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Bethany Laurel
@bethanylaurel.bsky.social
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Writer, artist, editor, gluten free sorcerer, and fiber gremlin. If you want me to yell, use “homespun” when you mean rough-spun.
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bethanylaurel.bsky.social
For years I was convinced my adhd couldn’t handle self publishing. This year, with censorship escalating, I’ve concluded I don’t trust any corporation with my stories, so I guess I’m giving it a go. Coming in 2026: Balances, a #queerSFF story about a renegade angel finding his way home.
#writesky
December 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
He concentrated on the space between light and shadow. Pulling at the balances of the cosmos, he sent a fine thread of light dancing along the edge of the sword. Distantly, he heard a hissing intake of breath. It didn’t matter. He had work to do.
#WIPSnips #writingcommunity #excerpt #Balances
December 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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scalzi.com
I don't know how many times it needs to be said that you absolutely should not let fucking "AI" anywhere near your legal contracts, either in creating them or evaluating them, but apparently it needs to be said at least one more time, so allow me to say it again, here, right now
December 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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kradec.bsky.social
Snurched from J.R. Cason, whom I do not know, but it provides a handy way to say that there are only 19 reviews of SUPERNATURAL CRIMES UNIT: NYPD Book 1 on Amazon and it would be REALLY FABULOUS if there were 31 more to hit that 50-review threshold.

Thank you!

www.amazon.com/Supernatural...
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Sir Marek surrendered Akieryon to Caspar’s personal physician, who wrapped his ankle and cautioned him to stay off his feet and keep his leg elevated as much as possible.

“How long?”

The doctor shook his head. “Ask me again in a week.”
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wipsnips.bsky.social ✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 1d
Wibbly wobbly timey wimey, the doctor is in!

The #WIPSnips word for December 27th is "doctor"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 27 - doctor Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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murderbotbot.bsky.social
You don’t have to thank me for doing my stupid job. But it is nice.
December 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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jeffgordonla.bsky.social
Got my tickets for New Years Eve. It’s going to be a fun night!
December 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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sarahkite.bsky.social
If you are a Portlander (OR) please sign the petition at SaveLloyd.com

We’re trying to save this magnificent structure that is home to cool & weird businesses plus a magnificent ice skating rink. It’s one of the few large indoor spaces with free admission to walk during rainy winters & hot summers
Save Lloyd Center Mall
SaveLloyd.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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marthawells.com
A podcast with me!
skiffyandfanty.com The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 1d
It's #podcast time, y'all!

Grand conspiracies, colonization, and intentions, oh my! @shaunduke + @sgwong.com are joined by the wonderful @marthawells.com for an interview about Queen Demon and The Rising World series!

Audio/Video: skiffyandfanty.com/p...

Thanks for listening.
December 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
#adhd #fibercrafting today: every 5-10 minutes I’m switching between the spindle and the knitting, with frequent breaks from both.
A spindle with red yarn on it beside knitting needles with a small piece of ribbed knitting striped in blue, purple, gold, and green.
December 27, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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lianabrooks.bsky.social
Seriously, just go chat with authors. Most of us are friendly people. Some of us are super shy, but ask about a book they love and even the shy ones will get to chatting.
December 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Affirmation Coyote wishes you a Happy Boxing Day!

This does not involve hitting people.
Coyote standing in a field of brown grass. Its mouth is open as though talking harshly at the viewer.
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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murderbotbot.bsky.social
You made a mistake, Murderbot, a really bad mistake. How the hell was I supposed to know there were transports sentient enough to be mean?
December 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
He peered and prodded, examining it from every angle. He stretched his mind, feeling the infernal energy of it. He had never encountered its like, despite having studied every known type of demon. This energy seethed with unnamed hunger. It craved. It could devour worlds.
#WIPSnips #writingcommunity
December 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
The secret #worldbuilding juice is that you must be curious about your own setting.
#writesky #writingcommunity
December 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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johnrogers.bsky.social
Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.
rincewind.run Micah @rincewind.run · 3d
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Before he could stop himself, he had reached out to touch their joy. Tempest looked at him. Jynn had wrapped both arms around Tempest‘s neck, but he froze when he followed Tempest’s gaze. All that delicious joy crashed down as though plunged into ice.
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wipsnips.bsky.social ✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 3d
The #WIPSnips word for December 25th is "delicious"

Happy holidays! Whether you're celebrating, spending time with friends & family, or having another normal day, I hope you're able to find some peace and joy and take a moment for a few deep, grounding breaths.

We've almost made it through 2025.
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 25 - delicious Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Baleirithys gestured to a small table. Gavi followed the motion with her eyes, which widened when she saw the silver knife and the crystal goblet.

“I need a little blood. Just enough for a protective spell.” He left out the details.
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wipsnips.bsky.social ✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 4d
The #WIPSnips word for December 24th is "goblet"

Remember synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine!

#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag December 24 - goblet Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner
December 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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thelatestkate.bsky.social
A drawing of a fluffy cat in the snow. The caption reads, "you are good enough, you always have been"
December 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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wolvendamien.bsky.social
Feeling this so hard this past several weeks
pork-sly.bsky.social Pork-Sly @pork-sly.bsky.social · 15d
I can relate, Murderbot. I can relate.

#murderbot #slyart
Fan art of the character Murderbot from the TV show Murderbot. Murderbot is standing in a building that is burning down around it. It’s body language looks resigned. The thought bubble next to the character reads: I JUST WANT TO WATCH MY SHOWS.
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Walls paneled in cedar stretched in either direction, punctuated at intervals by heavy tapestries. The blonde wood floor gleamed, and looked to have been replaced in the last decade. Tempest caught him staring.

“Did you expect a utilitarian fortress of rough stone?”
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December 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Dani was Lord Draycen’s sister? “Oh,” said Akieryon.

“Oh?” prompted Lord Draycen. He had begun to pace around Akieryon, inspecting him from every angle.

“The resemblance is—“

“Almost entirely in the hair,” interrupted Lord Draycen with a scoff.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Sir Percy says I’m not allowed to work on this blanket now.
#cat #fibercraft #crochet
A gray cat with white whiskers looking at the camera as though glaring. He is lying on a striped crochet blanket in shades of blue and purple.
December 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
Cori swooped in, plucking the fabric from his hand. “That will look simply dashing with your coloring. What about facings? Silver?”

Neither white nor black. Akieryon nodded in silent gratitude. He would no longer look like a Demonslayer.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
bethanylaurel.bsky.social
#painting a little #holiday cheer.
#watercolor #art #traditionalart #Hogswatch #Discworld #solstice
Watercolor sketch of a laughing boar wearing holly. Lettering reads “Happy Hogswatch” and a vague blue light shines in the background.
December 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM