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Jean K. Silver
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A lover of all things fantasy ✨

I post writing advice & insights on YouTube :)
https://linktr.ee/JeanKSilver
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So I got 2 pieces of fanart during our community live read of Catalyst yesterday.

I don't think the contrast could be any more perfect. ✨

Ty cris and sammysamsamsama on IG for the art!

#fantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy #books
March 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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My habit tracker for January 2025! I'm absoluely obsessed with this format 👀 Give it a try! #bulletjournal
February 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Some fates are worse than death - Aurelia's immortal lover had lived through most of them.

(What else can she do, then, but pray to literal Death to claim him? She'll bear Vlad’s curse, if that's what it takes. A life for a life. A soul for a soul.)

#romantasy #enemiestolovers #angst #WIPSnips
“I beg you, Queen of Shadow - reap his soul!” Aurelia’s voice broke. “I can’t save him from what lies ahead. I can’t protect him from my sister’s disparity.” What a pathetic plea; she couldn’t even stop crying long enough to voice it properly. “I’ll bear his curse on his behalf.” Aurelia breathed the words just loud enough for them to be clear. “Please, Dark Lady. Spare him. I’ll take on his Fate. Please.” Vlad shifted in her arms. No. No. No. ‘Die.’ She pleaded internally. ‘Don’t rise. Please. Take me instead - please.’ Aurelia didn’t fight him when he moved away from her. She didn’t look at him as he rose. Nadia’s people were upon them. Any attempts to run now would be futile. “I love you.” She murmured to no one but herself as she heard hooves approaching. “I love you, Vladimir of Austorin. My soul is yours.”
December 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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Any tea enthusiasts over here? 👀
December 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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I finally did it!! Check out my 2025 #bujo setup video (linked as a comment below!)
December 9, 2024 at 8:58 AM
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The Weekly Log of my #bujo - before & after my plans changed lol

That's why we use whiteout!! Life is fluid! It's ok if the #journal looks a bit messy as long as it still serves our needs :) It's a tool for US to use, not to serve ✨

Have a lovely rest of your weekend, friends! ♥️
December 8, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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"War notoriously bars people from following their feelings but that doesn’t mean you need to disregard them. Besides, it is NEVER wrong to feel love.”

Aurelia must choose: save her people from her sister... or save her sister from herself.

She can't do both. 🥲

#WIPSnips #romantasy #angst
“Oh, Aurelia.” Her mother leaned forward to pull her into a tight hug that she melted into immediately, quietly shaking against the woman’s shoulder. “You wear such a brave face. When was the last time you let yourself simply feel like this? You can’t let yourself bottle up your emotions.” “Even if they’re horrible?” She sniffled. “Your emotions are what they are.” Argued the other chronos. “How can they be horrible? You can’t fight your heart, my sweet, only acknowledge its plea. War notoriously bars people from following their feelings but that doesn’t mean you need to disregard them. Besides, it is never wrong to feel love.”
December 8, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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Help I'm being overfed by my babushka

(I'm not actually complaining. Blinchiki are the most delicious food in all of existence and she learned how to make them vegan for me.

MY SLAVIC GRANDMOTHER is willingly desecrating her #food by making it #vegan.

If this isn't love idk what is.)
A plate of food: salad, cabbage, potatoes with garlic, blinchiki
December 7, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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Doing your best is really the most we can expect or even ask from ourselves.

It's hard to remember when failure stings like a physical blow, but it's no less true.

Don't be too harsh on yourself ❤️

(I'm live Monday-Thursday + Sundays! Come study with me!)

#motivation #mentalhealth #mindset
December 7, 2024 at 7:44 AM
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Changebringer is a story of two people who save the world - a King who stands in the light and his Queen who treads the shadows.

To his people, she's just another of his subjects.

(To her sister, who wants the crown for herself - Aurelia is the King's true strength.)

#WIPSnips #romantasy #angst
“I miss the time when you’d shamelessly flirt with me.” She grumbled as he led her to the command tent. “My, darling.” Vlad leaned closer to her, his tone growing low and sultry. “Would you prefer it if I-” “No.” Aurelia spat the word like it seared her tongue, raising her hand to her heated face. “Maker, you’re incorrigible.” “You’d not have me any other way.” He entwined his fingers with hers. “I would not.” Aurelia confirmed, giving his hand a squeeze. There were many eyes on them - on the king who survived chasing a dragon and his lover who could walk beside him as if they were equals. Some of the eyes, inevitably, would deliver the sight to Nadia: Aurelia’s appearance was distinct enough that her sister would doubtlessly know it was her.
December 6, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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I'm growing my hair out again and it's MISERABLE

Not because it takes ages to dry. Not because now I gotta style it

But because THERE'S HAIR EVERYWHERE AT ALL TIMES

Long haired people, HELP. How do I keep my pillowcase hair-free???
December 5, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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First week of study streams DONE 💪

It'll still take some getting used to but I'm SO GLAD I chose this route. I met some lovely people today & I feel so ENERGIZED!

I hope you all have a lovely rest of your week!

#studywithme #journal #studymotivation
December 5, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community.

Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
December 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM
jeanksilver.bsky.social
Quick question - what happens when #enemiestolovers meets time travel?

Well, you get a messy situation where she's HIS enemy when she already loves HIM & he's HER enemy when he loves HER

Oops. I migh've sprinkled some angst between the pages.

#WIPSnips #romantasy #writer
She used the last of her diminishing strength to pull Vladimir back towards herself, tearing an enraged cry from the vampire’s throat. He claimed the opportunity to punch her ribs hard enough for Aurelia to hear something crack, then knocked his forehead against hers with power that disoriented him as much as it did her. She couldn’t keep this up nor could she truly subdue a man so determined to throw himself into a Rift. Holding onto Vladimir would only ensure that Aurelia perished alongside him and, as much as she didn’t want to leave him to die, the chronos had no intention to forfeit her own life in a doomed effort to spare his.
December 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Journaling time used to be SUCH a chore - what do I write? WHY do I write? Is it really worth the cramping in my hand?

It is. It REALLY is.

My anxiety is somewhat subdued. It's easier to focus during the day.

I get excuses to go out & drink apple cider :)

#journal #cafe #cozy
Cozy coffee shop; a wooden table, with two colorful journals and two hot drinks on top
December 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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I've had a lot of things that were worth celebrating these past few weeks :)
An handmade envelope with stickers of cute dogs on them. Text: "I wrote a litter yesterday. Check out the good bois defending it"
December 4, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Their first kiss 🥹

Q: how much angst can an author fit into ONE doomed romance between a time-traveler and an immortal?

A: YES.

(your honor I'm obsessed with them, @litagents-of-bluesky🦋 PLS pick up this novel)
#WIPSnips #amquerying #writer
He owed her a kiss. It was past time for her to collect. Aurelia poured everything into it: her ache on his behalf made her kiss him softly, as if he was made of glass, caressing his lips slowly as to not agitate the many cracks and shatter him. Her wish to soothe his hurts had her running her fingers along his cheeks, jaw, neck and shoulders, seeking to relieve some of the tension there. The pain that had settled in her chest when he confessed the true magnitude of his suffering forced a renewed wave of tears to her eyes, the salt reaching their joined lips and dispersing the sweet taste of him. Vlad melted under her touch for a few long seconds before weaving his fingers into her hair and pulling her closer, breathing a sigh of relief against her mouth - as if she’d just taken on some of his burden, claiming it as her own.
December 1, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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My December #bulletjournal spread! 📒

It is, as usual:
- super simple
- super #minimalist
- incredibly easy to maintain :)

My journal is my second brain & I couldn't do what I do without it.

I hope you all have a lovely, productive, enjoyable month! ♥️
December 1, 2024 at 6:06 AM
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Returning to my #university as a graduate was surreal.

I forgot how beautiful it was. How green, how warm, how welcoming. I was too focused on surviving my studies to really enjoy it at the time so I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience it anew.

I'm proud of myself for persevering. :)
November 7, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Food is the #1 cause for dips in my productivity.

There's so much I want to do, to achieve, to CREATE, but I can't do that if I'm hungry. If I were to guess - YOU can't, either.

So I hope you get a chance to eat something delicious and filling today. ♥️

(recipe below)
November 5, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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Who's that person swearing they're not gonna burn out as they take on yet ANOTHER creative project?

Couldn't be me. I've learned my lesson!

(I have NOT.)
November 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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A friend got a puppy today & he's the CUTEST little boy

But she lives half a world away so I won't get to play with him anytime soon :((
November 4, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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I gotta learn how to make shorter vids or ones that require less editing in general

The next vid I'll be uploading took 30 hours :((
November 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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What do you do when your dumbass, immortal boyfriend puts himself in danger?

You pick the lock on your handcuffs so you can punch some sense into him, of course.

#WIPSnips #fantasy #romance
She needed to buy time. “Please don’t do this.” Aurelia pleaded, shuffling forward in an attempt to subtly conceal her bound hand from his view. “I know your kind is durable but there are at least a dozen witches in that coven. They will kill you-” He snorted. “They’re welcome to try.” “It’s not funny!” The chronos hissed as she began feeling around the familiar lock with her other hand, having discarded the dagger. She needed to be quiet; one scratch of metal upon metal and the vampire would be gone. “Please.” Aurelia repeated, her voice breaking as she spoke the word. “Please. Don’t make me watch you die.”
November 3, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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A minimalist #bulletjournal spread for November 🍂

My goals for this month are to actually keep up with all my habits & not overwork myself.

What do YOU want to achieve this November? 🤔

#bujo #bujospread #minimalistbujo
November 1, 2024 at 10:33 AM