I think I just made my favorite character design so far. This is Copper, Zan's nb first mate. Some characters take time to shape. Copper wasn't one of those characters. They appeared in my head and demanded attention. #booksky #characterart #characterdesign

It's really hard trying to be a writer when you're dyslexic. I'm trying to get at least 1,000 words written every day I can write but even that doesn't feel like enough. Then I have days where I only get to about 600 words and I feel tapped out. I wish it was easier to get down the words in my head.

First week of working part time has passed and I'm already feeling better. I ended up sleeping almost all day Saturday so I was clearly doing even worst then I thought before. Even so, I've reached 40,087 words this week. #writersky #amwriting

I drew another one of my characters. Lana is a half elf, affair child of a noble, so her only option was to try to become a knight. Zan took her under his wing. #booksky #characterart #characterdesign

When I took Druid outside today, I saw a little plant growing in his tank. I wonder how big it'll grow before he decides to eat it. #tortoise #tortoisetuesday

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been good about keeping my Monday, Friday updates. My physical health has been taking a turn for the worse again. I had a chat with my boss and we agreed to move me to working part time. I'm not ready to give up on my job but I gotta slow down.

I took Druid outside after a nice rain day. This boy has a perfectly clean water dish in his enclosure that gets refreshed regularly that I never see him touch, but he goes straight to slurping the mud water. The boy confuses me sometimes. #tortoise

I had to take a bit of a brake from writing last week. It's not writers block, but it was a bad week for focusing. I'm hoping I can get back into the flow this week.

I've hurd today is #nationalyaoiday and I think transmen should be included. So here's my book with a gay, trans romance. #booksky #yaoi #t4t #gay #fantasywestern www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPP2TPNB

The Coyote Pack

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I redrew Ash last week, so it was time to redraw Zan. He's outfit stayed mostly the same, with a few tweaks for the cold. He shatters his arm in the second chapter so I have him trying to hide it in this one. #booksky #characterart #characterdesign

We got Druid a new log. It's already his new favorite nap spot. #tortoise

Hubby and I had a puzzle and movies date night. Ever since we got married, his coworkers have intensified the "marriage sucks" jokes. If anything, we've only gotten better at having date nights. We might try a paint by numbers set for next date night.

I drew a new outfit for my character, Ash. Something more practical for a guy on the run in a cold climate. #booksky #characterart #characterdesign

One thing I enjoy about writing is the rabbit holes it takes you down. One of my characters loves art, so I'm doing a bit of research for him. Now I'm comparing divisionism and pointillism. A couple weeks ago, it was seeing what crops could grow in snow. I'm looking forward to the next rabbit hole.

Writing has been going well lately. The rewrite has been so much better. I was able to give Ash more agency instead of him being dragged around. I've made it back to 30,564 words. #booksky #writersky

Sleepy baby. #tortoise

I found out I have a Goodreads page. Big thanks to @authorrjwebb.bsky.social for giving me my first review there. I'm glad you enjoyed it. #booksky #writersky #thecoyotespack #lgbtq+ www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

The Coyote Pack

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Took a bit of a step back on my physical recovery this week. I really hurt myself at work. They know I can't bend over a lot, but they're making me use these tiny brooms that only come to my hip to sweep a kitchen. I really need to start saying "no," more. I want to be able to keep working.

My favorite video of all time is getting an anime this year and it looks so good. I just hope it gets an English dub for my pure dyslexic brain. Then again, I know the story so well, I might not need it. #suikoden

I have reached that point that every author must reach at least once per book. I've decided I don't actually like a story beat, so it's time to delete a few chapters worth of work. Just got to remind myself that it'll make it better in the end. #booksky #writersky

Pride month might be over, but we're still feeling pride. If you want to keep celebrating pride with a good book, The Coyote's Pack is a fantasy western with a t4t gay romance. #pride #t4t #lgbtq+ #booksky #writersky #fantasywestern #thecoyote'spack www.amazon.com/Coyote-Pack-...

The Coyote Pack

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I took Druid outside again. I gave him some mud incase he got to hot. He seems to be really enjoying it so I'm hoping to be able to get him something bigger and give him more things to climb on like his indoor enclosure. Make it a real second home instead of a temp thing. #tortoise

It's art stream day today. Hopefully there won't be any technical issues this time. Hope to see you guys 5 pm CDT. Going to be finishing the pitcher of Clay. #artlivestream #booksky #characterdesign #thecoyotespack www.twitch.tv/keeganpeter

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A trans dyslexic author, amateur character artist, and tortoise dad. Here to talk about my book characters while drawing them. He/Him

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No real update today so have a pitcher of Druid. He got his food all over his face. #tortoise

Life update. Good news this week. I'm married! We've been acting like a married couple for a long time, so it's good to finally have in on paper. It also feels perfect having our anniversary during pride month. Happy Pride everyone. #Pridemonth

I didn't do a lot of writing this week, but it was a good week for world building. World building = looking up cozy winter recipe ideas. I tease myself, but it's fascinating seeing what crops can thrive in snow. #booksky #writersky #worldbuilding

I think Druid eats better then me. #tortoise

I'm about to start my live stream. Feel free to drop in and ask me any questions about my book. #booksky #writersky #livestream #artlivestream #thecoyotespack www.twitch.tv/keeganpeter

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A trans dyslexic author, amateur character artist, and tortoise dad. Here to talk about my book characters while drawing them. He/Him

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Let's try this again. No doctors appointment today so we're good to go. Gonna start at 5 pm CDT. Hope to see you then.

Keegan Peter 🏳️‍⚧️@keeganpeter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm doing another art live stream today. Today I'm coloring this sketch of Clay. I might be starting closer to 5:30 pm CDT today. Drop by and ask me any questions you have about Clay or the rest of my book. #artlivestream #booksky #characterdesign #thecoyotespack www.twitch.tv/keeganpeter

I hope everyone is having a good Pride Month. If you wanna help a transman this month, leave me a review on my book. It's my first so any feedback would help me improve for my next. #writersky #booksky #published #lgbtq+ #t4t #fantasywestern #pride #pridemonth www.amazon.com/Coyote-Pack-...