Susan
@susanjenner.bsky.social
Writer, daydreamer, notebook hoarder. Working on my third novel. Maybe I'll even publish this one.
I love dogs, coffee and books. Aussie. Ace. Ally. She/her. Living on Gabi Gabi country.
I love dogs, coffee and books. Aussie. Ace. Ally. She/her. Living on Gabi Gabi country.
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Susan
@susanjenner.bsky.social
· Oct 28
Hi Bluesky
I've just joined. Is there a #WritingCommunity on here?
I'm 50, Aussie, she/her, and a not-yet-published #writer. I'm currently rewriting my first book which is the first in a planned series. Also love #reading, dogs and coffee.
Would love to meet some other #writers, and #readers.
I've just joined. Is there a #WritingCommunity on here?
I'm 50, Aussie, she/her, and a not-yet-published #writer. I'm currently rewriting my first book which is the first in a planned series. Also love #reading, dogs and coffee.
Would love to meet some other #writers, and #readers.
Years ago I worked at a cafe at the Southern Cross University library in Lismore NSW. There was a koala colony on campus. One day I saw a koala walking into the library. I think it wanted an education too.
Not sure what this one was up to. Any guesses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Not sure what this one was up to. Any guesses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Koala catches a ride on Brisbane bus after dash across busy suburban street
A rescue groups says the quick-thinking of a Brisbane bus driver could have saved the koala — named Peri — from being hit by traffic on a busy road.
www.abc.net.au
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Years ago I worked at a cafe at the Southern Cross University library in Lismore NSW. There was a koala colony on campus. One day I saw a koala walking into the library. I think it wanted an education too.
Not sure what this one was up to. Any guesses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Not sure what this one was up to. Any guesses?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Reposted by Susan
It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
December 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
Reposted by Susan
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/ah... @getup.org.au #auspol
Ahmad al Ahmad for Aussie of the Year
His actions disarming a gunman are the actions of a naturally heroic person.
petitions.getup.org.au
December 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/ah... @getup.org.au #auspol
I'm still in deep shock over the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach last night.
I woke up this morning hoping I'd dreamt the whole thing.
Nope. This is real life, not a nightmare.
I don't know what to feel or think right now other than sorrow and horror.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
I woke up this morning hoping I'd dreamt the whole thing.
Nope. This is real life, not a nightmare.
I don't know what to feel or think right now other than sorrow and horror.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Live: 'We refuse to let them divide us' Albanese says after massacre at Jewish festival
Fifteen victims have died, including a 10-year-old girl. One of two alleged gunmen has also died, while a further 38 people are in hospital.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I'm still in deep shock over the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach last night.
I woke up this morning hoping I'd dreamt the whole thing.
Nope. This is real life, not a nightmare.
I don't know what to feel or think right now other than sorrow and horror.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
I woke up this morning hoping I'd dreamt the whole thing.
Nope. This is real life, not a nightmare.
I don't know what to feel or think right now other than sorrow and horror.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Have been back to my #writing this last week after an unavoidable break.
Spending time getting my head deeply into my story again. . I've been retyping the whole 10 chapters I've done already with a light edit. Hope I can start writing more new words soon.
I do love this story.
#WritingCommunity
Spending time getting my head deeply into my story again. . I've been retyping the whole 10 chapters I've done already with a light edit. Hope I can start writing more new words soon.
I do love this story.
#WritingCommunity
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Have been back to my #writing this last week after an unavoidable break.
Spending time getting my head deeply into my story again. . I've been retyping the whole 10 chapters I've done already with a light edit. Hope I can start writing more new words soon.
I do love this story.
#WritingCommunity
Spending time getting my head deeply into my story again. . I've been retyping the whole 10 chapters I've done already with a light edit. Hope I can start writing more new words soon.
I do love this story.
#WritingCommunity
Been away.
Had a #chronicillness flare. Out of action a few months, got better.🤒
Went away for a break visiting relatives.😁 REALLY needed it.
Got home and promptly got a bad cold.🤧 Getting better at least.
I want to get back to #writing. But right now need to rest or the fatigue won't go away.🛏️
Had a #chronicillness flare. Out of action a few months, got better.🤒
Went away for a break visiting relatives.😁 REALLY needed it.
Got home and promptly got a bad cold.🤧 Getting better at least.
I want to get back to #writing. But right now need to rest or the fatigue won't go away.🛏️
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Been away.
Had a #chronicillness flare. Out of action a few months, got better.🤒
Went away for a break visiting relatives.😁 REALLY needed it.
Got home and promptly got a bad cold.🤧 Getting better at least.
I want to get back to #writing. But right now need to rest or the fatigue won't go away.🛏️
Had a #chronicillness flare. Out of action a few months, got better.🤒
Went away for a break visiting relatives.😁 REALLY needed it.
Got home and promptly got a bad cold.🤧 Getting better at least.
I want to get back to #writing. But right now need to rest or the fatigue won't go away.🛏️
It's hot (38C/100F) and very windy and there is a bushfire down the road.
Not a great day. 🥵
The fire isn't super close, but it is less than 2 km away, so a little bit close for comfort.
Hope everyone else is having a more pleasant day.
Not a great day. 🥵
The fire isn't super close, but it is less than 2 km away, so a little bit close for comfort.
Hope everyone else is having a more pleasant day.
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
It's hot (38C/100F) and very windy and there is a bushfire down the road.
Not a great day. 🥵
The fire isn't super close, but it is less than 2 km away, so a little bit close for comfort.
Hope everyone else is having a more pleasant day.
Not a great day. 🥵
The fire isn't super close, but it is less than 2 km away, so a little bit close for comfort.
Hope everyone else is having a more pleasant day.
I play this song (My Freedom by Two Steps From Hell) before each writing session to get me in the mood to write.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-y_...
Then I put on a playlist I create from various movie, tv show and video game soundtracks. Music is a huge part of my writing process.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-y_...
Then I put on a playlist I create from various movie, tv show and video game soundtracks. Music is a huge part of my writing process.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I play this song (My Freedom by Two Steps From Hell) before each writing session to get me in the mood to write.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-y_...
Then I put on a playlist I create from various movie, tv show and video game soundtracks. Music is a huge part of my writing process.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-y_...
Then I put on a playlist I create from various movie, tv show and video game soundtracks. Music is a huge part of my writing process.
Reposted by Susan
If Ace Week has you curious about asexual characters, especially books with leading ace characters written by asexual authors, here's 15 of them. ♠️🌈📚
We're celebrating Ace Pride Week with 15 indie books featuring major asexual characters or written by ace SFF authors!
www.readindiefantasy.com/books-for-ac...
(Don't forget to check out our LGBTQIA+ book collection for more or to submit your own ace book!)
www.readindiefantasy.com/books-for-ac...
(Don't forget to check out our LGBTQIA+ book collection for more or to submit your own ace book!)
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM
If Ace Week has you curious about asexual characters, especially books with leading ace characters written by asexual authors, here's 15 of them. ♠️🌈📚
I want to get back into my writing after I stopped in June due to illness. ✍️
Today I read my WIP so far (about 1/4 of the book). 📖
I was scared to read it and that I'd hate it. Plenty to fix, but I actually enjoyed it and it reminded me why I love this story. 💖
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
Today I read my WIP so far (about 1/4 of the book). 📖
I was scared to read it and that I'd hate it. Plenty to fix, but I actually enjoyed it and it reminded me why I love this story. 💖
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I want to get back into my writing after I stopped in June due to illness. ✍️
Today I read my WIP so far (about 1/4 of the book). 📖
I was scared to read it and that I'd hate it. Plenty to fix, but I actually enjoyed it and it reminded me why I love this story. 💖
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
Today I read my WIP so far (about 1/4 of the book). 📖
I was scared to read it and that I'd hate it. Plenty to fix, but I actually enjoyed it and it reminded me why I love this story. 💖
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
Oh, and I have a bunch of new followers while I've been away. Great to meet you all.
I will get into the follow-backs as soon as I can. Sorry for being slow. Been away 'cause I've been sick.
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
I will get into the follow-backs as soon as I can. Sorry for being slow. Been away 'cause I've been sick.
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
September 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Oh, and I have a bunch of new followers while I've been away. Great to meet you all.
I will get into the follow-backs as soon as I can. Sorry for being slow. Been away 'cause I've been sick.
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
I will get into the follow-backs as soon as I can. Sorry for being slow. Been away 'cause I've been sick.
#WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
Been away for a while.
I haven't been able to write. Been very sick. I hate that. I'm hoping I'll be well enough to get back into it soon.
Before I can, I need to read through my story so far to refresh my memory. I'm kinda scared to. What if it sucks?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
I haven't been able to write. Been very sick. I hate that. I'm hoping I'll be well enough to get back into it soon.
Before I can, I need to read through my story so far to refresh my memory. I'm kinda scared to. What if it sucks?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
September 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Been away for a while.
I haven't been able to write. Been very sick. I hate that. I'm hoping I'll be well enough to get back into it soon.
Before I can, I need to read through my story so far to refresh my memory. I'm kinda scared to. What if it sucks?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
I haven't been able to write. Been very sick. I hate that. I'm hoping I'll be well enough to get back into it soon.
Before I can, I need to read through my story so far to refresh my memory. I'm kinda scared to. What if it sucks?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ChronicIllness
Wow. I haven't been on here for a couple of days and I've come back to a bunch of new followers.
Hi and welcome!
What happened? Did I get put on someone's follow list? Thanks to whoever it was, if that's the case.
Hi and welcome!
What happened? Did I get put on someone's follow list? Thanks to whoever it was, if that's the case.
June 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Wow. I haven't been on here for a couple of days and I've come back to a bunch of new followers.
Hi and welcome!
What happened? Did I get put on someone's follow list? Thanks to whoever it was, if that's the case.
Hi and welcome!
What happened? Did I get put on someone's follow list? Thanks to whoever it was, if that's the case.
Reposted by Susan
Read this in the latest issue of “Writer’s Digest.” Needed to read her take on writing amidst chaos. Words are healing. The right words reach me exactly when I need them. Words are magic.
June 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Read this in the latest issue of “Writer’s Digest.” Needed to read her take on writing amidst chaos. Words are healing. The right words reach me exactly when I need them. Words are magic.
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 36,040/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1113
I didn't make my word count goal today. 😢
I haven't felt too well, plus having unexpected things occur. I'm lucky I wrote at all!
Hope I do better tomorrow.
Time for bed! 🥱
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 36,040/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1113
I didn't make my word count goal today. 😢
I haven't felt too well, plus having unexpected things occur. I'm lucky I wrote at all!
Hope I do better tomorrow.
Time for bed! 🥱
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 36,040/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1113
I didn't make my word count goal today. 😢
I haven't felt too well, plus having unexpected things occur. I'm lucky I wrote at all!
Hope I do better tomorrow.
Time for bed! 🥱
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 36,040/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1113
I didn't make my word count goal today. 😢
I haven't felt too well, plus having unexpected things occur. I'm lucky I wrote at all!
Hope I do better tomorrow.
Time for bed! 🥱
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Feeling kinda, well, *gestures at everything* 😢
I still need to get my writing done. I need to remind myself that when I read my writing later I've never been able to tell what was written on a good day or a bad day.
So I can still write good words on an off day. ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I still need to get my writing done. I need to remind myself that when I read my writing later I've never been able to tell what was written on a good day or a bad day.
So I can still write good words on an off day. ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Feeling kinda, well, *gestures at everything* 😢
I still need to get my writing done. I need to remind myself that when I read my writing later I've never been able to tell what was written on a good day or a bad day.
So I can still write good words on an off day. ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I still need to get my writing done. I need to remind myself that when I read my writing later I've never been able to tell what was written on a good day or a bad day.
So I can still write good words on an off day. ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#Writing update:✍️
Novel length: 34,927/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1533
I was concerned about my novel's potential length.
But, many long novels have done really well. And this is only the first draft. Plenty of time to fix the length in the edits.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 34,927/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1533
I was concerned about my novel's potential length.
But, many long novels have done really well. And this is only the first draft. Plenty of time to fix the length in the edits.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
#Writing update:✍️
Novel length: 34,927/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1533
I was concerned about my novel's potential length.
But, many long novels have done really well. And this is only the first draft. Plenty of time to fix the length in the edits.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 34,927/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1533
I was concerned about my novel's potential length.
But, many long novels have done really well. And this is only the first draft. Plenty of time to fix the length in the edits.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Because sometimes I just need a little reminder:🤔
Not everyone who wants to write can write. Many are never able to write.😢
My ability to write is a privilege. Writing isn't a chore, it's a blessing. ✍️
Today I GET to write. I am so very lucky that I get to write.🍀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Not everyone who wants to write can write. Many are never able to write.😢
My ability to write is a privilege. Writing isn't a chore, it's a blessing. ✍️
Today I GET to write. I am so very lucky that I get to write.🍀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Because sometimes I just need a little reminder:🤔
Not everyone who wants to write can write. Many are never able to write.😢
My ability to write is a privilege. Writing isn't a chore, it's a blessing. ✍️
Today I GET to write. I am so very lucky that I get to write.🍀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Not everyone who wants to write can write. Many are never able to write.😢
My ability to write is a privilege. Writing isn't a chore, it's a blessing. ✍️
Today I GET to write. I am so very lucky that I get to write.🍀
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 33,394/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1617
The novel's word count could go higher than my planned 120K. I'm at the 1/4 mark, so it could go as high as 135K. I can tighten things up in the edits.
Or is that length OK? 🤔
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 33,394/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1617
The novel's word count could go higher than my planned 120K. I'm at the 1/4 mark, so it could go as high as 135K. I can tighten things up in the edits.
Or is that length OK? 🤔
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 33,394/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1617
The novel's word count could go higher than my planned 120K. I'm at the 1/4 mark, so it could go as high as 135K. I can tighten things up in the edits.
Or is that length OK? 🤔
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 33,394/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1617
The novel's word count could go higher than my planned 120K. I'm at the 1/4 mark, so it could go as high as 135K. I can tighten things up in the edits.
Or is that length OK? 🤔
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Somehow I need to stop doom scrolling and write.
Perhaps losing myself in my novel for a while is better than facing the real world? 🤷
Not for my characters though. They are in bigger trouble than they realise. And it's going to get worse.
Better get to it... ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Perhaps losing myself in my novel for a while is better than facing the real world? 🤷
Not for my characters though. They are in bigger trouble than they realise. And it's going to get worse.
Better get to it... ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Somehow I need to stop doom scrolling and write.
Perhaps losing myself in my novel for a while is better than facing the real world? 🤷
Not for my characters though. They are in bigger trouble than they realise. And it's going to get worse.
Better get to it... ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Perhaps losing myself in my novel for a while is better than facing the real world? 🤷
Not for my characters though. They are in bigger trouble than they realise. And it's going to get worse.
Better get to it... ✍️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Bloody hell...
If the Australian government decides that we are following the USA into war (as we usually do) I am going to be furious. 😡
@albomp.bsky.social
Albo, I'm begging you. Don't do it! Don't get us involved. My family is still suffering the after-effects of the last war. 😢
#auspol
If the Australian government decides that we are following the USA into war (as we usually do) I am going to be furious. 😡
@albomp.bsky.social
Albo, I'm begging you. Don't do it! Don't get us involved. My family is still suffering the after-effects of the last war. 😢
#auspol
June 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Bloody hell...
If the Australian government decides that we are following the USA into war (as we usually do) I am going to be furious. 😡
@albomp.bsky.social
Albo, I'm begging you. Don't do it! Don't get us involved. My family is still suffering the after-effects of the last war. 😢
#auspol
If the Australian government decides that we are following the USA into war (as we usually do) I am going to be furious. 😡
@albomp.bsky.social
Albo, I'm begging you. Don't do it! Don't get us involved. My family is still suffering the after-effects of the last war. 😢
#auspol
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 31,777/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1587
Good writing day! I'm feeling better today, at least.
My MMC is about to make perhaps worst decision of his life, and he doesn't yet realise the trouble he's in. Poor Jake. 😢
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 31,777/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1587
Good writing day! I'm feeling better today, at least.
My MMC is about to make perhaps worst decision of his life, and he doesn't yet realise the trouble he's in. Poor Jake. 😢
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
#Writing update: ✍️
Novel length: 31,777/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1587
Good writing day! I'm feeling better today, at least.
My MMC is about to make perhaps worst decision of his life, and he doesn't yet realise the trouble he's in. Poor Jake. 😢
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Novel length: 31,777/120K
Daily word count goal: 1.5k
Words today: 1587
Good writing day! I'm feeling better today, at least.
My MMC is about to make perhaps worst decision of his life, and he doesn't yet realise the trouble he's in. Poor Jake. 😢
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Well I had good intentions...
I had a migraine today, so I took a day off from writing. The meds work on the headache, but they make me sleepy and I still couldn't look at any screens.
Instead, I've been outlining, with pen and paper. Can't wait to write my new ideas!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I had a migraine today, so I took a day off from writing. The meds work on the headache, but they make me sleepy and I still couldn't look at any screens.
Instead, I've been outlining, with pen and paper. Can't wait to write my new ideas!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Well I had good intentions...
I had a migraine today, so I took a day off from writing. The meds work on the headache, but they make me sleepy and I still couldn't look at any screens.
Instead, I've been outlining, with pen and paper. Can't wait to write my new ideas!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I had a migraine today, so I took a day off from writing. The meds work on the headache, but they make me sleepy and I still couldn't look at any screens.
Instead, I've been outlining, with pen and paper. Can't wait to write my new ideas!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Good morning! ✍️
(It's Friday 7:07 am here in Australia)
Today I'm writing the 1st plot point for my second MC, Jake. He needs to make a choice too and doesn't fully understand the situation he's in, or have any idea what he's going to face.
I'm having fun with this!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
(It's Friday 7:07 am here in Australia)
Today I'm writing the 1st plot point for my second MC, Jake. He needs to make a choice too and doesn't fully understand the situation he's in, or have any idea what he's going to face.
I'm having fun with this!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
June 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Good morning! ✍️
(It's Friday 7:07 am here in Australia)
Today I'm writing the 1st plot point for my second MC, Jake. He needs to make a choice too and doesn't fully understand the situation he's in, or have any idea what he's going to face.
I'm having fun with this!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
(It's Friday 7:07 am here in Australia)
Today I'm writing the 1st plot point for my second MC, Jake. He needs to make a choice too and doesn't fully understand the situation he's in, or have any idea what he's going to face.
I'm having fun with this!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting