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P.S.C. Willis 🌈🖋️ Crying Out for Magic - Out Now!
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A meet cute across worlds: get 'Crying out for Magic' from Space Wizard Science Fantasy or https://books2read.com/cofm

Fan of tea, cake, and cats. Writer of optimistic queer sci fi and fantasy from flash to novel length

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So hyped that Crying Out for Magic is a finalist in not one BUT FOUR categories in the Indie Ink Awards! This really is 'pinch me, I must be dreaming' stuff. Thank you so much to everyone who supported me!

#indieinkawards #writingcommunity #indieauthors
A picture announcing Crying Out for Magic as a finalist in the categories: - best light read - best friendship - best setting - gay or lesbian rep A thank you message: sometimes this feels like shouting into the void. It helps so much to be proven wrong, and to feel like I have a community behind my boom. It's WILD to me that I'm a finalist at all, let alone in four categories. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Clip art compilation of a cartoon person with a megaphone shouting 'Hey, um, I wrote a book.' A swirling black void replies 'Heck yeah! I got you!'
January 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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It was quiet last week in read along land. This chapter opens with a couple of weeks having gone by, and some increased antagonism.

I'm excited for the bumper group at the weekend.

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January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Sat 10th. Crow brain says collect shiny treasure. What was in your hoard of possibly magical treasure when you were a kid?

I was obsessed with fifty pence pieces after reading The Queen's Nose.

#writingcommunity #writesky #readalong #amreading
A quote from chapters 8 of Crying Out for Magic: It could be magical, said the back of his mind, as he ran a thumb over one of the symbols. That was the part of his brain that he wasn’t supposed to be listening to anymore. He was supposed to engage with reality, or whatever. But something about the symbols drew him in. He’d memorised a few different symbol systems (another side-effect of not having a life) and he didn’t recognise these. They were a mystery to throw himself into, even if that was the opposite of what he was supposed to be doing right now. And they only wanted £1.95 for it. And he didn’t want to have bothered someone for nothing. “Sure. I’ll take it,” he said.
January 11, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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A quiet week this week, apart from the crushing of some childhood dreams.

Answer below - what's something you've overheard in public that piqued your curiosity?

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A calendar for the read along in real time of 'Crying Out for Magic' with Chapters 6 and 7 on Monday 5th, and chapters 8 on Sunday 10th Ch 6 quote: “Not that…not that I want to seem like I…” He floundered. Like he what? Was ungrateful? Like he was questioning everything? He was questioning everything. He was lost and none of their ways of doing things meant anything to him, and this was the one thing he’d thought he wanted to do with his life. How did you sum up having got to that point but with “but I’m not questioning your authority, ma’am” tagged onto the end? Ch 7 - Question. What's something you've overheard in public that piqued your curiosity? To find out how these are relevant to Crying Out for Magic, grab a copy and join the read along. But whether or not you're reading, share your answers below.
January 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Time is a little crinkly here, as the book is designed for a year where NYE is earlier in the week. So, let's pretend some time has passed, and squeeze in chapter 4.

Share your answers below, mine are in the comments.

#writingcommunity #amreading
Crying Out for Magic read along in real time questions. Ch 4 - when you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Ch 5 - Where's a place that makes you believe in magic?
January 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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'Crying Out for Magic' read along questions...

Ch.2 If you could only wear one colour to work forever, what would it be and why?

Ch.3 What's the best thing you've ever got in a charity/thrift/op shop?

Answer below even if you're not reading along, or grab the book to see why these are relevant Qs
Author's answers Ch 2 - green (cos purple is my fave and I want to save that for free time but green is second fave) Ch 3 - a shirt with icecreams, camper vans and hotdogs on
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Looking for your first read of 2026? Grab the ebook of 'Crying Out for Magic' and read along in real time. The story starts at midnight on NYE, and is a warm, cosy hug in book form.

Here's which chapters are coming up this week.

#WritingCommunity #2026books #amreading
A calendar with chapters of Crying Out for Magic on. 1st = ch 1 2nd = 2 and 3 (and 4, with a note that this year doesn't fit the book's timeline exactly) 3rd = 5
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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I'm nominated in multiple categories but 'best light read' seems like my best shot at convincing people on vibes alone.

So, if you like the list below, consider voting at indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

Voting closes on NYE.

#IndieAuthors #writesky #indieinkawards #writingcommunity
December 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Absolutely thrilled that 'Crying Out for Magic' is nominated in the #IndieInkAwards!

Please help it get through to the next stage! Being passed on to the judging panel is based on votes.

indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

#WritingCommunity #LGBTQBooks #WriteSky #IndieAuthors #Fantasy
An image titled 'Vote for Crying Out for Magic' with the logo of the Indie Ink Awards, and the categories: Best cover and artist Best friendship Best light read Best setting Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Rep
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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This is TODAY! (Assuming you are reading this on Sunday 14th December).

Come along to the Castle Tap in Reading for some cosy vibes, a reading and some bookish chat!

#WhatsOnReading #BookSky
Promotional poster for Crying Out for Magic reading/signing happening from 4-6pm at the Castle Tap, Reading.
December 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Trying to explain that you're doing a reading in Reading is as confusing as it sounds!

But if you like cake, cosy fires and lgbtq fantasy romance, come see me this weekend!

#WhatsonReading #ReadingBerkshire #fantasy #booksky
Text post: Kindness creates magic, but magic's running out. Comment below, if you could only use magic for one household chore, what would it be? Find out more about the magical world of Galdorsfarne by attending the reading this weekend. Promotional poster for a book signing of Crying Out for Magic at the Castle Tap, Reading, Dec 14th, 4-6pm
December 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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I'll be at the Castle Tap, Reading on Sunday.

The event: free, and there's cake!

The venue: lovely community pub with real ales and a real fire

The book: cosy fantasy LGBTQ+ romance with tea, portals and libraries!

Come down, say hi, hang out!

#WhatsonReading #LGBTBooks #BookSky #Fantasy
A poster for the above event, which takes place 14th December, 4-6pm at the Castle Tap, Reading. Includes details on promotions, such as a discount on the book, and free stickers/bookmark with proof of ebook purchase.
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Youtuber: If you're watching this, I'm guessing it's because you're interested in changing up your career, getting into this field.

Me, who is watching for character research:
Tom, from Tom and Jerry, striking a sneaky pose in an open doorway
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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One of the morals of this story is 'find someone who will geek out about your favourite books with you.' I think that's a pretty good moral.

#Fantasy #LGBTQBooks #WritingCommunity #2025Debuts
A sparkly background. Title reads 'Crying Out for Magic (out now!)' Quotation reads: I met this guy, and I think he might be perfect for me and now I don’t know if I’ll ever see him again.” He flopped face-down on her bed. “How come?” Ellen lay down on her stomach beside him. “There was this boy at the library. We got talking.” He slowed down. “There was a boy and we got talking” was pretty much the whole story, but he wanted to relive it properly—to make Ellen understand how great the afternoon had been. “He’s cute, and he’s a dork and we talked all afternoon about books.” “So, has Library Boy read all your favourites?” “Nope.” Niall grinned. “Okay. I’m surprised that’s not the end of the conversation as far as you’re concerned.” She raised her eyebrows. “You have vetoed people over lesser crimes.” “But he wants to. I started him on them today. So, it’s even better. I get to watch him discovering them. We talked through what he’d read so far, and it was like getting to read them again for the first time—having all that excitement about what might happen.”
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Me, before being published: Ooh, these awards look so cool! I can't wait! I'll ask everyone to nominate me.

Me, now published: Well this is cringe and I am picturing everyone laughing at my presumption.

Nonetheless....

#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #IndieInk #Fantasy
A post requesting nominations in the Indie Ink Awards for the book 'Crying Out for Magic.' Suggested categories - best cover artist, best light read, best setting. Nominations for this or other categories can be made at: indiestorygeek.com/story/10082
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Sometimes, the notes I leave to myself are so informative...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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A quote from my debut novel, available now in bookish places, and one from my current WIP to celebrate managing over 500 words for the first time in a while.

#WritingCommunity #Fantasy
A sparkly background titled 'Crying Out for Magic (out now!)'. Quotation reads: He was never sure how welcome his questions were—well, no, that was a lie; he was entirely aware how unwelcome most of his questions were, but he was often tempted to ask them anyway. He was supposed to be good. He was meant to toe every line toeable. But he so rarely saw evidence of the spells they didn’t use any more. “What does it do?” Draven peered at the markings. They were like the runes they traced in the air or inscribed in things for spellcasting, but he didn’t know these ones. “It’s a spell for bringing a little good into someone’s life,” Mage Starkweather said, speaking slowly and carefully. “We don’t have any shortage of goodness,” she reminded him. But there was one in Mage Gaskin’s lifetime? He held that question back. A purple lightning background. Quotation reads 'The next day, there was an email in Elba’s inbox. Welcome to this shared communication! I would prefer an in person conversation to examine our joint pathway through this adventure. At your convenience, the transporter gate will open to the Elven Fields at ten o’clock Standard Shared Time. Your presence will be beneficial to our continued endeavors. Shared coversation enlivens our meaningful relationship. Which was all a really fancy, elven way of saying Come to my office. In no industry, in any of the many realms of this reality or any other, was that ever a good thing.' Captioned 'Welcome to the Mess' with a small trash can icon.
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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And today, a little bit of world building...

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A sparkly background. Heading: Crying Out for Magic. Quotation: Draven and Yvette’s tram shuddered to a halt outside the home of free thinkers and wild ideas. The Energy Makers’ Guild was at the end of the line, and there were so few passengers left the tram had switched to electric so as not to be a selfish use of magic. He could see the generator building in the near distance, technically under the purview of his new guild though he hadn’t given it much thought. No one else had either, judging by the way it sat off to the side. Out now!
October 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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I'll be sharing quotations from my debut novel 'Crying Out for Magic' all week. Follow me, and get to know my optimistic sunshine x awkward sunshine couple, Niall and Draven, starting with their first meeting.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #2025Debuts #Fantasy #LGBTQBooks
A swirling, colourful background overlaid with text. Title reads 'Crying Out for Magic.' Quote reads: “What type of tea is this?” he asked. He hoped that was a normal question. Forcing Niall onto books had been a good distraction earlier, so long as Draven remembered not to make stupid comments about the realness of magic. “I don’t know. Probably bulk buy standard teabag tea.” Niall shrugged. This didn’t answer Draven’s question. He had never come across tea in bag form, and thus was not sure what was considered standard. He poked the teabag experimentally. “May I open this?” he asked. (Out now!)
October 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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When people-pleaser Jay gains guardianship of a curious tree spirit, she must find the joy in being human. But if Jay can't confront the lies and insecurities eroding her oldest friendship, she risks teaching the birch that life is about hiding who you really are.

#DVPit #YA #LGBT #F #CF
Left column: The trunk of a tree with a person’s figure in it, a heart made of daisies, a snapped tree, a bicycle. Middle column: a white girl with freckles and bobbed brown hair standing in a field of flowers. Right column: a dish of ice cream with two spoons in it, a dark toned shot looking over someone’s shoulder as they fill out a complicated looking form, phone with text messages reading ‘He’s my bf not yours’ ‘Stay away from him,’ a Black person with paint smeared over their face.
October 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Having fun at Flights of Foundry and got most of an ace coaster crocheted during a Chill-n-Chat.

Give me a wave if you're attending things.

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A crocheted granny square in the colours of the asexual pride flag (purple, white, grey, black) on top of a laptop.
September 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Hey #booksky, do you need something cosy and escapist? 'Crying Out for Magic' features:

- much tea
- many library scenes
- two cinnamon roll sunshines
- reasons to believe in magic and good people

Out now.

#2025Debuts #fantasy
The cover for 'Crying Out for Magic' by P.S.C. Willis which features two teenage boys in front of different ruined buildings, leaning towards each other across a bright green divide.
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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You can't quite go see the movie yet, but in just over 2 weeks you'll be able to read the book, as this meet cute between a naive mage and an awkward fantasy nerd will be hitting shelves!

#PosterPit #P #YA #F #LGBTQ
A fake movie poster for the book 'Crying Out for Magic' with the tagline 'Two worlds. Two boys. One amazing love story.' The poster shows a split image of someone jumping in the sunset and a beach with castle ruins.
August 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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When people-pleaser Jay gains guardianship of a curious tree spirit, she must find the joy in being human. But if Jay can't confront the lies and insecurities eroding her oldest friendship, she risks teaching the birch that life is about hiding who you really are.

#PosterPit #Q #YA #F
A spoof movie poster for the MS 'Dazed and Uprooted' (a YA contemporary fantasy about finding what you love). Three banners depict the main characters. Descriptors above them read 'Spreadsheet brain demi sexual' 'chaos brain bisexual' 'curious tree spirit.' Underneath, are compliments for the book framed by movie award laurels.
August 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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University choices are terrifying, expensive, and threatening to pull besties Jay and Ash apart. If his toxic new bf doesn’t manage it first.

Time to befriend a tree and take up crafts. Cos these are problems that will go away if you ignore them... right?

#QueerPit #YA #F #COA Ace and bi rep.
Mood board: Left column: The trunk of a tree with a person’s figure in it, a heart made of daisies, a snapped tree, a bicycle. Middle column: a white girl with freckles and bobbed brown hair standing in a field of flowers. Right column: a dish of ice cream with two spoons in it, a dark toned shot looking over someone’s shoulder as they fill out a complicated looking form, phone with text messages reading ‘He’s my bf not yours’ ‘Stay away from him,’ a Black person with paint smeared over their face.
August 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM