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💀🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊👻

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social

🇨🇦 Here to talk about books and meet other authors! I write fantasy novels that often feature aroace characters. No AI. Support human creativity.

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💀🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊👻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 9h ago

#LitHodgepodge 12 Av'ry: Genuineness. As a partially reformed conman and manipulator, who ended up that way due to the society he was raised in, Av'ry appreciates when someone is fully themselves. Without an agenda, without trying to gain anything from him.

Pamela Jeong 🎃🫜@pamelajeong.bsky.social · 10h ago

#LitHodgepodge 12 Qualities we appreciate in others are direct reflections of what we value, or feel we lack ourselves. What does your character look for in a companion? (Slight modification of Proust's version, which differentiates btwn men and women.) #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WriteSky

#LITHODGEPODGE Hosted by @pamelajeong.bsky.social An October Prompt Game of Miscellaneous Proportions MONDAYS WITH MARCEL [Black & white picture of Marcel Proust, a man of the fin de siècle who had dark hair, sleepy eyes, and a dark mustache, sitting with his elbow propped on the back of his chair and looking pensive] Prompt: 12 | Answer as one or each of your characters (as well as yourself, if you wish!): What is the quality you most like in another person? [Graphic of a talking crow] The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions popularized by French writer Marcel Proust. Victorians answered these questions in parlor games, and modern interviewers now often use them. They can also be a great character development tool! Join tomorrow for Tuesday Tropes!
Fox Veros, Novelist@verosthewriter.bsky.social · 15h ago

#WIPSnips CW: mentioned child death Seff is the only one of my MCs who mentions having cousins. Early in her story, when she has just agreed to be Drohim's squire, she's keenly aware of that relationship. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #writingprompt #amwriting

I finally crawled into the big straw bed that all the kids in the family shared and tried to go to sleep; I was glad that most of the young ones were already asleep and not making a fuss. My heart started pounding as I tucked myself in, though; packing had made everything that much more real, and it was settling into my brain that this was the last time I would ever sleep in this bed with all of them. This big, warm, crowded, sometimes-peed-in bed, where we all shared whatever sicknesses someone had picked up first, and where we’d once woken up to find my little cousin Nemmy dead. Yeah, I was making the right decision.
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author@thebrambler13.bsky.social · 23h ago

I don't have "cousin" in this #WIPSnips, but my readers can tell you I'm very specific about how I describe people's features. So, the fact I ued "dirt-black hair" here was a very deliberate connection to Ata. Also, his name is pronounced "Kil". #Raven+Bear #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #shortstory

An excerpt from The Eisteddfod (Raven & Bear: 6) by Bramble. Transcript: Sir Corbyn spoke first, “apologies young lord, do I know you?” “My name is Cul,” each of his gasps emerged in a cloud of fog, punctured by needle-thin raindrops, “no need for titles. I know a knight of Branwen holds authority equal to a vassal.” “Then, Cul, can I help you.” The knight held that umbrella over him, tone sterner than sea salt, “you were watching me.” “No Sir, your page.” He straightened up, “I found them oddly familiar and can’t place it. Have you ever been to Celliwig?” “Aye, though not with her,” a patient glare pummelled this youthful noble, who shivered pitifully. Each word from Sir Corbyn broke against Cul’s ears as waves did cliffs, “before we met a year ago, she had never left Dinas Glyndŵr in Gwynedd.” “Then I must have the wrong of it and I’ll leave you be.” After a nervous apology and swift farewell, that boy hurried into a downpour which washed out any colour. The old man’s cold stare darted toward his familiar dirt-black hair and rounded features when he passed by. A resemblance, he was certain. It nearly tempted Sir Corbyn to call Cul back. Yet, a great weight dragged down any words until they drowned inside him. [End]
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
PJC Cahill@pjccahill.bsky.social · 24h ago

#WIPSnips -NICEF- Subbed 'family' - This is early in the book, and Taegen has already deduced that Selene has a crush on her, AND Selene genuinely impressed her during the big duel, so she's trying to offer a kind of reward during their victory party. Loud music is playing. Buy: pjccahill.carrd.co

