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113. Noble Monster - Magitechnocracy - Oct 12, 2025 | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 15h

Indeed. So did HG Wells, I think.

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 2d

I've got a new magic system (mostly) hammered out, and a new chapter. That feels good.

#MagicSystem #SFF #LitRPG #Novels #Magitech #Books #AmWriting #series #NobleMonster #Mages #Wizardry #Sorcery #BookSky 📚

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5 Psychological HORROR Books That Will Knock Your Socks Off!

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 6d

youtu.be/_l6WjY_sj1A My Top 5 Psychological Horror book recommendations

#Books #Reading #HorrorBooks #PsychologicalHorror #StephenKing #KatherineDunn #ThomasHarris #FrancesSherwood #AnneRice #DarkFiction 📚

DFWCon 2025 + Chapter 112 of Magitechnocracy | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 9d

Subscribe to my Patreon for FREE, and you will get my slide decks on a) Trad vs Self Pub and b) Structuring an Epic Series.

#DFWCon #Writing #Editing #Patreon #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #AuthorLife #FreeTier #WritingAdvice #PubTips 📚 #BookSky

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Tribute to Robert Jordan and the influence he's had on fantasy fiction

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 12d

Robert Jordan was a major influence on me as a writer, and as a person. youtu.be/0VwiGLjKDyY

#wheeloftime #youtube #authors #fantasy #BooksWorthReading 📚 #readers

111. Death Runes ~ Magitechnocracy 9/28/2025 | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 16d

I am discovering what a discovery draft is. Loads of problem-solving on the fly!

With my previous series, I'd solve problems with focus sessions and daydreaming.

With this one, I'm closing my eyes, writing one chapter per week, and hoping it turns out all right.

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Can You Guess What Makes For The Most Overpowered Hero?

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 19d

This is a walkthrough of my the magic power system I use for my Torth universe.
youtu.be/DrGtAUVx0xk
#SFF #Fantasy #Powers #HardMagicSystem 📚 #BookSky

Abby Goldsmith’s 'read' books on Goodreads (1,400 books)

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for the mention!

These are excellent reading suggestions. 📚

J.J. Ackerknecht @jjackerknecht.com · 19d

Saw a post on the lack of lady LitRPG authors so here's a short list!
@erinampersand.bsky.social
@honourrae.bsky.social
@quirkiltons.bsky.social
@jamiekojola.com
@abbybabble.bsky.social
@authorlfrench.bsky.social
@kthanna.bsky.social
@kanundra.bsky.social
@edenreddx.bsky.social

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 19d

1400 books read on my #Goodreads

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Abby Goldsmith has 1400 books on her read shelf: Tunnel Rat 3: A LitRPG Adventure by Walrus King, The East India Company: The World's Most Powerful Corpo...

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Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 23d

It actually was helpful! The scene was a clandestine meeting in a medieval tavern. Accordions are not quite medieval, but the mood/vibe was right.

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 23d

I wrote some of this week's chapter at a table near a lady accordian player at an historic German restaurant.

#BookSky

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110 Songs And Sigils | Sep 21, 2025 | AbbyBabble

ArmadilloCon: Austin's convention for SFFH readers & writers! (@armadillocon.bsky.social)

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 23d

My 6 book series is finished. It has an ending. I promise, that's rare!

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · 23d

Sometimes when you sell books, you encounter clowns.

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Sep 15

Pictionary prompt: "The Martian."
I pick up a red marker and draw a circle.
Teammate guesses: "Red Mars? Mars Attacks? The Martian?"

So much for needing my drawing skills!

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Sep 8

This weekend! And Friday as well.
#ATX #Armadillocon #writers #SFF #writingconvention

armadillocon.bsky.social

Austin's Annual SFF Community convention for readers & writers! More info here: www.armadillocon.org Sponsored by a nonprofit fan group (http://fact.org).

armadillocon.bsky.social

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Sep 8

I will be at #Armadillocon this weekend!

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Oag just wants a magic tutor. It's not his fault that mages keep trying to murder him, and adventurers keep trying to date him. #booksky #magic #fantasy #sff

Chapter 108. Mage Slayer | Sep 7, 2025 | AbbyBabble

107 Imitation Merlish | Aug 31, 2025 | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 31

I am getting a lot done this week! Staying with family in #SantaFe while talking with realtors, considering a relocation. SF has a great #arts and #writing community. And it is soooo beautiful here. I love high desert sunlight even though my skin does not.

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106 Annexed | Aug 24, 2025 | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's definitely in discovery draft territory. I know where it's going, but it's hard to connect the dots.

I had a great time at the Lubbock Book Festival! Now I'm in Santa Fe for a week.

#writinglife #writing #SantaFe #Lubbock #NewMexico #Texas #BookSky 📚

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Inside the FEUD Between Progression Fantasy Web Serial Authors

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 23

Crowded day at the Lubbock Book Festival!

Also, MAJORITY is on sale for $0.99 on Kindle right now!
AbbyGoldsmith.com/majority

#booksky 📚🦄 #Lubbock #books

Abby Goldsmith at the Lubbock Book Festival

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Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 21

Why are some authors resentful of the "easy" success of hot subgenres such as #LitRPG and #Romantasy? Here's what's happening in the web serial world today.
youtu.be/IwuFt6VokKQ
#progressionfantasy #webserials #offmeta #onmeta #tropes #writerscommunity 📚🦄

105 Sneaking Points | Aug 17, 2025 | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 17

"A thousand points." Rupi studied Oag.

"You're not tempted, are you?" Oag kept his tone light.

"They'd have to offer a lot more than that." Rupi's grin exposed her dainty tusks. "I'm just surprised. You made an impression on someone, that's for sure."
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#BookSky 📚🦄

Got sick, no chapter. YouTube stuff, though! | AbbyBabble

Abby Goldsmith @abbybabble.bsky.social · Aug 10

The show goes on, even when no writing gets done!

But my YouTube channel is getting some views. That's nice.

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