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SimonRoyHughes , to folklore
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15. June: Is your work child or teen-friendly, or does it contain themes more suited for mature audiences?

Let me see: Prejudice. Racism. Familial treachery. Mockery. Bullying. Sedition. Heresy. Astrology. Necromancy. Satanism. Pre-marital sex. Implied cross-species sex. Misogyny. Kidnapping. Accidental and intentional injury. Death by misadventure. Torture. Murder. Dismemberment. Decapitation. Accidental and intentional cannibalism.

So yes. It is certainly child- and teen-friendly, for it contains themes more suited for mature audiences. We still read folktales and legends for our children, n’est-ce pas?

@norwegianfolktales @folklore @folklorethursday

18+ suddjian , to random
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5.4 — How do you handle highly intimate scenes?

Same as any other writing, if something interesting is happening I want to cover it. If not, skip!

The intimate details of a sex scene reveals a lot about a character, in fiction and irl. How do they navigate the encounter, what mistakes do they make, what do they discover?

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SimonRoyHughes , to folklore
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- 3. May: Does your work include pictures, maps or other custom graphics?

Yes. More than 350 illustrations by various Norwegian artists, such as August Schneider, Erik Werenskiold, Theodor Kittelsen, P. N. Arbo, Hans Gude, Otto Sinding, Vincent St. Lerche, Adolph Tidemand, and Johan Eckersberg.

@norwegianfolktales @folklore

KitMuse , to bookstodon
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I know I have several ero rom authors and readers as connections, so here we go! I looked at my spreadsheet and I have a few books ready to go. 🙀 So I'm asking readers to let me know which one they'd like to see first.

Here's the survey: https://forms.gle/tTsXiXks7pUniQRV7

Also got a question about interest in a membership group that includes 125+ books from 5 pen names.

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KitMuse , to bookstodon
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My FT job may be going away and self-employment is the healthiest for me, so this is an awesome time to ask you to check out everything I offer at https://EponaAuthorSolutions.com, ask about author coaching through https://AuthorYogi.EponaAuthorSolutions.com
or let's talk cost effective newsletter and virtual mailbox options at https://EponaMail.com

@bookstodon @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity

chas , to random
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Is there an or community here? I've been using threads for that as it has a very active one

Mastodon is so broad and the federated model means I've basically only ever seen tech content since that's what I'm connected to

elysegrasso ,
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@chas Try

There are also various hashtag prompts like (daily)

and some weekly ones on various topics.

RubyJones ,
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@chas @elysegrasso there's an active community here, with many writing servers depending on what you write. I'm on a smut-focused server with a lot of writers and artists (smutlandia.com) and I have another account on wandering.shop, which has a lot of SF&F authors.

You can also interact with writers and readers regardless of server with hashtag games like and and groups like @bookstodon

AsteriaPress , to bookstodon

April 1. Intro Post!

Hello! My name is Hayley-Jenifer Brennan and my WIP is called ‘Kingdom of the Moon: the Stroke of Midnight’! I'll be taking over the Asteria Press account this month to talk about my book.

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golgaloth , to bookstodon
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This is it, folkes! My debut novel has hit KS! Jump on over and check it out, back it for all you can afford, or at the very least, give this a boost. While you're there, mention you saw the link on in the comments and we can cross promote this platform!

A trashy tale of blood and betrayal, great summer reading with a bit of bite in the theme.
https://kickstarter.com/projects/1496661694/cruel-provocations

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franciscawrites , to bookstodon
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In 1963, in a bid to settle a conflict with his English teacher, a 16yo student from San Diego sent a 4-question survey to 150 well-known authors or commercial, literary and science fiction.

"Did they consciously plant symbols in their work?" he asked.

Here are many of their wonderful answers, very much worth the read

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2011/12/05/document-the-symbolism-survey/

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KitMuse , to bookstodon
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I am in need of authors to interview for . This is a LIVE event that happens at 6pm central on Wednesdays, then gets uploaded as a video and a podcast a day or so later.

Happy to talk writing genre fiction, neurodivergent authors, writing life balance, whatever as long as it's related to writing and publishing.

Fill out the form here: https://musecharmer.eponaauthorsolutions.com/guests/

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KitMuse , to bookstodon
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I have a question for I've been thinking about writing
in line with the genres I already write. However, I write for fun and for my "happy place", I'm wondering if there has to be a murder in a cozy mystery or if I could deal with other crimes and if they can be written without all the frenetic/zany side characters? Is that a different mystery subgenre?

Thoughts appreciated.

@bookstodon

fromjason , to random
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What are some good hashtags?

I want to reach writers and see more writers in my feed. Bloggers specifically, but writers generally.

tobiasgraypresents ,
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@fromjason Following people from the server https://writing.exchange is also helpful! But some good ones I like are Follow -> @writingcommunity @writers @bookstodon

(Tagging these groups in hopes that it might also help you find new people to follow! Good luck!)

golgaloth , to bookstodon
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Feb. 1st Tell us about yourself, published work, WIP or anything else people should know.

Hi I'm Dave. My debut novel launches on Kickstarter in April. It's F/F romance, steampunk vs fae story about the economic dynamics in 18th century France.

You can visit the page here and sign up to be notified.

https://kickstarter.com/projects/1496661694/cruel-provocations

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SuzyShearer , to bookstodon
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Finally getting back to writing Book 5 of The Silk Rope Masters. It's slowly coming together - all those green lines mean I'm happy with the chapter for the time being.
I had hoped it would have been completed by now but Cancer stuffed up my progress. I'm still trying to get used to the many side effects from radiation and drug therapy.

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bodiednovel , to fantasybookstodon
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Just so the new followers and the groups can see it ^_^ @bookstodon @fantasy @fantasybookstodon @bookgaga @cstross

Cursed with clairvoyance, only Andra knows that the end is near for her employer and his traveling show. Can she save her costars? Can she even save herself?

Only if she can learn that not everything is what it seems...

Get your copy today! https://www.pinknarc.com/store/p31/The_Final_Days_of_Kobold_Kody%27s_Frontier_Exposition_and_Tonic_Show.html

praise for the final days of kobold kody's frontier exposition and tonic show "a complete exploration of the lengths we'll go to feel connected, belong, and have a purpose. within each character's response to the show, you'll see a part of yourself." -ed latimore, beststelling author of sober letters to my drunken self "an intriguing and fantastical tale of power lost and gained, brimming with spiritual and mythological allegory" -candice zee, multi-award-winning author of the munchkins series "philosophical and humane, [the book] is a magical fable about changing one's destiny for the better" -foreword reviews
about the press pink narcissus is a small press publisher founded in 2010 that specializes in speculative fiction with an LGBTQ+ and feminist slant. heroic quests, epic battles, worlds populated with monsters, errant knights, faerie folk, wizards, and dragons - we seek out the original in the traditional
a review of kobold kody's frontier exposition and tonic show, by sean 5 stars - fun read! So, I came across the book in a weird way. This author happens to frequent a small Twitch stream that I frequent. I wasn't expecting much from the book but very quickly into it I was very intrigued and had a great time through the whole book. I hope the author puts out some more fantasy. I'd love to hear more about the Empire in the book which is just something in the background.

SuzyShearer , to writingcommunity
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Time to continue meeting The Silk Rope Masters, book 3 - Ash.
A natural born Dom, Ash Siddiqi, 53, head Master, confirmed bachelor & co-owner is happy not to have a relationship with any woman.
But when he saw Sophie Laurent, Ash was caught. Unfortunately it appears Sophie dislikes him. Now he has to think of a way to change her mind before she’s out of his life forever.

https://www.evernightpublishing.com/ash-by-suzy-shearer/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F7JS1SB/

@writingcommunity @bookstodon

Valerie_Lillis , to bookstodon
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Dec 18th: Will you read over the holidays? What book will you choose?

I'll probably read a few more short stories from the Gothic Fantasy collection or from one of my Library of America books.
@bookstodon

floofpaldi , to random
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I'm putting together my Christmas list for family. It's that time of year again. So... Send me some reading recommendations! Give me links to YOUR books, guys. I'm going to bookmark this and save it for later, so I can purchase stuff throughout the year as well. I want to support everyone.

I hope everyone will check out the comments, too. Let's all support and love one another and help each other when and where we can.

KitMuse , to bookstodon
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The show has posted it's upcoming themes for 1Q 2024. If you're an author and would like to speak on one of our upcoming themes - reach out!
January - finding joy in our writing/writing what we love
February - finding comfort in our writing, feel good stories of all kinds
March - writing action and adventure

https://musecharmer.eponaauthorsolutions.com/guests/#upcoming

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SuzyShearer , to bookstadon
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It's the weekend, relax, read a book.
And if you like your book heroes sexy, strong, & in charge then enjoy spending time with sadism master - Steven. Let him make scream with a peg zipper or merely caress you with a whip.
Bk 1 The Silk Rope Masters.

evernightpublishing.com/steven-by-suzy-shearer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJCGST8/
@bookstadon

writeplace , to bookstodon
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Hi, I'm an as-of-yet unpublished YA author and high school math teacher who just joined Mastodon. I'm looking out for suggestions of who to follow in the writing/teaching community!

@bookstodon @edutooters

Emmacox ,
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@writeplace @bookstodon @edutooters

Welcome!

I’d suggest follow hashtags such as to find other writers here. is a daily prompt about your writing run by @johnhowesauthor

AnthonyHarold , to bookstadon
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Nov 12: Preferred writing method?

In my mind.

I paint a tapestry of words with my brain first, and only then with my fingertips on a keyboard. Only then it's not typing, it's creating.

On what? A blank sheet of digital white paper. Word for myself and Google Drive to collaborate with my editor. @bookstadon

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