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T.J. Rivergrass
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Long time writer, first time author. Follow me on my adventure from first draft to published novel.

Strap in, folks, this might take a while.

Find all the latest info at https://tjrivergrass.blog/
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Support your local libraries folks! Workmen knocked down my phone line this morning and so I’ve had a very pleasant morning sat in the library working on my laptop. #WriteLife
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Planning the hook for my novel and hearing the 90s movie trailer man in my head each time I write “In a world…” #WriteSky
February 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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This weekend I’ve been in Nottingham, taking in the light show and immersing myself in the grim dark science fantasy world of Warhammer. It was nice to vacation in another realm for a bit. Fun and inspiration have been found!
February 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Want to know more about my world-building process for my future novels? Check out my latest blog post.

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#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Romantasy #Fantasy #WorldBuilding
3rd Feb 2026: World Building
World-building! What fun. Honestly, this is one of my favourite parts of writing, and having come from the fanfiction mines, it's not I have something I get to do a whole lot. This world, we'll call.....
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February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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I’m a champion procrastinator. I will finish this blog post but first I shall do a full body weight lifting work out 😆 #WriteLife #ProcrastinatorsUnite
February 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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My cat has abandoned me, right when my feet need warming the most. #catsky
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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I think I have unintentionally made my antagonist the love interest. Oopsie doopsie. 😆 #WriteSky #AmWriting #Romantasy
January 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Hop on over to my blog to catch a sneak peek at the genres and tropes included in my WIP novel!

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#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Romantasy #QueerRomance
26th Jan 2026: Genres, Tropes and Naming Conventions
For the last few weeks, I have been up to my elbows in world-building and planning. The stories I want to share are soft and romantic, but I want them set in a vibrant fantasy world bursting with...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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So, who likes a map in their #fantasy novels? What about #romantasy? #WriteLife #MapMaking
January 25, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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We often think of writing as a solo activity, but idea jamming with my writing group friends really helped to blow out the cobwebs and open up the old synapses. I strongly recommend finding yourself a writing buddy to share your journey with. #WriteSky #WriteLife
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January 23, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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#Storytelling #amwriting #writersky #authorsky #Publishinghouse
January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Well into the world-building zone tonight! I can visualise my entire realm, but it seems I can't name anything 😅 How do we go about naming our settlements and fantasy races, folks? #WriteLife #WriteSky
January 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Check out my latest blog post about the benefits of taking yourself on an Artist Date and my trip to Swansea.

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#WriteSky #WriteLife #TheArtistsWay #ArtistDate
January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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A night at the theatre with Michael Sheen and the cast of #OurTown has had a rejuvenating effect. It’s a wonderful show and given me a great many things to think about. Congratulations @welshnattheatre.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Took myself out on a little artists date to Swansea beach to refill that creative well. Feeling ready for a warm cuppa and an hour alone with my laptop. #writelife #artistsdate
January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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It’s been slow going this month but I did some serious world building today! A little relieved that the post Christmas fog is beginning to lift. #WriteLife #MyWorld
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January 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Koya is an Ursa Nomad from the Great Redwood Groves. Why, when he has tried so hard to run from his destiny, has he walked right into the jaws on fate?

#WriteSky
#WritingCommunity
#OriginalCharacter
#MeetMyOC
#Romantasy
CG rendering of a bearman with red hair wearing natural fabric tribal clothing. The flavour text reads: Koya “You can tell a lot about a place from its dirt,” Koya says. He presses the pink tip of his tongue to the soft earth. “Hum. Not as good as honey though.”
January 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Write a few hundred words of flowery prose about gay love - 😍🥳🍾
Write a professional cover letter - 😱😭💀

#WriteLife #Personal
January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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You can find out more on my new blog!
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January 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Resting is part of the creative process. It is important to take time away from the keyboard, wander in the fresh air, and let the beauty of the world refill your creative wells.

Check out my blog post on #selfcare below!

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#WriteSky #WriteLife #WritingCommunity
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January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Focusing on progress, not perfection, in 2026.
#perfectionism #justfinish #progressoverperfection #mindset #motivation #workinprogress #doneisbetterthanperfect #2026mantra #writerproblems
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Me: What if I were to do some writing now?
Ben: What if I were to nap on your laptop first?

FYI: Ben is a cat.

#WriteLife #CatSky
January 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Hello to my new followers! I really appreciate your support. I better finish writing this thing then huh? 😆 #WriteLife
January 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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If you want to hear all about my upcoming original content, you can check out my new blog tjrivergrass.blog and follow me here or on Instagram. I'm up for the challenge! This year is the year I finish and publish my #romantasy novel. #WriteLife #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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I’m starting the year with the best of intentions. I’ve been toiling in the fanfiction mines for as long as I can remember, but this is the year that I get serious.

Watch this space!

#WriteSky #WriteLife #WritingCommunity #BookSky
January 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM