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Kat
@katkatsma.bsky.social
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Writer. Landscape designer. NERD. Cliché bio author.

https://www.katkatsma.com/
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Kat @katkatsma.bsky.social · Sep 6
Hi I'm Kat and am trained as a landscape architect and writer. When not designing parks I am found curled up in a hole scratching out words on a notepad.

Fun facts
✨Lived in 8 cities, 3 states, & 2 countries (I'm tired)
✨Painted the front window to look like a Mario level
✨Cosplayed for 14 years
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kellydmcc.bsky.social
As I am trying to wrap up the last book of this nine book, million word epic I have been writing for twenty years, I begin to feel that I should have killed off a lot more characters in the interests of not having to cap off all those stories.
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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michelleroy78.bsky.social
Me: "Clear water, pretty fish, otters, penguins, seals! This is the best swimming spot ever!"
Aquarium Employee: "Ma'am, please get out."
February 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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connorredacted.bsky.social
I think I'm way too hard on myself when it comes to my writing. I put too much pressure on myself to make a shitload of progress on multiple projects.
February 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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muepin.art
Your kiddo self wasn't dreaming of having hoarded art supplies gather dust in a corner, they were dreaming of using them. Let your inner kid have some joy

#art #sketchbook
Photo of my sketchbook surrounded by markers, paints, ink, brushes and dirty paint water. The drawing is of my own interpretation of Link, obviously done in mixed media
February 5, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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spaceplans.bsky.social
When your custom character appears in a cutscene
Picard wearing a very stupid-looking metallic eye mask in Star Trek: TNG s7e17, "Masks"
February 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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andymboyle.bsky.social
I’ve read nine books so far this year holy shit. at this pace I’m liable this year to read at least ten books
February 1, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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dryad.technology
Anyway this is the look I'm aiming for
A giant woman half embedded in a wall with snakes for hair and also a giant snake for an arm. She is saying "Thank you for saving me. Are you OK?"
February 1, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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kameronhurley.com
I love writing. I think what I hate now is DREAD that comes knowing I SHOULD be writing, and HAVE to write soon, but am NOT 😂

In which case, the new story for my brain needs to be, "You know, if you just do this pleasurable thing NOW, you don't have to experience THIS displeasure for hours."
February 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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jbgraeber.bsky.social
I just selected a book from my bookshelf for my next read, instead of buying a new book.

Did any of you know this is possible? I had no idea.
January 27, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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omsteve.bsky.social
My bed is a magical place where I can suddenly remember everything I was supposed to do.
January 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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wabisabi4robots.bsky.social
I've been doom scrolling for the past two hours and, much to my surprise, it hasn't helped at all
January 15, 2026 at 12:37 AM
katkatsma.bsky.social
So if you've already chosen your spirit animal, can you choose a spirit phylum? What about a spirit kingdom... 🤔
drcraigmc.bsky.social Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · Jan 13
Deep-sea animals have two modes: absolutely unbothered or deeply committed to chaos.
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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professoremily.bsky.social
TENEMENT

House of Leaves x The Giver

Inside, the Tenement is an infinite maze of halls.

Outside, there is... Nothing.

When Noah Walker's mom mysteriously goes missing, he vows to learn the secrets of his strange world. Even if it means tearing the whole thing down.

#Bluepit #Bluepit📖 #YA #M #D
A dimly lit frame with the first four Rules of the Tenement: RULE ONE Under no circumstances shall anyone leave the Tenement. RULE TWO The Front Door is to remain shut and locked at all times. RULE THREE Any windows that appear are to remain closed, with the curtains drawn, and should be avoided until they disappear again. Tenants are forbidden from looking upon the outside. RULE FOUR These Rules, being given to us by our Landlord and passed down unchanged from the founding of the Tenement, shall be inscribed into the heart and mind of every tenant for the wellbeing of all A mysterious photo of a woman in a dark hall and a scrap of paper are tucked into the bottom corner. The paper reads "Where is she?"
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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rosalindhawkins.bsky.social
When a strange bloom reveals magic she was never meant to have, a quiet bookshop clerk is forced into the magical society hidden within 1920s America. There, she must learn to defend herself against the authorities who deem her too dangerous to exist. #BluePit 📖 #W #A #WF #F #R #HS #WritingCommunity
An Agent's Guide to Secrets of Ink and Enchantment, by Rosalind Hawkins. Historical Fantasy Romance, ≈100k Words (Draft in progress). Background is a dark purple leather, with the outline of a raven in the bottom center. Pitch: After a strange bloom reveals magic she was never meant to have, Clara Wells, a reserved bookshop clerk in 1920s America, is thrust into a magical society that survives through secrecy, regulation, and control. Her employer-turned-mentor, Asher Thorne, has taken it upon himself to protect and teach her rather than throw her to the wolves as would be 'proper'. The guidance meant to keep her alive evolves into something far deeper and more intimate, even as the danger to both of them grows closer by the day. This novel explores how trust can become an act of rebellion in a world that treats those it can't understand as a threat to be erased. Comparisons to A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness: Intimacy unfolds under constant risk of discovery. Love is a destabilizing force in a trauma informed system. One partner acts as a guide through an unfamiliar system. Comparisons to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke: Magic is governed through formal institutions, controlling who may safely belong and who is othered. Othered individuals the system cannot process lead to catastrophe. Context: A character-driven historical fantasy where personal relationships collide with rigid and authoritarian magical governance. Romance Tropes: Slow-burn romance. Trust built through shared risk. Mutual pining. Forced proximity. Deliberately equalized power. Trust before intimacy. Partners against the system. (Images of a ring of skeleton keys hanging up, the sculpture "Psyche revived by Cupid's kiss", and two wooden wizard/fantasy style wands laying crossed on a table.) Story Features: Adult historical fantasy. Teaching driven by responsibility, not authority. Hidden magical society operating alongside the mundane world. Character-first narrative focus. Late escalation of physical intimacy. (Images of a shelf of dark liquor lit from behind, shelves of well-maintained antique books, and an open book with a wooden wand sitting on top of its pages.) Book Excerpt: “Really though, if you could get a potion that did anything at all, what would you ask for?” In that instant, Mr. Thorne dropped the tea cup he had been polishing. It shattered on the wooden floor in front of the desk. He cursed under his breath as he lowered himself to the floor to address the broken porcelain. “I’d certainly take a luck potion, but Lord knows I’ll never be able to afford that,” Mr. Thorne stated, far too seriously for the topic at hand. He then looked up and met Clara’s eyes, startled. It was as if he was surprised by his own answer. He stood, setting the fragmented tea cup on the counter before straightening his hair. “What about you, Clara? If you could make a magical elixir of any kind, what would it be?” Clara thought about it for a moment, looking out the window. The depressing weather was starting to catch up with her. “Well, something to give me energy and lift my spirits would be nice today.” Mr. Thorne grinned at this response, retrieving two still intact tea cups and lifting them in front of him. “It just so happens that I have the perfect potion for you steeping in the back.” (Excerpt from Chapter 3, condensed)
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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prahajess.bsky.social
🧹 EARLY MAGIC 🧹

Mean Girls X Practical Magic
With Surfing

When a cocksure witch loses her magic to a cunning daemon, she hatches a plan to steal it back—betraying a grieving classmate who’s only just discovered the world of magic.

#BluePit📖 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Q #F #YA #Querying #witch
Images: beaches, forests, and three witches
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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alexabosy.bsky.social
⚔️ SHADOWS OVER CORENE ✨
Tegan and Isla have their lives turned upside down when soldiers arrive one morning to burn their home to the ground. They work with a strange masked man to evade capture, and along the way uncover a conspiracy at the heart of their kingdom.
#F #YA #Q #LGBT #BluePit 💥 #GN
a illustrated mock book cover for a fantasy graphic novel. in the foreground are two twins with red hair and pointed ears. one wields dual swords, the other is casting golden magic in her palm. they look over their shoulders in concern as a mass of shadows seem to be on their tail. the title "shadows over corene" is overtop. an illustration of three elves on a white background. the first, isla, has white skin, green eyes, and long maroon hair. she wears a yellow vest over a white shirt and a green skirt and she is happily casting magic. the second, tegan, has white skin, blue eyes, and short maroon hair. she wears a top with a light ivory bodice and black puff sleeves and dark leggings. she brandishes two swords. the third, hamish, has brown skin, yellow eyes, and white hair. he wears a black shirt and grey leggings a line up of fourcharacters. a middle aged blonde elven woman in a purple dress, a middle aged stocky elven man in a blacksmith apron, and two soldiers clad in black. a line up of three characters. a young man with dark skin and brandishing a rapier, a middle aged woman with dark skin and long black hair wearing finery, and a middle aged man with silver hair also dressed in fine clothing.
January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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abymack.bsky.social
SHE WHO HOLDS THE SEA

PRINCESS MONOKE X THE POPPY WAR

When a cursed empire kidnaps an island heir, it doesn’t realise she’s the vessel of two warring goddesses—or that she plans to burn and drown the throne that chained them.

Inspired by pre colonial Jamaican mythology

#bluepit #F #YA #A
January 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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alexabosy.bsky.social
🌿 DANDELION IN THE WIND 🍃

🍄 The Borrowers x Disney Fairies

Dandelion the house fairy loves her life in the country, but when an unexpected move takes her out of her comfort zone she is taught by the friends she makes how to love her new home too.

#F #MG #W #BluePit 💥 #GN
an illustration of six fairy characters in a two row lineup. the first is a tall skinny young woman with messy platinum hair. she wears green shortalls over a brown shirt and black leggings and has a crossbody bag closed with a large button. the second is a shorter light skinned young man with short medium blond hair with floppy bangs. he has a stocky build and wears a grey and maroon shirt with tan pants and brown boots. the third is a short non-binary fairy with tanned skin and red hair. they wear a green sweater over a tan romper with grey socks and tan boots and hold a human sized penny, very large next to them. the fourth is a dark skinned young woman with her braided hair tied up in a top bun. she wears a perwinkle knee-length dress with pink shoes and holds a human-sized sewing needle. the fifth is a tall dark skinned young man with short cropped dark hair. he wears a blue sweater with black pants and white shoes and holds onto a human sized sharpened yellow pencil. the sixth is a light skinned young woman with black hair pulled into pigtails and held by human-sized plastic beads. she wears a green dress with black leggings and brown slouchy boots. at her waist is a belted bag held with a button. a three panel comic page of a fairy girl with messy platinum hair. in the first panel she hides from raindrops under a flower, in the second she reaches out to a field mouse. in the third she flies to camera against the backdrop of a giant lush meadow. a comic page of dandelion, the fairy. in the first three panels she sadly looks over her shoulder. in the last, largest panel she sits on a windowsill gloomily looking out the window at skyscrapers in a city an illustration of two fairies interacting. one, dandelion (she/her), is tall and lanky with pale skin and white hair. she looks on as she's pulled in by thimble (they/them), who is shorter with brown skin and red hair, as they show off a (human-sized) bottlecap they found
January 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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atplummauthor.bsky.social
When Andi, a disenchanted maker of home spells, is accused of bringing dark magic into her city, she teams up with a magicless nun and a cursed outsider to clear her name.
But the dark is spreading.
They'll need help. They'll need a house of old magic. And its old lady.
#BluePit 📖 #A #W #F #ND #M
A collage of nine images: the back of an archer in grey clothes, two hands on a black background, inner arched courtyard with cream colored stones, medieval town street, arches of stone, tall bookcases, glowing embers, dark sunset reflection on water of a house, marbles hanging from a branch.
January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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authorlaurynh.bsky.social
Secrets of Magic

👥 Found Family
🏰 Cursed Kingdom
✨️ Complex Magic System
🔪 Mystery & Betrayal
⚔️ Epic Fighting Scenes
⚠️ Humans vs Mages vs Demons
🗣 Strong Dialogue
💕 Childhood Sweethearts to Lovers
🔥 Enemies to Lovers
🐉 Dragon Gods
😈 Twisted Interesting Villains

#BluePit📖 #BluePit #F #YA #P
Secrets of Magic book cover. A small pond in a cavern full of grass and trees. A hole at the top of the cavern, a full moon peaking through the top
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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elsjones.bsky.social
MASTER OF DJINN X THE LAST BINDING

Tal is a liar: a necromancer in hiding and a woman in disguise. Discovered by a mage, she's offered a deal: help stop a murderer of mages & he'll keep her secret.
Can she trust the mage, & magic, before the murderer finds & exposes her?

#Bluepit 📖 #F #R #Q #ND
A moodboard in black and white existing of 12 squares: 4 rows of 3 columns Row 1 (top): A candelbra; a steampunk city; a woman's bare neck Row 2: Frankenstein's bringing his monster to life; a skull; surgical instruments Row 3: a woman's bare feet in grass; two people about to kiss; a hand on a mirror Row 4: a dead body, hand extended toward viewer; a woman's corset being unlaced; a man, face hidden, leaning toward the viewer
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
IT x STRANGER THINGS x THE RIVERMAN: Two identical photos taken years apart send true crime fan Max on a quest to identify the girl in the photo while tangling with a eldritch horror released by crazed cult leader accused of murdering seven little girls. #YA #H #T #Q #bluepit #bluepit📖
Clockwise upper left: a girl dancing in the woods, a creepy house, a fire monster, creepy woods, a black bird and an abandoned factory.
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
COOP KNOWS THE SCOOP X BOB’S BURGERS: #MG kids on bikes adventure i. 2 timelines:

1995: Friends find out their parents were in a band together & search for their hit album.

2025: Their kids hear about said album & go on a quest to find the lost recordings.
#bluepit #bluepit📖#W
a cartoon character is playing a toy guitar in a room with a sign that says fox 41 news
ALT: a cartoon character is playing a toy guitar in a room with a sign that says fox 41 news
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January 13, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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goodrenwrites.bsky.social
BBC MERLIN x MEGAMIND

Ota and Alder have been destined enemies for countless reincarnations. And frankly, they’re sick of it.

⚔Enemies to divorced
🖤Unchosen Ones
🤬Fuck destiny, let’s kill god
🪢Soul bonds
🌱Genderfluid dryad
🏳‍🌈Sapphic subplot

#BluePit #BluePit 📖 #Q #NA #F #LGBT
A moodboard with an off-white background. Simple black doodles decorate the background, and 4 polaroid photos hang in front of it. Hanging above the polaroids is a label that reads play your roles. The top left polaroid portrays a grinning elven man with pure black eyes, black hair, and a dress shirt with a cravat. He holds sunglasses. The polaroid is stamped "Villain" in red. The top right polaroid portrays a dryad with leaves for hair and a gap-toothed grin. Their skin is patterned with tree rings. The polaroid bears a red stamp of "Hero." The bottom left polaroid portrays a woman with striped snakes for hair. She has bright green eyes and wears a labcoat. Her polaroid bears the villain stamp as well. The bottom right polaroid portrays a minotaur women with long red hair that covers her eyes, red cow ears and black horns. Her polaroid bears the hero stamp. The black sketches in the background portray a dragon, a comet, alder leaves with catkins, a horse, and mushrooms surrounded by sparkles.
January 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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amygdala451.bsky.social
#BluePit #MG The 13-Hour Puzzle

THE GOONIES X WESTING GAME

A house built to look like a ship, an hourglass in every room, a lost treasure...

Can Nora and her friends solve the puzzles while a ghost tries to stop them?
January 13, 2026 at 11:04 PM