Olivia Wylie
@otterkit.bsky.social
Author. Horticulturist. Big Dreamer. Bard.
I am here to make things a little better every day. Work beside me, walk beside me, or get out of my way.
I am here to make things a little better every day. Work beside me, walk beside me, or get out of my way.
Today's my birthday, so I'm reflecting on life and things as they stand. Perfect life? Nah. Screwed some stuff up. Got my heart broke. Got some things to work on.
But a good life that I'm proud of? New opportunities? Good things coming?
Oh hell yes.
Okay life. Another year. Let's go.
But a good life that I'm proud of? New opportunities? Good things coming?
Oh hell yes.
Okay life. Another year. Let's go.
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Today's my birthday, so I'm reflecting on life and things as they stand. Perfect life? Nah. Screwed some stuff up. Got my heart broke. Got some things to work on.
But a good life that I'm proud of? New opportunities? Good things coming?
Oh hell yes.
Okay life. Another year. Let's go.
But a good life that I'm proud of? New opportunities? Good things coming?
Oh hell yes.
Okay life. Another year. Let's go.
Art by Brian Kessinger. A good giggle today.
February 15, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Art by Brian Kessinger. A good giggle today.
Sir Terry knew about this love thing.
#GNUTerryPratchett
#GNUTerryPratchett
February 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Sir Terry knew about this love thing.
#GNUTerryPratchett
#GNUTerryPratchett
Hunh. Having an odd moment that only other #creativewriters and #solarpunk s will get.
I've got one book in a solarpunk series done, and it's getting finishing touches. Today it hit me: the next book is going to be a sweet, kind, healing story. About reintroducing prairie dogs. Of all the things...
I've got one book in a solarpunk series done, and it's getting finishing touches. Today it hit me: the next book is going to be a sweet, kind, healing story. About reintroducing prairie dogs. Of all the things...
February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Hunh. Having an odd moment that only other #creativewriters and #solarpunk s will get.
I've got one book in a solarpunk series done, and it's getting finishing touches. Today it hit me: the next book is going to be a sweet, kind, healing story. About reintroducing prairie dogs. Of all the things...
I've got one book in a solarpunk series done, and it's getting finishing touches. Today it hit me: the next book is going to be a sweet, kind, healing story. About reintroducing prairie dogs. Of all the things...
Counting a little win today: I got a great critique on my current solarpunk manuscript, and this is the first time in my career that my reaction was 'oh AWESOME this fixes that annoying weird story element, let's write!' and not 'oh no so much work so much fail'.
Good brain! *pats*
Art by Laya Rose
Good brain! *pats*
Art by Laya Rose
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Counting a little win today: I got a great critique on my current solarpunk manuscript, and this is the first time in my career that my reaction was 'oh AWESOME this fixes that annoying weird story element, let's write!' and not 'oh no so much work so much fail'.
Good brain! *pats*
Art by Laya Rose
Good brain! *pats*
Art by Laya Rose
Finally, a set is ready and goes into the candle closet for burning through the year!
The full process takes a week of casual work. Start the hot plate, go upstairs, do a thing, go down, do some wicks, pour some wax, then go watch a movie. Perfect work for the very early days of spring!
The full process takes a week of casual work. Start the hot plate, go upstairs, do a thing, go down, do some wicks, pour some wax, then go watch a movie. Perfect work for the very early days of spring!
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Finally, a set is ready and goes into the candle closet for burning through the year!
The full process takes a week of casual work. Start the hot plate, go upstairs, do a thing, go down, do some wicks, pour some wax, then go watch a movie. Perfect work for the very early days of spring!
The full process takes a week of casual work. Start the hot plate, go upstairs, do a thing, go down, do some wicks, pour some wax, then go watch a movie. Perfect work for the very early days of spring!
Another set is waiting on the finishing, basing (making the bases flat) and wick trimming that finishes the process)
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Another set is waiting on the finishing, basing (making the bases flat) and wick trimming that finishes the process)
My candle making gear is my college hotplate and kitchen utensils, long retired from kitchen duty. While one set of candles sets in their molds, another set is getting their wicks and being put aside to cure. (usually one set is poured and one set wicked and cured in a day)
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
My candle making gear is my college hotplate and kitchen utensils, long retired from kitchen duty. While one set of candles sets in their molds, another set is getting their wicks and being put aside to cure. (usually one set is poured and one set wicked and cured in a day)
As part of the season, I begin a work of light on Imbolc. Through the year, I burn candles in bowls. The wax from each bowl is saved in an out of the way storage area when the candles burn down. Come Imbolc, the wax begins the process of becoming next year's candles.
#circularsky #witchsky
#circularsky #witchsky
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
As part of the season, I begin a work of light on Imbolc. Through the year, I burn candles in bowls. The wax from each bowl is saved in an out of the way storage area when the candles burn down. Come Imbolc, the wax begins the process of becoming next year's candles.
#circularsky #witchsky
#circularsky #witchsky
Here's a scene from the upcoming work, The New Deal Book 1: Make The Deal
February 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Here's a scene from the upcoming work, The New Deal Book 1: Make The Deal
Q6: #WeeknightWriters
If I find a new publisher by May, I'll offer them a new YA solarpunk series, book 1 completed and cover supplied. If not, I'll run a Kickstarter and self pub in July.
If I find a new publisher by May, I'll offer them a new YA solarpunk series, book 1 completed and cover supplied. If not, I'll run a Kickstarter and self pub in July.
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Q6: #WeeknightWriters
If I find a new publisher by May, I'll offer them a new YA solarpunk series, book 1 completed and cover supplied. If not, I'll run a Kickstarter and self pub in July.
If I find a new publisher by May, I'll offer them a new YA solarpunk series, book 1 completed and cover supplied. If not, I'll run a Kickstarter and self pub in July.
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Imbolc, if you translate it out of Irish, means 'in the belly' (though some like to translate it to 'butter in the belly')
The name pinpoints the reason for the celebration. Now the first lambs are born, the first fresh milk of the year is flowing, and the cows are in calf. Life revives.
Art is mine
The name pinpoints the reason for the celebration. Now the first lambs are born, the first fresh milk of the year is flowing, and the cows are in calf. Life revives.
Art is mine
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Imbolc, if you translate it out of Irish, means 'in the belly' (though some like to translate it to 'butter in the belly')
The name pinpoints the reason for the celebration. Now the first lambs are born, the first fresh milk of the year is flowing, and the cows are in calf. Life revives.
Art is mine
The name pinpoints the reason for the celebration. Now the first lambs are born, the first fresh milk of the year is flowing, and the cows are in calf. Life revives.
Art is mine
Brigid's Charm
Art is my own.
Art is my own.
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Brigid's Charm
Art is my own.
Art is my own.
Last year's crosses will be burned at noon today with last year's sorrows. This year's crosses are laid flat to dry, full of this year's blessings.
It will take time, but the stirrings of change are fizzing in the air and under the earth. The light is kindling. The darkness is dwindling.
It will take time, but the stirrings of change are fizzing in the air and under the earth. The light is kindling. The darkness is dwindling.
February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Last year's crosses will be burned at noon today with last year's sorrows. This year's crosses are laid flat to dry, full of this year's blessings.
It will take time, but the stirrings of change are fizzing in the air and under the earth. The light is kindling. The darkness is dwindling.
It will take time, but the stirrings of change are fizzing in the air and under the earth. The light is kindling. The darkness is dwindling.
Brigid's table is laid for the turning of the year. Milk for the fullness of life, hazelnuts for the knowing and whiskey for the inspiration. A cauldron full of possibilities in the form of this year's garden seeds. Her crosses, old and new, are laid. The door was unlocked for Her before dawn.
February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Brigid's table is laid for the turning of the year. Milk for the fullness of life, hazelnuts for the knowing and whiskey for the inspiration. A cauldron full of possibilities in the form of this year's garden seeds. Her crosses, old and new, are laid. The door was unlocked for Her before dawn.
May Imbolc bring three things
The wit of the bard
The strength of the craftsman
The tenacity of the smith
To imagine the work
To begin the work
To see the work through
May there be a flame within you that is undying
#witchsky #imbolc #candlemas
Art by Miss Wondersmith
The wit of the bard
The strength of the craftsman
The tenacity of the smith
To imagine the work
To begin the work
To see the work through
May there be a flame within you that is undying
#witchsky #imbolc #candlemas
Art by Miss Wondersmith
February 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
May Imbolc bring three things
The wit of the bard
The strength of the craftsman
The tenacity of the smith
To imagine the work
To begin the work
To see the work through
May there be a flame within you that is undying
#witchsky #imbolc #candlemas
Art by Miss Wondersmith
The wit of the bard
The strength of the craftsman
The tenacity of the smith
To imagine the work
To begin the work
To see the work through
May there be a flame within you that is undying
#witchsky #imbolc #candlemas
Art by Miss Wondersmith
Tonight is Saint Brigid's Night, and tomorrow is Imbolc, the day of the Lady of the Spark. It's the night to feel change in the air, the day to feel spring stir beneath your feet. Let the fires be lit. Pour the milk and whiskey. The winds of change are blowing.
Art by Elaine Bayley
Art by Elaine Bayley
February 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Tonight is Saint Brigid's Night, and tomorrow is Imbolc, the day of the Lady of the Spark. It's the night to feel change in the air, the day to feel spring stir beneath your feet. Let the fires be lit. Pour the milk and whiskey. The winds of change are blowing.
Art by Elaine Bayley
Art by Elaine Bayley
The days are dark. But dawn will come. Today the year is turning. Seeds in the earth are stirring. People are raising their heads. Time for change.
Artwork: Sowing Stars by Valera Lutfullina
Artwork: Sowing Stars by Valera Lutfullina
February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The days are dark. But dawn will come. Today the year is turning. Seeds in the earth are stirring. People are raising their heads. Time for change.
Artwork: Sowing Stars by Valera Lutfullina
Artwork: Sowing Stars by Valera Lutfullina
Of course, we said a LOT of other stuff, but it was all around that topic.
February 1, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Of course, we said a LOT of other stuff, but it was all around that topic.