Pt570 Who the heck even #peddled drugs to these zombies? Dawn was too #nervous, & the tweakers behind her were following fast. There was no time to think. If she cut through the woods, Dots would be a disadvantage. The horde on foot would swarm. Dawn headed straight toward the car. #vss365 #WIPSnips

Pt569 Dawn had been #training for this since she was a child. Still, she didn’t know if she should warn her relatives & her #friend, or lead the pack in the other direction. The car was faster than the horse or the horde, but only on smooth pavement. #vss365 #WIPSnips

On Dusk to Dawn: The Series in Indigenous Vampires and on one of the best YA books ever in Native Children’s and Young Adult, Cherie Dimaline’s The Marrow Thieves.

Pt568 Dawn was glad she’d put on the #sneakers saved for special missions. They would be better for running on this concrete, though her mocs would be better for running more quietly through the #autumn leaves if it came down to that. #vss365 #WIPSnips

This is my third book with OU Press! I love how supportive and professional they always are!

University of Oklahoma Press@oupress.bsky.social · 3w ago

Out Now! "Indigenous Counterstories: Storytelling as Knowledge-Making" edited by Heather N. Hill and Kimberly G. Wieser-Weryackwe invites readers to embrace a more inclusive method of academic research and writing by centering Indigenous stories. www.oupress.com/978080619738...

Currently on @silviamg.bsky.social Moreno-Garcia’s Certain Dark Things in Indigenous Vampires and @littlebadger.bsky.social’s Elatsoe in Native Children’s and Young Adult. #teaching #university #vampires #ghosts #native #nativeliterature #indigenousreads

#vss365 #WIPSnips #sail #rice

#BraveWrite #vss365 #WIPㅤ #AmWriting #Script “Normal is a mirage. The only 'normal' is the setting on a washing machine. I'm not going to apologize for surviving my share of life's storms & pouring rain. For the most part, I AM 'sunny with blue skies'-but beware- so is the eye of a #hurricane.”

As far as a #hurricane goes, this one was rather mild. But then, there was little the game could do to replicate such devastating forces with so few resources. Still, Rory tried to avoid the swirls of little mistrals that surged across the deck of the ship as best he could to reach safety. #vss365

#hurricane (subbed original Mayan word, Huracán, God of storms) #wall #vss365 #WIPSnips

From: ‘Soulstice’ Prompt: ‘Contract’ #WiPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 2w ago

The #WIPSnips word for October 4th is "contract" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Somewhere, in this sprawling, overcrowded #harbour, with ships at dock, and at anchor, masts stippling the skies and rigging acting like spider webs, Rory had to find one man that looked out of place. It was the embarcation and disembarcation point for, theoretically, thousands of people! #vss365

New orders, yet again, chosen to keep Dylan on his toes, no doubt. This time to return to safe #harbour and, there, to meet with another of the brass. But, this time, it was different. Forgiveness had come and a task given. The Charon was going on a hunt. For an Enemy ship gone rogue. #vss365

Ilyna didn’t #harbour any illusions about hitting that big score that could fund her enough to leave the life, to leave Tarkar’s Bridge. Why should she? She had only ever known the Bridge, and the Underside. It was her home. To be able to live less frugally? That she looked forward to. #vss365

Pt565 The temāzcall was, in many ways, a still #harbour before a maelstrom of battle. It was also, as Neña had explained, a #contract of sorts with the spirits for success in that storm. Esmeralda was transforming into an intellectual & a spiritual warrior in her golden years. #vss365 #WIPSnips

#vss365 #AcrosticOctober Select, my dear, How to #lure Innocents to our lair Nice plump juicy ones Yes, my dear @daveashleypoet.bsky.social #shiny

#vss365 #satsplat #vsshorror In the forest of beautiful bloom Sits an animal hard to see Maker of gloom Aura black as a starless night Its scent a putrid Deathly blight Beware of its #lure Amnesia its game For one whiff of its stench And you'll forget your name

"So dis beastie were huntin is a bit like dose angla fish thingys. Da ones wit da #lure on dere heds," Riz explained. "So is it just a bright light or.. Riz are you paying attention?" "Wat waz dat? I waz distracted by dat floatin gold rat statue ova dere." #vss365 #riztherogue

From: ‘Soulstice’ Prompt: ‘Petal’ Alt: ‘Leaves’ #WiPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 3w ago

The #WIPSnips word for October 3rd is "petal" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Just to add even more complication to an utterly boring, but seemingly inexplicably popular pastime in the game, there were now two forms of fishing. Rory could now go fly fishing. He could use a #lure and flick the line several times to entice fish. He could stand in a river. Marvellous. #vss365

Dylan often sat up in his downtime, not sleeping, unable to stop thinking. Considering strategies he could use against The Enemy. Ways to give them advantages they were in sore need of. Methods to #lure The Enemy into traps and ambushes. Wasted if they couldn’t also gain better weaponry. #vss365

Ilyna liked to make her jobs as easy as possible. Sneaking into homes empty as the families gathered at the numerous privileged balls and dances. Choosing to #lure away guards rather than trying to flit past them unseen. She wasn’t the best thief, but she did well enough. Not caught. Yet. #vss365

#fantasy #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WIPSnips #petal Rushak is daydreaming. Lara interrupts him. - Brother’s Keeper, my fantasy WIP about two brothers bound by a misunderstood power

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 3w ago

The #WIPSnips word for October 3rd is "petal" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#vss365 #WIPSnips #lure #petal

Pt563 Essie had a #mountain of work to do before she could make a #dent in the problem of the ongoing occupation of Aztlan. She was prepared to do it, though, whatever it took. This sweat was the first step. Everyone else would come out tonight. She would remain for four days. #vss365 #WIPSnips

#vss365 #vsshorror #vss part 1/2 Beneath a skull shaped #cloud Crow screams a ghastly wail As the witching hour strikes and the veil is thin Ship flooded by thick fog

From: ‘Soulstice’ Prompt: ‘Injury’ #WiPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hello, October!! The #WIPSnips word for October 1st is "injury" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Every time, well, maybe not every time, a #cloud would pass overhead and a corresponding shadow snaked across the ground, Rory would find himself captivated by the attempt at accuracy in what was a very old game. It looked incredible, giving much-appreciated realism in clear sight. #vss365

Every communication, every supply ship and every unexpected, but very much expected surprise inspection visit by the brass only served to grow a #cloud of resentment within Dylan. The punishment had gone on long enough weeks before. It was time to stop punishing the crew, too. Enough! #vss365