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Iris Kain

@authoririskain.bsky.social

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Writer of Southern fantasy. Horror book & black cat enthusiast. Mother of a rocking musician. Physically residing in Alabama, mentally residing on an island.

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · 17d

Skully Hartstone.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Sep 24

Did the Rapture happen? I’m still here. Maybe the Big Guy doesn’t like it when you call it “uppies.”

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Sep 22

The home improvements continue.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Sep 13

I don't know what I'd do without my little guys!

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Sep 8

New backsplash! I love how it turned out.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Aug 31

Giving the house a bit of a moody glow-up. First step? Kitchen floor.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Aug 16

Can we add the people who call saying you are on the verge of being arrested because you missed jury duty, and the only solution is to send them money? I got one of those calls today. 🤬

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Jul 5

I loved it.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · May 23

New dog at the Kain Cottage. Meet Odysseus!
#rescuedog #bordercolliemix #newdogwhodis

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · May 8

Took my son & the Ferrett to a show tonight in B'ham. Looking forward to the Whole Being Dead Thing. Thanks, Vettix!

#vettix #vettixhookeditup #beetlejuice #beetlejuicebeetlejuice #musicaltheatre #musicals #iriskain

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · May 4

Word I can never spell right on the first try: bureaucrats.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 26

I had a chance to meet Sam Witwer today at LVL Up Expo in Vegas. Y'all, he was so nice. I stumbled all over my words, and he handled me being starstruck with such grace.
#lvlupexpo

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 20

I just wrote the two best words in the English language: THE END.

Salty's first draft is officially completed, y’all.

There were tears. There was caffeine. There were characters who refused to behave.

But we made it. And I can’t wait for you to see where this wild, witchy ride goes.
#SaltyBook

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 7

The veil feels a bit thin today. Maybe it’s the storms from yesterday, or maybe there’s still something hanging in the air.

The wind’s got a ghosty sound, and the shadows seem extra shadowy. Feels like a good day to write something spooky. 🖤

#StormMagic

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geekycleary @geekycleary.bsky.social · Apr 7

Read a dystopian novel from your local library. I’m begging.

🪐📚💙 #BookSky

Sign in a library that reads, “Read these dystopian novels before they became non-fiction.” - photo from @readwhatever on Substack

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 6

My advice? Banned books are usually some of the best books out there & more people should read them.
#advice

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 4

🎬 National Film Score Day 🎶 I love a good movie score—Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Danny Elfman, Ramin Djawadi—they’re all on rotation in my playlists, especially when I’m writing. If you like movie scores, I'd love to know your favorites.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Apr 2

📚 My book Offshoot is a featured ARC in BookSirens' April Fantasy/Mystery bundle! 🖤 You can read it for free in exchange for a review. Think Southern Gothic meets science fiction. 👻 #booksky
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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 28

I never plan dialogue. (Much like in real life. Lol)

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 26

All the time! And it's surprising to me how much comes out in dialogue. Like, wait--where did THAT come from? Lol

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 26

Congrats! That IS a nice place to be.

Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 25

I'm going to give the characters the reins and see where it ends up. I love it when they take the story in an unexpected direction!

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 25

The new book is up to 80,693 words! 😱 I thought I was aiming for 100k… but the story may have other plans. It’s kicking into high gear, and I can’t wait for you to read it. 📚
#Salty #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WIPUpdate #ComingSoon #ParanormalSuspense #WitchFiction #BookThree #MurphyBlackwellChronicles

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Iris Kain @authoririskain.bsky.social · Mar 23

How do I deal with writer’s block? Once my 🍑 is in the chair, I make myself write. Good words, bad words, “meh” words—it doesn’t matter. First drafts? Usually trash. 2nd and 3rd drafts? Also trash, but prettier. I’ve even handed books to beta readers with parts I’m cringing over. #booksky