I. K. Strass
@ikstrass.bsky.social
First time novelist 📖
Avid reader 📚
On the writer's journey 🏞️
Boy Mom 👬
Avid reader 📚
On the writer's journey 🏞️
Boy Mom 👬
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin A told his Gran: "Moo-Ma if you eat too many chips you'll go sideways. You're going to get fatter"
Almost falling off her chair Grab replied
"Grannies are meant to be fat & cuddly"
Twin A was dumbstruck.
#BoyMom #toddler #truth #humor #LOL #funny
Twin A told his Gran: "Moo-Ma if you eat too many chips you'll go sideways. You're going to get fatter"
Almost falling off her chair Grab replied
"Grannies are meant to be fat & cuddly"
Twin A was dumbstruck.
#BoyMom #toddler #truth #humor #LOL #funny
August 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin B declared very seriously Mommy doesn't dance, she does things. No dancing for you! 🫵🏻
Sorry #DaftPunk. I wasn't aware.
💃🏻🕺🏻🪩📻
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #dancemom #shakeitoff #talk #toddlertalk
Twin B declared very seriously Mommy doesn't dance, she does things. No dancing for you! 🫵🏻
Sorry #DaftPunk. I wasn't aware.
💃🏻🕺🏻🪩📻
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #dancemom #shakeitoff #talk #toddlertalk
August 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin B declared very seriously Mommy doesn't dance, she does things. No dancing for you! 🫵🏻
Sorry #DaftPunk. I wasn't aware.
💃🏻🕺🏻🪩📻
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #dancemom #shakeitoff #talk #toddlertalk
Twin B declared very seriously Mommy doesn't dance, she does things. No dancing for you! 🫵🏻
Sorry #DaftPunk. I wasn't aware.
💃🏻🕺🏻🪩📻
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #dancemom #shakeitoff #talk #toddlertalk
It's off to Australia on a convict ship for you #Donald. Didn't you know the 3rd crime of buying or receiving stolen goods, jewels and plate was punishable by transportation?
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #FridayFun #fun #history #DonaldDuck #theft #Combover #plates #pun #MAGA #AI #digitalart
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #FridayFun #fun #history #DonaldDuck #theft #Combover #plates #pun #MAGA #AI #digitalart
August 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin B wouldn't shower without his imagery friends Bix & Bobby.
Negotiations ended with a Monster Truck & foam in the shower settlement. B&B were pleased - Mom 0, thin air 1.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay
Twin B wouldn't shower without his imagery friends Bix & Bobby.
Negotiations ended with a Monster Truck & foam in the shower settlement. B&B were pleased - Mom 0, thin air 1.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #funny #LOL #thingskidssay
August 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hey #writingcommunity and #5amwritingclub. How much time do you let a manuscript sit before diving into edits and rewrite? Then, how do you know when to get back into it?
👀ing for others experiences & suggestions. Heard 2 months before, but interested to👂🏻what others do.
#AmWriting #AmEditing
👀ing for others experiences & suggestions. Heard 2 months before, but interested to👂🏻what others do.
#AmWriting #AmEditing
July 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Hey #writingcommunity and #5amwritingclub. How much time do you let a manuscript sit before diving into edits and rewrite? Then, how do you know when to get back into it?
👀ing for others experiences & suggestions. Heard 2 months before, but interested to👂🏻what others do.
#AmWriting #AmEditing
👀ing for others experiences & suggestions. Heard 2 months before, but interested to👂🏻what others do.
#AmWriting #AmEditing
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin A's cracked the code & achieved 3 things all Mothers fear:
1. Unlocking locks;
2. Using a step ladder to get up high; &
3. Unscrewing lids.
HELP!
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #bikepark #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #unicorn #help
Twin A's cracked the code & achieved 3 things all Mothers fear:
1. Unlocking locks;
2. Using a step ladder to get up high; &
3. Unscrewing lids.
HELP!
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #bikepark #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #unicorn #help
July 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Words I've either recently discovered or kind of adore:
💭 Presentiment
🔪 Perfidy
👢 Squelch
😘 Dilligaf
🗣️ Bafflegab
👻 Peely-wally
😈 Schadenfreude
#vocabulary #AmWriting #AmEditing #words #AuthorSky #language #writingcommunity #lingo
💭 Presentiment
🔪 Perfidy
👢 Squelch
😘 Dilligaf
🗣️ Bafflegab
👻 Peely-wally
😈 Schadenfreude
#vocabulary #AmWriting #AmEditing #words #AuthorSky #language #writingcommunity #lingo
July 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Words I've either recently discovered or kind of adore:
💭 Presentiment
🔪 Perfidy
👢 Squelch
😘 Dilligaf
🗣️ Bafflegab
👻 Peely-wally
😈 Schadenfreude
#vocabulary #AmWriting #AmEditing #words #AuthorSky #language #writingcommunity #lingo
💭 Presentiment
🔪 Perfidy
👢 Squelch
😘 Dilligaf
🗣️ Bafflegab
👻 Peely-wally
😈 Schadenfreude
#vocabulary #AmWriting #AmEditing #words #AuthorSky #language #writingcommunity #lingo
It's off to Australia on a convict ship for you #Viktor&Rolf. The 2010 SS collection broke the 13th crime punishable by transportation. Exhibit A: Holy Gown - evidence of 'assaulting, cutting or burning clothes.'
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #fashion #fun #history #avantgarde #prom #Hautecouture
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #fashion #fun #history #avantgarde #prom #Hautecouture
July 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's off to Australia on a convict ship for you #Viktor&Rolf. The 2010 SS collection broke the 13th crime punishable by transportation. Exhibit A: Holy Gown - evidence of 'assaulting, cutting or burning clothes.'
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #fashion #fun #history #avantgarde #prom #Hautecouture
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #fashion #fun #history #avantgarde #prom #Hautecouture
Started using index cards for writing.
Why?
1. Visibility: Index cards + table = The big picture, no zoom or drag.
2. Flexibility: I can move, add & remove index cards & still see the whole outline.
3. No distractions: Me, my pen & brain that's it = intentional creative.
#AmEditing #AmWriting
Why?
1. Visibility: Index cards + table = The big picture, no zoom or drag.
2. Flexibility: I can move, add & remove index cards & still see the whole outline.
3. No distractions: Me, my pen & brain that's it = intentional creative.
#AmEditing #AmWriting
July 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Started using index cards for writing.
Why?
1. Visibility: Index cards + table = The big picture, no zoom or drag.
2. Flexibility: I can move, add & remove index cards & still see the whole outline.
3. No distractions: Me, my pen & brain that's it = intentional creative.
#AmEditing #AmWriting
Why?
1. Visibility: Index cards + table = The big picture, no zoom or drag.
2. Flexibility: I can move, add & remove index cards & still see the whole outline.
3. No distractions: Me, my pen & brain that's it = intentional creative.
#AmEditing #AmWriting
Remember the Time The Bangles Walked Like an Egyptian & Michael Jackson, Iman, Magic Johnson & Eddie Murphy danced in Pharaoh Ramesses court?
Well, impersonating an Egyptian was the 5th reason you could be sent to Australia as a convict.
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #MichaelJackon #fun #history
Well, impersonating an Egyptian was the 5th reason you could be sent to Australia as a convict.
#19crimes #Straya #humor #LoL #MichaelJackon #fun #history
July 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin B thanked the microwave for cooking his instant porridge.
That's the kind of human - mechanical interaction I want to see.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #AI #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #microwave
Twin B thanked the microwave for cooking his instant porridge.
That's the kind of human - mechanical interaction I want to see.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #AI #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #microwave
July 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
Twin B thanked the microwave for cooking his instant porridge.
That's the kind of human - mechanical interaction I want to see.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #AI #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #microwave
Twin B thanked the microwave for cooking his instant porridge.
That's the kind of human - mechanical interaction I want to see.
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #cute #humor #AI #funny #LOL #thingskidssay #microwave
I don't know about anyone else but I am so frustrated with the first chapter of my novel.
I feel like I have to get it perfect but I'm still not happy with it.
Sometimes I feel like this is never going to end and I'll never have a print worthy manuscript.
#venting #writingcommunity #authorsky
I feel like I have to get it perfect but I'm still not happy with it.
Sometimes I feel like this is never going to end and I'll never have a print worthy manuscript.
#venting #writingcommunity #authorsky
July 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I don't know about anyone else but I am so frustrated with the first chapter of my novel.
I feel like I have to get it perfect but I'm still not happy with it.
Sometimes I feel like this is never going to end and I'll never have a print worthy manuscript.
#venting #writingcommunity #authorsky
I feel like I have to get it perfect but I'm still not happy with it.
Sometimes I feel like this is never going to end and I'll never have a print worthy manuscript.
#venting #writingcommunity #authorsky
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
June 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
June 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The Mistborn Trilogy
Suggested reading/listening for the #WritingCommunity, #AuthorSky and #BookSky communities. SOLVED with Mark Mason #MarkManson #NonFicton #podcast
I'm currently going through the free Values workbook pdf & finding it really valuable for developing my characters
open.spotify.com/show/11VjrLJ...
I'm currently going through the free Values workbook pdf & finding it really valuable for developing my characters
open.spotify.com/show/11VjrLJ...
SOLVED with Mark Manson
Podcast · Mark Manson · Welcome to SOLVED, the podcast where life’s hardest questions get the full treatment. No fluff, no filler—just brutal honesty and evidence-based insight. Hosted by Mark Manson,...
open.spotify.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Suggested reading/listening for the #WritingCommunity, #AuthorSky and #BookSky communities. SOLVED with Mark Mason #MarkManson #NonFicton #podcast
I'm currently going through the free Values workbook pdf & finding it really valuable for developing my characters
open.spotify.com/show/11VjrLJ...
I'm currently going through the free Values workbook pdf & finding it really valuable for developing my characters
open.spotify.com/show/11VjrLJ...
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
June 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
I think I need a priest. Twin B is either possessed or simply a ginger.
😈🥕🤦♀️⛪
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #deathmetal #humor #anarchy #redheads #ScottTenorman #ScottTenormanMustDie #Gingervitus
I think I need a priest. Twin B is either possessed or simply a ginger.
😈🥕🤦♀️⛪
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #deathmetal #humor #anarchy #redheads #ScottTenorman #ScottTenormanMustDie #Gingervitus
May 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In today's edition of #twintoddlerlife:
I think I need a priest. Twin B is either possessed or simply a ginger.
😈🥕🤦♀️⛪
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #deathmetal #humor #anarchy #redheads #ScottTenorman #ScottTenormanMustDie #Gingervitus
I think I need a priest. Twin B is either possessed or simply a ginger.
😈🥕🤦♀️⛪
#BoyMom #toddler #MomLife
#twins #kids #deathmetal #humor #anarchy #redheads #ScottTenorman #ScottTenormanMustDie #Gingervitus
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
May 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Recently I've been doing a lot of work on the start of the novel writing prologues. In total I've written 6 different core versions with probably another 6 or so refinements. Where has this led me?
To the decision not to include a prologue as they were all too jarring.
#AmEditing #AmRewriting
To the decision not to include a prologue as they were all too jarring.
#AmEditing #AmRewriting
May 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Recently I've been doing a lot of work on the start of the novel writing prologues. In total I've written 6 different core versions with probably another 6 or so refinements. Where has this led me?
To the decision not to include a prologue as they were all too jarring.
#AmEditing #AmRewriting
To the decision not to include a prologue as they were all too jarring.
#AmEditing #AmRewriting
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
May 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Love is...
Two Corellas preening after the storm.
"You can stay under my Corella, Ella, Ella, Hey, Hey..."
🦜🦜🩷☔
#love #loveis #birds #storm #truelove #corella #Straya #fridayvibes #fridaymotivation #fridaythoughts #fridaymorning #happythursday #fun #funny #humor #RiRi #pun #Rihana #birdsky #RNB
Two Corellas preening after the storm.
"You can stay under my Corella, Ella, Ella, Hey, Hey..."
🦜🦜🩷☔
#love #loveis #birds #storm #truelove #corella #Straya #fridayvibes #fridaymotivation #fridaythoughts #fridaymorning #happythursday #fun #funny #humor #RiRi #pun #Rihana #birdsky #RNB
May 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Love is...
Two Corellas preening after the storm.
"You can stay under my Corella, Ella, Ella, Hey, Hey..."
🦜🦜🩷☔
#love #loveis #birds #storm #truelove #corella #Straya #fridayvibes #fridaymotivation #fridaythoughts #fridaymorning #happythursday #fun #funny #humor #RiRi #pun #Rihana #birdsky #RNB
Two Corellas preening after the storm.
"You can stay under my Corella, Ella, Ella, Hey, Hey..."
🦜🦜🩷☔
#love #loveis #birds #storm #truelove #corella #Straya #fridayvibes #fridaymotivation #fridaythoughts #fridaymorning #happythursday #fun #funny #humor #RiRi #pun #Rihana #birdsky #RNB
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
May 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fantasy 3 Book Challenge 💙📚
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles
Choose 3 fantasy series
Name the series
Post 1x book from the series a day from most to least favourite
Repeat for 3x fantasy series
No explanations
No reviews just covers
#BookSky #Books
#BookChallenge
#fantasy3challenge
#fantasy3books #favs
The King Killer Chronicles