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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 3h

The crone held fast to the steep stair guide rope for a moment, swaying as the ship rocked gently in gusts of warm wind. "Tell that to Ludmilla or the Captain. Maybe they'll hear you, but I'm not buying." Shadows grew as she disappeared belowdecks carrying the only lantern. #WIPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 22h

The #WIPSnips word for October 8th is "dungeon"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
October 8 - dungeon
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

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 9h

The Vidame-in-exile and current Ryukyuan Court Chief Engineer, Cypress Saint-Omer (played here by The Doctor/ Jodie Whittaker), is the Domme in my alt-history steampunk stories #QueerPrompts

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 9h

The outstanding covers just keep coming this season. Also, this is Marrowmont year zero? Yes please! It's already sitting in my inbox because I'm a subscriber, and that feels luxurious. Looking forward to sinking my teeth in

Kaya Skovdatter 🏳️‍⚧️ (She/They) @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social · 16h

*appears in a cloud of black witch moths*

Rise in Glorious Raiment, the final historical tale of Hulderotica Year One, is here. Come meet Mercy, and see how Marrowmont began from a Maiden's POV.

$1 USD for a new novelette:
www.huldrahouse.com/shop/p/rise-...
huldrahouse.itch.io/rise-in-glor...

Cover image of a book/short story called "Rise in Glorious Raiment", written by Kaya Skovdatter. At the bottom of the background is a woman with long flowing hair and a loose dress, both glowing a luminous white. Behind her are several staggered layers of ascending, angled mountain slopes, purple closer and shifting into a purple-grey as they vanish into the distance. In the sky is a flock of glowing white birds of indeterminate species, spread all across the image. The title is overlaid against the cover image, its text matte white.

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The Literary Minds of J. B. Garner 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social · 13h

It's International Lesbian Day so, as a lesbian who often writes about lesbians being lesbian, celebrate and support by taking a look at my most lesbian of books, THE POWERS THAT BE! #lesfic #superhero #romance #booksky 📚🌈🪐

The Literary Minds of J. B. Garner 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social · May 16

Dr. Peril is a melodramatic mad scientist out to rule the world. Her nemesis, Diamond, is a kindly Midwestern gal who can lift a truck.

Clearly, they're meant for each other. Too bad the Department of Unnatural Powers disagrees. #lesfic #booksky #queerfic 📚🌈🪐
www.jbgarnerwrites.com/thepowerstha...

The book cover for The Powers That Be, the first book of the Unnatural Powers series by Temple Hart, a satirical lesbian superhero romance

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 13h

✅ Website updated
✅ Moved to a green 🌲 webhost
✅ Moved to a safe 📣 🌈 👠 webhost

So far I can recommend (but won't link to) OrangeWebsite in Iceland. Caveat: I build my own from scratch. Ymmv if you use wordpress or website builders.

To celebrate, here's a bit of flash fiction:

Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

It's a simple corpo job. She provides a distraction while the main team grabs a particularly interesting piece of tech. She knows most of the crew from previous work. The facility isn't even in a high-watch sector of town. What could go wrong?

Also? Waggles

A #Lesfic #Cyberpunk #FlashFiction Story

Nina Fairweather - Diagnostic Suite Three

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 14h

All tag searches fail for me this AM. 🙁

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 14h

The dungeon is often larger than the bitty box the tiles came in. 😿 But different pieces might work if I can keep them from disintegrating. I'll keep that in mind, thanks.

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 15h

Anyone have a decent way to support/ transport dungeon tiles so an assembled dungeon can be slid or placed down with the under-support on a table? This torn box isn't... cutting it. 😎 #TTRPG

An assembled dungeon made of dungeon tiles sitting in a torn cardboard box

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 15h

Roscoe!

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 15h

#HardSciFi writers, ask your local chemist about this year's Nobel for Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) 💪 and how you too can use them in your #WorldBuilding. They are a great way to store hydrogen, oxygen, and other non-fissile fuels and utility gasses in stable forms for long journeys.

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

I hold my action. I'll wait until I can see him. Then I'll throw my balls.

Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

This soap is a hit with my gaming group. It really does smell like Skittles.

Let trans kids become trans adults | optimistic-soap

“Let trans kids become trans adults” was created to show support for trans youth whose rights and healthcare are coming under attack.Pink, blue and white colors swirl, inspired by the trans pride flag...

www.optimisticsoap.com

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

I have Remove Curse.

But, you're the barbarian?

It's called a greataxe. 😈

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

"Hey, can you grab my sword for a second?"

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

Quote of the game session so far:

"I love a thick deck."

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

It's a simple corpo job. She provides a distraction while the main team grabs a particularly interesting piece of tech. She knows most of the crew from previous work. The facility isn't even in a high-watch sector of town. What could go wrong?

Also? Waggles

A #Lesfic #Cyberpunk #FlashFiction Story

Nina Fairweather - Diagnostic Suite Three

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

She pulled me close. Her breath was hot on my ear. Her leather still smelled like tea leaves. It took my everything not to lean into her shoulder, settle in, and snuggle. It was warm and safe in those arms. Instead I sighed and broke away. "Let's get this done." The wolf inside whimpered. #WIPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 1d

The #WIPSnips word for October 7th is "safe"

Sorry to those who expect an earlier post, there was a scheduling issue.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WriteSky

#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
October 7 - safe
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

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 1d

The quality of these has been outstanding so far – printing, the translation, shipping materials, extras, all of it.

galette official* @galetteweb.bsky.social · 1d

Galette Special English Edition Vol.4 launches Oct 15, 2025 (9 AM JST)! 🌸 15-day campaign — don’t miss it! 💖
▶️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 2d

Washington Square? Mind reading? 🍿

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 2d

While I'm sighing enviously over great book covers, have you seen From Angry Secretary to Cat-Girl Heroine in Just One Rebirth? I love this so much

The Literary Minds of J. B. Garner 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social · Aug 13

COVER REVEAL!

@gingerbluepublish.bsky.social had this waiting for me in my inbox this morning - the finished cover for my next book, From Angry Secretary to Cat-Girl Heroine in Just One Rebirth!

Big thanks to @lisadovichi.bsky.social for the incredible art!

The book cover for From Angry Secretary to Cat-Girl Heroine in Just One Rebirth by J. B. Garner, published by Ginger Blue Publishing

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transistance.press @transistance.press · 2d

Thank you to all those who have pre-ordered - Machines of Consent by @sophiajt.com is OUT NOW!!

The book is currently live on Itch, and will begin shipping on other platforms over the next 24 hours.

If you haven't pre-ordered, grab your copy today: transistance.press/links/

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 2d

"...like saying a mansion was a house." This line goes hard in a very Cheshire cat kind-of way.

Also, is it warm in here? Feels warm in here.

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Nina Fairweather @ninafairweather.com · 2d

Rough life #VoidCats

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