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Nectar Vam
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Paracosmist, Greek-American, Leftist, man of faith, AuDHD, writer (in the works), lover of all things fantasy, myth, and lore. He/Him.

NO Maga, Trumpists, Right-wingers, Bigots, Frauds, Scammers, Fascists, Crypto, Hookups, or Catfishers allowed.
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Bethany would probably be flattered, but would also be a little suspicious.

Years of bullying has wisen her up to her bullies' tricks & weird compliments.

Something we both share in our school years.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

How does your character respond to praise or compliments?

Do they enjoy it and seek it out? Find it a bit awkward or uncomfortable? Flee from it whenever possible?

Does it depend on who is doing the praising?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#QueerPrompts 20 #WritingCommunity

MC Bethany has her own holiday tradition; every year on the winter solstice, animal transformation spells are neutralized, so Bethany sees her family in human form, from their swan form. This happens for 7 years till Bethany sews the magic shirts to restore them.
#QueerPrompts December 20: Any special holiday traditions in your story?
December 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders 20 #WritingCommunity #Writesky #Wip #Writing #Writersky

In the Nequinum world, every country (minus Magalote and a few corrupt islands) condemn slavery as a capital offense, an affront to and a crime against humanity. Even enslaving talking beasts is criminal.
#DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me honestly: how dark and dystopian is your world? Do they have slavery there? Is it based on anything like race, sex, or class? Can a person be freed? How bad is it for them?
December 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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In The Nequinum Gests, like in Narnia, the wintry figure (Grandfather Frost) offers weapons & enchanted objects to the 7 protags for the upcoming battle.
Alright everyone let’s talk about gifts

What kind of gifts are given in your setting? Do people get gifts on their birthdays or in weddings? Are there holidays associated with gifts?

What kind of special symbolic gifts are there?

What about joke gifts?

#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
December 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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I'm not there yet. But I am looking forward for my MC, Bethany, in her exploration of the other world she's in.

Its my first portal fantasy (and my favorite genre. Not Isekai though, those I find annoying).
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What are your favorite scenes to write with your character?

Fighting/action? Bonding between characters? Revealing their backstory? Scheming? Exploring? Something else?

Does it change for different characters?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.

So... I'll survive a world war?
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
December 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Day 19 of #FantasyIndiesDecember

This week I only added 3,686 words to Book 7 of my Oracle of Delphi series WIP (Tues & Wed dr appts). But I'm only 1 scene away from finishing the book. Woohoo! So close - I hope to have it done by middle of next week.

Happy Friday! 🎉

#WritingCommunity
December 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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#DecemberWorldbuilders
Servants

In the Fairy Realm, Humans and Elenites are employed as servants in royal and noble Fairy households. They are paid and treated fairly well, but they know they are forever an underclass.
More

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December 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#Smutcember #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WIP

Rarely, tbh. I often plan out all my characters, stories, settings, etc. Sort of like laying out a blueprint. One case that surprised me was one of the Highwaymen, Murdo Hope, suddenly caring for his casual kitchen boy lover (of legal age).
Happy Friday, #Smutcember!

Have you ever been surprised by which of your characters hook up? Has a planned romance ever been derailed by chemistry that developed while drafting?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#MythDecember 19 #WritingPrompts #Writesky #Writing

There is Fate but only of the inevitable (like death, doom, or deliverance). Most things flow on their own. The Future isn't written in stone, so changes can always happen. And Fate can be twisted (like a woman turning into a man to slay a demon)
Today fate is up in the air

In your setting is their fate or destiny at play? Or do things simply happen according to random chance. Is your main character a chosen one?

How do the people in the setting feel about the idea of fate and karma?

#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Either A Christmas Carol or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Bethany loves the fantasy genre. It's her definite autistic interest (as is mine)
#QueerPrompts December 19: Free Friday or what would be your MC/character's favorite holiday movie?
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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1/2

Both. Janitors, butlers, cooks, nannies, au pairs, footmen, scullions, chamber maids, etc. All given their fair due, respect, dignity, and appreciation. And there's a chance of a servant marrying into royalty.
#DecemberWorldbuilders. Hello, friends! In your world, are there people who make a living by helping with everyday chores? Paid servants or some kind of employee of the state whose job is to do routine tasks other people don't want to do?
December 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Going into 2026 like
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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At age 16, Bethany has one symbolic dream.

