Roger Hyttinen
@artful-dodger.bsky.social
Urban fantasy/YA author crafting stories with diverse characters and magical worlds. Lover of languages, travel, and capturing moments through my lens. Blogging at: https://rogerhyttinen.com. He/him 🏳️🌈
Procrastination isn't a bug in my writing process; it's a feature. I call it "percolating ideas. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Procrastination isn't a bug in my writing process; it's a feature. I call it "percolating ideas. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
The Disillusionment Arc is the secret to powerful character growth. Use the loss of innocence to make your stories real. Read how! buff.ly/1zPxhEq #DisillusionmentArc #CharacterDevelopment #Storytelling #WritingTips #Plotting #WritersLife #AmWriting
Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth
Understand the Disillusionment Arc in storytelling, a powerful journey portraying human growth through confronting stark realities.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Disillusionment Arc is the secret to powerful character growth. Use the loss of innocence to make your stories real. Read how! buff.ly/1zPxhEq #DisillusionmentArc #CharacterDevelopment #Storytelling #WritingTips #Plotting #WritersLife #AmWriting
Today's writing quote: No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published. — Russel Lynes #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today's writing quote: No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published. — Russel Lynes #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
When we devalue art—especially books—we’re not just losing culture, we’re risking our future. buff.ly/VuCI3zJ #BookCulture #ArtMatters #PublishingIndustry #ReadingForLife #IndieAuthorLife #WritersCommunity #FutureOfBooks #BookishThoughts #LiteraryHub #SupportArtists
When We Devalue Art (Books!) We Devalue the Future
When you’ve spent your whole adult life working in and around book publishing you get used to hearing that people don’t read anymore and that the industry is on its last legs. There is always a cri…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
When we devalue art—especially books—we’re not just losing culture, we’re risking our future. buff.ly/VuCI3zJ #BookCulture #ArtMatters #PublishingIndustry #ReadingForLife #IndieAuthorLife #WritersCommunity #FutureOfBooks #BookishThoughts #LiteraryHub #SupportArtists
Out & skating toward gold: Conor McDermott-Mostowy is showing up, speaking out, and redefining what it means to be an LGBTQ+ athlete. buff.ly/26nPfEG #LGBTQAthlete #PrideInSport #TeamUSA #SpeedSkating #WinterOlympics2026 #QueerExcellence #PrideHouseLA #OutAndProud #AthleteLife #BreakTheIce
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Out & skating toward gold: Conor McDermott-Mostowy is showing up, speaking out, and redefining what it means to be an LGBTQ+ athlete. buff.ly/26nPfEG #LGBTQAthlete #PrideInSport #TeamUSA #SpeedSkating #WinterOlympics2026 #QueerExcellence #PrideHouseLA #OutAndProud #AthleteLife #BreakTheIce
Plot twist: the friends we made along the way were actually underdeveloped secondary characters. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Plot twist: the friends we made along the way were actually underdeveloped secondary characters. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
Are author events a good investment? Bestselling author Tawdra Kandle shares her hard-won wisdom on how to truly make the most of reader events and conferences. buff.ly/XyTktj0 #AuthorAdvice #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookMarketing #ReaderEvents #AuthorLife #BookSigning
Making the Most of Reader Events // EP222
Tawdra Kandle joins us to share her insights about making the most of your opportunities at reader events and conferences.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Are author events a good investment? Bestselling author Tawdra Kandle shares her hard-won wisdom on how to truly make the most of reader events and conferences. buff.ly/XyTktj0 #AuthorAdvice #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookMarketing #ReaderEvents #AuthorLife #BookSigning
A recent blog post: I used to believe everyone could change. I’m not so sure anymore—and that truth stings more than I expected. buff.ly/gvTEszy #PersonalReflections #BlogPost #GrowthAndChange #HumanNature #Introspection #RogerHyttinen #MindfulLiving #ThoughtfulWriting #LifeLessons
I Wish I Still Believed Everyone Could Change - Roger Hyttinen Author
A serious blog post where I discuss how I Wish I Still Believed Everyone Could Change
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November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A recent blog post: I used to believe everyone could change. I’m not so sure anymore—and that truth stings more than I expected. buff.ly/gvTEszy #PersonalReflections #BlogPost #GrowthAndChange #HumanNature #Introspection #RogerHyttinen #MindfulLiving #ThoughtfulWriting #LifeLessons
Today's writing quote: Writing is like riding a bike. Once you gain momentum, the hills are easier. Editing, however, requires a motor and some horsepower. — Gina McKnight #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today's writing quote: Writing is like riding a bike. Once you gain momentum, the hills are easier. Editing, however, requires a motor and some horsepower. — Gina McKnight #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
Sign shenanigans alert! These absurd, hilarious real-world signs are the reason punctuation matters. Check them out: buff.ly/mbFfqva #LaughOutLoud #SignFails #InternetHumor #SillySigns
30 Times Signs Were So Funny, People Had To Share Them On This Facebook Group
Some signs can help one get out of confusion, while some are what makes a person confused in the first place, and the ‘Absurd signs’ Facebook group has examples to prove it.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sign shenanigans alert! These absurd, hilarious real-world signs are the reason punctuation matters. Check them out: buff.ly/mbFfqva #LaughOutLoud #SignFails #InternetHumor #SillySigns
Billie Eilish is calling out billionaires: “Give your money away, shorties.” 💸 Then she went and donated $11.5 million herself to charity. Queen behavior. buff.ly/vWkhkOp #BillieEilish #GiveBack #WealthInequality #Charity #PopCulture #LGBTQCommunity
Billie Eilish Demands Billionaires ‘Give Your Money Away, Shorties,’ Donates $11.5M to Charity
At the WSJ Innovator Awards, Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to use their wealth for good and reveals a $11.5 million donation from her tour.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Billie Eilish is calling out billionaires: “Give your money away, shorties.” 💸 Then she went and donated $11.5 million herself to charity. Queen behavior. buff.ly/vWkhkOp #BillieEilish #GiveBack #WealthInequality #Charity #PopCulture #LGBTQCommunity
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Preparing your book reading, presentation
If you’re a little anxious about speaking in front of a crowd for a book presentation, that’s understandable; public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. But with a little prepara…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Just dropped a new blog post: Book Review — Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend. Think queer YA meets mad-scientist rom-com. buff.ly/CK65fiw #BookReview #QueerYA #LGBTQBooks #IndieAuthorLife #AmWriting
Book Review: Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend by Dylan James - Roger Hyttinen Author
Review of Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend by Dylan James
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November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Just dropped a new blog post: Book Review — Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend. Think queer YA meets mad-scientist rom-com. buff.ly/CK65fiw #BookReview #QueerYA #LGBTQBooks #IndieAuthorLife #AmWriting
Productivity hack: set your deadline a month earlier than the real one so you can panic sooner. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Productivity hack: set your deadline a month earlier than the real one so you can panic sooner. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
Self-publishing? Traditional? Hybrid? This piece “Charting Your Course: How Should You Publish?” breaks down your options and helps you pick what's right for you. 👉 buff.ly/KFB8ai4 #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
Charting Your Course: How should you publish? |
A tough decision writers face is whether to seek a traditional publisher or self-publish. Gale Leach shares information to assist with the answer.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Self-publishing? Traditional? Hybrid? This piece “Charting Your Course: How Should You Publish?” breaks down your options and helps you pick what's right for you. 👉 buff.ly/KFB8ai4 #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
Today's writing quote: "Editing. It’s like dieting; except a lot more violent." — Leya Delray #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
November 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today's writing quote: "Editing. It’s like dieting; except a lot more violent." — Leya Delray #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
She died with a secret on her lips.
He’s the only one willing to listen.
🎶 Murder at the Savoy — a smoky, queer detective mystery set in 1930s Manhattan. buff.ly/guxk08F
He’s the only one willing to listen.
🎶 Murder at the Savoy — a smoky, queer detective mystery set in 1930s Manhattan. buff.ly/guxk08F
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
She died with a secret on her lips.
He’s the only one willing to listen.
🎶 Murder at the Savoy — a smoky, queer detective mystery set in 1930s Manhattan. buff.ly/guxk08F
He’s the only one willing to listen.
🎶 Murder at the Savoy — a smoky, queer detective mystery set in 1930s Manhattan. buff.ly/guxk08F
Ghost towns, forgotten castles, nature creeping back in—this collection of weird abandoned places will make your imagination wander. buff.ly/lcv9q0A #AbandonedPlaces #UrbanExploration #PhotographyLovers PhotographyStorytelling #PhotographyInspiration
30 Places Which Used To Be Full Of Life, Yet Are No Less Amazing After Being Abandoned, As Shared By This X Page
46 truly mesmerizing photos of beautiful, eerie and haunting abandoned locations all over the world, collected by the dedicated 'Abandoned Places' X Page.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Ghost towns, forgotten castles, nature creeping back in—this collection of weird abandoned places will make your imagination wander. buff.ly/lcv9q0A #AbandonedPlaces #UrbanExploration #PhotographyLovers PhotographyStorytelling #PhotographyInspiration
“From underground heroes to global movements — this film Invisible Lifelines shines a light on queer resilience in the toughest places. Read the exclusive: buff.ly/cmzAJlg%E2%8... #QueerStories #LGBTQFilm #IndieDocumentary #GlobalQueer #AmReading #BookBlogLife #QueerAuthors #StorytellingMatters
How ‘Invisible Lifelines’ Shines a Light on Global Queer Resilience (Exclusive)
What started as a bold idea quickly evolved into an ambitious project exploring queer humanitarians across the globe.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“From underground heroes to global movements — this film Invisible Lifelines shines a light on queer resilience in the toughest places. Read the exclusive: buff.ly/cmzAJlg%E2%8... #QueerStories #LGBTQFilm #IndieDocumentary #GlobalQueer #AmReading #BookBlogLife #QueerAuthors #StorytellingMatters
Told someone I'm a writer and they asked if they'd heard of me. No, Susan, that's not how obscurity works. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Told someone I'm a writer and they asked if they'd heard of me. No, Susan, that's not how obscurity works. #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel
Narration isn’t just “who’s telling it” — it’s the secret pathway from story to reader. This post explains how your choice of narrator and voice fuels the prose. 👉 buff.ly/N3lE6dp #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
The Role of Narration in Storytelling - DIY MFA - Gabriela Pereira
The role of narration in storytelling; discover how voice & point of view shape your story, & get answers to questions on effective narration
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November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Narration isn’t just “who’s telling it” — it’s the secret pathway from story to reader. This post explains how your choice of narrator and voice fuels the prose. 👉 buff.ly/N3lE6dp #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #writingtip #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky
I just dropped a new blog: “The Cult of Overachieving Productivity Gurus” — why the hustle-hustle diet might be what’s holding you back. buff.ly/HmswulS #WriterLife #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WorkSmartNotHard #SelfHelpCritique
The Cult of Overachieving Productivity Gurus - Roger Hyttinen Author
In this blog post, I discuss The Cult of Overachieving Productivity Gurus
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November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I just dropped a new blog: “The Cult of Overachieving Productivity Gurus” — why the hustle-hustle diet might be what’s holding you back. buff.ly/HmswulS #WriterLife #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WorkSmartNotHard #SelfHelpCritique
Today's writing quote: Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler's heart, kill your darlings." -- Stephen King #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today's writing quote: Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler's heart, kill your darlings." -- Stephen King #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
Nature: beautiful until the camera starts fighting back. Check out these wild moments when animals totally stole the shoot. 👉 buff.ly/L689Ckk #WildlifePhotography #NatureFails #LOLWildlife
40 Wildlife Photographers Who Got Ambushed By Their Subjects In Hilarious Ways
What do you have there, human? Can I see it up close?
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Nature: beautiful until the camera starts fighting back. Check out these wild moments when animals totally stole the shoot. 👉 buff.ly/L689Ckk #WildlifePhotography #NatureFails #LOLWildlife
I just posted a love letter to my iPad — Why I’m basically married to it: writing, streaming, comics, manga — it handles it all. Dive in: buff.ly/1Xnkffk #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #TechLife #WritingGear #GadgetLove
Why I’m Basically Married to My iPad - Roger Hyttinen Author
Why I’m Basically Married to My iPad
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I just posted a love letter to my iPad — Why I’m basically married to it: writing, streaming, comics, manga — it handles it all. Dive in: buff.ly/1Xnkffk #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #TechLife #WritingGear #GadgetLove