Forest Wells
@forestwellsden.bsky.social
A small town author telling stories of journeys taken, and I don't mean travel.
https://www.forestwells.com/
https://www.forestwells.com/
Today's silly little thing;
I need a different chapter title.
Originally I went with "Kill, Kill! Kill, Kill!", which is a thing an NFL quarterback yells out to cancel an audible they called.
The problem;
Even some people who know the sport don't know that.
Not so good for a chapter title...
I need a different chapter title.
Originally I went with "Kill, Kill! Kill, Kill!", which is a thing an NFL quarterback yells out to cancel an audible they called.
The problem;
Even some people who know the sport don't know that.
Not so good for a chapter title...
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Today's silly little thing;
I need a different chapter title.
Originally I went with "Kill, Kill! Kill, Kill!", which is a thing an NFL quarterback yells out to cancel an audible they called.
The problem;
Even some people who know the sport don't know that.
Not so good for a chapter title...
I need a different chapter title.
Originally I went with "Kill, Kill! Kill, Kill!", which is a thing an NFL quarterback yells out to cancel an audible they called.
The problem;
Even some people who know the sport don't know that.
Not so good for a chapter title...
AMEN!
Also, some of us write well, but SUCK at marketing. So it helps to know the few that find us actually like what we do.
Also, some of us write well, but SUCK at marketing. So it helps to know the few that find us actually like what we do.
On behalf of all self-published authors, I authorize you to reach out & tell us if you really enjoyed something we wrote.
We’re all dog-paddling in a sea of self-doubt & impostor syndrome & those little messages mean a lot.
Unless stated otherwise, our DMs/inboxes are always open for kind words 💞
We’re all dog-paddling in a sea of self-doubt & impostor syndrome & those little messages mean a lot.
Unless stated otherwise, our DMs/inboxes are always open for kind words 💞
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
AMEN!
Also, some of us write well, but SUCK at marketing. So it helps to know the few that find us actually like what we do.
Also, some of us write well, but SUCK at marketing. So it helps to know the few that find us actually like what we do.
#NovemberWorldbuilder D10:
Not long before the start of "Fog of War", Interstar destroyed 3 Marcallan colonies. Those who gave the order likened it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, given Marcalla culture/personality, many, including Jason, felt it would galvanize more than demoralize.
Not long before the start of "Fog of War", Interstar destroyed 3 Marcallan colonies. Those who gave the order likened it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, given Marcalla culture/personality, many, including Jason, felt it would galvanize more than demoralize.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D10:
Not long before the start of "Fog of War", Interstar destroyed 3 Marcallan colonies. Those who gave the order likened it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, given Marcalla culture/personality, many, including Jason, felt it would galvanize more than demoralize.
Not long before the start of "Fog of War", Interstar destroyed 3 Marcallan colonies. Those who gave the order likened it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, given Marcalla culture/personality, many, including Jason, felt it would galvanize more than demoralize.
#NovemberWorldbuilder D8:
I don't have a name for him, but he was a general in the "Formation War". AKA; Talkon's War of Independence.
This snipit from my notes is all I have on him really.
I don't have a name for him, but he was a general in the "Formation War". AKA; Talkon's War of Independence.
This snipit from my notes is all I have on him really.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D8:
I don't have a name for him, but he was a general in the "Formation War". AKA; Talkon's War of Independence.
This snipit from my notes is all I have on him really.
I don't have a name for him, but he was a general in the "Formation War". AKA; Talkon's War of Independence.
This snipit from my notes is all I have on him really.
Hi hello!~
Thank you for 1000 followers here!~
I'm opening art raffle as a thank you ;)
For participation need:
- be my follower/not empty (for repost only) page;
- repost that post
1 winner for speedpaint that time!
Winner will be announced: 14 Nov 25
Thank you for 1000 followers here!~
I'm opening art raffle as a thank you ;)
For participation need:
- be my follower/not empty (for repost only) page;
- repost that post
1 winner for speedpaint that time!
Winner will be announced: 14 Nov 25
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I just realized something.
Not sure how I feel about it.
I predicted ChatGPT!
In my sci-fi novel, I have "PAICCA", which is described as a HIGHLY adaptive computer system that can respond to people, and even sometimes anticipate their commands once it "learns" about them.
Not sure how I feel about it.
I predicted ChatGPT!
In my sci-fi novel, I have "PAICCA", which is described as a HIGHLY adaptive computer system that can respond to people, and even sometimes anticipate their commands once it "learns" about them.
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I just realized something.
Not sure how I feel about it.
I predicted ChatGPT!
In my sci-fi novel, I have "PAICCA", which is described as a HIGHLY adaptive computer system that can respond to people, and even sometimes anticipate their commands once it "learns" about them.
Not sure how I feel about it.
I predicted ChatGPT!
In my sci-fi novel, I have "PAICCA", which is described as a HIGHLY adaptive computer system that can respond to people, and even sometimes anticipate their commands once it "learns" about them.
#NovemberWorldbuilder D6:
Shoulder patches on Kapon medics.
Kapon military uniforms have colored segments on their shoulders that indicate general field of duty. Not super specific in many cases, but general. Like Kapon medics have white.
The story has not told me the reasoning behind it yet.
Shoulder patches on Kapon medics.
Kapon military uniforms have colored segments on their shoulders that indicate general field of duty. Not super specific in many cases, but general. Like Kapon medics have white.
The story has not told me the reasoning behind it yet.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D6:
Shoulder patches on Kapon medics.
Kapon military uniforms have colored segments on their shoulders that indicate general field of duty. Not super specific in many cases, but general. Like Kapon medics have white.
The story has not told me the reasoning behind it yet.
Shoulder patches on Kapon medics.
Kapon military uniforms have colored segments on their shoulders that indicate general field of duty. Not super specific in many cases, but general. Like Kapon medics have white.
The story has not told me the reasoning behind it yet.
Always an odd feeling when I reach this step.
I have a final draft of "Ripple".
An actual final. It's done!
Now I just need... uhm... a few things for publication.
*checks his list*
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #TurtleWriters
I have a final draft of "Ripple".
An actual final. It's done!
Now I just need... uhm... a few things for publication.
*checks his list*
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #TurtleWriters
a group of people are standing in a dark room and one of them is wearing a hood
ALT: a group of people are standing in a dark room and one of them is wearing a hood
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November 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Always an odd feeling when I reach this step.
I have a final draft of "Ripple".
An actual final. It's done!
Now I just need... uhm... a few things for publication.
*checks his list*
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #TurtleWriters
I have a final draft of "Ripple".
An actual final. It's done!
Now I just need... uhm... a few things for publication.
*checks his list*
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #TurtleWriters
#NovemberWorldbuilder D5
"He handed Colark a green and silver necklace that held nothing but the silver eye of Galla, outlined by the purple threads of life, time, self, and soul."
That. :) I don't know a ton about the religion around Galla, but the story has told me that much.
"He handed Colark a green and silver necklace that held nothing but the silver eye of Galla, outlined by the purple threads of life, time, self, and soul."
That. :) I don't know a ton about the religion around Galla, but the story has told me that much.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D5
"He handed Colark a green and silver necklace that held nothing but the silver eye of Galla, outlined by the purple threads of life, time, self, and soul."
That. :) I don't know a ton about the religion around Galla, but the story has told me that much.
"He handed Colark a green and silver necklace that held nothing but the silver eye of Galla, outlined by the purple threads of life, time, self, and soul."
That. :) I don't know a ton about the religion around Galla, but the story has told me that much.
#NovemberWorldbuilder D4
Accents and highlights in Marcallan uniforms.
For Marcalla, green is a color associated with those who fight, and especially with those who lead the fighting. As such, the more green in one's fancy attire, the more involved they are in military matters.
Accents and highlights in Marcallan uniforms.
For Marcalla, green is a color associated with those who fight, and especially with those who lead the fighting. As such, the more green in one's fancy attire, the more involved they are in military matters.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D4
Accents and highlights in Marcallan uniforms.
For Marcalla, green is a color associated with those who fight, and especially with those who lead the fighting. As such, the more green in one's fancy attire, the more involved they are in military matters.
Accents and highlights in Marcallan uniforms.
For Marcalla, green is a color associated with those who fight, and especially with those who lead the fighting. As such, the more green in one's fancy attire, the more involved they are in military matters.
Only one I can at all imagine is Jason doing some kind of reporting on things on the line. He has humor, but when it comes to things Interstar, he's pretty serious and to the point. Yarain might do editing. She does comms anyway as 3rd seat, so... maybe?
#AwesomeCharacters
#AwesomeCharacters
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Let's do a hypothetical today! Your character(s) are hosting a podcast!
What topic are they discussing? Are they serious and doing research, or more fun and relaxed? Who is hosting and who is doing other tasks?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let's do a hypothetical today! Your character(s) are hosting a podcast!
What topic are they discussing? Are they serious and doing research, or more fun and relaxed? Who is hosting and who is doing other tasks?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Only one I can at all imagine is Jason doing some kind of reporting on things on the line. He has humor, but when it comes to things Interstar, he's pretty serious and to the point. Yarain might do editing. She does comms anyway as 3rd seat, so... maybe?
#AwesomeCharacters
#AwesomeCharacters
#NovemberWorldbuilder D3:
Holdren fur.
Their fur patterns range from various mixes of a darker sandy gold, medium orange, and often white undersides to varying degrees. The only marking that is universal is red tail tips for all, and also red tail bands just below the tips for all males.
Holdren fur.
Their fur patterns range from various mixes of a darker sandy gold, medium orange, and often white undersides to varying degrees. The only marking that is universal is red tail tips for all, and also red tail bands just below the tips for all males.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D3:
Holdren fur.
Their fur patterns range from various mixes of a darker sandy gold, medium orange, and often white undersides to varying degrees. The only marking that is universal is red tail tips for all, and also red tail bands just below the tips for all males.
Holdren fur.
Their fur patterns range from various mixes of a darker sandy gold, medium orange, and often white undersides to varying degrees. The only marking that is universal is red tail tips for all, and also red tail bands just below the tips for all males.
#AwesomeCharacters
Oh gosh no.
I routinely throw them into other situations. It's how I learn about them.
I still smile thinking of them fighting Imperial Ties.
"uhhh.... this is... weird... Do they not even have shields?... or armor?"
"Actually Jason.... no to both."
Oh gosh no.
I routinely throw them into other situations. It's how I learn about them.
I still smile thinking of them fighting Imperial Ties.
"uhhh.... this is... weird... Do they not even have shields?... or armor?"
"Actually Jason.... no to both."
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Ok, meta question today! Do you think about your characters only when you are writing their story?
Or do you think about them at other times and in other situations, even if you never write about it?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Ok, meta question today! Do you think about your characters only when you are writing their story?
Or do you think about them at other times and in other situations, even if you never write about it?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Oh gosh no.
I routinely throw them into other situations. It's how I learn about them.
I still smile thinking of them fighting Imperial Ties.
"uhhh.... this is... weird... Do they not even have shields?... or armor?"
"Actually Jason.... no to both."
Oh gosh no.
I routinely throw them into other situations. It's how I learn about them.
I still smile thinking of them fighting Imperial Ties.
"uhhh.... this is... weird... Do they not even have shields?... or armor?"
"Actually Jason.... no to both."
#NovemberWorldbuilder D2:
Xyera's fur.
She's an elemental dragon, so she is fully furred, and her primary color is blue. Most elemental dragons are lighter colors like that, though blue is pretty common for them.
Xyera's fur.
She's an elemental dragon, so she is fully furred, and her primary color is blue. Most elemental dragons are lighter colors like that, though blue is pretty common for them.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D2:
Xyera's fur.
She's an elemental dragon, so she is fully furred, and her primary color is blue. Most elemental dragons are lighter colors like that, though blue is pretty common for them.
Xyera's fur.
She's an elemental dragon, so she is fully furred, and her primary color is blue. Most elemental dragons are lighter colors like that, though blue is pretty common for them.
#NovemberWorldbuilder D1:
The tail tips of Holdrens.
It's more than just a random marking. The red fibers are actually somewhat crystal like, and serve to focus/affect the energy they can expel.
Males have a band of the same fibers below the tip. Mostly used to put on a display to attract a mate.
The tail tips of Holdrens.
It's more than just a random marking. The red fibers are actually somewhat crystal like, and serve to focus/affect the energy they can expel.
Males have a band of the same fibers below the tip. Mostly used to put on a display to attract a mate.
Here are your #NovemberWorldbuilder prompts!
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
It has come to my attention that I am not annoying enough about these and some of my worldbuilder friends don't see them😭
Therefore, I am going to be EXTRA annoying and post these every day next month.
I am not sorry
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilder D1:
The tail tips of Holdrens.
It's more than just a random marking. The red fibers are actually somewhat crystal like, and serve to focus/affect the energy they can expel.
Males have a band of the same fibers below the tip. Mostly used to put on a display to attract a mate.
The tail tips of Holdrens.
It's more than just a random marking. The red fibers are actually somewhat crystal like, and serve to focus/affect the energy they can expel.
Males have a band of the same fibers below the tip. Mostly used to put on a display to attract a mate.
A good writer and fun personality has been sadly lost.
I hope his family makes it through this tough time.
I hope his family makes it through this tough time.
Hey, folks. Might want to be sitting down for this if you knew @ofthewilds.bsky.social
He passed away earlier today. I don't know details yet, please don't ask, but his body was under incredible stress from multiple infections and was starting to shut down over the weekend.
He passed away earlier today. I don't know details yet, please don't ask, but his body was under incredible stress from multiple infections and was starting to shut down over the weekend.
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A good writer and fun personality has been sadly lost.
I hope his family makes it through this tough time.
I hope his family makes it through this tough time.
Reposted by Forest Wells
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character have a rival?
Not necessarily an antagonist, per se, but someone they feel competitive with?
Is it a friendly rivalry, or more contentious? Does that change over the course of the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character have a rival?
Not necessarily an antagonist, per se, but someone they feel competitive with?
Is it a friendly rivalry, or more contentious? Does that change over the course of the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character have a rival?
Not necessarily an antagonist, per se, but someone they feel competitive with?
Is it a friendly rivalry, or more contentious? Does that change over the course of the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character have a rival?
Not necessarily an antagonist, per se, but someone they feel competitive with?
Is it a friendly rivalry, or more contentious? Does that change over the course of the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Reposted by Forest Wells
Hit 1k followers just in time to do a Huevember giveaway!
Rules:
- Repost this
- Comment with your Ref/s (SFW!)
- you do NOT have to follow me, only if you want to :)
Ends on Monday (Nov 3rd)
Two winners if this reaches 150 reposts
Good luck!
Rules:
- Repost this
- Comment with your Ref/s (SFW!)
- you do NOT have to follow me, only if you want to :)
Ends on Monday (Nov 3rd)
Two winners if this reaches 150 reposts
Good luck!
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Hit 1k followers just in time to do a Huevember giveaway!
Rules:
- Repost this
- Comment with your Ref/s (SFW!)
- you do NOT have to follow me, only if you want to :)
Ends on Monday (Nov 3rd)
Two winners if this reaches 150 reposts
Good luck!
Rules:
- Repost this
- Comment with your Ref/s (SFW!)
- you do NOT have to follow me, only if you want to :)
Ends on Monday (Nov 3rd)
Two winners if this reaches 150 reposts
Good luck!
I'm really really struggling right now.
I was getting a ton of momentum, then suddenly a couple of weeks ago, cold, sinus infection, and double ear infection.
All but the latter have cleared up, but I've basically had a plugged ear for two weeks now.
It's wreaking havoc on me mentally!
I was getting a ton of momentum, then suddenly a couple of weeks ago, cold, sinus infection, and double ear infection.
All but the latter have cleared up, but I've basically had a plugged ear for two weeks now.
It's wreaking havoc on me mentally!
October 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I'm really really struggling right now.
I was getting a ton of momentum, then suddenly a couple of weeks ago, cold, sinus infection, and double ear infection.
All but the latter have cleared up, but I've basically had a plugged ear for two weeks now.
It's wreaking havoc on me mentally!
I was getting a ton of momentum, then suddenly a couple of weeks ago, cold, sinus infection, and double ear infection.
All but the latter have cleared up, but I've basically had a plugged ear for two weeks now.
It's wreaking havoc on me mentally!
And still we do nothing but sanction.
When is NATO going to grow a spine and DO something?
When is NATO going to grow a spine and DO something?
🔴 Zelenskyy warns the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in a critical emergency.
Russian shelling cut power, forcing it onto backup diesel generators—one has already failed. He urged the world to act as the plant faces unprecedented risk.
Russian shelling cut power, forcing it onto backup diesel generators—one has already failed. He urged the world to act as the plant faces unprecedented risk.
October 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
And still we do nothing but sanction.
When is NATO going to grow a spine and DO something?
When is NATO going to grow a spine and DO something?
... Sometimes shipping makes no sense to me.
I live in the Coachella Valley right? I buy something from E-bay. It's shipping from Rancho Cucamonga. I could drive there in... roughly 2 hours?
So where does my package go first?
*drumrolls*
LA.
...
WHY?!
I live in the Coachella Valley right? I buy something from E-bay. It's shipping from Rancho Cucamonga. I could drive there in... roughly 2 hours?
So where does my package go first?
*drumrolls*
LA.
...
WHY?!
September 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
... Sometimes shipping makes no sense to me.
I live in the Coachella Valley right? I buy something from E-bay. It's shipping from Rancho Cucamonga. I could drive there in... roughly 2 hours?
So where does my package go first?
*drumrolls*
LA.
...
WHY?!
I live in the Coachella Valley right? I buy something from E-bay. It's shipping from Rancho Cucamonga. I could drive there in... roughly 2 hours?
So where does my package go first?
*drumrolls*
LA.
...
WHY?!
Wanted:
One #singer for a book trailer.
#Music track will be provided. I just need vocals.
Mic clarity is highly preferred! Though you'd be surprised what your phone or computer can do in a room with little to no background noise.
Please feel free to apply even if someone else already has.
1/2....
One #singer for a book trailer.
#Music track will be provided. I just need vocals.
Mic clarity is highly preferred! Though you'd be surprised what your phone or computer can do in a room with little to no background noise.
Please feel free to apply even if someone else already has.
1/2....
September 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Reposted by Forest Wells
Today is my Birthday!
I will be grateful for some recent art retweets ^^
I will be grateful for some recent art retweets ^^
September 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today is my Birthday!
I will be grateful for some recent art retweets ^^
I will be grateful for some recent art retweets ^^
Wanted:
One #singer for a book trailer.
#Music track will be provided. I just need vocals.
Mic clarity is highly preferred! Though you'd be surprised what your phone or computer can do in a room with little to no background noise.
Please feel free to apply even if someone else already has.
1/2....
One #singer for a book trailer.
#Music track will be provided. I just need vocals.
Mic clarity is highly preferred! Though you'd be surprised what your phone or computer can do in a room with little to no background noise.
Please feel free to apply even if someone else already has.
1/2....
September 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It's nice to finally have some leaps in progress.
Got a tune being put together for my eventual book trailer, and all I gotta say of the latest draft?
...
Chills.
Of the best kind.
And it's not even fully polished yet!
I am very excited to hear the final version!
#TurtleWriters #Scifi #IndieAuthor
Got a tune being put together for my eventual book trailer, and all I gotta say of the latest draft?
...
Chills.
Of the best kind.
And it's not even fully polished yet!
I am very excited to hear the final version!
#TurtleWriters #Scifi #IndieAuthor
September 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It's nice to finally have some leaps in progress.
Got a tune being put together for my eventual book trailer, and all I gotta say of the latest draft?
...
Chills.
Of the best kind.
And it's not even fully polished yet!
I am very excited to hear the final version!
#TurtleWriters #Scifi #IndieAuthor
Got a tune being put together for my eventual book trailer, and all I gotta say of the latest draft?
...
Chills.
Of the best kind.
And it's not even fully polished yet!
I am very excited to hear the final version!
#TurtleWriters #Scifi #IndieAuthor