solacesylum.bsky.social
@solacesylum.bsky.social
Writer. Martial artist. Night owl.
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Captured by the seditious General she’s sent to kill, a reluctant assassin bound to a sentient, bloodthirsty necroblade must choose whether to help him destroy the genocidal cult that cursed her, or escape and free herself before the blade devours her soul. #A #F #DVPit
Captured by the seditious General she’s sent to kill, a reluctant assassin bound to a sentient, bloodthirsty necroblade must choose whether to help him destroy the genocidal cult that cursed her, or escape and free herself before the blade devours her soul. #A #F #DVPit #LGBTQ+
October 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
She's a part-time medic, full-time sneak, bound to a sentient necroblade.
He's supposed to execute mages, but being a conduit for her mana is addictive.
He needs her for revenge.
She's desperate to be free.
Blood or soul, the blade will feed
*Enemies to allies
*LGBTQ+
*Forced proximity
#A #F #DVpit
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A reluctant assassin captured by the General she’s sent to kill. He wants to use her to destroy the genocidal cult that cursed her. She needs to escape before her necroblade devours her soul.
❤️He’s a conduit for her magic
🗡️She’s sick of being controlled
💀Save herself or save the world?
#A #F #DVpit
October 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
When a miscast spell binds rebellious sneak Py to a bloodthirsty, sentient dagger, she must outwit a genocidal cult and save a seditious General in order to free herself before the dagger consumes her soul. But the General has need of an assassin, and the blade has a will of its own... #A #F #DVpit
October 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Captured by the seditious General she’s sent to kill, a reluctant assassin bound to a sentient, bloodthirsty necroblade must choose whether to help him destroy the genocidal cult that cursed her, or escape and free herself before the blade devours her soul. #A #F #DVPit
October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#DVparty Day 6: WIP
Contemporary paranormal suspense set on Vancouver Island, where the wind beckons with secrets the water cannot keep.

(Image taken by me in Ross Bay Cemetery, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.)
October 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
#DVparty #A #F
🩹 She's a part-time medic, full-time sneak
🗡️ bound to a sentient necroblade.
🐺 He's supposed to keep magic on the far side of the Boundary,
🖤 but being a conduit for her mana is addictive.
⚔️ He needs her for revenge.
💔 She just wants to be free.
💀 Blood or soul, the blade will feed.
October 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A reluctant assassin captured by the General she’s sent to kill. He wants to use her to destroy a cult with a genocidal virus. She needs to escape before her cursed dagger devours her soul.
💞He’s a conduit for her magic.
🗡️She’s sick of being controlled.
💀Save herself or save the world?
#A #F #preDV
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Captured by the seditious General she was sent to kill, a reluctant assassin bound to a bloodthirsty, sentient dagger must choose whether to help him destroy the guild that cursed her or escape and free herself before the dagger consumes her soul. #A #F #preDV
September 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
When a miscast spell binds a rebellious sneak to a bloodthirsty, sentient necroblade, she must outwit a vicious guild and save a seditious General before the necroblade consumes her soul; but the General has need of an assassin, and the blade has a will of its own... #A #F #preDV
September 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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We're 5 hours into #PreDV and we love the practice pitches we're seeing!
A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!!
Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends!
#DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky
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ALT: a couple of minions standing next to each other with their mouths open .
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September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The 2025 #PitchDis pitch form is now open! 🎉

Click below to enter and submit your pitch!

Remember - you don't have to rush. Pitches will be posted in random order. Take your time.

Good luck and happy pitching!

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#PitchDis Practice Form
Please enter the following information to participate in #PitchDis 2025! Your pitch will be displayed to editors and agents exactly as it is entered, so make sure you have entered it correctly. No c...
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September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Don't forget about the DRM-free Humble Bundle from Tor (with Murderbot, Witch King, and more), benefiting World Center Kitchen. The donation is now at over 58,000. It would be awesome to get it up to $100,000.

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Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"The hostility toward 2SLGBTQ+ materials and programs in libraries in schools is explicit in Take Back Alberta events and rallies. There are similar efforts in other provinces...from groups such as 'Vote Against The Woke' and 'ParentsVoice B.C'."
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A shadow war on libraries
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM