Branwen  OShea (she/her)

Bestselling SFF Author. THE CALLING and THE CHASM (Finding Humanity series). SILENCE OF THE SONG TREES. Cat Magnet. Yogi. Environmentalist.  🏳🌈Ally. BLM.


nostr:npub1arrgfhys96h65fzc820n45rmfa2wyll8xdgqxr5dz8qph5u8yg4qccuugh This is such a cool idea! It looks like a lot of work, though, almost like setting up a tiny website for each of your books. Does it seems worth doing for the traffic you get?


#WordWeavers: What is the bravest thing your MC does?

The Ruined will have 6 POV:

Both Kahali and Rana separately put their lives on the line for what they believe in. Details would be spoilers.

Commander Savas opens up emotionally which is totally new.

Bleu takes on Commander Savas directly, which he’s been avoiding for the team’s safety.

Atsushi risks his life for his mentor.

Obi must risk facing the White Bear alone, something no human can survive.

#FindingHumanitySeries


nostr:npub1vdnnaam5kpjkyq2du8sxtg5jx76z02s68t65u507ay2awvxlyazsnvxu8e These are great! Love the value differences in the Warrior swan one, and the dichotomous symbolism of rising swans and her drawing her sword. WOW.


nostr:npub160jxwl4n3gj8ekszzrj0jxyt3tqh52kptjas0dlqg0n456y5uj0q362w0r Interesting take. To me, nonviolence is not at all impotent, but rather the strongest position of all three.


I haven’t been able to write or edit since my horse died. My concentration and creativity have evaporated. Hoping they come back soon.🥲
#writing #amwriting #authors


Ah, the age old question:
Is this a person I’m interacting with or a bot?


nostr:npub18pp72we6syz0mkmfmws47zmf35sfhwtw5rah6yaglnrmk7tgdgfqdwltf7 MC is short for main character 😊


nostr:npub1d58m37t9qw2gq6nvwkx4a789yr5wmt8xzrqkzumdx8wwpplz7t7srszhj8 I’m back.😊


Packing up and costuming for today’s book sales at a Renaissance Faire. Pictures later…😊
#amwriting #writing #author #authors
#FindingHumanitySeries


Currently imbibing copious amounts of jungle bean juice! Good morning, everyone. Hope ya got more sleep than I did.😂☕
#NotAMorningPerson


nostr:npub1j0fhny2ay990zr37q4lex9z506jc0hpg8ja4lqpsvqjt6y9j72pspkwj55 Thank you, Skribe! I’ll post pictures later.😊💜


Packing up and getting excited for the CT Authors Book Festival in West Hartford today! 😊📘📙📘
(11am-4pm, 50 South Main Street, Free with 50 Authors)


If you’ve read any of my books and enjoyed them, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or wherever you purchased it. Reviews really help us authors, and don’t need to be long or fancy. They can  be only a sentence. I’d really appreciate it.
Plus, I’d love a unicorn.😂
#FindingHumanitySeries #books #reading

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nostr:npub1fjzwp3x9k8496j36grj4t3pw0hc0vp5dcgw4lw44arpdmefcjn2qfw3aet You’re welcome! I wish I could share the wonderful scents of them. It was great, especially because it had just rained.😊


If you look around, nature leaves us wild bouquets everywhere. Here’s some I recorded yesterday for you all.😊
#wildflowers #nature #flowers #fall

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nostr:npub15wtkkf7yxmea8g4mstwjlu4hsm40luj6f65m99hqjyjh7nes8eqstl7rek I KNOW! In the ice age…😱 I’m so freaked that one might show up in my series. I might have to draw the line there if Rana tries to befriend a sloth. No, Rana, not happening.😂


Why do sloths crawling along the ground terrify me? They look like some stalking monster, grinning as it approached with massive claws…😱😂
#Whathashtagcouldfitthis?


nostr:npub19m5460msp7dm8j23tps4p4s7ap2ml7tryy4re02lp5kq8px50xmqv628dy nostr:npub18jmq0k265p59ngphlfn7wfk2kuw9kjtk3xnyllkgzc5s6u8js9kqvhmy9f nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Yes, it’s flown by. Time is weird like that. 😊


nostr:npub18jmq0k265p59ngphlfn7wfk2kuw9kjtk3xnyllkgzc5s6u8js9kqvhmy9f nostr:npub19m5460msp7dm8j23tps4p4s7ap2ml7tryy4re02lp5kq8px50xmqv628dy nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Thanks.😂💜 I couldn’t do it without Alina.


nostr:npub1ysemehc2adrdz27k5crmfhcqkmjpjdkqc4pe887ks9s60zfrj40qg8jaay Yay!😊💜


nostr:npub19m5460msp7dm8j23tps4p4s7ap2ml7tryy4re02lp5kq8px50xmqv628dy Why thank you. *Bows and runs away*😂


nostr:npub14fcks2avvrwl6pgsr7seymmvnyphn2m6kdpd8nnr4vnw3sdhhz8qat0pr2 Sad facts, right?😂


nostr:npub1ufl4uzutnpd0pa6cqmzv236l3jrnc3deq8ef3k4ncrcxazs3hnaqjxl8t5 I like your attitude.😂


nostr:npub1ysemehc2adrdz27k5crmfhcqkmjpjdkqc4pe887ks9s60zfrj40qg8jaay That sounds hard. I’m so glad this place exists so we can chat here.😊💜


nostr:npub19m5460msp7dm8j23tps4p4s7ap2ml7tryy4re02lp5kq8px50xmqv628dy So glad that you found us, because we all need people to talk to about our books.😊


nostr:npub1zp5ykhas5dwnvkjv4vfn6navrj8fgwh7zxqr72dfjnspdpvddqlsvgrk72 They we’re so sweet. 😂


nostr:npub15wtkkf7yxmea8g4mstwjlu4hsm40luj6f65m99hqjyjh7nes8eqstl7rek Nice!😊


Ok, if I disappear, it’s because the forest cats found me, followed me back to my car, and have now claimed both my car and I.
#cats #cat #hiking

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nostr:npub15wtkkf7yxmea8g4mstwjlu4hsm40luj6f65m99hqjyjh7nes8eqstl7rek Really? Thank you. I really need to update it, but it’s not top priority because I didn’t think anyone ever looks. Maybe I should get on that.😂


Sometimes I think the only people who see my author website are the supposed web designers who email and offer to rebuild it for a million dollars.😂

#amwriting #writing #authors #author


A bumble! See the pollen on the back leg?😊
#nature #bee #bees

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I have two upcoming book signings this weekend, an indoor Book Festival on Saturday, and a booth at the CT Renaissance Faire on Sunday, so stop by, say hi, and maybe purchase a signed book.😊📘📙

#books #scifi #amwriting #author #authors #booksigning
#FindingHumanitySeries #CT #Connecticut #events

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nostr:npub10d5zhp5atut9hcmyyslxdr07s65tj45q72wxvg229ajwjvmpqugq6lvvxa yes😊


nostr:npub12ga8z0cpl4ghy52735ypw5ce35m8yqgxln6k0juveafhefhwq8uq0dw5a9 Yes, sounds like we have similar processes.


#WordWeavers: Character, worldbuilding-

I can break down my books into these elements, but I never think this way when writing. To me, these are all intertwined & can’t be separated. If I was in a different life plot, or a vastly different culture (worldbuilding) I would likely be different. I focus on my characters, asking them constantly about their world, so it’s all filtered, I suppose, through characters, but I learn their character through these conversations. So, it’s chicken or egg.


nostr:npub1ywq0cjmsknsegvq4udww0p7ryfsg0ueqr92a69u45htlq5vll7vqlurmf9 nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q You’re welcome!😊💜


nostr:npub13zcp900kn0a8xakdwaqllg8kqnanwxjxcmdlwg0lzprdl6m30fxsr8cx9t I’ll let her know!😂👍🏼


nostr:npub1nve5k733n9lxyhc68xq65jze4562flmc6d5syn32hp3azc66eu3qz27hth Oh, she’ll love you!😂


nostr:npub1yy2f70sw4mdqcx6a4ggxt6df46e4cyseyeycxd5sw6jmt0ll60ns6y7vpm Thank you!😂


nostr:npub1js45luyx9g8fatxu7eyjnspctwtxcfwheqyy0fn34am6mj9q6pqqmmckm2 I let her know you approve.😂


She’s practicing being a vampire for Halloween. What do you think?
#cat #cats #vampires
#cathumor

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nostr:npub1xmc5e9dql7sya97g404vkf8m7rxlsnnd7rlsg2l82q2kdknnurzquqpjd8 Thanks!😂 Glad to help. And yeah, the star being are a whole other thing.


nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw I can’t wait to be able to read your book in paper form.😊


nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw Love this! Smiling for a long time can actually be painful. It’s the weirdest sensation.😊


nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Thanks.😊


nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw Yeah, that’s one of my favorite parts of writing, how much each POV and each POV’s mood changes the writing.😊


#WordWeavers: How do you convey your characters emotions?
I use a mix of body language, characteristic tells for each character, dialogue, and internal sensations. Also, if I’m in a star being POV, they additionally note energy and big differences in others’ thoughts, such as chaotic thoughts, conflicted thoughts, calm thoughts, etc. Shorter sentences can show fear or panic. And lastly, the narrative tone of the character, what they notice when in love is different than when furious.


nostr:npub1cy392tn4anaf0s8q6xkvdwe0xu7xgnvh4hh3fxfmp90tq5v24pqsxera4a 😂👍🏼


#WordWeavers: Who is your most intriguing character?

For my current WIP, the 3rd book in the series, I’d say Ari is my most intriguing character. Zhey are a teen, gender-fluid Ruined (a shapeshifter species) warrior. Zhey intrigued me due to zheir unusual mix of violence,  innocence, and loneliness. Here’s a drawing I love that Al Hess drew of zhem.
#FindingHumanitySeries

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nostr:npub1tp3tlll4l3rny3nyguta3d333802l8jwxamymww924npyxm2zyequdkugl Ooh, someone has an attitude!😂😂


nostr:npub134ll6rk7fyhnc6jx5lprl5y8kyxwaflkykqlwt5apkmqglkuyk0qjqawmq So subtly creepy! Love this.


#WordWeavers: Introduce MCs from the POV of the antagonist.

Commander Savas: “Again, I’m the bad guy? Fine, whatever. Bleu’s the kid who’s supposedly smart but loses his senses for the enemy. Atsushi is a good kid, but his teacher, that murderous Girak, has led him astray. I’m hoping to salvage that one. Neviah is smart, brilliant even. I just wish she’d stay focused on the mission & stop ogling Bleu. And the star beings? They’re all over-powered goodie-two-shoes that I don’t trust a nanometer.


I’m at Reread Books in Cheshire, CT today for an outdoor book signing event. Come out and join us!

#FindingHumanitySeries #books #amwriting #writing #author #authors #scifi

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nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw Thanks! It’s got an interesting shape. Reminds me of the barn swallows we get around here, but totally different coloring. Also, looks like your area is gorgeous!😊


nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw I love trying to figure out what bird is overhead, so please do post about it.😊
I’m getting ready for a multi-author book signing today. The date got changed due to rain, so we’ll see if anyone shows up.🤷🏻♀😂


Just commissioned another piece of art for my series. Can’t wait to see how it comes out.😊

#FindingHumanitySeries #amwriting #author


nostr:npub1427jrw8mq92tpt5jqh70vwl6wyv2gjwfsa3jztuu6q0swgalt49q2a6gdh I’ve always heard that if you have a Mac then Vellum is the clear winner. I have a PC, and I’ve used Atticus. It kept glitching on me, but it has supposedly been fixed so I’ll give it one more go. It has a lot of potential, and I’m not sure there’s anything else for a reasonable price for PCs.


nostr:npub1py05ape0vp5hy5mpkdk9kre7f6emknkm0yxkymy9fs22ah4q5a9qfy64pt Ha! Whenever I introduce myself, about 50% of people respond, “Robin?” How they all get Robin from Branwen is beyond me, but it’s funny that it’s another bird name.😊


nostr:npub1nql5nj2map6jgtardnussatrhz5tfccjnjlgnt8ceyk8klnkzq8s8cecju Yes, lots of great cats.😊


#WordWeavers: How educated is your MC?
That depends on how you calculate one’s education. The humans of Northern Haven are all highly educated in STEM, but don’t get much in the arts or music. Bleu has just graduated from their equivalent of high school, and is attempting to enter a botany program when everything changes. Savas has a unique, secret education. Atsushi is still in high school.
The star beings have no written language but can travel worlds, so their system is quite different.


nostr:npub1nql5nj2map6jgtardnussatrhz5tfccjnjlgnt8ceyk8klnkzq8s8cecju I know. It’s so sad.🥲


nostr:npub1qtcw325mx3hr3pzjjwf542c8ghawa7mrur70t7awp9w23esw89fqz2rwqy Love it when that happens.😂


nostr:npub1dndnvvxray3v94arg2l302wm7ne8zrn0ly5rf2nk9hyghf0d9hfsztpv0c nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Aww, thanks so much for saying this, Edwin. I’m so glad you find them helpful.😊


nostr:npub1cpzcvvkg2w04dsu5cvdqzr2cawq7vd90grrqxrvlcalsm9grzvcsfkfhdc Love this, Peggy.


nostr:npub10d5zhp5atut9hcmyyslxdr07s65tj45q72wxvg229ajwjvmpqugq6lvvxa Ha! They’re pretty awesome. I’ve never had them act aggressively though.


Anyone know if any African countries are re-introducing bears, or are the native species there all extinct now?
#bears #predatorecology


Just dropping this here for your weekend word amusement.😂

#writing #amwriting #words

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nostr:npub1yy2f70sw4mdqcx6a4ggxt6df46e4cyseyeycxd5sw6jmt0ll60ns6y7vpm For once, they’re innocent.😂 But my coffee is still brewing, so I probably shouldn’t be trying to communicate.🤣


nostr:npub15wtkkf7yxmea8g4mstwjlu4hsm40luj6f65m99hqjyjh7nes8eqstl7rek 😊


nostr:npub1yy2f70sw4mdqcx6a4ggxt6df46e4cyseyeycxd5sw6jmt0ll60ns6y7vpm I don’t know where all those typos came from.🤷🏻♀😂


nostr:npub1yy2f70sw4mdqcx6a4ggxt6df46e4cyseyeycxd5sw6jmt0ll60ns6y7vpm Thanks! When you get, they used to sleep curled up and sucking on each others’ tails. It was beyond adorable.


Happy #Caturday from the brothers!😊
#cats #cat

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Due to the rain, this event has been shifted from Saturday to Sunday this weekend. Sunday 10/1 is going to be gorgeous weather, so stay cozy and dry tomorrow and then join us on Sunday!
#CTEvents #books #amwriting #writing #author #authors

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nostr:npub15v62hf9juzgz53w0yuj4pmhwa42q3z4h3kqwnvsumtsruuyrxlns4m9cds Yeah, I wince when I think of that too. Knowing them, they got it together and distracted each other.


Found this picture online. It’s exactly the wedding ink I pictured for my characters Josefina & Diggory Girak. They’re a fun-loving, somewhat anti-authority couple who share a love of science & teaching kids.
Due to lack of resources, couples in Northern Haven often get wedding ink rather than rings. Josefina wanted something different than the typical ring tattoo.
If you’ve read my #FindingHumanityseries, you’ll notice a number of spirals mentioned.
#amwriting #author #writing

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Woke up to another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for The Calling! Just two more reviews and I’ll have hit my goal of 50. 😊
#FindingHumanitySeries #amwriting #author


Inviting all #writers to join us for the fun & community of #WordWeavers. You can participate with a WIP or an already published book. @AlinaLeonova and I have come up with some hopefully fun questions for October.
As always, play the days you want, skip the ones you want. Please use CW as necessary. Looking forward to seeing all your answers, finding great books, & meeting new friends. Here you go!
#amwriting #author

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A big thank you to everyone who submitted Community Questions. This month’s included questions were submitted by nostr:npub1yy2f70sw4mdqcx6a4ggxt6df46e4cyseyeycxd5sw6jmt0ll60ns6y7vpm, nostr:npub1fuqmlfs0wjj9hv0y2ww6jq0xp3ex5ksrmj4frents07prefxgx5sxm80yx, @garretguy@cr8.gg, and nostr:npub1yj3ef752qmwc20rvy9t4f6gtmhwjt5mcz052plyk80v7pl9ksn4sz2cmfd


nostr:npub1zp5ykhas5dwnvkjv4vfn6navrj8fgwh7zxqr72dfjnspdpvddqlsvgrk72 I have no idea what day of the month it is lately. I can manage the day of the week, but that’s it.😂


And I’m on the wrong day. Oops.😂


#WordWeavers: Who in your story gives the most pep talks?

For the humans, that goes to Atsushi, who is the youngest and most we-can-do-this member of the ensemble.

Out of the star beings, Rana, despite her morning grumpiness, gives the most pep talks.
Diggory Girak gets honorable mention for always helping everyone, regardless of species. He’s not always peppy, but he’s always noticing what everyone needs.


nostr:npub1u84s42sdj9qj3tr56d32lx9fd7zz0yfx2a60lngvkqcfz4gddtaqmcmgjx nostr:npub1pwxtgfu0lfjkvxsd9up6g0hr9zk4sh3rycf6s75474nkqf8phuaqqgxk5j 😂😂 Well played.


That feeling when you spend an hour perfecting one paragraph…😭 Sure, it’s way better, but there’s over 100,000 more words in this book. This is why editing takes me soooo long.
#amwriting #writing #author #authors


nostr:npub104tefj9ayajvsgeh86vtk08s5p6x8qrdhrwua0nhj5fu0qu6gm4s4ljzcz 😊👍🏼


nostr:npub1lxq409luktney5lfsrqsrzccjkuq3dzjqdkh069l26jy8qpgnyxqw8kj7d nostr:npub1jf4hhuc9ap8wcemrhx8ss2hz6vj6qma5a3yaapy9gharvu0hh0vsv848m3 Omg🙄


nostr:npub104tefj9ayajvsgeh86vtk08s5p6x8qrdhrwua0nhj5fu0qu6gm4s4ljzcz Right? We can only hope that we weren’t the only ad they did for our book that month.😂


#WordWeavers: Do any children under two or older adults feature in your story?

I just finished editing a scene discussing a legendary baby of the Ruined, and how their cautionary tale still influences Ruined kids today. Both my star beings and Ruined live much longer than humans, so a lot of them are older. My oldest POV character so far is Commander Savas, who is 42, but my side character Jeb is in his sixties and can outfight all the other humans.

#FindingHumanitySeries


I’ll be in Cheshire, CT this Saturday for a book signing. Come on out and say hi! I’d love to see you in person.😊💜

#books #book #author #authors #amwriting #connecticutlife #WordWeavers
#FindingHumanitySeries

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50% Off for a limited time! Grab a paperback of The Chasm today on Amazon.

The humans and star beings thought the biggest problem they faced was each other. They thought wrong.

💫Enemies forced to cooperate
💫A young leader set up for failure
💫Morally grey villain
💫A cute cave digger pup
💫Future ice age shifters
💫Non-violence in a violent world

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#FindingHumanitySeries #books #scifi #sale #amwriting #writing #reading

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#WordWeavers: Is your antagonist or protagonist more fashionable?

This question makes me laugh, because my antagonist, Commander Savas, is WAY more fashionable than my other human POV MCs. In fact, Bleu’s younger sister, Ayanna,  frequently makes fun of his poor fashion choices. Savas, on the other hand, found time on his less than 24 hrs leave  to get a shower, his hair trimmed & highlighted, and clean expedition clothing. To be fair, Bleu wasn’t even allowed back home.
#FindingHumanitySeries


#WordWeavers: Do you mention makeup, hair, and beard styles in your work?

Not makeup: the humans have limited resources and the star beings don’t use makeup. But due to few resources, there are enforced limits on humans’ hair length. Atsushi & Girak both press their luck with this, using their higher genetic ratings to get away with it. Atsushi has medium length hair, & Girak, who loves history, has a beard. Hair styles with the star beings are related to whether or not they’re Crowned.


nostr:npub1mfgp8vr0d2kgcd5jq4a8eme4javl2pvk7qxp6w3ekpxsw9vpnwsq97zv6k 😂


nostr:npub163ar0p8u3kzemzfrkcmc96lh7zqj2tluw738vx475q7c9yx95wss3dt5jr So, like a regular cat?😂


nostr:npub1mfgp8vr0d2kgcd5jq4a8eme4javl2pvk7qxp6w3ekpxsw9vpnwsq97zv6k It’s really not me. 😂


Next weekend kicks off my book signing tour! If you’re in the Connecticut area, I’d love to see you. Next weekend’s event has live music and a bunch of authors, so come out and restock your TBR pile.
😂📚

#scifi #author #amwriting #reading #books #hopepunk
#FindingHumanitySeries

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nostr:npub1ch5a7g7yualwxves2xkhjhq6w46ul8d0e8hunwk4929j6css2x0qvedxxq Yeah, they really can! Thanks!


nostr:npub1xn6yra9w0m4gem804lxt2smtrv5yunratwer73mx83j8yyt3u5hqnqlyx3 Thanks!😊


nostr:npub1cy392tn4anaf0s8q6xkvdwe0xu7xgnvh4hh3fxfmp90tq5v24pqsxera4a Thanks!😊


nostr:npub1mfgp8vr0d2kgcd5jq4a8eme4javl2pvk7qxp6w3ekpxsw9vpnwsq97zv6k I’m not the revenger type, lol, even when I do have energy. But I’ll definitely never eat there again.


nostr:npub1cj92tqzzazrr02v7grt9hxdkwufx3qp8wckemtfjgg2fsq9rerhqe9s25q Thanks, Sandra.


nostr:npub10d5zhp5atut9hcmyyslxdr07s65tj45q72wxvg229ajwjvmpqugq6lvvxa Thanks😊


nostr:npub163ar0p8u3kzemzfrkcmc96lh7zqj2tluw738vx475q7c9yx95wss3dt5jr 😂Thanks


nostr:npub175l80yqmw7jrh79385lpcdaqdgwvxm25leflgqqedmjpkalphvnqyv55we Thanks, Walter.😊


nostr:npub1mfgp8vr0d2kgcd5jq4a8eme4javl2pvk7qxp6w3ekpxsw9vpnwsq97zv6k 😂 I unfortunately have no energy to do that.


nostr:npub18dncu9slv96dpur55y9206llqrvyuvlfekygp44mg0cr76qjhp7smka7tx She’s so cute!🥰🥰


nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Thanks. 💜


#WordWeavers: Not feeling great. Ate some food that had something Im allergic to hidden in it, that I wasn’t told about. Might not be here much for a few days, but I’m ok. 😊


nostr:npub14agl5hrwaajvdfvh65f3x2zs50q22dj7c97gjdpm0pvht7tfyt0s0pw9ky Ooh, this looks interesting!


nostr:npub18dncu9slv96dpur55y9206llqrvyuvlfekygp44mg0cr76qjhp7smka7tx Ha! That might not be the good kind of hug.


nostr:npub18dncu9slv96dpur55y9206llqrvyuvlfekygp44mg0cr76qjhp7smka7tx Ha! I bet she does. She must be big now? Have you had her that whole time?


nostr:npub1gvlm848sp2nfehhdyvtzkgw65l2aqnwghmx5czauwlq4kqmxsrysdh8ag7 That must look very freaky.


nostr:npub14cdq4kjuqke9rcedfakw46me9gm8xz8ptredg84yw2psk7kll5tqwkcpd9 😂


nostr:npub14cdq4kjuqke9rcedfakw46me9gm8xz8ptredg84yw2psk7kll5tqwkcpd9 Very interesting. I knowRaven was/is important out there, but I never heard of crows.


nostr:npub1gvlm848sp2nfehhdyvtzkgw65l2aqnwghmx5czauwlq4kqmxsrysdh8ag7 Huh. Very interesting.


nostr:npub12ga8z0cpl4ghy52735ypw5ce35m8yqgxln6k0juveafhefhwq8uq0dw5a9 Just keep ‘em tied, ok?😂


nostr:npub14cdq4kjuqke9rcedfakw46me9gm8xz8ptredg84yw2psk7kll5tqwkcpd9 I never heard that about Seattle? It it tied to a specific myth?


nostr:npub18dncu9slv96dpur55y9206llqrvyuvlfekygp44mg0cr76qjhp7smka7tx Yes! Serpants are so beautiful.


nostr:npub1gvlm848sp2nfehhdyvtzkgw65l2aqnwghmx5czauwlq4kqmxsrysdh8ag7 Jumping straight up?


#WordWeavers: What animal would you like as a muse and why?

This is such a hard question! Is it a spirit form, and could come everywhere with me, wherever I’m writing, or do I need it small enough to sneak into coffee shops with me?
If any size and in spirit form, a polar bear, because they’re awe-inspiring & playful.
If mythical, a small, cuddly dragon, because, ok this one doesn’t need a reason, does it?😂
If it was real & small enough to travel, an American badger, because they make me happy.


After seeing all these awful posts about doctors gaslighting women with serious medical issues, I think someone needs to make a website like the old Angie’s List, which gave ratings on general contractors. Then we can recommend the good ones and avoid the asses.
#health #women


Nothing like an early morning thunderstorm to put you in an editing mood.😊

#amwriting #authors #writing


nostr:npub1gvlm848sp2nfehhdyvtzkgw65l2aqnwghmx5czauwlq4kqmxsrysdh8ag7 😂🤣👍🏼


nostr:npub1gjrt6wthdrc9c355dkmthc6uw0rs8zdpk454zxl5clgredzyvt2s5jk6e3 Ooh, I especially like that last one!😂
Hope you enjoy it and get your groceries successfully.


Spent a little time on my paranormal romcom this morning. These characters are really coming along. I love the early discovery phase of writing a new novel.
#amwriting #writing #author


#WordWeavers: What do you pay attention to when describing your characters’ surroundings?

This totally depends on the character’s personality, their species, and their mental mindset at the time. For instance, my star beings notice way more about the wildlife, plants, and emotions of others than the humans do, and what they notice is more nonjudgmental and accurate. Their reactions are then personalized. The humans tend to actually see things more through their personal lens.


nostr:npub10d5zhp5atut9hcmyyslxdr07s65tj45q72wxvg229ajwjvmpqugq6lvvxa nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q From what I’ve seen, it’s a combination of internal and external personal resources the various siblings have access to. A good teacher, a pet, a connection with nature, a good imagination, the genetic predisposition to dissociation, all of these sorts of things can be protective factors.


#WordWeavers: When did your villain become a villain?

As a (secret) SHAST Agent, Savas’ job is to protect humanity at all costs to himself and individuals. His work is humanity as a whole. I suppose he became a villain the first time he had to utilize this and make a decision that unfairly hurt another, though he personally never views his job as villainous.
#FindingHumanitySeries


nostr:npub16uchthmwa5xkurj7yjfkh5tn8j8uz94dul9eu4slguaqchlzfzssjwk62q Yes! It’s such a pivotal moment, and part of me is focused on getting it perfect, but I honestly really like the way I wrote it in the first draft. I keep rereading it thinking there should be more to change, but there’s not. We’ll see what the writing group thinks.😂


Today’s my day off and I’m hoping to get lots of editing done. Even better, I’m starting off on one of my favorite scenes in the book, the introduction of a new POV character for the series.😊

#amwriting #writing #author


nostr:npub1xmc5e9dql7sya97g404vkf8m7rxlsnnd7rlsg2l82q2kdknnurzquqpjd8 nostr:npub1k24sy39zjs7pccfcafcfghn0tcl96wht85tf7ygv3tv2cqa7kezqum26zw 😊👍🏼


nostr:npub1fuqmlfs0wjj9hv0y2ww6jq0xp3ex5ksrmj4frents07prefxgx5sxm80yx well, then it’s a belated welcome.😂 And glad to hear you’ll be joining us on #WordWeavers


nostr:npub1h3szaxn9zkvvc7dkvvw62updjz4eakw6kw3pa6dh5p43u9cl0r6qw4pyx0 A great line.


Amazon has glitched out my account this week, so I have no idea how many books I’m selling, but The Calling is ranking (YAY!!!) so I’m definitely selling. Also, finding it funny that my little book has less than half the reviews of the others on the list. I guess my readers just aren’t the reviewing type?🤷🏻♀😂

#FindingHumanitySeries #book #author #reading #bookreviews #amwriting

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nostr:npub1rutgfeej0wztdqskxcumpanrvu0q4rt8m3yal6y3gvgq00zrghcqn5953e Hi Norm! You’re probably long done with that cup of coffee but I see you and enjoy your posts.😊