M Pepper Langlinais/Amanda Innes
@mplbooks.bsky.social
Author/Screenwriter/Playwright/Freelance Editor. Previously of UT Austin, Shakespeare at Winedale, Emerson College, Houghton Mifflin, Pearson & Blogcritics. AKA fanfic author ZMethos. I don't answer unsolicited DMs. #writer #booksky #DramatistsGuild
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IT'S HERE!
MANIFESTING DESTINY, first book in the Changers series, released today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9PRQ2G
(Character art by @ka-leo-scope.bsky.social)
MANIFESTING DESTINY, first book in the Changers series, released today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9PRQ2G
(Character art by @ka-leo-scope.bsky.social)
Pics from our final day at #KauaiWritersConference. I promise we did writerly things, too; they just don’t make for as interesting pictures. Heading home today.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pics from our final day at #KauaiWritersConference. I promise we did writerly things, too; they just don’t make for as interesting pictures. Heading home today.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 17
My hobbies include reading (and posting reviews on my YouTube channel) and tarot.
My hobbies include reading (and posting reviews on my YouTube channel) and tarot.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 17
My hobbies include reading (and posting reviews on my YouTube channel) and tarot.
My hobbies include reading (and posting reviews on my YouTube channel) and tarot.
I like covers that are simple but beautiful, and/or that use typography in fun and interesting ways. Not too busy.
November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I like covers that are simple but beautiful, and/or that use typography in fun and interesting ways. Not too busy.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 16
I start with an idea for a story and a sense of direction, then plot in bursts as I go rather than charting the journey fully ahead of time. Like a road trip with an end destination but no set schedule, just deciding each day which roads and what sights to stop for.
I start with an idea for a story and a sense of direction, then plot in bursts as I go rather than charting the journey fully ahead of time. Like a road trip with an end destination but no set schedule, just deciding each day which roads and what sights to stop for.
November 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 16
I start with an idea for a story and a sense of direction, then plot in bursts as I go rather than charting the journey fully ahead of time. Like a road trip with an end destination but no set schedule, just deciding each day which roads and what sights to stop for.
I start with an idea for a story and a sense of direction, then plot in bursts as I go rather than charting the journey fully ahead of time. Like a road trip with an end destination but no set schedule, just deciding each day which roads and what sights to stop for.
Animal cruelty. Graphic violence that is gratuitous and/or just for shock value. Bad writing and/or editing. No likable characters.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
📚 #WritingLifeMonthly November Day 15📚
This is easy, bad editing. A novel that hasn't gone through enough of an editing process, I will toss it in a heartbeat.
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookskyclub #bookish #books #tbr #tbrpile #indie #amreading
This is easy, bad editing. A novel that hasn't gone through enough of an editing process, I will toss it in a heartbeat.
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookskyclub #bookish #books #tbr #tbrpile #indie #amreading
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Animal cruelty. Graphic violence that is gratuitous and/or just for shock value. Bad writing and/or editing. No likable characters.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
#KauaiWritersConference cont’d. More gorgeous views, a pina colada in a pineapple, and I promise I’m also doing writer stuff!
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#KauaiWritersConference cont’d. More gorgeous views, a pina colada in a pineapple, and I promise I’m also doing writer stuff!
Had friends visit my lanai this morning
November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Had friends visit my lanai this morning
I used to stick out every book, and I probably still stick with too many and for too long. The worst are the ones that trick you into hoping they get better or pay off then don’t. I do DNF more than I used to.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
📚 #WritingLifeMonthly November Day 14 📚
I've started setting aside novels I don't enjoy more quickly. With limited time and so much great writing out there, I have no regrets about moving on. You?
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookish #books #tbr #tbrpile #indie #amreading
I've started setting aside novels I don't enjoy more quickly. With limited time and so much great writing out there, I have no regrets about moving on. You?
#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #bookish #books #tbr #tbrpile #indie #amreading
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I used to stick out every book, and I probably still stick with too many and for too long. The worst are the ones that trick you into hoping they get better or pay off then don’t. I do DNF more than I used to.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
#KauaiWritersConference is in full swing! Was fortunate to present my book to attendees and am enjoying the view as much as the sessions.
November 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
#KauaiWritersConference is in full swing! Was fortunate to present my book to attendees and am enjoying the view as much as the sessions.
MAGA: "We expected a rich guy obsessed with gold toilets and slapping his name on every building to represent us and understand our needs and issues. Now we're angry and confused that, not only does he not 'get it,' he doesn't even care." 🙄
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statuskuo.substack.com/p/trump-even...
Trump Even Lost Laura Ingraham
Her interview of Trump yesterday exposed his hypocrisy and true priorities; even MAGA is starting to peel away.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
MAGA: "We expected a rich guy obsessed with gold toilets and slapping his name on every building to represent us and understand our needs and issues. Now we're angry and confused that, not only does he not 'get it,' he doesn't even care." 🙄
statuskuo.substack.com/p/trump-even...
statuskuo.substack.com/p/trump-even...
Never not funny to me:
November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Never not funny to me:
Just anything that feels forced, really. Anything that, as I'm reading, feels like the author had an outline or checklist to get through more than developing characters and making it all seem real and reasonable for the people and world being built.
Also, repetitive word usage.
#writinglifemonthly
Also, repetitive word usage.
#writinglifemonthly
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just anything that feels forced, really. Anything that, as I'm reading, feels like the author had an outline or checklist to get through more than developing characters and making it all seem real and reasonable for the people and world being built.
Also, repetitive word usage.
#writinglifemonthly
Also, repetitive word usage.
#writinglifemonthly
And a reminder that this books is also in #KindleUnlimited if you have #KU!
IT'S HERE!
MANIFESTING DESTINY, first book in the Changers series, released today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9PRQ2G
(Character art by @ka-leo-scope.bsky.social)
MANIFESTING DESTINY, first book in the Changers series, released today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9PRQ2G
(Character art by @ka-leo-scope.bsky.social)
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
And a reminder that this books is also in #KindleUnlimited if you have #KU!
I'm reading SLOW HORSES, so I'd have fun while it--or I--lasted, but not very sure how long that would be. 😆 I suppose if Jackson Lamb tolerated me well enough, I'd survive.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'm reading SLOW HORSES, so I'd have fun while it--or I--lasted, but not very sure how long that would be. 😆 I suppose if Jackson Lamb tolerated me well enough, I'd survive.
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 11
I read pretty widely, anything except erotica and gore, really. And I write fairly widely too: mystery, romance, historical, magical realism... And often a blend of these.
I read pretty widely, anything except erotica and gore, really. And I write fairly widely too: mystery, romance, historical, magical realism... And often a blend of these.
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 11
I read pretty widely, anything except erotica and gore, really. And I write fairly widely too: mystery, romance, historical, magical realism... And often a blend of these.
I read pretty widely, anything except erotica and gore, really. And I write fairly widely too: mystery, romance, historical, magical realism... And often a blend of these.
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 10
Amaurodios! He chose to leave Argyros. Some say he defected and is no longer a favorite of Durandios, making his story a warning. But others see him as having sacrificed himself, and as a figure AElitians can view as a compassionate role model.
Amaurodios! He chose to leave Argyros. Some say he defected and is no longer a favorite of Durandios, making his story a warning. But others see him as having sacrificed himself, and as a figure AElitians can view as a compassionate role model.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 10
Amaurodios! He chose to leave Argyros. Some say he defected and is no longer a favorite of Durandios, making his story a warning. But others see him as having sacrificed himself, and as a figure AElitians can view as a compassionate role model.
Amaurodios! He chose to leave Argyros. Some say he defected and is no longer a favorite of Durandios, making his story a warning. But others see him as having sacrificed himself, and as a figure AElitians can view as a compassionate role model.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 10
I think some of my favorite (or what I consider most memorable) lines have come from my fanfics... I've posted a quote below from my SHERLOCK series of fics... The line about "any other rock" may not be my favorite, but it's one that comes back to me now and then.
I think some of my favorite (or what I consider most memorable) lines have come from my fanfics... I've posted a quote below from my SHERLOCK series of fics... The line about "any other rock" may not be my favorite, but it's one that comes back to me now and then.
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 10
I think some of my favorite (or what I consider most memorable) lines have come from my fanfics... I've posted a quote below from my SHERLOCK series of fics... The line about "any other rock" may not be my favorite, but it's one that comes back to me now and then.
I think some of my favorite (or what I consider most memorable) lines have come from my fanfics... I've posted a quote below from my SHERLOCK series of fics... The line about "any other rock" may not be my favorite, but it's one that comes back to me now and then.
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 9: show off your bookshelves
The first two are in my home office. The big one is in our living room. The trio are in our bedroom. There are more, but I can only do 4 pics.
The first two are in my home office. The big one is in our living room. The trio are in our bedroom. There are more, but I can only do 4 pics.
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 9: show off your bookshelves
The first two are in my home office. The big one is in our living room. The trio are in our bedroom. There are more, but I can only do 4 pics.
The first two are in my home office. The big one is in our living room. The trio are in our bedroom. There are more, but I can only do 4 pics.
So many! THE SONG OF ACHILLES, the TOKYO BABYLON manga series, IN THE WOODS by Tana French...
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
So many! THE SONG OF ACHILLES, the TOKYO BABYLON manga series, IN THE WOODS by Tana French...
#writinglifemonthly
#writinglifemonthly
I really loved BOYFRIEND MATERIAL by Alexis Hall. I thought it was funny, and as I'm partial to disparate pairings ("grumpy/sunshine"), this one hit the sweet spot for me. Alas, I didn't enjoy the sequel nearly as much and have yet to try any of his other books.
#Bookvember
#Bookvember
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I really loved BOYFRIEND MATERIAL by Alexis Hall. I thought it was funny, and as I'm partial to disparate pairings ("grumpy/sunshine"), this one hit the sweet spot for me. Alas, I didn't enjoy the sequel nearly as much and have yet to try any of his other books.
#Bookvember
#Bookvember
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 9
The biggest "villain" in AElit's past is also in its present: Telamenos, goddess of death. But other villains include high priests that had unpopular interpretations of the Teuchos and/or oppressive and restrictive laws.
The biggest "villain" in AElit's past is also in its present: Telamenos, goddess of death. But other villains include high priests that had unpopular interpretations of the Teuchos and/or oppressive and restrictive laws.
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 9
The biggest "villain" in AElit's past is also in its present: Telamenos, goddess of death. But other villains include high priests that had unpopular interpretations of the Teuchos and/or oppressive and restrictive laws.
The biggest "villain" in AElit's past is also in its present: Telamenos, goddess of death. But other villains include high priests that had unpopular interpretations of the Teuchos and/or oppressive and restrictive laws.
November 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 8
Particularly good high priests are venerated in AElit. Mitlian I was the first and most famous, as he established the Temple of Durandios. Later, Jonathan Engleman would become a legendary figure--the man who came from another world!
Particularly good high priests are venerated in AElit. Mitlian I was the first and most famous, as he established the Temple of Durandios. Later, Jonathan Engleman would become a legendary figure--the man who came from another world!
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders Day 8
Particularly good high priests are venerated in AElit. Mitlian I was the first and most famous, as he established the Temple of Durandios. Later, Jonathan Engleman would become a legendary figure--the man who came from another world!
Particularly good high priests are venerated in AElit. Mitlian I was the first and most famous, as he established the Temple of Durandios. Later, Jonathan Engleman would become a legendary figure--the man who came from another world!
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I love a number of books by female authors. Those pictured below and anything by Victoria Holt, really. I like women who face their fears, who are strong despite angst and insecurity. The stories are extreme, maybe, but they speak to living in a world of physical & emotional dangers.
#Bookvember
#Bookvember
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I love a number of books by female authors. Those pictured below and anything by Victoria Holt, really. I like women who face their fears, who are strong despite angst and insecurity. The stories are extreme, maybe, but they speak to living in a world of physical & emotional dangers.
#Bookvember
#Bookvember