...

To my readers: I've got a special little something coming your way this month. A story inspired by the second ever Halloween special I did, and the first time I ever played Call of Cthulhu. A tale that took over my mind for a week before I could think of anything else. #amwriting #indieauthor

I am starting an author newsletter! This is for the pen I plan to publish my more cozy, mysterious stories: briannablythe.carrd.co#contact

I want to start exploring other genres, get out of my writing comfort zone. The dice have decided this will begin with a ghost story. Once I finish one of the two drafts I'm working on now.

And so, season 3 of Tempus Multae begins.

Joan has always dreamed of the stars, even though she has never truly seen them. Then she finds her chance to change that buried beneath her feet, along with some truths that could very well change everything. Learn her story in The Buried Stars. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D12GT6BY

FOR ANYONE WHO WAS AT GENCON: If you used the con hall wifi, check that all of your accounts have two-factor authentication setup and that your passwords are solid. My Facebook got hacked this morning and apparently there were some spoofers at the convention center.

Did you know that you can read the first 10 chapters of my next book for FREE on Kindle Vella? If you're a fan of epic, twisted fairytales, this is the story for you! www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9HW238...

This will take some time to do and to do well. We appreciate your patience and promise that both of those stories will continue soon. In the meantime, you can use this time to catch up on your favorite shows or try something new!

Hello dear listeners. Due to some technical issues that resulted in the loss of Brianna Jean's local recordings for a few sessions, we have had to put Aboard the Opal Star and Rise and Fall of Gods on a brief hiatus. Turns out, she will have to re-record all of her side for several sessions.

I decided to try something new. You can find chapter 1 of my upcoming novel on Kindle Vella today!

This modern-day fairytale can be yours today! A tale of homecoming, community, sacrifice, and belonging. #indieauthor #contemporaryfantasy

What's this? A new contemporary fantasy about making a home, finding your community, and the power of stories? Inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream and a weird short story idea I got while walking my dog? Sounds like something you should pre-order. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8H52CN...

What's this? A new contemporary fantasy about making a home, finding your community, and the power of stories? Inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream and a weird short story idea I got while walking my dog? Sounds like something you should pre-order. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8H52CN...

I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️‍🌈💖

The question isn't whether or not you are good enough to be a writer; it's whether or not you are willing to do the work to BE a good enough writer. Too often, the only thing standing in your way is you. Stop saying you're not good enough of a writer and start saying you're not good enough YET.