#WordWeavers 19 Jan: Who is the most moral character in your story?
Eh. 'Moral' is a tricky word but I don't have the spoons to really dive into this, so I'll go with the simple answer.
Aswathi is the character who will do what he sees as right, no matter what.
#WordWeavers 1/17: If cost wasn’t an issue, what would your ideal setting be for you to write in?
A dedicated office with a door. Windows that look out on forested mountains. Decorated in soothing colors with enough room for me to pace comfortably.
#WordWeavers Jan 13: Where was your latest writing session? How did it go?
I have a desk setup on one end of the dining room table. It gives me a clear view of our combined living room/dining room setup (and anything the kids are getting up to) as well as a nice view out the window at the little patch of woods between us and the local high school.
Latest writing session was about normal for me -- lots of distractions and interruptions, but I plan that into my writing goals, so was able to hit the word count I was aiming for.
#WordWeavers Jan 13
Where was your latest writing session? How did it go?
Yesterday, evening because I'm a dirty slacker, 250 words added, 3500 words edited (I'm on a redraft marathon at the moment). Target was double that, but it's midwinter and I'm tired.
Same target today.
#WordWeavers January 13th
Where was your latest writing session? How did it go?
On Sunday. It was mostly #TeXLaTeX typesetting my latest translations for my "Master Volume" - my massive document with all my translations which I send out each month to my higher-tier Patreon supporters. (809 tales and counting.)
It's tedious work, but I am glad I've finished it this early in the month - hopefully, I can now get some work done on my actual book manuscript.
#WordWeavers Jan 11: What does the opening chapter of your story reveal about the world it’s set in?
That there's recently been a war between werewolves and humans, and the wolves lost.
Many of the wolves are now in a refugee camp overseen by the human army.
#WordWeavers 10 Jan: SC POV: Describe a perfect setting for you to relax.
Aswathi: Sitting in a tavern with a mug of cider, a plate of dinner, a skilled minstrel playing, and friends gathered 'round.
#WordWeavers 9 January: Have you invented any words/sayings/swears etc. for your story?
Not for Elisabeti. I've done it for other stories, but I really didn't put the time into worldbuilding for this one that I usually do for my original worlds. I vaguely recall being so gripped by the story of The Price of Survival that i just had to start writing, before I had done any real worldbuilding.
#WordWeavers 1.9 — Have you invented any words, sayings, or swears for your story?
For the #beloveduniverse, I invented an entire language. lol I've always enjoyed #conlangs so it was quite fun. Though it does slow me down when I want to do a sentence, realize I don't have the words, gotta design the words, and then start #writing again. lol #writingcommunity #indieauthor #iamwriting
#WordWeavers 1.9 — Have you invented any words, sayings, or swears for your story?
For the #beloveduniverse, I invented an entire language. lol I've always enjoyed #conlangs so it was quite fun. Though it does slow me down when I want to do a sentence, realize I don't have the words, gotta design the words, and then start #writing again. lol #writingcommunity #indieauthor #iamwriting
#WordWeavers Jan 7
What’s your MC’s family like?
Elisabeti's family is dead. Before the war, she and her mate were very close with her siblings and niblings, they all lived near each other and spent a lot of time together.
Before the wars, Elisabeti's mate worked in one of the mines, helping extract the coal that was the Pack's main export. Their relationship was new -- only mated a year or two -- and Elisabeti didn't have time to get to know her in-laws before her mate died in the fighting.
#WordWeavers January 2: How does your MC talk? Describe their voice and speech.
Can't: WIP is set 700K years hence, they're not even H. Sapiens type humans, the conceit is the novel has been "translated" into terms familiar to us using an LLM.
There is serial tech-mediated reincarnation over a thousand year period, and there has been at least two vowel shifts, a period of data censorship, and a state-mandated writing system change-over during that period: deliberately, to kill unwanted ideas.
#WordWeavers At one point in the WIP, a recently-reincarnated character checks her dictionary and can't find a cognate for the word feminism *anywhere*. It's still in archived historical texts that usie the old writing system nobody is taught any more, but the lower classes (who aren't allowed reincarnation) don't get to learn that. Or how to understand the spoken language back then (the vowel shifts are barriers to comprehension).
It's not the only evidence of censorship she discovers ...
#WordWeavers January 2: How does your MC talk? Describe their voice and speech.
Can't: WIP is set 700K years hence, they're not even H. Sapiens type humans, the conceit is the novel has been "translated" into terms familiar to us using an LLM.
There is serial tech-mediated reincarnation over a thousand year period, and there has been at least two vowel shifts, a period of data censorship, and a state-mandated writing system change-over during that period: deliberately, to kill unwanted ideas.
#WordWeavers 1 Jan 2026: What are your wildest (writing-related) dreams for this year?
I'm swinging for the fences.
My goal is to publish twelve stories this year. Following current schedule, four will be short stories in the Whips & Fangs series, the rest will be long novellas or short novels.
One is already up for pre-order (Meadowsweet), all the Whips & Fangs stories are written, just need some proofreading and the usually publishing stuff. And Clan Luna 2 is almost done.
That leaves me with six stories to take from concept to published in the course of the year. Plus getting a headstart on stories for 2027.
This is proof-of-concept for an attempt at making my writing a business, and if I can get through this year without major burnout, I wll be ready to set some real longterm goals.
12/29. Do you tend to write stories in a certain season or geographical location?
My inspiration is the great Mojave wilderness. So. Yes, geography is essential.
#WordWeavers Dec 31: Give another writer a New Year's gift! Either buy their book or say something you like about them/their story/writing etc.
This year I have read (and highly recommend) books by @lilithsaintcrow and @Rowyn
Lilith Saintcrow has a fascinating sci-fi take on Robin Hood
L Rowyn's cozy queer romance continues to enchant
#WordWeavers day 31: Give another writer a New Year's gift! Either buy their book or say something you like about them/their story/writing etc.
I bought @JessMahler's "What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare"! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Hi @bookstodon
. Don't forget that the Smashwords End Of Year sale is nearly over. If you're not sure where to start, why not check your favorite Mastodon / Fediverse writers and the #EoYSale25 tag?
In the mood for android heat? @rubyjones has the stories for you!
Dark epic fantasy more your interest? @etaski 's
Sister Seekers has got you covered.
@JessMahler has a mix of fiction and non-fiction including a non-fiction series on Polyamory On Purpose.
@saxbrightwell "has been writing self-indulgent smut about men who are ride-or-die for each other since 2014." Check out their Secrets of Sleipnir free through tomorrow.
There's much more on the tags!
This post doubles as my #WordWeavers response today. 
Hi @bookstodon
. Don't forget that the Smashwords End Of Year sale is nearly over. If you're not sure where to start, why not check your favorite Mastodon / Fediverse writers and the #EoYSale25 tag?
In the mood for android heat? @rubyjones has the stories for you!
Dark epic fantasy more your interest? @etaski 's
Sister Seekers has got you covered.
@JessMahler has a mix of fiction and non-fiction including a non-fiction series on Polyamory On Purpose.
@saxbrightwell "has been writing self-indulgent smut about men who are ride-or-die for each other since 2014." Check out their Secrets of Sleipnir free through tomorrow.
There's much more on the tags!
This post doubles as my #WordWeavers response today.
#WordWeavers day 31: Give another writer a New Year's gift! Either buy their book or say something you like about them/their story/writing etc.
I bought @JessMahler's "What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare"! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
