Author M. I. Verras (She/Her)
@miverrasauthor1.bsky.social
Gothic author, singer, composer, keyboardist, designer, university graduate, sports fan. Author of two metaphysical, allegorical, symbolic fantasy-mystery novellas.
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Someone said, "Stop trying to increase your book sales. Go out and live your life." Endless TV commercials don't bother you, but a struggling author trying to make a living from book sales does? Just admit you're jealous because you can't write a single page of a book, and stop making excuses.
A fun fact about me: Although I wear black in almost all my photos because of my gothic aesthetic, I never wear black in the photos I choose for my novellas, so they create a striking contrast with the back covers. #booksky #bookskytrending #fantasy #fiction #scifi #booksellers
My answer to the competitor who once found whodunit novel titles obvious: Whodunit is one of the questions, but it isn't always the main one. Sometimes, it's easy to figure out who did it, but it isn't so easy to understand the connection between the one who did it and everyone/everything else.
It's such a dilemma - don't you agree? I felt like this while reading The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. #BookSky
After all this editing, my new novella has become exactly the way I wanted it to be. I think I've recently become more clinical in my editing than ever before. But that's okay. Even my looser editing once reflected my multilingual spontaneity. I love both of my novellas. Each has a strong plot.
Uni recently started running over to me meowing when I get up. It makes me so happy
Agamemnon, Greek king of Mycenae The Odyssey Impressive, shiny black armor. Images from Google. #theodyssey #odyssey #movies #cinemas #films
The Odyssey reached $800M at the box office, and a new version may even be filmed in Ancient Greek. The two forms of Greek share little in common. αλεπού (alepou, Modern)= fox ἀλώπηξ (alopex, Ancient)= fox If Homer had known his work would be adapted into multiple films, he would have celebrated.
Society, shaped by the elite, resembles a battle royale. Intentional population decline and the draining of people's resources are on the horizon. I'm fortunate to be a Millennial rather than GenZ, as I wouldn't want to face such a dystopian future. Better to be GenX for even greater peace of mind.
I have a book. You can buy it here: www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/... More purchase links are at the top of my profile.
The Hidden Face ebook by M.I. Verras - Rakuten Kobo
Read "The Hidden Face" by M.I. Verras available from Rakuten Kobo. Marquise Gertain is a face among many that a soul can adopt. She wanders throughout her idyllic eternal Home where every...
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K.C. Clyburn, Author@kccomplainsalot.blacksky.app · 5d agoAHHH, BLUESKY! DON'T YOU DARE BE SOUR! CLAP FOR YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS! AND FEEL THE POWER!!! #Booksky It's BUY A BOOK FRIDAY, yes it is! The rules are simple, you see a book by myself or one Bluesky's talented artists, YOU BUY THAT BOOK! Help support us and enrich yourself! 🧵 BELOW, LET'S GO!!!
People often care only about their own reality, not others'. We need more empathy. If he had worked in abusive workplaces, been unfairly pushed out, and relied solely on his books to pay the bills, would he be saying the same things? I don't want readers like that. I hope he never buys my book.
I have a book. You can buy it here: www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/... More purchase links are at the top of my profile.
The Hidden Face ebook by M.I. Verras - Rakuten Kobo
Read "The Hidden Face" by M.I. Verras available from Rakuten Kobo. Marquise Gertain is a face among many that a soul can adopt. She wanders throughout her idyllic eternal Home where every...
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K.C. Clyburn, Author@kccomplainsalot.blacksky.app · 5d agoAHHH, BLUESKY! DON'T YOU DARE BE SOUR! CLAP FOR YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS! AND FEEL THE POWER!!! #Booksky It's BUY A BOOK FRIDAY, yes it is! The rules are simple, you see a book by myself or one Bluesky's talented artists, YOU BUY THAT BOOK! Help support us and enrich yourself! 🧵 BELOW, LET'S GO!!!
AHHH, BLUESKY! DON'T YOU DARE BE SOUR! CLAP FOR YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS! AND FEEL THE POWER!!! #Booksky It's BUY A BOOK FRIDAY, yes it is! The rules are simple, you see a book by myself or one Bluesky's talented artists, YOU BUY THAT BOOK! Help support us and enrich yourself! 🧵 BELOW, LET'S GO!!!
Some people claim they buy books, but they actually don't.
If you can, please buy my first novella. The Hidden Face by M. I. Verras Genre: Metaphysical, allegorical, symbolical fantasy-mystery. Link: www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/... More links are available at the top of my profile.
The Odyssey (3) Calypso: Comfort is not always the answer. Sometimes, choosing the harder path is an act of freedom. The Suitors: True strength is revealed at the right moment and through what one does best. #Odyssey
The Odyssey (2) Scylla and Charybdis: Sometimes loss is inevitable. The challenge is choosing the lesser loss. The Island of the Lotus-Eaters: Illusions are neither truth nor purpose. One day, they will come to an end. #Odyssey
The Odyssey (1) Polyphemus: Intelligence triumphs over brute strength. Circe: Excessive indulgence turns a person into a beast and robs them of their potential. The Sirens: Temptations distract people from their true purpose. #Odyssey
I watched The Odyssey. It was written by the ancient Greek poet Homer. I'm Greek American. I studied The Odyssey at my Greek elem school. So I consider myself qualified to discuss it. The following is my own analysis, based on the thoughts I've had ever since my teacher first introduced it to us.
An explorer posted incredible videos from inside an abandoned mansion. Someone commented, "Is this AI?" The explorer replied, "Of course not. I literally went inside and filmed the videos." It annoys me when they post comments like that. Not everything is AI. Those comments ruin the magic.
