Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them)
@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social
Author of smut, romantasy, and horror. Your one stop shop for Victorian fantasy romance! They/Them. No AI.
Sometimes NSFW.
https://www.patreon.com/ddwardiswriting
ddwardiswriting.com
Sometimes NSFW.
https://www.patreon.com/ddwardiswriting
ddwardiswriting.com
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I'm forty-five. I expect to retire from my day job at sixty-five assuming nothing changes. My long term goal is to write full time. I don't want to wait twenty years before I'm able to write full time. I'd love to be able to put out double the content for you that I put out now.
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I finished Magica Riot: Full Bloom yesterday, and I flammin' loved it even more than the first book. Kara and Rowan leveled up.
It's gayer
It's more magical
It's more action-packed
It's more emotional
Bloom, Jade, and Hikari are just precious beans, and I love them dearly. Can I have book 3, plz?
It's gayer
It's more magical
It's more action-packed
It's more emotional
Bloom, Jade, and Hikari are just precious beans, and I love them dearly. Can I have book 3, plz?
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I finished Magica Riot: Full Bloom yesterday, and I flammin' loved it even more than the first book. Kara and Rowan leveled up.
It's gayer
It's more magical
It's more action-packed
It's more emotional
Bloom, Jade, and Hikari are just precious beans, and I love them dearly. Can I have book 3, plz?
It's gayer
It's more magical
It's more action-packed
It's more emotional
Bloom, Jade, and Hikari are just precious beans, and I love them dearly. Can I have book 3, plz?
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A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
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I'm so happy for everyone who worked on this movie, it's what she deserves 🥲🥲🥲
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I'm so happy for everyone who worked on this movie, it's what she deserves 🥲🥲🥲
Ah yes. For all his progressive features, he's still homophobic.
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
Pope Leo and the Vatican reject polygamy in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
www.sltrib.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ah yes. For all his progressive features, he's still homophobic.
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Six
Frozen
Fiddler on the Roof
Dracula
...
I can't remember the names of the rest.
Six
Frozen
Fiddler on the Roof
Dracula
...
I can't remember the names of the rest.
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Cats
Wicked
Phantom
Hamilton
RENT
Cats
Wicked
Phantom
Hamilton
RENT
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Six
Lion King
Hadestown
Chicago
Hamilton
Six
Lion King
Hadestown
Chicago
Hamilton
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
ok but never mind concerts, introduce yourself with five musicals you've seen:
Six
Frozen
Fiddler on the Roof
Dracula
...
I can't remember the names of the rest.
Six
Frozen
Fiddler on the Roof
Dracula
...
I can't remember the names of the rest.
It’s getting closer to holiday sales and shopping. Instead of spending money at a big box store or putting money in a billionaires pocket… shop small!!
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Her employees deserve better.
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Her employees deserve better.
Was just sworn at repeatedly by a customer. Distract me, please.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Was just sworn at repeatedly by a customer. Distract me, please.
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WIP 1: Nothing I can think of.
WIP 2: Anytime some hobo on the street says demons are controlling the government and politicians…good chance they’re correct. Not all, but most. And demons don’t care about party lines or form of government, only that they can influence it.
WIP 2: Anytime some hobo on the street says demons are controlling the government and politicians…good chance they’re correct. Not all, but most. And demons don’t care about party lines or form of government, only that they can influence it.
#NovemberWorldbuilders Heya, friends! In your fictional world, are there any lies or conspiracy theories (or maybe just incorrect beliefs) about a historical event? Is the government of your (fictional) world hiding anything? Please keep it fictional! No real-world stuff here, please!
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
WIP 1: Nothing I can think of.
WIP 2: Anytime some hobo on the street says demons are controlling the government and politicians…good chance they’re correct. Not all, but most. And demons don’t care about party lines or form of government, only that they can influence it.
WIP 2: Anytime some hobo on the street says demons are controlling the government and politicians…good chance they’re correct. Not all, but most. And demons don’t care about party lines or form of government, only that they can influence it.
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#AwesomeCharacters
Imperial Scandal! Does Japan’s newest Emperor already have a mistress? And is she an enemy of the state? Read about a secret meeting. (As much as Inazuma does have someone else he loves, she’s way too proud to be anyone’s mistress).
Imperial Scandal! Does Japan’s newest Emperor already have a mistress? And is she an enemy of the state? Read about a secret meeting. (As much as Inazuma does have someone else he loves, she’s way too proud to be anyone’s mistress).
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
A reporter from a scandal magazine has been secretly following your characters around.
What shocking headlines could they publish about them?
Did they have to take their actions out of context to get there?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
A reporter from a scandal magazine has been secretly following your characters around.
What shocking headlines could they publish about them?
Did they have to take their actions out of context to get there?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Imperial Scandal! Does Japan’s newest Emperor already have a mistress? And is she an enemy of the state? Read about a secret meeting. (As much as Inazuma does have someone else he loves, she’s way too proud to be anyone’s mistress).
Imperial Scandal! Does Japan’s newest Emperor already have a mistress? And is she an enemy of the state? Read about a secret meeting. (As much as Inazuma does have someone else he loves, she’s way too proud to be anyone’s mistress).
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WIP 1: Love. Inazuma actually almost gave up everything for the sake of one woman. She, recognizing how much it would destroy him, rejected him even though she reciprocated.
What would it take for your MC to give up their goals entirely? #WritingPrompt
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
WIP 1: Love. Inazuma actually almost gave up everything for the sake of one woman. She, recognizing how much it would destroy him, rejected him even though she reciprocated.
COVER REVEAL!