She dreamed of a rosebud in a calm river. The river got choppy & rough, turning red & white, then the rose blossomed.

She then woke up with cramps.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Does your character dream?

Do dreams play a role in the story? Do they tell us about the character? Foreshadow the future? Are the literally prophetic?

Does your character enjoy their dreams or dread them?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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#DecemberWorldbuilders
Regular tasks

Since he has the most experience, Mathias cares for the horses. But he also instructs Rose in how to care for her horse and requires her to the basic care and feeding.

@kiraofthewind.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#DecktheHalls #WritingCommunity #Writesky

In my WIP of The Wild Family, MC Bethany kinda serves as The Star. She's the only hope her family has in rescuing them. And she inspires her companions to help/care for her. But had she not ventured on her Heroine's journey, she would have been the reversed
#DeckTheHalls

We're matching up our work to the Major Arcana Tarot Cards. So, tell us how your characters (or places, things, or events) match up!

Today's card is: THE STAR

Who or what from your writing would you put on it and how does it fit the meanings?

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December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders 18 #WritingCommunity #Writesky

In The Wild Family, Bethany Ivanoff does chores, but she much prefers daydreaming, playacting, reading, drawing, etc. Its not that she's lazy, she just finds chores boring and tedious.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 18

Several of my MCs have their own little chores, though most are rarely talked about on-page.

Kai, for example, serves as the primary cook in his household. This includes harvesting and preparing fresh tea for his family.
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 18

Several of my MCs have their own little chores, though most are rarely talked about on-page.

Kai, for example, serves as the primary cook in his household. This includes harvesting and preparing fresh tea for his family.
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember 18

My favorite Holidays?

Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and Greek Independence Day.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 18

Admittedly, my favorite holiday is probably Thanksgiving, if only because of what it represents.

I have a…strange relationship with Christmas, Halloween, & a few other holidays.
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#QueerPrompts 18 #WritingCommunity #WIP

Only supernatural twins. Regular twins, not so much... Unless you count having their own code, signal, etc.

Bethany's twin sisters are a little "telepathic" but complete opposites (blond girly girl & bookish brainy brunette. Basically Lydia & Mary Bennet).
#QueerPrompts December 18: National Twin Day: Any twin-like telepathy between characters in your story?
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#MythDecember #Writesky #WritingCommunity

In my setting(s), medicine & healing come in a variety of natural, herbal, magical, and scientific. With divine/supernatural healing being more potent.
Today we are talking about medicine

What is the level of medical tech in your setting, but more importantly how does it interact with magic and religion?

Can magic help with healing and getting rid of sickness?

Does religion have much to do with medicine?

#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
After his departure from this existence, they should make a cartoon of him freezing in the ninth circle of Dante's Inferno

Its reserved for traitors, and Trump fits that description.
Trump's past coming back to haunt him ..(cartoon Dave Granlund) #politics #trump #epstein
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Definitely a combo of these. Bethany's family, herself, her husband & wife, all in Otherworld, where they would meet Jolly Father (the Otherworld version of Santa Claus), his wife (Mother Holly), and two kids (Snowflake & Kris Kringle).
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

I've got holidays soon, which got me thinking: who would your characters choose to spend their holidays with?

Friends, family, a lover, a combination of these?

Would they want a large gathering or small?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
#MythDecember 17 #Writersky #Prompt

In The Nequinum Gests; Phoebe's bow & David's sling never misses it's mark or target. Daniel's spear regrows from the spearhead. August's sword & Barbara's double axe cut through chains.
Today let’s talk about special weapons.

Most fantasy settings have at least some kind of magical weaponry, what kind of magic weapons does your setting have? (Or sci-fi)

Are these objects important because of what they can do, or what they represent? Or both?

#mythdecember #writesky #prompt
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM