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C A Malin
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I'm a fledgling author, in the process of writing and self-publishing my first novel, a Regency/Fantasy crossover titled #Ellamir
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It's so exciting to be writing my first novel: #Ellamir, a #Regency adventure #romance, featuring characters exceedingly similar to some of the most memorable #JaneAusten creations, trying to maintain decorum in an increasingly chaotic high #fantasy world. Coming in 2026!

#Fiction #BookSky #Authors
#FantasyIndiesJanuary | #9

Free Friday! As I'm certainly not an adept user of social media, I can offer no tips of astonishing wisdom, so instead, here is a snippet from my #Regency #Romance X #Fantasy crossover #Ellamir

Ella meets an elf for the first time, an unsettling experience...
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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A bit of backstory for one of the side characters, Blas, who sees pregnancy as a hindrance to her working. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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TW: Suggestion of sexual violence

Ess is a con artist with forbidden magic, able to control minds through touch in a world where skin is taboo. Forced into a plot to infiltrate the forum, she tries to escape, but the antagonist reveals he's been one step ahead all along.

#WIPSnips
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
#JanuaryWorldBuilders | #9
Miss #Ellamir Oakhall is an eminent lady in her village, being the daughter of one the richest men in the village, second only to Lady Lamont whose late husband was a Knight of the Realm. It's extremely important to her, and she is at pains to maintain this position
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#JanuaryWorldbuilders, tell me about your MC's (or another important character if you don't do MCs) role in society. Are they upper or lower class? What job/tasks do they do as part of this society? Are they even a member of a society?
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Happy Friday, #WIPSnips!

I'm pretty certain I've used this snippet before, but I feel like a little Hannah & Maqine cuteness is what I need to start my day today! Hannah is about to see her life in a whole new way...

From my #JaneAusten style #Regency #Romance X #Fantasy crossover novel #Ellamir
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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I am beyond excited to reveal the cover for THE DEVOURING, my cosmic horror/revenge thriller. If you like married villain protagonists, John Wick-style action, and occult conspiracies, you will love this book.

Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX

#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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#WIPSnips 8. "Canvas"

Thanks to Askaly for providing the only instance of the word in EF so far.

CW for blood and dead people.

#ChroniclesOfTheRealms #BattlemageAskaly #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters
January 8, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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#JanuaryWorldbuilders #ChroniclesOfTheRealms 8. The Netherrealm basically only has two classes: slaves and rulers.

Within the slaves, we have more layers. The bottom of the hierarchy are the low-level demons who compose the bulk of a ruler's army. Above them, we have spies and scouts and the (1/3)
Welcome to the second week of #JanuaryWorldbuilders! The theme of this one is SOCIETY. Again, relatively broad for now. We'll delve into more weeds later in the year. Today's Q: Talk about social classes. How are they handled? Do they have hierarchies? Nobles and commoners? Or is it classless?
January 8, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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I’m considering hosting a virtual release party on Zoom for Star of Shalik and wanted to gauge interest 💫
It would be very casual—
Tentatively thinking Sunday 2/1 at 2pm.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, drop a 💜 or comment below!
#BookSky #BookRelease
January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Hello! I’m excited to join #BluePitHype and connect w/fellow writers.

I’m Laken, fantasy author of celestial wonders & dark histories. Outside writing, I work w/refugees. My fictional worlds draw from a deep regard for nature & the spirit world, w/threads on the ills of colonizer culture.
#BookSky
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Hey there #Bluepithype guys. I’m Tara and I mainly write fantasy but dabble in sci fi. Thanks to lots of lovely people on here I’ve gained the confidence to write again after years of…well…not! I try to write cosy stuff with a slash of grim. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Hello! I'm Teisha. I'm a biologist, geek, baker, pianist, & writer. Wrote my 1st novel in 2025; querying.

Writing #scifi to be inclusive, hopeful, character-driven, & kind.

I write to try and make the world a better place. To excite others about something that excites me.

#BluePitHype #hopepunk
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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I'm Sage 👋 I write mostly non-fiction, usually in the New Adult range with fantasy elements.

I've published a romantasy novella & an action/adventure fantasy trilogy. My WIPs include a rom-com, a cryptid mystery, a whodunnit, & a CYOA.

I write for fun! No sticking to a niche here 😅🤣
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Hi, I’m Neha😊 I write fantasy and contemporary romance, though my current WIPs are standalone contemporary romances with British-Bangladeshi FMCs💕

I’m excited to take part in my first #BluePit and to hear about everyone’s amazing projects on the day✨

#BluePitHype #writesky #writingcommunity
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
#JanuaryWorldBuilders #8

OMG, #Ellamir is *all about* social classes. Theangal and Mearca are monarchies, similar to that of post-Norman Britain: royals, nobles, peers, gentry, merchantry, yeomanry, peasantry... all distinct in the social hierarchy and everyone understands their place in it...
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Welcome to the second week of #JanuaryWorldbuilders! The theme of this one is SOCIETY. Again, relatively broad for now. We'll delve into more weeds later in the year. Today's Q: Talk about social classes. How are they handled? Do they have hierarchies? Nobles and commoners? Or is it classless?
January 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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Sold 3 paperbacks AND an ebook this month?? and it's only the 7th?

My average is 1-2 books sold in an entire month. and not usually paperbacks!!! that's crazy?!

i hope you like them, whoever you are 🥹. unfortunately i must now hunt you all for sport.
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Hi everyone. The first game in this series is one of my favorite games of all time. The Kickstarter for the sequel is in a rough situation. If you can afford to do so, please consider pledging. If not, please share widely. I want to see them succeed.
Sorry, folks. Seven days to go and 50% funded. We'll need a modern internet miracle to see these lovely ladies get their sequel. I was always worried that the visuals were not appealing to most VN gamers, but... ouch

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...

#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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My newsletter is where I share book updates, what I’m reading, behind-the-scenes peeks, etc. It’s the best way to stay in touch with me and my stories.

I’d love to have you there 💛

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#BookSky #FantasyAuthor
January 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary | #7

First line of #Ellamir:

"There can be few occasions in the communal life of a respectable village more likely to excite comment than that of the imminent arrival of a new and as yet unknown neighbour."
❄️ #FantasyIndiesJanuary ❄️
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!

Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#JanuaryWorldBuilders #7
I think it was my first DnD setting as a DM - instead of an end-to-end journey, I opted for a hub setting which could act as a base for quests, provide space for players to establish homes and businesses etc. I settled on an abbey as an ideal self-contained community.
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Good morning #JanuaryWorldbuilders! A very broad question that I have no doubt is difficult to answer: What was YOUR beginning of worldbuilding? What was your inspiration? Your initial spark? Another work of fiction? Boredom? A powerful imagination seeking an outlet?
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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104 readers are spending their time inside the world of Star of Shalik right now, and I’m so grateful! ✨

Thank you for being here at the very beginning and for choosing to walk this story with me. It truly means the world. 🌙
#BookSky #FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor
January 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The principal (though not worst) antagonist, Lady Lamont, is introduced on the first page, second para, and is the first character to speak

It's clear she is an adversary to MC Ella, but it might not be obvious she's the antagonist as it's Ella who starts out being very rude to her!

#Ellamir
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Antagonist day! How are we first introduced to your antagonist?

What are they doing when they appear on the page? Is it meant to be apparent that they are a villain?

What is being showcased about them?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
My writing habits are generally mood-based: chill music without lyrics (based on BBC Radio 3's "Night Tracks" playlist), candles, incense, wine and hopefully the right frame of mind

My policy is not to force myself to write if I'm not feeling it, or the quality will suffer
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
❄️ #FantasyIndiesJanuary ❄️
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!

Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
#JanuaryWorldBuilders #5
Perhaps the biggest problem for the protagonists of #Ellamir (tho not the antagonists) is the established religion of Theangal, the Order of the Brothers of the Lady of Purity: a sect which promotes a male-supremacist, heteronormative agenda through social conditioning
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Hey there, #JanuaryWorldbuilders! We're introducing our worlds this week. Tell me about some aspect of your worldbuilding which is a problem for your characters. Is their world infested with monsters? A dystopian government? Or maybe you created a bug that bites them in their sleep?
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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JOHN WICK x THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE

For readers who like:
🩸 dangerous criminal underworlds
🩸 secret occult organizations
🩸 married villain protagonists
🩸 terrifying body horror
🩸 the threat of an Eldritch God

4 days until THE DEVOURING's cover reveal! #WritingCommunity #Booksky 💙📚
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM