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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 5h

Whoever keeps hiring Leto needs to be fired. I was super excited for a new Tron movie until I saw his name, and I immediately went 'I'll wait for streaming...'

Cosmic Marvel @dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social · 18h

‘TRON: ARES’ has earned $14.3M in its opening day at the domestic box office.

For comparison, ‘MORBIUS’ opened to $17.3M.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 12h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 13h

Under-Rated Books Itch Bundle! itch.io/b/3305/under... Get 63 of the best books you've never heard of for only $38 USD! That's 83% off! Oct 9th - 13th! Find new favs, and consider leaving them ratings to give us all a boost! 📢📚 #writesky #readersky #writingcommunity

Most, but not all, of the underrated book bundle covers are arranged around central text: Itch.Io Under-Rated Bundle OCT 9th - 13th Bringing attention to the best books you've never heard of

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 14h

a man in a blue suit and tie is laughing with the words knights of columbus that hurt

Alt: a man in a blue suit and tie is grimacing with the words knights of columbus that hurt

media.tenor.com

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 15h

10/11 - I have to copout and say Tolkien. We're both from Catholic backgrounds, and it informs a lot of what we do, without the compulsion to be exclusionary. If you know that, it becomes more and more obvious in all his work (and probably mine, too).
#pretendpanel #writesky #writingcommunity

#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
OCTOBER - Inspired by Halloween
October 3rd: What's the scariest thing for you to write?
October 4th: How have you explored fear in your writing?
October 10th: How do you hope your writing will hold/reflect your ghost after you're gone?
October 11th: A deceased author, writer, or poet you've connected with?
October 17th: Which of your darlings just don't stay dead?
October 18th: What about the writing process/your projects drains you?
October 24th: What about the process/your projects brings you life?
October 25th: Any treats that make the writing process easier for you?
October 31st: Freebie Friday - post whatever!
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 16h

#PlotTober 11 - Demon King Daughter - Kyoka grows into her unique identity separate from the demon king throughout the series. She learns to be kinder, more humble, and why fighting really isn't a good thing unto itself.
#ya #fantasy #demon #witch
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

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

INTRODUCTIONS
1. Introduce yourself & WIP
2. Ideas, tropes, themes
3. Other inspiring media
4. Desired setting

MAIN CHARACTER
5. Initial ideas for MC
6. Immediate goals
7. MC's motivations
8. Possible conflicts
9. Personality traits
10. Backstory & traumas
11. Growth & change
12. Antagonists

PLOT SKELETON
13. Story beginnings
14. Story endings
15. Story midpoint
16. Inciting incident
17. Act 1 to Act 2
18. Act 2 part 1
19. First pinch point
20. Act 2 part 2
21. Second pinch point
22. Dark Night of the Soul
23. Overcoming despair
24. Story climax
25. Resolutions

OTHER IDEAS
26. Supporting characters
27. Important locations
28. Genre options
29. Music vibes
30. Art/aesthetic vibes
31. Month-end wrap-up

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 16h

#WIPSnips - Demon King Daughter - The very beginning of Kiseki's growing feelings for Hasava. From a sequence in her perspective.
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #yafiction #demon #sapphic
-eBook Preorder: a.co/d/c4RtAOj
-Print available Nov 4 2025

Kiseki thought more on Hasava as she left her work building. A little, reflexive smile unconsciously grew. Initially, Kiseki had been too scared to offend Kyoka or her 'general' to admit how scared she was. That faded quickly, however. Hasava had become her friend. Likely a one-sided friendship, Kiseki accepted that, but the warmth was welcome.
Hasava was diligent and patient. She listened intently. The way Hasava looked into Kiseki's eyes was so clear in memory. It was almost piercing, but the pure fixation and focus in it -- after Kiseki's life of being ignored, shunned, and avoided -- was deeply affirming and soothing.

#WIPSnips
a Bluesky Writing Community Tag
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social
October 6th through October 12th.
October 6 - miss
October 7 - safe
October 8 - dungeon
October 9 - battery
October 10 - prize
October 11 - welcome
October 12 - hope

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 16h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 11 - Demon King Daughter - a snip from 15-year-old Kyoka's coming out to her mom! I love the whole scene, but I think this snip shows how loving and kind Masuyo is to her daughter.
#ya #fantasy #LGBT #lesbian #sapphic
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

Kyoka did flick a nervous smile in gratitude, but had to glance down to try to shove her thoughts into some semblance of order. "A-as... we were... walking home together -- j-just to the station," she was compelled to clarify for some reason, "we were making conversation. Normal stuff. It... came up that... I... um... I like girls. R-romantically..."
The quiet fear in Kyoka's eyes as they returned to Masuyo's made Masuyo's heart break for her daughter. With a smooth, gentle shift, Masuyo eased out of her chair, dropping down beside Kyoka, so she could reach up. Still petting the one arm, she also caressed Kyoka's cheek, offering a tender smile.
"It's good to understand yourself more, Kyoka. Are you worried I'll be upset that you're lesbian?" She felt her words were slightly awkward, but she wanted to be clear and open with her terms for her daughter's sake. She was supposedly the more mature, more comfortable person on such topics.
Kyoka's eyes watered as a gentle, but clearly deeply relieved smile lit her features. "I-I didn't think so, but I wasn't sure, and Seina wasn't sure either, so I... got worried..."

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
1. Introduce yourself & WIP
2. Do you/your characters like scary things?
3. Free Friday or share something you are proud of
4. Saturday Snippet
5. What are your characters afraid of?
6. Monsters in WIP
7. Villain’s goals
8. Spooky month book recs
9. Favourite paranormal creatures
10. Free Friday or explain your WIP with emojis/gifs
11. Saturday Snippet
12. What do your MC and villain think of each other?
13. Spooky Shelfie
14. Villain’s henchmen and/or followers
15. What would you/your characters wear to a Halloween ball?
16. Tricks and/or treats in WIP
17. Free Friday or share a photo of autumn decorations
18. Saturday Snippet
19. Scary moment in WIP
20. Morally grey character(s)
21. Scary movie/tv show recs
22. Creepy poem or flash fiction
23. Who would your characters dress up as for Halloween?
24. Free Friday or share your Halloween plans
25. Saturday Snippet
26. How would your MC react to a haunted house?
27. Goosebumps or Point Horror?
28. Guilt or regret in WIP
29. MC’s worst nightmare
30. Is your MC brave?
31. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Hosts: @ChesneyInfalt and @L.V.Russell/@l.v.russell_author

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 1d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 1d

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

Probably a tie between 2 RP characters: one was a goblin obsessed with 'making friends' (violently), and the other was a sociopathic paladin that was created specifically to show why the alignment system in D&D is... not great. He was a creepy asshole of a character.

Susan Savage Lee @susansavagelee.bsky.social · 1d

What’s the weirdest character you’ve ever created? In one of my stories, I have a kid who turns into a monster. He likes to eat the bad guys #writingq #WritingCommunity

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

Under-Rated Books Itch Bundle! itch.io/b/3305/under... Get 63 of the best books you've never heard of for only $38 USD! That's 83% off! Oct 9th - 13th! Find new favs, and consider leaving them ratings to give us all a boost! 📢📚 #writesky #readersky #writingcommunity

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

gofund.me/db3cd36ed - Friend's fur-baby needs expensive surgery. If you have anything to spare, greatly appreciated. #petsurgery

Donate to Help a Heartbroken Pibble Dad Fix his Princess's Boo-boo Leg, organized by Anthony Thereal

Hi, I'm Anthony. A little over 5 years ago, my best boy Odin … Anthony Thereal needs your support for Help a Heartbroken Pibble Dad Fix his Princess's Boo-boo Leg

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

10/10 - I just hope my legacy, if I have one, is rich stories that offer insight along with fun and entertaining elements. Good characters, strong messages. If that's the impression I leave, I'll be quite happy.
#pretendpanel #writesky #writingcommunity

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Airis Ray🌺 @airis-ray.bsky.social · 1d

This top is so beautiful🥰

#FFXIV | #FF14 | #FFXIVglamour | #Gposers | #Miqote

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

#PlotTober 10 - Demon King Daughter - Kyoka has the demon king's memory, but is also a human girl growing up as a witch. Masuyo remains kind despite being dumped by Kyoka's father as soon as he realized she was pregnant.
#ya #fantasy #demon #witch
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 10 - Demon King Daughter - Free Day character shout-out to Masuyo Ouno, Kyoka's mom. She is a very normal woman dealing with a crazy world. She's a great mom, and I love her.
#ya #fantasy #demon #witch
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

trope map of Demon King Daughter Book 1: Raising the Demon King by P.J.C. Cahill - art by Luigiix! - Comments around cover art are:
LEFT SIDE:
-"Sincere paladin struggles against corruption!"
-"Spunky best friend!"
-"YES, we have the adorable found-family sapphic aunts! And one of them's a snake lady!"
-"All the romance! Teens' first love, adults rekindling, married couples sticking together! Sapphic teens and adults inclusive!"
-"Single mom and magical duaghter!"
RIGHT SIDE:
-"Evil old man patriarch and demon general frenemies!"
-"Positive rep for single parents!"
-"Overpowered MC, but power's not the point!"
-"Beating bullies with the power of friendship!"
-"...and crazy magical powers"
-"Kyoka's doing her best! It's not her fault she can kick everyone's butt!"
-"Teen Best Friend Trio saves the day!"
-"Yay moms!"

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 1d

#WIPSnips - Demon King Daughter - Issei is a very good dad, and he and Masuyo become friends through their daughters' friendship. He's /also/ starting to catch feels.
#writesky #writingcommunity #fantasy #yafiction #demon
-eBook Preorder: a.co/d/c4RtAOj
-Print available Nov 4 2025

Meanwhile, Masuyo faintly glanced to Issei as he leaned onto his knees and rubbed his hands together with clear anxiety.
"Issei, are you alright?"
He blinked at her, then cracked a nervous smile. "Just... feels like a big prize fight. I'm worried I didn't help Seina enough to prepare for this stuff."
Masuyo pouted adoringly for his concern. "You've taught her very well, and she's learned a great deal from Kyoka and Hasava, too. I'm sure it will be fine, Issei."
He huffed a little laugh, nodding to her. "Thanks."
Masuyo lightly patted his shoulder before focusing out herself, and Issei had to glance aside with a small blush on his cheeks. He blinked his eyes a few more times, and refocused on his daughter.

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

I agree, from the creative writing side. I still fantasize about my stories making it big, but I'm more and more certain it'd be more curse than benefit. If I can just /survive/ off my writing, and drop my day job? That's the real fantasy I want.

Kim Hu @kim-hu.com · 2d

Truly. I don’t really dream of working on big IP anymore. I humbly wish that maybe one day my art will be liked and supported enough that I can eke out a living doing my comic or own stories. It’s hard to get started on shaky finances and no support, but alas

The Other Happy Place @theotherhappyplace.bsky.social · 2d

This is why, more and more, I just can't muster up any desire to be a success in the mainstream art world. They want AI to make "content" for people who don't care.

I care about my art, and I want to give it to an audience who cares.

An audience i like and respect.

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

It pains my soul, but also makes me laugh, so fair enough.

Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 2d

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

Under-Rated Books Itch Bundle! itch.io/b/3305/under... Get 63 of the best books you've never heard of for only $38 USD! That's 83% off! Oct 9th - 13th! Find new favs, and consider leaving them ratings to give us all a boost! 📢📚 #writesky #readersky #writingcommunity

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

Nori and Yuuto Hara are highly ranked paladins who want the best for their daughter, Himari. Their goals and her heart don't agree. The cracks begin to show, and this family faces conflict as core plotline.
eBook preorder: a.co/d/c4RtAOj
Print available on Nov 4 2025!
#yafiction #fantasy #demons 📢📚

Art by Luigiix - cover of "Demon King Daughter Book 1: Raising the Demon King" by P.J.C. Cahill. This text appears in black, red-outlined text at the bottom of the image.
- Top Left (Hideyoshi) is an aged human man with silver hair, a long beard and mustache, and stern features. Top Right is a demon man (Torlash) with long, black hair, tall, thin horns, red-in-black, slitted eyes, and pale gray skin.
- Middle of the image shows seven characters. From left to right:
1) Kiseki: (woman) short black hair, pale skin, brown eyes. Wears a gray sweater and black cargo pants.
2) Hasava: tall woman in a black business suit, with a white shirt and black tie. Her skin is pale, her hair long, black, and straight, and her eyes blue.
3) Issei: tan skin, brown eyes, short, brown hair, and a scruffy beard. There's hints of graying in his hair. He wears a brown jacket, a pale T-shirt, and jeans.
4) Seina: teenage girl in a mostly-white Japanese boy's school uniform. She has mildly tan skin, brown eyes, but vibrant green, neck-length hair.
5) Nori: adult woman holding a young child. Nori has sky-blue, short hair, brown eyes, and is wearing a simple white T-shirt and blue pants.
6) Himari: A little girl in a blue dress and shirt, with the same sky-blue hair as Nori. She is laughing happily with her eyes closed.
7) Yuuto: man in a dark dress shirt and black slacks. He is stern and muscular, with sharp features, short, brown hair with signs of gray, and brown eyes.
- Bottom, foreground of the image features a mother (Masuyo) and daughter (Kyoka) pair. Masuyo is holding Kyoka on her hip, and they're both smiling happily at each other. Masuyo has neck-length, black hair, a tan skin, brown eyes, and is wearing a black leather jacket over a white shirt, with black pants. Kyoka has very dark, brown skin, short, messy black hair, and vibrantly red eyes. She's wearing a black hoodie, baggy shorts, and puffy white socks sticking out of her simple sneakers.

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober 9 - Demon King Daughter - Kyoka's main traits are genuine warmth and her compulsion to teach. She has arrogance issues inherent to her power, forcing her to learn a lot despite being the demon king.
#ya #fantasy #demon #witch
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

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PJC Cahill @pjccahill.bsky.social · 2d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 9 - Demon King Daughter - within the series, my favorite is probably the Hellhounds. For book 1, Hasava is a Naga demon, and she's probably my fav 'creature' as much as cast member.
#ya #fantasy #demon #witch
Release Nov 4th, ebook/print/KU: a.co/d/c4RtAOj

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