Nicole R.
@sainiku.northsky.social
She/Her Cat mom and budding author 🚫 No AI Fuck it - we pride. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#AwesomeCharacters Extremely comforted: Lusana, Arthur, Iris Somewhat comforted: Jane, Cameron, Mikael, Candy Somewhat concerned: Erina, Rinara, Tethys Very concerned: Spiral, Tora We're all going to die here, aren't we?: Liz, Rev #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Tell me about your #AwesomeCharacters Hypothetical day today! You and your character find yourselves in a bit of trouble (what type is up to you). They turn to you, smile and say: "Don't worry, I've got an idea." How comforted are you? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
NSFW Artist Struggling To Improve On Sexiness Of Regular Muppets https://theonion.com/nsfw-artist-struggling-to-improve-on-sexiness-of-regular-muppets/
#QueerCharChat From the preceding question, Jane’s mood continues to descend into darker places. “The last time I saw my mother… I hurt her.” Her eyes focus on her left hand. “A part of me worries that if I try to speak to her… it’ll happen again.” #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#QueerCharChat | September 22, 2026 This question is helps your character learn if they are able to accept responsibility for something they did that hurt another. It can help them identify if perhaps pride, fear of rejection, or shame stops them from apologizing. #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#WIPSnips Liz is a survivor of an event known as the Ashes of Ambros, which nearly wiped out her race. Jane knew it would be hard for her to return there. But what she didn't know, was how complicated and distorted Liz's thoughts about it had become. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The #WIPSnips word for September 22nd is "meltdown" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#AwesomeCharacters [Sorta Spoilers] Jane's story has a second major POV character in later books. There are also two others that get POV scenes as early as book 1. The first is obvious. The other is a bit subtle. I will not say who, when, or why. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Tell me about your #AwesomeCharacters Let's talk POV today! How many of your characters would you say are POV characters? Does your story switch between a few, or follow only one? What determines if a character gets POV time? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
When an MC is alone and exploring some new place. It rarely happens in my stories, but allowing them to be alone with their thoughts, and weaving in descriptions of what they're finding is really really fun for me.
What’s the type of scene that you look forward to writing? I love dialogue. I’m starting to get better at fight scenes too #writingq #WritingCommunity
#QueerCharChat Jane noticeably flinches. “Though I’ll apologize, I won’t ask for forgiveness. I feel like asking for it is selfish, it just makes it about 𝑚𝑒. It doesn’t make the pain I’ve caused go away. But if they need my help, I will give it freely.” #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#QueerCharChat | September 21, 2026 This question is helps your character learn their if they can take accountability for their actions, regulate emotional control, use problem-solving skills, and/or have the ability to either learn from the mistake or not. #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
A little about me for fun! Feel free to #QTP and play along! Name: Nicole Age: 39 (somehow) Hobbies: Writing, Video Games, Board Games, lockpicking Number of lifelong traffic citations: 0. I don’t drive. Fantasy species youd want to be: Kitsune Last book you read: Sabriel
A little about me for fun! Feel free to #QTP and play along! Name: Age: Hobbies: Number of lifelong traffic citations: Fantasy species youd want to be: Last book you read:
#SongsOfSeptember There is a singular song in the series. I haven't written it yet, as it's pretty far in, and the lyrics don't really matter as much as the sentimental meaning behind it. It's the only song that Spiral knows how to play on her guitar. It's special to her, and to one other person.
#SongsOfSeptember Day 21 Time for you to just talk--no examples required, but they're welcome if you want~ Are there any musical characters or plot beats in your story? Don't forget to tag!
#AwesomeCharacters Jane is seen as a very gentle and kind young woman. Liz is seen as fiery, passionate, and strong. Spiral is seen a playful and friendly, sometimes even seductive. Cam is seen as stoic and logical. Lusana is seen as a grumpy bitch. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Tell me about your #AwesomeCharacters What kind of first impression does your character make? When they meet and interact with a stranger, how does that person come away thinking about them? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Okay, so my back/neck are going easy on me today. Can actually find a few comfortable positions. Gonna take the day to rest under a weighted blanket and play Fire Emblem. Hopefully that'll keep my body from beating itself up any more. Always seems to happen when the seasons change. Stupid muscles.
#QueerCharChat Jane sighs. “Ok, look… I understand what you mean by this question, but as a Princess, I must make it clear that I cannot be bribed in any serious manner. If it’s a bribe in a not-serious sense, then… cookies. Or a rare book that I don’t have.” #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#QueerCharChat | September 19, 2026 This question is just a lighthearted question to get to see what the smallest things your characters need to be able to return the favour. #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#SongsOfSeptember The climax for the series takes place at the end of Book 4: "Requiem of Worlds: The War of Jane Sothara" Rave the Reqviem - Crack the Sky
RAVE THE REQVIEM - Crack the Sky (Official Mvsic Video)
YouTube video by Out Of Line Music
youtu.be
#SongsOfSeptember Sunday Scenes: A song that fits the climax of your story. We're getting to the climax of this game, so let's get your epic songs for it!
This right here. Not just the game, this LEVEL. Dad was playing it and failing, so I asked to try. Beat it easily and realized that I was actually 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 at games. Changed my life forever.
Super Mario World: Mario Escapes Boo Ghosts
Alt: Super Mario World: Mario Escapes Boo Ghosts
static.klipy.com
What's your "origin" video game? Most gamers have a lot of favorite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you. I'm talking about the game that flipped that little switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer. So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?
#AwesomeCharacters Jane's moment is in her past. It's hinted in book 1, and revealed in book 2. Liz's moment was in the past. The Ashes. Lusana's moment was in the past, a major topic of book 2. Arthur's is extremely far back, revealed in book 2. 1/2 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Tell me about your #AwesomeCharacters We've talked a lot about tragic backstories and happy endings here. Which makes me curious, from their perspective, is your character's saddest moment in their past, or still to come? Are they on an upswing? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#queerwriters Completed my rough rewrite of part 6 and started a little on part 7, the final part of the book. So yeah, exactly what I wanted to get done. Physical health: Neck/Back are fucked and starting to get muscle spasms again. 😖 Mental health: Fantastic. 🥰 #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#queerwriters Saturday: Check in Day! How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do? Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others! #WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Just a couple weeks til the best figure of all time
#SongsOfSeptember Jane and Cameron have a nearly unbreakable bond. This song takes me back to when they were young, and what they mean to each other. Aviators - Someone Like Me An absolutely beautiful ballad.
Aviators - Someone Like Me (Acoustic Version) [feat. Mandopony]
YouTube video by Aviators
youtu.be
#SongsOfSeptember Day 19 Let’s Duet: A song that fits 2 or more characters platonically? Have fun with it--could even be for a whole group if you want! The only rule for today's song choice is that it can't be romantic~ Don't forget to tag!
#QueerCharChat Jane ponders the question. "Well, if it's to save a life, then I'd think up the shortest and simplest song I can think of. So... Maybe 'Happy Birthday'? Or the Alphabet song? There's no way I would risk anything more complicated." #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#QueerCharChat | September 19, 2026 This question can help your character understand their memory and confidence. It is also just a really fun icebreaker for trying to decide what your character would remember in song form. #WritingCommunity #QueerWriting
#FaveLineFriday "No wonder you've become so attached to her," she teased. Bonus Q: They make a cookie cake. Jane is booted out so that it can reach the judges without her sneaking a bite. #writingprompts
Happy #FaveLineFriday, everyone! Share your favorite line you've worked on this week, and don't forget to interact with your fellow authors! Bonus Q: For some reason, your MCs are in a baking competition, and this week's theme is cake! What do they make, and which one's booted out? #writingprompts
#QueerWritersChat I don't sit down and sprint through the pages like I used to. Recently they've become an all-day process of switching back and forth between writing and resting. I'm sure that once I hit editing stages it'll be full steam again, usually resting before, and sometime in the middle.
#QueerWritersChat Question Four: Do you usually rest before or after writing? Last question at :45! @amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #resting #writing
#QueerWritersChat I use scenes of rest or downtime as moments where my characters can learn more about each other and what's going on. There are a lot of characters that surround Jane, and they each have distinct and complex personalities.
#QueerWritersChat Question Three: QueerWritersChat How do you use scenes of rest or downtime in your work, if you do? Next question at :35! @amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #rest #scenes #downtime