Brooke
@tryhardmushroom.bsky.social
She/her. Just a little mushroom doing her best!
Queer neurodivergent creative currently writing my first novel (book 1 of a high fantasy trilogy) & illustrating my first Tarot deck.
🚫No AI🚫
Support my art: https://ko-fi.com/tryhardmushroom
Queer neurodivergent creative currently writing my first novel (book 1 of a high fantasy trilogy) & illustrating my first Tarot deck.
🚫No AI🚫
Support my art: https://ko-fi.com/tryhardmushroom
Reposted by Brooke
Made a mood board for TCC1 (my current WIP) the other day. It was fun to make, and now I’m motivated to finally finish my world map for the trilogy - just need to name some nations 😆
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
January 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Made a mood board for TCC1 (my current WIP) the other day. It was fun to make, and now I’m motivated to finally finish my world map for the trilogy - just need to name some nations 😆
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Ange’s debut novel is a fantastic example of thrilling horror perfectly balanced with an intricate and meaningful look at marriage. I highly recommend it! It was an honor to beta read it and I’m excited to own copies!
I am beyond excited to reveal the cover for THE DEVOURING, my cosmic horror/revenge thriller. If you like married villain protagonists, John Wick-style action, and occult conspiracies, you will love this book.
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
January 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Ange’s debut novel is a fantastic example of thrilling horror perfectly balanced with an intricate and meaningful look at marriage. I highly recommend it! It was an honor to beta read it and I’m excited to own copies!
Reposted by Brooke
I've made a sheet of quick info and tips on drawing medieval european plate armour. You can view it on a screen or print it and fold along the guide lines ✌
ko-fi.com/s/2096e0f063
ko-fi.com/s/2096e0f063
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I've made a sheet of quick info and tips on drawing medieval european plate armour. You can view it on a screen or print it and fold along the guide lines ✌
ko-fi.com/s/2096e0f063
ko-fi.com/s/2096e0f063
Instead of goals or resolutions, this year I came up with “2026 Intentions.” They are:
- No Mindless Scrolling
- Ask For Help When Needed
- Consistent Project Progress
- Patience and Compassion With Big Life Changes
- Build Financial Savings
- Less Junk, More Meaning
#BulletJournal
- No Mindless Scrolling
- Ask For Help When Needed
- Consistent Project Progress
- Patience and Compassion With Big Life Changes
- Build Financial Savings
- Less Junk, More Meaning
#BulletJournal
January 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Instead of goals or resolutions, this year I came up with “2026 Intentions.” They are:
- No Mindless Scrolling
- Ask For Help When Needed
- Consistent Project Progress
- Patience and Compassion With Big Life Changes
- Build Financial Savings
- Less Junk, More Meaning
#BulletJournal
- No Mindless Scrolling
- Ask For Help When Needed
- Consistent Project Progress
- Patience and Compassion With Big Life Changes
- Build Financial Savings
- Less Junk, More Meaning
#BulletJournal
Just some cute doodles from my 2026 #bulletjournal I’ve been having fun setting it up!
January 2, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Just some cute doodles from my 2026 #bulletjournal I’ve been having fun setting it up!
My “Tarot for the New Year” spread that I always do on New Year’s Day. This should help get me into the right headspace and mood to start writing the first few chapters of my Tarot deck project’s accompanying booklet, which will inevitably help me map out the artwork for the first few cards ☺️
What’s the first writing related project you plan to tackle for the new year? #WritingPrompt
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
My “Tarot for the New Year” spread that I always do on New Year’s Day. This should help get me into the right headspace and mood to start writing the first few chapters of my Tarot deck project’s accompanying booklet, which will inevitably help me map out the artwork for the first few cards ☺️
Reposted by Brooke
An assassin seeking revenge for his brother's murder. A doctor investigating an impossible illness. Together, they uncover the occult conspiracy at the heart of their city—and the malevolent god lurking beyond its veil.
10 days until THE DEVOURING's cover reveal! #WritingCommunity #Booksky 💙📚
10 days until THE DEVOURING's cover reveal! #WritingCommunity #Booksky 💙📚
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
An assassin seeking revenge for his brother's murder. A doctor investigating an impossible illness. Together, they uncover the occult conspiracy at the heart of their city—and the malevolent god lurking beyond its veil.
10 days until THE DEVOURING's cover reveal! #WritingCommunity #Booksky 💙📚
10 days until THE DEVOURING's cover reveal! #WritingCommunity #Booksky 💙📚
Part 3 (and final part) of eating delicious food in NYC: classic diner breakfast & some courses from a fantastic dinner at Birds of a Feather Chinese restaurant (in Williamsburg). I love crispy duck so much 🤤 (last photo).
December 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Part 3 (and final part) of eating delicious food in NYC: classic diner breakfast & some courses from a fantastic dinner at Birds of a Feather Chinese restaurant (in Williamsburg). I love crispy duck so much 🤤 (last photo).
Went to a listening lounge tonight. A musicquarium, if you will. It was fucking awesome. The DJ was great, the sound quality insane, delicious food, and they had toilets with heated seats (reminded me of Tokyo). 11/10 experience.
December 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Went to a listening lounge tonight. A musicquarium, if you will. It was fucking awesome. The DJ was great, the sound quality insane, delicious food, and they had toilets with heated seats (reminded me of Tokyo). 11/10 experience.
Part 2 of eating delicious food in NYC. Japanese breakfast, kinako mochi matcha latte, and yuzu tsukemen. Can you tell I miss living in Japan? 😅
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Part 2 of eating delicious food in NYC. Japanese breakfast, kinako mochi matcha latte, and yuzu tsukemen. Can you tell I miss living in Japan? 😅
I’m having such a lovely time in the city! I hope I can live in or near a big city again in the future.
December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’m having such a lovely time in the city! I hope I can live in or near a big city again in the future.
Part 1 of eating delicious #food in NYC. Toasted marshmallow mocha, 和食 (washoku) lunch (traditional Japanese cuisine), and local gingerbread cookie ice cream. My brother’s neighborhood has the best food.
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Part 1 of eating delicious #food in NYC. Toasted marshmallow mocha, 和食 (washoku) lunch (traditional Japanese cuisine), and local gingerbread cookie ice cream. My brother’s neighborhood has the best food.
I only just discovered #pretendpanel, but this prompt really resonates with me. In 2026, I want to feel compassionate consistency with my writing. Meaning: I want to see progress, but I want to do it without stressing myself out with overly aggressive deadlines or negative self-talk.
Hi #pretendpanel, amazing goals yesterday! But more than tangible goals, which can sometimes escape us despite our best intentions, today I wanna get to the heart of it...
December 20th: How would you most like to feel about your writing in 2026?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
December 20th: How would you most like to feel about your writing in 2026?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
December 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I only just discovered #pretendpanel, but this prompt really resonates with me. In 2026, I want to feel compassionate consistency with my writing. Meaning: I want to see progress, but I want to do it without stressing myself out with overly aggressive deadlines or negative self-talk.
Reposted by Brooke
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
I just preordered this! Looking forward to it, it will be the first book I read in 2026 🥰
Hey, friends!! BLUDEYE BEACH is now up for digital preorders, and will be available on January 1st, 2026! (Physical version to follow!)
Can you believe how gorgeous this cover is?? My dear, dear friend @kitschmyarts.bsky.social designed it and I can't stop staring❤️
#writesky #writingcommunity
Can you believe how gorgeous this cover is?? My dear, dear friend @kitschmyarts.bsky.social designed it and I can't stop staring❤️
#writesky #writingcommunity
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I just preordered this! Looking forward to it, it will be the first book I read in 2026 🥰
Maybe a long shot, but does anyone know of any discord or online groups for ADHD creatives? Writers, artists, people doing creative projects? Would love to connect with more creative folks with ADHD on a regular basis, and trade techniques/motivate one another/etc. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #ADHD
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Maybe a long shot, but does anyone know of any discord or online groups for ADHD creatives? Writers, artists, people doing creative projects? Would love to connect with more creative folks with ADHD on a regular basis, and trade techniques/motivate one another/etc. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #ADHD
Last night I played Draw Steel for the first time. It was neat! Here’s my character, Zahra. She’s a devil shadow of the College of Caustic Alchemy. Absolute menace.
#art #procreate #originalcharacter
#art #procreate #originalcharacter
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last night I played Draw Steel for the first time. It was neat! Here’s my character, Zahra. She’s a devil shadow of the College of Caustic Alchemy. Absolute menace.
#art #procreate #originalcharacter
#art #procreate #originalcharacter
I have so much I want to do, but a body that can’t perform all those things very well or quickly right now. It’s a very frustrating reality, but I also feel like I’ve been handling it with more self care than a past version of me might have.
December 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I have so much I want to do, but a body that can’t perform all those things very well or quickly right now. It’s a very frustrating reality, but I also feel like I’ve been handling it with more self care than a past version of me might have.
Tried out a new #procreate coloring style tonight and I really love how it turned out 😍 I’ll keep practicing this for sure! Also yes, this is fanart from “that time I got reincarnated as a slime” (such a cute anime!)
#art #digitalart
#art #digitalart
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Tried out a new #procreate coloring style tonight and I really love how it turned out 😍 I’ll keep practicing this for sure! Also yes, this is fanart from “that time I got reincarnated as a slime” (such a cute anime!)
#art #digitalart
#art #digitalart
Finally, my art block seems to be ending! I want to make cute solstice art, finish some in-flight projects, and continue brainstorming/planning a special room re-design we’ll be doing in our house next year.
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Finally, my art block seems to be ending! I want to make cute solstice art, finish some in-flight projects, and continue brainstorming/planning a special room re-design we’ll be doing in our house next year.
Chronic fatigue is rough. There are medical reasons for my daily exhaustion but man 😅 I can’t do nearly the amount of things I normally can in one day anymore, and it’s been hard to adjust mentally to that. Need to be kinder to myself and celebrate small victories.
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Chronic fatigue is rough. There are medical reasons for my daily exhaustion but man 😅 I can’t do nearly the amount of things I normally can in one day anymore, and it’s been hard to adjust mentally to that. Need to be kinder to myself and celebrate small victories.
Drawing instead of writing. No, really. I default to visual art and while that’s not inherently a bad thing, it’s not helping me write the story I actually want to write, and often lament not writing. I need to set up better daily habits/structures for doing both hobbies consistently.
What's a bad writing habit you have that you'd like to kick? #WritingPrompt
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Drawing instead of writing. No, really. I default to visual art and while that’s not inherently a bad thing, it’s not helping me write the story I actually want to write, and often lament not writing. I need to set up better daily habits/structures for doing both hobbies consistently.
I have three different physical sketchbooks right now lol a “travel journal”, where all the mixed media art is from places I’ve visited/adventures I’ve had (local and far). One is for practicing alcohol markers specifically. And one is a combo bullet journal/planner and random sketches.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I have three different physical sketchbooks right now lol a “travel journal”, where all the mixed media art is from places I’ve visited/adventures I’ve had (local and far). One is for practicing alcohol markers specifically. And one is a combo bullet journal/planner and random sketches.