Roger Hyttinen
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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
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
Today's writing quote: No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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