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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them)

@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social

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Author of smut, romantasy, and horror. Your one stop shop for Victorian fantasy werewolf romance! They/Them. No AI. Sometimes NSFW. Occasionally posts Victorian erotic photos. https://www.patreon.com/ddwardiswriting

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 11d

Ok. Still working on Star Sentinels. So this seems like a good idea.

I'm DD Ward, smut and trauma peddler.

I'm working on my project: Star Sentinels of Cerberus. It's a buddy cop story about veteran and rookie magical girls teaming up to stop a kaiju in a futuristic city of tomorrow.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 12d

#PlotTober Day 1: Introduce yourself & your WIP

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 8h

Ren has the advantage of growing up on modern Earth. More freedom there.

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Will BOO-rows 🖖🍞🥀 @reforest-kelley.bsky.social · 10h

Derek, the menswear guy

Garak - a plain, simple tailor

All I'm saying is you've never seen them in the same room together

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Doober @doobermcgoober.bsky.social · 19h

OC 👻

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parker parrella @parkparr.bsky.social · 19h

Haze on Two Horizons, 2023

A rectangular painting of orange and blue foliage layered as if double exposed. Above the plants a red sun with a large, pale yellow halo partially obscures a second sun behind

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 8h

My roommate: he looks like he lost a fight with a blender. And he smells like ass cuz his ass is infected.

Me: ... 😏

Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 8h

Quote with 2 female video game characters you like!

Princess Zelda holding a sheikah slate and a torch.

Urbosa slashing with an electrified sword

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Zed Prospero @zprospero.bsky.social · 21h

#PlotTober

Virgil has been alone for so long, others help *him* is hard. He's unused to being cared for. Accepting he can't fix everything and trusting others more is his arc.

The biggest obstacle for a man obsessed with control? Well, "Hell is Other People" after all.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

11. What are some possible ways your main character(s) could grow and change over the course of the story? On the other hand, what are some ways their growth could be hindered?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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New Title Cards Every Day! The Official DBZEpisodes Account @dbzepisodes.bsky.social · 18h

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Zed Prospero @zprospero.bsky.social · 21h

#PloTober

Climate change. A big threat in "Hail Santa" is the North Pole is literally melting.

And "Justice". Sometimes Virgil feels like a coward for not picking up the pitchfork and scouring the world of evil. Virgil seems to attract crusaders, one way or another.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 1d

#PlotTober Day 12: Antagonists

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

12. What could you use to represent obstacles that try to stop the main character(s) from achieving their goals and from growing into the person they could potentially be? Consider other characters, forces of nature, difficult circumstances, etc.

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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bev (indie author) 👩🏻‍💻 @beverlyannemichel.bsky.social · 18h

Short on funds this month and could really use some help.

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Anything helps!!

#helpsky #helpfolkslive2025 #mutualaid #maboost #disabled 💸💕

Disability Crowdfunding.
Internet: $60.
Electric: $40.
Water: $60 (due on the 15th).
Other: $200.

Venmo: bevmichele
PayPal: bevmichele
Kofi: beverlyannemichel

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h

When they tell you they plan on throwing out the constitution, believe them.

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 9h

CANADIANS!! The official petition started by a member of Parliament to fight back against payment processors' censorship of legal content is only open for a few more days. Make sure you've signed it: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 8h

a couple of anime girls hugging each other with a fox logo in the corner

Alt: a couple of anime girls hugging each other with a fox logo in the corner

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🍊 @sablecitrus.bsky.social · 1d

The Sound is Irresistible

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Walker Harris @walkerharris.net · 21h

#Kinktober Day 12: Sex work

Rachel goes to a Bachelorette party at a queer-friendly strip club. Old friends bring up bad memories but a new acquaintance heats things up.

Sapphic spiciness prelude to a scene posted 2 days ago.

Ao3: archiveofourown.org/works/72244831

#IndieKinktober #PhlQueens

Screenshot of a work-in-progress manuscript.

She breathes into my ear, gasping. “I… I am adjusting one of my limits.”
“Oh?”
Her tongue follows the entire outer edge of my ear and I shiver.
“I want you to kiss me.” She looks me in the eye. There is an intense fire in her gaze. “If you want to.”
I lunge for her face but stop just a breath away from her lips, making sure she wants to close that distance.
Oh God, does she ever! Her mouth is on mine. Her tongue exploring my mouth and mine exploring hers, battling each other.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 20h

🗡️ fantasy novella
⚰️ accidental reawakening of dead immortals
🏹 gallant knights
👑 evil kingdom 🤝 evil queendom
🌲 enchanted plants and forests
🥀 romance and friendship

🔖 link: mybook.to/mUVTmR
💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/a-light-for-...
📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Ebook cover for ‘A Light for the Dead to Follow’ by Rebecca Crunden. Cover image is of a skull surrounded by red-pink flowers. There are vines at the top beside the title. The title font is black and maroon, the name font is white.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 23h

Please remember that "that's illegal" is a *description*, not a *conclusion*.

The law PROHIBITS people from doing things. It does not PREVENT people from doing things. "Illegal" does not mean "impossible." "Illegal" means "on a list of actions the government can, but is not required, to punish."

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bev (indie author) 👩🏻‍💻 @beverlyannemichel.bsky.social · 17h

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bev (indie author) 👩🏻‍💻 @beverlyannemichel.bsky.social · 1d

I swear I’m just going to start a monthly goal on kofi with the way things have been lately.

Anyway, short on funds for bills after not being able to catch up last month.

Internet: $60
Electric: $40
Water: $60
Other: $200

ko-fi.com/beverlyannem...

#helpsky #helpfolkslive2025 #mutualaid 💸💕

Buy Beverly a Coffee

Become a supporter of Beverly today!

ko-fi.com

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bryanguarderas.bsky.social @bryanguarderas.bsky.social · 11h

Conversion therapy is nothing more than psychological abuse towards LGBTQ+ individuals, as it leaves lasting scars and trauma on whoever is subjected to it. Many homosexuals have been driven to suicide by this barbaric practice (1/2).

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 9h

My Current Engery

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✧Yuki | ユキ✧ @yookes.bsky.social · 1d

Starting the spooky season off with father 👻🎃

#GenshinImpact

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Robert Raymond @robertr369.bsky.social · 14h

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Autumn Wolff | Lesbian Romance Author @autumnwolff.bsky.social · 9h

In less than 3 weeks, I'll officially be moving to Quebec. And I'm still raising money for moving expenses and tuition. Anything you can spare would really help.

I have a GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-autum...

And a book bundle: itch.io/s/159177/the...

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 17h

Emerg trip occurred, cat has pooped and consumed water but the poor little dude still hasn't eaten 😭 checking on him every 15-20 minutes and praying he'll eat soon so we don't have to take him back in

In the meantime, we're already out $360 so it'd be cool if you tossed a coin to your writer

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SJWJamesBond @mvbrat10.bsky.social · 15h

Just need to keep the momentum up. The weather is especially getting colder. And I need to pay the bills while I wait for SSI disability and Section 8. Please help me if you can. #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidHelp #HelpSky

bfitzinAR @bfitzinar.bsky.social · 15h

~$250 OCT FOOD/MEDS/HYGIENE RN + ~$150 UTILITIES BY THE END OF THE MONTH.

Disabled. Waiting on SSI determination for income. Waiting on Section 8 for permanent housing. Still has to eat & pay bills. Any combo ppl x $$ = $400 is good.

Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025

SJWJamesBond @mvbrat10.bsky.social · 15h

Paid the electric and internet bills but I need to keep the momentum up. I haven't gotten new donations yet. Please. I need to keep the momentum up. Help me to pay next month's bills and for food as well and supplies. bsky.app/profile/mvbr...

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