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Sage Byrne

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Urban fantasy author of Nereid Unbound coming spring of '26. Getting my feet wet in Bluesky - but isn't that what Nereids are supposed to do?

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Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 1h

Touched base with a local art collective today to try and secure a local artist for my bookcover. I believe in hiring local talent: humans before AI, always!

#writingcommunity
#writing

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 2d

Today is Indigenous People's Day!! A day of remembrance, reflection and celebration; of truth, healing and celebration. Let's shine a light on their culture, resilience and accomplishments. Never forget.

#indigenouspeoplesday
#nativeamerican

Graphic by San Jose Public Library of California. Indigenous People's Day.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 3d

This is from my #WIP book two of the Nerissa Morgen series. It's a nuanced scene where the main character is reconnecting with her Native American cultural roots over beadworking.

#writingcommunity #BookSky #authorchat #WIPsnippet #WritingLifeMonthly

She picked up the long, slender needle, threaded the narrow eyelet, and began counting out beads according to the diagram. She expertly slipped the beads beneath the loom, using the finger of her other hand to lift them against the threads so that each bead lay in its own lane, and with the other hand she threaded the needle into the beads and over each thread, coaxing it through the narrow holes. The rhythm steadied her thoughts—in, out, pull tight—a language of motion older than words.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 3d

Wondering if I'm the only one that does this when #writing. I'll lay down to sleep, clearly focused on a scene that I'm struggling with, and fall asleep - revisiting it as I wake off & on during the night. By morning, my subconscious has written the scene. Anyone else do this?

#writingcommunity

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 3d

Don't forget: Monday, October 13th is #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Help celebrate & honor Native Americans by spreading the word.

Side-note: The main character in my upcoming novel is part Choctaw, a people steeped in rich culture, so this really hits home for me.

#NativeAmericans
#writing

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 4d

Spent yesterday hanging with my friend who I haven't seen in 8 years. We stopped at Margarittaville for lunch and got treated to this sight.

#ships
#pirates
#Florida
#Destin

Front view of the three-masted Buccaneer pirate ship turning in channel, white sand dunes in the background. Destin, Florida.

Side view of the three-masted Buccaneer pirate ship sailing in channel, white sand dunes in the background. Destin, Florida.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 5d

Having one of those days where a chapter is clawing to get onto the page, but it's for later - possibly even book 3. Gonna have to write it down to get it out of my system so I can focus.

#amwritingfantasy
#writing
#writingcommunity

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Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 5d

I keep a notebook by my bed at night to write down nocturnal ideas. Wrote this in pitch dark last night and it's legible! Still made sense to me this morning and to my ongojng plotline.

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#writingcommunity

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 6d

Finicky: Me picking the green vegetables out of my food.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 6d

I hit on an explanation earlier today why magic users fly under the radar in my world. The wizard explained that some people can't handle the new reality and become fearful zealots. You know - destroy the things you don't understand. Magic users are the minority.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 6d

I've given this some thought. First, I don't think a wizard-detective would have studied that particular vein of magic; In my head, necromancy is rare, and they'd have to enlist the aid of someone that practices that particular brand of magic. Then it depends on how the victim was dispatched.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 6d

You're not alone! Took me a while to get it!!

#writingcommunity
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Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 6d

Oh my! I'm currently working on book 2 & it takes place in October. Now I have lots to think about.

It would be the perfect opportunity for my MC to wear a super-sexy outfit that has the wizard-detective tripping over himself with their slow-burn romance... Muahaha

Classic Lil Red Riding Hood?

OutermostGhost (Ghostie) 👻🔺 - Ghost Opossum Vtuber @outermostghost.bsky.social · 6d

Writers! What would your characters dress up as for Halloween?

Vivvy (from Vaedhe) claims that dressing up is for kids, but secretly has a zombie costume she wishes she had the courage to wear.

Andrea (from the next book I'll put out) would happily dress as a spider.

#booksky #authorsky

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 7d

"Do you have 8 minutes?" means "I need you."

#mentalhealth

FLMermaid @pnerissa.bsky.social · 7d

Oct 10th is World Mental Health Day. Please watch and share this powerful video. It could save someone's life.

youtube.com/shorts/2lH6x...

It Means "I Need You": The Power of 8 Minutes

YouTube video by Simon Sinek

Reposted by Sage Byrne

ACLU @aclu.org · 9d

We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.

Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚

Yellow graphic with photos of books falling in the background. Text on the graphic reads: "Happy Banned Books Week! To celebrate, we’re going to: Read our favorite banned book, Defend freedom of speech in schools, Show appreciation for librarians and educators, Remind our community how books allow us to learn about new perspectives, experiences, and places, Get another banned book from our local library"

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 7d

Oct 10th is also World Mental Health Day. Check out this resource for important links and info. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

World Mental Health Day 2025

Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

Reposted by Sage Byrne

Deva Woodly @devawo.bsky.social · 9d

“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context,” said Solomon Cyr, spokesperson for Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation.” — Love it when people take advantage of political opportunities.

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

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Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 8d

The last couple of days were pretty full and kept me away from the computer. Had a friend fly in from CA for a week. Haven't seen her in 8 years. Gonna be a busy week!

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 8d

We must all stand together against book banning and protect free speech. Banning doesn't stop at one thing - it continues to grow until there is silence.

#bannedbookweek
#books

Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 10d

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 11d

When I finally finished my first manuscript, I thought I would feel some sense of accomplishment or victory, but I didn't. Instead I dove into the editing part of it, working & reworking it for months. Now that it's ready to go to my editor—now I feel a sense of accomplishment. #writing

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 11d

From an early age, I've always enjoyed reading. There's something magical in the way a well-written book can transport you to distant lands and into the lives of others. #Writing is a gift.

#books

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 12d

Books are like magic. They are thoughts made manifest. What is magic if not the power of thought made real?

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 12d

I'll be attending my local No Kings II protest and carrying a "Protect Free Speech" sign. :)

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 12d

As an emerging author living in Florida, this concerns me. They may not object to my book today, but what about tomorrow? Or the next day. No one should tell us what we can think, write or speak. We must always fight for Free Speech.

#books #Booksky #writing

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 13d

"The Free State of Florida" once again banned more books than any other state — for the third year running. More than 2,000 books were pulled off of shelves last year.

Report: Florida is No. 1 in school book removals and restrictions for third year in a row

The state had more than 2,300 titles removed from shelves or restricted last school year, according to data released by a national free expression organization.

Sage Byrne @sagebyrne.com · 12d

Proud of my local library for standing strong and not giving into the voices of dissent.

#books #booksky

Library endcap display of LGBTQ+ books between rows of books on either side. Sign above states: Rainbow Reads. Colorful and inclusive books displayed.