My cover for my newest Realm of Monsters novella where Callista and her girlfriend, Roxanne, go to the Underworld to save Joan, Callista's dead girlfriend, to bring her to her heavens. Lots of love, banter, angst, and heartbreak.
#WritingCommunity.
My cover for my newest Realm of Monsters novella where Callista and her girlfriend, Roxanne, go to the Underworld to save Joan, Callista's dead girlfriend, to bring her to her heavens. Lots of love, banter, angst, and heartbreak.
#WritingCommunity.
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Gentle reminder that if you're inviting someone over, either let them bring their own food or prepare something they can eat. And ffs DON'T SNEAK INGREDIENTS INTO THINGS AS A "JOKE." You can literally kill someone.
November 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Gentle reminder that if you're inviting someone over, either let them bring their own food or prepare something they can eat. And ffs DON'T SNEAK INGREDIENTS INTO THINGS AS A "JOKE." You can literally kill someone.
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Only six days left to reach the bonus comic goal! I may be crazy but crazier things have happened.
Make these holidays hella gay 👩🏼❤️💋👩🏾
Make these holidays hella gay 👩🏼❤️💋👩🏾
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Only six days left to reach the bonus comic goal! I may be crazy but crazier things have happened.
Make these holidays hella gay 👩🏼❤️💋👩🏾
Make these holidays hella gay 👩🏼❤️💋👩🏾
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I'm getting wisdom teeth pulled today. That's expensive and hurts.
So make both our days better by buying some of my books while they're on sale. ✨ 😉
So make both our days better by buying some of my books while they're on sale. ✨ 😉
50% off almost all my stories! Or get save even more and buy a bundle at $25 USD!
itch.io/s/169615/bir...
itch.io/s/169615/bir...
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I'm getting wisdom teeth pulled today. That's expensive and hurts.
So make both our days better by buying some of my books while they're on sale. ✨ 😉
So make both our days better by buying some of my books while they're on sale. ✨ 😉
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It also means you're helping independent art survive in an increasingly hostile climate. The campaign is only going til December 3rd - it's now or never, friends.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
GULA
In this spiritual successor and response to "The Wasteland", GULA explores the apocalyptic wasteland of capitalism, greed and environmental collapse in a searing epic poem.
www.backerkit.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It also means you're helping independent art survive in an increasingly hostile climate. The campaign is only going til December 3rd - it's now or never, friends.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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Seeing lots more engagement which is wonderful -- but we still need more pledges! There's been a few more so we are sitting at $654 -- but that's still less than halfway. Ebook pledges are $7 CAD - that's $4.99 USD - and mean you get to be the first to read GULA!
Help me fund epic poem GULA: A Poem For The End Times on BackerKit! A modernist/post-modernist long-form poem, GULA explores Carrion City, a place where the lost and forsaken end up and rarely leave -- a mirror city to the world of the beloved and treasured.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Seeing lots more engagement which is wonderful -- but we still need more pledges! There's been a few more so we are sitting at $654 -- but that's still less than halfway. Ebook pledges are $7 CAD - that's $4.99 USD - and mean you get to be the first to read GULA!
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This is pretty much my whole philosophy in a nutshell tbh
Life is about food and love and stories and play.
Everything else is just luggage.
Everything else is just luggage.
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is pretty much my whole philosophy in a nutshell tbh
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This movie sticks in my head because it's got the downright scariest depiction of Gollum, voiced by the enigmatic Brother Theodore, absolute nightmare inducing for kids back then.
Happy 48th anniversary to the best adaptation of THE HOBBIT. You know I’m right.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This movie sticks in my head because it's got the downright scariest depiction of Gollum, voiced by the enigmatic Brother Theodore, absolute nightmare inducing for kids back then.
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Oh someone found the official design of Smile with helmet off, and brought up that his face--like Nice's--is cracked.
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Oh someone found the official design of Smile with helmet off, and brought up that his face--like Nice's--is cracked.
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If you have a little extra today, please help if you can!
a new(ish) flyer made by a friend. atm it’s at $100. anything helps. thank u to everyone who’s been helping out these last months 🩷 #helpsky #mutualaid #transcrowdfund #bipocMA
November 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If you have a little extra today, please help if you can!
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I put the leftover flyers for "Boom Goes the Bride" by @valwrites.ca on the break room tables at work today. This means I got to overhear some very fun snippets of conversation and also be confronted by the fact that my coworkers are children.
Highlights in thread:
1/7
Highlights in thread:
1/7
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I put the leftover flyers for "Boom Goes the Bride" by @valwrites.ca on the break room tables at work today. This means I got to overhear some very fun snippets of conversation and also be confronted by the fact that my coworkers are children.
Highlights in thread:
1/7
Highlights in thread:
1/7
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Just finished this commission piece! ✨ Had so much fun bringing this character to life.
#DigitalArt #CharacterDesign #ArtCommission #AnimeArt #Illustration #CustomArt #ArtistOnBluesky #Artwork #CreativeCommunity #ArtDaily
#DigitalArt #CharacterDesign #ArtCommission #AnimeArt #Illustration #CustomArt #ArtistOnBluesky #Artwork #CreativeCommunity #ArtDaily
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just finished this commission piece! ✨ Had so much fun bringing this character to life.
#DigitalArt #CharacterDesign #ArtCommission #AnimeArt #Illustration #CustomArt #ArtistOnBluesky #Artwork #CreativeCommunity #ArtDaily
#DigitalArt #CharacterDesign #ArtCommission #AnimeArt #Illustration #CustomArt #ArtistOnBluesky #Artwork #CreativeCommunity #ArtDaily
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving