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Jared Leys
@jaredleys.bsky.social
· Mar 4
Hibiscus Tea is out today!
26 poems of love, loss, and what was brewed among the leaves.
26 poems of love, loss, and what was brewed among the leaves.
Duck of the day! This is a Northern pintail. Photo by sharkolot.
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Duck of the day! This is a Northern pintail. Photo by sharkolot.
The Battle of Midway
The battle
at Midway Atoll
was a turning point
they say
in the war
The native seabirds
however
mostly kept to
themselves
The battle
at Midway Atoll
was a turning point
they say
in the war
The native seabirds
however
mostly kept to
themselves
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Battle of Midway
The battle
at Midway Atoll
was a turning point
they say
in the war
The native seabirds
however
mostly kept to
themselves
The battle
at Midway Atoll
was a turning point
they say
in the war
The native seabirds
however
mostly kept to
themselves
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I’m impressed by authors who can take an element of a story—maybe something about the setting, or a character being at a certain location—which is in the story for one particular scene or moment, and yet take advantage of this element to further other aspects of the story.
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’m impressed by authors who can take an element of a story—maybe something about the setting, or a character being at a certain location—which is in the story for one particular scene or moment, and yet take advantage of this element to further other aspects of the story.
Duck of the day! This a Hook Bill. Engraved by Francis Willughby in 1676.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Duck of the day! This a Hook Bill. Engraved by Francis Willughby in 1676.
Indie books are like saltines. They help me feel better when I’m sick.
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Indie books are like saltines. They help me feel better when I’m sick.
Do you draw lessons from other art forms for your writing?
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Do you draw lessons from other art forms for your writing?
If you were to read poetry (unlikely, I know), what would convince you to do so?
a man with a beard wearing sunglasses and a turtleneck
ALT: a man with a beard wearing sunglasses and a turtleneck
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November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you were to read poetry (unlikely, I know), what would convince you to do so?
Duck of the day! This is a common shelduck. Photo by Aidan Semmens.
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Duck of the day! This is a common shelduck. Photo by Aidan Semmens.
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Another actual new story up on my Patreon. Wizfestation is a constant WIP, but this story is one of those romantic horror pieces I mentioned. This one IS paid subscription only, so there's never been a better time to toss a coin to your witcher.
www.patreon.com/posts/pyre-1...
www.patreon.com/posts/pyre-1...
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Another actual new story up on my Patreon. Wizfestation is a constant WIP, but this story is one of those romantic horror pieces I mentioned. This one IS paid subscription only, so there's never been a better time to toss a coin to your witcher.
www.patreon.com/posts/pyre-1...
www.patreon.com/posts/pyre-1...
Ducks of the day! These are Gadwalls. Photo by Shadow Ayush.
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Ducks of the day! These are Gadwalls. Photo by Shadow Ayush.
I hope everyone is having a lovely start to the week! Remember to look out for ducks.
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I hope everyone is having a lovely start to the week! Remember to look out for ducks.
Solid first episode for BNN! Great interview delving into story and magic mushrooms.
Release day for Episode 1 of Bounty News Network!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Solid first episode for BNN! Great interview delving into story and magic mushrooms.
Duck of the day! This is a plumed whistling duck. Photo by JJ Harrison.
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Duck of the day! This is a plumed whistling duck. Photo by JJ Harrison.
From HIBISCUS TEA
Convincing you to read my book by the *last* sentence.
Convincing you to read my book by the *last* sentence.
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
From HIBISCUS TEA
Convincing you to read my book by the *last* sentence.
Convincing you to read my book by the *last* sentence.
Duck of the day! This is a Falkland steamer. Photo by Pismire.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Duck of the day! This is a Falkland steamer. Photo by Pismire.
Tempted to crash out right now. Please tell me something cool about stories or books or writing or ducks instead.
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Tempted to crash out right now. Please tell me something cool about stories or books or writing or ducks instead.
“It’s been a fair few years now since we had a wizard infestation.”
Oh, the feeling of the SHEER INCONVENIENCE is perfectly conveyed. Absolutely fun and wild way to start a story.
Oh, the feeling of the SHEER INCONVENIENCE is perfectly conveyed. Absolutely fun and wild way to start a story.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“It’s been a fair few years now since we had a wizard infestation.”
Oh, the feeling of the SHEER INCONVENIENCE is perfectly conveyed. Absolutely fun and wild way to start a story.
Oh, the feeling of the SHEER INCONVENIENCE is perfectly conveyed. Absolutely fun and wild way to start a story.
Reposted by Jared Leys
Check out the #SPFBO Champions' League table - it's almost full! #SPFBOCL
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...
SPFBO Champions' League!
After 10 years we have 10 champions. So, the only logical thing to do is to line them up on a board and have a champions' league! All 10 cha...
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Check out the #SPFBO Champions' League table - it's almost full! #SPFBOCL
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...
The great thing about reading is all the cool stories.
November 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The great thing about reading is all the cool stories.
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Heuvember day 8! Would you let them into the tavern please?
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Heuvember day 8! Would you let them into the tavern please?
Duck of the day! This is a white-cheeked pintail. Photo by zoosnow.
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Duck of the day! This is a white-cheeked pintail. Photo by zoosnow.
Oops, got stuck on the Duck Pics feed.
So…what are we talking about today?
So…what are we talking about today?
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Oops, got stuck on the Duck Pics feed.
So…what are we talking about today?
So…what are we talking about today?