Rowan Ashland
@rowanashland.bsky.social
Writer, artist, gardener. Owned by three cats.
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I'm Rowan, and I've written almost 12k words this week!
My WIP is a fantasy retelling of Norse mythology from Loki's perspective.
#WeeknightWriters #WriteSky #writingcommunity #fantasy #Norse #Loki
My WIP is a fantasy retelling of Norse mythology from Loki's perspective.
#WeeknightWriters #WriteSky #writingcommunity #fantasy #Norse #Loki
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going! (Or not going, that's valid too)
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I'm Rowan, and I've written almost 12k words this week!
My WIP is a fantasy retelling of Norse mythology from Loki's perspective.
#WeeknightWriters #WriteSky #writingcommunity #fantasy #Norse #Loki
My WIP is a fantasy retelling of Norse mythology from Loki's perspective.
#WeeknightWriters #WriteSky #writingcommunity #fantasy #Norse #Loki
4,800 words written today! Woo! Pretty sure I'm hypomanic right now!
#writing #WriteSky #writingcommunity
#writing #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
4,800 words written today! Woo! Pretty sure I'm hypomanic right now!
#writing #WriteSky #writingcommunity
#writing #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Woo! 70k words and over 3,600 words written today! And I've still got more words in me for tonight! This draft is flying along, on schedule to finish on Dec. 31st!
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #mythology #retelling
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #mythology #retelling
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Woo! 70k words and over 3,600 words written today! And I've still got more words in me for tonight! This draft is flying along, on schedule to finish on Dec. 31st!
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #mythology #retelling
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #mythology #retelling
Made and surpassed wordcount today, so I rewarded myself by playing a bit of Skyrim. Now to see if I still have words left in me for today.
#writingcommunity #writer #fantasy
#writingcommunity #writer #fantasy
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Made and surpassed wordcount today, so I rewarded myself by playing a bit of Skyrim. Now to see if I still have words left in me for today.
#writingcommunity #writer #fantasy
#writingcommunity #writer #fantasy
Feeling very pagan today
December 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Feeling very pagan today
Hey all! I have a new video up on my YouTube channel answering a viewer question about how I knew I had enough content for a long series!
youtu.be/b4OTtoz2s6Y
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy
youtu.be/b4OTtoz2s6Y
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy
How did I know I was writing a series?
YouTube video by Rowan Ashland
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December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hey all! I have a new video up on my YouTube channel answering a viewer question about how I knew I had enough content for a long series!
youtu.be/b4OTtoz2s6Y
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy
youtu.be/b4OTtoz2s6Y
#writing #writingcommunity #fantasy
Officially halfway done with this draft! Goal is to finish writing Dec. 31, spend Jan and Feb editing and formatting, and publish in March!
#writesky #writingcommunity #writer #goals #fantasy
#writesky #writingcommunity #writer #goals #fantasy
December 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Officially halfway done with this draft! Goal is to finish writing Dec. 31, spend Jan and Feb editing and formatting, and publish in March!
#writesky #writingcommunity #writer #goals #fantasy
#writesky #writingcommunity #writer #goals #fantasy
A bit of reading for the evening!
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A bit of reading for the evening!
Loki always carries a little satchel of salt, herbs, and seasonings with him. Why? Loki likes to eat, and thus, Loki is a great cook. Thor, his erstwhile traveling companion however, is not.
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #norsemyth #loki #thor
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #norsemyth #loki #thor
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What is something your character always carries with them?
In a purse, a bag, a secret pouch, a pocket?
Is there something they never travel without? Why?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What is something your character always carries with them?
In a purse, a bag, a secret pouch, a pocket?
Is there something they never travel without? Why?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Loki always carries a little satchel of salt, herbs, and seasonings with him. Why? Loki likes to eat, and thus, Loki is a great cook. Thor, his erstwhile traveling companion however, is not.
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #norsemyth #loki #thor
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #norsemyth #loki #thor
Here's a sample chapter from my upcoming book, Lokasenna Volume One:
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#norsemythology #loki #thor #fantasy #amwriting
rowanshlandwrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
#norsemythology #loki #thor #fantasy #amwriting
Sample Chapter- A Giant’s Glove
Please enjoy this sample chapter from my upcoming project, Lokasenna Volume One. Thor and a reluctant Loki head into Jotunheim in search of a fabled castle. Along the way, they pick up a couple of …
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November 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Here's a sample chapter from my upcoming book, Lokasenna Volume One:
rowanshlandwrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
#norsemythology #loki #thor #fantasy #amwriting
rowanshlandwrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
#norsemythology #loki #thor #fantasy #amwriting
Meet Jewel, my C. versicolor! Hoping it's a female. She moved into her new home yesterday. Love this living gem!
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Meet Jewel, my C. versicolor! Hoping it's a female. She moved into her new home yesterday. Love this living gem!
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
#tarantula #spider #exoticpets
Check out this living jewel! This is my greenbottle blue tarantula, Mystic. He's a shy, lively boy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Check out this living jewel! This is my greenbottle blue tarantula, Mystic. He's a shy, lively boy.
#WIPSnips Thor loses something important, and Loki takes the blame. #writing #writingcommunity #WriteSky #fantasy #Norse #retelling
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#WIPSnips Thor loses something important, and Loki takes the blame. #writing #writingcommunity #WriteSky #fantasy #Norse #retelling
Reposted by Rowan Ashland
Hey…
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hey…
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Unclench your jaw.
Check your posture.
Drink some water.
❤️
Reposted by Rowan Ashland
3 U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, & a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, & the quiet courage it takes to serve both gods and country.
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#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
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#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
The courage to serve: Heathen soldiers respond to Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” insult - News, Paganism, U.S., World
Witchcraft & Pagan News - Three U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, and a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, and the qu...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
3 U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, & a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, & the quiet courage it takes to serve both gods and country.
wildhunt.org/2025/10/the-...
#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
wildhunt.org/2025/10/the-...
#pagan #heathen #asatru #norsereligion #military
Today's #WIPSnip is the aftermath of yet another Thor and Loki adventure. Anyone want to take a guess as the which myth this is? #writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #Norse
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today's #WIPSnip is the aftermath of yet another Thor and Loki adventure. Anyone want to take a guess as the which myth this is? #writing #writingcommunity #fantasy #retelling #Norse
Today's pulls. The rune Mannaz is the rune of self. It tells us to stay strong in your identity. Combined with the card Seven of Wands, the card of inner fire and self-reliance, today is a day for self-confidence. The Firefly remind us that inspiration is fleeting. Seize your creativity.
October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today's pulls. The rune Mannaz is the rune of self. It tells us to stay strong in your identity. Combined with the card Seven of Wands, the card of inner fire and self-reliance, today is a day for self-confidence. The Firefly remind us that inspiration is fleeting. Seize your creativity.
The rune wunjo remind us to find joy wherever we can. We need joy as the card Ten of Wands points to overwork and burnout, but also achievement. The Hyena uses wit and sarcasm to expression their truth, but underneath are unfulfilled dreams. Take your dreams seriously and find your joy.
#tarotsky
#tarotsky
October 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The rune wunjo remind us to find joy wherever we can. We need joy as the card Ten of Wands points to overwork and burnout, but also achievement. The Hyena uses wit and sarcasm to expression their truth, but underneath are unfulfilled dreams. Take your dreams seriously and find your joy.
#tarotsky
#tarotsky
A little snippet from Lokasenna this morning. Loki and Thor have met a suspicious friend on the road.
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
October 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A little snippet from Lokasenna this morning. Loki and Thor have met a suspicious friend on the road.
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
#wipsnips #writing #writingcomnunity #Norse #retelling #fantasy
I've got organically grown mugwort moke cleansing sticks available in my Etsy shop! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4380...
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
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October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I've got organically grown mugwort moke cleansing sticks available in my Etsy shop! darksunandshade.etsy.com/listing/4380...
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
#witchsky #mugwort #pagansky #herbalism