Selene swallowed a lump, fidgeting her hands at her stomach as her eyes darted around. Such focused attention was enough to throw her for a loop, but serious praise was making her insides flutter nauseously. "I-I just disconnected the overload from the interface. I'm no medic." Taegen leaned close enough that her nose brushed some of the strands of hair at Selene's ear. "You knew what to stop, and you knew it needed to be done immediately. You had no hesitation. Please don't dismiss something so impressive." Selene caught the gasp in her throat, her eyes staring through everything straight ahead as her blush spread over most of her body. "...Have I offended?" followed in a gentler tone. Selene jerked herself out of her haze, leaning enough to look into Taegen's eyes... which she found tenderly concerned, perhaps a touch worried for any offense she might've given. Selene had to huff a breath to get her system moving again. "N-no, no! I'm sorry. I... don't know how to receive praise! I... Tough childhood. Family situation. Not much slack. Stuff like that." She resisted a groan, her eyes shutting at how little sense she was making. Taegen relaxed, smiling in that gentler manner again. "Ah, of course. Well, I don't mean to cause discomfort, but I assure you, I meant my words." She eased out from the wall with her smile. "Perhaps, if praise is uncomfortable, I could offer a dance?" Selene desperately tried to act calm, her head shivering a little tilt to one side as she squeaked something in her throat, then finally got out, "A d-dance?" Taegen offered her hand with just the barest touch of seduction to her smile and gaze again.
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
MeliSwenk Editing@lousytshirt.bsky.social · yesterday

#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- from Evlin's first visit to Monah's home. Wasn't sure I had this word, and I think I'll need to edit. They have cousins in Piatra, but she was looking for the English equivalent of the Romanian word. 😆🫠 #writesky #writingcommunity #queerwriters #writingprompts

“We? Are you a witch?” Now, I moved closer to her, reaching for her arms much as she’d taken mine earlier, though she was now awkwardly turned away from me to keep her attention on Joni. “I am; my mother’s lineage also comes from the Grey, and I gather my power from them. My father is of a different lineage; one that aligns with your father. In a way, as among the peoples here, you might call them ‘cousins.’” “What is this different lineage, Evlin? Why are you being so secretive about this?”
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Scarlet Mitchell is a 👻g..g..ghost!👻@scarletvmitchell.bsky.social · yesterday

#WIPSnips The start of one of the later chapters in the mystery, where we take a moment to observe the rich history of our surroundings. Talia has arrived at Woodhenge in southern Illinois… (Note the tense change from past to present, briefly, as I nod to ongoing reality.)

Over a thousand years ago, just half a mile west of the dramatic Monks Mound, the people of Cahokia erected a ring of wooden posts. Other rings appeared in that same space over the course of hundreds of years, as the earlier versions rotted and were replaced with rings of increasing complexity. It is unknown if anything was attached to the posts, if they were carved or otherwise decorated, but it didn't appear to be a dwelling. There were no signs of domestic use. The only things that survived into the modern era were the distinct stains in the soil where the posts had rotted away. These were discovered when the state constructed the highway through the area. Most experts agree that, like its sandstone cousin on Salisbury Plain, it was likely some kind of clock or calendar by which the citizens of the bustling ancient metropolis ordered their days. It seems fairly clear that the posts aligned with solar events such as solstices and equinoxes. A reconstruction of one of the later variations of this ring was erected in the eighties, and public events marking those same solar movements have been celebrated each year since. Talia parked in the little lot next to the posts, eerie sentinels of a lost city, and watched as the sun dipped, blazing, behind the trees
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Isaac ⚔ Isaac@isaacxisaac.bsky.social · yesterday

Alexander's much-older step-cousin Lord Ingrave is a major character and antagonist in 1660. In 1661 he shows up at the beginning to glower at "bad influence" friend Thomas Hunt (tho of course Alexander is the actual bad influence in that relationship) as in this scene: #WIPSnips

