forgot to announce it on here, but i'm writing a new novel!!!! it's supposed to be an horror story with fantasy and weird elements, but let's see how it goes 👀

i'm reading an amazing book on the important of rest ("rest is resistance" by tricia hersey) and one of my favorite quotes go: "how can we access pleasure, joy, and liberation if we are too tired to experience it?" and "urgency is a myth that preys upon your fears about the future"

would you like a quick thriller story, horror-nuanced, for your halloween night? my short novel ”the country house” is FREE on amazon for the next few days as part of this “Get Spooked” SYK event! Find out more here: indieauthorcollective.com/get-spooked

today: drafted out the new project, revised the "fernik" english translation, built my freelance profile on contra, prepped for my d&d session tomorrow — amazing what boredom can do to a person

Keep writing. Poetry. Shorts. Entire novels. Post it here, on your site or publish it in books. You never know when your words will resonate with another human in just the way that human needed. We could all do with that just now. (Same goes for all creatives; keep creating.)

The fae trying to trap me like:

fellow authors, do you recommend publishing your novels on itch? i never tried it and id love for some opinions!!!!

fun fact: during the first draft i did not notice i was writing a romance subplot until my beta readers were like...... they're lesbians, right? and they're flirting? and after re-reading what i wrote, i had to agree with them!!

Me: Why do I keep writing books about people who don't think they're worthy? Also me: Am I worthy to be writing these books?

anyway, next weekend i'll be going to my first book fair in years and i'm so excited!!! what's your best advice for in-place book selling? what catches the passerby's eyes?

Today its the 25th of April, and in Italy we celebrate the 80th liberation day! Sadly the government exploited the death of the pope (5 days of national grieving, the longest ever procaimed) to cover this celebration and suggested more "sober" celebrations, without "chanting and dancing".

thisssss!!!!! and ttrpg are meant to be fun, if “what my character would do” is something that ruins the game for everyone, then it's your fault for writing a character that obviously isn't fit for a PARTY game

(ongoing) thread of fernik characters as meme seen on pinterest ✩✩✩

little did i know, three months ago, that i was going to be at most important book fair of the country next month ♡♡♡

so... i need help from other freelancers — i used to sell my gigs on fiverr, but id like to change platforms as i just recently found out it's an israeli company. anyone knows or uses any alternatives?

giulia of fernik? she'd be cancelled for her man-hating propaganda (just kidding, she just hates one in particular — she's forced to spend the rest of her adventure with)

not really a promo bc i still have to read it myself, but... “soul guardian” by @thedeliciousmeats.bsky.social is staying on my tbr list since i read the plot the first time!!!!!! ♡♡♡

You can’t make everyone happy. But you can be exceedingly confused what you did to upset certain ones

Wait, wait, wait. You're telling me that I won't immediately achieve success as an author, get everything I want, and become universally loved? Are you sure? I was a "gifted" kid in school. Surely that counts for something.

feeling a little hopeless today with how book promotion is going... what do you do when you feel your efforts aren't paying off?

this . exactly this

my first novel is dedicated to a person who i no longer speak to; even if our roads separated, i can't forget the almost twenty years of my life we spent together — sometimes it hurts, but the whole point of “fernik” is, after all, that we are shaped by the people we have once loved ♡

i don't usually do this but my mental health is at a new low and i unfortunately need money to live — please, every single repost or share could help me find a new project to work on! ♡

have you ever thought about translating your book? are you a young author, maybe self-published? i'm a english-italian translator with friendly rates for indie authors, and i would love to help you get your story a wider reach: contact me for more details! #writing #indiewriters #booksky

I'm happy to say that my pre-order for Soul Guardian is finally live! If you like cozy fantasy, Good Omens (Pratchett, not Gaiman), and a bit of romance, check it out! Soul Guardian is about a little girl that summons a demon to open a jar of tomato sauce. #booksky #books #cozy #fantasy #romance

Writing trans books is resistance. Recommending trans books is resistance. Buying trans books is especially important. Trans authors need cash to flee, to stay safe, to survive.

every antagonist in fernik while facing a squad made of a bunch of clueless gay people

i would love to take part in some writing festival or conventions with my own stand, introducing people to asèrias tales 🙌🏻

most advice, frankly. writing is so singular and personal that i don't believe there is any single piece of advice that is applicable to Everyone. you gotta find what works for you

“because it’s sorrowful to be unwell, and lonely too” :(

“how would you feel if the worst person you know just made a terrible point about a haunted shed and now you're both cursed? yeah. be right back, gotta fix this whole issue and get back together with my girlfri— best friend. ahem. my best friend.”

in italian it's a library rat and i think that's beautiful

i know having your work edited really cuts into every single sentence and its intended meaning, but having it translated? boy, you've got to be ready to overthink every single word choice to the bone

Nothing like hearing a tune, and going, "Eureka, that's my scene vibe. That." #writingcommunity

If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.

FMC takes the whole damn book to realize she's in love with her best friend... girl, you're fighting your way to saving her through a whole new magical world and you still have doubts? just kiss already

The urge to learn every language and play every instrument and travel the world and live through every historical time period and be a writer and a poet and an actor and

thanks for everyone who followed me, i'll try and FB all of you ♡♡♡

well....... 👀👀👀

my book being edited and me being a virgo are a couple of things that don't go well together

to my italian followers, today my novel “fernik" is out! it's the first book of a fantasy series set in italy, with POC, LGBT characters and supernatural creatures ❤️🌈✨ and for my english -speaking folks.... stay tuned!

my fellow indie authors: is there a marketing / book promotion agency that you'd recommend? im navigating through the millions options and im a little lost!

last revisions submitted, now we cross our fingers and hope kdp will accept my novel promptly ♡

hiii everyone ♡ finally left twitter for good let's see what the hype is about!!!!