The #WIPSnips word for September 22 is “flurry” My story takes place in an ice show that has a “winter” segment with a character called “The Snow Queen.” Number of times the word “flurry” appears in the story? Zero. 🤦‍♀️

YURI ON ICE x SPINNING OUT x THE L WORD Looking for more figure skating after devouring THE FAVORITES? Look no further. An updated #agentsguide to THE ICE BETWEEN US, a sapphic sports romance novel written by a 20-year sports journalism veteran. #amquerying #writesky #WritingCommunity

#AwesomeCharacters Chloé would impulsively wish to have not gotten hurt at Worlds in 2023. She wins gold in that event. And defends it in 2024. She’s the favourite going into the 2026 Olympics. But she feels empty. Why? Never getting hurt means never going on the path that led her to Freja.

It is a damn shame that Coffee Crisp isn’t readily available in the U.S. Just another in the many ways Canada is superior

See, even more reason to commission @nushdeco.bsky.social !

I know a lot of writers out there want artwork of their characters. You need to get in touch with @nushdeco.bsky.social, who does such beautiful, wonderful work. #SundayShoutout

You know you’re a writer desperate for an offer when @unhingedpit.bsky.social starts posting without an announced date and 17 minutes later you’ve built your graphic and come up with a caption to sell your book in a ridiculously unhinged fashion

Me: Why am I so tired, it’s only 7:30? Also me: Remembers I switched time zones today, and that means I’ve technically been awake since 1am

Today after the men's short program at the Olympic Qualifying Event (The first competition that Russians have been present for since their ban) Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak had a bag of his belongings torn open and stolen. It contained gifts from his fans all of which were taken.

The #WIPSnips word for September 20th is “obvious” Returning to posting snippets from my figure skating novel today for no particular reason, I don’t know what this could possibly have to do with anything happening in the figure skating world for real…

Me waking up literally every morning

We need more skaters to take up solo dance. It’s so damn cool.

Sadly the airplane WiFi is not good enough for me to stream #ChineseNebelhorn, so I appreciate everyone’s updates on here.

Promised myself I’d take a full week break from writing to mentally decompress. Instead I just keep filling my notes app with ideas.

Olympic Qualifying Competition - Women’s Short Program results

Okay, look, not what we wanted for Loena, but that’s good enough going into the free skate #ChineseNebelhorn

LOENA TIME! #ChineseNebelhorn

Excited to see that program from Anastasiia Gubanova live at Skate America in November #ChineseNebelhorn

it's a beautiful day for a #fullrequestfriday... 👀

I am always sat for Swedish skaters. Josefin is no exception #ChineseNebelhorn

Queen Elsa would be proud of you, Mia Risa Gomez #ChineseNebelhorn

I get that it’s because of her disastrous worlds skate, but it’s wild that Anastasiia Gubanova needs to be in #ChineseNebelhorn

Tapping out on #ChineseNebelhorn because I need to get SOME sleep before work on Friday. Here’s hoping I wake up to Shin/Nagy in a top 3 spot.

Whenever I say "Ice dance is a mood," this is what I mean: #ChineseNebelhorn #SkateToMilano

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Bless you Holly and Jason for giving us some JLo #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

90s DDR program should 100% be in the Olympics I will accept no other option

Soucisse/Firus are giving early ‘90s Disney Channel vibes in the best ways with this program #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Staying up four hours past my bedtime for Holly Harris #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Oh, hell no, GTFO with this BEP remix #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Honestly SHOCKED it took us this long to get to this song #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Okay, I’m here for “Here Comes the Hotstepper.” An underrated ‘90s classic #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Where are the Britney programs? XTina? Mandy Moore? Jessica Simpson? Spice Girls? Destiny’s Child? Guys, I swear there were other artists in the ‘90s besides Ricky Martin. #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Oh my god stop with the Livin La Vida Loca #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Yay Sweden!

Reitan/Majorov is the standout so far of these dance teams, so much attack and deep in the ankles on their power; very strong skate, that'll put them in the lead and very much in contention for an Olympic spot bit.ly/3VYv5q8 #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

I haven’t heard this much Livin La Vida Loca since Carson Daly was hosting TRL #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Doing “Smooth” and not including the line “it’s a hot one” should be an automatic negative-5 GOE #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

“Not totally in sync with their twizzles” Um, obviously not. This is BSB, not *NSYNC #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Yes, I have both of these BSB CDs. Not “had,” “have.” As in they are still in my possession more than 25 years later. #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

Dear #litagents, please request Maggie. Her writing is incredible.

As an actual ‘90s kid (not born in the ‘90s, a kid in the ‘90s), I’m retroactively volunteering my services to all ice dance teams this season to ensure their music cuts make sense #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

#SkateToMilano to #ChineseNebelhorn:

I automatically love this program just for the music selection. Shania forever #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

I know a lot of skating fans dislike the ‘90s theme for rhythm dance this season, but that’s the era of music I grew up with, and watching every event has been like stepping into a Time Machine for me. #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

The Olympic Qualifying Competition starts now! Streaming info: www.soyouwanttowatchfs.com/blog/2025-sk... Results: results.isu.org/results/seas...

If the ISU is going to have the skaters take these long walks during intros, they should get personalized walk-up music too, like baseball or wrestling. #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

It’s Time!!! #SkateToMilano #ChineseNebelhorn

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At the recent Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational, spectators did a double-take— again and again and again...and again. Four sets of twins competed in the intermediate women’s event and shared with us what it's like to skate and compete alongside each other. www.usfigureskating.org/news/article...