“They’re in the window,” Klein warned. Alexander tugged Hunt’s hat-brim down. “You’d best fly ‘fore Cousin Ingrave comes down to shout.” “I might bear that easier than the parting,” Hunt hiccuped. Alexander put his hand gently to his friend’s pitted cheek. “But you needn’t. I am not gone forever. We will meet again—as lord and his lawman, perhaps.” “Let it be sooner than that,” cried Hunt, rueful, though he smiled; “and always as friends.” “Always, always as friends.”
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Nicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo 😈🧄👻@sayaashrah.bsky.social · yesterday

#WIPSnips 11. “Cousin” Since barely anyone will read this today, here’s a longer and very rough scene from Book 4 of #WorldWithoutLove — yes, Book 4! This will be especially significant for those who read TIHID and GoRR. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters

Even though the gryphon riders aided them in repelling Poseidon’s aquarium, Carys kept her grip on the dagger and summoned a heart-shaped bloodball on her free hand as the mysterious warriors slid down their mounts. They wore scaled linothorax armour above plum chiton and himation, greaves, and vambraces; pieces that she could find in any army or wanderer endowed with enough coin. What drew her attention were their helmets and shields. The former was a Corinthian sort with an imposing dark plume, the mask painted a dark magenta, and the latter was emblazoned with a withered red rose encircled by a blood moon. Both patterns sent a message—one that Carys had never seen anywhere before, and judging by the Party’s confused stares, neither had they. A man came forward and placed his spear and shield on the ground before taking another step. Though most of his gear was identical to the others, one piece stood out: a pair of pauldrons in the shape of a dog’s head. Slowly, he raised his arms and took off his helmet. Curly black hair bounced free. When Carys met the man under the armour, her heart forgot to beat, and she only avoided falling thanks to Ishana. The man had a strong, rounded face with a well-trimmed beard, hazel eyes tempered with tenacity, and a ragged scar below his left eye to the tip of his nose—an old, unhealed scar. He had the perfect looks to play an Olympian hero, yet Carys remembered him as something else: a boy with a passion for sharing stories around the campfire and a kindness that persisted even as the darkness intruded on his home, but never on his heart. “Cai…?” “When modryb Arianell told me we’d meet again someday, I thought it was wishful thinking. But here we are.” He smiled. “How are you, cousin?”
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Zed Prospero@zprospero.bsky.social · yesterday

#WIPSnips CW: Discussion of rape but none has taken place Azzi is worried about Virgil, and Alexia, naturally distrustful because of Azzi's domain, makes a cruel assumption. A man who dies of hunger while his neighbors grow fat, it is not hunger that has killed him. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

“Virgil.” Azzi’s voice had more authority than Virgil had ever heard. “Why are you so fucking pale?” Alexia went silent. “Did someone drink your blood?” “No, Azzi.” Worry isn’t the explanation. “Alexia was in danger and I…” “Did they touch you?” Azzi was tall in a way that was hard to notice from their normal slouching. They did not slouch now. Alexia’s face hardened. “I did not.” Alexia’s teeth squeaked and blood flowed from a lip. “And I will not stand here and be accused of anything by the fucking King of Rape.” Oh, fuck. The lights didn’t go out, but warmth left them. Purple fire burned around enclosed fists, and then went out. Azzi sat back on the bed, sobbing. “I am not that!” Azzi forced out. “I’m love’s fucking cousin, goddammit! My gift is beautiful. I am not that. Never that… I… I didn’t mean you.” “Alexia.” Virgil began, seeing Azzi was overwhelmed. “Azzi is Lust. They are a victim, not a predator. Lucifer made them a beautiful thing to be shared. Not taken. Men did that. Not Azzi. They didn’t think you hurt me.” “What did he mean then?” “They. They are afraid that this creature raped me.” Virgil’s calm matter of fact voice made the statement hit Alexia like a hammer. “They compel people sexually and drink their blood.” Virgil put a hand on Azzi’s. “It did not.” “My gift isn’t…. I was so scared it had hurt you… I…” Azzi gave up any pretense and wrapped their arms around Virgil and kept crying. “I’ve known what it is to be both predator and prey.” Alexia prodded her fangs with her teeth. “I’ve never thought about being the hunger.”
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
Sage 💙👻🌞❄️🦸🏼‍♀️🦹🏼🦴✨🤖👽@sagecollins.bsky.social · yesterday

Ghost Ren (aka Laurie) is so excited to be included by Joy and her mom (who cannot see or hear him) that he temporarily forgets that being a "cousin" would be bad news for his maybe/maybe-not crush on Joy #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity From A Paranormal Bromance 2 👻🤦

Black text, green background, "cousin" x4 highlighted pink Of course, my words fall on deaf ears. Still, Joy says, louder this time, "Did I tell you that Laurie and Blake are here studying? In my room? I promised them Oreos." Yep, she totally included me in that. I don't know if Sarah thinks that Blake's name is LaurieandBlake or if I'm an imaginary friend, or maybe "Blake"'s an imaginary friend, since I'm the one she names first. Or, hey, maybe she believes in Blake's ghost of a best friend. I don't know Sarah well enough to say. "Oh, I didn't realize. Yes, go back and study with your cousins." Ooh, I'm a cousin! Oh. I'm a cousin. Hope Joy doesn't see me that way. I never thought about it before, but it would make sense if she did. After all, she only ever played with me at "Aunt Shannon"''s house, usually when Blake was over, too. Darn it, I'm a cousin.
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · yesterday

The #WIPSnips word for October 11th is "cousin" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 11 - cousin Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner
💀🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊👻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · yesterday

#LitHodgepodge 11 I hope this isn't too general! But, I have been thinking of switching away from Word to a different word processing software. Does anyone have one they find intuitive to use and that suits their needs for this type of writing?

Pamela Jeong 🎃🫜@pamelajeong.bsky.social · yesterday

#LitHodgepodge 11 Looking for insight on a general writing question? Have a specific story issue you want to brainstorm? There are many amazing writers here who'll help! Or do you have a burning question for someone specific about their technique? Tag them & ask. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#LITHODGEPODGE Hosted by @pamelajeong.bsky.social An October Prompt Game of Miscellaneous Proportions SUNDAY SHOUT & SHARE [Graphic of a Victorian woman reading a book] Prompt: 11 | Have you admired another writer’s technique and wondered how they do it? Shout them out and ask away! Or ask the community at large a general question about craft, or a specific question to help you workshop an issue in your WIP. [Graphic of a talking crow] This wonderful writing community enjoys the pleasure and privilege of regularly reading one another’s writing. Is there anyone here whose work you’ve appreciated and want to ask about their approach to a certain element of writing? Or do you have a writing issue you’ve been stumped by? Join tomorrow for Mondays with Marcel!
Fox Veros, Novelist@verosthewriter.bsky.social · 2d ago

#WIPSnips The Prophecies MCs have rescued the Calderan princess and brought her back to town, where the people's love for her becomes an issue. The Calderans' unusual beasts of burden are pretty much the only thing that turns Alakshi's stomach. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #amwriting

“How did you get so popular?” Zedenko yelled over the continual roar of the crowd. “Did you pass a law subsidizing beer?” “I’m nice,” Hallimae shrugged. “Pop’s been kind of tough on them. I treat people like they’re my people instead of my servants, and they know I’m going to ease up some laws and stuff when I take the throne someday. Subsidizing beer is a good idea, though.” That was great, but right now Gallara kind of wanted to just put a bag over Hallimae’s head so they could reach the palace before next sunrise. They eventually ran into a set of guards, though, who brought them a carriage drawn by one of those fuzzy giant millipedes. Everyone but Alakshi seemed glad about that, and people didn’t block the road as much now that Hallimae could be hidden behind the carriage doors.
✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 2d ago

The #WIPSnips word for October 10th is "fuzzy" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag October 10 - fuzzy Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is dark blue with gold stars with a black background with neon blue border. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner. A different version of the same illustrated caticorn is curled up writing in the lower left corner