Hannah Smith
@whichhsmith.bsky.social
she/her | writer | artist | current wip: Merrow
I've spent the past couple of weeks trying to edit the first two chapters of Merrow, and I've finally decided the best thing I can do is move on and edit something else for a while.
I think giving it some space will help me look at it from a different angle when I do come back to it. #writesky
I think giving it some space will help me look at it from a different angle when I do come back to it. #writesky
December 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I've spent the past couple of weeks trying to edit the first two chapters of Merrow, and I've finally decided the best thing I can do is move on and edit something else for a while.
I think giving it some space will help me look at it from a different angle when I do come back to it. #writesky
I think giving it some space will help me look at it from a different angle when I do come back to it. #writesky
Finished reading Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle. Loved this book just as much as the first one in the series. We got to explore the world more as well as see some cool magic. It was also nice to see certain characters have more interactions with each other. Definitely recommend! #booksky
December 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Finished reading Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle. Loved this book just as much as the first one in the series. We got to explore the world more as well as see some cool magic. It was also nice to see certain characters have more interactions with each other. Definitely recommend! #booksky
Finished reading Furyborn by Claire Legrand. The dual POV got to me sometimes, and it felt like Eliana and Rielle got knocked out a ton, but it definitely picked up in the later chapters and was still an enjoyable read. The worldbuilding was easy to follow and lent itself to the story. #booksky
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Finished reading Furyborn by Claire Legrand. The dual POV got to me sometimes, and it felt like Eliana and Rielle got knocked out a ton, but it definitely picked up in the later chapters and was still an enjoyable read. The worldbuilding was easy to follow and lent itself to the story. #booksky
Who was going to tell me how much math is involved in writing a fantasy novel? I've spent way too much time with a calculator figuring out dates, ages, and travel distance/time based on mode of transportation.
I thought I chose writing because I wouldn't have to do math. #writesky
I thought I chose writing because I wouldn't have to do math. #writesky
December 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Who was going to tell me how much math is involved in writing a fantasy novel? I've spent way too much time with a calculator figuring out dates, ages, and travel distance/time based on mode of transportation.
I thought I chose writing because I wouldn't have to do math. #writesky
I thought I chose writing because I wouldn't have to do math. #writesky
What was the last book that made you feel something?
Not just made you think, oh, that's sad, but gave you a physical response. Made your throat clench in anticipation of tears or your cheeks hurt from grinning?
I feel like i haven't read a book like that in a while, and I'm craving it. #booksky
Not just made you think, oh, that's sad, but gave you a physical response. Made your throat clench in anticipation of tears or your cheeks hurt from grinning?
I feel like i haven't read a book like that in a while, and I'm craving it. #booksky
December 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What was the last book that made you feel something?
Not just made you think, oh, that's sad, but gave you a physical response. Made your throat clench in anticipation of tears or your cheeks hurt from grinning?
I feel like i haven't read a book like that in a while, and I'm craving it. #booksky
Not just made you think, oh, that's sad, but gave you a physical response. Made your throat clench in anticipation of tears or your cheeks hurt from grinning?
I feel like i haven't read a book like that in a while, and I'm craving it. #booksky
Finished reading Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Unsurprisingly a good read. Im happy to have finished it finally. I started this book 4 times over the past 6ish years and it always seemd to be the book I stopped my reading habit during despite it's engaging plot and dynamic cast. #booksky
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Finished reading Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Unsurprisingly a good read. Im happy to have finished it finally. I started this book 4 times over the past 6ish years and it always seemd to be the book I stopped my reading habit during despite it's engaging plot and dynamic cast. #booksky
10 years ago today I finished writing the first draft of Merrow for Nanowrimo. I've been working on it on and off all this time, but its crazy to think how far its come. In honor of its tenth birthday, here's Alec, Nerissa, and Quince in their original outfit designs. #writesky #writingcommunity
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
10 years ago today I finished writing the first draft of Merrow for Nanowrimo. I've been working on it on and off all this time, but its crazy to think how far its come. In honor of its tenth birthday, here's Alec, Nerissa, and Quince in their original outfit designs. #writesky #writingcommunity
I'm thinking of doing an in-depth scene by scene breakdown of my manuscript for Merrow while I'm editing, and I can't tell if I want to do it because it will actually help or if it's a form of procrastination. #writesky #amwriting
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I'm thinking of doing an in-depth scene by scene breakdown of my manuscript for Merrow while I'm editing, and I can't tell if I want to do it because it will actually help or if it's a form of procrastination. #writesky #amwriting
As someone who doesn't network super well, I was extremely nervous starting my search for critique partners. However, I have been blown away by the critiques I've gotten so far in the best way possible. Everyone has been super helpful with their feedback, and I'm very grateful. #writesky #amediting
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
As someone who doesn't network super well, I was extremely nervous starting my search for critique partners. However, I have been blown away by the critiques I've gotten so far in the best way possible. Everyone has been super helpful with their feedback, and I'm very grateful. #writesky #amediting
Finished reading An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows. I started this book a 2ish years ago and forgot about it. Starting it again now, it was one of those books that no matter how interesting it was, and it is a well written and engaging read, I had to make a focused effort to keep reading. #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Finished reading An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows. I started this book a 2ish years ago and forgot about it. Starting it again now, it was one of those books that no matter how interesting it was, and it is a well written and engaging read, I had to make a focused effort to keep reading. #booksky
Working on editing my second chapter and I feel I've hit a wall. I like what I originally wrote but also understand and agree with the feedback that it slows down the plot too much and now I'm trying to figure out how I can fix it. I'm sure something will come to me. #writesky #writingcommunity
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Working on editing my second chapter and I feel I've hit a wall. I like what I originally wrote but also understand and agree with the feedback that it slows down the plot too much and now I'm trying to figure out how I can fix it. I'm sure something will come to me. #writesky #writingcommunity
Dylan is the last named character I had yet to draw from my book. And with this, every character has had their moment! I'll continue with inktober drawing more of my favorite characters. #inktober
October 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Dylan is the last named character I had yet to draw from my book. And with this, every character has had their moment! I'll continue with inktober drawing more of my favorite characters. #inktober
It's Nerissa's dad's turn! One more character and then I'll have drawn all the named characters in my book. Which is super cool! #inktober
October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's Nerissa's dad's turn! One more character and then I'll have drawn all the named characters in my book. Which is super cool! #inktober
This is Alec's dad Walter. And the quotation that inspired this drawing was "I dont know the first thing about you." And this has less to do with the drawing of Walter than the fact that I really dont know anything about him beyond the fact that he's Alec's dad. #inktober
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This is Alec's dad Walter. And the quotation that inspired this drawing was "I dont know the first thing about you." And this has less to do with the drawing of Walter than the fact that I really dont know anything about him beyond the fact that he's Alec's dad. #inktober
Meet Dorthy and Betty. They're fellow party goers with Nerissa. They play a very small role, but it was fun looking up 1950's fashion to draw them. #inktober
October 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Meet Dorthy and Betty. They're fellow party goers with Nerissa. They play a very small role, but it was fun looking up 1950's fashion to draw them. #inktober
This is Wynn, Nerissa's mom. I was playing around with how aquatic humanoids would dress in my book, and for a short time I considered having their outfits be based off of ice skaters as the outfits are pretty but usually not super fabric heavy. #inktober
October 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This is Wynn, Nerissa's mom. I was playing around with how aquatic humanoids would dress in my book, and for a short time I considered having their outfits be based off of ice skaters as the outfits are pretty but usually not super fabric heavy. #inktober
Finally got a line of dialogue that made me think of Quince! I could definitely see him saying this to his kids when they've been up to some mischief. #inktober
October 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Finally got a line of dialogue that made me think of Quince! I could definitely see him saying this to his kids when they've been up to some mischief. #inktober
Finally caught up with my inktober posts! As with the previous two, character information is in the alt text. Hopefully now I'll be better about doing daily updates! These are more minor characters, and I think Rutherford is the only one I've drawn and posted before. #inktober
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Finally caught up with my inktober posts! As with the previous two, character information is in the alt text. Hopefully now I'll be better about doing daily updates! These are more minor characters, and I think Rutherford is the only one I've drawn and posted before. #inktober
Inktober art dump continued. There will be one more after this. Info on who's in the drawings is in the alt text. This has a lot of really minor characters that I haven't drawn either at all or all that often so they were a lot of fun to design. #inktober
October 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Inktober art dump continued. There will be one more after this. Info on who's in the drawings is in the alt text. This has a lot of really minor characters that I haven't drawn either at all or all that often so they were a lot of fun to design. #inktober
Inktober art dump. I promise I've been keeping up, I've just been terrible about posting it. More information about who's in the pictures is in the alt text. I'll post the rest soon so I'm up to date. #inktober
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Inktober art dump. I promise I've been keeping up, I've just been terrible about posting it. More information about who's in the pictures is in the alt text. I'll post the rest soon so I'm up to date. #inktober
Inktober day 6. Cynthia is usually a quiet observer, but they're not afraid to assert themself when necessary. The quotation prompt is: "let's get one thing straight." From My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021) #inktober
October 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Inktober day 6. Cynthia is usually a quiet observer, but they're not afraid to assert themself when necessary. The quotation prompt is: "let's get one thing straight." From My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021) #inktober
Inktober day 4! Isolde (baby) and Elaine (mother) are only ever mentioned by name, they don't make an actual appearance in Merrow. Elaine led a sheltered life, so she's still learning. The prompt inspiration is: "I've never seen anything like it" from Game of Thrones. #inktober
October 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Inktober day 4! Isolde (baby) and Elaine (mother) are only ever mentioned by name, they don't make an actual appearance in Merrow. Elaine led a sheltered life, so she's still learning. The prompt inspiration is: "I've never seen anything like it" from Game of Thrones. #inktober