Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
@kiraofthewind.com
She/her, author of fantasy novels coming from Shadow Spark Publishing✨
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
Fantasy gamer, anime nerd, reader🌈
SFINCS3 judge📚
Autistic ace vampire🧛♀️ LGBTQ+ safe🏳️🌈 Occasional 18+ content🔞
Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/kiraofthewind
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QTP with a female anime character you love ❤️
Erin from Kemono no Souja Erin 💕
Erin from Kemono no Souja Erin 💕
February 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM
QTP with a female anime character you love ❤️
Erin from Kemono no Souja Erin 💕
Erin from Kemono no Souja Erin 💕
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✨YCH Valentine's Heart Chibis!✨
All throughout February I'm opening up YCH chibis on VGen! Help me get verified, and give your special someone a unique gift!
All commissions on: vgen.co/Autumnchild
#art #ych #commission #CommissionOpen
All throughout February I'm opening up YCH chibis on VGen! Help me get verified, and give your special someone a unique gift!
All commissions on: vgen.co/Autumnchild
#art #ych #commission #CommissionOpen
February 1, 2026 at 4:17 PM
✨YCH Valentine's Heart Chibis!✨
All throughout February I'm opening up YCH chibis on VGen! Help me get verified, and give your special someone a unique gift!
All commissions on: vgen.co/Autumnchild
#art #ych #commission #CommissionOpen
All throughout February I'm opening up YCH chibis on VGen! Help me get verified, and give your special someone a unique gift!
All commissions on: vgen.co/Autumnchild
#art #ych #commission #CommissionOpen
#TBRuary
I'm Erika/Kira, a writer and reader of fantasy. I read books, manga, and story-based video games (RPGs, visual novels, etc.)
For this challenge, I intend to talk about all the media I consume. I have a huge backlog of everything, so I'll no doubt find a thing to talk about every day, lol
I'm Erika/Kira, a writer and reader of fantasy. I read books, manga, and story-based video games (RPGs, visual novels, etc.)
For this challenge, I intend to talk about all the media I consume. I have a huge backlog of everything, so I'll no doubt find a thing to talk about every day, lol
Welcome to #TBRuary, everyone!
Let us know who you are, what you like to read, and how many books are on your TBR!
Readers: share one book that's extremely important to you!
Writers: share a book you wrote that you want more people to read!
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
Let us know who you are, what you like to read, and how many books are on your TBR!
Readers: share one book that's extremely important to you!
Writers: share a book you wrote that you want more people to read!
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
February 1, 2026 at 1:27 PM
#TBRuary
I'm Erika/Kira, a writer and reader of fantasy. I read books, manga, and story-based video games (RPGs, visual novels, etc.)
For this challenge, I intend to talk about all the media I consume. I have a huge backlog of everything, so I'll no doubt find a thing to talk about every day, lol
I'm Erika/Kira, a writer and reader of fantasy. I read books, manga, and story-based video games (RPGs, visual novels, etc.)
For this challenge, I intend to talk about all the media I consume. I have a huge backlog of everything, so I'll no doubt find a thing to talk about every day, lol
#Febchantment
Magic in the Pentagonal Dominion mixes mystery and wonder with actual hard science. Element-based magic particles exist and can bind with other atoms. Fire elementron attached to mercury atom, for instance, makes a sort of 'watery lava.' When attached to cobalt, the effect varies, but
Magic in the Pentagonal Dominion mixes mystery and wonder with actual hard science. Element-based magic particles exist and can bind with other atoms. Fire elementron attached to mercury atom, for instance, makes a sort of 'watery lava.' When attached to cobalt, the effect varies, but
Welcome to #Febchantment!
This month we're talking magic systems! Whether you're building a new one or yapping about an old one, welcome!
Introduce yourself & your world, including the magic. Keep it brief so you still have plenty to talk about the rest of the month!
#writingcommunity #writesky
This month we're talking magic systems! Whether you're building a new one or yapping about an old one, welcome!
Introduce yourself & your world, including the magic. Keep it brief so you still have plenty to talk about the rest of the month!
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
#Febchantment
Magic in the Pentagonal Dominion mixes mystery and wonder with actual hard science. Element-based magic particles exist and can bind with other atoms. Fire elementron attached to mercury atom, for instance, makes a sort of 'watery lava.' When attached to cobalt, the effect varies, but
Magic in the Pentagonal Dominion mixes mystery and wonder with actual hard science. Element-based magic particles exist and can bind with other atoms. Fire elementron attached to mercury atom, for instance, makes a sort of 'watery lava.' When attached to cobalt, the effect varies, but
#WIPSnips #WriteSky
When Turnip wants to change the goal of a board game, Grilled and Garlic push back a little.
(this scene was inspired by the board game scene in Disco Elysium. The line about a zealot was inspired by a line in Crusader Kings 2 from an event when you're raising a child, lmao)
When Turnip wants to change the goal of a board game, Grilled and Garlic push back a little.
(this scene was inspired by the board game scene in Disco Elysium. The line about a zealot was inspired by a line in Crusader Kings 2 from an event when you're raising a child, lmao)
February 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
My world is called the Pentagonal Dominion. It got its name not from a true physical alignment, but conceptualization of how the six planes connect. The people imagine it as 5 planes in a pentagon and 1 in the center. The planes don't *actually* exist in the same space.
My world is called the Pentagonal Dominion. It got its name not from a true physical alignment, but conceptualization of how the six planes connect. The people imagine it as 5 planes in a pentagon and 1 in the center. The planes don't *actually* exist in the same space.
February 1, 2026 at 11:36 AM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
My world is called the Pentagonal Dominion. It got its name not from a true physical alignment, but conceptualization of how the six planes connect. The people imagine it as 5 planes in a pentagon and 1 in the center. The planes don't *actually* exist in the same space.
My world is called the Pentagonal Dominion. It got its name not from a true physical alignment, but conceptualization of how the six planes connect. The people imagine it as 5 planes in a pentagon and 1 in the center. The planes don't *actually* exist in the same space.
Welcome to a new month of Monthly Worldbuilders! Here's your first #FebruaryWorldbuilders prompt. This week I'm asking about the physical world you are writing about/creating/whatever you're doing. Does your world have a name? Is it a planet? A country? Something else?
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Welcome to a new month of Monthly Worldbuilders! Here's your first #FebruaryWorldbuilders prompt. This week I'm asking about the physical world you are writing about/creating/whatever you're doing. Does your world have a name? Is it a planet? A country? Something else?
I've been playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and became an Eevee...
Which got me thinking:
If YOU were turned into an Eevee, what would you want to evolve into?
Which got me thinking:
If YOU were turned into an Eevee, what would you want to evolve into?
February 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I've been playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and became an Eevee...
Which got me thinking:
If YOU were turned into an Eevee, what would you want to evolve into?
Which got me thinking:
If YOU were turned into an Eevee, what would you want to evolve into?
#AwesomeCharacters
It would probably depend on what Tynan is being interviewed for 😅
I could see it being:
-Merchant of Dance
-Mind and Death Godblood
-Current Infant
-Demon Lord
It would probably depend on what Tynan is being interviewed for 😅
I could see it being:
-Merchant of Dance
-Mind and Death Godblood
-Current Infant
-Demon Lord
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What does your character's lower third say?
If your character was interviewed on the news/a documentary, or was on reality TV, what would the blurb under their name be?
Funny or serious, whichever you prefer!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What does your character's lower third say?
If your character was interviewed on the news/a documentary, or was on reality TV, what would the blurb under their name be?
Funny or serious, whichever you prefer!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 31, 2026 at 11:21 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
It would probably depend on what Tynan is being interviewed for 😅
I could see it being:
-Merchant of Dance
-Mind and Death Godblood
-Current Infant
-Demon Lord
It would probably depend on what Tynan is being interviewed for 😅
I could see it being:
-Merchant of Dance
-Mind and Death Godblood
-Current Infant
-Demon Lord
GET HYPED for some February prompt games!
I've got my FebruaryWorldbuilders here
bsky.app/profile/kira...
I've got my FebruaryWorldbuilders here
bsky.app/profile/kira...
I've had a hell of a week (or two) but I'm recovering. I hope to spend some time with your posts in the coming few days!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
For now, here's #FebruaryWorldbuilders! This marks the second birthday of the Monthly Worldbuilders prompts, started on Twitter, but getting traction here now. Enjoy!
January 31, 2026 at 7:36 PM
GET HYPED for some February prompt games!
I've got my FebruaryWorldbuilders here
bsky.app/profile/kira...
I've got my FebruaryWorldbuilders here
bsky.app/profile/kira...
Not much progress today😔 I barely got anything written. Even though I've finally outlined this story, I'm struggling to really START the damn thing
ACCOUNTABILITY POST
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
January 31, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Not much progress today😔 I barely got anything written. Even though I've finally outlined this story, I'm struggling to really START the damn thing
ACCOUNTABILITY POST
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
January 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM
ACCOUNTABILITY POST
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
1/31/26
Oh hey, we finally reached the end of January! I'm gonna work on my short story today. Let's write!
#AwesomeCharacters
Usually I'm on the outside, directing. However, when I need to get into their mind, I will do so. I will sit and meditate, channel them into me. I *become* my characters. I don't usually do actual writing/typing in this state. It's just to help me understand.
Usually I'm on the outside, directing. However, when I need to get into their mind, I will do so. I will sit and meditate, channel them into me. I *become* my characters. I don't usually do actual writing/typing in this state. It's just to help me understand.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
When you write a scene with your character, are you the director overseeing their actions, or are you playing the part of one or more characters? Something else?
Does that change depending on the circumstances?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
When you write a scene with your character, are you the director overseeing their actions, or are you playing the part of one or more characters? Something else?
Does that change depending on the circumstances?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Usually I'm on the outside, directing. However, when I need to get into their mind, I will do so. I will sit and meditate, channel them into me. I *become* my characters. I don't usually do actual writing/typing in this state. It's just to help me understand.
Usually I'm on the outside, directing. However, when I need to get into their mind, I will do so. I will sit and meditate, channel them into me. I *become* my characters. I don't usually do actual writing/typing in this state. It's just to help me understand.
Just seeing this now, two days later, but sounds cool!
Tynan was born to Fight, quite literally. The other options are simply not actually options in their mind.
Tynan was born to Fight, quite literally. The other options are simply not actually options in their mind.
Let's start a new tradition.
Welcome to my first #WritingQ Thursday.
This week's question?
When faced with a dangerous situation, does your character respond with fight, flight, or something else? (See also: freeze and fawn)
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #Writing #AmWriting #Writesky
Welcome to my first #WritingQ Thursday.
This week's question?
When faced with a dangerous situation, does your character respond with fight, flight, or something else? (See also: freeze and fawn)
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #Writing #AmWriting #Writesky
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Just seeing this now, two days later, but sounds cool!
Tynan was born to Fight, quite literally. The other options are simply not actually options in their mind.
Tynan was born to Fight, quite literally. The other options are simply not actually options in their mind.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
The unfortunate part of worldbuilding since the 90s is a lot of things are "too little, too late" for me. I would love to use Obsidian or World Anvil but I can't be bothered to start now😂
I use:
-A 20-year-old Word doc
-One Note
-Wonderdraft (maps)
-Aeon Timeline (timeline)
The unfortunate part of worldbuilding since the 90s is a lot of things are "too little, too late" for me. I would love to use Obsidian or World Anvil but I can't be bothered to start now😂
I use:
-A 20-year-old Word doc
-One Note
-Wonderdraft (maps)
-Aeon Timeline (timeline)
#JanuaryWorldbuilders What apps, programs, tools have you used to help with your worldbuilding? Do you use anything for storing notes, making maps, randomly generating names, keeping a timeline or a calendar? Tell us about it! Please no GenAI🚫
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
The unfortunate part of worldbuilding since the 90s is a lot of things are "too little, too late" for me. I would love to use Obsidian or World Anvil but I can't be bothered to start now😂
I use:
-A 20-year-old Word doc
-One Note
-Wonderdraft (maps)
-Aeon Timeline (timeline)
The unfortunate part of worldbuilding since the 90s is a lot of things are "too little, too late" for me. I would love to use Obsidian or World Anvil but I can't be bothered to start now😂
I use:
-A 20-year-old Word doc
-One Note
-Wonderdraft (maps)
-Aeon Timeline (timeline)
#WIPSnips #WriteSky
I got nothing in Welcome to the Good Thyme Inn for this, so I'm gonna do a different story today. Here's the intro from Better the Devil You Know, a short story about Steffa's first day at Five Saints Academy where she learns the man who almost killed her is a teacher's assistant
I got nothing in Welcome to the Good Thyme Inn for this, so I'm gonna do a different story today. Here's the intro from Better the Devil You Know, a short story about Steffa's first day at Five Saints Academy where she learns the man who almost killed her is a teacher's assistant
January 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders What apps, programs, tools have you used to help with your worldbuilding? Do you use anything for storing notes, making maps, randomly generating names, keeping a timeline or a calendar? Tell us about it! Please no GenAI🚫
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders What apps, programs, tools have you used to help with your worldbuilding? Do you use anything for storing notes, making maps, randomly generating names, keeping a timeline or a calendar? Tell us about it! Please no GenAI🚫
THIS IS A KIRBY APPRECIATION TOPIC <(^.^)>
Please show appreciation for my favorite friend-shaped boy. He floats, he fights, he sucks (affectionate), he's the best and cutest pink puffball around.
What are you favorite Kirby games?
What are your favorite copy abilities?
POST GIFS/PICS
Hi, Sensei
Please show appreciation for my favorite friend-shaped boy. He floats, he fights, he sucks (affectionate), he's the best and cutest pink puffball around.
What are you favorite Kirby games?
What are your favorite copy abilities?
POST GIFS/PICS
Hi, Sensei
kirby is flying through the air with a red and white umbrella
Alt: kirby is flying through the air with a red and white umbrella
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
THIS IS A KIRBY APPRECIATION TOPIC <(^.^)>
Please show appreciation for my favorite friend-shaped boy. He floats, he fights, he sucks (affectionate), he's the best and cutest pink puffball around.
What are you favorite Kirby games?
What are your favorite copy abilities?
POST GIFS/PICS
Hi, Sensei
Please show appreciation for my favorite friend-shaped boy. He floats, he fights, he sucks (affectionate), he's the best and cutest pink puffball around.
What are you favorite Kirby games?
What are your favorite copy abilities?
POST GIFS/PICS
Hi, Sensei
I first created Sidonay a long time ago and he was a reference to the Final Fantasy Cids who are always tech-inclined. My "Sid" is also a science guy.
I refined him later with elements inspired by Genshin's Scaramouche. The big fancy hat, the edgelord attitude, the desire to become a god...
I refined him later with elements inspired by Genshin's Scaramouche. The big fancy hat, the edgelord attitude, the desire to become a god...
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 30
#writingq: Pick one of your OCs. What character(s) inspired their creation?
Veldandi is an odd mix of several characters, most notably Kiki of Kiki's Delivery Service. There's also a bit of Magilou (Tales of Berseria) & Castti (Octopath Traveler 2).
#writingq: Pick one of your OCs. What character(s) inspired their creation?
Veldandi is an odd mix of several characters, most notably Kiki of Kiki's Delivery Service. There's also a bit of Magilou (Tales of Berseria) & Castti (Octopath Traveler 2).
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I first created Sidonay a long time ago and he was a reference to the Final Fantasy Cids who are always tech-inclined. My "Sid" is also a science guy.
I refined him later with elements inspired by Genshin's Scaramouche. The big fancy hat, the edgelord attitude, the desire to become a god...
I refined him later with elements inspired by Genshin's Scaramouche. The big fancy hat, the edgelord attitude, the desire to become a god...
#Critterary
Plant/fungi-based creatures are a good one! I didn't even realize until now they hadn't been included, but a lot of people in my worldbuilding circle of friends have something that would apply. I have a lot, but no art of any of them yet, so my reply would have been text only
Plant/fungi-based creatures are a good one! I didn't even realize until now they hadn't been included, but a lot of people in my worldbuilding circle of friends have something that would apply. I have a lot, but no art of any of them yet, so my reply would have been text only
Day 30
"Single-cells? Pathogens? Plants? Fungi? Would those even be popular??" You all showed me!! 😅 Some slots I regret not adding, & others like kaiju, were ones I didn't think about till the month was set. So, an additional Free day! What else did I miss?? 🤔
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
"Single-cells? Pathogens? Plants? Fungi? Would those even be popular??" You all showed me!! 😅 Some slots I regret not adding, & others like kaiju, were ones I didn't think about till the month was set. So, an additional Free day! What else did I miss?? 🤔
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM
#Critterary
Plant/fungi-based creatures are a good one! I didn't even realize until now they hadn't been included, but a lot of people in my worldbuilding circle of friends have something that would apply. I have a lot, but no art of any of them yet, so my reply would have been text only
Plant/fungi-based creatures are a good one! I didn't even realize until now they hadn't been included, but a lot of people in my worldbuilding circle of friends have something that would apply. I have a lot, but no art of any of them yet, so my reply would have been text only
#Pretendpanel
Skill and output. I severely burnt myself out a few years ago, but I want to get back to relatively consistent output.
I also want to improve my prose. I say this every time and it'll probably be my answer the next several times I'm asked. I'm never happy with my prose, lol
Skill and output. I severely burnt myself out a few years ago, but I want to get back to relatively consistent output.
I also want to improve my prose. I say this every time and it'll probably be my answer the next several times I'm asked. I'm never happy with my prose, lol
Hello #pretendpanel, here's your next question...
January 30th: What's the next evolution you would like to see for yourself as a writer? (in terms of skill, output, input, etc - maybe focus on things you can control and not pipedreams)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 30th: What's the next evolution you would like to see for yourself as a writer? (in terms of skill, output, input, etc - maybe focus on things you can control and not pipedreams)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 PM
#Pretendpanel
Skill and output. I severely burnt myself out a few years ago, but I want to get back to relatively consistent output.
I also want to improve my prose. I say this every time and it'll probably be my answer the next several times I'm asked. I'm never happy with my prose, lol
Skill and output. I severely burnt myself out a few years ago, but I want to get back to relatively consistent output.
I also want to improve my prose. I say this every time and it'll probably be my answer the next several times I'm asked. I'm never happy with my prose, lol
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
One day, soon after she found and adopted Shanks, Shallot asked a Kraken guest for any tips or advice on how to raise a Kraken child.
One day, soon after she found and adopted Shanks, Shallot asked a Kraken guest for any tips or advice on how to raise a Kraken child.
January 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
One day, soon after she found and adopted Shanks, Shallot asked a Kraken guest for any tips or advice on how to raise a Kraken child.
One day, soon after she found and adopted Shanks, Shallot asked a Kraken guest for any tips or advice on how to raise a Kraken child.
Reposted by Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
To celebrate leaving Kindle Unlimited (and also my birthday!), all of my Cruel Gods books are now on Itch.io, and for this weekend only, they're part of an Itch bundle! Get all four books with a 35% discount!
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
January 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM
To celebrate leaving Kindle Unlimited (and also my birthday!), all of my Cruel Gods books are now on Itch.io, and for this weekend only, they're part of an Itch bundle! Get all four books with a 35% discount!
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
#JanuaryWorldbuilders, what research are you currently doing for your worldbuilding? Or what have you looked up recently? if nothing else, do you have any fun facts you want to share with the rest of us? 👀
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders, what research are you currently doing for your worldbuilding? Or what have you looked up recently? if nothing else, do you have any fun facts you want to share with the rest of us? 👀
Reposted by Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)
#SFFChat Q3:
I'll choose a fellow autistic author, @kiraofthewind.com!
Her monthly worldbuilding prompts are helpful and fun. I've not read her books yet, despite being enamored with her bug themed worldbuilding, so I just bought Merchants of Knowledge and Magic to correct this oversight.
I'll choose a fellow autistic author, @kiraofthewind.com!
Her monthly worldbuilding prompts are helpful and fun. I've not read her books yet, despite being enamored with her bug themed worldbuilding, so I just bought Merchants of Knowledge and Magic to correct this oversight.
#SFFChat Q3: Recommend a neurodivergent or disabled author or character (apart from one of your own)!
January 30, 2026 at 3:13 AM
#SFFChat Q3:
I'll choose a fellow autistic author, @kiraofthewind.com!
Her monthly worldbuilding prompts are helpful and fun. I've not read her books yet, despite being enamored with her bug themed worldbuilding, so I just bought Merchants of Knowledge and Magic to correct this oversight.
I'll choose a fellow autistic author, @kiraofthewind.com!
Her monthly worldbuilding prompts are helpful and fun. I've not read her books yet, despite being enamored with her bug themed worldbuilding, so I just bought Merchants of Knowledge and Magic to correct this oversight.