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Writer. Dreamer. Vintage in a modern world. I write what won’t leave me alone—stories that remember what you’ve almost forgotten.

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Apr 18

I write in poems, stories, fragments—across genres and moods. My Patreon is where I share it all early, raw, and honestly.

If you’ve ever wanted to see how a story starts or what it becomes come join me: patreon.com/terrideno

$3 gets you in the door. Let’s write together.

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creating Books, short stories, and poetry

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 17h

It takes a wall of glass in cramped spaces to discover
the depth of field within a strong composition.
Still a dream within a dream, exposing yourself and
your subject to the moments that are tricky in low light,
tricky to handhold. #poetry

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 2d

The next installment of the 40 Days of Living Like a Poet series is now live on Medium:

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40 Days of Living Like a Poet, Day 10: I Watered My Houseplants with Poems

You bought houseplants that are great with the occasional bout of neglect. But when you pay attention, and I mean really pay attention…

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 6d

Excited to have one of my poems in this issue. Check it out:

Strange Daze ☁️ Issue 1 out now! @strangedazemag.bsky.social · 7d

Issue 1 is now live! 🎉

Putting together this inaugural issue has been a huge labour of love & we're excited for you to read the amazing pieces by the contributors!

Download for free below. Plain text also available.

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Strange Daze - Issue 1 by Strange Daze Magazine

inaugural issue of a lit mag inspired by daydreams and nostalgia

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 7d

Finally, it's the temperature outside where I can enjoy my hot coffee the most.

And it's a nice kick to get some afternoon writing out of the way.

Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 10d

I have a list of a dozen new projects I want to start. Someone hold me back.

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ALT: a penguin is being held by a person in front of a scale which shows the weight of a penguin

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 11d

If you're here, then you may already have decided, but...

Social Media for Writers: The Pros and Cons of X

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Social Media for Writers: The Pros and Cons of X

Looking at the pros and cons of using X for writers

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 13d

It's been a week in writing, hasn't it?

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Friday Notes: 10/3/25 | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 14d

I've made a playlist for my upcoming novel. As a reader, what's your take on playlists? Love 'em? Hate 'em?

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A playlist with all the vibes of my upcoming novel, Making a Thief (out November 5 exclusively on #KU) #writersoftiktok #booktok #thriller #playlist

TikTok video by Terri 📚

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 15d

40 Days of Living Like a #Poet, Day 9: How to Walk Like You’re Writing a Line

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40 Days of Living Like a Poet, Day 9: How to Walk Like You’re Writing a Line

Socks are the barrier, the comfort that surrounds something that could be so sharp, so grating on a sole.

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 16d

If fun socks are out, then winter will be cold this year. I think I only own two pair that don't feature some type of cartoon character.

Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 16d

Dreaming this morning

Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 17d

Cautiously waiting to see if my alarm not going off this morning will be a blessing or a curse.

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Paperwell Creative Studios @paperwellcs.bsky.social · 18d

Celebrating the Next Step in the Paperwell Creative Journey

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Celebrating the Next Step in the Paperwell Creative Journey | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 23d

Why do I find merge games so incredibly satisfying?

Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · 29d

Tiny Letters from the In-Between: If Fiction Had a Face

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Tiny Letters from the In-Between: If Fiction Had a Face | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Breakdown: Moonbow

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The Breakdown: Moonbow | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 5

New Patreon Shop Products and Other News:

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New Patreon Shop Products and Other News | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you like diamond thieves, dedicated detectives, and a father-daughter story all wrapped up into one, it's time to pre-order Making a Thief. Available October 6:

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Making a Thief

Amazon.com: Making a Thief eBook : Deno, Terri : Kindle Store

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 3

Love getting a sweet new product testing gig. But I can't talk about it. I've already said too much. 😉

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 3

New poem is up for this month on Patreon. Let me know what you think!

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Sep 1

Cleaned up some files on the computer. What types of writing do I leave half-finished? Mostly non-fiction and personal essays.

And that one story I started writing, left no notes after a page and a half, and have no idea where I was going with it. I can't even remember writing it, tbh.

a stuffed animal with the words that 's not what i wrote below it

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Paperwell Creative Studios @paperwellcs.bsky.social · Aug 31

Introducing Paperwell Creative Studios

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Introducing Paperwell Creative Studios | Terri Deno

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm not going to say I just saw a Christmas commercial, but I definitely just saw a Christmas commercial. 🤨

Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Aug 27

40 Days of Living Like a #Poet, Day 8: A List is a #Poem if You Let it Be

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40 Days of Living Like a Poet, Day 8: A List is a Poem if You Let it Be

What I Can’t Live Without, but Completely Forgot to Buy

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Terri @terrideno.bsky.social · Aug 13

Check out what Ruckus Malone is getting into these days with the first minisode, Vest Unrest.

Now free to read for all:

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What's All This, Ruckus? Minisode #1: Vest Unrest | Terri Deno

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