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D_Unusual Lady
@ddlovewrites.bsky.social
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Poet, zinester, madwoman in the attic
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**Currently querying**
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D_Unusual Lady @ddlovewrites.bsky.social · Dec 30
She watches from beyond the stars, where flesh becomes more.

She is waiting.

#VisionsOf issue 2 dropped

#horror #shortstories #zines #digitalcollage #speculativefiction #booksky #writimgcommunity
The Website for the zine Visions Of: the Impossible Artist. A starry background show cades an eye through a keyhole as a bloody fog roles in. The image describes the zine as "23 pages of horror fiction inspired by Poe, Lovecraft, and Octavia Butler. An entrant to the 2024 Text Heavy Zine Jam" The blurb: "There is chaos in Detroit. There is horror woven and painted into the changing of the seasons and unholy Eldritch abominations have come closer to our world. It is not the first time nor the last. This booklet features the research of our team into the life of Una Brankovic, one of the first female artists known for her work in the grotesque and who mysteriously disappeared shortly after her third exhibition. Through interviews with her peers we hoped to learn more of her life and her attendance at the church of the Crimson Veil. Little did we know the truth has a way of finding us and the dark untamed places of the human heart."
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Did a deep dive on my lunch break to find new indie books. After going through 200+ listings, I can definitely say A.I looks less distinct than old school MS paint covers. A.I covers are mostly poor typography, flat, & have no design to them. #writesky
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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writequeryhook.bsky.social
daily rejection inspiration:

"One test of a writer is his or her ability to keep rejections in perspective, even to make use of them"

— Ralph Keyes

#writingcommunity #querytrenches #amquerying
February 3, 2026 at 10:47 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Happy Black History month! It's been a long time since I've shared. This is from "Darkness for Dreams" my Cyberpunk short story to show the intro for one of my fav Black characters

Share your #art and #snips highlighting descriptions of Black characters!

#blacksky #writesky
A novel section from a book called Darkness for dreams that reads as follows: She looked like a college student, an intern on her day off. That’s what the other Escort had said. He watched the girl, as the signal from his watch caused her to unconsciously signal him; she tapped her shoes in the familiar rhythm. Whether or not she knew it, the pattern was unmistakable: one-two-two-one-four-four-three-pause-nine-pause-repeat. The man’s gaze narrowed. That had to be the girl he was supposed to meet, but was it a good thing? With her brown Bantu knots tied with blue and white ombre ribbons and a matching tracksuit, she contrasted with the modern wood, and silver sterility of the cafe. She should have been more subtle and not pretty.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
So I did update the Query from Mangrove. Months ago I used posted a query draft for Mangrove on r/pubtips. It wasn't a good time to do it. My depression was relapsing a fair bit unbeknownst to me. They tore it apart.

But here's some tips that might help you in that situation...
February 3, 2026 at 3:09 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Why are ISBNs so dang expensive?

Beth Martin is an incredibly thoughtful writer who I've had the pleasure of sharing digital space with. She makes some good points as to the benefit of having them, AND recognizes that the cost is BONKERS

www.bethmartinbooks.com/2024/06/why-...
Why I Finally Purchased ISBNs
Beth Martin writes science fiction novels and escape room-style puzzle books.
www.bethmartinbooks.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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cheryllynneaton.bsky.social
Seeing so many artists speak out warms my heart. It feels like old America. Aretha and Stevie America. Eartha America. What's right is right and what's just is just and if you're going to let some vampire executive punk you, poison your culture, and prey upon your people, then we don't need you.
February 2, 2026 at 5:38 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Happy Feb. 1st . Happy Black history month!!!
The bat signal from Batman the animated series but the bat is replaced by a kente cloth kulfi
February 2, 2026 at 4:21 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Ok I checked Critique Circle tonight and I know one of my stories is rough, but CHRIST

Let me share some gems with you, and PLEASE NOTE: I GOT SOME GREAT ADVICE. I am the QUEEN of run on sentences in writing AND speaking, and my LD makes grammar non-intuitive. But HONEY CHILD STRAP IN
February 2, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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gaycannibalism.bsky.social
Oh, why not. 1 like = a random line from one of my WIPs or Published Works.
visceralhit.bsky.social V. E. Phemera @visceralhit.bsky.social · 15d
Crawling out of my sickbed to do this

1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs/Published works
clericofthevoid.bsky.social Aubrey 💖🏳️‍🌈 @clericofthevoid.bsky.social · 15d
Okay yeah this sounds really nice today 💖

1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs/Published works
January 27, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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eldris.thellian.com
We really shouldn't have to bloody do this but INDIE AUTHORS, opt out of Ingram selling your books to AI companies: www.ingramcontent.com/page/ai-opt-...

#IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity #BookSky #SelfPublishing #IngramSpark #Ingram
AI Opt Out
www.ingramcontent.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
My mom: Lauryn Hill is set to perform at the Grammys

Me: But is she? Is she *really*?

If you know then you know lol #blacksky
February 2, 2026 at 1:08 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Ok this looks pretty damn dope. I think I will check it out. 🤖
February 1, 2026 at 7:11 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
🖖🏿🖤🎉Happy black History month🎉 🖤🖖🏿

"Negroes - Sweet and docile, meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day they change their mind." - Langston Hughes
February 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
Energetically dancing in the darkness through writing horror can really make you aware of your own psychology. This happen to any other #writers?

Also writing a paranormal romance and fudge they've exposed some oddly related fears #writelife #writesky
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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mishamwrites.bsky.social
You can’t say you’re a reader or book lover and pretend that’s not an inherently political action. Here are some of my favorite fantasy novels that are not at all shy about having a point of view. What would you add to this list? 🧵

#booksky #books #reading #readingispolitical #fantasybooks
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
I'm going to say the truth now I want to say. I liked it when Jack reacher was Aquaman. That I'm not afraid of controversy
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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pjbraley.bsky.social
Even if my writing never matters to anyone else, it matters to me. It is my heart, my soul, and my breath. Pick up a pen and breathe with me.
📚💙

More: Adeline Virginia Woolf, English #writer -
www.virginiawoolfsociety.org.uk/resources/vi...

❤️ #writers #quotes on #writing
January 26, 2026 at 4:22 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
3,214 words yesterday, and nothing but dead space between the ears tonight 😅 you win some, you lose some I guess

#writesky #Blacksky #editinggang
January 26, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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lynaiss.bsky.social
It's my birthday today! The whole last year I've struggled to get any freelance work so it'd mean a lot if you'd share my art!

Still looking for work in TTRPGs and publishing 👁️
Stylized illustration of Loid from Warframe. He is depicted in a Mucha poster-inspired border in a shape reminiscent of the Dark Refractory and filled with pomegranate flowers and leaves. Loid is holding a single bead of the pomegranate and is seemingly asleep as he floats above the water. Albrecht is reaching out of the water for him but seems immaterial, almost like he is only a memory. Image containing three separate pieces. They are: 1) Semi realistic illustration of Lucanis Dellamorte from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. He is portrayed with glowing purple wings, against an abstract background. With an intense look he is reaching up for a feather, but it's just out of his reach. 2) Comic styled drawing of a man with long blond hair. His beard and hair have dark purple streaks through them. He is wearing a pale winter coat, gloves, and scarf while leaning on his cane. He's in a frosty and wintery environment. 3) Digital grayscale art with strong focus on lineart of Albrecht and Loid from Warframe. Albrecht is seemingly kneeling and touching Loid's chest, right across his heart, as he fondly gazes up at Loid. Loid is leaning down, a soft expression on his face, and grimoire pages spill from his hand. Image containing three separate Dragon Age: Inquistion tarot styled pieces. They are: 1) A piece of Lucanis Dellamorte from Dragon Age: The Veilguard lying in a field of blue flowers, seemingly asleep, with a sword stuck in his torso. 2) A piece of Lucanis and Illario Dellamorte from Dragon Age: The Veilguard standing back to back, hands interwoven and dripping blood. 3) A piece of Tarquin from Dragon Age: The Veilguard holding up a sword and a hand over his chest as if in a knightly oath.
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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anthony31.bsky.social
“A flower blossoms for its own joy.”

- Oscar Wilde.
#flowerfeed🌱
January 26, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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chaossectionpoetry.bsky.social
Melissa Lemay
being
share.google/cTsA2vw1HeYs...

"the years of hurting i have mastered
i haven’t ever really figured out how to live
in this skin, without any more than

dulled points and accumulated scars
pushing me down onto the floor
the names of all the things i am not"

#poem #poetry #booksky
being by Melissa Lemay
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 AM
ddlovewrites.bsky.social
I have been listening to more audiobooks to try to cope but I just feel like I am not finding stories I am falling in love with. I am making myself finish some but it doesn't feel...like I am buying in.
January 25, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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kjmcgee.bsky.social
When drafting or editing, consider:

YOU (the writer/editor) are not the problem. The PROBLEM (the issue in the prose) is the problem. YOU can find and fix the PROBLEM(s). It's the job. That's the work.

~ adapted from The Story Grid, (Shawn Coyne, 2015)

#writing #editing #story
January 24, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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thisisdeep.bsky.social
When ICE quietly erases a Nigerian man on Temp status. When no one cares. Then a Latina food-truck vendor goes looking. She learns their systems, turns them against themselves, uncovers a conspiracy and becomes the

SAVIOR

#DVpit #ICE #fiction #amquerying #writer
iambeinghuman.com #seekingagent
thisisdeep
The official home of Writer and Storyteller Deep—connecting readers through stories and reflections on awareness and the Field.
www.iambeinghuman.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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roxanegay.bsky.social
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
January 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM