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Ann Darlington

@gradientcat.bsky.social

I am a Canadian engineer who writes sci-fi & fantasy novels. I enjoy photography, hiking, gardening and cats. 🇨🇦

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Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 3w ago

Dressed in a vest with golden toggles, sword dangling from his side, it was no wonder she almost mistook him for a prince. No, he was a prince. #WipSnips

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

Happy Monday! It's been a day! The word for July 13th is "almost" I am so sorry for this super late post. Thanks for those checking in. My scheduled post didn't go through & I was locked out my dayjob PC so I've been dealing with IT and just now realized. Let's go!! #WriteSky

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag July 13 - almost 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
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I've been crocheting a scrap blanket of hexagon motifs. I haven't quite figured out how long to make it yet. It looks like I might need to buy a new ball of the base colour. But, I'll still have used up more yarn from my stash than I bought.🤷‍♀️ #hobbies #crochet

Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I finished a read-thru to re-familiarize myself with the WIP since I hadn't worked on it in a while. Now, I'm going through it to make some smaller revisions. I've previously done multiple rounds of edits, so I've already fixed the plot issues and it's down to the polishing. #CRPnessie #CampRevPit

Iris Andersi | Author@goodwords.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#CRPnessie #CampRevPit Prompt Day 11 (4/30): Wild card! What prompt were you hoping to see? Answer the question you wanted to get asked! Alternative: If you want a real prompt and don't want to do the wild card, please tell me about one of your side characters!

Loch ness monster silhouette on a blue lake #CRPnessie #CampRevPit Prompt Day 11 (4/30): Wild card! What prompt were you hoping to see? Share anything you'd like to about your process, your novel, or your writing journey. Alternative: If you really wanted to see a specific prompt, please describe one of your side characters!
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm planning on self-publishing my current WIP. If I could see it on a shelf, it would be in the fantasy section. Just being on the self would be exciting enough. #CRPnessie #CampRevPit

Iris Andersi | Author@goodwords.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#CRPnessie #CampRevPit Prompt Day 9 (4/28): What are your writing goals? If you could see your book on a shelf, what books/authors would you like to see it next to? BONUS: Are there any RevPit campers who have described WIPs that could be shelved next to yours?

Loch ness monster graphic on a blue lake #CRPnessie #CampRevPit Prompt Day 9 (4/28): What are your writing goals? If you could see your book on a shelf, what books/authors would you like to see it next to?
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How my revisions are going... #CampRevPit #CRPnessie

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Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ Hope the spirits are high as we get into the second week of #CampRevPit! Today, use #GifRevisions and describe your revision process with a gif, meme, photo, or whatever visual tickles your fancy.

On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write.
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Kylie is more of an "indoors" person, but she still enjoys spending time outside. She is good at reading body language and negotiations. #CRPnessie

Iris Andersi | Author@goodwords.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Day 3 of camp! How is everyone doing? Prompt: Is your MC more of an "indoors" or an "outdoors" person? Do they have any special skills? Bonus: Comment on at least one of your fellow camper's posts and debate if your MC's would be friends or enemies 😅 #CRPnessie #CampRevPit

Blue lake with mountains and loch ness monster graphic. Text: #CRPnessie, #CampRevPit Prompt Day 3 4/22: Describe your MC! Are they more of an indoors or an outdoors person? Do they have any special skills?
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

“All right. Do you want some advice? Don’t get on the ship without finding out what Julian’s deepest desire is. I’m not talking about what you’ve heard or he claims, find out what he wants. Same with Winthrop if you have to deal with him again.” #WipSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Let's make a deal! :D The #WIPSnips word for April 21st is "deal" #WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag April 21 - deal 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
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

My antagonist was eating tarts during the story, so he would definitely go for s'mores. There wasn't as much snacking, although it would have made sense if I provided them trail mix while they were travelling 🤔. #CRPnessie

Iris Andersi | Author@goodwords.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Day 2 at #camprevpit and I'm back with another prompt for my loch ness monsters 🚣‍♀️🦕🌊 #CRPnessie Cabin Prompt: Would your antagonist eat a s'more if your MC offered one to them? What snacks do your characters eat? And, importantly, are they the type to share snacks?

A background picture of a lake, woods, and mountains. A black graphic of a loch ness monster is in the front and a s'more graphic is on the side. The text says: #CRPnessie, #CampRevPit, Prompt Day 2 (4/21): Describe your antagonist! Would they eat a s'more if your MC offered on to them?
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hi! I'm Ann. I'm revising an adult fantasy adventure story over the next few weeks. If I was to bring any fantasy books to camp, I'd probably bring a few that are on my bookshelf waiting to be read. So, maybe I'd bring The Hurricane Wars and Road to Ruin. #CPRnessie

Iris Andersi | Author@goodwords.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hi #CRPnessie campers! It's officially day 1 of camp 🏕️ Check out the main #CampRevPit hashtag for daily prompts, and I'll be posting some bonus ones for our cabin as well:) Prompt 1: What fantasy books did you pack for camp?? Make sure to follow your fellow cabin mates and pin our feed!

A lake with trees and foggy mountains has a loch ness monster graphic in black on the front. The text says: #CRPnessie, #CampRevPit. Next line: Make sure to follow your fellow cabin mates and pin the #CRPnessie feed. Next line: Prompt Day 1 (4/20):. Next line: Introduce yourself and share the fantasy books you'd be most likely to take with you on a camping trip!
Ann Darlington@gradientcat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

“Whatever Gavin may have suggested, it's conjecture. I understand you're distressed about the fate of your route and this fantasy would save it. But, traders have to work to be successful. Prince Julian and Farthington need you. Don't abandon him to follow a foolish fancy.” #WipSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for April 18th is "fantasy" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag April 18 - fantasy 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