Noelle (she/her)
noellefreds.bsky.social
Noelle (she/her)
@noellefreds.bsky.social
Writer, gamer, and lover of high fantasy and epic worldbuilding.

My writing focuses on the themes of memory, identity, community and the quiet force of resilience in the face of hardship.
Finally back at it, working on my debut novel: Returning!

Never discount the importance of editing, y'all. It's a long and arduous process (I'm basically re-writing part 1 from scratch), but it's 100% worth it.

GL out there fellow writers!

#writersky #amwriting #authorsky #authorlife
October 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just as a quick FYI -- I know I haven't posted any other WIP Snips in a few weeks... and it'll still be a few more yet 😅

Real life has been very busy and so I've had to put writing on the backburner for a bit. There will be a "Returning" though, don't worry 😉

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September 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Writers are often told (by people like me) that a newsletter is an important tool to build their audience. But what do you put in a newsletter if you don’t have a book out yet?

@writerfagan.bsky.social discusses how she surprised herself with ideas & enjoying the task of writing her newsletter.
Writing a Newsletter When Your Book Isn’t Published Yet | Jane Friedman
Even with no book to promote, one author finds that writing a monthly newsletter nourishes her life and craft in surprising ways.
janefriedman.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
12th Aug. - "split"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Wartok experiments with his newly-realized magical abilities!

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August 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I might be one of the few writers who actually hates rainy days lol I can't focus and don't get *anything* done

#amwriting #writesky #writerslife
August 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
11th Aug. - "real"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Cyana wakes up, without any memories, in the home of the person who rescued her from a storm...

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August 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
10th Aug. - "flower"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

A moment of warmth and merriment for the protagonists 🌺💃

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August 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
9th Aug. - "brush"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Desperate times call for desperate measures for Wartok...

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August 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
8th Aug. - "update" ... going on vibes, though ✨

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Wartok has a conversation with Count Blueth--a powerful and outspoken reformer in the Kingdom of Asteria.

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August 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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It looked like a pixie without wings. A little rough around the edges, sharp teeth. But it wasn’t a pixie, it was a #brownie, and they weren’t nearly as nice and playful.

Still, Rory didn’t want to kill it so tried to walk Kluhm away, but the tiny creature wasn’t alone as others emerged.

#vss365
August 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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August 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
boy oh boy I love hurricane season revealing potential leaks in my house....... 🫠
August 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
7th Aug. - "frequent"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Cyana begins to learn more about who the King of Asteria *really* is beneath the public facade.

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August 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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And “The Ballad of Purgatory Ridge” is done. Less than 94k words, but it was a natural ending. Any more & it would have felt like I was padding it out.

As for my ‘afternoon’ WiP from tomorrow? No idea. I’ve ideas, but none have really jumped out. I’ll figure something, or just start writing & hope.
August 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
6th Aug. - "compete" ... although I hope "fight" is close enough 😅

From my WIP novel: Returning!

One of our protagonists, Cyana, begins to reflect on what the concept of legacy means to her.

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August 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
5th Aug. - "boss"

From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖 ✏️

Exploring a derelict mansion, the group finds evidence of necromancy being used within the halls....

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August 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
4th Aug. - "positive"

From my WIP novel: Returning!📖✏️

A quiet, domestic moment where one of the protagonists is confronted with a new angle of what losing the memories of your past means.

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August 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Day 1:

Hiya! I'm Kim!🌻

I am the co-author to a fantasy series, Havetsavain!

I love sunrises, sunflowers and karaoking!

We are hoping to start streaming again to showcase our book characters! (Voice acting is included 😆)

As always! Have it so fine at Havetsavain!

#booksky #FantasyIndiesAugust
August 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Sound on 😽🤍
August 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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D&D adoption for Rukov!
August 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖✏️

Can't think of a better trend than history repeating itself, even in a fantasy world 🔁

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August 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From my WIP novel: Returning! 📖✏️

The line between history and legend is often fainter than it seems!

(Inspiration drawn from real-world Polynesian sea swell maps)

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August 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Grey Filter

Todd Stoll ©
August 2nd, 2025
Realme phone camera

#Photography
August 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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live action catbus looking pretty sweet
August 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Definitely a slightly loose interpretation of the prompt... hopefully that's okay 😅 From my WIP novel: Returning.

A mysterious man is the victim of sabotage...

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August 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM