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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · 2d

Least favorite? Having to ignore the rough parts in the rough draft until it's complete. 😂

#writinglifemonthly #BookSky #authorchat

Tracey Lee @traceyleewrites.bsky.social · 3d

📚 #WritingLifeMonthly October Day 07 📚

Okay, so yesterday we did our fav part of the process, now tell us what you wish you didn't have to do...

#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #authorchat

October #writinglifemonthly Day 07 What's your fav part of the writing process?
Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites

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Chris Doty-Dunn @chrisdotydunn.com · 12d

My story "Bubbe's Last Kugel" is out today! It took 13th in @tldrpress.bsky.social's Word Herd contest, and was published as part of this anthology. All proceeds go to support Trans Lifeline, so I have no qualms in telling you to go buy it (at least once, maybe a few times)!

TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 12d

You can find the eBook on Amazon now. Like the competition proceeds, all profits of the book will go to Trans Lifeline: a.co/d/a09dx1c

Daydreaming of Other Worlds: Winners of the 2025 1,000 Word Herd Competition

Amazon.com: Daydreaming of Other Worlds: Winners of the 2025 1,000 Word Herd Competition eBook : Press, TL;DR: Kindle Store

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · 6d

I vote @eyelash93.bsky.social!! 🤣

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Karen Lord @drkarenlord.bsky.social · 8d

"This thought-provoking and inspiring collection is highly recommended for readers looking for visions that represent hope and change, as well as anyone who loves the work of Octavia Butler."
—Marlene Harris, Library Journal, starred review

Preorder now!

www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...

We Will Rise Again

From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · 9d

I am enjoying listening to the @notquitewrite.com Daredevils episodes—Goblin takeover edition. 💚 All really great feedback thus far. I'm slightly less scared of my turn at a public critique. 😈🔥😱😂
notquitewritepodcast.com

Conversations about media, culture and the art of writing

Hosted by Ed and Amanda, the Not Quite Write podcast explores the intricacies of fiction writing, media and current events from a writer’s perspective.

notquitewritepodcast.com

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · 19d

I've been very focused on novel writing lately. You won't see me galavanting through flash contests with the goblins any time soon. 💚✍️

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David Revoy @davidrevoy.com · 29d

The Amphora of Great Intelligence (AGI)

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater

A comic strip in four panels:

1. A bird's-eye view of a giant amphora the size of a building with closed eyes and a closed mouth engraved on it. Using scaffolding, a community of wizards climbed up and are throwing all their books into it, to fill its content.
> Wizards: All our grimoires for the Amphora of Great Intelligence!

2. A ground level view at the bottom of the giant amphora. This time, the wizards bring tree trunks, cut down nearby trees, and throw them into a large fire to boil the giant amphora.
> Wizards: All our forests for the Amphora of Great Intelligence!

3. A gathering of all the wizards below the imposing amphora which has now opened its glowing eyes and mouth slightly. The crowd of wizards at its feet applauds:
> Wizards: Amphora of Great Intelligence, our world is dying, share your knowledge with us!

4. Same shot, as the amphora responds with joyful and amused eyes. The wizards are confused by the answer...
> Artificial Intelligence: According to geologists, you should eat at least one small rock per day.
> Wizards: ... ... ...

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Sep 4

That was MEE? Haha. 😂 I appreciate a good pun.

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Aug 8

I have never heard of this before but am curious to find out!

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Aug 8

This one definitely works for me! I got way too many books at the library 😅

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Aug 5

What's everyone's recharging techniques when burnt out?

Pic of me below, when I think about writing.

a man in a suit and scarf is standing in a desert

ALT: a man in a suit and scarf is standing in a desert

media.tenor.com

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oh, I'm looking forward to this. Especially the ones that tell us stats on all the ways the object and action prompts were used!

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 28

Okay, but @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social, I just finished Navola, and I need to know what happens next. Every detail. I'll be waiting.

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 27

🥲🫶

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 26

I did the thing and the thing is done! Take that 👊 60hr deadline.
#NotQuiteWritePrize.

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 25

A mere hour and I might know a fraction of the 😈 contract I hath signed.

Will the goblins prevail? 👻 @exeterstevens.bsky.social @nataliewriteson.bsky.social @eyelash93.bsky.social @mjmcelhaney.bsky.social

Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · May 5

Annnnd that's a wrap on July Daredevils, as we welcome the 5th member of our little 💥pop💥 group, Marina R. M. Lane!

This will be Marina's FIRST EVER entry to the #NotQuiteWritePrize! That's exactly the kind of confidence we seek to crush😈

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 24

Too clever, by far.

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 24

Your story was TRULY FASCINATING. I was hooked. :)

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 24

Somehow managed to get all of this done. Yay me~

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 21

Instead of #bookskychallenge, here is a current read. "Navola" by @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social. The lush prose, the social intrigue, the twisty plots—this story doesn't build a backdrop of intimate details and betrayal for nothing! If you're a fan of The Count of Monte Cristo, this book is for you!

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 21

Would be sooo pretty as a tarot card, too!

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 11

And just look at her collection of Gaiwans! This feline clearly has curated tastes.

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 10

Delayed Day#11
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#booksky
#books
#bookchallenge

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 10

Somehow landed 5th in my group for NYCM 100 R2. So surprised and ready to puzzle out another drabble.
Now I can't procrastinate in finalizing my twisted teams story... Not to mention Writer's Playground today—what in the goblin was I thinking!?

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Marina R. M. Lane @monicalane.bsky.social · Jul 10

Same. 🥺 Same.

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