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Kai Runo
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kairunoauthor.bsky.social
I finally was able to afford to get myself a cheaper drawing pad & OMFG I LOVE IT!! 😭💚

I'm dusting off my drawing skills & learning. Working on bringing my queer bois (MC & LI of my WIP) to life while my manuscript goes through final edits. 🥹💚💚

#writesky #queer #booksky #artist #characters
October 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
Writers, name 3 things you will ALWAYS write in your books and 3 things you will NEVER write!

Here's mine:

Always:
💚Queer characters
💚Main happy endings
💚Magic

3 things I will never write:
💔Grimdark
💔Main tragic endings
💔Sci-fi

#booksky #writesky
cknightwrites.bsky.social Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · Sep 4
Writers, name 3 things you will ALWAYS write in your books and 3 things you will NEVER write!

Here's mine:

Always:
💜Found family
💜Snark as a love language
💜At least one nonbinary MC

3 things I will never write:
💔Slow burn
💔Disabled or "disfigured" villain
💔The dog dying

#booksky #writesky
September 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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cknightwrites.bsky.social
Hey. You're doing the best you can, and that matters 💜
August 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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August 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
31: Currently? Universe names. I've also been working more on my world's pantheon. But a decent chunk of time has been trying to find the name that feels ✨right✨ for my fantasy world. It's been harder than I thought lol. 😅

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
30: I don't have enough of a text limit to list them all lol. 😅

But the biggest would be Elder Scrolls, folklore/myths/legends, Frieren, Shadowhunters, plenty of fae & other fantasy/paranormal media of all kinds. 🥰🐉

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
August 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
29: Mostly ambiance audios out that sound like you're in a fairy forest or on a fantasy quest, etc. with some classical "fantasy-like" music. Some video game OST's will spark the worldbuilding vibe for me, as well. 😌

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
August 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
28: Dryads live in the forest. More specifically, the root systems that connect the forest with the massive tree in the heart of the forest.

Along with a lone few people, and adventurers will camp in it, ofc.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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August 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
27: Depends on the season, etc. But resources from Snowcrest Weald would be mostly wood, herbs, fungi & fruits naturally harvested from it. And a special, magical type of revitalizing berry that's rarely given out by the Dryads.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
26: In my WIP, with the current situation in the mortal realm (brewing war/dangerous weather) & spirit realm (corrupting magic overtaking/spilling out), Jari doesn't hear any myths of Snowcrest Weald, nor see any of its entities.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
25: Typical alpine fauna & flora are found in Snowcrest Weald for the most part. There are some magical creatures also found within its depths, but they tend to be more elusive.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
24: Snowcrest Weald is fairly typical for a northern, alpine forest. Other than the magical trees that can extend their roots & the massive tree at its heart that the Dryads call home, & other magical things like that lol. 😜✨

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
July 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
23: Jari spends quite a decent amount of the WIP in the forest (Snowcrest Weald). Travelling between quests and assignments he ends up going on in Dragola (country's name).

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
22: Snowcrest Weald.

It's the forest Jari (MC) visits quite often (in my gay Narnia vibes fantasy WI).

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
21: Jari doesn't really interact with any public events/contests/games in my WIP, so I haven't really touched upon it in-depth yet in my worldbuilding. It's in the works, but not fleshed out enough for me to share yet.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
July 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
20: Quite a few. For example, in my WIP, Jari joins in on a festival called "Alignment Day" (also called "Rivil Alignment") where all the celestial planets align. Rivil was the name of the Fae who first noticed it.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
July 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#JulyWorldbuilders
19: So far, I haven't fully developed any costumes/games for festivals in my fantasy world. The only festival that Jari (MC) goes to doesn't have specific costumes & he doesn't join it for long enough to see it all.

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding?
July 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
Be prepared for a lot of #JulyWorldbuilers posts soon as I catch up on them all lol. 😅😝
July 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
Happy #Caturday! 😻

It's a very sleepy day today for my cuties, Nyx (left) & Milo (right). 💚💚

#sleepycats #cutecats #cats
Nyx, a dilute calico cat (mostly white with black & ginger patches on her head, a black patch on her hip, & her tail is completely black with some ginger patches), is lying on her side on a blue wolf blanket on a bed. Her chin resting on her shoulder from falling asleep while looking out the window. Behind her is a black desk chair with cat toy rods resting on it, a light grey body pillow, beige carpet flooring, & a white door. In the left corner is a bit of a dark green and red mouse toy with candy canes on it. Milo, a brown-grey tabby, is spread out & lying on his left side on a light grey body pillow. His head to the right of the photo. He's asleep, despite his left eye being open a tiny bit. Behind him is a light grey, fuzzy cat bed & another the exact same but in light blue & pink. And the corner of a black back off to the left side.
July 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
I know I've been posting less lately. Life is busy atm & I have stuff to finish in a bit of a time crunch (despite my disabilities 😵‍💫).

For now, my posts will be sporadic. I plan to catch up on the #julyworldbuilding posts & others I'm wanting to do sometime next week, maybe even this weekend. 💚
July 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
if you see this, post a character with white hair!
July 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
#QueerPrompts
July 19: Oooh, love this question! 😍 My fantasy, gay Narnia vibes, exiled soul reaper WIP would 100% be an adventure/RPG. 🏳️‍🌈⚔️

Some kind of mix between Zelda, Elder Scrolls, & DnD-inspired games. Maybe even a sprinkle of Amalur, too. 👀

#queerwriters #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky
cjaralore.bsky.social 🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · Jul 19
#QueerPrompts July 19: What type of game would your story be? (RPG, dating sim, etc)
Graphics: The background is the stars and the night sky. The border has stars and crescent moons in the colors of the pride flags. Text: "July 2025" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom, all in a rainbow font. Center text is: #QueerPrompts July 19: What type of game would your story be? (RPG, dating sim, etc)
July 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
kairunoauthor.bsky.social
Happy #Caturday! 😸💚

Caught Milo with his tongue out lol. And Nyx was unimpressed I took her photo while she was laying on my towel lol. 😹

#cats #catsky #cutecats #sillycats
A grey-brown tabby named Milos is lying on a beige, fluffy blanket. He is staring forward in the vague direction of the phone camera, the tip of his tongue sticking out. My hand is near him, my pointer finger touching his right cheek. A dilute calico cat (mostly white with a black spot on her hip, along with black & ginger patches on her head) named Nyx is lying on a bathroom counter, partially on an olivine-green towel. The image is taken on the other side of the towel, with Nyx peering over the top of the beige facecloth on top of the towel. Her hazel eyes are half open as she looks unimpressed at the phone camera, one ear pointed backward.
July 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by Kai Runo
booksrme.bsky.social
Festivities like "Alignment Day" spark joy in Jari's world, much like how books ignite my spirit. Celebrating love and connection reminds us of the magic within and beyond the pages. 💫 #booksky #books
kairunoauthor.bsky.social Kai Runo @kairunoauthor.bsky.social · Jul 18
#JulyWorldbuilders
18: Jari does participate in festivities in book 1! "Alignment Day" is 1 of them - a celestial phenomenon.

Below is a snippet from my WIP about Jari (queer soul reaper MC of my M/M fantasy WIP) joining in with the festivities. 💚

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A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding? An image of a dark night sky. Superimposed text on a black background with a dark blue frame that has quotation marks at the top and bottom. The text is a snippet from my M/M fantasy WIP & this is what it says: I don’t give attention to the growing ache against my skull. Raising my voice, weaving it within the resounding chorus spreading through every path of the village. Focused on the glittering line of planets amidst the darkness. The sparkling constellations and festive melody filling the air. Insightful Solaan, Arch-Celestial of Wisdom, help me with this request. Please. If I’m lucky, the deities and spirits may just give me a small reprieve. Allow me this extra little shame to my life. With those I’ll, just for tonight, dare to call… Friends.
July 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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18: Jari does participate in festivities in book 1! "Alignment Day" is 1 of them - a celestial phenomenon.

Below is a snippet from my WIP about Jari (queer soul reaper MC of my M/M fantasy WIP) joining in with the festivities. 💚

#writesky #queerwriters #writingcommunity #booksky
A picture of a forest with the sun shinning between the trees. Text on a superimposed green background that frames the text's flow. All the text saying the following, from top to bottom, left to right: JULY WORLDBUILDERS WEEK 1: MILITARY/WARFARE 1: Current wars in WIP 2: Is the MC involved in a war? 3: Notable generals/commanders 4: Training of troops 5: Squads, formations, tactics 6: Weapons/siege engines used in warfare 7: Why did a war start? WEEK 2: THE SUN 8: Fact about your world’s sun 9: Myths/legends about your sun 10: Is your MC a morning person or a night owl? 11: Art/in-world stories inspired by the sun 12: Religious and/or magical stuff related to the sun 13: Equinox/solstice celebrations 14: Weather where your MC is currently WEEK 3: FESTIVALS 15: Fun festival 16: Solemn holiday 17: Food for the feast 18: Does the MC participate in festivities? 19: Costumes and games for holiday 20: Celebrated historical figure 21: Public events, contests, games, etc. WEEK 4: FORESTS 22: Name of forest 23: Does the MC spend time in a forest? 24: Overall vibes of forest 25: Plants or animals in the forest 26: Myths about, or supernatural entities in forest 27: Resources from forest 28: Any people living in the forest? EXTRA DAYS 29: Music that gets you in a mood to worldbuild 30: Books/games/anime/movies/etc. that have inspired your worldbuilding 31: What are you researching currently for your worldbuilding? An image of a dark night sky. Superimposed text on a black background with a dark blue frame that has quotation marks at the top and bottom. The text is a snippet from my M/M fantasy WIP & this is what it says: I don’t give attention to the growing ache against my skull. Raising my voice, weaving it within the resounding chorus spreading through every path of the village. Focused on the glittering line of planets amidst the darkness. The sparkling constellations and festive melody filling the air. Insightful Solaan, Arch-Celestial of Wisdom, help me with this request. Please. If I’m lucky, the deities and spirits may just give me a small reprieve. Allow me this extra little shame to my life. With those I’ll, just for tonight, dare to call… Friends.
July 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM