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TJ Davies | Author

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Writer. Mom. Chaos Personified. Author of YA/NA Dystopian, THE LOTTERY.

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 2w ago

There is something so surreal about holding your novel in your hands for the first time. There are no words. I've waited for this moment for so long. I didn't think it would ever happen, but here I am. #writingcommunity #debutnovel #indieauthor #readerlife #authorlife

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 3mo ago

77 days and counting... #dystopianfiction #debutnovel #bookrecommendation #newreleases #writingcommunity

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 3mo ago

NOW QUERYING. If I Say I’m Fine (I’m Lying) is a standalone YA contemporary novel complete at 75,000 words. It was inspired by my own father’s battle with ALS twenty years ago, with many scenes drawn directly from my own memories and experiences. #amquerying #writingcommunity #querytrenches

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 4mo ago

POV: You're trying to hide your dad's terminal illness, your BFF has declared war until you audition for the school musical, and your BF is so distracted by your face he keeps failing English. But it's fine... Totally fine... If I Say I'm Fine (I'm Lying) #unhingedpit #ya #q #c

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It's been a very long time since I dropped one of these. From my WIP. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting

Behind me, Josh leans in. His voice is close, low, right at my ear. “Make a wish.”
I stumble toward the cake, heart hammering. There’s only one thing I want. Only one
thing I could possibly wish for.
My eyes flick to my father and I feel my throat tighten. I lean forward, feel them slide
shut. Blow.
I wish… I don’t want my Daddy to die. The thought whispers through my mind,
carrying all the hope I don’t dare to hold for more than a heartbeat. An impossible wish. And
yet… I wish it anyway.
Everyone’s clapping, Josh is squeezing my arms, but I’m slightly numb as I open my
eyes. I force a smile on my face, let Josh guide me to the table as Mom carries the cake over
to the counter and starts plucking the candles from the gooey frosting. Poppy slides the
mountain of presents in front of me as I collapse into a chair.
“So. Eighteen,” Dad says, watching as I carefully unwrap something soft and lumpy.
“You can vote. You can gamble.”
“You can be pulled for jury duty,” Poppy chimes in, nose wrinkled with amusement. I
shoot her a glare as I free the baby blue hoodie from the wrapping.
“You can drink. In Europe, anyway,” Josh jokes.
“Blech, no thanks,” I swat at him as he slides into the chair next to Poppy

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

The #WIPSnips word for June 7th is "guide" #WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I wanted today to be a writing day. Instead it's a stare blankly at a website builder and question your life choices day. Send help. #debutauthor #writingcommunity #bookish #authorsofx

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Will wants to find a cure for his dying brother. Valerie wants to find her missing father. What they find instead is a lie built to harvest hope…and sell it back to the highest bidder. The Lottery is available to pre-order now! #writingcommunity #yafiction #dystopian #debutnovel #dystopianfiction

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Well, first round edits finally sent back to my publisher. Now if you'll excuse me, my TBR pile is calling my name. #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerlife

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 9mo ago

After 6 weeks of family illness, we're finally getting back to some sort of normality. Working on book edits for my lovely publisher today. Ironing out the new ending. Slowly losing my mind. #WritingCommunity #amwriting #bookedits #writerlife

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Been there, done that. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting #amdrafting

Somehow I make it to the hospital in one piece. Between my distraction and the
weather, it was touch and go for a while, but I made it, parking in the first spot I can find. The
lights in the entrance are harsh and disorienting as I stumble out of the darkness. The man at
the front desk gives me a look of sympathy as I ask for directions to the ICU. I make a
beeline for the elevator, jabbing the call button repeatedly, gaze locked on the digital display.
I tap my foot impatiently, whole body vibrating as I watch the number tick steadily down.
When the doors slide open, the first thing I see are Poppy’s limp, golden curls.
“Junie!” she exclaims when she sees me. I rush into the elevator and into her waiting
arms. I cling to her desperately, uncaring of the scene we’re making, ignoring the orderly
pushing an elderly lady in a wheelchair as they enter the elevator behind me. “He’s okay, he’s
fine,” she’s murmuring in my ear, over and over. The elevator lurches and I pull away
reluctantly. She can murmur all the platitudes in the world, but it won’t make a difference.
“I need to see him,” I mutter, tugging at the hem of my shirt.
“I know. I get it. I would too,” she replies, wrapping an arm around my waist and
pulling me into her side. My gaze drops, falling on the bump peeking out between the gaps of
her cardigan. Poppy’s rubbing her stomach with her other hand, something she does a lot
lately. The movement is soothing, almost hypnotic, and we’re stumbling through the doors to
the ICU before I even realise we’ve stepped off the elevator

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for November 21st is "direction" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Hands up if you can relate. 🙋 #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting #amdrafting

“Shame he couldn’t be home in time for your birthday,” he says after a while. I stiffen
in my seat.
“Yeah, shame,” I mumble through gritted teeth. I can feel his eyes on me as I pull into
the school lot.
“They forget?” he asks quietly.
Perceptive boy.
“Yep.” I throw the car into park and turn it off. “But it’s fine. I get it. Dad’s health
takes priority right now.” When I reach for my phone, Josh grabs it and squeezes gently.
“Doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt,” he says, knowingly. “You’re allowed to want them to
remember you, even if everything’s… messed up right now.”
I huff and shake my head.
“Feel like I’m being the most selfish daughter in the world when I think like that.” I
admit, dropping my head back to stare at the roof of the car.
“I’d like to say things get easier, but I’d be lying. That’s the thing about being a
hospital kid. When your parent’s in more than they’re out… it messes with everything.
Doesn’t make it right, though.”
His words strike a chord, and I feel myself sinking further into my seat, melancholy
settling over me like a weighted blanket.
“That’s why it’s so good you have me,” he rushes to say, the second he sees the way I
visibly deflate. “Someone’s gotta remind you how special you are.

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for November 20th is "special" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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Sage T. Greene, Author@sagetgreene.bsky.social · 11mo ago

#Novmemeber 20 Using a GIF, give us an out-of-context spoiler for your WIP 🤫 Remember to add alt text

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Oh look, more drama. #WIPSnips #amwriting #writingcommunity

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The #WIPSnips word for November 19th is "third" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

She has no idea what surprise is in store for her... #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips The word for November 10th is "local" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

My vague era is officially over! I'm beyond thrilled to have found an amazing home for The Lottery. The team at Cranthorpe Millner have been incredible and I'm so excited to get to work with them to bring this story to the world! cranthorpemillner.com/tj-davies-si... #debutnovel #dystopian

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Juniper is spiralling, just a wee little bit. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for November 8th is "little" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

He really is a perceptive boy. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for November 7th is "movement" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

A little birthday levity today. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The #WIPSnips word for November 5th is "trail" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

She doesn't even think twice before finding a way to help. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

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The #WIPSnips word for November 4th is "steel" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Ignore the glaring spelling error. 🤦 #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips The word for November 3rd is "nice" Regular reminder to put Alt Text on your graphics! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Bit late in the day, but here we are. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🎶 I put a spell on yooouuuu... 🎶 The #WIPSnips word for October 30th is "spell" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I've been ever so quiet these last several weeks for... Reasons. Very vague reasons. Very exciting vague reasons. Will get back to sharing #WIPSnips soon. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

BFF's forever. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

“Give her time,” I say after a beat. “Not everyone gets parents like ours. She’s gotta
figure out if she cares more about keeping them happy or being, you know… herself. And
you don’t need to get yanked along for that ride. Not right now, anyway.”
Lena nods, but it’s pained. It doesn’t matter what I say. She’s hurting right now, and I
get that. So I wrap my arm around her waist and shove my phone back in my pocket, ignoring
the ding as a message comes through.
As confused as I am about Josh and the things he makes me feel and what I want and
what I need, I know that Lena needs me more.
“Love you. All of you. Just the way you are. And nothing, and no one, will ever
change that.” I rest my head on Lena’s shoulder and squeeze her side. “You’re stuck with
me.”
“Forever and always,” she whispers, our familiar mantra.
“Forever and always,” I repeat, smiling softly.

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

The #WIPSnips word for September 13th is "pocket" This makes me want to write a "Thanks, it has pockets." scene into my WIPs. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

Juniper will forever be a safe space. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

“Did Lena know? That you weren’t out to your parents?”
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“Yeah, yeah she knew.” Daisy sighs softly, dropping her chin to her knees. “But she
didn’t know that I told them I was dating a guy named Leon.”
“Oh, Daisy, no,” I whisper, heart breaking for my best friend, and even a little for the
girl who was too afraid of her parents to truly accept Lena.
“I know. I’m terrible. The worst,” she moans, covering her face and sniffling. “Even if
– even if my parents suddenly decided to accept my choices, I don’t deserve her.”
“No, you don’t,” I say, shaking my head and glancing toward my best friend. She’s
watching us, her brow creased with worry. She’s given up all pretence of warming up as she
gnaws at the skin around her thumb. I shoot her a reassuring smile, but she doesn’t see it.
She’s too busy watching Daisy, and even now heartbroken, there’s still that look in her eyes.
It’s the same look I saw in Josh’s eyes right before we kissed.
The realization hits hard, and I have to drag my focus back to the girl in front of me. I
shake my head, exhaling sharply. “But she wants you anyway,” I say, and I’m not sure if I’m
talking about Lena or myself and Josh. Daisy’s breath catches. Focus, Juniper. I squeeze her
knee again. “And if your parents can’t accept who you are, or the people you love, then they
don’t deserve you.”

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy FriYAY! The #WIPSnips word for September 12th is "worst" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

Silly, sleepy moments with these two. 😍 #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

Taking a deep breath, I accept the call and paste a soft smile on my face. Josh peers at
me from the other side, a dopey grin on his face, eyes half-lidded. He waves a cast covered
arm at me and I wince.
“Did anyone ever tell you you’re a bit of a clutz?” I say by way of greeting. Josh huffs
out a soft laugh, shaking his head.
“Hello to you, too,” he quips, rolling his eyes. “And yes. My father has. Repeatedly.
Emphatically.” The screen wobbles as he shifts on his bed. I catch a glimpse of a poster
behind his bed and smirk.
“Oh my god, please tell me you’re the president of their fan club or something.” A
grin splits my face at his puzzled look. When understanding dawns, his head falls back until
he’s looking up at the poster. Three overly-made-up faces and skimpily clad bodies come
further into view with the movement, an old girl-group from the noughties that had one or
two random hit songs that dominated the charts back when our parents were teenagers. “You
do realise they’re in, like, their fifties or something now, right?”
“Shut it, Brooks,” Josh grumbles, but there’s no bite to his words. “It’s a classic. Used
to be my dad’s.”
“Your dad has questionable taste in music,” I tease lightly, earning a chuckle.
“To be fair, I don’t think he ever actually listened to their music,” he says, shooting
me a wink. I wrinkle my nose in disgust.
“Ew. Not a visual I needed, thanks,” I drawl. Josh shrugs and settles back against his
pillows, screen hovering above his face. “But seriously, are you okay? I feel kind of awful
that it happened riding home from helping me. Again.”

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The #WIPSnips word for September 11th is "half" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

I'm a 'Masshole' by birth, but I've lived in England from nearly 15 years. I can still confidently say, beans are NOT a breakfast food. 🤪🤣 #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

When I pull up to the curb outside the Ellis’ raised ranch, Lena is sitting on the step,
eyes glued to the screen of her phone. I honk the horn and laugh as she startles so bad her
phone goes flying. She hops up and snatches it from the middle of a rose bush, shoulders her
bag, and marches down the path with a glower on her face.
“If I wanted a heart attack before lunch, I would have eaten the grease-soaked Full
English my mother tried to foist on me this morning,” she grumbles as she climbs into the
passenger seat. I quirk a brow, trying to place the term. Lena’s mother was from England, but
her father was a born and bred ‘Masshole’, like us. It was easy to forget that, while the
language was the same, there were a lot of terms that differed, and Lena switched so
effortlessly between them that it was sometimes hard to keep up. At my confused look, she
rolls her eyes. “Eggs. Bacon. Ridiculously over-priced imported Heinz beans…”
“Ah,” I grimace. Yes, her mother had served that breakfast after many a sleepover,
and I still couldn’t stomach the strange, tomatoey-beans. “Beans are not a breakfast food.”
“Do not say that in front of my mother,” Lena replies, laughing. I pull onto the street
and head for the high school on the other side of town. “Speaking of mothers…”

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

The #WIPSnips word for September 10th is "outside" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

Synonyms and vibes today. Gee, I wonder who David's son is... #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

