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Dax, sapphic fantasy author

@daxaeterna.ink

Author of epic fantasy w lesbian romance. Indie Ink Award Finalist. Queer. Non-binary. Disabled. Software Dev. FFXIV AST, Miqo'te. Drow. Leftist. The Witch of Fairview Support me: dax.ink/dreams My Books: dax.ink My Store: shop.dax.ink 🚫 No gAI 🚫 No 🧊🚫

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 5d ago

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 6d ago

Breaking my mental health hiatus to let yall know that an AI slop farm wants to know authors' opinions on AI. Do with this what you will. I will see you all next month. 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Future Fiction Academy — AI & Authorship Survey

Thanks for helping us understand how authors are really using AI. This survey should take about 5–7 minutes. Your individual answers will not be shared. We will only publish results in aggregate, so n...

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 6d ago

If you want to know what I've been doing during my mental health hiatus—aside from sobbing b/c Humana decided Welbutrin & Concerta are optional—it is a lot of fine tuning the timeline of all 400 scenes across the four books of Shackles and Shards so... It's like multiple note book pages like this

A note book open to a page showing a grid with scene number on the left, scene name in the middle, and scene date on the right. It shows roughly 31 scenes with lots of correction tape, Crossed out info, and some scenes notated in different color ink. A note book page showing more scenes and their corresponding dates but at the bottom also notates which scenes are major plot points, pinch points, and inciting incidents and at which point (percentage wise) they occur in the book.
Stephen Monteith, World's Greatest Secret Author@stephens.website · 6d ago

This is a fundamentally dishonest survey constructed to push the lie that authors are embracing A.I. in great numbers. There are no "None" options because they don't want a "None" option because that would undermine their purpose. Take it, select "Other", and fill in "None" wherever possible.

Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 6d ago

Breaking my mental health hiatus to let yall know that an AI slop farm wants to know authors' opinions on AI. Do with this what you will. I will see you all next month. 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 6d ago

Breaking my mental health hiatus to let yall know that an AI slop farm wants to know authors' opinions on AI. Do with this what you will. I will see you all next month. 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Future Fiction Academy — AI & Authorship Survey

Thanks for helping us understand how authors are really using AI. This survey should take about 5–7 minutes. Your individual answers will not be shared. We will only publish results in aggregate, so n...

docs.google.com

Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 2mo ago

My plot bunnies folder is hilarious to look at. Right now: - lesbian ancient magus bride but REALLY leaning into the d/s (actually in progress but I'm doing it under a pen name) - lesbian sw prequel but actually good and with nightsisters / dathomir not being shafted - lesbian FE:Fates Azura MC

Christiane Knight@christianek.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I *hate* tilted surveys like this with a passion, I *hate* that there's a concerted effort to silence the voices of those of us who refuse to use the plagiarism machine, and I'm reminded [again] why I wasn't interested in joining ALLi in the first place. [read this thread]

Michelle Manus@michellemanus.com · 2mo ago

Alli's new author survey on AI use dropped today, and their email said they wanted to see how people are using it, from those who do, to those who avoid it entirely. Funny then how the only option in the survey for those who don't use it is labeled "AI Minimal".

A screenshot of a survey question. 2. Which of the best describes your current approach to AI in your writing and publishing? 1) AI-Minimal -- I only use physical processes and human assistance, or I shun generative AI and use only basic tools e.g. spellcheckers 2)AI-Assisted (publishing only_ -- I use AI assistance for select publishing tasks e.g. market research, design, database management 3) AI-Assisted (publishing and writing)--I also use AI assistance for select writing tasks e.g. ideation, editing, research 4)AI-Integrated--I use AI across all my writing and publishing processes 5)I don't know/am still figuring it out
Michelle Manus@michellemanus.com · 2mo ago

Alli's new author survey on AI use dropped today, and their email said they wanted to see how people are using it, from those who do, to those who avoid it entirely. Funny then how the only option in the survey for those who don't use it is labeled "AI Minimal".

A screenshot of a survey question. 2. Which of the best describes your current approach to AI in your writing and publishing? 1) AI-Minimal -- I only use physical processes and human assistance, or I shun generative AI and use only basic tools e.g. spellcheckers 2)AI-Assisted (publishing only_ -- I use AI assistance for select publishing tasks e.g. market research, design, database management 3) AI-Assisted (publishing and writing)--I also use AI assistance for select writing tasks e.g. ideation, editing, research 4)AI-Integrated--I use AI across all my writing and publishing processes 5)I don't know/am still figuring it out
Storm / Caleb@calgarchowstorm.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Something I found that really helps writers especially is to tell them you read their work. There is a friend of mine who thought their work went completely unread for ages, they had no idea, I would read every update of theirs no matter how small. I told them their work was important to me.

Abigail Gloom, "Better Angels" Out Now!@abigailgloom.bsky.social · 2mo ago

And if you love trans women, violence, and blasphemy, and lets be honest you do, check out Better Angels currently in the Brighter Than the Stars Pride Bundle! We still got 2 weeks left so get it here and help us crush our third goal! itch.io/b/3691/pride...

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Queen Bailey, Defiler of Truth@thebailster.blacksky.app · 2mo ago

Third is Better Angels: Genesis by Abigail Gloom! If you’re like me and love a healthy dose of violence and blasphemy, you gotta check this one out sooner rather than later. This isn’t the first of Abigail’s works that has latched itself into my subconscious, and I’m confident it won’t be the last 😎

Better Angels: Genesis by Abigail Gloom. The title is at the top center and the author’s name is at the bottom center of the image. Cover photo is art of literal Jesus Christ with a sun behind his head. A pink haired angel with a somber look, full plated armor, glowing yellow-white wings, and a sword in her hands is front and center.
Rainbow Crate@rainbowcrate.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌈 Do you or someone you know have an July queer book release? Indie or Trad books! Add it by June 22nd! (No AI books or covers) Include: -title & author (& series name) -release date -Cover image/link -Cover artist/designer 🏳️‍🌈 We will be adding these to our new release list!

Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 2mo ago

It's *veterinarian day* for the fur children. Pray for my neighbors and everyone on the beltway today, for Stormy screams the scream of a thousand cats. His protestations start the second I leave the apartment and do not cease til we have returned.

Dax, sapphic fantasy author@daxaeterna.ink · 2mo ago

I'm having a small #PrideMonth FLASH Sale on my direct store! 30% off select ebooks! Included ebooks: * A Lake of Feathers and Moonbeams * Stars and Soil * Shades and Silver * Birthing Orion Come get your epic fantasy with lesbian romance * discount applied at check out m.dax.ink/PFS2026

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