A.R. Millner
@armillner.bsky.social
Fiction writer, sometimes poet.
Killing my inner demons one word at a time while navigating the hardships of middle age.
https://linktr.ee/armillner
She/They non-binary weirdo
Killing my inner demons one word at a time while navigating the hardships of middle age.
https://linktr.ee/armillner
She/They non-binary weirdo
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A.R. Millner
@armillner.bsky.social
· Oct 8
More about me:
Born & raised in the Basque Country (Spain)
Living in the Southwestern French coast.
Mom of 2 young adult humans & 3 cats.
Vegan, animal lover.
Horror & sci-fi passionate.
Writer, painter, knitter, gardener, cook, baker, seamstress, animal whisperer.
Atheist.
LGBTQ+ ally.
Born & raised in the Basque Country (Spain)
Living in the Southwestern French coast.
Mom of 2 young adult humans & 3 cats.
Vegan, animal lover.
Horror & sci-fi passionate.
Writer, painter, knitter, gardener, cook, baker, seamstress, animal whisperer.
Atheist.
LGBTQ+ ally.
Welcome to Bluesky, @darkminded.bsky.social, so cool seeing you here! If you're looking for the #WritingCommunity here, I have 12 Starter Packs named "Writers of all kinds" in my profile page. Each one has 150 writers. 😉
January 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Welcome to Bluesky, @darkminded.bsky.social, so cool seeing you here! If you're looking for the #WritingCommunity here, I have 12 Starter Packs named "Writers of all kinds" in my profile page. Each one has 150 writers. 😉
Are you a #writer seeking an agent? @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social is creating a starter pack!
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A new #StarterPack of writers, well worth following, who are also seeking an agent. If you want to be included, then like, share, follow, ask in the chat, and I'll include you. And to writers/readers in general, please share so we can include more fine talents here
#booksky #writing #writers #agents
#booksky #writing #writers #agents
January 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Are you a #writer seeking an agent? @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social is creating a starter pack!
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Finally worked up the courage to share this BUT, I struggled to understand querying and google some how only seemed to help AFTER I was 50 queries in. So, I’ve made my own little blog to help other #queryingauthors who are struggling
thequeryhandbook.co.uk
thequeryhandbook.co.uk
The Query Trenches Handbook
A one-stop guide for authors
thequeryhandbook.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Finally worked up the courage to share this BUT, I struggled to understand querying and google some how only seemed to help AFTER I was 50 queries in. So, I’ve made my own little blog to help other #queryingauthors who are struggling
thequeryhandbook.co.uk
thequeryhandbook.co.uk
I’ll play; I could use the reminders.
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
I’ll play; I could use the reminders.
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
Even I don't know what I'll answer.
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
January 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I’ll play; I could use the reminders.
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
This is a pleasing meme. I will talk about nice things and I'd love to hear about yours.
1 like = 1 thing I love
Never been a fan of watching or reading the news, for mental health reasons, so I stopped doing it decades ago. Now, however, seems like there's no escape from it as everyone and their dog are talking about "it" one way or another. Considering taking a hiatus from SM for a 3 months/25 years period.
January 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Never been a fan of watching or reading the news, for mental health reasons, so I stopped doing it decades ago. Now, however, seems like there's no escape from it as everyone and their dog are talking about "it" one way or another. Considering taking a hiatus from SM for a 3 months/25 years period.
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warm lines save lives. please share 💖
credit ig: @/inclusivetherapists
credit ig: @/inclusivetherapists
November 6, 2024 at 6:51 PM
warm lines save lives. please share 💖
credit ig: @/inclusivetherapists
credit ig: @/inclusivetherapists
If you love arts, and awesome people, consider subscribing to Mikey's patreon. Just 4 bucks (or more if you feel inclined) are enough to unlock a whole world of wonder!
I don’t often ask for things from…well, anyone.
But today I am.
As my chronic illness has progressed, it has limited my abilities in many areas…especially financial security for my family.
My only consistent means of income is my Patreon account. And that is where I put my work and self
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But today I am.
As my chronic illness has progressed, it has limited my abilities in many areas…especially financial security for my family.
My only consistent means of income is my Patreon account. And that is where I put my work and self
1/5
January 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
If you love arts, and awesome people, consider subscribing to Mikey's patreon. Just 4 bucks (or more if you feel inclined) are enough to unlock a whole world of wonder!
I like clear book covers, meaning title & author's name at the front, blurb and author's bio on the back. When author's name takes half the space, there's a lot of "from the author of...", "winner of the..." or god forbid "an irresistible read, said X", it's a clear NO for me. It feels aggressive.
January 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I like clear book covers, meaning title & author's name at the front, blurb and author's bio on the back. When author's name takes half the space, there's a lot of "from the author of...", "winner of the..." or god forbid "an irresistible read, said X", it's a clear NO for me. It feels aggressive.
Can't believe Netflix canceled one of the best written series with a huge fan base after 2 seasons but it spends money on ridiculous things like The Decameron. I had to stop watching after ep 2: predictable scenes, cliché characters, zero witty dialogues... Who tf wrote the script, a 12 y/o kid?
a close up of a woman 's face with the words " i asked you to believe " above her
Alt: Actress and fimmaker Brit Marling as the OA from the series The OA, saying "I asked you to believe in impossible things".
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January 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Can't believe Netflix canceled one of the best written series with a huge fan base after 2 seasons but it spends money on ridiculous things like The Decameron. I had to stop watching after ep 2: predictable scenes, cliché characters, zero witty dialogues... Who tf wrote the script, a 12 y/o kid?
THIS. 👇🏻
Writing is that one thing that you can do for yourself, that costs nothing, that raises your spirits and the story is yours. - Wrtr #amwriting ~ Whether you decide to publish or not is up to you, but writing is good for the soul. ...Be Writing. #author #writing #writer ~ #authorsky
January 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
THIS. 👇🏻
This explains a lot. 😶
ME: I don’t ever want to grow up
PETER PAN: To fly to Neverland and stay young forever, all you need to do is to think happy thoughts
ME: …well, fuck
PETER PAN: To fly to Neverland and stay young forever, all you need to do is to think happy thoughts
ME: …well, fuck
January 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This explains a lot. 😶
Knitting & dry humping, your average Saturday morning activities. 😏
January 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Knitting & dry humping, your average Saturday morning activities. 😏
17 cousins from dad's side reunited yesterday at the notary's some of them hadn't see in decades. I recognized them all bc they've become carbon-copy of their parents. Looking at your old makers is like watching a magic, silly mirror; it doesn't matter how you look now, you'll become them one day. 😬
Noclypso Cousins GIF
Alt: Noclypso Cousins GIF
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January 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
17 cousins from dad's side reunited yesterday at the notary's some of them hadn't see in decades. I recognized them all bc they've become carbon-copy of their parents. Looking at your old makers is like watching a magic, silly mirror; it doesn't matter how you look now, you'll become them one day. 😬
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📢 Bluesky 1.96.5 rolling out now
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
📢 Bluesky 1.96.5 rolling out now
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
Have been pretty quiet here lately, IRL too. Life has been a bitch these past months but things could take a turn for the better soon🤞🏻. Writing has stopped for now, can't find the words or the will, reading have lost its appeal too so I'm binge-watching good stuff and knitting socks.
a cartoon dog is laying in a bed knitting
Alt: a cartoon dog is laying in a bed knitting
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January 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Have been pretty quiet here lately, IRL too. Life has been a bitch these past months but things could take a turn for the better soon🤞🏻. Writing has stopped for now, can't find the words or the will, reading have lost its appeal too so I'm binge-watching good stuff and knitting socks.
This is awful. Dog owners, watch the treats you're giving to your loved pets!
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Chinese dog chews linked to werewolf syndrome
Dog chews imported into Germany from China and distributed under two brand names in several European countries have been linked to the appearance of neurological symptoms in a number of dogs. More than 15 cases have been reported in Denmark alone. An…
Dog chews imported into Germany from China and distributed under two brand names in several European countries have been linked to the appearance of neurological symptoms in a number of dogs. More than 15 cases have been reported in Denmark alone. An…
Chinese dog chews linked to werewolf syndrome
Dog chews imported into Germany from China and distributed under two brand names in several European countries have been linked to the appearance of neurological symptoms in a number of dogs. More than 15 cases have been reported in Denmark alone. An unspecified number of incidents also have been reported in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, and Estonia. Although the FDA is aware of the situation, an agency spokesperson informed…
efoodalert.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This is awful. Dog owners, watch the treats you're giving to your loved pets!
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"Working toward a better communal infinite game solidifies meaning in our lives."
This, and then more. 🙌🏻
This, and then more. 🙌🏻
In my experience, the only way to battle against our own mortality is to *build* something that outlasts our self.
We are amazing sentient echoes of stardust. Our finite games don’t matter much in isolation; but working toward a better communal infinite game solidifies meaning in our lives.
We are amazing sentient echoes of stardust. Our finite games don’t matter much in isolation; but working toward a better communal infinite game solidifies meaning in our lives.
January 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"Working toward a better communal infinite game solidifies meaning in our lives."
This, and then more. 🙌🏻
This, and then more. 🙌🏻
Great thread with useful info.
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I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
January 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Great thread with useful info.
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As promised: please enjoy my steamy Regency Romance about two men who are painfully in love with each other but too stubborn/silly/scared to admit it. Kissing! Fighting! Dyslexia! Puffy Shirts! Bonus points for a righteous jackass getting knocked tf out. #Booksky
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bookhip.com/GBZTMLG
January 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Post a female character you love.
January 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Post a female character you love.
Free 🍑 stuff! Best advertising strategy ever 😁
January 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Free 🍑 stuff! Best advertising strategy ever 😁
Describe your in-person social skills with one image.
January 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Describe your in-person social skills with one image.
Checking this right now. 😮
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January 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Checking this right now. 😮
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SF story contest for non-pro writers
(defined as not SFWA members, making under 1k annually from writing).
Includes a Youth category. @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social
parsec-sff.org/short-story-...
(defined as not SFWA members, making under 1k annually from writing).
Includes a Youth category. @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social
parsec-sff.org/short-story-...
Short Story Contest – Parsec Inc.
parsec-sff.org
January 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
SF story contest for non-pro writers
(defined as not SFWA members, making under 1k annually from writing).
Includes a Youth category. @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social
parsec-sff.org/short-story-...
(defined as not SFWA members, making under 1k annually from writing).
Includes a Youth category. @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social
parsec-sff.org/short-story-...
Me examining a new follower:
January 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Me examining a new follower: