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@zinrock.bsky.social

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ZinRock.com author of the award-winning FLOWERS FOR THE SEA. rep Arley Sorg of KT Literary. preliminary editor and sensitivity reader. horror, grimdark, and dark fantasy obsessed. weirdo. Queer Black af depressive. toss a coin? https://ko-fi.com/zinrock

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · Mar 7

corrected list--

my expertise includes:

•Black Womanhood and the Black experience in America/Caribbean
•depression/heads meds/CPTSD/schizophrenia
•drug/alcohol abuse & addiction
•poverty
•sex work
•Queerness

genres i cover:

•Speculative Fiction inc horror
•romance inc dark and romantasy

& more!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · Jan 5

hey, did you know I do preliminary edits (making sure the story makes sense, suggestions for strength and continuity, etc.) as well as sensitivity reading?

if not, I do!

if you're looking for feedback from an award-winning author, I'm your person! Just reply to this post and we can discuss.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 12h

indeed!!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 12h

had to make sure we were done doing stuff today. now I'm cuddled up with a book.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 13h

feeling down and exhausted. nothing is cheering me up and my bra is too tight.

I need a nap.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 13h

I wonder if I don't post a link...

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 15h

maybe

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 15h

send it.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 15h

how much does it cost? do you have a link to the campaign?

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 16h

no thank you. I cannot afford to pay someone.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 16h

y'all are so dope. I made the deposit and then some which will go towards the plane ticket since I don't want rates to skyrocket.

I still have a ways to go. every bit helps!

gofund.me/35f5cb65e

Donate to Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey, organized by Teri Clarke

hello, all! my name is Teri Clarke and I write horror and dark fantasy under the… Teri Clarke needs your support for Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey

gofund.me

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Alex Jennings @alexjennings.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s pull together and help @zinrock.bsky.social achievement this goal. She’s brilliant, and works on the bleeding edge of horror. Her participation will enrich this program more than they know! gofund.me/defbd960f

Donate to Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey, organized by Teri Clarke

hello, all! my name is Teri Clarke and I write horror and dark fantasy under the… Teri Clarke needs your support for Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey

gofund.me

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 1d

thank you, Alex!!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 1d

that searches for reasons why you don't deserve to breathe.

so show up, hold our hand, and listen.

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 1d

heroism has no place when dealing with clinical depression and trauma. so listen to us because, quite honestly, you have no idea what this is like. situational depression is much different to clinical; feeling blue for a couple days is drastically different to a brain that questions the good moments

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 1d

patience is necessary because this is never neat, never sexy, and cannot be cured with platitudes and tough love. we're responsible for our fuckups, but our responses to situations will confound you because we are reacting from within a shell that hates us, a brain that wants to destroy us.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 1d

it's #WorldMentalHealthDay I battle bi-polar II, CPTSD, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety. our battles are exhausting and frankly misunderstood. if you want to help, research, hold our hands, and listen to us, even when we're silent.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 2d

made the deposit! now for the plane ticket!!

please share and/or donate!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 4d

hey, everyone

I was accepted into the highly competitive Under the Volcano workshop and I need your help getting there. please like, share, and/or donate! thanks!

gofund.me/d4efefd22

Donate to Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey, organized by Teri Clarke

hello, all! my name is Teri Clarke and I write horror and dark fantasy under the… Teri Clarke needs your support for Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey

gofund.me

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 2d

you. are. awesome! thank you for recommending me!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

*my own work

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

I hate editing but admire the fuck out of editors. I had two who believed in me, my skill, and Flowers more than I did. I cannot thank @dianapho.bsky.social and @ruoxichen.bsky.social enough.

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

when the shuck and jive ain't loud enough--

abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

Trump yet to endorse Republican in final stretch of Virginia governor's race

Winsome Earle-Sears and Trump's relationship turned tepid in 2022 after she suggested it was time for the Republican Party to move on.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

i had breakfast as if i won't throw it up later from nerves and stress. silly me.

Mr. Bea Arthur, Dead Inside™️ @steamymac.bsky.social · 3d

Just ate a piece of fruit as though staying alive is worth while.

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

big same.

I am *angry* right now.

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

*grabby hands*

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

I mean, where's his office, tho?

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intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 3d

just $145 to go for the deposit!!

intelligentwat 🇹🇹 @zinrock.bsky.social · 4d

hey, everyone

I was accepted into the highly competitive Under the Volcano workshop and I need your help getting there. please like, share, and/or donate! thanks!

gofund.me/d4efefd22

Donate to Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey, organized by Teri Clarke

hello, all! my name is Teri Clarke and I write horror and dark fantasy under the… Teri Clarke needs your support for Support Teri Clarke's Writing Journey

gofund.me

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