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Firlefanz, 12 days ago to random

#WordWeavers 5/27: What would your ideal writing group be like?

Ideally a small group of writers in the same genre, kind, caring and supportive.

Even better if we all had some marketing experience we could pool.

I actually have something close with my Mastermind, where we meet online. It's my lifeline with my writing.

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Firlefanz, 13 days ago to random German

#PhantastikPrompts 27.5.
Was schreibst du nach deinem aktuellen Projekt? Ist bereits das nächste in Planung?

Allerdings (ich habe massenhaft angefangene Projekte...)!

Wenn ich Sun Burns fertig habe, dann schreibe ich ein Wolf-Buch, A Wolf's Hacker. Das wird Band 8 in meiner Wolves of the South Serie.

Die Geschichte steht schon grob im Kopf und ein paar Kapitel sind auch schon geschrieben, die Figuren wollen endlich.

Die Wölfe sind meine Bestseller.

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kodyboye, 13 days ago to random

@Firlefanz thank you so much for (re)boosting and helping me out this morning! I appreciate it so much!

Firlefanz, 13 days ago to random

#WordWeavers 5.19 — How did you settle on your MC’s appearance?

Connor was a side character at first, just a member of the motorcycle gang that helps Nessa when she's abducted by Hunters.

So I knew little about him other that he is a red-head (because of his name, more than anything). He faded into the background - until the moment he actually chose sides, which surprised me.

I can't visualize people easily, so... I leave that to the reader.

A Wolf's Fury

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Firlefanz, 13 days ago to random

#WordWeavers 5.25 — How often do your characters think of death?

Connor doesn't.

He's young (early 30s), he's strong, and thanks to being a Wolf, he has better health than the average human.

Yes, there are the Hunters, but he thinks they'll never touch him. His pack is great, he loves roaming around on their motorcycles and until Reg showed what an ass he was, things were easy.

Now he's the leader and they are not.

A Wolf's Fury, Wolves of the South 4

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kodyboye, 13 days ago to random

Testing to see if I connected my Mastodon to buffer properly.

Anyhow, here are my kitties: the first is a tortoiseshell named Gigi (who turned five this year,) the second is an orange tabby named Jonesy, who turns 4 on the 29th, and the last is my part Siamese Luna, who turns three on June 6th!

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kodyboye, 13 days ago to random

Figured I'd post a quick (re)introduction!

My name's Kody Boye. I'm a young adult horror, fantasy, and sci-fi writer who writes about young people changing their worlds.

When I'm not writing my fiction, I'm working as a content writer, playing video games, pestering my cats, or (attempting to manage my time at) reading.

Let me know if you see this, and say hello if you can! :) I'd love to start using this platform again.

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Firlefanz, 13 days ago to random

Gute Nacht, Freunde.

300 words for Sun in the morning. That feels so good, even if it's slow progress. But habit first, more writing later.

Played Valheim, and whatever happened, we no longer get those constant Events. It's a relief. Had another adventure with my friend - mined stuff from Leviathans. Sea Serpents, beware!

Had a lovely nap (necessary, bad night because of a loud party), had yummy food and really enjoyed this Sunday.

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Firlefanz, 14 days ago to random

#PennedPossibilities 326 — Do any of your characters have a favorite place that they've ever visited?

Since I shared the cover of Connor's story yesterday, I'll pivot to him. (I'm sure you're all tired of Sun, anyway.)

Yes, Connor loves the area around Wilmington, NC, where he grew up. The bayous and swamps, the rivers and forests, they are what he considers home. And he loves returning to them.

His pack even has a house in town.

A Wolf's Fury, Wolves of the South 4

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Firlefanz, 14 days ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 5/26: Would you consider writing a guide to your work, e.g. for aspiring writers?

I'm not a fan of guides unless they are for technical processes.

And while I'm quite willing to talk about my writing process, I am convinced that every writer needs to figure out what works for them. My way is only one of an infinite number of ways that exist.

I might set up a guide for readers on my website. But even then, they need to follow their preferences.

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Firlefanz, 14 days ago to random

Gute Nacht, Freunde.

A good day! I wrote first thing in the morning - want to re-create this habit. 300 words for Sun.

Ran my Mastermind a day late.

Played Valheim - even with my friend tonight! - we had quite an adventure with a nasty Sea Serpent. But in the end, we won!

I took care of errands, cooked a meal (with room for improvement, but that's okay), and read a comfort book.

I'm very happy and feel restored.

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ghoermann, 14 days ago to random

p.s.: last not least: jede Menge kostenlose, öffentliche Klos in der Stadt Rennes.

Firlefanz, 15 days ago to random

#WritersCoffeeClub 5/25. Do you use a cover artist or design your own covers? Share your cover art.

I tried making my own covers. Didn't work out very well, but cover designers are expensive. They should be, it's value they create, but when my books don't earn much... it creates a rock and a hard place.

Anyway, I use cover designers now, and I'll share one that I love very much (partially because I love the characters so much and the designer totally got them).

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Firlefanz, 15 days ago to random

Dear #WritingCommunity,

please welcome my friend @AJ_Ponder to Mastodon. They are a great writer and author, and I'm so glad they followed my invitation here.

Let's show them how great our community here is, how much fun we have, and how a social medium without algorithms and the need to make money for shareholders actually works.

So glad you're here, AJ!

Firlefanz, 15 days ago to random

Gute Nacht, Freunde.

No writing.

I'm seriously upset about the level of arrogance the big tech companies are displaying. Do they think we are complete fools?

So glad I'm on Mastodon.

And I hope that while things probably have to get even worse before the tech comps collapse and things can get better, we'll reach the end of "worse" really soon.

Add in the level of climate catastrophe deniers and the state of the world, and I am not doing well.

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Firlefanz, 15 days ago to random

#WordWeavers May 24: While drafting, do you avoid or binge watch similar material?

Avoid.

I don't want ideas to slip into my writing that are clearly from another book.

I still read, just not in that direct genre.

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sdramsey, 15 days ago to random

Ready for CaperCon 2024! #conventions

Firlefanz, 16 days ago to random

Gute Nacht, Freunde.

Survived the office day. Came home after getting groceries - and crashed. Again. A nap did help.

I really wonder why I crash so hard after half a day away from my home. I'm leaning towards blaming overwhelm, but why?

Played Valheim. Twink now feels fairly comfortable in the Swamp. I suppose that means I'm up to fighting Bonemass soon.

No writing, but just now I joined a BookFunnel for June promo with Zell - that's a new one. Wish me luck.

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Firlefanz, 17 days ago to random

#WordWeavers 5/23: Are your MCs picky about where they sleep?

Sun is not, not really. The location or circumstances don't matter at all.

But he has trouble sleeping alone. All his life, he slept basically in a pile with all of his other House members.

After his escape, there is nobody he trusts to be close to. So he sleeps alone and hates it.

(This will eventually change again. 🙂 )

Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3

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