“My boy would be happy to lend a hand, if you need it,” the assistant is saying to
Dad. It sounds like the two know each other. Maybe from years of trips to the hardware store,
or maybe they knew each other from their younger days, I don’t know, but it’s obvious the
man had no idea about Dad’s illness. Not that I’m surprised, Dad hadn’t exactly been singing
it from the rooftops, and he’d all but disappeared from public life when he’d been forced to
go off work on long-term sick leave.
“That would be great. Junie’s great with a paint brush, but I don’t want to leave it all
to her. I’ll pay him. Is he available today?”
“Dad, I can handle it myself.” I cross my arms over my chest and glower at both men.
The man, David according to his name tag, chuckles at the look on my face. He’s already got
his phone out, ready to contact his son, but pauses, looking back and forth between me and
Dad expectantly.
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“Humor me. More hands make quicker work.” He looks at me meaningfully. I know
he’s hoping to get it done before mom emerges from her migraine cocoon and can stop us,
and the little girl part of me that wants nothing more than to make her Dad happy can’t argue.
“Fine,” I grumble. While Dad swipes his card to pay for everything, David types out a
quick message to his son. By the time I’ve transferred everything back to the cart, his son has
replied.
“He’ll be there in twenty,” David is saying, coming around the register to help me
load the last tubs of paint. “Seems excited. Doesn’t want to be paid, either.”
“Good boy you’ve got there,” Dad says, leaning heavily on the full cart. I can tell that
the trip is starting to take a toll. The shaking in his hands is more pronounced than ever, and I
can see a tremor jumping in his left thigh.
“Yeah, I really have,” David replies with a proud smile.

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

The #WIPSnips word for September 9th is "pressure" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

What I should have been doing today: cleaning. What I did instead: broke my own heart (aka, writing). (Click the image to read the whole excerpt. Have a tissue ready.) #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #yacontemporary

TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

These two, oh my heart. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting

“Don’t feel bad. I was happy to help,” Josh insists, poking the screen of his phone. I
lean back against my own pillows and turn on my side, propping my phone on my bedside
table and curling my body around my comforter. “Besides, it was all Thumper’s fault.”
“Thumper?”
“Cute little bunny rabbit just hopped out of nowhere. Swerved to avoid hitting it. I
didn’t fancy rabbit stew for dinner.” Josh mimes a bunny hopping as he speaks, the quip
about rabbit stew rolling of his tongue so nonchalantly that it makes me laugh.
“Well, I’m sure Thumper was grateful for your sacrifice.”
“Yes. He will live to hop another day.” We’re both laughing now. I pull up the edge of
my pillow to muffle the sound. It takes us several moments to calm down, and we stare
quietly at each other with lazy smiles.
“So, you really weren’t just avoiding me today?” I say at last, voice small and unsure.
Josh frowns and I feel bad for putting him on the spot like that.
“Not on your life, Brooks. Seeing you is the highlight of my day,” he murmurs.
My face is on fire. I bury it in my pillow, dropping my phone for a minute while I
struggle to compose myself.
Yeah, these things I’m feeling definitely aren’t one-sided.
“Juniper? You still there?” Josh calls out and I take a deep breath before picking the
phone back up and holding it above my head.
“Yeah,” I murmur through a goofy smile. “Will you be in school tomorrow?” My toes
clench in anticipation.
Josh lets out a long-suffering sigh

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

The #WIPSnips word for September 7th is "nowhere" #WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity

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TJ Davies | Author @tjdaviesauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

Juniper's mother is surprisingly chill about having a strange boy sleepover - but when said strange boy helps miracles occur... Well, that just might be worth making an exception for. #WIPSnips #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerlife

“Are you sure?” I ask, glancing back toward Josh. He’s shuffling awkwardly by the
door.
“Absolutely. Can you show your friend to the guest room? I’m sure his family won’t
miss him for one night, and, from the looks of things,” she pauses and glances out the living
room window, “it’s not safe to be driving right now. I’m betting school will be cancelled,
too.”
“I don’t want to impose-“ Josh starts to say, but mom cuts him off.
“You’re not, I promise. Just let your parents know you’re safe and that we’ll give you
a ride home when the roads are cleared.”
Josh looks completely flabbergasted by this. He shoots me a cautious look and I
shrug.
“Come on, I’ll show you where everything is.” I grab his hand and tug him toward the
stairs, Poppy and Mom’s soft whispers following in our wake. At the top of the stairs, I turn
left, leading him toward the room across from my own. I stop, gesturing to another door at
the end of the hall. “Bathroom,” I explain, then let him into the guest room, flicking on the
light as we enter.
It’s sparsely decorated, a simple day bed against one wall, with soft, blue linens that
might have a layer or two of dust on them. The room hasn’t been used since Uncle Nick
visited over 4th of July weekend.

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag@wipsnips.bsky.social · last yr.

There is a definite earworm for today's #WIPSnips word, which is "dust" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts