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C.C. Atkinson
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Author | Queer Romantasy 🌶️📚 , Fantasy, and Science Fiction 🪐📚 | 35 She / Her | 🚫AI | Current WIPs: Precipice of Dawn, Hunted | Published Works: TBA
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C.C. Atkinson @ccatkinson-author.bsky.social · Nov 22
Hello, #booksky. If you enjoy #queer #literature, #fantasy, and #werewolves then stick around and join me on the adventures as I navigate my way around the publishing world and refine my drafts. You'll also be privy to the intrusive (hilarious) thoughts, #OC ramblings, and of course pics of my #dog.
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Ngl, I don't know what I'm doing anymore but the word count keeps going up so...progress?
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Made some major plot changes that don't change the whole story but does set it up for a duelology.

So that's fun.

Also changes my main pairing. BUT ALSO makes Conri the mc of his own book and a different love interest.
October 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
This week I've managed to get a lot of writing done, fixed some holes in my world building, and completely rearranged my magic system.

Today, we're dusting off the ps2 and playing Rogue Galaxy.
October 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
I've been convinced by friends, in a group discussion, to write a "Why Choose Reverse Harem (1 omega x 3 alphas)" - so that's where all my energy is going between now and classes starting.

And of course it'll be MMMM!

#newproject
#spicy
#romance
#wip
#mlmlmlm
#omegaverse
#whychoose
#reverseharem
October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Imagine writing a forest, at the 30% mark, and the best flower description is still within the first 10%.

Fix it in the edits, as they say.

Text in the ALT

#wip
#snippets
#writingprompt
#fantasy
#romantasy
“It’s been about four days.” I count the red leaves of the fellonettle hanging off the side of the adjacent building. The long black vines reach down towards the ground level, sprouting brilliantly crimson buds every handful of inches. They gleam like polished rubies, set out from the inky leaves that stuck to the white limestone; staining the walls at unreachable heights for the city cleaners. They say it is bad luck to be gifted an unbloomed fellonettle. The furled leaves ooze a toxin that normally is hidden on the underside of the plant. It’s what makes them stick to surfaces. It also is what makes them such a valuable plant for apothecaries. The toxin, when distilled properly, is used in everything from dyes to medication.
August 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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danifinnwrites.bsky.social
Greetings, new followers!

In addition to my shitposting shenanigans, I also write books!

👯‍♀️Lesbian: Jagged Shard, The World Within, Grey Angel, Winnie & Crela

🏳️‍⚧️Trans: See above minus Jagged Shard

❤️‍🔥Romantasy: Wings so Soft, Cloti's Song

💧Sword-free: The Weirdwater Confluence, They of the West

🔗👇
Dani Finn books and book covers: THE MAER CYCLE: Hollow Road, The Archive, The Place Below THE WEIRDWATER CONFLUENCE: The Living Waters, The Isle of a Thousand Worlds, Unpainted, The World Within THE TIME BEFORE: The Delve, Jagged Shard, Wings so Soft, Cloti’s Song WINNIE & CRELA: Barrow Maid, Weeping Willow, Little Deaths, Untethered SHORT STORIES: The Witch’s Flute, User Not Found, Fly by Night, and The Last Solstice Gift NEW WORLDS: They of the West, Grey Angel WATCH THIS SPACE!
August 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
It's never too early for a nap, or so says Barton.
Tri-coloured corgi laying on his back against a black pillow under a grey blanket with a green stuffed gator next to him
August 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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juliaserano.bsky.social
better yet, consider unsubscribing from HBO/Max the week before her show comes out (& if you rejoin, wait until the HP season is over). it's not enough to *not* watch it – HBO needs to know it will hurt their bottom line if they continue producing it
junlper.beer onion person @junlper.beer · Jun 2
if you care about trans people, do not watch the new jk rowling show. don’t even hate watch it or you will be funding this new intentionally transphobic organization. we cannot allow hateful people take away more of our rights
June 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Oops, I broke containment. Buy my books direct from me, for as long as possible. Support your favourite creatives directly. Stop making billionaires richer.

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Jack of Thorns
What do you do when a Celtic god rings your doorbell? Laurence Riley is a San Diego florist whose ex won't leave him alone.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Watching my partner play Mists of Pandaria at 6 o'clock in the morning - also makes me want to play again.
July 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
I used to ghost-write contemporary romance, and while it taught me a lot, I'll never go back to it.

I would rather be stressed out because of my own deadlines and the OCs I love than someone else's projects and writing the same het-sx scenes, just different names and scenery.

#WritingPrompt
cometkins.bsky.social Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @MFF C8 @cometkins.bsky.social · Jul 7
What's something you've tried in writing that you just don't think you'll ever attempt again? Why? #WritingPrompt
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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July 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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woldry.bsky.social
Iron Widow.
Brightness Falls from the Air.
The Dispossessed.
Rusalka.
Briar Rose.
The Hounds of the Morrigan.
Gossamer Axe.
The Chronicles of Tornor.
Red Moon and Black Mountain.
The Mabinogion Tetralogy.
The Snow Queen.
The Broken Earth Trilogy.
The Spellcoats.
Anything at all by Andre Norton.
hugobookclub.bsky.social An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · Jul 7
What's an SFF work written by a woman that you think deserves a screen adaptation?
July 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Hey 💙🪐📚 #booksky, it's been a while since I shared a #wip #snippet of Percival - he's about to start going through some things.

Full script in the alt text
"Just a little farther, Percival." I didnt move, even as the patience strained in his voice. My own, inner voice - the years of training- finally screamed in my ears. No. The high pitched ringing only grew louder as the door behind Roland opened wider. Figures moved about in the light of hundreds of candles lining the walls. I pull my hand away and reach for my sword. Only to grab air. Right. I dont have it. It's sitting in its case on my desk, waiting for tomorrow's ceremony. I had no reason to bring it with me to the ball - most of the squires left their blades for the evening. I wish I'd been one of the few who hadn't.
July 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Well, don't mind if I do 🎉
poopraven.bsky.social AK Faulkner @poopraven.bsky.social · Jul 2
Welcome to both Disability Pride month and Wrath Month! To celebrate this intersection, every one of my ebooks and audiobooks is buy 2 get 3rd free ALL MONTH.

Inheritance: autistic bisexual demisexual main character

Tooth & Claw: blind gay main character

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The queer books your parents warned you about
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July 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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danifinnwrites.bsky.social
The beauty of indie trans lit is its diversity.

There are always books people talk about a lot, for good reason, but there are so many hidden gems.

Just for the heck of it, on the last day of Pride, I want to shout out some of these lesser-known books.

You might even find your next read! 🧵
July 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
Sometimes, you need to take a break and go see #BornOfOsiris on a Tuesday (last) night.
Blue light, Born of Osiris is in the back and the crowd is rasing their horns
June 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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caioyo.bsky.social
Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
June 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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ormakal.bsky.social
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June 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
My absolute favorite series, and why I want to be a fantasy writer.
The cover for Pawn of Prophecy, Book one of The Belgariad, by David Eddings
June 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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bonabooks.bsky.social
402!!! Thanks to everyone who's joined the riot so far! Now, who's next? 😏
June 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
I disappeared again, but I have been writing this time.

Also, got engaged. He proposed in our living room, with the antique sarcophagus bookshelf I bought with the money he had set aside for the ring (he didn't tell me that until after, and was also excited for the bookshelf)
Sarcophagus shaped bookshelf, slightly opened, side view Sarcophagus shaped bookshelf front view Two bouquets on the couch, one pink and one yellow Bouquet of purple colored flowers
June 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
New month New #SFFChat list.

For the new and returning, feel free to call me Cait. 34, newly engaged, dog mom, and queer romantasy writer.

Percival's ideal vacation spot would be Najarad, the shining emerald of the desert. An oasis brimming with life, culture, nonstop festivities- and lizardmen.
sffchat.bsky.social SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · Jun 1
Along with the weekly #SFFChat, I'll be making monthly prompt sheets as well! This one's my first, so please be kind, ahaha.

Interpret as loosely as you need (including exchanging "MC" and "antagonist" with each other or other characters--whichever is the most fun for you! (:

Please use alt-text!
#SFFChat Daily prompts for June Created by Steve Hugh Westenra - @stevewestenra.bsky.social 1 Introduce yourself & share your mc’s ideal vacation spot! 2 Snippet Share: Pride 3 What are you reading for Pride Month? 4 What is your MC’s most cherished dream? OR What do they hope to achieve? 5 How does your antagonist relax? 6 Snippet Share: Wrath 7 What is your MC most likely to protest? 8 Your MC must attend college/university! What’s their major? 9 Snippet Share: Sloth 10 Share an MC’s major flaw(s)! 11 What’s something you consider important to good characterization? 12 What SFF work do you consider a perfect summer read? 13 Snippet Share: Greed 14 Your MC is teaching a free workshop--what’s the subject? 15 What’s something you’d like to see more of in SFF? 16 Snippet Share: Gluttony 17 Your MC & an antagonist (or rival) are on a reality dating show. What happens next? 18 What’s the weather forecast for your wip? 19 What kinds of SFF book covers tend to draw your eye? 20 Snippet Share: Lust 21 Share something visual to do with your wip & tell us about it (either an excerpt, moodboard, cover, etc!) 22 Pitch your book as though it were a different genre (E.G. If it’s romance pitch it as horror! If it’s Sci-Fi pitch it as self-help, etc!). 23 Snippet Share: Envy 24 Your antagonist can alter one thing about the past--what do they choose? 25 What does utopia look like to your MC? 26 What’s written under your characters’ yearbook photos (E.G. Most likely to succeed, etc)? 27 What are your writing goals for the season? 28 Which of your characters is most likely to rush to help during an emergency? 29 If you were struggling, what would your MC say or do to cheer you up? 30 Snippet Share: Summer
June 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
ccatkinson-author.bsky.social
#WIP #SFFChat #PrecipiceofDawn

Percival is going to be going through it for a little while. These folks in the tattered robes, they make some compelling points later. 🤫
May 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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magicariot.com
I'm a trans indie author & I'd love for any of y'all looking for stuff for your Pride Month TBR to consider my work! 🌈📚

I create magical girl stories that are *entirely* queer! With trans protagonists + queer characters of all sorts! A lot of folks seem to love 'em. You might too 🥹

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Artwork of the five main characters of "Magica Riot" - Sara, Claire, Nova, Cass, and Hana - above a progress pride flag and text that reads "Queer Magical Girls for Pride." More text then reads "EVERY magical girl in the Maidensong Magica series is canonically queer! And the stories focus on trans protagonists!" Below this is the cover art for the novel "Magica Riot" and the short novelette "Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius," along with text identifying them as a novel and a short. More text then reads: "A magical girl universe built around queerness and music! Written by a trans author - multiple formats - MAGICARIOT.COM"
May 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM