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Nils O

@nils.readindiefantasy.com

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Author of the Lost Dogs series, Emma's Story, and At the Road's End. Enjoys books, beer, and coffee.

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · May 23

My novella Emma's Story is a tale about a young woman facing a big decision she’s not quite ready to make.
There’s also a bear, sleigh rides in the snow, and hot whiskey by the fireplace.

If you're looking for wintry fairytale vibes and dark forests, this is for you.

geni.us/emmasstory

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Lilly Lockwood 🔥Pre-Order Broken Bells!🔔 @voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social · 7h

My third review for #SFINCS is up on WEIRDE Reviews! I absolutely adored this book and I can't wait to dive into the rest of Whistberry's stories.

Full review⬇️
weirdereviews.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 10h

From: At the Road's End

“Toini.” She turned to her sister. “You tell your boyfriend to bugger off and go find somewhere else to creep on people. He’s not welcome here.”

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 13h

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "welcome"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
October 11 - welcome
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 12h

Happy Soupturday!

Today's soup is goulash, and it is lovely.

Photo of a bowl of soup, a few slices of bread, and a beaker of coffee.

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A.D.🍀🦩 @adwills.bsky.social · 1d

It's been a long week.

Rest here, weary creative.

You deserve it.

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Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 1d

This is the move, loves.

It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.

But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.

You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.

You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts

Bobcat Arts w/ 30% more spooky @bobcatarts.bsky.social · 3d

As a cat that makes stuff I like to get my stuff from other people that make stuff. I know it's good, I know the money goes to the makers, and everyone is better for it.

Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 4d

So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery

but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)

almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule

So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 1d

As my way of thanking the indie writing community for supporting me through the years, I'm offering free content/quote pulls for my birthday! Preference for BIPOC or disabled authors + SFF books on the shorter side. Turnaround will be 3 weeks - I have a baby so I can't be as fast as I used to alas 😅

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Anthology alert!🚨

You might have seen this pop up this week, but The Arcanist Guild is dropping an epic anthology!

6 novelettes by Benjamin Aeveryn, E.J. Doble, James Dulin, B.S.H. Garcia, Jonathan Neves Meyers, & Morgan Shank

Check out the Kickstarter link for details!

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

Somehow, I missed all the important cues, and focused only on the art style and font. For a brief moment, I was extremely excited about there being a sequel to Norylska Groans, because that book was amazing and I'd be so on board with a second one.

In other words: read this book!

Fletchgod Apocalypse @michaelrfletcher.bsky.social · 1d

Got a hankerin' for some violent alternate history noir fantasy (or VAHNF, as the kids call it)?!

Wel,, holy schnuukies do I have a book for you!

"An addictive mix of gangland intrigue and historical fantasy. More please." -Anthony Ryan, author of BLOOD SONG

www.amazon.com/dp/B08XY4DQNQ

Norylska Groans

Amazon.com: Norylska Groans eBook : Fletcher, Michael R., Snyder, Clayton W. : Kindle Store

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

I ended up spending nearly three hours at the gym. I didn't much mind at the time, but I have a feeling I won't be doing anything even remotely strenuous for the rest of the weekend...

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

Hello #PlotTober

In the previous book, we learn how Toini dedicated the last 16 years to the unwavering service of her god and his cause. We also learn how her god rejected her and threw her out.

This probably has some impact on her... :P

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 1d

#PlotTober Day 10: MC backstory & traumas

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

10. What are some potential backstory or contextual reasons for your main character(s) having this kind of personality or behaving this way? In other words, what could have caused them to be the person they are at the start of your WIP?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

That's quite an experience, and a nice story to be able to tell. :D

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

Gotta make sure to use them hashtags for better SEO. I'm sure I'll find a lot of like-minded people and posts... :D

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

I didn't have much interest in music at that time, and I was too young to have been allowed to go anyway, so I missed that, but I've heard it was a great show/tour. :)

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

Good Morning!

#NoCanalThisMorningBecauseImNotGoingToTheOffice

The image shows a well-filled cup of coffee in the foreground and an out-of-focus cafe in the background. It's bright and airy.

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

PING!!!!!!

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Marko (Nerd and Jock Comics) @markoraassina.bsky.social · 2d

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

Aye, it's not hard to see why. I did the same. ;)

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Nush @nushdeco.bsky.social · 2d

Commission for an amazing vgener 💜

[ #art #oc #artsky #illustration ]

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

Got tickets to see Nitzer Ebb in April.

I know one of the band members passed away recently, but I'm still hopeful it will be a good show. If nothing else, it'll be loud.

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

Toini also has issues with verbal communication. She thinks mainly in concepts and images, and it means she sometimes has a hard time putting her thoughts into words. She knows and understands the point she wants to make, but doesn't find the words for it.

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

Hello #PlotTober

When it comes to her cause, Toini is stubborn, confident, and devoted, which is why it's such a blow to her when her cause is taken from her.

In other situations, she's insecure, indecisive, and irrational.

Toini was once kind and loving, but she's no longer sure she still is.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober Day 9: MC personality & behaviors

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

9. What are some personality traits and behaviors, both positive and negative, that you think would suit your main character(s)? How do these traits affect your main character's goals and motivations?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

I suspect they're probably doing okay these days. They've been doing this for years now, and they take regular breaks, so I'm hopeful they manage their health responsibly. :)

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

Yeah. I can't say I haven't wondered about that myself...

They're doing one chapter per week now, except just recently they ran a series of "short" interludes with a new chapter every 2-3 days, and those were still over 20k words each.

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

This is where someone should offer a scammer's digest, so you can get all scam mails at the same time once a week, with the best ones highlighted.

No?

Yeah, probably not...

Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 2d

They do three prompts a week for the meetups, and they're often in the same vein as this.
I still haven't written anything for any of them, but they're fun ideas to bounce around.