K.D. Upton
@kduptonwrites.bsky.social
Author. Writer of The Kaitlynn Dahl Mysteries, and others in the MTS, Supernatural Suspense, and SciFi genres.
Buy books: www.kduptonwrites.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@instoriedworlds
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/books-tea-with-kd
Buy books: www.kduptonwrites.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@instoriedworlds
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/books-tea-with-kd
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You can make art.
The biggest step isn't getting good at art, it's being willing to make art that doesn't match the idea of "good art" in your head.
Making a lot of imperfect art is an essential step toward making perfect art; a counterproductive goal you shouldn't have anyway.
Just make art.
The biggest step isn't getting good at art, it's being willing to make art that doesn't match the idea of "good art" in your head.
Making a lot of imperfect art is an essential step toward making perfect art; a counterproductive goal you shouldn't have anyway.
Just make art.
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
You can make art.
The biggest step isn't getting good at art, it's being willing to make art that doesn't match the idea of "good art" in your head.
Making a lot of imperfect art is an essential step toward making perfect art; a counterproductive goal you shouldn't have anyway.
Just make art.
The biggest step isn't getting good at art, it's being willing to make art that doesn't match the idea of "good art" in your head.
Making a lot of imperfect art is an essential step toward making perfect art; a counterproductive goal you shouldn't have anyway.
Just make art.
Skylar hugs friends but she keeps others at a distance. She can sense their emotions & sometimes thoughts so she doesn’t need touch.
Kaitlynn is a handshake person but secretly craves touch because her mother never gave her much attention save for academics.
Daisy seeks it. 1/2
Kaitlynn is a handshake person but secretly craves touch because her mother never gave her much attention save for academics.
Daisy seeks it. 1/2
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How does your character feel about physical touch?
Are they fans of a handshake, hug, pat on the back, etc?
Do they prefer to keep their distance?
Does it matter how close they are to the other person?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How does your character feel about physical touch?
Are they fans of a handshake, hug, pat on the back, etc?
Do they prefer to keep their distance?
Does it matter how close they are to the other person?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Skylar hugs friends but she keeps others at a distance. She can sense their emotions & sometimes thoughts so she doesn’t need touch.
Kaitlynn is a handshake person but secretly craves touch because her mother never gave her much attention save for academics.
Daisy seeks it. 1/2
Kaitlynn is a handshake person but secretly craves touch because her mother never gave her much attention save for academics.
Daisy seeks it. 1/2
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#FREE 11/21-11/25!
Who's in the mood for a Beauty and the Beast retelling for adults with a surprising twist?
Check out Handsome and the Yeti!
Will Bellamy fall for the cute Yeti girl keeping him captive?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZS6G41
#paranormalromance #fantasy #Booksky
Cover Art by Leah Keeler
Who's in the mood for a Beauty and the Beast retelling for adults with a surprising twist?
Check out Handsome and the Yeti!
Will Bellamy fall for the cute Yeti girl keeping him captive?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZS6G41
#paranormalromance #fantasy #Booksky
Cover Art by Leah Keeler
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#FREE 11/21-11/25!
Who's in the mood for a Beauty and the Beast retelling for adults with a surprising twist?
Check out Handsome and the Yeti!
Will Bellamy fall for the cute Yeti girl keeping him captive?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZS6G41
#paranormalromance #fantasy #Booksky
Cover Art by Leah Keeler
Who's in the mood for a Beauty and the Beast retelling for adults with a surprising twist?
Check out Handsome and the Yeti!
Will Bellamy fall for the cute Yeti girl keeping him captive?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZS6G41
#paranormalromance #fantasy #Booksky
Cover Art by Leah Keeler
Skylar learns she’s a Druidic witch. Witches, sorcerers & wizards use magic. Although there are ghosts, werewolves & vampires too #worldbuilding ⚡️📚 #booksky
Authors and Gamemasters, today's world building question!
In your world who is able to and/or who is allowed to use magic?
#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts
In your world who is able to and/or who is allowed to use magic?
#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Skylar learns she’s a Druidic witch. Witches, sorcerers & wizards use magic. Although there are ghosts, werewolves & vampires too #worldbuilding ⚡️📚 #booksky
Skylar is the odd duck because she fled from the constraints of her maternal GM & forged her own path. Skylar is closest to her Great Aunt Hazel. #characterdevelopment ⚡️📚 #booksky
Today's character question!
In your character's family (blood or chosen) who was the odd one out? What was their relationship with them? If it was your character, who in their family was closest to them?
#characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt
In your character's family (blood or chosen) who was the odd one out? What was their relationship with them? If it was your character, who in their family was closest to them?
#characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Skylar is the odd duck because she fled from the constraints of her maternal GM & forged her own path. Skylar is closest to her Great Aunt Hazel. #characterdevelopment ⚡️📚 #booksky
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Give me strength to be kind. To myself. To others. It’s that kind of day.
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Give me strength to be kind. To myself. To others. It’s that kind of day.
Write the book you want to read. Paint the picture you want to see. Block out everything else & believe you will because you can. You already have. Most of all love yourself & look at all you’ve done just to get here. You are amazing. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 18, 2025:
What encouragement would you give yourself? (Pretend you're talking to someone else, if that helps!)
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What encouragement would you give yourself? (Pretend you're talking to someone else, if that helps!)
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Write the book you want to read. Paint the picture you want to see. Block out everything else & believe you will because you can. You already have. Most of all love yourself & look at all you’ve done just to get here. You are amazing. #SpoonieAuthChat
Honestly? Just getting out of bed and literally putting one foot in front of the other. Lots of health issues lately & I'm proud that I'm handling it with care, love, and heaps of humility! I'm also proud that I'm still writing & painting regardless. I'm proud others are 2 #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 17, 2025:
It's healthy to be proud! What's making you proud these days?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
It's healthy to be proud! What's making you proud these days?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Honestly? Just getting out of bed and literally putting one foot in front of the other. Lots of health issues lately & I'm proud that I'm handling it with care, love, and heaps of humility! I'm also proud that I'm still writing & painting regardless. I'm proud others are 2 #SpoonieAuthChat
Another 1000+ words written in the next Skylar Night Witch Mysteries & poor Skylar. She's in Iceland & murder keeps following her. Add that w/her overbearing grandmother, abducted sister, and the return of her mother she'd thought dead & she's barely hanging on. Cover coming soon ⚡📚 💙📚 #booksky
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Another 1000+ words written in the next Skylar Night Witch Mysteries & poor Skylar. She's in Iceland & murder keeps following her. Add that w/her overbearing grandmother, abducted sister, and the return of her mother she'd thought dead & she's barely hanging on. Cover coming soon ⚡📚 💙📚 #booksky
Every day.😂 I push forward everyday Even though it feels this way. That’s the only reason I’ve published 13+ books. Keeps me on my toes. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 13, 2025:
Did you ever have a moment or moments when you kicked imposter syndrome to the curb?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Did you ever have a moment or moments when you kicked imposter syndrome to the curb?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Every day.😂 I push forward everyday Even though it feels this way. That’s the only reason I’ve published 13+ books. Keeps me on my toes. #SpoonieAuthChat
Push self-doubt aside and focus on bringing my characters to life. Drown perfectionism and enjoy the process. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 11, 2025:
How would you like to see yourself improve as an author?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
How would you like to see yourself improve as an author?
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November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Push self-doubt aside and focus on bringing my characters to life. Drown perfectionism and enjoy the process. #SpoonieAuthChat
Timeline cleanse!
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Timeline cleanse!
In a flare right now & I can’t write/draw/paint like I want. So, it’s nap time for me and riding this coaster, hoping it slows down & evens out soon enough. Time to rest/rejuvenate & grateful for my family’s support. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 10, 2025:
It's healthy to vent! What's frustrating you right now about writing?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
It's healthy to vent! What's frustrating you right now about writing?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In a flare right now & I can’t write/draw/paint like I want. So, it’s nap time for me and riding this coaster, hoping it slows down & evens out soon enough. Time to rest/rejuvenate & grateful for my family’s support. #SpoonieAuthChat
Yep
I don't need a job, I need a gothic manor in which I sit about reading and wandering in ankle length nightgowns
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yep
Every author has a process. A character for me morphs into reality the more layers I add. Kaitlynn combines multiple personalities I’ve befriended over the years & a dash of me. She’s flawed, confused, a people pleaser, bright & fierce. Oh & she’s great at solving puzzles like murder. #booksky ⚡️📚
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Every author has a process. A character for me morphs into reality the more layers I add. Kaitlynn combines multiple personalities I’ve befriended over the years & a dash of me. She’s flawed, confused, a people pleaser, bright & fierce. Oh & she’s great at solving puzzles like murder. #booksky ⚡️📚
Got the COVID & Flu shots yesterday and can’t sleep. Ears are plugged up, aching even with meds & I’m exhausted. At least figure skating is on.
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Got the COVID & Flu shots yesterday and can’t sleep. Ears are plugged up, aching even with meds & I’m exhausted. At least figure skating is on.
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Maine Sunrise 6”x8” oil
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Maine Sunrise 6”x8” oil
I have a trusted reviewer after I’ve drafted, revised multiple times and also edited it to the best of my ability. After their review, I make changes/corrections & then send to an editor. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 5, 2025:
When do you feel a work is ready to share with beta reviewers and/or critique partners?
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When do you feel a work is ready to share with beta reviewers and/or critique partners?
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November 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I have a trusted reviewer after I’ve drafted, revised multiple times and also edited it to the best of my ability. After their review, I make changes/corrections & then send to an editor. #SpoonieAuthChat
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🧐 The Surprising Power of Letting Myself Be Silly 😜
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧐 The Surprising Power of Letting Myself Be Silly 😜
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
I did a guest post on Jennifer L. Gadd's blog about my new book: We've Come for Your Eggs.
Check it out:
jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/g...
Thanks @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social 🤩
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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In summary: art is hard. Don’t beat yourself up over it not solely paying your bills in the worst version of America we’ve ever seen. Do for self, and love your work.
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
In summary: art is hard. Don’t beat yourself up over it not solely paying your bills in the worst version of America we’ve ever seen. Do for self, and love your work.
Reposted by K.D. Upton
New York knows how to do Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
New York knows how to do Halloween!