✨Author Joy Shaw✨
@joyshaw.bsky.social
Mom • Teacher • YA/NA Writer of Myth-Tech fantasies ✨
CPTSD survivor.
Scarred heroines—fierce, like their readers.
Scars aren’t endings; they’re the sparks that start the blaze.
Here to share the journey.
➡️ www.joy-shaw.com
x.com/authorjoyshaw
CPTSD survivor.
Scarred heroines—fierce, like their readers.
Scars aren’t endings; they’re the sparks that start the blaze.
Here to share the journey.
➡️ www.joy-shaw.com
x.com/authorjoyshaw
Yes to momentum—and I love this reminder. Emotional texture, including happiness, is often what makes scenes linger, allowing for a breath after the plot point has passed.
December 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Yes to momentum—and I love this reminder. Emotional texture, including happiness, is often what makes scenes linger, allowing for a breath after the plot point has passed.
Stories have long been part of humanity. When people desecrate those stories by burning or destroying books, it violates our history. It sends the message that we can silence and strip free speech. Violence in any form is not okay, especially when it mutes a mouth.
December 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Stories have long been part of humanity. When people desecrate those stories by burning or destroying books, it violates our history. It sends the message that we can silence and strip free speech. Violence in any form is not okay, especially when it mutes a mouth.
Yes, this. Ideas are as old as time, but perspective and execution are what create ingenuity and real connection.
December 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Yes, this. Ideas are as old as time, but perspective and execution are what create ingenuity and real connection.
32k is a massive milestone—congrats! And how exciting to be talking cover art.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
32k is a massive milestone—congrats! And how exciting to be talking cover art.
It’s true. I once read Awakening Through Adversity, which echoed this idea—that writing born from bruises often carries the deepest truth.
December 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
It’s true. I once read Awakening Through Adversity, which echoed this idea—that writing born from bruises often carries the deepest truth.
Best movie of my youth. Westley had my heart the moment I saw him—especially his gentleness with Buttercup. The danger, the sword fights, and of course the wit. 💛
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Best movie of my youth. Westley had my heart the moment I saw him—especially his gentleness with Buttercup. The danger, the sword fights, and of course the wit. 💛
Oh, I really relate to this. Some days the words just won’t line up—and that doesn’t mean anything about your ability or effort. 150 words still counts. Small wins are wins. 🤍
December 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Oh, I really relate to this. Some days the words just won’t line up—and that doesn’t mean anything about your ability or effort. 150 words still counts. Small wins are wins. 🤍
Loving the slow-burn vibe—such a fun premise!
December 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Loving the slow-burn vibe—such a fun premise!
Absolutely. I’ll take snark with a side of wisdom.
December 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Absolutely. I’ll take snark with a side of wisdom.
I think it is okay to pause when you’re in that place. It doesn’t mean forever. Emotions shift as you evolve and process, giving way as you rise above enough to breathe.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I think it is okay to pause when you’re in that place. It doesn’t mean forever. Emotions shift as you evolve and process, giving way as you rise above enough to breathe.
Yeah, that line exists. I think creatives feel it more deeply. Writing is cathartic work and is great for processing emotion. But when you’re drowning, the emotions flood, overpowering thought.
December 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Yeah, that line exists. I think creatives feel it more deeply. Writing is cathartic work and is great for processing emotion. But when you’re drowning, the emotions flood, overpowering thought.
I feel this! Getting lost is my super power or curse.
Take your pick.
Honestly, I’m sure most authors fly away when writing. I know I do. Glad I’m not alone in this.
Take your pick.
Honestly, I’m sure most authors fly away when writing. I know I do. Glad I’m not alone in this.
December 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I feel this! Getting lost is my super power or curse.
Take your pick.
Honestly, I’m sure most authors fly away when writing. I know I do. Glad I’m not alone in this.
Take your pick.
Honestly, I’m sure most authors fly away when writing. I know I do. Glad I’m not alone in this.
Yes! This! It’s all in the small steps. Writing little by little can build into enormity over time. ✨
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Yes! This! It’s all in the small steps. Writing little by little can build into enormity over time. ✨
Congrats on the draft done! Enjoy your rest.
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Congrats on the draft done! Enjoy your rest.
Coping with writing is cathartic work. ✨
December 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Coping with writing is cathartic work. ✨
Brains can be sneaky sidetrackers… right?!
December 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Brains can be sneaky sidetrackers… right?!
Cats keep the calm, right?
Me: Write five pages in a furious sprint.
Cat: Meh. I’m napping.
Me: Write five pages in a furious sprint.
Cat: Meh. I’m napping.
December 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cats keep the calm, right?
Me: Write five pages in a furious sprint.
Cat: Meh. I’m napping.
Me: Write five pages in a furious sprint.
Cat: Meh. I’m napping.
“God’s favorite sitcom”—I feel that in my bones. 😂
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“God’s favorite sitcom”—I feel that in my bones. 😂
Partying neighbors until 9 AM? Complete nope!
Glad you got some liquid fuel to finish the writing.
And yeah, loglines sum up my life right now too.
Glad you got some liquid fuel to finish the writing.
And yeah, loglines sum up my life right now too.
December 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Partying neighbors until 9 AM? Complete nope!
Glad you got some liquid fuel to finish the writing.
And yeah, loglines sum up my life right now too.
Glad you got some liquid fuel to finish the writing.
And yeah, loglines sum up my life right now too.